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Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 11 den AADD -FREEBy Steve Freker T he Malden City Council waded into international “waters” for the fi rst time in recent memory at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. The members also weighed in on a statewide issue, acting on a request from a Malden-based community organization. The result was the passage of a pair of City Council resolutions, both centered on human rights issues. One of the resolutions came following a request from the Zonta of Malden organization. Following an appearance by a representative of Zonta during the public comment section and some additional remarks from Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and others, the City Council voted unanimously, 10-0, to approve the following: Resolve: That we, the Malden City Council strongly condemn Malden's only local news source for over 30 years! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Malden City Council weighs in on international, statewide human rights issues with pair of resolutions Councillors pass resolutions condemning child marriage in Mass. and allowing Haitians to apply for asylum the abusive practice of child marriage in Massachusetts. Further, that we indicate our support for state-level legislation currently under consideration to ban legal marriage in Massachusetts, for the protection of human rights, dignity, and opportunity for all young people, especially young women who are disproportionately impacted by child marriage laws. In a second vote, one of the few times the City Council has offi cially weighed in on a national/international issue, the Councillors voted, 8-2, to support the following: BE IT RESOLVED, That the Malden City Council calls for the federal government to reverse the Title 42 determination and immediately halt the deportation of Haitian migrants, thereby allowing them to seek due process through our legal RESOLUTIONS | SEE PAGE 8 Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 E Friday, March 18, 2022 Stop the Stigma Day a citywide success The members of the Malden School Committee joined with the Malden community and Malden Public School District in supporting “Stop the Stigma Day” in Malden on March 9 by wearing commemorative ribbons at the last School Committee meeting – its first in-person meeting since the November election, due to the pandemic. Shown above, from left, are School Committee members Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), Adam Weldai (Vice Chairperson, Ward 5), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Mayor Gary Christenson (Chairperson), Joseph Gray (Ward 6), Keith Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharyn Rose Zeiberg (Ward 8). See page 11 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker) Malden High’s 82nd Annual Junior Varieties show was a ‘MARVEL-ous’ success Class of 2023’s signature event entertained big audiences in Jenkins Auditorium this past weekend By Steve Freker W hen they look back on their school years, many Malden Malden High senior Melissa Calixte performs an original rap during MHS’ 82nd Annual Junior Varieties show last weekend. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) High alumni recall the annual Junior Varieties show as one of their fondest memories. Whether they participated directly in the show or took it in as part of the audience, the performances of their classmates stay with them for years to come. For the 82nd year, one of the longest-running, continuous high school variety shows in the nation did not disappoint, with two well-attended shows on Friday and Saturday evenings jampacked with an eclectic mix of talent. The planning and delivery of the performances went so well that even “Loki” could not deter the “MARVEL-ous” success of the Class of 2023’s, whose theme was centered on the Marvel comics and characters. The show featured a mix of vocalists – both solos and duets – along with dance troupes and soloists, pianists and the incomparable MHS Step Team. “It was a big success; everyone worked very hard to help make it a great weekend,” said MHS Class of 2023 Advisor Michael Lightbody, a longtime MHS Social Studies teacher and himself a 1986 MHS alumnus. “Junior Varieties never lets you down! The performers were incredible. The audience was excited. Mike Lightbody and Jim Valente and the junior class knocked it out of the park,” said MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “It was awesome to see the auditorium fi lled with our students participating in an 82 year tradition at MHS.” The show is dubbed “Junior Varieties” because the hosts of the annual event is the “reigning” junior class at MHS, which is continually fundraising in its four years at the school, with the ultimate goal being to lessen the cost of the Senior Prom for the members of the Class of 2023. Junior Varieties is the biggest one-event fundraiser for the junior class; its revenue usually represents a substantial portion of the over $20,000 the class aims to raise in the course of its SHOW | SEE PAGE 10

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 3 More than 900 runners compete in Malden Half Marathon + 5 Mile Road Race By Christopher Roberson D espite the inclement weather, nearly 1,000 runners from across the state and region recently gathered in front of City Hall to compete in the second annual Malden Half Marathon + 5 Mile Road Race on March 13. A total of 943 runners took part in this year’s event. Within that figure, 493 competitors ran the Half Marathon and 450 competitors ran the 5 Mile Road Race. Jacob Shoemaker, 31, of Acton, won the Half Marathon with a time of 1:09:36. Madison Overby, 24, of Brookline, was the top female finisher in that race with a time of 1:23:13. Alexis Hatcher-Fernandez, 27, had the best time of the Malden runners, finishing in 1:23:18. “It was really fun to get back out there,” she said, adding that she is a member of the Run Club of Malden and “It was a fun, fast course.” Tyler Locke, 21, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., finished in seventh place with a time of 1:15:05. A student at Northeastern University, Locke said he is also training for this year’s Boston Marathon. “Malden looked like a good opportunity to test out my fitness for the Marathon and was super convenient to get to from Boston,” he said. “I really loved it; the atmosphere was amazing and there were so many runners and spectators Jacob Shoemaker, 31, of Acton, won the Half Marathon with a time of 1:09:36. despite the brutal cold.” Amanda Stephenson, 30, of Malden, said she used to run seven miles a day – then came the COVID-19 pandemic. “I deIn the Half Marathon, Alexis Hatcher-Fernandez, 27, was the top finisher of the Malden runners with a time of 1:23:18. (Photos Courtesy of Granite State Race Services) Mayor Gary Christenson crossed the finish line of the 5 Mile Road Race on March 13. AUTOTECH Nofal Ouardaoui, 23, of Medford, won the 5 Mile Road Race with a time of 28:38. $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special 2006 CHRYSLER 300 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON Only $39.95 Hemi, Loaded with Options, One Previous Owner; Madison Overby, 24, of Brookline, was the top female finisher of the Half Marathon with a time of 1:23:13. cided to take a step back,” she said. “I took two months off running, then started running three miles every other day.” MARATHON | SEE PAGE 19 Warranty, Only 94K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! TRADES WELCOME! $7,495 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) Warranty, Only 89K Miles! 4X4, Most Power Options, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Warranty, Only 89K Miles! PRICE REDUCED! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com For Your Vehicle! $13,900 We Pay Cash Ramsay Hoguet, 41, of Medford Carolyn Cohen, 29, of Somerville

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This legislation follows continued scrutiny of administrative and other failures at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke that led to the tragic deaths of 77 veterans during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our veterans and their families have made many sacrifi ces to serve and protect our nation, and it is unconscionable that so many veterans lost their lives due to inadequate health and safety protocols at the Holyoke veterans’ home,” said Lewis. “I’m hopeful that this legislation will lead to the reforms and necessary oversight to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again and that our veterans’ homes provide the highest quality care to their residents.” ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.159 Mid Unleaded $4.369 Super $4.499 Diesel Fuel $4.979 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $6.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $4.559 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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This bill would also: • Give the authority to appoint a superintendent for each of the veterans’ homes to the Executive Director of the Offi ce of Veterans’ Homes and Housing. • Create a statewide Massachusetts Veterans’ Homes Advisory Council – tasked with recommending policies to the Secretary of Veterans Services – as well as Regional Councils, which would be tasked with representing the interests of the local community, residents and family members at each veterans’ home. • Require each veterans’ home to have a full-time specialist in infection control and emergency preparedness and to adhere to medically sound guidelines for trauma-informed care, including best practices for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention. • Remove existing procedural hurdles which make it harder to donate operating supplies, clothing, medical equipment, personal hygiene products and holiday gifts to veterans’ homes. • Require state-operated veterans’ homes to accept Medicare and Medicaid payments. • Provide mental health resources to employees of state-operated veterans’ homes who worked during the pandemic. • Create a commission to rename the Soldiers’ Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke after specifi c Massachusetts veterans. • Establish March 21 as Veterans’ Homes Remembrance Day, to honor the veterans who lost their lives due to the tragic COVID-19 outbreaks at veterans’ homes. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 5 Local business owner says ‘Yes’ to Malden High Senior Class... on ‘Promposal Day’! Town Line Luxury Lanes/Mixx360 Nightlife owner assists MHS promgoers; generous donation will cover cost of buses from MHS to Boston Park Plaza on Prom Night By Steve Freker T hey could not have scripted it any better. On National “Promposal Day” – no less – a generous, longtime Malden business owner once again stepped to the fore in supporting those in need. This time it was the Malden High School Senior Class of 2022, which has been beset by more than its fair share of setbacks related to the calamity of COVID-19. Well-known throughout his 11 years-plus in office of “keeping his ear to the ground,” Malden Mayor Gary Christenson caught wind of a financial dilemma faced by the Malden High School Senior Class of 2022 in planning perhaps the most special of all high school students’ traditional events: Senior Prom. The Mayor learned from fifthyear Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo that there was a “good news-bad news” element to this year’s prom planning. PROMPOSAL DAY| SEE PAGE 20 Mystic Valley Elder Services to hold free workshop series: A Matter of Balance Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a free workshop series, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson hosted members of the Malden High Senior Class of 2022 and others for a special presentation in his City Hall office Tuesday. (All Advocate Photos/ Steve Freker) A Matter of Balance, on Thursdays from March 31 to May 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Center (49 Pleasant St. in Reading). A Matter of Balance is a free, award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You’ll learn how to see falls as something you can control, set goals for increasing your physGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? A generous donation of a $5,000 check to cover the cost of transportation from Malden to Boston was presented by Anthony DeCotis, owner of Town Line Luxury Lanes/Mixx360 Nightlife (665 Broadway, Malden). He handed it to Malden High School Senior Class of 2022 Treasurer Sammi Nie (above) as Malden Mayor Gary Christenson (center) looked on. Also shown are other members of the MHS Class of 2022 (back row) and Supt. of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy (at right), MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo (at left) and Class of 2022 Advisor Dan Jurkowski (second from left). (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker) Town Line Luxury Lanes/Mixx360 Nightlife owner Anthony DeCotis (right) talked to the Class of 2022 seniors on Tuesday as Supt. of Schools Dr. Ligia NoriegaMurphy looked on. If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,650 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,650 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. ical activities, make modifications to your home to reduce fall risks and practice exercises that will increase your strength and balance. This workshop is designed for anyone, whether you are concerned about falls, have a history of falling or are interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength. Registration is free, but required. To register please call 781-942-6794.

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – reintroducing Paul Donato By Peter F. Levine S tate Representative Paul Donato is straight out of Compton, oops, I mean Medford. But make no mistake; he is one of Malden’s best friends. Has been since “goodness knows when” (Three Stooges catchphrase). He knows all the local characters. He knows the landscape. He knows the fl ava from Robinson’s News to John Brewer’s Tavern. And he knows where all the best restaurants are (and where a few bodies are buried – I kid)! In all seriousness, when it comes to doing the right thing, Mr. Donato checks off all the correct boxes. Constituents he reps in Malden and our Thanksgiving Day archrival, Meff a, voted him in year after year after year because he is always on the right side of the issue. Renewable energy? Check. Keeping children safe? Check. Fighting for veterans? Check. Adores puppies? Check. Loves long walks at sunset on Revere Beach. Check! This election Paul would give his right arm to continue to serve the good folks of Malden and Medford. You know him as a public servant who always fi ghts the good fi ght. Let’s get to know Paul the person, just a little bit. You wanted the best!? You got the best! Ten questions for the hardest working man in show biz... 1. Where would you most like Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com to buy a one-way ticket to? Sicily. 2. What person, alive or dead, would you like to eat dinner with? Abraham Lincoln. 3. What’s one song to play to put yourself in a good mood? “It’s Impossible” by Perry Como. 4. What is the one piece of advice that most changed your life? Be true to yourself. 5. What one piece of advice would you give your younger self? Reach for the stars. 6. What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? Being able to help people. 7. What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? Helping to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. 8. Malden is a small, vibrant community with, by any stanState Representative Paul Donato channels his inner Miles Davis. (Courtesy Photo) dard of measurement, a bright future. You’ve represented Malden for a long time. Through good times and bad. With the infl ux of new restaurants, new residents, a forward-looking administration in City Hall led by Mayor Christenson and his staff , the removal of the city hall building/police station and the ongoing “transit-oriented development” centered around the Orange Line – what is your vision of Malden and the downtown area, in say, five years? And how would you continue to spur growth in Malden? I’m really excited about what’s happening in Malden, especially downtown. I foresee additional residential and business development, as well as many new restaurant opportunities. My vision is to upgrade and rehabilitate the Malden Train Station to accommodate those who will take advantage of the indicated opportunities. In addition, I’m excited for my ability to assist the city in acquiring the old Malden Courthouse that hopefully will be transformed into an Arts and Cultural Center. 9. Malden has long been known for its outstanding restaurants, delis and bakeries. What was your go-to place in the past? What is your go-to place today? My old go-to was Pasta Market and my current favorite is All Seasons Table. 10. What one thing would people be surprised to learn about you? I spent eight years in two foster homes as a foster child. You are a longtime Maldonian if you remember… When Malden had two movie theaters (The Strand & Granada); you’re an even longer resident if you remember when we had three. When the Malden River ran under Charles Street along Canal and could be openly viewed behind the Granada Theatre in all its trash strewn pre-EPA polluted glory. When you could make it from your home in Edgeworth to the Square (substitute your section of Malden here) without hitting a light if you knew which side streets to take; try that today. When Freddie’s Market on Pearl Street was a thriving neighborhood Italian Deli before the corporate giants came in and altered a way of life. When Mr. Carroll (our very patient meteorology teacher at Malden High School) would have you deposit all illegal or banned substances on his desk before you departed for the restrooms. When basketball players would be lined up 30 deep at the YMCA on a Wednesday night for the next game. When the DPW fl ooded Devir Park in the winter and most of the best hockey players in the city (and the state for that matter) would play deep into the night; players such as the Matty & Mike Marden, Frankie & Mike Hanley, Joey & Peter Mayne, and the Surette brothers Steve, Dave and John. When the Settemio brothers Billy & Dommy took ownership of the Stadium Café sometime in the late 70s (now home to John Brewer’s Tavern) and had their incredibly successful and very popular “Three Stooges Nights.” When then manager of the Augustine Athletics of the Intercity League Steve Ring got involved in a disagreement with some of the youngsters from the Bandstand and was pig piled right there on the pitcher’s mound at Devir Park as bat MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 18

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 7 Urban Media Arts presents gallery reception and short screening of “Voice of the Malden River” on March 26 A group of Malden students collaborated with Urban Media Arts (UMA) and Malden River Works to create a Photo-Narrative project sharing pictures and refl ections of the Malden River. Photos taken by the students and interns are on display at Gallery UMA through April 4. On March 26, from 3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., there will be a tour of the gallery at UMA (145 Pleasant St. in Malden). This will be followed by a screening of related short fi lms and a follow-up discussion from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., which will be held nearby – at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St.). Food and beverages will be provided during the discussion/Q&A. There will also be an additional chance to view the gallery following the screening, from 4:30– 5:00 p.m. Media arts meets environmental activism at this eye-catching and inspiring event. Tickets are donation based and can be reserved through Eventbrite-https://www. eventbrite.com/e/voice-ofthe-malden-river-gallery-reception-and-screening-tickets-294036349637. This project came out of ongoing programming with Malden students. Over the spring and summer of 2021, students from Malden Catholic and Malden High participated in cleaning up and documenting the land surrounding the Malden River. From these programs, they created the Photo-Narrative project and series of short films that will be on view on March 26. On April 21, 2021, the students did a river cleanup at River’s Edge park in Medford while simultaneously capturing video and imagery to create a PSA project titled “Be a Role Model! Protect the Malden River!” to spread the word about the excessive plastic debris that is carelessly dumped into the river. With Karen Buck doubling as their tour guide and teacher, the students witnessed the leaking trash boom that was placed in the river to stop some, yet not all, of the ultimate damage done. They also interviewed and fi lmed Matt Preotle of Preotle, Lane and Associates to learn about the development at River’s Edge! Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq.

Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 RESOLUTIONS | FROM PAGE 1 system to make claims for legal status. Status of Haitians trying to enter U.S. was second resolution The successful resolution on Haitians’ status was sponsored by two of the three new members of the City Council this Text of the Malden City Council Resolution calling on the federal government to cease deportations to Haiti under Title 42 R 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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WHEREAS Malden is home to thousands of Haitian immigrants who contribute to the workforce, economy, and cultural vibrancy of the city, many of whom maintain ties to family and community members still in Haiti; and is located within the Greater Boston Haitian diaspora which is the third largest in the United States; and WHEREAS, On March 25, Zonta Club of Malden President Michelle Luong advocated for the Malden City Council to take a stance against child marriage at its meeting on Tuesday; Councillors later passed a resolution to that eff ect with a unanimous vote. year: Councillors-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes and Carey McDonald. Councillor McDonald spoke in favor on the fl oor for the resolution. Councillor Hayes was not in attendance Tuesday night. On the condemnation of child marriage in Massachusetts, Councillor Linehan, one of four original sponsors of the resolution, said, “I was horrified and could not believe this was still on the books in Massachusetts when [members of] Zonta brought this to me. Most states have changed their laws and are against this. We are outliers and we must take this step as well.” Ward 7 resident Michelle Luong, a member of the Zonta Club of Malden and a former Malden School Committee member, spoke in favor of ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Great Opportunity to own a piece of Route One! This long standing strip mall offers over an acre of land with ample parking, high traffic area and great visibility. Four leased units and one vacant unit with front exposure - ready for new owner. Offered at $3,500,000 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com 2020, the Trump Administration initiated a deportation policy under a public health law that restricts immigration at the United States-Mexican border based on an invocation of the Public Health Act under Title 42 of the U.S Code (“Title 42”) in confl ict with U.S. constitutional law and international law; and WHEREAS, The Biden Administration has continued the immigration policies of the Trump Administration, further ramping up deportations, leading to mass expulsions of Haitians under Title 42; and WHEREAS Haitian migrants are unable to make claims for asylum as required under U.S. law and international law. Consequently, the actions of the Biden administration are contrary to U.S. and international laws against returning migrants to persecution and torture; and WHEREAS, In early September 2021, images revealed the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the hands of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents who, mounted on horseback, used the hides of their whips to violently chase Haitian migrants, a cruel reminder of slavery and the anti-Blackness embedded in this country’s immigration policy; and WHEREAS, On September 24, 2021, Haitian community leaders in Boston organized a protest in front of the John F. Kennedy federal building denouncing the deportations of Haitian migrants and the inhumane treatment by border offi - cials. Many local and state offi - cials joined in this protest; and WHEREAS, The deportations under Title 42 have only escalated, with the U.S. government deporting nearly 14,000 Haitian migrants since September 2021, totaling more than 17,000 Haitian migrants deported to Haiti since the beginning of the Biden Administration: and WHEREAS, On Thursday, February 3, 2022, during Black History Month, the Biden Administration chose to extend its practices of deportation under Title 42, despite widespread opposition from human rights groups, public health officials, elected offi cials, and asylum advocates; and WHEREAS Migrants are forced to return to a Haiti rife with political, social, and economic instability and are often at a greater risk of kidnappings, abuse, and violence. The United States government recognizes the risk in Haiti as the State Department’s Level 4 travel advisory to U.S. citizens currently states, “Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and COVID-19:” and WHEREAS, The City of Malden has long welcomed immigrants from many nations his city – whether fl eeing persecution or terror, escaping gender-based violence, seeking reunion with family members, or pursuing economic opportunity; and WHEREAS, This country has a legal and moral obligation under its founding principles, its own laws, and international laws and treaties, to receive migrants in distress in search of relief and refuge, thus measures restricting access to asylum must not be allowed to become entrenched under the pretense of public health; and WHEREAS President Biden has expressed his commitment to reverse Trump-era immigration policies and build a humane immigration system; and WHEREAS, We have an obligation as a City Council to ensure that we have a government and a community committed to justice and dignity for all people, including Haitian migrants seeking refuge; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Malden City Council calls for the federal government to reverse the Title 42 determination and immediately halt the deportation of Haitian migrants, thereby allowing them to seek due process through our legal system to make claims for legal status. Sponsors: Carey McDonald and Karen Colón Hayes

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 9 Text of Malden City Council resolution condemning the abusive practice of child marriage in Mass. R Thousands of Haitian migrants are among the many seeking asylum in the United States across the Mexican border, but are being blocked by Title 42 regulations. esolve: That we the Malden City Council strongly condemn the abusive practice of child marriage in Massachusetts. Further, that we indicate our support for state-level legislation currently under consideration to ban legal marriage in Massachusetts, for the protection of human rights, dignity, and opportunity for all young people, especially young women who are disproportionately impacted by child marriage laws. WHEREAS forced child marriage constitutes a violation of a minor child’s rights and dignity; and WHEREAS the United States Pictured from left to right: Malden City Councillors Chris Simonelli (Ward 7) and Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) both voted in favor of both City Council resolutions passed on Tuesday – condemning child marriage in Massachusetts and supporting Haitians’ U.S. asylum application rights. the resolution during the public comment segment of the City Council meeting. “Each of you have pledged to protect children in the course of your responsibilities as City Councillors,” said Luong, herself a candidate for City Council in November’s election. “In the past year a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old girl have been married to older men and in Massachusetts alone 55 girls age 15 or younger were married to older men.” Luong asked the councillors to support the resolve on Tuesday’s docket and for them and their ward and citywide constituents to contact State Representatives Steven Ultrino (D-Malden), Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) and Kate Lipper-Garabedian D-Malden, Melrose, Wakefi eld) as well as State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) to express their condemnation of the child marriage practice. Zonta International active against child marriage worldwide since 2014 Zonta International, to which the Zonta Club of Malden belongs, has supported ending child marriage since 2014, contributing $2 million to delay early marriage in Niger from 20142018. From 2018-2020, Zonta contributed 2 million to the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Program to End Child Marriage – the fi rst private-sector donor to the Global Program. “It’s amazing this [child marriage] is still happening. This would have been inappropriate 100 years ago – let alone today,” Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow said. “To have young girls 12 or 13 being forced into marriage is simply abuse.” Before the unanimous vote was taken in favor of the resolution, the other six councillors, in addition to the original sponsors – Councillors Linehan, Winslow, Colón Hayes (at-Large) and Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) – all signed on as cosponsors. McDonald: movement to rescind Title 42 growing regionally, nationally Councillor McDonald said the resolution he cosponsored with Councillor Colón Hayes – calling for the ceasing of federal deportations of Haitians at the U.S.-Mexico border by denying application for asylum – is “a big issue with the Haitian community [in Malden].” According to the last U.S. Census in 2020, of Malden’s total population of 66,352, approximately 9,350 residents are Black (14.1%) and over 30% (over 3,000) are of Haitian descent. Councillor McDonald said there is a growing movement both regionally and statewide to get behind a push toward the administration of President Joe Biden to rescind the Title 42 regulation, which originated under former President Donald Trump, which denies Haitians at the Mexico and Texas border the opportunity to seek/apply for asylum in the United States. Title 42 expulsions are removals by the U.S. government of persons who have recently been in a country where a communicable disease was present. The extent of authority for contaDepartment of State recognizes marriage under 18 to be a human rights abuse; and WHEREAS current Massachusetts law includes a loophole allowing marriage under age 18 and with no minimum age, region-related expulsions is set out by law in 42 U.S.C. § 265. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump Administration used this provision (section 265) to generally block land entry for many migrants, particularly a sulting in more than 1,200 children as young as 13 married in the Commonwealth between 2000 and 2018 – 83% of them to adult men; and WHEREAS child marriage increases the risk of domestic violence and poverty, and undermines a child’s access to healthcare, education, and opportunity; and WHEREAS minors who are married cannot obtain abuse prevention orders, seek help from DCF or domestic violence shelters, enter into a legal contract or retain an attorney, or even fi le for their own divorce or annulment; and WHEREAS child marriage petitions have continued throughout the pandemic, and Massachusetts has no residency requirement for out-of-state petitioners, resulting in our status as a ‘destination’ for those seeking child marriages. large number of Haitians seeking asylum/entry to the United States. The program has been continued by the Biden Administration. Two other Councillors, Paul Condon (Ward 2) and Craig NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MALDEN CITY COUNCIL: 1. Condemns the abusive practice of child marriage in Massachusetts. 2. Stands with women’s right organizations, including Zonta International, and elected leaders across the country, including our own local legislative delegation, who are working to end the harmful and archaic practice of child marriage; 3. Supports statewide legislation that would ban child marriage and affirm a legal marriage age of 18 with no loopholes. Sponsors: Amanda Linehan, Stephen Winslow, Karen Colón Hayes and Ryan O’Malley NOTE: Before the vote was taken, ALL City Councilors in attendance joined as cosponsors, so ALL 11 Councillors now are sponsors of this resolution. Spadafora (City Council President, at-Large), spoke against the resolution. Three Councillors, aside from McDonald, spoke in favor of it. 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Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 SHOW | FROM PAGE 1 four-year drive. Lightbody said it was a successful night in combination with the ticket revenue and business and other local sponsors. New England Security was the major sponsor of Junior Varieties this year. Malden High 82nd Junior Varieties performers, hosts, crew and sponsors This year’s performers included: Act One • Yusra Tafraoui (Vocalist, “Feeling Good” by M. Buble • Kiana Tse, Nashalyn Rubert and Jobbliel Nieves (Hip Hop Dance) • Giselle Dessert, Saniah MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo and Peyton Lightbody play the supervillains of the show. Charles, Taisha Balan, Soleil Mathurin and Erikah Macharia (Afro-Caribbean Dance Mix) • Nick Ramos (Vocalist/“Die for You” – The Weekend) • Alyssa Littlejohn and Liam Bloom (Musicians/“A Mad Russian’s Christmas”) • Melissa Calixte (An Original Rap) • Matthew Paraliticci CastaSenior Yusra Tafraoui sings “Feeling Good” by Michael Buble. 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Hugh O’Neill’s will donate 15% of any dine-in or take-out order that evening to PorchFest, and the organizers will be on hand to meet and greet anyone who has questions about the event or wants to get involved. Volunteers for the event are still needed, including porch hosts and performing acts! There will also be a raffle with prizes that inFUNDRAISER | SEE PAGE 16 Steve Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection inal Jazz Composition) *** Act Two • MHS AO Step Team (Led by Myrvlyne Gilles) • Mindy Nguyen (Vocalist/“I Don’t Wanna Be You Anymore” – Billie Eilish • Alyssa Littejohn (Pianist/ Drei Klavierdtucke D.946 No. 1 (Franz Schubert) • Mindy Nguyen and Kimberlee Smith (Duet Vocalists/“A Thousand Years” (Christina Perri) • Michele Dang accompanied by pianist Alyssa Littlejohn (“Stay” – Rhianna) • Kimberlee Smith (Vocalist/“Til Forever Falls Apart” – Ashe) • Juliana Luong (Lyrical Dance/“Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” – James Blake) *** • Cast (Hosts): News Anchor/ Aquaman (Allison Yu), Loki (Peyton Lightbody), Iron Man (Saura Rathore), Spider Man (Mac O’Brien), Live Reporter (Kyle Lee), News Sign Presenter (Ryan Li). • Stage, light & sound: State Director (Kiley Fray) and Liam Bloom, Jianna Downey, LKuiza Fernandez, David Flores, Alexander Goon, Noelle Hayes, Andrew Landaverde, Ryan Li and Christine Wang. • Sound Director (Kelly Le) with Siena Lee and Rachel Lin • Lighting Director (Isabella Ivy) with Nathan Nguyen and Simon Pham **** In addition to Chief Sponsor New England Security of Malden, other sponsors of the 2022 Junior Varieties were Mayor Gary Christenson (Class of 1986), City Council President Craig Spadafora, Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes, Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Comedian/Singer/Impressionist/MHS alumnus Joey Noone, Malden Trans Inc., Malden HS Alumni Association and thanks to: Todd Cole, Arlene and Joe Ceppetelli, Mayada Giha, Beth Horowitz, Jean Jones, Dan Jurkowski, Kristen Kirby, Deb Kumar, Pat Laidley, Melissa Lightbody, Sean Lightbody, Chris Mastrangelo, Jeanne Marquardo, Paul Marques, Erin O’Brien Mazza, Sammi Nie, Barbara Scibelli, Judie Sullivan, Jim Valente and Shannon Votaw. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 11 Stop the Stigma Day a huge success Special to The Advocate O n Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) held their annual Stop the Stigma Day, which originated in 2016. A new organization at the time, MOA, under the guidance of President Paul Hammersley started the awareness day with the goal of putting an end to the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. This year MOA brought the “Stop the Stigma Day” into all the Malden Public Schools and the local private schools, Cheverus and Malden Catholic. In some schools students made posters and signs supporting the elimination of stigma. All the schools made time for guest speaker Dana Brown, who asked all students and staff for their support in ending the stigma attached to addiction. Students and staff across the schools wore blue ribbons provided by MOA. Using social media as a platform, community activists, first responders, citizens and nonprofit groups across Malden promoted the day with the hashtag #Maldenstopthestigma. Many posted pictures showed the blue ribbons they wore to support the cause. MOA is a community partner whose mission is to connect the community with addiction support and recovery services, remove the stigma of addiction and fight to eliminate overdose fatalities in Malden and surrounding communities. The annual MOA “Stop the Stigma Day” is about “leveraging the collective power of Malden’s community to bring attention to the stigma surrounding addiction.” The stigma associated with drug addiction prevents many from seeking the help, whether emotionally or physically, that they require. Students at the Cheverus School supported Stop the Stigma Day. Linden School students created Stop the Stigma paperwork and ribbons. Dana Brown picked one of the students to speak on Stop the Stigma Day at the Cheverus School. Students at the Ferryway School supported Stop the Stigma Day. Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) President Paul Hammersley along with MOA board members Mindy Tam, PJ Bell and Dana Brown are shown during the annual Malden Stop the Stigma Day on March 9. Linden School students supported Stop the Stigma Day. Malden Catholic students supported Stop the Stigma Day. Taking advantage of the first in-person Malden School Committee meeting since the November election, Vice Chairperson/Ward 5 School Committee member Adam Weldai snaps a “Stop the Stigma” selfie at the March 7 School Committee meeting. Pictured from left are Weldai and Malden School Committee Members Robert McCarthy Jr., Ward 2; Jennifer Spadafora, Ward 3; Dawn Macklin, Ward 4; Joseph Gray, Ward 6; Keith Bernard, Ward 7; and Sharyn Rose Zeiberg, Ward 8. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker) Salemwood School students are shown on Stop the Stigma Day. Beebe School students supported Stop the Stigma Day. MALDEN TRANS NOW HIRING!!! CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS, 7D DRIVERS & TAXI DRIVERS COMPETITIVE PAY OFFERED $17/HR - 7D DRIVERS $26/HR - CDL DRIVERS CALL TO INQUIRE - 781-322-9400 OR 781-322-9401 - ASK FOR DAVID OR ED

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Golden Tornadoes Swimming Banquet named all-stars, awarded senior class gifts By Tara Vocino T he Malden High School Varsity Swimming Golden Tornadoes held their banquet at the high school’s gallery last Thursday night. They named Greater Boston League (GBL) All-Stars, gave each other informal awards and presented senior class gifts. Head Coach Jessica Bisson said the best way to describe a season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is: “Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life.” All-Stars were the top scorers in the GBL all season. The undefeated Malden High School Golden Tornadoes swimmers took a team photo. Co-Captain Molly Sewell (in center) smiles as she opens her class gift, a senior picture frame. Ariana and Skyler Bisson, 7, made these woven bracelets for seniors: at bottom: Catherine Kinuthia and Sarah Oliveira; at top: Jaansher Saeed, Ayman Ali, Molly Sewell, Abby Tang and Tony Giech. Outgoing captains welcomed new captains: Abby Tang, Tony Giech, incoming captain Liam Bloom, incoming captain Nathan Nguyen, Molly Sewell and Sarah Oliveira. Tony Giech, who did a 100-yard breaststroke in 1:04.23 and Hailey Tran, who did the breaststroke in 1:16.05, were the top two seasonal swimmers on the team. Giech competed at Boston University. (Malden Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Pictured from left to right: incoming captain Nathan Nguyen and his proud sister, Joslyn. Greater Boston League male All-Star swimmers and coaches, pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Elyse Valente, Nathan Nguyen, Tony Giech, Head Coach Jessica Bisson, Liam Bloom, Steven Leung, Kyle Lee and Assistant Coach John Parcellin during last Thursday’s swimming banquet at Malden High School. The Bloom family, pictured from left to right: proud mother Maggie, incoming captain Liam, his sister Lizzie and his father Aaron. He received the best hair award from his teammates. Greater Boston League female All-Star swimmers and coaches, pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Elyse Valente, Joslyn Nguyen, Hailey Tran, Abby Tang, Head Coach Jessica Bisson, Joyce Zhou, Molly Sewell and Assistant Coach John Parcellin. Not present: GBL All-Star Wara Ramirez Morales. Parents (far left and in center) joined in on the fun.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 13 $1.65 Million in Congressionally-Directed Funding Announced for the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission Funding secured by Representative Lori Trahan, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey B ILLERICA, Mass. – The Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission has secured $1.65 million in congressionally-directed funding to establish a crisis diversion facility in the county, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health CEO & President Danna Mauch and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced today. The funding was included in the recently approved federal omnibus spending package signed by President Biden on March 15, 2022. “We are extremely grateful to Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senators Elizabeth (D-MA) Warren and Ed Markey (D-MA) for their leadership in marshaling the resources needed to improve the delivery of behavioral healthcare in ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT & NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS March 18, 2022 City of Malden 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 This notice shall satisfy two (2) separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Malden. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about April 11, 2022 the City of Malden will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project to be known as Roosevelt Park Improvement Project at 529 Salem Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148. The project involves the reconstruction of an existing multi-use field with a new multi-use synthetic turf field and related improvements, including: improved field and site drainage; earthwork including removal and proper disposal of urban fill beneath the athletic field; site grading that will improve surface runoff and protect against the loss of flood storage; the replacement of portions of the municipal and site storm drain systems that run under the field; an improved outdoor classroom; and other miscellaneous site improvements including basketball shooting areas, new ADA compliant walks, site fencing, seat walls, shade trees, and landscaping. The project anticipates $1.2 million in City of Malden CDBG funds through the Section 108 program. Other anticipated funding includes $1.7 million in local Community Preservation Act funds, and $660,000 from a Bayrd Foundation Grant, with other local funds potentially being sought in the event of a funding gap. The total estimated project cost is approximately $3.56 million. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Malden has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) and is available for review upon request at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148 or online at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/ environmental-review-records. Please submit your request to review the ERR through an alternative method to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development at info@maldenredevelopment.com. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on this activity may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Malden. All comments received by the deadline will be considered prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing (e.g. “Roosevelt Park Improvement Project”). Written comments must be received by the City of Malden or the Malden Redevelopment Authority on or before April 4, 2022. Comments may be submitted to info@maldenredevelopment.com or delivered by mail or in person to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, RE: Roosevelt Park Environmental Review. City Hall is open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 8:00am to 7:00pm on Tuesday; and closed on Fridays. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Malden certifies to HUD that Gary Christenson, in his capacity as Mayor of Malden, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Malden to use HUD program funds for the purpose specified. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Responsible Entity (RE)’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the name of RE; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Office of CPD - HUD at the following email address: Bosenvironmental@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD office to verify the actual last day of the objection period. For the City of Malden Gary Christenson, Mayor March 18, 2022 the Commonwealth,” said Restoration Center Commission Co-Chairs Mauch and Koutoujian. “This marks a major milestone for the efforts we have undertaken over the last four years as it represents the first direct federal investment in the project. As we move from the study and planning phases and into the implementation phase, this funding will play a critical role in allowing us to begin providing expanded mental health and FUNDING | SEE PAGE 15

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Greater Boston League All-Star Honors for 23 Malden High Winter Athletes GBL Champs Honors for Tornado Co-ed Swim Team, Co-Ed Gymnastics and Girls Indoor Track; State Wrestling Champ Corynne McNulty By Steve Freker A trio of Greater Boston League (GBL) team championships and a State Wrestling Championship were major highlights for the recently completed Malden High School Winter Athletic Season. In addition, a total of 23 MHS Golden Tornado student-athletes were named to the GreatWinter Cheering was a big success for Malden High girls this year. Above they are shown performing during a basketball game. Ava Conroy was named to the GBL All-Star Team. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) 2021-2022 WINTER ALL STARS GIRLS/BOYS WRESTLING Joel Vargas, Nicole Zeng, and Corynne McNulty - Malden Corynne McNulty - STATE CHAMPION - 127LBS WINTER CHEER ALL STARS Malden-Ava Conroy GIRLS BASKETBALL Naveah Cherilus Yasmine Alayan BOYS BASKETBALL RYAN DELANCOUR INDOOR TRACK BOYS Marcos Ruiz- Malden 2 Mile Run GIRLS GBL CHAMPIONS Thora Henry- Malden High Jump Malden- 4x800 Relay Champ SWIMMING GBL CHAMPIONS GIRLS ALL STARS Joslyn Nguyen Hailey Tran Abby Tang SWIM STARS — The Malden High Co-Ed Swim Team were undefeated GBL Champs, led by All-Star selectees Tony Giech, left, a senior captain and Kyle Lee, right, a junior. Giech and Lee compiled many individual event wins and as members of winning relay teams. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) er Boston League All-Star Team for their achievements during the 2021-22 winter season. "It was a successful winter season overall for our Winter Teams and student-athletes," said Malden Public Schools sixth-year Director of Wellness, Physical Education and Athletics Charlie Conefrey. "We had a state wrestling championship won by CoCoach Scott Marino's Girls Basketball Team made it to the State Girls Basketball Tournament for the fi rst time since 2008 this past winter and had two GBL All-Stars. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) rynne McNulty, undefeated GBL seasons for our co-ed swim and gymnastics teams and a league title by Girls Track, as well as a great representation on the GBL All-Star teams by many of our student-athletes. "The Greater Boston League is growing stronger each year and the eff orts of our Malden stuLEAGUE | SEE PAGE 19 Malden High senior guard Ryan Dalencour was named to the GBL All-Star Team for this winter season. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang)

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 15 FUNDING | FROM PAGE 13 substance use services to members of our community in crisis.” The Restoration Center Commission was established under 2018’s Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform and was tasked with studying and making recommendations for the creation of a crisis diversion facility in Middlesex County. The new center would provide an alternative to arrest or emergency room transport for individuals in need of behavioral health services. Through a no wrong door policy, both walk-in services as well as police drop-off would be available at the center. “Once established, the Middlesex County Restoration Center will serve as a shining model for what behavioral health crisis services and wrap-around support can look like across the Commonwealth,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “I’m proud to have secured over $1.6 million in federal funding for this critical project — bringing the Center one step closer to becoming reality. I look forward to working with Sheriff Koutoujian, Dr. Mauch and our local partners to get this project across the finish line.” “I fought hard alongside Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Senator Ed Markey for federal funding to establish a crisis diversion facility in Middlesex County, and I'm glad we secured $1.65 million for those efforts,” said Senator Warren. “These funds will be critical to expanding mental health and substance use services for members of our community. I’m grateful for the continued partnership with Sheriff Koutoujian and Dr. Danna Mauch to combat the substance use disorder crisis.” “We do better by Bay Staters when we focus our resources on connecting people in crisis with mental health and substance use services, instead of putting them in the back of a police cruiser,” said Senator Markey. “With this investment, we can bring behaviorial healthcare to the Commonwealth and get people the help that they need in a more supportive setting.” The commission also recently announced it had secured $5 million in ARPA funding through the state legislature funding thanks to the work of State Senator Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) and State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford). Additionally, Governor Charlie Baker included $1 million in his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the project. “It is very exciting to see federal money appropriated that will make a direct impact on the Middlesex County community,” said Senator Friedman. “An enormous thank you to our federal delegation and to my colleagues on the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission for bringing a mix of federal and state funding to the table to help make the Middlesex County Restoration Center a reality.” “I’m deeply grateful to our partners in Congress for prioritizing the Middlesex County Restoration Center,” said Representative Gordon. “This additional funding will be crucial as the Commission continues its work to transform behavioral health services in our communities. The investment underscores the importance of the goal we share with our federal, state, and local partners.” Senior Nutrition Program celebrates 50th anniversary M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is joining the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program. Since 1972 the Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults. Funded by the Older Americans Act, local senior nutrition programs serve as hubs for older adults (60 and older) to access nutritious meals and other vital services that strengthen social connections and promote health and well-being. “Senior nutrition is now more important than ever,” said MVES Nutrition Services Director Angie Fitzgerald. “Each year in the U.S., up to half of adults age 65 and older are at risk of malnutrition and more than 10 million face hunger. In communities throughout the U.S. – in~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE JUDICIAL BRANCH SUPERIOR COURT Rockingham Superior Court Rockingham Cty Courthouse/PO Box 1258 Kingston NH 03848-1258 CITATION FOR PUBLICATION Superior Court Rule 4(d) Case Name: Roberta Fulford, Malcolm Filford v Elizabeth Ann Gray Case Number: 218-2021-CV-01219 The above entitled action is now pending in this Court. The original pleading is on file and may be examined by interested parties. The Court has issued an Order for Service by Publication on defendant(s) Elizabeth Gray. The Court ORDERS: Roberta Fulford; Malcolm Fulford shall give notice to Elizabeth Gray of this action by publishing a verified copy of this Citation for Publication once a week for three successive weeks in the The Malden Advocate, a newspaper of general circulation. The last publication shall be on or before April 04, 2022 Also, ON OR BEFORE 30 days after the last publication April 25, 2022 Elizabeth Gray shall electronically file an Appearance and Answer or other responsive pleading with this Court. A copy of the Appearance and Answer or other responsive pleading must be sent electronically to the party/parties listed below. Roberta Fulford; Malcolm Fulford shall electronically file the Return of Publication with this Court. Failure to do so may result in this action being dismissed without further notice. Notice to Elizabeth Gray: If you are working with an attorney, they will guide you on the next steps. If you are going to represent yourself in this action, go to the court’s website: www.courts.state.nh.us, select the Electronic Services icon and then select the option for a self-represented party. Complete the registration/log in process then select “I am filing into an existing case”. Enter the case number above and click Next. Follow the instructions to complete your filing. Once you have responded to the Complaint, you can access documents electronically filed through our Case Access Portal by going to https://odypa.nhecourt.us/portal and following the instructions in the User Guide. In that process you will register, validate your email, request access and approval to view your case. After your information is validated by the court, you will be able to view case information and documents filed in your case. If you do not comply with these requirements, you will be considered in default and the Court may issue orders that affect you without your input. Send copies to: ARTHUR G GATZOULIS, ESQ February 18, 2022 Craig & Gatzoulis PLLC 99 Stark St Manchester NH 03101 BY ORDER OF THE COURT Jennifer M. Haggar Clerk of Court March 4, 2022 March 11, 2022 March 18, 2022 Telephone: 1-855-212-1234 TTY/TDD Relay: (800) 735-2964 http://www.courts.state.nh.us cluding our communities – older adults sometimes lack access to the high-quality, nutritious food they need to remain healthy and independent.” As part of the Senior Nutrition Program network, MVES’ Nutrition Services Program, including Meals on Wheels, helps older adults in the community by promoting healthy eating, decreasing social isolation and improvCELEBRATES | SEE PAGE 17

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 FUNDRAISER | FROM PAGE 10 clude gift cards to Boda Borg, El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill, Evviva Trattoria, 110 Grill, John Brewer’s Tavern, Exchange Street Bistro, Malden Center Fine Wines, LUVA Hair & Day Spa and The Gallery@57. For more information, visit www.MaldenPorchFest.com or visit Facebook at facebook.com/ porchfestmalden. Lisa Marie (Ruggiero) Conrad Of Malden formerly of Everett on March 9, 2022. She was 42. Beloved wife of the late Paul C. Conrad. Adored daughter of Isabelle OBITUARIES (Tassinari) and Paul Ruggiero. Loving sister of Paul A. Ruggiero of Everett and Robert J. and his wife Cathy Ruggiero of Derry, NH. Lisa is the special niece of Joanne Haley. Cherished granddaughter of Joseph Tassinari and Isabelle Madden. She is survived by many aunts, uncles and good friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. OPEN JOB POSTING – HVAC/MECHANIC The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking to fill one (1) HVAC Technician/Mechanic position to work at MHA’s federal and state assisted public housing developments. This forty (40) hour/week, full-time position will pay the wage rate published by the MA Department of Labor Standards Annually, and as same may be revised during the full term of said employment, currently $37.81/hour, and provide paid vacation/personal/sick time benefits in accordance with MHA’s Personnel Policy. The HVAC/Mechanic is also a Member of the Malden Retirement Board which is overseen by the MA Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. The HVAC Technician/Maintenance Mechanic performs all the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic while also satisfactorily completing HVAC and Plumbing systems maintenance and other work including, but not limited to, regular, emergency and preventative maintenance and repair work on air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and related equipment, and must possess proficient knowledge of the standard practices, terms, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating, ventilating, and other mechanical equipment, and of work hazards and safety precautions associated with such work. Knowledge of and experience in working with web-based facility management and/or Computerized Energy and Maintenance Management Systems maintenance, monitoring and reporting is highly desired. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume inclusive of work and personal references to: rcampillo@maldenhousing.org Applicants must submit required documents by March 31, 2022. For a complete job description please see: http://www.maldenhousing.org/contact-malden-housing-authority/pages/human-resources-employment The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace March 18, 2022 OPEN JOB POSTING – ELECTRICIAN/MECHANIC The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking to fill one (1) Electrician/Mechanic position to work at MHA’s federal and state assisted public housing developments. This full-time, forty (40) hour/week position will pay the wage rate published by the MA Department of Labor Standards Annually, currently between $38.89 - $39.34/hour, with vacation/personal/sick time benefits paid in accordance with MHA’s Personnel Policy. The Electrician/Mechanic is also a Member of the Malden Retirement Board which is overseen by the MA Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. The Electrician/Maintenance Mechanic performs all the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic while also performing journeyman or better level electrical maintenance work maintaining buildings and related structures applying electrical techniques and using electrical tools to install, repair, maintain and/or alter electrical systems and components. A valid Massachusetts Journeyman electrician’s license and experience with electrical and energy management, and alarm and heating control systems are required. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume inclusive of work and personal references to: rcampillo@maldenhousing.org Applicants must submit required documents by March 31, 2022. For a complete job description please see: http://www.maldenhousing.org/contact-malden-housing-authority/pages/human-resources-employment The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace March 18, 2022 ABernard “Bernie” Snyder 80, of Malden, Entered Eternal Rest on March 10, 2022. Born and raised in Dorchester, son of the late Nathan & Lillian Snyder. Bernie worked for many years at US Air, he enjoyed his work friends and its travel benefits to many great destinations. In retirement, he enjoyed golfing with friends and playing cards at the Saugus Senior Center. He was also a big fan of Boston sports, the Celtics, Patriots, and especially the Red Sox as well as following PGA golf. Devoted husband of Marilyn (Johnson). Loving brother of Irene & her husband the late Richard Smith and late Melvin Snyder. Also survived by a niece, nephews, many dear cousins, and friends. All family and friends were very important to him. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Paul C. Conrad Of Malden passed away on March 9, 2022. He was 46. Beloved husband of the late Lisa M. (Ruggiero) Conrad. Beloved son of Deborah (Pannese) Conrad and Paul F. Conrad. Loving brother of Michelle Conrad and her husband Kevin Travers. Adored uncle of Isabella Travers. Cherished grandson of the late Angelina and Stephen Pannese. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society 3 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 or American Heart Association 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 USA / donors@stjude.org or to a charity of your choice. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22P1079EA Estate of: Marion Nellie Giordano Also known as: Marion N. Giordano, Marion Giordano Date of Death: 01/06/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Anthony Giordano of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Anthony Giordano of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/04/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 08, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 18, 2022

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 17 Malden Cares Street Team returning to the Orange Line A s the Warming Center Winter Program draws to a close, Mayor Gary Christenson recently announced that the Malden Cares Street Team will once again be back at the Malden MBTA Station, Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. beginning Monday, April 4. For the entire month of April, the recovery coaches will be working out of the Malden Public Schools Food Truck. Beginning Monday, May 2, Malden Cares will be at the MBTA Station seven days a week, Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Malden Cares Pilot Program, which successfully debuted last year, has been funded for two full years. Recovery coaches will be on-site with the goal of engaging residents to help provide outreach, education, recovery services and support for substance use disorder as well as assistance with food insecurity and homelessCELEBRATES | FROM PAGE 17 ing health. “Our program also provides connections to home and community-based services that can support independence and overall well-being. We deliver 3,000 meals a day to our 11 communities and have 15 meal sites,” says Fitzgerald. “My favorite dish is the Boulet [Haitian Meatballs]. It reminds a y avvy S iorenniiooro a ness. There will be a resource table, snacks, water and printed materials. To bring these vital services to more people in other areas of the city, one night a week a few members of the Malden Cares Street Team will set up in a different location around the city off ering the same services. This is an eff ort to bring these services to more people in need. During the months of July and August, “slush nights” will be held two nights a month in a location to be determined, and me of my childhood and how my mom used to make them. I am excited whenever they are on the menu,” said Meals on Wheels consumer Marie Gabrielle Gattereau. For 50 years, senior nutrition services have helped create healthy, strong communities where all members can fl ourish regardless of their age. That is why MVES proudly recognizfree slush will be handed out to residents. Members of the Malden Cares Initiative, Malden Overcoming Addiction and the Opioid Task Force, led by City of Malden Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley and Mass General Brigham Certifi ed Addictions Recovery Coach Dawna Aiello, are leading these eff orts. For more information on Malden Cares or Malden Overcoming Addiction, please call 781838-2203. es this milestone anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program and its tremendous impact on the health and well-being of older adults in the community. Together, MVES looks forward to another 50 years and beyond! Learn more about the MVES nutrition program and services by calling 781-324-7705 or visiting mves.org. OPEN JOB POSTING – PLUMBER/MECHANIC The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking to fill one (1) Plumber/Mechanic position to work at MHA’s federal and state assisted public housing developments. This full-time, forty (40) hour/week position will pay the wage rate published by the MA Department of Labor Standards Annually, currently between $41.03 - $45.77/hour, with vacation/personal/sick time benefits paid in accordance with MHA’s Personnel Policy. The Plumber/Mechanic is also a Member of the Malden Retirement Board which is overseen by the MA Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. The Plumber/Mechanic performs all the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic while also performing journeyman-level plumbing maintenance maintaining buildings and related structures applying plumbing techniques and using plumbing tools to install, repair, maintain and/or alter sanitary fixtures, waste lines, plumbing fixtures, heating units and boilers, hot water tanks, sprinkler systems and other components of heating, water supply and waste disposal systems. A valid Massachusetts Journeyman or better plumber’s license with experience in electrical heating controls is required. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume inclusive of work and personal references to: rcampillo@maldenhousing.org Applicants must submit required documents by March 31, 2022. For a complete job description please see: http://www.maldenhousing.org/contact-malden-housing-authority/pages/human-resources-employment The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace March 18, 2022 avvyavvy iori Can’t Get Up Dear Can’t, Yes, Medicare does indeed provide some coverage for lift chairs, provided your doctor prescribes it for a medical reason, but they won’t cover the entire cost of the chair. Medicare will only pay for the motorized lifting mechanism, which is considered durable medical equipment (DME), and is covered under Part B. The other parts of the chair – the frame, cushioning, and upholstery – are not covered. Here are a few more details you should know. What Is a Lift Chair? First, for those who aren’t familiar with them, lift chairs, which look like traditional recliners, have motorized lift mechanisms built in that aid with standing up and sitting down for people with limited mobility. With the push of a button, a lift chair hoists a person from sitting to a position where they can comfortably stand up. It also works in reverse to help a person gently take a sitting position. Medicare Coverage Requirements If you’re a Medicare benefi ciary, to fi nd out if you qualify for coverage, you’ll need to get a prescription and a “Certifi cate of Medical Necessity” from your doctor that indicates your need for a lift chair. The conditions you’ll need to meet include: • That you have severe arthritis of the hip or knee, or a severe neuromuscular disease. • That you can’t stand up on your own from a regular chair. • Once standing, you can walk independently or with the aid of a walker or cane. • That you do not reside within a skilled nursing facility, hospice or nursing home facility. You’ll also need to purchase your lift chair from an equipment supplier that’s enrolled in Medicare. To fi nd and compare Medicare approved suppliers in your area go to Medicare.gov/medical-equipment-suppliers, type in your Zip code and “Seat Lift Mechanisms” in the equipment box. If you do qualify, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the approved cost of the chair’s motorized lifting mechanism, after you’ve met your Part B annual deductible. You, or your Medigap supplemental policy (if you have one), will pay the remaining 20 percent of the lift mechanism. You will also pay 100 percent of the remaining cost of the chair. You should also be aware that if you do buy your lift chair from a Medicare supplier, you will likely pay for the total cost of the chair upfront and can then seek reimbursement from Medicare. Lift chairs can run anywhere from $400 to $2,000 or more depending on the fabric, options and upgrades. The reimbursement is usually between $250 and $300 depending on the state you live in. Advantage Coverage If you happen to get your Medicare benefi ts through a private Medicare Advantage plan, they too provide lift chair coverage, but they may impose diff erent rules and will likely require you to see an in-network supplier. You’ll need to contact your plan directly for details. Other Helpful Options If you fi nd that Medicare won’t cover your lift chair or if you’re looking for something less expensive, there are assistive products you can add to your current furniture like the Stander EZ Stand-N-Go (Stander.com, $140), which has adjustable support handles that can be used on any sofa or recliner to help with sitting down and standing up. Another way to make your furniture more accessible is by increasing its height with “furniture risers.” These typically range from 2 to 5 inches in height and are inserted under the legs of your furniture. Costs range from a few dollars up to $50 or more and can be purchased at retail stores like Walmart and Target, or online at Amazon.com. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. n r by Jim Miller Does Medicare Cover Power Lift Chairs? Dear Savvy Senior, Because of back pain and knee arthritis I’m interested in getting a power lift recliner for my living room that’s easy for me to get into and out of. Does Medicare cover them?

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 1. On March 18, 1990, two men pretending to be police stole 13 works of art from what museum? 2. What sport is also called natation? 3. Which is the longest: Grand Canal, Panama Canal or Suez Canal? 4. March 19 is National Quilting Day; what quilt type often has different embroidery stitches? 5. In 1235 in what London building did Henry III start a zoo with lions? 6. In what movie would you find the line “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”? 7. On March 20, 1886, the first demonstration of a multiple voltage AC power system provided lighting in Great Barrington, Mass.; what does AC stand for? 8. When did Elizabeth II become queen: 1941, 1952 or 1963? 9. What is Formula Translation language better known as? 10. March 21 is World Puppetry Day; what puppet recorded the songs “Bein’ Green” and “The Rainbow Connection”? 11. Maple syrup has what USDA letter grade(s)? 12. What is the oldest original MLB stadium still in use? 13. On March 22, 1621, the Pilgrims signed a peace treaty with Massasoit, the leader of what tribe? 14. What sportswoman said, “Champions keep playing until they get it right”? 15. In what country is the world’s tallest statue (excluding pedestals) of a woman, which is called “The Motherland Calls”? 16. Who was the first female African American to be elected to Congress? 17. March 23 is National Puppy Day; what movie features an abducted litter of puppies and Cruella de Vil? 18. Where is Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree: Borneo, Redwood National Park or Yosemite? 19. In the 1750s, two “Battles on Snowshoes” took place during what war? 20. On March 24, 1921, the first-ever women’s international sporting event, the Women’s Olympiad, was held in the public gardens of what European casino? ANSWERS boys John Bionelli and Kevin Killian looked on in horror (or was it delight?). When you could get a brandnew pair of Converse High Tops for four bucks at the retail store on Pearl Street or out of the trunk of a car for half the price. But fair warning, those sneakers may have been different colors with maybe a blemish or two. Who cared though? When Walter Wishkoski was behind the stick at Mike’s Café on Highland Avenue. Mike’s may have been the last of the sawdust floors in Malden. You’re really a longtime Maldonian if you remember when local icon Sal “Butchie” Gennetti donned the MPD blues for the very first time. Danger Will Robinson! Stepping carefully upon my soapbox.... You’re a longtime Maldonian if you remember the day when you confronted a bully face to face. The days when they did not hide behind a keyboard. The shameless and cowardly display of faceless machismo that is so ubiquitous on some Malden based social media sites is troubling, to say the least. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end.” My father, Soloman Levine, grew up hard on the streets of the West End of Boston, a self-taught man who had street smarts and may have actually written the book on street smarts. Utilizing these street smarts when his three oldest boys came of age, there were two truths that he held close to his heart (truths that I will be forever grateful for): My boys will not play football and they will not go to Vietnam. Thank you, pops, for the courage of foresight and hindsight. My dad wore his Star of David proudly right up until that day last year when he passed on. (Hopefully, his long-awaited and hoped for reunion with his father, Herschel, was realized.) A voracious reader, he had a saying after scanning the obituaries; noticing the passing of yet another lantzman, he’d say to nobody in particular, “We lost another friend today.” With that said, dad, we lost a couple of friends today; rest in peace, David Irving Westerman, 86, of Malden, active member of Agudas Achim–Ezrath Israel in Malden and Congregation Ahavas Sholom in Saugus, and Arnold Green, 92, of Peabody. Arnold was married for 69 years to Barbara. Postscript 1: Congratulations to me! I am extremely proud to announce that I had a part in securing a spot in the Malden High School Alumni Hall of Fame for Norman “Spirit in the Sky” Greenbaum and Michael “The King Maker” Goldman. On April 29 at Anthony’s on Canal Street, Michael and Norman will be inducted in a real live ceremony with real live people in attendance. Details to follow. Jordan Shapiro also nominated Norman, and Ronny Cox also nominated Michael. Great minds think alike. Postscript 2: For information on how to obtain tickets for the banquet contact Camille Colantuoni at 781-632-1646 or email cmc5767@aol.com. If you would like to place an advertisement in the program book, please feel free to contact Len Iovino at 781321-3568 or email him at lvi_ mps@yahoo.com – or John Froio at 781-321-0339 or email him at jfroio38@verizon.net. OPEN JOB POSTING – CARPENTER/MECHANIC The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking to fill a minimum of two (2) Carpenter/Mechanic positions to work at MHA’s federal and state assisted public housing developments. This forty (40) hour/week, full-time position will pay the wage rate published by the MA Department of Labor Standards Annually, and as same may be revised during the full term of said employment, with the current rate set at $40/hour, and provide paid vacation/personal/sick time benefits in accordance with MHA’s Personnel Policy. The Carpenter/Mechanic is also a Member of the Malden Retirement Board which is overseen by the MA Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. The Carpenter/Mechanic performs all the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic while also satisfactorily completing journeyman level carpentry work maintaining buildings and related structures by applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, install, alter, repair and demo all building components, including, but not limited to, roof systems inclusive of gutters and downspouts, exterior siding, walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, locks, etc. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume inclusive of work and personal references to: rcampillo@maldenhousing.org Applicants must submit required documents by March 31, 2022. For a complete job description please see: http://www.maldenhousing.org/contact-malden-housing-authority/pages/human-resources-employment The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace March 18, 2022 1. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 2. Swimming 3. Grand Canal in China (1,104 miles) 4. Crazy quilt 5. Tower of London 6. “The Wizard of Oz” 7. Alternating current 8. 1952 9. Fortran 10. Kermit 11. Only A since Grades B and C were renamed A in 2014 12. Fenway Park 13. Wampanoag 14. Billie Jean King 15. Russia 16. Shirley Chisholm 17. “101 Dalmatians” 18. Redwood National Park 19. The French and Indian War 20. Monte Carlo

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 19 MARATHON | FROM PAGE 3 However, her desire to compete could no longer be suppressed and Stephenson was compelled enter the Half Marathon. “With cold temperatures and high gusts of wind, it was definitely a challenging race,” she said. “It really became a mental game to know I trained in snow and cold the past couple months and could similarly perform in this weather.” However, Stephenson said there was plenty of motivation along the way. “The race was five loops, which allowed runners to constantly be surrounded by other runners,” said Stephenson. “It helped knowing others were tackling the same race and battling the same weather conditions. Staying close to downtown for the race also allowed a good amount of spectators to come and cheer runners on.” Nofal Ouardaoui, 23, of Medford, won the 5 Mile Road Race with a time of 28:38. Jullien Flynn, 28, of Somerville, was the top female finisher with a time of 31:24. Flynn finished in third place overall. Monisha Reginald, 27, was the top Malden runner, posting a time of 32:20. Reginald finished in sixth place overall. Mayor Gary Christenson also competed in the 5 Mile Road Race. “Now that I have recovLEAGUE | FROM PAGE 14 dent-athletes and coaches are a part of that trend," Conefrey said. Leading the way this past winter was the State Championship win by Corynne McNulty in the 127 lb. at the MIAA State Girls Wrestling Championships. Wrestling head coach was Rin Van. The top Malden High team this past winter season was the Golden Tornado Co-Ed Swim Team, coached by Jess Bisson and John Parcellin, which put up an undefeated GBL Championship season (10-0), capped by a win in the All-GBL Meet, which was held virtually at the conclusion of the regular season. In addition, senior Tony Giech, who compiled close to 100 individual and relay race wins at team meets in his four-year career at MHS, represented the Tornado in the MIAA State Individual Swim Championships in the 100 breaststroke event. The Malden High co-ed gymnastics team, coached by Katie Bowdridge and Mike Nicholson, also put up an unbeaten season against its GBL opponents. The Malden High Girls Indoor Track team, coached by Michel Miranda-Le, went 6-1 and won the GBL co-championship this past season with many super performances by individuals. Following are all of Malden High's the Greater Boston League All-Stars for 2021-2022: A m anda Stephenson, 30, of Malden Matthew Gavin, 34, of Malden Kaitlyn Chriswell, 29, of Malden Shown, from left to right, are Kevin Schwartz, 39, of Arlington, Lele Xavier, 36, of Quincy, and Kathleen Earley, 35, of South Boston. Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE David Muir, 22, of Needham (right), finished in sixth place in the Half Marathon with a time of 1:15:05. Muir is shown crossing the finish line with Tyler Locke, 21, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., who finished in seventh place. ered, I want to thank Malden Rotary and Cambridge5K for organizing and hosting our annual Half Marathon + 5 Mile Road Race in our community,” he said. “I am also grateful to both orgaCo-Ed Wrestling: Joel Vargas, Nicole Zeng, Corynne McNulty Winter Cheering: Ava Conroy Girls Basketball: Navaeh Cherilus, Yasmine Alayan Boys Basketball: Ryan Delancour Boys Indoor Track: Marcos Ruiz (2-mile run) Girls Indoor Track: Thora Henry (High Jump), Malden 4X200 One year subscription to Jullien Flynn, 28, of Somerville, was the top female finisher of the 5 Mile Road Race with a time of 31:24. nizations for once again volunteering to donate a portion of the proceeds from the race to New England’s Wounded Veterans. I look forward to next year’s race so long as they change the 5 Mile to 5K.” Relay Team Co-Ed Swimming: Boys- Liam Bloom, Tony Giech, Kyle Lee, Steven Leung, Nathan Nguyen; Girls- Wara Ramirez Morales, Joslyn Nguyen, Molly Sewell, Abby Tang, Hailey Tran Co-Ed Gymnastics: Nelson Jiang, Ivan Marinkovic, Isabella Oliviera The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Updated Public Hearing and Public Comment Period Schedule for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2022 (City Fiscal Year 2023) Funding and Annual Action Plan The City of Malden will conduct a public hearing on the draft Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan, which includes the program budgets for the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the North Suburban Consortium (NSC)’s Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program. The City will also hold a public comment period on the Annual Action Plan. The revised schedule is as follows: April 12, 2022: Public Comment Period Begins. The draft Annual Action Plan, including the CDBG and HOME budgets, will be available for review and public comment at cityofmalden.org from April 12 to May 12. Comments may be emailed to apratt@cityofmalden.org with “Annual Action Plan” in the subject line, or sent in writing to OSPCD, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Alex Pratt. April 13, 2022: Community Meeting #2, at 6:00pm via Zoom. The public meeting includes discussion of and public feedback on the draft Annual Action Plan, including the CDBG and HOME budgets. May 12, 2022: Public Comment Period Ends. May 15, 2022: Annual Action Plan Submitted to HUD. The Annual Action Plan must be approved by the City Council and submitted to HUD no later than May 15. July 1, 2022: Program Year 2022 Begins. Zoom information will be available on cityofmalden.org in advance of the community meetings. For more information contact Community Development Director Alex Pratt at apratt@cityofmalden.org. March 18, 2022

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Pandemic waning but not over By Christopher Roberson D espite growing vaccination rates, which have allowed mask mandates to be rolled back, the fact remains that COVID-19 is still out there. “The number of cases per day is still in the hundreds,” said Dr. Robert Klugman of UMass Memorial Hospital. “We are not yet fully out of the woods. The BA.2 variant is on the march and may cause a signifi cant bump in cases.” Klugman also said 54 percent of the state’s 7.1 million residents have received booster shots and that 5.4 million residents are fully vaccinated. Nationally, he said, the vaccination rate is nearly 90 percent. However, the vaccines have proven to be more eff ective in terms of controlling the severity of the virus rather than preventing it. In addition, Klugman called attention to the global population. “If we look at the outbreak in China and other poorly vaccinated countries, we know there will continue to be outbreaks and also new variants to contend with,” he said. With masking and social distancing becoming more relaxed, Klugman said, the chances of contracting COVID-19 will now be determined by a person’s level of exposure. “Outdoors is generally safe. Big box ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES21A0317AD In the matter of: Josiah Jy’el Jacobs To: any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. 280 Merrimac St., 2nd fl., Lawrence, MA 01843 CITATION G.L. c. 210, §6 A peitition has been presented to said court by: Tania Ricot-Genty of Haverhill, MA Guy Joseph Genty requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to: Josiah J’yel Ricot-Butler If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Salem ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 04/18/2022 WITNESS, Jennifer M.R. Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 28, 2022 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE March 4, 2022 March 11, 2022 March 18, 2022 stores, supermarkets are generally safe,” he said. “Bistros, bars, boutiques – less so. Those at increased risk of hospitalization, whether boosted or not, should continue to be more cautious. Omicron and its cousin BA.2 are highly contagious.” Looking back to March 2020, Klugman said there was almost nothing that could have been done to prevent the onset of COVID-19. “The U.S. had dismantled most of its epidemiologic and pandemic resources. Battling a pandemic is not each country for itself, but requires a global eff ort,” he said. “Pandemics are marathons, not sprints, and governments need to plan for the long haul.” Dr. Brian Chow, director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Tufts Medical Center, said the pandemic will not be over until worldwide immunity is achieved. “While cases in PROMPOSAL DAY | FROM PAGE 5 MHS Prom planned for May 27 at Boston Park Plaza The Senior Class leaders are planning on hosting an exciting, traditional social highlight of their high school years at the venerable Boston Park Plaza Hotel ballroom on Friday, May 27. However, a potential roadblock constructed of dollar signs seriously threatened plans for this most magical of nights. For practical and safety reasons, it has been determined that all prom-going students must be transported by privately hired buses on the 9.1-mile trip from Malden High School to the prom site at Boston Park Plaza. The night’s agenda is that prom-goers participate in the pre-prom “Red Carpet” highlight at Malden High at 4:30 p.m., then travel to the prom venue for photos, dinner and dancing beginning at 7:00 p.m. The cost of that transportation item quickly arose as a bona fi de “budget-buster” for the evening’s events. According to Principal Mastrangelo, the estimate was in the neighborhood of $5,000. Mastrangelo told The Advocate this fi gure would have made the cost of prom tickets for the MHS couples soar astronomically, most likely putting REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Casey, James M Pereira, Rui Hernandez, Cynthia BUYER2 Pereira, Luis SELLER1 SELLER2 Beantown Realty Group LLC Melillo, Conce� a Humanity Greater Boston Massachusetts are falling, cases are rising elsewhere in the world,” he said. “As long as there are new infections, there is the possibility of new strains emerging and spreading.” Chow also refl ected on what he and his colleagues have learned during the past two years. “We now have precedent for rapidly developing vaccines using the mRNA platform and the ability to create PCR [polymerase chain reaction] tests,” he said. “It’s certainly possible to respond faster to these situations with the technology we have now.” However, Chow said burnout rates have hit record high levels among healthcare workers. “First and foremost, we are constantly reminded that the healthcare system runs on people,” he said. “These people do not have infi nite capacity to take on more work.” In addition, Chow said pandemic prevention will be a challenging endeavor. “Bringing a local epidemic under control and preventing it from becoming a pandemic depends on early detection,” he said. “It’s much harder to do these when it’s a completely new infectious disease and we don’t have treatments we know to be eff ective.” Dr. Sabrina Assoumou, an infectious diseases physician at Boston Medical Center, said Massachusetts continues to move “in the right direction.” However, the same cannot be said for countries overseas. “If we’ve learned one lesson about this pandemic, it’s that we’re all connected,” she said. Assoumou also spoke about the importance of having proactive leadership. “Leadership matters; it’s so important when you’re dealing with a pandemic,” she said. “You can lose control very quickly.” MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo described the rough road the Senior Class of 2022 has ridden in terms of fundraising during the past two years of COVID-19. the price out of reach for some. Mayor Christenson soon learned of this money problem and mentioned it during his regular directors’ meeting late last week. Mayor: ‘One phone call... and the issue was solved’ “It took one phone call,” the Mayor told The Advocate Tuesday, “and the issue was solved.” Malden Facilities Director Eric Rubin contacted Town Line Luxury Lanes/Mixx360 Nightlife of Malden owner Anthony DeCotis and told him about the shortfall in the Senior Class of 2022’s budget. DeCotis immediately agreed to donate the generous sum of $5,000 to cover the cost of the prom buses. MHS Prom Night was absolutely a go! “Once again, Anthony DeCotis stepped up to help some Malden citizens in need,” Mayor Christenson told a group of Malden High students and Malden Public Schools administrators who met with the Town Line Luxury Lanes owner in the Mayor’s Offi ce on Tuesday afternoon. “That is the type of business owner we have here in the city of Malden.” On hand for the gathering Tuesday, along with Mayor Christenson, Facilities Director Rubin and DeCotis, were Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Principal Mastrangelo, Class of 2022 Advisor Dan Jurkowski, Senior Class Offi cers and other members of the prom planning committee. “We are so grateful to Mr. DeCotis for his generosity is PROMPOSAL DAY| SEE PAGE 21 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 21 RESOLUTIONS | FROM PAGE 9 “Isn’t this a federal issue?” asked Councillor Condon. “We’re the Malden City Council. Where does this go if we vote for this? What would this solve?” Councillor McDonald responded, “Alone? This would aff ect nothing at all. We want to send this to our federal lawmakers (Congresswoman Katherine Clark, U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren) as part of an aligned strategy.” Condon: ‘I’m not in favor of open borders’ “I understand it’s a problem, but we shouldn’t be allowing anyone into the country who is not prepared to go on a direct route for citizenship. Everyone should be vetted,” Councillor Condon said. “Some of those people who are trying to cross the borders in Mexico, I hope they aren’t allowed in this country,” Councillor Condon added. “I’m not in favor of open borders and I’m not in favor of accepting everyone into this country. That’s why you vet people.” Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow diff ered. “We should remove this unnecessary barrier for allowing Haitians into this country,” he said. “Here in Malden we welcomed thousands of Haitians into our city and our schools after the [2010] Haitian earthquake. “Here in Malden, the Haitian people who have come here have been a wonderful addition to our population,” Councillor Winslow said. “There is a really powerful case being made from the Haitian community aff ected to support this,” said Councillor Linehan. “There has been a misapplication of public health data. They can’t make the case this [denying asylum applications] is tied to the pandemic anymore.” O’Malley: ‘They’re not asking for special treatment’ “These people aren’t asking for special treatment,” Councillor O’Malley said, in support of the resolution. “All they’re asking for is a return to U.S. and international law as it was applied before the pandemic.” Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli asked if the Malden-based resolution could be amended to include all people seeking asylum, not just Haitians. Councillor McDonald agreed to do so. City Council President Spadafora said he was not in favor of the resolution because “We’re not out of COVID yet. Basically, this resolution is having us tell the federal government, ‘We don’t believe your [public health] data.” “I believe in asylum... but I believe in scientifi c data and I believe in public health. I am not against people from Haiti – or a lot of other places around the world – trying to enter the country, but I do not support going against a federal law designed to protect public health,” Councillor Spadafora added. The resolution passed, 8-2, with Councillors McDonald, Linehan, Winslow and O’Malley joined by Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Barbara Murphy (Ward 5), Simonelli and Jadeane Sica (Ward 8) voting in favor, with Condon and Spadafora voting against. PROMPOSAL DAY | FROM PAGE 20 helping make these kids’ dream come true, of having a wonderful Prom in a fantastic venue,” Mastrangelo told all in attendance on Tuesday. “These members of the Senior Class have gone through so much and missed a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic of the past two years.” Fundraising for Senior Class of 2022 took a big hit during COVID-19 pandemic Mastrangelo noted that the continuous fundraising eff orts of the Class of 2022 – nearly all of which are geared toward lowering the cost of the Senior Prom – “really took a big hit during the pandemic, since there was such a lack of opportunities for so long of a time for holding any live fundraising events.” Mastrangelo also noted a compelling point regarding the Senior Class of 2022: They are the only Class at Malden High that has gone a full year of in-person learning, due to the changes to remote learning during the pandemic, as it was during their freshman year, 2018-19. “We really had to struggle to raise every dollar possible, but these students learned a lot about life – and how to deal with adversity,” Class Advisor Dan Jurkowski said Tuesday. Several of the students on hand, including Class Officer Sami Nie and Tony Giech, thanked DeCotis for his generous donation: a $5,000 check he presented at Tuesday’s gathering. For his part, the Town Line Luxury Lanes owner said he was happy to help the Malden High seniors with their prom costs, considering what they have gone through during the pandemic. “I have three children myself and have seen fi rsthand what you all have gone through with remote learning, in school some time and out of school other times,” DeCotis told the MHS students and personnel who gathered on Tuesday. He also noted that times had been tough as a business owner, like so many others locally and around the world, with shutdowns and other obstacles for the past two years. “We have all gone through so much, but we have to be ready to help each other,” said DeCotis, who has become well-known locally for his generous support of individuals and groups for many years through his business, which is located at 665 Broadway (Route 99) in Malden. “I am happy that you will be able to have a special night for the Prom in May,” he told the students. “You all deserve to make those memories you’ll never forget.” For Rent Everett 3 Bdr. - 1st Floor Nice Hardwood Flooring We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! No Smoking, No Pets Close to Public Trans. 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