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Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 12 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online. Scan and Subscribe Now! AADD CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Senators announce steps to transform early education system, read to ABCD Head Start children 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker K ashawna Harling is not new to the city of Malden, but is several months into a diff erent role serving and supporting residents of the community. Harling has dealt with hundreds of Malden teens, young adults and others in the past several years as coordinator of the municipal Career Services offi ce, as well as directly supervising the Mayor's Youth Summer Employment Program (MYSEP). In November 2023, Harling Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Senator Susan Moran, ABCD Head Start Center Director Gabby Florio, Senator Rebecca Rausch, City Council President Stephen Winslow (in back), Senate President Karen Spilka, Senator Jason Lewis, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Senator Robyn Kennedy, Strategies for Children Executive Director Amy O’Leary and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) President/CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler, Esq. Clean Water Action national activist group brings message of ‘zero waste’ to Malden High School students Youth Action Collaborative celebrates World Recycling Day on March 18 was hired as the city's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator, a post that had been vacant for much of 2023. At the request of several Malden City Councillors, Harling appeared before the Council reCOORDINATOR | SEE PAGE 9 Kashawna Harling is the new city Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinator, coming aboard in November. She previously served as Malden's Career Services and Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MYSEP) Coordinator. (Courtesy/City of Malden) Malden High’s 84th Junior Varieties Show: ‘Late Night with Barbie’ E Friday, March 22, 2024 New city Diversity, Equity, Inclusion coordinator presents plans, goal to Malden City Councillors Kashawna Harling has been on board since November in new DEI role MHS YOUTH ACTION COLLABORATIVE: The Malden High School activist group celebrated World Recycling Day on Tuesday, March 18, by participating in some activities on achieving “Zero waste,” led by Omesa Monkaya, of Clean Water Action Massachusetts, a branch of the national group Clean Water Action. Monkaya is shown along with Malden High students and MHS science educator Kathy Maglio. (Courtesy/CleanWater/MA/Posted on X) By Steve Freker T he message is simple: “Fighting for clean water is all we do.” That is the fi rst line you will read on the website of the naMESSAGE | SEE PAGE 9 IT’S A BARBIE WORLD: “Late Night” with FOUR Barbies! Pictured from left to right: Addison McWayne as “Cowgirl Barbie,” Darian O’Brien as “Doctor Barbie,” Ollie Dodge as “Rockstar Barbie” and Sophie Leblanc (back right) as “just” Barbie. See photo highlights on page 11.

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Malden Moose Lodge Celebrates 65th Anniversary L ast Thursday members of the Malden Moose Lodge welcomed brothers and sisters from several lodges in celebration of their 65th Anniversary. To show their gratitude to the City of Malden, the lodge made generous donations to Malden’s Police and Fire Departments. As part of the celebration, John Sipes, Chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors, was received as the guest of honor. A delicious meal was prepared by Henry Dorazio of Henry’s Catering. The Malden Moose Lodge celebrated their 65th Anniversary last week. President Ed Strong and Henry Dorazio welcomed lodge members and Chair of Moose International John Sipes and his wife Linda. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Henry Dorazio and Mosse Lodge President Ed Strong presented Malden Asst. Fire Chief Len Dunn and Malden Police Chief Glen Cronin a donation from the lodge to help with their programs. In addition, each received a case of “Tommy Moose” dolls to be given to children they find in stressful situations. Shown from left to right: Sgt at Arms James Schultz, Asst. Fire Chief Len Dunn, Kathy Herron, John Sipes, Henry Dorazio, Ed Strong and Malden Police Chief Glen Cronin. Malden Asst. Fire Chief Len Dunn acknowledges the Malden Moose Lodge for their good work in the community and their generosity. Malden Police Chief Glen Cronin thanks the Malden Moose Lodge for their generous donation. Chief Cronin mentioned that he will be using the funds for his Junior Police Academy and national Night Out. Also shown in the photo are Moose Lodge President Ed Strong and Ed Dorazio. Bringing greetings from Moose International was Chairman John Sipes, who is shown with Henry Dorazio and Ed Strong. Welcoming Moose I n t e r n a t i o n a l Chairman John Sipes and his wife Linda (center) are Malden Moose Lodge President Ed Strong and Henry Dorazio in front of the showcase of awards presented to the lodge over the years.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 3 Malden Reads book discussion with Mayor T he Malden Public Library and Malden Reads invite you to join Mayor Gary Christenson to discuss this year’s book selection, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist” by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the beautiful art galleries at the Malden Public Library. Light refreshments will be served. “Some people say that what I did changed the world. But really, I simply refused to accept what I was told about who I could be. And I was willing to make a fuss about it.”—Judith Heumann So begins “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.” Malden Reads’ Book Selection Committee, which is made up of volunteers from across our community, along with librarians from the Malden Public Library, unanimously selected “Being Heumann” as their 2024 community read. The book highlights the history of the disability rights movement in our country through a personal memoir of one of its most recognized leaders. Imagine a time in the United States when it was acceptable and legal for a child with disabilities to not attend school because their physical disability made them a “fi re hazard.” Imagine, as well, that a child using a wheelchair could not play with a child that lived across the street because sidewalks did not have curb ramps. Imagine being carried by your father in your wheelchair up and down stairs wherever you went. Imagine the daily struggle in every possible way to survive in a world that isn’t built for your existence. This is the era in which Judith Heumann had grown up – before Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) made practices like these illegal. How did these laws get Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma book a “moving chronicle of social change” that “will restore your hope in our democracy and the power of our shared humanity.” Publishers Weekly named it a Best Book of the Year for Nonfi ction. Join “Malden Reads: One City, Malden Reads b o ok discussion with Mayor Gary Christenson (Courtesy Photo) passed? Who were the people involved? Through “Being Heumann,” we learn that laws were enacted through the tireless work of disability awareness activists like Heumann who helped people understand that disability rights are human rights. Working with over 150 disabled activists and allies, Heumann helped lead a sit-in and the longest takeover of a government building in U.S. history through collaboration, banding together with one voice and strategic planning (as well as food delivered by the Black Panthers every night!). Booklist has this praise for “Being Heumann”: “Consider this book an inspiring call for inclusiveness, courage, equity, and justice as well as a reminder of people’s power to change the world for the better.” Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, called the One Book” to explore themes related to “Being Heumann” for Malden Reads’ 14th year, including disability awareness, hidden disabilities, the benefi t of ADA to nondisabled people, advances in technology for people with disabilities, civil rights, human rights, and how bills like the ADA become law and the power of one person working in collaboration with a team to create change. Malden Reads is a community reading organization run by residents in collaboration with the Malden Public Library and Urban Media Arts. Each season, Malden Reads invites the city of Malden, Mass., to read a selected book and participate in a program of events, projects and community initiatives centered around the themes of the book. Malden Reads looks forward to having you join Mayor Christenson and the Malden community to discuss this book and share your thoughts about this important phase of American history. Copies of both the physical book and downloadable versions are available at the Malden Public Library and copies may be purchased at The Gallery@57 (57 Pleasant St., Malden). Advertise in Print or Online, reach thousands of readers by calling 617-387-2200. Mid-grade Regular $3.88 3.03 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.45 Order online at angelosoil.com 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Anna Christy Fall – pioneer woman lawyer, writer and suffragist By Inna Babitskaya T hose women lawyers who began to practice their profession in the late 19th century not only made significant input in the fight for women’s rights but also changed the overall situation with social and civil rights. Among the pioneering women lawyers of Massachusetts was Anna Christy Fall, the first woman in a state to plead a case before a jury and to argue Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 WINTER STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK, 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 a client’s cause before the Supreme Court. Due to her and her colleague’s efforts, modern professional women have a chance to pursue a judicial career. Anna Christy Fall was born in Chelsea, Mass., on April 23, 1855, to William Christy and Margaret (Wilson) Christy. Her parents were first-generation immigrants. Her father, William Christy (1815–1894), was from the Ballyportry County, Antrim, Ireland. Her mother, Margaret (Wilson) Christy (1822–1904), was from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. Both immigrated to the USA in 1847 and married in Boston in 1848. They settled in Chelsea, where their seven children were born – three sons and four daughters. William Christy was a typical hardworking immigrant, who changed a few professions during his life in the USA. He worked as a laborer, well digger and stone mason (from 1860 till 1893). His wife Margaret devoted all her time and efforts to him and their children. Like her parents and siblings, young Anna was very religious. Her daughter Emma Fall Schofield later wrote: “As a child of twelve, she read the Bible from cover to cover in one year. A total of 66 Books of the Old and New Testament, three chapters every weekday and five on Sunday. The stabilizing effect on her character lasted throughout her lifetime. Certain chapters and verses of the Bible were especially loved by my mother; and she would often quote them.” Anna attended Chelsea public schools. Though she grew up in a blue-collar family, she Celebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 Anna Christy Fall Anna Christy Fall Anna’s mother, Margaret (Wilson) Christy George H., Howard, Anna C., Emma L., Lionel & Rebecca H. (Green) Fall always dreamed about something more than a traditional housewife’s role. However, from an early age, she used to help her mother with the home chores. Later Anna often told her children “the story of studying her lessons in High School at the same time she watched the cows and knit socks, stockings and mufflers for her father and the three boys of the family.” Trying to reach her life goal, Anna became one of the best students in her class. Besides reaching excellence in traditional school subjects, she succeeded in writing prose and received recognition at a very young age. “Even in High School she had begun to receive pay for her literary efforts. And the serial story published in a magazine of that period weaving around a romance the jolly doings and camping parties of a group of her companions at Chelsea Beach even now delights her children and grandchildren.” Her daughter Emma proudly wrote: “Mother was quite young when she began to write little stories and articles which she sent to various local journals. And to her surprise and delight most of them were published. Perhaps it was because they were so interesting and full of fun.” Being born to a poor family, Anna C. Fall needed to earn George Howard Fall Rev. James E. Latimer, Dean of Boston University Theological School money for her studies at Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts. After graduating from Chelsea High School in 1873, she began to work as a type-setter, proofreader and writer for the The Youth’s Companion, The Household and other magazines. This experience helped her in her future study. As her daughter Emma remembered, Anna “often mentioned... throughout the years that the experience in type-setting, proof-reading, and creative WOMAN | SEE PAGE 7

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 5 CHA named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024 by Newsweek Award recognizes organization’s impact and commitment to diverse and equitable care for its patients and communities C ambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities, was recently named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024 by Newsweek. CHA received a fi ve-star rating, the highest available recognition. “Being named to this list is a tremendous honor and refl ects the work of our providers and staff and our culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity,” said CHA CEO Assaad Sayah, MD. “Diversity is truly one of our greatest values as we continue our journey of health equity and provide excellent care to everyone, every time.” The Newsweek rating was based in part on employee feedback, which highlighted that CHA genuinely respects, values and champions the diversity of its workforce. The methodology and analysis, which Award logo attached was completed by research firm Plant-A Insights, also included interviews with HR professionals, analysis of employer demographic data, monitoring of companies’ media coverage, and an independent survey of more than 220,000 U.S.based workers yielding 1.5 million company reviews. As a nationally recognized healthcare system and a Harvard teaching hospital, CHA has received numerous honors, including being recognized for diversity, inclusivity and workforce excellence. The organization recently received the top score as a “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index. Other recent recognition includes: • Named the #1 Hospital in Massachusetts for Community Benefi t in the 2023 Lown Institute Hospitals Index • Named one of Forbes’ Bestin-State Employers (2023) • Named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek for 2023 To learn more about working at CHA and being part of a place that values diversity and health equity, visit www.chacareers.org. About Cambridge Health Alliance: CHA is an academic community health system committed to providing high-quality care in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities. CHA has expertise in primary care, specialty care and mental health/substance use services, as well as caring for diverse and complex populations. CHA has three hospital campuses, a network of primary care and specialty practices and the Cambridge Public Health Dept. CHA patients have seamless access to advanced care through the system’s affi liation with Beth Israel Lahey Health. CHA is a Harvard Medical School teaching affi liate and is also affi liated with the Harvard School of Public Health, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Tufts University School of Medicine. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Barry Hitchcock Remembered By Peter Levine W arning! The following content includes the word “Edgeworth,” so if you are sick and tired of being sick and tired reading about Edgeworth, “turn the page,” as Bob Seger once sang... It’s an Edgeworth time capsule. This photo, in all its 1970’s glory, was captured at “The Conna” – Whitman and Highland – sometime in 1972 (we believe). Beer’s Drug Store would have been on the left (before Nick and the Big A took control and expanded with the purchase of Mickey O’Brien’s house), Charlie Moreno’s Sub Shop directEastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After ly across on the corner of Whitman, DiPietro’s Bakery across Highland, and JT’s (Maher’s) Liquor Store across from DiPietro’s (before it morphed into Pumpsie’s Sub Shop – before Ronny Hogan and Johnny Cagno took control and turned it strictly into a purveyor of fi ne alcoholic beverages). Johnny Angelo’s Gossip Shop (oops, I mean Barber Shop) was around the corner. A few yards away, China Garden would also bless/enhance our lives and expand our waistlines a mere six years later. The “Crossroads of Edgeworth” – where you learned more at that intersection than you did at Emerson, Beebe, and MHS – combined. These three fi ne young gentlemen are classic boys of summer. And what a summer it was! Check out my “Musings” column on the year 1972 a few months back for (if I don’t say so myself) a nice look at Malden during that period. These boyos owned Edgeworth in 1972 with their shaggy hair, suede Converse low riders, classic elephant bells (Sparks specials?) and undeniable swagger. They are, left to right, Johnny “Moe” Molinari, Barry “Hitchy” Hitchcock and Keith Powers; with Hitchy being the impetus for this look back – the 13th anniversary of his passing (March 6). And as my brother Frankie noted on Facebook, Hitchy was a dead ringer for Veronica Lake in this picture (insert smiley face)! The handsome young man on the left with the extra-large bells, cigarette dangling in his right hand, wise guy smirk and fashionably long black hair is Johnny “Moe” Molinari. Moe graduated from MHS in 1973 and lorded over Pearl Street after his older brother Frankie abdicated lordship and right before his youngest brother, Jimmy, took control. JohnJohn Molinari, Barry Hitchcock & Keith Powers ny’s family are Pearl Street/Edgeworth pioneers with kinfolk still residing on Pearl in the family homestead (Hi Mary!). By the way, Jimmy just started a new Facebook page, simply called “Edgeworth.” Try it, you’ll like it! Keith Powers is the young man on the right with the engaging smile and low-cut gold suede Chuck Taylors. Keithie grew up on Folsom Court and, no lie, everybody knew and liked him and his family. The fi ve siblings were legendary in Edgeworth folklore growing up on Whitman: Rab, Cheryl, Candy, Scotty and Keith. Back in the day, if you didn’t know one of the Powers, your membership to the Whitman Street gang was delayed or fl at out denied. Barry was a special youngster as was his twin brother Brian, older brother Billy and sister Carol. All grew up on Watts Street along with the Timmons, the Govers, the Carrolls, the Hallorans, the Edemans, the Paganos and a mess of other neighborhood kids that populated Edgeworth in those days (including Massachusetts Junior Senator, the “Pride of Townsend Street” – Eddie Markey and his two brothers). Barry was popular, funny, street smart, a wild child and a wicked good kid, as we used to say. As a youth Barry ran the streets of Edgeworth and Malden like he owned them – Coytemore Lea Park, Al’s Pool Room, Granada Bowling Alley, HIBO’s, Devir and Amerige Park, the Conna, Frenchie’s (corner of Charles & Presley), Anthony’s on Canal and every corner bar in Edgeworth – he called them all home. A friend to all, beloved by all (no kidding!). Missing you, Hitchy, 13 years later. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • We’re fast approaching the fourth anniversary of the passing of one John Lincoln Coughlin aka Preacher Jack. Covid-19 did what gallons of Budweiser, cheap ciggies and a bad diet could not. Jack was a barroom preacher and had the gift of gab and a killer left hand introducing us to a strange new genre of music, boogie-woogie. His heroes – Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Papa Jimmy Yancey – became ours. Over the decades his sermons, to both believers and unbelievers alike, became stuff of legend! At times insane, but mostly the best musical theater you ever witnessed. We miss you, Jasper Jack, Killer of the Keyboards! • Happy March 5th birthday to hizzoner, Mayor Gary Christenson and happy March 28th birthday to Anna Tse in the Clerk’s Offi ce at Malden City Hall! • On a back street in Malden a couple mourn. West Street will never be the same again after the passing of George and Lisa MacKay’s beloved pup, Marley. George’s and Lisa’s lives will never be the same again. Their grief will not end soon. This hurts us all who know George, Lisa and Marley. I think I can speak for your many friends when I say our hearts go out to you two. I swiped this but I am sure she will not mind... “Only time moves onto the next scene, memories remain in the heart forever.” More “Musings” from the incomparable mind of the late John O’Brien, whose wit and MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 20

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 7 WOMAN | FROM PAGE 4 writing had meant a great deal to her in the College of Liberal Arts and throughout her life for that matter.” Six years later Anna’s dream was fulfi lled: She became a student of the College of Liberal Arts of Boston University – the fi rst University in the United States to admit women. While attending college, Anna also met her soulmate. According to Emma, “Classes were on Beacon Hill at 20 Beacon St, diagonally opposite the Statehouse.” Anna saw in “Professor Buck’s German class, which was then reading Goethe’s playlet – poem ‘Hermann und Dorothea’,...a young man from Malden, George Howard Fall, with very beautiful thick, wavy, glossy, black hair. My mother has told me that she fell in love with his hair. Her own was reddish brown and thick but very straight.” George Howard Fall (1858– 1937) was the son of George Hanson Fall (1815–1880) and Rebecca Green (Howard) Fall (1817–1903) from Malden. George was proud of his family history. His ancestor was Lt. Ralph Sprague (1599–1650) – cofounder of Charlestown and Malden. George Fall was a great-grandson of George Fall, an Orderly Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. His maternal grandfather, Samuel Cox, established the “last” industry in Malden. After graduating from Malden High School, George H. Fall was admitted to the College of Liberal Arts of Boston University Emma told about her parents’ romance: “It was not long before the two freshmen students… found that they had much in common. Discussing Goethe and his beliefs, they discovered that his chief ‘credo’ was really their own. A bit later my mother and father found that they had both become enthusiastic members of several of Doctor Latimer’s classes.” A noted educator from New Hampshire, James E. Latimer (1826–1884) was the Dean of Boston University Theological School (1870– 84) and professor of Historical Theology. In 1883, Anna Christy graduated from college with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. At the Commencement ceremony, George and Anna declared their engagement. In 1883, Mr. Fall became a professor of Greek and Latin at New Orleans University. He planned to continue his education at the Boston University Law School. After his return to Boston in 1884, George H. Fall began to teach Greek and Latin at his alma mater. Because of this, he had to miss some of the law school’s lectures. But his young wife helped him by copying the lecture notes. Since then she became fascinated by law and decided to become a lawyer. In 1884, two signifi cant events happened in Anna’s life: She received a Master of Arts degree and married George Fall. The marriage ceremony took place on September 17, 1884, and was performed by Rev. James E. Latimer, whom both George and Anna greatly admired. No wonder that their fi rstborn, daughter Emma Latimer Fall (1885– 1980), got her second name after him. Besides Emma, Anna and George Fall had three sons – Howard Fall (1887–1939), Lionel Fall (1892–1917), and Herman Christy Fall (1895–1934) – and one more daughter, Dorothea Nancy Fall (1899–1988). George and Anna settled in Malden at 265 Pleasant St. Later they moved to 12 Evelyn Pl. and 15 Hamden Rd. Anna changed not only her living place but also her religious affi liation and transferred from the Cary Avenue Baptist Church in Chelsea to the Centre Methodist Church in Malden. Emma mentioned that her mother “often told us children that she felt this was only fair. If my father and she had settled in Chelsea instead of Malden, she would have expected him to transfer from the Centre church to the Cary Avenue church. After all, she would say, there is little basic diff erence between the two denominations.” To be continued... (This is Part 1 of an article about Anna Christy Fall – one of the fi rst women lawyers in Mass. Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian and a member of Malden Historical Commission.) Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Senators announce steps to transform early education system, read to ABCD Head Start children By Tara Vocino L ast Thursday morning, Senate President Karen Spilka, Senator Jason Lewis, who is Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education, and Senator Sal DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader and Vice Chair of the Education Committee, toured the ABCD Head Start childcare center in Malden and announced the Senate’s next steps to transform Massachusetts’ early education and care system. Senators then read “Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry to children. State Senators Sal DiDomenico and Robyn Kennedy read to sixth graders. Shown from left to right: Front row: Antonio Wang, Kayla Ho, Alice De Souza, Kyaneliz Gómez, Danica Chen, Senator Robyn Kennedy and Joao Soares Viana Pereira; back row: Stella Rocha, Paula Prata, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Theo Boudreau, Mandy Rong and Matheus Sposit Ambrosio. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Senate President Karen Spilka read “Hair Love” to early childhood coach Melanie Sakta, preschoolers Abigail Raphael, Allison Raphael and Noah Destin and teacher Katie BergmeierEsterberg. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Action for Boston Community Developmen t (ABCD) President/CEO Sharon ScottChandler, Esq. said they service Malden and Everett. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma St rategies for Child ren Executive Director Amy O’Leary said making funding permanent is an important next step. ABCD Head Start Center Director Gabby Florio said Head Start helps parents and caregivers to f ind employment, housing and food security. Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka thanked Senators Jason Lewis and Sal DiDomenico, Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Stephen Winslow (Ward 6) for their advocacy for early education. Spilka announced that the Senate would consider an early education and care bill on March 14. During last Thursday ’s press conference at ABCD Head Start in Malden, Joint Committee on Education Chairperson Sena t or Jason Lewis said the early education act would mandate a sliding scale based on family income. Senator Becca Rausch read “Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry to preschoolers Helena Soares Guedes Maciel and twins Anson and Kenny Zeng, with Senator Jason Lewis looking on.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 9 MESSAGE | FROM PAGE 1 tional activist group Clean Water Action, which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2022. Clean Water Action’s founder – in 1972 – was David Zwick, who was instrumental in writing and securing passage of the federal Clean Water Act of 1972. Sadly, Zwick passed away after an illness just over a month ago at the age of 75 on February 5. According to Clean Water Action representatives, “The Clean Water Act ended the culture of dumping raw sewage and untreated industrial waste into our waters and led to a dramatic improvement in the health and safety of waterways across the country.” In its 50-plus years, Clean Water Action has expanded on a national basis to all 50 states, from its base in Washington, D.C. One of these outreach states is Massachusetts. For the past several months, Malden High School students from MHS educator Kathy Maglio’s classes and others at the school have reaped the benefi ts of a regular outreach from Clean Water Action MA. Omesa Monkaya is the Youth Engagement Program Manager for Clean Water Action MA, and Recycling Day. To help celebrate, Monkaya led the group in some activities where they learned how to tackle waste and “embrace a zero waste lifestyle,” Monkaya said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “These future leaders will build our sustainable future!” Monkaya added to his post on Wednesday. Monkaya, who grew up in the ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE: Malden High Scho ol students who are members of the school ’s Youth Action Collaborative this week participated in a “Zero Waste I nitiative” led by Clean Water Action Massachusetts ’ Youth Engagement Pr o gram Manager, Omesa Monkaya. (Courtesy/CleanWater/MA/Posted on X) he is a regular visitor to Malden High student members of the MHS Youth Action Collaborative. Monkaya works with the student members and staff to familiarize them with the Clean Water Action concepts and initiatives, both national and state issues. This week, on Tuesday, March 18, Monkaya was at Malden High School to help the Youth Action Collaborative mark World Kisii highlands in Western Kenya, says he “witnessed fi rsthand the devastating impacts of climate change and made it a personal mission to help communities adapt to and enhance their resilience towards those impacts.” Monkaya graduated from Clark University in Worcester in the summer of 2023 with a master’s degree in Environmental Science & Policy with a concentration in Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation. He brings his over eight years of experience in environmental campaigning and climate advocacy to his role at Clean Water Action as the Youth Engagement Program Manager where he will be adapting the Youth Action Collaborative curriculum and empowering youth – including the Youth Action Collaborative at Malden High School – to take action on environmental issues in Massachusetts. COORDINATOR | FROM PAGE 1 cently and outlined her plans and goals in her new role. Chief among her goals, Harling said, is outreach— both to city staff and also the community. "I want to make sure everyone who needs a resource has one in me if they want to discuss anything, if it's a complaint, a suggestion or to express a need for assistance through a resource," Harling told the Councillors at a recent meeting. The new Malden DEI Coordinator, who is part of the staff of the offi ce of Mayor Gary Christenson, said another key goal is to include as many people in possible in the outreach plans. To that end, Harling and the Mayor's Office staff recently hosted a well-attended public meeting in the Council Chamber on DEI, explaining what DEI actually is and the ways in which the community can access information and services in this realm. "We want to reach out to more staff as well as more community members— more than just the same faces," Harling said. She told the Councillors she has made survey forms available to many diff erent groups around the community to try and formulate a database of contacts and information about exactly what people might be seeking from her as the DEI Coordinator. Harling said she also intends to plan her own events from the Mayor's Offi ce as well as participate in others in the community. Councillors At-Large Carey McDonald and Karen Colon Hayes and Council President Steve Winslow all commended Harling on her presentation and encouraged her to move forward on the goals she had put out for their information. "We appreciate the work and presence you have already established with the Racial Equity Commission and what you plan on doing in the future," Councillor McDonald said. "DEI is really always a responsibility for me as a City Councillor and for all of us Councillors. It is also exciting for Malden to be a part of the new regional consortium on racial equity (REACH) which will keep us up-to-date on best practices and DEI strategies." Subscribe to The Advocate: www.advocatenews.net

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Sen. Lewis leads passage in Mass. Senate of transformative Early Education and Childcare bill S tate Senator Jason Lewis, who is the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education, led his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass the EARLY ED Act to make high-quality early education and childcare more accessible and affordable in Massachusetts. The EARLY ED Act takes transformative steps to improve the affordability and sustainability of childcare programs. The Act mandates making the state’s Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) operational grant program permanent, expanding eligibility to more families for the state’s subsidy program and capping subsidy recipients’ childcare costs at no more than seven percent of family income. In addition, the EARLY ED Act boosts compensation for early educators by creating a career ladder and providing scholarships and loan forgiveness. “Access to high-quality, aff ordable early education and childcare is essential for the healthy development of young children, as well as for the economic well-being of working families and employers in the Commonwealth,” said Senator Lewis. “With the passage today of the EARLY ED Act, Massachusetts is demonstrating national leadership in addressing the broken early education and childcare system in our country. I’m very grateful to Senate President Karen Spilka for her passionate leadership on this issue; the Common Start coalition for their years-long advocacy to build grassroots momentum; and all the early education providers, educators, parents, and advocates who have shared their struggles, ideas, and expertise throughout the process of developing this transformative legislation.” Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states for early education and childcare. The average annual cost of care is $21,000 for an infant, $19,000 for a toddler and $15,000 for a preschooler. Many families are paying as much as 20-40% of their household income for childcare. to childcare for their workers. Preference would be given to proposals that prioritize families with lower incomes and those that target childcare deserts. Early education providers also face chronic challenges with attracting and retaining early educators and other staff . The EARLY ED Act continues to stabilize early education providers, improve program quality, and further expand capacity by: • Making the state’s C3 operState Senator Jason Lewis spoke at an EARLY ED Act rally on the State House steps before Senate debate. He is shown with Senate President Karen Spilka, Senators Will Brownsberger, Sal DiDomenico, Marc Pacheco, Susan Moran and Robyn Kennedy and early education and care providers and advocates. Besides the high cost, families also face other barriers: lack of available slots at their preferred providers, hours of available care, transportation challenges and more. The EARLY ED Act addresses these challenges by increasing subsidy eligibility for families from 50% of State Median Income (SMI) to 85%, or from $73,000 annual income for a family of four to $124,000 annual income. Priority will continue to be given to low-income and high-needs children. The bill also paves the way for further expanding the subsidy program in stages until it reaches 125% of SMI, or $182,000 for a family of four, when future funds become available. Parent out-of-pocket fees for subsidized children would be capped at a maximum of seven percent of family household income, which is the federal recommended aff ordability standard. Families below the Federal Poverty Level would pay no fees. And the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) would be required to update parent fees at least every fi ve years to ensure they remain aff ordable for families. By extending access to high-quality education and care to families who currently lack access because of cost or availability, the bill seeks to set children up for future success and drive the Massachusetts economy forward. The legislation also improves access to high-quality care and aff ordability for children and families by: • Requiring EEC to annually evaluate and eliminate barriers to subsidy access for eligible families, and improve outreach so more families will know that they might be eligible for assistance • Requiring providers who receive operational grants to enroll subsidized children, thereby increasing available options for these families • Creating a new competitive matching grant pilot program to incentivize employers, or groups of employers, to expand access ational grants, which provide monthly payments to 92% of programs in the state, permanent • Requiring EEC to use an actual cost-of-quality-care methodology for setting subsidy reimbursement rates and calculating operational grants • Requiring EEC to calculate subsidy rates based on quarterly enrollment rather than daily attendance of children • Removing the statutory cap on the number of children that can be served by a family childcare provider, and allowing EEC to establish safe ratios as they do already for group programs • Taking steps to strengthen the recruitment and pipeline of early educators in order to meet the workforce needs of providers • Barring zoning ordinances from prohibiting family childcare programs in certain areas, preventing an unnecessary hurdle to the expansion of childcare slots The early education workforce in Massachusetts is 92% female and 41% women of color, and in 2022, the average annual salary was $39,000. To improve compensation and benefi ts for early educators, the EARLY ED Act requires EEC to develop a career ladder that links educational attainment and work experience to compensation and benefi ts. It also supports the early education workforce by: • Recommending compensation levels commensurate with public school teachers with similar credentials throughout the career ladder • Enshrining into law early educator scholarship and loan forgiveness programs to provide greater access to higher education and professional development opportunities • Enabling subsidized providers to off er free or discounted seats for the children of their own staff . Additional strategies included in the EARLY ED Act to further improve and strengthen early EDUCATION | SEE PAGE 20

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 11 Malden High’s 84th Junior Varieties Show: ‘Late Night with Barbie’ One of the longest-running high school talent shows in the nation rules the weekend in this city By Steve Freker O ne of the most popular events in Malden High School and city history never disappoints and each year, the same can be said: What a show! This past weekend the 84th Annual MHS Junior Varieties talent show was held in the venerable Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High and once again, it was two evenings to remember. "Late Night with Barbie" was the theme of the evening and pink was the operative color, and there were no less than four "Barbies" and two "Kens" as the hosts. The four Barbies including Addison McWayne as "Cowgirl Barbie," Darian O'Brien as "Doctor Barbie," Ollie Dodge as "Rockstar Barbie," and (back right) Sophie Leblanc as "just" Barbie. Gordon Zeng and Derek Lam were tremendous as the two "Kens". Vocal acts, dance troupes and musical performances by three rock bands, a fabulous piano performance and combined vocal and instrumental efforts combined for a fantastic mix. Malden High School educators Courtney Braz and Bob Grinnell are the advisors of the junior Class of 2025 at MHS with dozens of members of the junior class who have worked for several months to prepare and then put on this event. The Junior Varieties show is THE biggest fundraiser for the Junior Class each year, which works for four years to raise to help defray the cost of the Senior Prom in their senior year. "This was a great show, one of the best ever, and all of those who worked so hard to plan and then coordinate the performances— from on stage performers, to back stage help, the advisors— anyone and everyone who contributed their time and effort, deserve a huge congratulations," said Malden High seventh year Principal Chris Mastrangelo, "Hats off to everyone. It was a fantastic show and weekend for our school." The “Kens” were hilarious in “Late Night with Barbie” – at right is Ken #1 (Gordon Zeng) and at left is Ken #2 (Derek Lam). Erikah Macharia led the way in several of the dance group numbers. Kimberlee Smith sings “The Grudge” by Olivia Rodrigo. S arah Machado sings “Desafinado” by João Gilberto and Stan Getz. Kayla Ortiz sings “Without You” by Mariah Carey. Afro-Caribbean Dance Team shows of some of their moves. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Framing up a pair of big smiles at Junior Varieties. The Baby Powder lead singer sings “From the Start” by Laufey. Lead guitarist Sean Retotal of Bottom Bunk crushes it during its rendition of “Santeria” by Sublime. The talented troupe GALAXC dances to “Mago” by GFRIEND. G u i ta r i s t The A-O Step Team wowed the crowd with their unique and stylish performance. Fan support from Edward, Nicholas and Jonathan at Junior Varieties Lead singer Brian Vences, of the rock band Bottom Bunk, sings “Santeria” by Sublime. r o ck ba n d Aromatherapy – Nathan Morelli – jams out to “Bags” by Clairo.

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Malden Overcoming Addiction’s 8th annual #MaldenStopTheStigma Day Special to The Advocate W hat a fast-paced and exhilarating day! On the 8th annual #MaldenStopTheStigma Day, Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) representatives started at the Beebe School at 8:30 a.m., where they were joined by Mayor Gary Christenson, and then they moved to the Ferryway School, the Cheverus School, Malden Catholic High School, the Salemwood School, the Linden School and the Forestdale School before ending at Malden High School (MHS). The MOA team was met at the Cheverus by Malden Police Chief Cronin, who met them again at the Salemwood. MOA Board member Dave Allan was also part of the visiting team at each school. Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora also joined the group at the Linden School. MHS students Dominic Nesta and Beatriz Santos got to accompany the team to each school. The students created the video that was shared with students in the Malden Public Schools (MPS). The video was created as part of MHS teacher Jim Valente’s media class. Valente’s students have been preparing videos for the stigma day for several years. At each school MOA representatives were welcomed by the young people and staff, some wearing the teal ribbon, symbolizing #MaldenStopTheStigma day. “The overall attentiveness and participation by students is the best it has ever been,” said MOA President/City of Malden Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley, the brainchild behind the start of Stop the Stigma Day in Malden eight years ago. In preparation for the day, MOA members Paul Hammersley, Recovery Coach PJ Bell and Vice President Dana Brown served on a planning committee along with Forestdale Principal Adam Weldai and MPS Athletic Director Charlie ConeMayor Gary Christenson and supporters at City Hall for #Maldenstopthestigma day. frey. This year the focus shifted to “what the students can do and learn,” according to Principal Weldai. MOA’s Dana Brown wants to thank the staff and students at each school for making the day as successful as it was. In particular, Brown singled out the health teachers at each of the MPS buildings who, in the weeks leading up to the visit, had engaged the students in health lessons around stigma, alcohol and drug use, vaping and some mental health areas. Brown also praised Conefrey, who played a critical role in helping leverage the expertise of the teachers. Poster Boards, newspaper articles, poems and videos were created by students at many of the schools to demonstrate their understanding of the day. It was a “hopeful” day, according to Hammersley. For more information on MalForestdale School den Overcoming Addiction and their programs, call Hammersley at 781-838-2203 or visit the website at https://www.maldenovercomingaddiction.com/. Malden High School Helping Hands Stop The Stigma Beebe School

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 13 Shown about to visit the Linden STEAM Academy: MOA President/City of Malden Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley, MOA Vice President Dana Brown, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, MOA Treasurer Dave Allan, students Beatriz Santos and Dominic Nesta, Recovery Coach PJ Bell and Everett Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia. Cheverus School MO A Supp or t ers wearing their ribbons – #maldenstopthestigma Paul Hammersley takes a selfie with the Malden Catholic students. MOA supporters watch as some of the students at the Forestdale School work on their Stop the Stigma project. Lisa, Tim, Karen and Dawn at the Bridge Recovery Center Principal Adam Weldai surrounded by team MOA at the Forestdale School The Malden Overcoming Addiction team getting ready to start the day More artwork by the students at the Linden Steam Academy Linden Steam Academy

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 A COACH FOR ALL SEASONS: Malden High’s ‘Coach Dan’ is a mentor for Tornados all year round Jurkowski heads up Girls Volleyball, JV Basketball and is set for 8th season as Head Boys Volleyball Coach By Shuyi Chen Malden High School Blue & Gold W ith another Spring Season upon us, Head Coach Dan Jurkowski is ready to start up the Malden High School Boys Volleyball season. Jurkowski, known universally around MHS as “Coach Dan,” is a tri-sport coach who coaches Girls Varsity Volleyball, Boys Varsity Volleyball and Boys JV Basketball at Malden High School. All three of the teams coached by him have found success in each of their respective seasons, with both of his Varsity Volleyball teams qualifying for the MIAA D1 State Tournament – the Boys last spring of 2023 and the Girls this past Fall Season – and his JV Basketball team having a productive rebuilding season. Not only is Coach Dan a prominent coach for Malden High sports, but he is also a very appreciated physical education teacher here at MHS working alongside other Phys-Ed teachers Mark Gagnon, Jonathan Currier, Nancy Wentworth and Mary-Jo Urquhart. Growing up in Belchertown, Mass., and competing for his hometown Belchertown High School in Western Mass., Jurkowski was a tri-sport athlete, playing varsity soccer, basketball Malden Girls Volleyball has steadily improved since being named to the Fall Sports slate at MHS. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Boys Volleyball) for Jurkowski; however, when he was off ered these positions, he knew he had to do it. “I grew up playing these sports and my love for these sports is what encouraged me to coach,” Jurkowski said. His passion for coaching and the sport was passed on to his players, too. To Jurkowski, a team is more than just their record. “As I get older, the aspects of coaching I enjoy the most are building relationships with my players, and hopefully allowing them to love basketball and volleyball,” Coach Dan said. “I would also like all my players to enjoy being part of a team and culture as much as I did.” Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Captain Coach Dan Jurkowski is a three-sport coach, with Varsity Girls Volleyball in the Fall Season, JV Boys Basketball in the Winter Season and Varsity Boys Volleyball in the Spring Season. (Courtesy/Malden High Blue and Gold/Shuyi Chen Photo) and volleyball. However, he was most impressive on the court playing basketball. Standing at the height of 5'11, he was their star shooting guard, still holding the school record for most three-pointers made in a single game with 10. Before becoming a physical education teacher and coach Here is Coach Dan Jurkowski with his most successful Varsity Boys Volleyball Team, the 2021 team that went 18-2 in the regular season before falling in the MIAA Division 1 State Boys Volleyball Tournament. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Boys Volleyball) here at Malden in 2015-2016, he attended UMass Amherst, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. Following his graduation in 2007, he got his fi rst job as a video coordinator for basketball at UMass Amherst. In the fall of 2015, Jurkowski began working as a physical education teacher at the Salemwood School, where he met many great student-athletes that he would go on to coach and mentor at the high school. Becoming a coach is not linear ~ Malden Neighborhood Basketball League ~ Madness Weekend – “Finish the Season” 2024 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Team W L Games Streak behind Bullets - c* 14 1 Sixers - c 11 4 Lakers - c 7 Celtics - c 5 Pistons 8 Kings 4 4 10 9 0 W - 12 3 W - 2 L - 7 L - 1 7 11 10 L - 1 11 10 W - 1 c - clinched playoff spot – * - clinched 1st Saturday, March 16, at Ferryway The day started off with our annual “Hot Shot Contest.” We started with 8 & it came down to the Bullets’ Logan Guertin & the Kings’ Terrell Xue, and “The league’s leading scorer” took home the Hot Shot Title. Game 1 – Bullets 62, Celtics 32 The heavily favored Bullets (+15) took care of business against the less than magical Celtics, as they moved on to the Big Dance, after their 13th straight victory. The defending champs basically had no chance, as they were shorthanded from the jump and only had fi ve arrive. The Bullets had 10 and all but one put points on the board as they moved on in easy fashion, behind L. Guertin (20) & C. Mijar (10). Sadly, the Celts went down quickly after one, trailing 21-3, and that was pretty much the level of the game, as the Bullets were on cruise control the rest of the way, basically. The Celtics’ R. Doricent had a good game & fi nished with 14. Game 2 – Lakers 46, Sixers 45 The next game showcased the favored Sixers (+4.5), who “did not” take care of business. The Lakers went out and upset the 2nd place Crimson, en route to a face off against a very familiar opponent as well as the Oldest Rivalry in the MNBL going today. The Sixers needed a little more off ensive output help as just four of their nine got in the scorer’s book, being led by C. Joseph (23) and A. Martino (14). But it was the Lakers MVP candidate S. Warton (19) with the game’s diff erence maker “Free Throws” as he put the proverbial nail in the coffi n from the line, going 3 for 4 in the fi nal frame. And as a team they hit 13 free throws to the Sixers’ 7. Sunday, March 17, at Ferryway Game 1 – Coaches 57, All Stars 54 The not-so-old-timers did it again, as the Coaches’ M. Bailey led the way with 24, C. Washington had 17 and K. Dicks added 10. The players came out seeking revenge, since they hadn’t beaten the Coaches since 2019. The top scorers were the Celtics’ J. Sweeney with 20, the Kings’ A. Brathwaite with 12 and the Pistons’ N. Sullivan with 11 in this close defeat. The Coaches now lead the All-time record: 23-14. As we break before the Big Dance, we highlight our annual “3 point contest.” Again we start with 8 and end with 2. The Bullets’ Clinton Mijar & the Lakers’ Griffi n Leon and The Bullets’ C. Mijar took home the 3-point Title. Championship Game – Bullets 59, Lakers 39 It’s here, it’s Day 1 vs Day 2 – going by the numbers. The Bullets started the game as +16 favorites; they did BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 16 Alina Dao said, “I appreciate how Coach Dan doesn’t make it entirely about winning the game, he makes it an enjoyable place to be and bond as a team. Although we always wanted to win, some things just didn’t go our way.” Everyone around the school is wishing the Varsity Boys Volleyball Team and Coach Dan Jurkowski another great season! The 2024 season opens for Boys Volleyball on Wednesday, April 3 when Malden hosts Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville at 5:15 p.m. in the Finn Gym at Malden High School. The Junior Varsity Game will be at 4:00 p.m. that day.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 15 Malden High School’s Winter Season League All-Stars are announced Greater Boston League names 24 Tornado student-athletes to GBL All-Star List By Steve Freker F or the past two winters, Malden High School senior Ezechiel “Zeke” Noelsaint has shown why he is one of the best pure athletes in the Greater Boston League (GBL) as a member of the MHS Varsity Boys Basketball Team. Whether it is leading the fastbreak with his dribble, spotting a teammate on the wing for an assist or driving hard to the basket for a layup, Noelsaint has consistently displayed his talents. The 6-3 1/2, 180 “Zeke” has also wowed the Finn Gym crowds by spotting up to swish a “3” or finish off a dribble-drive with a thunderous, two-handed dunk. Noelsaint was rewarded for his spectacular skills and contribution to his team this past season by being named as Malden High’s only selectee to the GBL Boys Basketball All-Star Team. The Malden senior, who is believed to be headed to the University of Massachusetts Lowell this fall to pursue studies in Engineering, was one of 24 Malden High School student-athletes named to the Winter Season Greater Boston League AllStar Teams. “We had many outstanding team and individual performances this past Winter Season and we are very pleased so many of our student-athletes were recognized by the Greater Boston League as All-Stars,” said 8th-year Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education Charlie MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL’S 2023-2024 GBL ALL-STAR TEAM SELECTEES Boys Basketball Ezechiel “Zeke” Noelsaint Girls Basketball Amanda Ebenezer Kimberly Trompas Gymnastics (Coed) Ivana Marinkovic Isabella Oliveira Sofia Vargas Ezechiel “Zeke” Noelsaint sized up a three-point shot against Lynn English in a game played earlier this year. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Conefrey. Conefrey noted the fifth consecutive league championship by Head Coach Jess Bisson and the Malden High School coed varsity swim team, a second consecutive MIAA Division 1 State Basketball Tournament appearance by Head Coach Scott Marino and the varsity girls basketball team and two runner-up finishes by a pair of Tornado wrestlers in the MIAA Division 1 State Girls Wrestling Tournament. Noelsaint, who served as captain of Varsity Boys Basketball this past winter, led the Tornado team in scoring, rebounding, assists and blocked shots, in addition to minutes played on the court. “Whatever type of game Zeke [Noelsaint] had, it dictatALL-STAR SWIMMERS: The Malden High coed swim team included, from left to right, Joyce Zhou, Yinje Wang, Kevin Lin, Sophie Tran, Stanley Yip, Hailey Tran, Tiffany Pham, Gordon Zeng and Joao Santos. All of them except for Wang and Lin were announced as Greater Boston League All-Stars for this past season. (Courtesy Photo) ed how our game would turn out for the team,” Malden 18thyear Head Coach Don Nally said on Noelsaint’s value. “We basically put the game on his shoulders and he delivered as best he could. Zeke is a quiet leader who led by example,” Coach Nally said. “We asked a lot of him every day at practice and every night on the court and he always tried to deliver.” Noelsaint scored at least in double figures in all but one of the games he played, averaging 13.9 points per game, in the top 10 for GBL scorers. A two-year starter, he finished with close to 500 points scored for his career. Lucia Antonucci named CAC soccer MVP By Emily Brennan A fter an exemplary season on the field, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s Lucia Antonucci has been named MVP of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) Lower Division for girls’ soccer. Antonucci is the third girls’ soccer MVP of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference for the Eagles since Teya Nigro ’17 landed the title in 2016 and Jackie Lane ’13 in 2012. Full of energy and enthusiasm, the dynamic midfielder has been a key in helping Mystic Valley play in three state tournaments since she joined the varsity team in 2020. Mystic Valley finished the regular 2023 season 116-1 and earned the No. 15 seed in the MIAA Division 5 bracket. This is MV’s highest seed since 2019, in which the Eagles were No. 8. The sophomore started all 18 games and tallied 14 goals and 17 assists, pushing her career numbers to 46 total goals and 38 total assists. Antonucci is set to return to Malden for two more runs with the Eagles in 2024 and 2025. Shown from left to right are Athletic Director Eric Martin, Lucia Antonucci and Head Coach Matthew Offner. Also a second-year team captain on the Malden High baseball team this Spring Season, Noelsaint is the first Haitian-American in Malden High history to be named a league All-Star in baseball. Malden High athletics also made history this past Winter Season when, for the first time in school history, two wrestlers both finished #2 in the state after making it to the MIAA Division 1 State Girls Wrestling Tournament Championship State Finals, and finishing as a runner-up in the final. Katelynn Vo placed second overall in the wrestling States in the 120 lbs. weight Swim (Coed Boys) Joao Victor Santos Xiaode “David” Xu Stanley Yip Gordon Zeng James Zhou Swim (Coed Girls) Sarah Escobar Ayala Danielle Harrington Ian Ian Ho Joslyn Nguyen Tiffany Pham Hailey Tran Sophie Tran Yingyan Xia Joyce Zhou Wrestling (Boys) David Parada Araujo (132 lbs.) Kenny Wong (126 lbs.) Wrestling (Girls) Nora Hounain (165 lbs.) Katelynn Vo {120 lbs.) class. Nora Hounain was also State runner-up in the 160 lbs. weight class.

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 14 beat the Lakers 2 out of 3, this season. But the Lakers are the only team to beat them, so there was chance of an upset. But L. Guertin wasn’t haven’t that; he dropped all 12 points the Bullets scored in the 3rd quarter and led his team, once again, with a solid game-high of 29. C. Mijar did his job and scored a big 16 and I. Pineda got involved with a nice 12 points. The Lakers’ S. Warton did his best; he had 13 on the day. It just wasn’t enough as the Bullets came out, as expected, “on fi re” – leading at the half (34-9) and once again locking in the cruise control all the way to the MNBL famous Victorious Bullet Bounce from Day 1. The Lakers should keep their heads held high. They started the season on top of the world at 7-1, and shockingly, it just fell apart, only to regain that old momentum and make it all the way to the Big Dance. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library 50+ Job seekers T he Malden Public Library continues to off er an online job support program for people 50 years old and older. The 50+ Job Seekers Program is a free service, and people 50 years or older are welcome to join any or all of the sessions, which are held on Zoom. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions. Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so. The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meet on the fi rst and third Wednesdays. Here are the session dates and topics: April 3 – Cover Letters & Using AI in the Job Search April 17 – Networking May 1 – Interview Strategies May 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to continue off ering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781324-0218; ask for Marita.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 17 What three photos are you bringing to the Mass. Memories Road Show? Office of State Senator Jason Lewis Summer 2024 Internship S In the archive: Birukti Tsigi and friends, Ferryway School, 2015. ‘It was my 8thgrade graduation and such a nostalgic day. It turned out to be a summer filled with excitement and nerves about starting high school at Malden High School. My brother just graduated from Ferryway this year (2020) and I’m excited for him to start high school, knowing the wonderful experience I had in the Malden school systems.” Pictured from left to right: Birukti Tsige, Seneya Gebreselase and Zewdnash Asefawe. T he Mass. Memories Road Show is coming to Malden! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malden Senior/Teen Community Center. All community members – past or present – are invited to come and bring up to three photos to submit to a statewide digital archive that will provide a “snapshot” of the Malden community for future generations. Whether you’ve lived in Malden your whole life or you just arrived a month ago, your story is important to the history of this city. The Mass. Memories Road Show is a free, event-based participatory archiving program that documents people, places and events in Massachusetts history through family photographs and stories. Archivists and public historians from UMass Boston’s Jospeh P. Healey Library collaborate with local planning teams to put on these events. The collected photographs and stories are included in a digital archive at openarchives.umb.edu. How do I participate? Plan in advance what photographs you would like to bring and think about why these three photos are important to you. Your photos can be old or new, digital or print, submitted as a hard copy, or on a cellphone or fl ash drive. The photos will be scanned and returned to you In the archive: Effie (Foley) and Harry Lake, Lake Street, Malden, 1920. “This picture is of my grandparents, whom I never got to meet [..] They were from Nova Scotia, Canada and arrived in Maine offi cially in 1908 (Effi e) and 1909 (Harry) to be with family. My Dad was born in Malden in 1911 and by 1920 they bought the land and their house was built up in Maplewood Highlands, where they raised four children. The house here is the original and had additions put on later.” Shown are Harry F. Lake, Effi e (Foley) Lake and daughter Evelyn. at the event. You will be asked to describe the photographs in your own words for inclusion in the archive. You’ll also have the option to share the story behind the photos on video, receive your own keepsake photo of the event and receive advice from professional archivists and historians on dating and caring for your family photos. Arrive anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and plan to spend at least 30 to 60 minutes. There will be other fun activities and a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. This event is part of Malden’s 375th anniversary year celebration. The local planning team for Malden includes the City of Malden, Malden Reads, Urban Media Arts and the Malden Public Library. Volunteer opportunities are available for the day of the event, with training provided on Friday, April 26 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers help with welcome, check-in, scanning photographs and assisting with descriptions. Contact Karen Phillips at karenphillips1@gmail. com if you are interested in volunteering. The photos accompanying this story are from Malden’s digital archive that was started during Covid. For complete information about this event and to see more samples of photos already in the Malden archive, visit urbanmediaarts.org/malden-mass-memories-road-show/. tate Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for a summer internship with his offi ce. Senator Lewis, a Democrat, proudly represents the people of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and parts of Winchester. Senator Lewis is a member of Senate President Karen Spilka’s leadership team and serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education and as the Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee. He also cofounded and co-chairs the Legislature’s Zero Waste Caucus and Middlesex Fells Caucus. He has been a leader in shaping public policy on a range of issues important to his district, region and the Commonwealth, including education, healthcare and economic opportunity for all. Interns will support the Senator’s staff in a variety of ways, but candidates with interest in one or more of the following are needed: • implementing the Senator’s communications strategy • supporting local projects and the offi ce’s work with organizations in the district • assisting with constituent services Tasks might include: • attending project briefi ngs • researching information and statistics • creating pamphlets and charts • drafting social media posts • event planning Interns will have a unique opSummer 2024 Intern Flyer portunity to engage with policymaking, politics and government from the inside. Although unpaid, interns will obtain meaningful experience by witnessing and participating in the day-to-day functioning of a State Senate offi ce with a special focus on its work with the Education Committee. Interns must have strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must also be comfortable with Microsoft Offi ce, Google applications and major social media platforms. Preference will be given to applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applications from the Fifth Middlesex District are strongly encouraged. Hours and duration of internship are fl exible, though ideal applicants will be available eight to 10 hours per week. This position will be in-person, hybrid or fully remote. “Our offi ce does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affi liation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age. Applicants of color are strongly encouraged to apply. “Candidates should send a resume and a brief letter of interest to Jason.Lewis@masenate. gov by Thursday, April 18, 2024. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested parties are encouraged to apply promptly. With questions, please call (617) 722-1206.” Annual Palm Sunday Concert T he 36th Annual Palm Sunday Concert will take place on Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Malden, which is located at the corner of Main and Salem Streets. “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by French composer Theodore Dubois will be accompanied on the fi ne E. M. Skinner organ by director Rosalind Mohnsen and sung by singers from area church choirs. Those participating include First Baptist Church, Maplewood Baptist Church, Immaculate Conception Church and Freedom Hill Community Church of Malden; St. Raphael Church and First Community United Methodist Church of Medford; and St. Joseph Church of Belmont. Soloists are Judy Doucette, Soprano, Matthew Arnold of Marblehead, Tenor, and Richard Freeman, Baritone. The public is cordially invited. Parking is located in the rear. Please use the side door to enter. Free-will donation. For more info call 781-324-2745. 36th Annual Ecumenical PALM SUNDAY CONCERT Sunday, March 24 3:00 pm Theodore Dubois The Seven Last Words of Christ The First Baptist Church of Malden (corner of Main St and Salem St) Judy Doucette, Soprano Matthew Arnold, Tenor Richard Freeman, Baritone Parking in back Use side doors Free-will donation Rosalind Mohnsen, Organist/Director

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ It’s Not Too Late to Care about Real Grass Bids for Roosevelt Park Dear Mayor Christenson, Malden City Councillors, City Government, and Local Media Sources, As all of you know, we’re coming to a critical choice when it comes to a green space in an area of our city that needs the 2023 SENIOR CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT F or tax years since January 1, 2001, senior citizens living in Massachusetts have been eligible to claim a refundable tax credit on their state individual income tax return for real estate taxes they paid with respect to Massachusetts residential real estate that they own or with respect to rent that they paid, both relating to property that is occupied as the principal residence. The maximum credit allowed is $2,590 for calendar year 2023!! Eligible taxpayers who own their property may claim a credit equal to the amount by which their property tax payments in calendar year 2023 including water and sewer debt charges, exceed 10% of their total income for calendar year 2023. Taxpayers residing in cities or towns that do not include water and sewer debt service in their property assessments may claim, in addition to their real estate tax payments, 50% of the water and sewer use charges actually paid during the year. Renters may claim a credit in the amount by which 25% of their rent paid in calendar year 2023 exceeds 10% of their total income. For purposes of determining “total income”, taxpayers must include all taxable income as well as exempt income such as social security income, U.S. Treasury interest income, municipal pension income, etc. To be eligible for the tax credit, a taxpayer must be 65 years old on or before December 31, 2023. For joint filers, it is sufficient that only one of the individuals meet this requirement. Furthermore, a taxpayer must not be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s tax return. The property in question must be located in Massachusetts and must be the taxpayer’s primary residence. The taxpayer’s total income may not exceed $69,000 for a single filer, $86,000 for someone filing as a head of household, and $103,000 for taxpayers filing married jointly. No credit is allowed for a married taxpayer filing a separate return. The assessed valuation of the real estate in question cannot exceed $1,025,000 as of 1-1-23. Taxpayers who are eligible for the credit in calendar year 2023 must file Schedule CB, Circuit Breaker Credit along with their Mass return. Taxpayers who do not normally file a Mass return may be interested in filing in order to claim the “refundable” tax credit. If you were a renter during calendar year 2023 and you received any federal and/or state subsidy, or you rented from a tax-exempt entity, you do not quality for the Circuit Breaker Credit. The maximum credit for prior years was only $1,200. This recent change in the Massachusetts tax law was a big boost to seniors. Tax credits received by eligible taxpayers are not considered income for the purpose of obtaining eligibility or benefits under other means-tested assistance programs including food, medical, housing and educational assistance programs. See TIR (Technical Information Release) 16-8 for more information. For more information, you may also contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Customer Service Bureau at 617-887-MDOR (or toll free at 1-800-392-6089). Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. cooling effect of real grass the most. Bids are coming due for the long-debated Roosevelt Park project, and there have been passionate arguments made by professionals and city members alike fighting for keeping this area real grass. When it comes down to it, we NEED this area to stay real grass, and if the city government ignores the health, finical, and social risks artificial turf causes, they will be betraying those who have voted them into office. For a city with looming money issues, it is foolish to chase after artificial turf. Not only is real grass less expensive to install, but it will not need to be replaced in the future at another dose of great expense. Think of your future and current budget if nothing else. That money could go to helping Malden with its education issues, road upkeep, and countless other problems that need to be addressed. The medical risks for burns and toxicity are a problem that will only build over time with arBeacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/aPTLucKs THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators' votes on roll calls from the week of March 11-15. There were no roll calls in the House last week. EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE CHANGES (S 2697) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House a bill aimed at making early education and care money more accessible and affordable for young families across the Bay State. The bill would make high-cost state grants for early education and care providers permanent; increase the income threshold to make more families eligible for childcare subsidies; and establish recommended salary and benefit guidelines for early childhood teachers commensurate with K-12 public school teachers. Under current law subsidies are limited to households whose incomes equal up to 50 percent of the state metificial turf, not to mention that real grass is a more responsible climate choice. Why would the City of Malden want to clean up the soil in Roosevelt Park, just to put down plastics that has proven to leech toxins into the soil again? Aren’t we trying to be an example of a healthy and green city? Shouldn’t we be caring more about the health and wellbeing of the children that use this field, more than making a statement about our stubborn ‘follow through’? Using artificial turf seems like taking several steps backwards in health and environmental progress that we so desperately need here in Malden, and across the world. Lastly, why is the city so willing to do this to a historically redlined neighborhood? Shouldn’t every citizen of Malden, no matter their social and economic status, get a say in what happens to the city around them? Ignoring the people and their well stated desires for real grass spits in the eyes of those who are begging the city not to heat up and poison their neighborhood. dian income, or $73,000. The bill would raise the eligibility threshold to 85 percent of the state median income, or $124,000 for a family of four. “Access to high-quality, affordable early education and childcare is essential for the healthy development of young children, as well as for the economic well-being of working families and employers in the commonwealth,” said Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), lead sponsor and Senate Chair of the Committee on Education. “With the passage today of the Early Ed Act, Massachusetts is demonstrating national leadership in addressing the broken early education and childcare system in our country.” “From my first day in the Senate, I have been pushing for expanded access to early education and increasing staff salaries to ensure educators can earn a good living,” said Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett). “This critical legislation will drastically expand access to affordable, high-quality, early education and childcare and deliver significantly better pay and benefits for early educators. I am proud to support this bill which helps move our state one step closer to guaranteeing every child will receive world-class education from childhood through adulthood.We must get this bill over the finish line and keep our state a livable and welcoming home for families of all incomes.” “An equitable and competitive commonwealth is one in which every child and family has access to affordable quality early education,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “At the same time, we must recognize the incredible work of the providers who are shaping the minds and hearts of our earliest learners. Today I’m proud that the Massachusetts Senate is once again taking action to lower costs for families, open up more opportunities for children, increase pay for our early educators and make support for providers permanent so they can keep their doors open and thrive In conclusion, I hope that the city takes a real, hard look at this project and lets all of Malden benefit from a healthy, real grass park. I know that I personally, along with many others, would be willing to put in the time and effort it takes to keep this site, and many other parks and natural areas of Malden, green. Don’t be afraid to ask organizations and citizens for help to do this project the healthy, environmental, and monetarily responsible way. If you do, we will be there to support you in your efforts to keep Malden moving forward with cleanest and most honest way we can. If you don’t, we will still be here, and we will not stay quiet about the risks and costs that this and future projects with artificial turf will cause Malden. The choice to have the people of Malden as partners instead of adversaries is really up to you. PLEASE don’t make the wrong choice. With Hope, Chris Burgan Malden Resident for years to come. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes CONSIDER TAX CREDIT FOR COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (S 2697) Senate 7-32, rejected an amendment that would require a study which would make recommendations on employer-supported early education and care benefits, to include possible creation of a tax credit for employers that provide these early education and care benefits to their employees. Amendment supporters said this amendment does not create a tax credit but simply requires a study of the possibility of one. They said that all options should be looked into and put on the table in order to helpsupport employers that provide childcare. “The bill already includes a new competitive grant program to incentivizeemployers to invest in additional early education and care slots for their employees,” responded Sen. Jason Lewis who opposed the amendment. “Furthermore, a federal tax credit has been available to employers since 2001 and has proven ineffective in expanding access to affordable early education and care for workers." GOP Minority Leader Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his amendment and its rejection. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment that would includethe possibility of tax credits in the study. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL GOV. MAURA HEALEY MOVES TO PARDON MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION – Gov. Healey has issued an executive order that would pardon misdemeanor marijuana posBHRC| SEE PAGE 19

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 19 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 session convictions that occurred in Massachusetts before March 14, 2024. If approved by the Governor’s Council at its upcoming March 27 meeting, the pardons will apply to hundreds of thousands of people who were convicted of the offense which is no longer an offense. The Bay State decriminalized marijuana possession in 2008 and then legalized it on a ballot questions in 2016. In October 2022, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation that pardoned many federal and D.C. offenses for simple marijuana possession. In December 2023, he expanded that pardon to include more offenses and issued a call for governors to take action to pardon marijuana convictions in their states. “Nobody should face barriers to getting a job, housing or an education because of an old misdemeanor marijuana conviction that they would not be charged for today,” said Healey. “We’re taking this nation-leading action as part of our commitment to using the clemency process to advance fairness and equity in our criminal justice system. We’re grateful for President Biden’s leadership on this at the federal level and proud to answer his call to take action in the states.” “Marijuana laws have significantly changed over the past decade, and it’s essential that our criminal justice system adjusts with them,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Gov. Healey’s proposed pardon represents an important step toward righting historic wrongs, particularly around our country’s misguided War on Drugs. We thank the Governor’s Council for their careful consideration of this recommendation and look forward to continuing our progress to make Massachusetts a more fair and equitable home for all.” “Because of this pardon recommendation, many people in Massachusetts may get a second chance,” said Carol Rose, Executive Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts. “It means people will no longer be punished for behavior that is now legal in our state, and will face fewer barriers to housing, jobs, education, student loans, and stability. We thank Gov. Healey for her leadership on this life-changing issue.” BAN EMPLOYERS FROM ASKING FOR CREDIT REPORTS (H 1434) - The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining the credit reports of existing or potential employees except in certain circumstances including hiring for a position that requires national security clearance; a position for which a person is required by federal or state law to obtain a consumer report; and some executive or managerial positions at a financial institution. The [bill] reduces barriers to employment by limiting the use of personal credit reports in the hiring process,” said sponsor former Duxbury representative Josh Cutler who is now Gov. Maura Healey’s Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-based Learning and Policy in the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. ”Credit scores were never intended to be used for employment purposes and pre-employment credit checks can create needless barriers for otherwise qualified workers. Eleven other states already taken similar steps.” Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), the Senate sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the bill and its passage. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT (H 3248) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that applies the federal law known as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to any museums and state agencies that receive state or local funding in the state of Massachusetts. The federal law, according to the National Park Service’s website, requires that federal agencies and museums receiving federal funds take inventory of Native American human remains, funeral-related and sacred objects and provide written summaries of other cultural items. The agencies and museums must consult with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to attempt to reach agreements on the repatriation or other disposition of these remains and objects. Once lineal descent or cultural affiliation has been established, and in some cases the right of possession also has been demonstrated, lineal descendants, affiliated Indian tribes or affiliated Native Hawaiian organizations normally make the final determination about the disposition of cultural items. Co-sponsors of the bill, Reps. Dave Rogers (D-Cambridge) and David Biele (D-South Boston) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on their proposal. ASSAULT A TRANSIT WORKER (H 4355) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that imposes a prison sentence of between 90 days and 2.5 years or a fine of between $500 and $5,000 on a person who assaults a transit worker while the transit worker is performing his or her duties. The measure also expands the definition of assault to cover flinging a bodily substance including blood, saliva, mucous, semen, urine or feces. “Before the Carmen’s Union approached me with this issue, I had no idea how bad these experiences were,” said sponsor Rep. Joe McGonagle (D-Everett). “Seeing the statistics, hearing the stories, it is very hard to ignore. It is imperative that our transit workers are able to perform their jobs safely, knowing they have support and protection.” $500 STIPEND FOR NON-PROFIT BOARD MEMBERS (H 4358) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that amends a current law which provides that a non-profit group lose its civil liability protection if it pays any amount of stipend to a board member. The bill would allow the non-profit to retain its civil liability protection as long as the stipend is not more than $500. Sponsor Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley) noted that federal law currently allows this $500 stipend. “This change would allow nonprofits to provide board members with this modest stipend, facilitating their service and improving board representation,” said Peisch. DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES (H 4429) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would make some changes in the current state laws about debt collection practices. The measure includes increasing from 85 percent to 90 percent the percentage of a person’s wages that is protected from garnishment. Another provision reduces from the current 12 percent to 3 percent the maximum interest rate that can be charged for judgements issued after 2024. Supporters said the bill would help people to eventually pay off their debts without being overburdened by them and will ensure that no one in Massachusetts will be imprisoned for failure to pay a consumer debt. “The [measure] creates common-sense consumer protections to prevent wage garnishment, reduce interest rates on debts and keep more money in the pockets of working families,” said co-sponsor Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville.) Co-sponsor Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on the passage of her bill. SEAL EVICTION RECORDS (H 4356) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow a person with certain eviction records, including no-fault eviction, eviction for non-payment of rent, fault eviction or eviction resulting in dismissal or judgment in favor of the defendant, to petition for the sealing of those records under certain circumstances. Supporters said the measure is aimed at providing individuals with certain eviction records opportunities to seal those records under specific circumstances and promotes housing opportunity and mobility by reducing barriers faced due to past evictions. “I believe that everyone deserves a fair chance to access stable housing and rebuild their lives without being haunted by past mistakes,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Lydia Edwards (D-Boston). “The … bill isn't just about sealing eviction records. It's about offering hope and opportunity to individuals and families facing housing insecurity. 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We’re pioneering new industries and developing cutting-edge technologies that will power a healthier future, create high-quality jobs and ensure a sustainable future for our community.” ---Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert announcing that in June, Massachusetts will host the inaugural edition of ClimaTech, a new, global leadership conference focused on innovation and bringing new technologies to market to combat the climate crisis and spur economic growth. “Consumer skepticism of autonomous vehicles is not surprising, given the recalls and well-publicized incidents that occurred last year. It’s critical that drivers understand both the capabilities and limitations of technology in their cars and how, when and where to use the systems properly.” REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 LAMA, ROSHAN LI-HUAYTA, MARY K BUYER2 SHERPA, LHAKPA WU, ALOUM R SELLER1 RUTLEDGE RET 57-59 LINCOLN STREET LLC SELLER2 EASTERN BANK TR 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. ADDRESS 50 FAIRVIEW TER 57 LINCOLN ST #2 CITY MALDEN MALDEN DATE 02.28.24 02.29.24 PRICE 635000 685000 ---Mark Schieldrop, Senior spokesperson for AAA Northeast on a new survey from AAA on self-driving vehicles which shows 66 percent of U.S. drivers express fear about these vehicles. “From day one, our mission … has been simple: to honorably serve those who have served us. With the leadership of Gov. Maura Healey and the support of our partners and stakeholders in the veteran community, our Executive Office is incredibly proud of our significant milestones, but we know there is much more work to do. We are just getting started and look forward to many years of making a difference in the lives of those who have bravely served our nation.” ---Secretary Jon Santiago on the 1-year anniversary of the creation of the state’s first-ever cabinet level Secretary of Veterans Services to focus on veteran care. “Cities and towns are on the front lines of climate change. They are playing a leading role but they can’t do it alone. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is here to help our municipal partners reduce reliance on fossil fuels, energy costs and emissions. These grants provide critical resources such as technical assistance for planning, design and data collection when implementing new clean energy projects. ---Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony announcing $268,000 in grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts to develop clean energy projects. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of March 11-15, the House met for a total of 39 minutes and the Senate met for a total of four hours and 51 minutes. Mon. March 11 House11:00 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Tues.March 12 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 13 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 14 House11:02 a.m. to11:30 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 3:51 p.m. Fri. March 15 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn or v y Dear Just Turned, Even if you haven’t touched a cigarette in decades, you could still be due for an annual lung cancer screening, based on new recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The new guidelines state that adults ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or used to smoke the equivalent of one pack a day for 20 years should get an annual low-dose computed tomography scan (also called a CT scan), no matter how long ago you quit. ACS guidelines previously said that those who quit 15 or more years ago were in the clear. But new studies have shown that expanding screening eligibility saves lives, even among people who quit smoking years earlier. Early Detection Saves Lives Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 234,580 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2024, and about 125,070 Americans will die from the disease. While lung cancer can occur in anyone at any age, cigarette smoking is the top risk factor and is linked to about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer deaths, and most people diagnosed with the disease are age 65 or older. What makes lung cancer especially tricky is that it’s often symptomless until it’s at an advanced stage, when it’s harder to treat. Early detection can lead to a 20 to 25 percent improvement in survival rates, resulting in fewer deaths from lung cancer. But a 2022 report from the American Lung Association found that only 5.8 percent of people eligible for lung cancer screening in the U.S. get screened, and the screening rate is as low as 1 percent in some states. Screening & Coverage If you fall into the population eligible for a lung cancer screening, start by speaking with your doctor, even if it’s been a long time since you smoked. Medicare Part B will cover lung cancer screenings with a lowdose CT scan once a year for people ages 50 to 77 who are current smokers or quit in the last 15 years and have a 20-pack-year history. Patients must have an order from their doctor or health care provider and should not have symptoms of lung cancer. A low-dose CT scan is a noninvasive test where you lie down and hold your breath while being moved through a doughnut-shaped X-ray machine. The scan takes several X-ray images of the lungs and can help to identify possible abnormalities in the lung tissue. There are some potential risks with this screening, including the possibility of false positives, which can lead to more scans or invasive procedures. According to the American Lung Association about 12 to 14 percent of lung cancer screening scans will have a false positive, which is about the same rate as with mammograms. 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. io iori by Jim Miller Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer? Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested. Just Turned 65 T Malden City Council seeks resident for Community Preservation Committee he Malden City Council is seeking one resident from either Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3 or Ward 4 interested in serving on the Community Preservation Committee. This committee advances smart growth, sustainable development, preservation of open space, historic sites, afMUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 very large brain endeared him to generations of M.H.S. students, Maldonians and faculty members at Malden High (inspiring the name of this column). Here are 10 more witticisms from his iconic “Musings” column: • “Some pump oil, some pump gas, some pump iron to impress a lass.” • “My friends call me candle because I am burnt out.” • “When she met Mr. Right, she left.” • “A square is someone who thinks ‘Fear of Flying’ is a biography of Jackie Jensen.” • “Whenever I see my shadow, I am beside myself.” • “Does John Wayne live in a Hondominium?” • “An insecticide salesman in Bangor is a herbicidal maniac.” • “If age brings wisdom, why is ‘old-fashioned’ an insult.” • “Queen Elizabeth doesn’t need karate. She can handle her dukes.” • “Erin, go ban the bragh.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – the Blizzard of ’78 as remembered by a young Jeff Carroll – the cute little redheaded cherub who would later go on to run “The Connah” like a good-natured mob boss: “It has snowed for two days in a row. All day. All night. When it stops, the whole neighborhood - all of Whitman Street - start digging out. The elderly were dug out fi rst. The snowbanks on Highland Ave were left 10 feet high on both sides. No cars, of course, they were all EDUCATION | FROM PAGE 10 education and childcare quality, aff ordability and access include: • Creating a Data Advisory Commission to work with EEC on expanded data collection and reporting, and the improved use of data to inform the cost and quality of care • Directing EEC and the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development to study and report on ways that employers could provide more childcare support to their employees, including the feasibility of assessfordable housing and development of outdoor recreational facilities within Malden, all in accordance with the rules and ordinances. The selected individual will be expected to possess interpersonal skill to allow him/her to work cooperatively with safely parked in the Immaculate schoolyard. “Me, my brother Greg, Al Fucci, Prisco and Libby Mancaniello, and Jeff Butt start a game of touch football right in the middle of Highland Ave! No cars in sight for miles. “After a while, food starts running low in the neighborhood and becomes a major necessity. Mrs. Fucci, Alan, and I go to Star Market down Highland Ave. Me and Alan had red plastic boat sleds. We went around Whitman before we left asking who needed what. We get to Star early that morning. I had a small list for my mom and the neighborhood; ten gallons of milk, ten loaves of bread, and ten dozen eggs. While Mrs. Fucci was doing her shopping, me and Alan played ‘King of the Hill’ on a 30foot snow pile in the parking lot. “While we were playing, Donald and Will Chaney, who lived upstairs from Gobeo’s paper shop on Highland Ave, came walking by. Of course, we let them play, but within 5 minutes Donny and Alan are throwing roundhouse at each other - for real! Me and Willy just slide down the hill and watch. Alan nails him a couple of punches and Donny falls backward down the pile. Out for the count as Alan starts yelling, ‘King of the Hill!’ Me and Willy start telling Donny, ‘Just stay down,’ as Donny’s lip bleeds out on the snowbank. “Mrs. Fucci is done shopping and signals she is ready for the trek home. We race over with our sleds and load up the groceries then start hiking back home. We get to Whitman where we start ing employers to help fund expanded access to high-quality, aff ordable early education and childcare • Requiring EEC to create a plan to pilot and scale shared service models that can improve the effi cient delivery of high-quality care • Requiring EEC to report to the legislature on ways to expand successful local partnerships, such as the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) • Requiring EEC and the Children’s Investment Fund to reboth fellow committee members and elected offi cials. Interested residents are required to send a cover letter together with a resume to City Council President Stephen Winslow by no later than Wednesday April 10, 2024 – swinslow@cityofmalden.org. delivering the goods to hungry neighbors. Happy to have food again, they tip us generously. We pocket ten dollars apiece and have a memory that is still with us today. It was an awesome day which I couldn’t forget if I tried! “Days go by, the older kids from the corner - Mickey O’Brien’s gang - build a snow house right next to JT’s Liquors (later Pumpsie’s). It had three openings and was the best snow fort I ever saw (outside of a real igloo). One night they had a small steel barrel inside and had a roaring fi re going and the coldest beer in the city. “The next day my crew as well as Kevin Hannon, Johnny Fields, and a bunch of the other older corner kids built an eight-foot round snowball which 15-20 [of] us rolled it in front of Nick’s ‘Big A’ front door. When Nick opened it the next morning, the mammoth snowball was sitting right where we left it. We told Nick we would call the DPW who came down with a backhoe and made quick work of it. Nick duked us free subs, never knew we were behind the mysterious and intrusive mound of snow.” Jeff , as Bob Hope once sang, “Thanks for the Memory.” Postscript: Just because. Malden Police Commissioner Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti, Malden loves you. Just because. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. port to the legislature on ways to improve and expand the impact of the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund for making improvements to early education facilities The EARLY ED Act is based on the recommendations made by the Special Legislative Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission, which was chaired by Senator Lewis along with Representative Alice Peisch. The bill now heads to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for consideration.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 21 OBITUARIES Mouldi Sfaxi Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, 2024. He was 75 years of age. Mouldi (or as we always called him Dean or Deano), came to this country in the early 70’s after meeting the love of his life in Germany (where he worked for the Sheraton hotel) and moved to Boston and settled in Malden where his wife Priscilla, his daughter Najette and dog Lucky enjoyed many fun and loving memories in their home. Dean enjoyed soccer, James Brown & lamb tip dinners every chance he could get. He also enjoyed the company of his family & neighbors and loved when his friends visited him. He was a regular at a few of the local convenient stores in Maplewood Square. Since his wife Priscilla passed, he was very active in going out and staying busy walking around Malden (he walked everywhere) and frequenting his local stores (where he was LOVED and always well received.) You literally saw the owners faces light up when they saw him, so you know he was a positive presence in their life. Mouldi is the beloved husband of Priscilla (Wennerberg) Sfaxi. He is the devoted father of Najette Parker and her husband Justin Parker. Loving brother of Mohamed Sfaxi and Salouha Sfaxi. Family and friends were invited to gather and share memories with the family on Thursday March 21, 2024 in the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT28) Stoneham from 10 am to 12 pm followed by a Funeral Service Celebrating Mouldi's Eternal Life at 12. Please consider donations in memory Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 of Mouldi to Epilepsy Foundation of New England at www. epliepsynewengland.org. To send a memorial condolence please visit www.barilefuneral.com or www.facebook.com/ BarileFamilyFuneralHome Rocky B. Brooks It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Rocky B. Brooks, a loving husband, father brother and friend. He passed away on March 17, 2024, at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family. Rocky was born on October 23, 1949, in Calais, ME. He grew up in Everett, MA and graduated from Everett High School in 1967. He enlisted in the US AirLicensed & Insured force in 1969 and completed his service as a Sergeant E4. In 1977 he joined the Malden Police Department and for many years served as President of the Malden Police Patrolman’s Association. The “Rock” was a police officer for 27 years while earning his bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminal justice. During his retirement years, he worked many jobs such as bartending at the Fraternal Order of Eagles where he also served as President and most recently worked security at the US Coast Guard. He was a proud member of many Malden clubs most notably the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Irish American Club, the Hibernian Club, the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Italian American Citizens Club. He was an avid New England sports fan but especially loved the Red Sox and Patriots. He had a passion for softball, OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 23 Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 1. Was there a real Chef Boyardee (of the canned/boxed pasta brand)? 2. On March 22, 1621, the Pilgrims signed a peace treaty with Massasoit of what tribe? 3. What is an egg cream? 4. The Lhasa apso is native to what country? 5. On March 23, 1857, what Bostonian was born who later published a cookbook that standardized measurements? 6. What ship did William Bligh captain that had a mutiny? 7. What word means a sworn statement in writing? 8. On March 24, 1921, the Women’s Olympiad – the first international sporting event for women – began in what tiny country? 9. What language does the expression ad lib come from? 10. In what book does the March Hare appear at the Knave of Hearts’ trial? 11. On March 25, 1942, what singer known as the Queen of Soul was born? 12. What is the RICO Act? 13. What Beatles song did the BBC once ban because it mentioned Coca-Cola? 14. On March 26, 1937, Crystal City, Texas, spinach growers erected a statue of what cartoon character? Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE 15. What is a syzygy? 16. How long can a mushroom live: several weeks, years or thousands of years? 17. On March 27, 1998, the FDA approved what drug that is used by men? 18. What duck dish is named after a city? 19. What team was the first U.S. franchise in the NHL? 20. On March 28, 1930, Constantinople changed its name to what Turkish name? ANSWERS 1. Yes; Italian immigrant/restaurateur Ettore (Hector) Boiardi founded the company with the name Chef Boy-ar-dee to help people pronounce his name. 2. Wampanoag 3. An originally NYC beverage made with milk, flavored syrup and carbonated water 4. Tibet 5. Fannie Merritt Farmer (author of “The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book”) 6. The HMS Bounty 7. Affidavit 8. Monte Carlo (in the casino’s gardens) 9. Latin (originally ad libitum, which means “in accordance with one’s wishes” 10. “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll 11. Aretha Franklin 12. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 13. “Come Together” 14. Popeye 15. When three celestial bodies align 16. A mushroom head lives a few weeks, but its underground fungal network can last thousands of years. 17. Viagra 18. Peking duck 19. The Boston Bruins 20. Istanbul

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 Page 23 OBITUARIES| FROM PAGE 21 shared this enthusiasm with the many people he played with and coached over many years. Friends and family may remember him best for his quick wit and one-liners. Oftentimes these were at other’s expense, but deep down he was a big teddy bear and loved by all. Rocky leaves behind his beautiful wife and the love of his life Maureen. He is also survived by his daughters Michelle and her husband Gregory Babikian of Sudbury, MA; Kristine and her husband Jason Tourkantonis of Malden, MA; his son Rocky and his wife Kelly Brooks of North Andover, MA. He leaves a legacy of 10 grandsons; Garin and his wife Katrina, Gregory, Blake and Bryce Babikian; Josh Brooks and his fi ancé Jessica, Brady and Jackson Tourkantonis; Emmett, Rocky and Rory Brooks. He was a loving brother to Paula Donohue of Winthrop, Karen Brooks of Boston, Harold and his wife Katrina Brooks of Manchester, NH. Pre-deceased by his brother Dennis Brooks and brother-inlaw Kevin Donohue. The uncle to Kelly and his wife Jill Donohue of Winthrop and many nieces/great nieces and nephews/great nephews. Son of the late Ramona Wynot and Harold Brooks. In addition, he will be missed by many dear, lifelong friends. Funeral from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday March 25th at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rocky’s life in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main Street, Malden at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday March 24th from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. To honor Rocky, please consider donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at dogood.t2t.org Daniel P. Murphy II Of Saugus. Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2024 in the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington after being in failing health. He was 67 years old. 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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE -QUALITY NEW CONSTRUCTION! UPON ENTERING YOU ARE GREETED WITH AN OPEN CONCEPT LUXURIOUSLY BUILT HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL MODERN FEATURES. THE 1ST FLOOR OFFERS A FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN WITH AN EXPANSIVE CUSTOM KITCHEN FEATURING THERMADOR APPLIANCES INCLUDING A COMMERCIAL STOVE WITH A BUILT-IN HOOD, A 10’ ISLAND, A COFFEE STATION, QUARTZ COUNTERS AND BACKSPLASH. THERE IS ALSO A FAMILY ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILINGS AND AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE OFF THE KITCHEN, HALF BATH, ACCESS TO BOTH THE 2 CAR GARAGE AND THE PATIO AND FLAT BACK YARD. THE 2ND FLOOR FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS ALL WITH CUSTOM CLOSETS, A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH BUILT-IN CABINETS, A LARGE FULL BATH WITH 2 SEPARATE VANITIES AND MIRRORS. THE PRIMARY SUITE HAS A CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET AND A TO DIE FOR EN-SUITE. THE SHOWER HAS 3 SHOWER HEADS AND 2 SPRAYS FOR A SPA-LIKE EXPERIENCE. WIDE PLANK 6” HW FLOORS AND 9’ CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. THE FINISHED BASEMENT OFFERS A FULL BATH AND A CUSTOM WET BAR. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! LYNNFIELD $1,590,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMING SOONCOMING SOON BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUH-OUT. OPEN CONCEPT BEAUTIFUL WHITE KITCHEN WITH QUARTZ AND GORGEOUS BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. ONE CAR GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMING SOON COMING SOONTHREE BED, ONE BATH COLONIAL SINGLE FAMILY ON NICE SIDE STREET, FRESH PAINT, NEW APPLIANCES, PLENTY OF PARKING RE-FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORING, VINYL SIDING, NEW WINDOWS EVERETT CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR MORE DETAILS FOR SALE FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE, GRANITE KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. FULL WALK OUT BASEMENT. GAS HEAT. TWO CAR PARKING, DECK. CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND MAJOR HIGHWAYS. TEWKSBURY $439,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR DETAILS FOR SALE FOR SALE- 2 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATH HOME WHICH WAS COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2007. THIS HOME FEATURES BAMBOO FLOORING THROUGHOUT WITH EXCEPTION OF TILE IN THE BATHS, SPACIOUS ROOMS, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, LOTS, OF SKYLIGHTS FOR PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT AND MUCH MUCH MORE. ALL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED. LOCATED UP OFF STREET FOR ULTIMATE PRIVACY AND LARGE HALF ACRE LOT OF LAND. BIG DECK OFF KITCHEN FOR ENTERTAINING OR JUST ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS. MALDEN $639,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 RENTALS • 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS IN UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER. 2 CAR OFF STREET PARKING. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING.-SAUGUS $1,800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 2ND FLOOR 3 BED APARTMENT OFFERS A LARGE EAT IN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GAS COOKING AND HARDWOOD FLOORING. NICE SIZE LIVING ROOM AND MAIN BEDROOM PLUS TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS ALL WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING. THERE IS COIN-OP LAUNDRY AVAILABLE IN THE BASEMENT AS WELL. PARKING FOR TWO CARS OFF STREET. GAS HEAT AND PEABODY ELECTRIC.PEABODY $3,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 2 BED, 2 BATH MODERN CONDO WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 2ND FLOOR UNIT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR, EXTRA STORAGE, AND OFF STREET PARKING. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. REVERE $2,600 UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED. CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 MOBILE HOMES • BEAUTIFUL UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE MOBILE HOME PARK. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDING NEW FURNACE, NEW WIRING, NEWER WINDOWS UPDATED KITCHEN, PITCHED ROOF LARGE YARD, HUGE SHED 1 AND A HALF BATHS LARGE TREK DECK, NEWER OIL TANK AND SO MUCH MORE. SAUGUS $169,900 • THIS IS LIKE LIVING IN A SINGLE FAMILY HOME . BEST BUY ON MARKET HUGE BEAUTIFUL UPDATED AND VERY PRIVATE UNIT WITH APPROX 1180 SQ FT LIVING AREA.. VERY RARE TO FIND UNITS AVAILABLE IN THIS VERY DESIRABLE PARK. 2-3 BEDROOMS HUGE PRIVATE DOUBLE CORNER LOT. NEWER PROPANE FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR, NEWER KITCHEN ,NEWER FLOORING, NEW HW TANK, PITCHED ROOF, HUGE FAMILY ROOM CAN BE MASTER BEDROOM. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER IN LAUNDRY ROOM. SAUGUS $169,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? ANTHONY COGLIANO 857-246-1305 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SPACIOUS UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PARK. LARGE DECK, MANY UPDATES INC NEWER OIL TANK AND NEWER WINDOWS, FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, 2 CAR PARKING, RUBBER ROOF, MUCH MORE. PEABODY $179,900 • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND , SNOW PLOWING. NO DOGS ALLOWED. SOLD AS IS WILL NOT LAST. DANVERS $99,900 • PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTED OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS $249,000 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289

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