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Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 12 den AADD -FREESpecial to Th e Advocate I n honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Malden Career Services Coordinator Kashawna Harling and Malden Health & Human Services DeSubscribe to Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Celebrating International Women’s Day in Malden 617-387-2200 Pictured from left: Mariah Mulcahy, Gladys Rivera Rogers, Renee Kelley, Carol Ann Desiderio, Maria Luise, Kashawna Harling, Mayor Gary Christenson, Dawna Aiello, Deborah Burke, Anna Tse, Kathleen Manning Hall, Fiona Nattabi and Joan Ford Mongeau (on screen). partment Community Communication and Outreach Specialist Tamerlie Roc organized an Informational Panel consisting of nine career women with ties to Malden. International Women’s Day is held each year to honor women’s economic, political and cultural achievements and to promote gender equality. Following a warm welcome by Mayor Gary Christenson, panelWOMEN’S DAY | SEE PAGE 5 Honored by the Malden community, but may have been wrongly denied a chance to compete, twice (Ed. Note: Following is Part One of a two-part series on one of Malden’s most renowned athletes, Louise May Stokes Fraser. This story originally appeared exclusively in the Malden Advocate in May 2020 and is reprinted today as part of our Women’s History Month coverage. Part Two will appear in next Friday’s edition.) By Steve Freker W hen she was a young girl, former U.S. Olympian Louise Mae Stokes Fraser would race against boys in her Malden neighborhood on the B&M Railroad tracks just outside of Malden Square. She beat most of them. In a fi tting bit of touching irony, part of that historic landmark, now known as the Northern Strand Community Trail, a popular walking, cycling and running path, has been named in her honor. Malden always beams with pride and excitement as a community when one of its own is recognized on a national level for excellence and achievement. It is not a common occurrence, but when it does happen, the Malden community cherishes those moments. M ayor Gary Christenson and Senior Center Coordinator Mikeneil Paul recently wished longtime North Shore Haitian E Friday, March 24, 2023 Celebrating Ms. Joseph's 103rd Birthday! Mayor Gary Christenson wishes Anilia Joseph a happy birthday! Adult Day Health participant Anilia Joseph a very happy 103rd BIRTHDAY | SEE PAGE 7 Malden IT Director: Cyberattacks are relentless, growing City Councillors pledge to continue support of Malden’s state-of-theart cyber defense protections By Steve Freker T he sheer numbers surrounding cyberattacks on digital technology systems are stark, even bleak. According to Malden municipal Information Technology (IT) Director Anthony Rodrigues, there is no expectation that cyberattacks will diminish or lessen over time, only the opposite. Rodrigues addressed the Malden City Council with information on a cyberattack CYBERATTACKS | SEE PAGE 13 $3.48 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 BREAKING THE BARRIER: Shown are Malden’s Louise May Stokes (left) and Illinois’ Tidye Pickett, who were the fi rst two AfricanAmerican women to ever be selected to the U.S. Olympic Team – for the 1932 Games in Los Angeles, Calif. (Courtesy Photo) One Malden native stands alone in local lore, however, as she attained heights of achievement that have never been matched by a Malden resident. Louise May Stokes Fraser was HONORED | SEE PAGE 8

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 SSSHHH! Don’t wake them up... they’re doing a project! Linden STEAM Academy eighth-graders undertake study of sleep and its effect on Malden Public Schools students By Steve Freker J ust how does sleep aff ect kids, especially when class is in session during the school year? In a fi tting project undertaken during National Sleep Awareness Week, a group of Linden STEAM Academy eighth-graders oversaw a districtwide survey regarding sleep habits of Malden Public Schools students. Linden educator Peter Rowley appeared before the Malden School Committee this past fall and requested permission to assist a group of ambitious Grade 8 students at his school who were interested in planning and then overseeing this sleep study. The School Committee members enthusiastically supported the request at the time and at their most recent meeting were updated by Rowley, accompanied by a number of his Linden students, on the eve of launching the study. The study was planned and conducted during National Sleep Awareness Week, which fell from March 12-18. National Sleep Awareness www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om Week is celebrated in March, which is designated as National Sleep Awareness Month. Sleep Awareness Week, which is conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2023. According to the NSF, “Sleep Awareness Week provides us with an opportunity to look at our own sleep habits and search for ways to improve on the quantity and quality of sleep we get. Eating right and exercising are used to maintain good health, but sleep can also aff ect one’s wellness.” Linden’s Rowley told the WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 4.50 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. 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The survey was designed to be undertaken daily during Sleep Awareness Week, where the students who participated were asked to log in with: 1) What time they went to bed 2) What time they woke up 3) How they felt in the morning 4) How they felt in the afternoon At the end of the week, Rowley explained, the students would gather up the data received and eventually compile results and issue a report on the fi ndings. “The students are excited about this project and what they might fi nd out about sleep and its relationship to students in our district,” said Rowley, “We are very pleased to see our students undertake this project and we fully support their work and look forward to a presentation of the results,” said Malden Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, in endorsing the project. School Committee Chair Mayor Gary Christenson also endorsed the project. “As long as it doesn’t include the adults,” he said, with a smile, adding that he is eager to hear the results. Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora and Ward 7 Member Keith Bernard also expressed support for the project at the meeting. After a question from Ward 6 School Committee Member Joseph Gray regarding any possible recommendations emanating from the students and educators following the survey, Rowley said that while no recommendations were anticipated, “our students are very interested in coming up with ideas for future projects or listening to suggestions from others.” The Malden Advocate will follow this project and detail its results in a future report. Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert – April 2 T he 35th Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert will be presented on Sunday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Malden. Combined area church choirs and soloists are under the direction of Malden resident Rosalind Mohnsen at the fi ne E. M. Skinner organ. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 ~ Malden Musings ~ Page 3 Christian Turns 13 By Peter F. Levine W e’ve been through thick and thin together going on13 years strong (reminds me of one of his favorite childhood songs, “you got a friend in me, we stick together and see it through, cuz you got a friend in me.”) From marathon sessions creating Play-Doh Godzilla to endless hours on the playgrounds at Amerige and Devir Park to countless hours spent shooting basketballs in the driveway – each moment recalled fondly, to say the least. My amazing grandson Christian turns 13 in March. Hard to imagine the concept “teenager.” I am beyond blessed to have had a key role during his childhood and to have shared that wonderfully imaginative world that he inhabits. Peter, Paul and Mary sang “a dragon lives forever, but not so little boys.” So, much like the protagonist in Puff the Magic Dragon, “one gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more.” Replaced by NBA2K23, a Fender Electric Guitar (extra distortion please), AAU hoop, and (good grief) – girls. I tell myself that it is, okay, cycle of life and all that jazz. I’d have it no other way. But ya know what? I wouldn’t mind one bit spending another night (or ten) with three-yearold Christian – sitting on my lap, watching episode after episode of Chip ’n’ Dale, Donald Duck, the Wiggles, and Baby Godzilla v Mothra. Lately Christian has turned to prose. An assignment in English Class piqued his interest. I’m hoping the creative writing bug has stung him good and hard. Proud beyond words of his first offering, he’s a natural (and far more talented than Papa was at his age!). Here he channels his inner Dr. Seuss using a “simile” as part of the assignment – not knowing what a simile was until I Googled it. Insert smiley face. “It’s Raining” by Christian J. Falzarano: “Today is a very nice day. I think I’ll go outside to play. Oh no, no way, today there is rain. That makes me glum. I’m sad, I wanted to have some fun. It’s okay, I’ll just find something else to do. I’ve looked and searched the halls of the house, boo hoo. I just can’t find anything that will not make me a grouch. I have an idea. It’s silly, but fun. Why don’t we go outside to run and run? Oh no, there’s a problem, it’s still raining. It’s okay, just do it! Let’s run in the rain today. It will be fun, and you’ll have a good day.” Christian has grown into a wonderful young man. Caring, up guy Kevin McGlinchy announced he will let the pros wait and will opt for Central Florida Community College. Meanwhile, the Malden Observer had their proverbial finger on the pulse of Maldonians, featuring a weekly column called “Speak Out” – a weekly forum for Malden’s most engaged citizens (think SeeClickFix but in print media). Maldonians were encouraged to anonymously leave voicemail messages on a recorded line which the paper would print, verbatim! It is laugh out loud funny! Here you go, Malden 2023, I bring to you five of the more coherent “Speak Out” diatribes from 1995, unedited, for your reading pleasure. My note: Maldonians liked to speak anonymously but when they did, they were very polite. MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19 AUTOTECH Birthday boy Christian J. Falzarano channels his inner Jerry West with this drive to the basket. loving, with a great sense of humor (and head of hair!), and if he sets his mind to it (and works on his mid-range-game), capable of setting the world on fire – destined for greatness. “Kvelling” beyond words, he could do no wrong in my eyes. 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A series of text messages on Jan. 1, 2021, convinced the informant that Marenghi was serious. According to the court affi davit, Marenghi told the source that he was having issues with his wife and that she had sought a restraining order against him. At that time, Marenghi “again raised the topic of killing his wife,” the affi davit says. The informant then apparently told Marenghi what it would take to do the job. The affi davit reads, “CS responded that if MARENGHI was serious about having his wife killed, then the cost would be $10,000 in cash. “MARENGHI agreed and provided CS with photographs of his wife, information regarding his wife’s employment location and hours, her home address in Malden, a description of her vehicle, and her telephone number.” After that conversation, the affi davit says, the confi dential source contacted the Northwood Police Department in New Hampshire. The local cops contacted the FBI, who interviewed CS the next day. After that, CS agreed to help with the investigation against Marenghi. Days later, on Jan. 13, 2021, under the direction of the FBI, CS gave Marenghi the name and contact information for someone who Marenghi believed “could be hired to murder his wife but who, in reality, would be an undercover FBI agent,” ac“You want to get rid of her?” to which Marenghi responded, “Yeah, I need to … to eliminate that problem.” UC stated, “I mean, we can make it look like an accident … it is your call.” Marenghi replied, “Yeah, well, I mean obviously that’s the best way.” At one point, Marenghi stated, Malden resident Massimo Marenghi pled guilty to a murder-for-hire plot from 2021, when he conspired with an FBI undercover agent posing as a contract killer, with Marenghi's wife as the target. (Courtesy Photo) cording to the affi davit. The confi dential source also told Marenghi what coded words to use in order to convey his request, “specifi cally that MARENGHI refer to the person as ‘Mrs. Smith,’ identify himself as someone named ‘Boston,’ and inquire about the ‘construction job,'” the affi davit says. Marenghi reached out to the undercover agent, who was referred to as “UC” in the affi davit, that same day, calling the number provided by CS and using the code words. That call was recorded. “Using coded language, the undercover agent indicated that the job would require ‘blueprints,’ ‘pictures of the site,’ ‘what time work could start,’ and a ‘preliminary invoice,’” the affi davit says. Marenghi and the undercover agent scheduled an in-person meeting for Jan. 20, 2021, about a week later. The affidavit detailed what happened during that meeting: During the meeting, Marenghi described a “situation” he needs “taken care of” – that is, his “soon-to-be” ex-wife. UC asked, “Well, I just - I just need her out of the way for now.” UC responded, “OK, well that’s … that’s totally diff erent. You either want her killed or you don’t.” Marenghi stated, “Um, I need - I need the problem eliminated," according to the court affi davit. Marenghi told the undercover agent that he may need some time to “free up some assets” in order to cover the $10,000 price tag. He also provided UC with a picture of his wife’s residence and explained how a contract killing could be carried out, documents show. He “explained in detail the location of the camera outside his wife’s house and described how someone could stand behind the barrels at the end of the driveway such that the person would be hidden from any cameras and out of sight from his wife,” the affi davit says. He “further provided a possible exit route likely to evade detection.” During a meeting nine days later, Marenghi gave UC $1,500 cash as a deposit for the murder, the affidavit says, apparently adding that the sooner the “demolition job” took place, the sooner he could pay the balance. Marenghi was indicted the following month, in March 2021. He faces a potential 10 years in prison and possible fi nancial penalties. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing for June 8. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET

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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Touring Malden’s Ferryway School S t Patrick’s Day tour of Malden’s Ferryway School had some surprises and interesting encounters. My fi rst tour of the school. I just know it’s going to be a good day, when a charming young student walks by me in a line, that’s going back to class, and he asks me if I’m running to be the next President! Student: “Are you running for president?” Myself: “Are you going to vote for me?” Students: “Yes!” Myself: “Bonus points! Thank you!” Maybe it was my green tie, because another student asked me if I was her President. I smiled and did a presidential wave. The positive friendly atmosphere from our inspiring students is infectious and heartwarming. At least a couple of students blindsided me with 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? 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There’s a hefty price tag for repair and upgrades to HVAC equipment in our school buildings, but it is worth it. I was there nearly ten years back, when we parents forced repairs to the Linden school roof to deter water leaks. Learning that the Ferryway school was built using the same structural design as the Linden and was also suffering from leaks, was eye opening news. I’ll be keeping an eye out to understand the progress of any roof repairs, that may be happening this coming off -season at the Ferryway school. In this day of technology, I was fascinated by the library in the school. The extensive library resources were engaging for the eager young minds as they got their hands on all manner of books to read. One of the classrooms today got a mini-lecture from me on the importance of learning the various world mythologies as they were learning about Greek mythology. I lectured so that ~ Home of the Week ~ LYNNFIELD - 1st AD - CAREFREE LIVING AT ITS BEST! 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Of course it wouldn’t be a fun trip without dodge ball in the Ferryway gym. I couldn’t play with the students, but at least I worked defense near the edge to defl ect any stray balls ricocheting towards our superintendent’s back. From the morning Pledge of Ward 6 School Committee Member Joseph Gray meets with Superintendent NoriegaMurphy and some of the talented teaching staff of Malden’s Ferryway School. Allegiance to the final bell to go home, we have a very robust and wonderful school here at the Ferryway in Malden. Sincerely, Joseph Gray Ward 6 School Committee Member Malden Chamber of Commerce to host third Asian Business Pitch Competition on April 27 T he Malden Chamber of Commerce announces that Malden has been selected to host the third Asian Business Pitch Competition on April 27 from 5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. at the Malden Public Library (36 Salem St., Malden). The Pitch Competition is part of the Asian Business Training and Mentorship Program (ABTM), a service off ered by the Asian American Civic Association (AACA). The Competition gives Asian business owners the opportunity to “pitch” their business. Geared to both existing businesses and those in the idea phase, participants will have a coaching session with a judge at the end of the session, and there will be cash prizes for those who excel in different categories. Funding for the prizes comes from a generous grant from J.P. Morgan Chase. Participants must preregister, but the contest is free and open to the public to view. To register or for more information, visit https://www.aaca-boston. org/abtm.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 7 Boston man faces murder charge in stabbing death of Malden man, 79 Body was discovered in Kennedy Drive apartment in city’s fi rst homicide case of 2023 By Steve Freker A 33-year-old Boston man sought in connection with the stabbing death of an elderly Malden man, whose body was discovered in late February in his Kennedy Drive apartment, is now wanted for murder. A warrant for murder issued for Dion Smith, of Boston, was announced through the offi ce of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, in the case of the slaying of Ronald Gilbert, who was found dead in his apartment by Malden Police on February 22. A medical examiner ruled the victim had been stabbed about 30 times. Malden police were called to Kennedy Drive for an odor coming from Gilbert’s apartment. Once inside, fi rst responders found Gilbert dead, with what they said were The investigation has also revealed that Smith was not a resident of the building, and the suspect and victim did not appear to have known each other. The investigation continues with no known motive at this time, with earlier speculation in the case related to possible robbery. The case is being investigatDion Smith, 33, is wanted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s office in connection with the stabbing death of Ronald Gilbert, 79, of Kennedy Drive, Malden, in the city's fi rst 2023 murder case. obvious signs of decomposition. According to investigators, it now appears that the victim was killed in late December 2022. ed by Malden Police and Mass. State Police detectives assigned to the Middlesex DA’s office. Anyone who may have any information on the whereabouts of the suspect, Dion Smith, or any other knowledge of the case is encouraged to contact either the DA's office at 781897-8300 or the Malden Police Dept. Detectives Division at 781-397-7171, ext. 1205. Information may be given by the public anonymously to both agencies. BIRTHDAY | FROM PAGE 1 birthday! A festive celebration was held that included refreshments and lots of dancing. Born on March 20, 1920, in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, Anilia moved to the United States in 1987 to be closer to family. She is the proud mother of eight children and 15 grandchildren. Anilia very much enjoys spending time with family and friends. When the Mayor asked Anilia what her secret is for living such a long and healthy life, she responded that “always being a good person” has been her key to longevity. Advertise in theADVOCATE Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq.

Page 8 HONORED | FROM PAGE 1 not only a national success story in the early to mid-1930s, but also drew international acclaim in the arena of track and field. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson honored her memory once again in early May of 2020, when he announced the city was dedicating, in her name, a running, walking and cycling Loop connecting trails that encircle the Malden River. The Loop was also dedicated in the name of the late Malden Court Clerk-Magistrate Joseph Croken, a longtime bikGerry 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 ing enthusiast before his sudden passing in 2007. Stokes Fraser burst onto the THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 al claim to her hometown when international stage at the age of just 18, when she tied a world record in the standing broad jump event as a member of a women’s track and field club in December 1931, just a few months after her senior year at Malden High School. First-ever Malden resident & first Black woman selected for U.S. Olympics Just a few months after that, she brought further internationshe became the first (and only) Malden resident, man or woman, ever to be named to a U.S. Olympic Team, when she was selected as a sprinter for the 1932 Olympic Games, which that year were being hosted in Los Angeles, Calif. Stokes Fraser also made history as she and teammate Tidye Pickett, an exceptional athlete from Chicago, Ill., were the first two Black women to be selected as U.S. Olympians that year. Sadly, neither Stokes Fraser nor Pickett were able to compete and represent their country in the 1932 Olympic Games – replaced at the last minute in the 4 x 100 relay event. Since the two women had appeared to have earned the right to a spot on that relay team due to their performances at pre-Olympics time trials and the fact their 11th hour replacements were white women, race has been cited by a number of historians as being a factor in their being denied a spot to compete in any official Olympics events in 1932. Both women again were picked to compete in the 1936 Olympics, this time the historic Games being held in Berlin, the heart of Nazi Germany. These Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * 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 R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! 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Once again, Stokes Fraser did not get an opportunity to compete – left off the relay team once again. Pickett did go on to achieve notoriety as the first African-American woman in history to compete for the U.S. Olympic Team, though an injury ended her quest for a medal in the semifinals of the 100 meter sprint. Though, by the numbers, Stokes Fraser did not excel in the pre-competition times as she had four years earlier, again it appeared she had earned a spot in the 4 x 100 relay with the better performances. But again, some sports historians claim racism was ultimately a factor in her being denied a chance to run. Louise Mae Stokes Fraser grew up in Malden and excelled in all athletics in her formative years, despite the fact that women’s participation in sports competition was extremely limited both by opportunity and public opinion. Added to the limitations was the fact that in many parts of the United States segregation according to race was prevalent and in effect in many ways and on a number of levels. A flat out paucity of available opportunities for would-be women athletes in both team and individual sports was indeed one major barrier. Add to that the belief in many circles that athletic competition was innately wrong, physically and mentally, for women to participate in. From the late 19th century right up until the 1940s, prominent scientific minds spoke against women competing in athletics, citing adverse effects anywhere from the child-bearing process to mental instability. Who was Louise Mae Stokes Fraser? Louise May Stokes grew up near Malden’s downtown and dent at the then brand-new Beebe Junior High School on Pleasant Street in the late 1920s, before moving on to Malden High School. It was there that Louise Mae began to excel athletically. She starred on the fledgling Beebe girls’ basketball team, which was a very rudimentary, six-onsix game, with only one dribble allowed per player at a time and only three players allowed over halfcourt of the small court surface at a time. These girls’ basketball rules remained essentially the same for 50 years, into the 1970s. She caught the eye of a local track enthusiast and organizer, William H. Quaine, who ran the Onterora Club, a private track and field club in the area. Quaine quickly took an interest in Stokes Fraser and began to guide her career, entering her in races and events around the region. This coincided with her athletic participation at Malden High School, where she was a member of the Class of 1931 who competed in basketball and girls’ track and field. She established MHS school records in nearly every event offered and balanced her time by singing in the choir at Eastern Avenue Baptist Church. ‘The Malden Meteor’ sets a World Record in 1931 In the spring of her senior year, at Quaine’s urging, she entered the Boston-based Women’s Track Championships held in the Fens near Fenway Park and adjacent to where Northeastern University is now located. Stokes Fraser wowed the large crowd in attendance by winning four events and setting a New England record in the 100 meter sprint with a time of 12.9 seconds. Most remarkably, she also tied the World Record in the standing broad jump, with a mark of 8 feet-5 3/4 inches. She was awarded the James Michael Curley Mayor’s Cup as the event’s Most Outstanding Performer. Furthermore, as news of her world record began to spread, almost immediately, national attention began to come Stokes Fraser’s way. A bright future appeared to be looming for the young teen girl who many had started to call “The Malden Meteor.” Part Two of a two-part series on Louise Mae Stokes Fraser, “The Malden Meteor,” will appear in next Friday’s Malden Advocate.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 9 Malden Porchfest Kick-off Fundraiser on March 30 O n Saturday, June 10, Malden will host its second annual Porchfest. Local musicians and other artists will perform on porches, in parks and block parties across the city all afternoon, providing free music to residents in family-friendly, convivial outdoor settings. Porchfest will be a celebration of local musical talent and community unity. It will connect neighbors via art and music, stimulate the creative economy and spread joy! Come to the Kick-off Fundraiser Party on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 at 110 Grill (200 Exchange St. in Malden). Meet the organizers and learn about exciting new enhancements to Porchfest this year. Be sure to mention Porchfest when you place your food or drink order, and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Porchfest. Be prepared to buy raffl e tickets to win some incredible prizes! Looking for an unforgettable night out? Bid on tickets to the Huntington Theatre or the brand new Malden-based Mystic Side Opera. Is rock-climbing on your bucket list? Enter to win a family pass to Rock Spot Climbing. Been meaning to try the new Mineirão Steakhouse? It is said... in Malden hat Monday, March 20 was the fi rst offi cial day of spring, and it also brought some delightful weather, with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. *** That for all the hullabaloo over Mayor Gary Christenson’s offi - cial “Winter is Over” declaration in early February, what followed was that he was essentially correct as we received snow on exactly two days after his announcement, totaling about 3 1/2 inches. *** That once again Malden made it to the national news level, as the Mayor’s “cancellation” of winter was reported nationally on a CNN news report in recent weeks. *** That longtime Malden Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, who will be counted as one of the longest-serving Councillors in municipal history when his service concludes, will be a candidate for reelection in this fall’s Malden city election. Right now he is the longest continuous-serving Councillor at the dais. *** That Ward 2 School Committee Member Robert McCarthy Jr. is also seeking reelection to another two-year term, according to the word on the street. *** That longtime Malden Public Schools Administrative Assistant Judie (Spadafora) Sullivan, the popular Malden High School icon who has served decades at MHS for three principals, brightening the days of thousands of students with her quick wit and kindness, will be retiring at about the end of this month. *** That tryouts are being held this Saturday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Maplewood Park (220 Maplewood St., Malden) for Malden Youth Baseball players who have not yet been assigned to a team, and anyone seeking further information should go to the website: maldenyouthbaseball.org *** That a line from a 1972 Classic Rock fave by Loudon Wainwright III, “Dead skunk in the middle of the road,” comes to mind – as the Malden Dept. of Public Works’ Parks Division was summoned to Maplewood Park to remove the same from a spot beside the playing fi eld after the striped critter apparently met its demise. *** That nearly 300 student-athletes began the Spring Sports season at Malden High School on Monday – as post-COVID numbers continue to surge for participants – one of the highest turnouts for the school year in sports at MHS in the better part of a decade. *** That Malden Square continues to be a hotspot in both dining and gaming, as each end of Pleasant Street and Exchange Street (and in the middle) are jam-packed with patrons – some partaking of both – with parking space at a premium. *** That the Golden Tornado Club, the booster club for Malden High School athletics, is hosting a fundraiser Bowling Tournament, Changing Lanes, at Town Line Luxury Lanes (Broadway, Malden) in May, and anyone who would to bowl as an individual or enter a team should contact Board members Jeanne Marquardo (781397-6007) or Katie Bowdridge for more information. 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Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Seniors 2 Seniors fosters collaborative, intergenerational relationship between Malden High School seniors and senior citizens By Tara Vocino I t all started with a Linden kid and an elementary school principal back in the day, somewhere in the mid-197’s in Malden. William T.J. Dempsey, Principal, taught character at the Linden Elementary School, with Friday assemblies and field trips out into the real world to learn about life. In sixth grade, students were taken to places like the Annemark Nursing Home on the Malden-Saugus-Revere border to attend a resident’s 100th birthday celebration. The residents reveled in the lively presence of the children, and the sixth graders were impacted by the visit. A beautiful connection was sparked between generations, each group learning and being energized by the other. Fast-forward to now. Dempsey is a senior citizen, getting close to the 100 years mark himself. Event Organizer Mary Ellen O’Meara returns to Malden after many years away, strikes up a friendship and begins weekly check-in visits to her former principal. They discuss elder life in general and the inability to get out and do things (especially during and after Covid) and the need that seniors have to cope with loneliness and solitude. An idea is engendered to recreate that magical moment of revelation between generations. The concept focuses on connecting high school seniors and senior citizens; originally to combat social isolation and loneliness in a Covid-19 world, but then it evolved more into an opportunity to exchange experiences between two generations, embodying Malden’s “Strong past, Proud future” motto. Seniors to Seniors (S2S) was born. The program – supported by Mayor Gary Christenson from the onset – has been made possible through a collaboration between Malden High School and Forestdale Park Senior Living. Initial meetings have been held at Malden High School since the fall, with close coordination between Paul Marques, National Honor Society and Key Club advisor, Arlene Ceppetelli, a retired-but-still-active MHS teacher, and Mary Ellen O’Meara, Project Leader and original “Linden kid.” “The students participated in the first few meetings to hear about the concept and contribute their impressions and ideas,” O’Meara said. “Mr. Marques was vital to the project, he communicated energy and enthusiasm to the students. He really internalized the idea and enriched it with his own experiences with elders growing up.” The search for a senior living faShown from left to right: Forestdale Park Community Relations Director Sarah Starkweather, Mayor Gary Christenson, event organizer Mary Ellen O’Meara (displaying the S2S logo), Forestdale Park Senior Living EnrichedLife Director Molly Splinder and Forestdale Park Executive Director Terri Guenard. cility partner was not easy, the program being rejected by the first organization approached. “Ms. Ceppetelli contacted Forestdale Park Senior Living, and we were invited to a meeting,” O’Meara said. “The concept was received with open arms by Executive Director Terri Guenard and her team, and they have also helped develop the project to fit their residents’ needs.” The project was launched on Tuesday with a Meet and Greet event at Forestdale Park. MHS Seniors encounter the Forestdale seniors for the first time for some light snacks and a fun activity to get to know each other. The visits are planned to begin in April and will run through May. The program is expected to have as many as 25 pairs of “seniors and seniors” participating in a total of eight visits. S2S has organized a “Memoirs” activity, in which the senior citizens will be invited to talk about their lives growing up in Malden and the surrounding area. The students will be able to structure the visits with conversation guides, and they will document the senior’s memories. In this way, Malden adolescents will be enriched by learning about the history of Malden and its citizens, and elders will be able to share their valuable life experiences with youth. At the end of the program, the senior citizens will receive a written version of their conversations, for themselves and their families. S2S will keep copies to have an ongoing record of participants’ stories. The program is meant to be ongoing, foreseeably scheduling fall and spring editions. The activities will evolve and change based on the experience and opinions of the seniors in S2S. The logo colors are based on the current Malden logo. The city name has been added, in a similar city logo font, to represent our roots, although the image will be most often utilized without the city’s name. The first S is solid, sturSenior citizens in the front row, pictured from left to right: Ellen Apple, Marion Desmond and Jean and Joe Luciano with Malden High School Key Club, Y leaders and National Honor Society members (in back). (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Event Organizer Mary Ellen O’Meara said she’d like students to learn from senior citizens and vice versa. dy and in a bold, modern font, representing our MHS seniors. It is linked to the rest of the image by the number 2, which at the same time forms a loosely discernible heart shape in blue and gold. The second S is written in cursive; it is elegant but frailer compared to the first one and looks a bit worn, as though a not-so-steady, aged hand had drawn the letter. The 2 joins the two letters; they are gently and gracefully balanced on it, symbolizing mutual support between our two generations. Strong Past, Proud Future! Pictured from left to right Malden High School Jenkins House Principal Jayson Payeur, Chaimaa Assli, Gabriela Krupka, Malden High School Brunelli House Principal Ewald Charles, retired teacher Arlene Ceppetelli, retired Linden School teacher Francis Brown, former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown and retired Linden School Principal William Dempsey. Mayor Gary Christenson thanked students, especially seniors who are planning the next phase of their life, for volunteering their time. Forestdale Park Senior Living Executive Director Terri Guernard did an “Eye Opener” for broadcast media. Shown from left to right: Malden High School students Palgon Tsering, Gabriela Krupka, Isabella Ivy, Chaimaa Assli, Katelin Dzuong, Liam Bloom, Nyandeng Yak and Matthew Ren at the Seniors 2 Seniors launch on Tuesday at Forestdale Park Senior Living.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 11 CDC: Most Middle and High School students do not get enough sleep Report: Students lacking adequate nightly sleep face higher risk for physical and mental health problems By Steve Freker T he numbers are eye-opening and revealing when it comes to the amount of time most students spend with their eyes closed. According to the federal U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most students who attend Grades 6–12 are not getting enough sleep and the problem is getting worse. Being sleep-deprived in these age categories is especially damaging to shortand long-term overall health and could put these preteens and adolescents at much higher risk for illnesses and mental health issues. How much sleep someone needs depends on their age. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children aged 6–12 years should regularly sleep 9–12 hours per 24 hours and teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours per 24 hours. The recommendation apparently is not being followed by a majority of teens and preteens in middle and high school years. The CDC tracks sleep habits in a variety of ways, primarily from results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which is traditionally administered to high schools each spring, traditionally in March. Malden High School ninth-graders also participate in the national Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) survey. SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as those who are at risk of developing these disorders. Primary care centers, hospital emergency rooms, trauma centers, and other community settings provide opportunities for early intervention with at-risk substance users before more severe consequences occur. Malden High School ninth-graders were administered the SBIRT Testing in school last week. Here are the latest findings from the CDC: —Among middle school students, 57.8% reported insufficient sleep (fewer than the recommended 9–11 hours each 24hour period), with nearly 12% 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! Most research and studies show that teens and adolescents in middle school (Grades 6-8) and high school (Grades 9-12) do not get the recommended amount of sleep. (Courtesy Photo) reporting sleeping fewer than 6 hours a night. —Among high school students, 72.7% reported insufficient sleep, with about 20% reporting sleeping fewer than 6 hours a night. —In both groups studied, females fared worse than males, with 59.6% of middle school females and 75.6% of high school females reporting insufficient sleep, compared with 56% of middle school males and 69.9% of high school males. —The percentage of high school students who reported getting sufficient sleep dropped from 30.9% to 27.3% between 2015 and 2018 (2015 was the first year the YRBS was administered to middle school children). —Among states, Connecticut recorded the highest prevalence of high school students reporting insufficient sleep, at 80.1%. Massachusetts high school students reporting less than 8 hours sleep was ranked the 20th highest in the United States at 78.7%. At the middle school level, the highest prevalence was recorded in Kentucky, at 64.7%. —Boston high school–aged students reported the highest percentage of insufficient sleep with 84% reporting not getting 8 or more hours of sleep nightly. In assisting caregivers in coming up with ways to help students get enough sleep, the CDC advises the following strategies: —Stick to a consistent sleep schedule during the school week and weekends. This means going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning. —Adolescents whose parents set bedtimes are more likely to get enough sleep. —Limit light exposure and technology use in the evenings. —Parents can limit when their children may use electronic devices – referred to as a “media curfew.” With regard to teen and adolescent sleep during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, studies showed the following: —While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according to a new study from McGill University. —Changes to daily routines triggered by lockdowns allowed teenagers to follow a biological impulse to wake up and sleep later, reducing daytime sleepiness. 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Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Let's be Cool Together: Malden’s Wicked Cool Survey, Climate Action Plan, Earth Day at Pine Banks Park Summers are getting hotter survey in Arabic W icked Cool Mystic is our community project (Malden and Everett) to design projects to help people in Malden and Everett stay cool during our hotter summers – you can find more information about the project at https://mysticriver.org/climate-resilience Concerned about how hot our summers are getting? Don’t know how you can help? Take a survey community survey (below) to help our community fi nd the best solutions for us! • Arabic: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78NPsQMhnq5Uke2 • English: https://bostonu. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_erDwrhJ8NqHVTTw Summers are getting hotter survey in English • Simplifi ed Chinese: https:// bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_bQxqfE2xhPfpSJ0 • Spanish: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_24qHiug8Q0mvyui • Vietnamese: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_839WYrGDVgRyaSa Join the Friends of the Malden River and the Resilient Mystic Collaborative to share this knowledge and surveys. Please let them know when you send it out! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Malden’s Wicked Cool Ambassador, Lisa Sulda, at lisasulda@gmail. com or Friends of the Malden River (FoMR). In addition to this, Malden’s Malden Public Library hosts networking program for people 50 years and older. Summers are getting hotter survey in Simplifi ed Chinese Climate Action Plan is gearing up for a spring kickoff at Malden’s Environmental Fair. This will be held at Pine Banks Park on April 15 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. There will be information booths on available resources for saving money and saving the planet, paper shredding, Blue Bike Promotions, Bike to the Sea’s Bike Kitchen demos, shrub seedlings giveaways and more! • You can watch the recording of the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission meeting, including the extended presentation on the Greenhouse Gas Audit, at https://cityofmalden.zoom. us/rec/play/BK6Y8DFXWIjZswHxk9nb56RWYkJ7Uqtx-_ Summers are getting hotter survey in Spanish R6nvx6l5tDF6LpUbovzT4CgtsxKcUkbVgWJQDM3s_ wC0v6.5Bad2V-GJwGKaKsS?continueMode=true&_x_zm_ rtaid=uK7J53qYQCS0q-nmAHo4Pg.1679499796559. bfade9f0ffb1767598aca29297b99926&_x_zm_rhtaid=868 • You can also access the information on the Green Malden page: https://www.cityofmalden.org/952/Climate-Action-Plan • This is the step-by-step guide to the tool on the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s website of the methodology for the GreenHouse Gas Inventory: https://www. mapc.org/wp-content/upSummers are getting hotter survey in Vietnamese loads/2020/03/04102020_ MAPC-Step-by-Step-GHG-Inventory-Guide.pdf • Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass Environmental Trust license plate: https://www.mass.gov/ guides/a-guide-to-purchasing-a-specialty-environmental-license-plate Mission of The Friends of Malden River: FoMR seeks to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Check out our facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver) and website (https://maldenriver.wordpress. com/) for more information! 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group info

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 13 CYBERATTACKS | FROM PAGE 1 in Malden in January. All of the City Council members at the meeting held earlier this month pledged to strongly support the IT director and department to maintain and improve city cyber defense systems with upcoming and future budgetary attention. As the world moves at lightning pace to more and more digitalization of information, so comes a dramatic increase in cyberattacks – small and large – seeking to compromise information, primarily for financial gain. According to Rodrigues, experts expect cyberattacks to continue to increase in both quantity and, unfortunately, strength and quality of attacks against established cyber-defense systems. “In the past four years alone, about 442 million people have been victims of cyberattacks, and there have been 5,221,000 verified attacks in the U.S. alone in the past 12 months,” Rodriques told the Malden City Council is a recent presentation that was both informational and educational in its content. The presentation was centered on the cause, response and aftermath of the “Despite everyone’s best efforts, this [cyberattacks] is a huge problem for every community in every state, and we will continue to fight it as best we can,” Rodrigues told the Councillors. “We will continue to make sure all of the holes are plugged, even though sometimes it is like a game of ‘whack-a-mole” – you address one issue and another pops Barbara Murphy City Council President cyberattack on Malden city informational systems on January 25 of this year. The main impetus of governmental systems is an expected “ransomware” attack, where cybercriminals take over, or “hijack” city records, files and operating systems and hold them for monetary ransoms, by encrypting it all, not releasing them unless a ransom is paid. “There have been about 77,000 attacks or penetrations of systems just here in Massachusetts in the past three months,” Rodrigues explained. “It is happening every day, somewhere; it is 24/7.” The Malden IT director said Craig Spadafora Councillor-at-Large that while the systems were invaded – briefly – and detected right away, some City of Malden employees’ personal information was compromised. All appropriate steps were taken and there have been no reports of any recurring thefts or cyber activity against those Malden employees. Rodrigues said Malden was fortunate, as city investment into cyber defense programs has put this community near the top of the list in terms of cyber protection, statewide. “We are continuously evaluating our [cyber defense] looking for ways we can achieve system hardening,” Rodrigues said. right up. “These attacks are wellplanned and very well-funded,” Rodrigues said, though he did note that the Malden cyberattack did not originate from a foreign country or state; that was ruled out right away, he said. Rodrigues said the Malden cyber defense program has many facets and many levels, including email “spam” filters, internet web filters, virus detection and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tracking – all of this is in place and working 24 hours a day, every day. “The AI is a gamechanger. It is like a really intelligent five-year-old with an IQ of 2000,” Rodrigues said. “Without [some of the technology we have in place], some of these system penetrations could go undetected for months,” he added. City Council President Barbara Murphy (Ward 5) told Rodrigues that “I always felt we had not invested enough in our IT department [and defense systems], before the past few years when we have done so.” “You have our attention now. This is time to tell us what you need,” Murphy said in reference to budget deliberations, which will be coming up soon. “We have to do everything in our power to ensure your department has the most up-to-date systems to protect ourselves.” “I have descriptions of what you and our other city staff, public safety and others did as a Super Bowl you never wished you were in... and you scored a touchdown,” Murphy added. “We are ready to assist you in any way. This is a top priority situation and this is the year to ask [for assistance],” Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O'Malley said. “It is time we get serious about this, even more than we have been,” said Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora. “We are here to assist and support in any way possible.”

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Chinese Herbs Store Hosts Grand opening MSO Warrant Apprehension Unit participated in over 200 arrests in 2022 Unit worked with Middlesex DA to return 19 wanted fugitives to Massachusetts M embers of the Warrant Apprehension Unit (WAU) of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) made or assisted in nearly 215 arrests in 2022, officials announced recently. WAU is comprised of three deputy sheriffs and a member of the Lowell Police Department. The unit works in partnership with the MSO’s intelligence analysts and Inner Perimeter Security Unit, as well as the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) and other local and national law enforcement partners. “Whether it’s through innoThe Chinese Herbs Store hosted their recent ribbon-cutting and grand opening last week at 37 Pleasant Street location. Pictured from left to right, are; co-owner Amy Wu, Cindy Yu, Peter Caso, Mayor Gary Christenson, co-owner LiLy Wu and Jason Law. Malden offers outpatient mental health referral service to residents and public school students vative treatment programming we provide within our facility or through the work of our Warrant Apprehension Unit, members of the MSO work tirelessly to maintain and enhance public safety,” said Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “But we cannot do this important work alone. That’s why our collaboration with our local, state and federal partners is so crucial.” Among those taken into custody by the Warrant Apprehension Unit in 2022 was a 58-year-old Lowell woman, who was wanted in Maine in connection with a 1985 cold case that involved the death of an unidentified newborn baby. “The Warrant Apprehension Unit’s success is the direct result of the collaboration and partnerships between MSO, MSP, and LPD,” said Lowell Police Superintendent Barry Golner. “A unit like this could not exist if it were not for the teamwork of all involved. The LPD would like to express our gratitude to the sheriff, the colonel, and their teams.” WAU also worked with VFAS and the Lawrence Police Department to arrest a 30-year-old Lawrence man charged with attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and assault & battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with a case out of Marlborough District Court. In addition, WAU members also worked with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office to safely return 19 wanted fugitives to Massachusetts from other states. Included among those 19 was a 40-year-old Florida man wanted on nine warrants charging him with 37 felonies and 27 misdemeanors across seven different district courts in Middlesex, Suffolk and Franklin Counties. “When individuals are able to deliberately evade law enforcement, public safety and confidence in law enforcement is compromised. Our work with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Warrant Apprehension Unit ensures that individuals who flee while facing charges in Massachusetts are returned to appear in court. I am very grateful to all of the agencies who partner to accomplish this important goal,” said Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Melrose Arts & Crafts Society announces monthly meeting William James College INTERFACE Referral Service M ayor Gary Christenson and the City of Malden Health Department led by Director Chris Webb are collaborating with William James College’s INTERFACE Referral Service to bring a free outpatient mental health referral service to Malden. The initiative was launched in February and provides access to an outpatient mental health resource and referral helpline to help residents and/or public school students become connected with outpatient mental health providers. “There is no doubt that COVID-19 has affected the mental health and well-being of many individuals and families,” said Mayor Christenson. “Unfortunately, in the aftermath of the pandemic, it has become especially difficult to access outpatient mental health services. This helpline will hopefully take down some of the barriers that exist and assist callers so that they can secure the mental health resources that they need.” The referral service process consists of an intake with a resource and referral counselor who will match the caller with a provider who accommodates their needs. There is also a follow-up once the referral is made. This service is available to Malden residents and/or public school students only, though nonresidents might be able to take advantage of the service if their community is one of the over 60 communities contracted to offer the service. Please check out the website to see the other communities that are eligible: https://interface.williamjames.edu/communities The service is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and can be accessed by calling 888244-6843. Visit https://interface. williamjames.edu/community/ malden to view a helpful flyer about the process or view other resources available in our region. Please note that the referral service is not a mental health hotline. Anyone in need of immediate assistance should call 911. he monthly meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society will be held on Monday, March 27 at First Baptist Church at 561 Main St. in Melrose from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. This month there will be two classes. Pat Boyer and Dotty Iudice will teach two different flower arrangements. Kris Rodolico, Executive Director of Follow Your Art Community Studios, will give an overall view of what they offer and answer any questions members might have. After the lecture, there will be a short business meeting followed by dessert and refreshments. Last month, the society held its monthly meeting on February 27 at the same time and place as above. Stacey Dinarello taught an African style of painting, which was very popular, and members produced some delightful paintings. Judi T Lamentea taught a class on bracelet-making, which produced some lovely bracelets that members wore home. After the classes, members not only listened to a quilling demonstration but also participated in making a quilling card they could take home. Quilling is an ancient art that originated in China or Egypt and was popular in the 18th century. More recently, quilling has been used to decorate postcards, cards, notebooks and pictures. The Society meets on the fourth Monday of each month, and the members meet, talk and exchange advice and ideas. The Society has members from over eight surrounding communities and welcomes anyone – no matter where they come from. If you are interested in learning more or have any questions, please contact Dorothy Iudice at 781662-2099. Hope to see you soon.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 15 MTEC Camping Field Trip a Fun Success O ver February vacation 19 teens from the Malden Teen Enrichment Center (MTEC) traveled on a threeday excursion to Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, New Hampshire. Cardigan Lodge is next to the 5,000-acre Mount Cardigan State Forest and is located on a 1,200-acre reservation owned by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). MTEC has gone on many trips in the past – enjoying camping in the summer and hiking during the spring and fall. MTEC can provide teens the opportunity to have these experiences through its ties with the AMC, which helps provide them with training and outdoor gear for use on the trips. AMC provides Outdoor Leadership Training to MTEC teens to equip them with the tools and skills necessary to lead students out in nature, including activities like snowshoe training. They then have access to the specific gear and equipment necessary for the activities. MTEC staffer Jacob Mullin-Bernstein said, “This is a great partnership and gives kids an opportunity free of charge, and at a discounted rate for MTEC, to take part in activities that would otherwise be costly.” As the trip began, MTEC Coordinator Cathy MacMullin announced that the students would be learning Malden High’s “Fight Song” during the trip. Mayor Gary Christenson also stopped by to wish the students a successful and safe journey as they headed 100 miles North into the mountains of rural New Hampshire. The students thoroughly enjoyed their experiences, which included hikes by the river, snowshoeing, sledding, playing lots of games and sitting by the outdoor fireplace. They look forward to more outdoor experiences and collaborations with AMC. Malden Reads and author Steve Kluger talk baseball I t’s spring in New England, and that means mud, occasionally snow, and baseball. To talk all things baseball, including his efforts to restore the baseball field at Manzanar Internment Camp, Malden Reads is pleased to host a best-selling author and baseball enthusiast, Steve Kluger. Kluger, the author of several books, including “Last Days of Summer” and “Changing Pitches,” will visit the Malden Public Library on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 7 p.m. to discuss baseball, the Red Sox and his involvement in lobbying the U.S. government to restore the baseball field at Manzanar Internment Camp in Manzanar, Calif. In the aftermath of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government ordered 120,000 Japanese Americans to be imprisoned in hastily built camps. They were given 48 hours to sell their homes, businesses and possessions and could take only what they could carry – typically two suitcases per adult. These camps were surrounded by barbed wire, equipped with search lights and patrolled by armed guards. JapSteve Kluger Author anese-American citizens’ draft eligibility was reassigned as 4C (enemy alien status) in the process. “They Called Us Enemy” by actor/author/activist George Takei, the Malden Reads selection for our 13th season, takes place during those years. This book is a memoir of Takei’s youth while incarcerated during World War II in an internment camp, and tells not only his personal story, but chronicles a difficult time in American history. Life in the camps was hard, and people were looking for This shows a baseball field at the Manzanar Internment Camp in Manzanar, Calif., in the 1940s. (Photo credit: Ansel Adams) distractions to keep their spirits up. Baseball had been introduced in Japan in the 1870s and was very popular there as in America. Baseball teams were formed within seven of these camps, and four of the teams were able to travel to play each other. “Without baseball, camp life would have been miserable,” said George Omachi, a prisoner who later became a scout for Major League Baseball. In 2000, although the Department of the Interior began restoring Manzanar as a historic landmark, this project did not include the renovation of the baseball field. Kluger joined a group lobbying the U.S. government to begin that restoration process, which was approved in 2022. To quote Mr. Kluger, “A memorial to Manzanar without its baseball diamond is like the Pledge of Allegiance without the flag...baseball was perhaps one of the few aspects of the lives they’d led prior to incarceration that they were allowed to keep with them after everything else had been taken away. The inclusion of a diamond might achieve what reparations alone couldn’t facilitate: healing.” This talk is free to the public and will be held at the Malden Public Library’s Converse Art Galleries from 7-8 p.m. with a Q&A following. Light refreshments will be served.

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Eagles Conclude Historic Season at State Championships By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School girls swim team recently concluded their season at the MIAA Division 2 State Championships. The meet was a success for the young team across the board – finishing 15th overall – and continues to show that the girls’ team is becoming a mainstay as a top 15 program in the state with 52 points. The meet was punctuated by many top 20 finishes. In the first event of the meet, the medley relay team of Lana Albuquerque and Sydney Cao, paired with Britney Nayiga and Lucia Antonucci, came in 10th place with a time of 1:57.17. Nayiga’s split of 32.32 in the breaststroke leg is one of the fastest in team history. Following the relay in the 200 Individual Medley, where a swimmer swims two lengths of each stroke – butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle – freshman Isabella Cirame finished in 20th place at 2:20.35. Only one freshman finished ahead of Cirame in the event. In the 50 Freestyle, freshman Nayiga sprinted to an 18th overall finish in a lifetime best of 25.83. Cao, an outstanding sophomore, placed 11th in the 100 Freestyle, scoring six points while putting herself at number four in the Eagle swim record book in the process, with a time of 56.79. In the 200 Freestyle Relay, the Eagles placed in the top eight with a seventh overall finish. Their time of 1:43.63 is the second fastest Eagle relay in history. What is most exciting is that the relay consisted of only one sophomore, Lana Albuquerque, and three freshmen: Britney Nayiga, Isabella Cirame and Lucia Antonucci. Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo was proud of the team’s performance, stating that he “couldn’t ask for a better ending to a historic girl’s season. We have asked a lot of this very young group of swimmers, and they responded as I knew they would. What is most exciting is just how young this team is, and the sky really is the limit for them over the next couple of years!” This concludes the season for Pictured from left to right: Khloe Co, Isabella Cirame, Lucia Antonucci and Isabelle Pennachio. the Mystic Valley Eagles girls’ swim team. For complete coverage of MV athletics, follow along on Twitter (@MVAthletics), Instagram (@mysticvalleyrcs) and Facebook (Mystic Valley Regional Charter School). ~ Malden Neighborhood Basketball League ‘Big Dance’ Weekend ~ dozen – but Joe did lead all players with a game-high of 33. Fun Fact … Only five of the 10 coaches got on the scoreboard in this one. Six of the seven players scored, but it was A. Martino of the Sixers who led the All-Stars with 17. The Coaches with this Victory now hold a 22-14 advantage in the face-to-face battles. Game 2 – Celtics 73, Bullets 55 As Predicted 1 vs 2 came to Fruition and the Emerald kept their Momentum from the last time they played the Boys in Blue. And it didn’t hurt that they were shooting at a high percentage this game as well. At some point during the game, it looked like they couldn’t miss? The Bullets who all but ran away from the pack at the start of the season, seemed to have struggled the last few weeks at times & it came back to haunt them in the Big Dance. A Great season for both squads… The Bullets, who usually have a lead at the end of each quarter, did not have a lead in any quarter in this game, even with 24 from L. Guertin & 21 from C. Mijar. It just wasn’t enough firepower. And O. Ruan did it again with his amazing shooting, ending with a game-high of 34, and J. Pomare dropped 16 for the second-straight game; T. Melton went for 14. That helped the Celts break their 11-year curse & take home the Bling & The Ball. Mayor Gary Christenson holds the 2023 MNBL Trophy with the champions - The Celtics. Saturday, March 18, 2023 Hot Shot Contest Timmy Melton (Celtics) takes home the Title this year … Game 1 – Bullets 74, Lakers 32 Bullets jumped out to a 20+ point deficit by the half. That is a tough amount to come back from, for any team, let alone just four guys for the Lakers. But the Purple have never given up all season long & did not once again. Their top scorers were R. Laughton (11) and R. Correale (10). On the other side, the Bullets got a huge game from C. Mijar – going 8-8 from the line and ending with 34 total – as well as L. Guertin with 22 big points for the blue. Team 1, Day 1 – Moving on to the Dance. Game 2 – Celtics 71, Kings 40 Celts took full advantage of the undermanned Kings squad, as they should. And they took care of business to advance to the Dance on Sunday. They jumped to a 12-point lead after one and they scored 24 points just from three-pointers in the game – behind 27 from O. Ruan, 16 from J. Pomare & 15 from T. Melton. The Kings’ Z. Pierre led his team with 16, and all seven players did score, but just not at the volume of the high-powered shooting from the green. Sunday, March 19, 2023 Three-Point Contest Oscar Ruan (Celtics) for the second-straight season takes home Back2Back Titles … Game 1 – Coaches 55, AllStars 38 Celts Coach Joe Young played the whole game, in hopes of breaking a record but fell short. “Cliff Williams still remains the Coaches Legend” with three The Broadcast team of Lakers Coach Bernard Stroud aka Unc & Nester Dudley

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 17 Malden High School sprinter Johnny Emmanuel finishes #4 in the nation in 400 meter dash Tornado sprinter also placed 5th in 200 meter event at Virginia adidas National Indoor Track Championships By Steve Freker M alden High School senior sprinter Johnny Emmanuel achieved national recognition when he earned two national-level medals for Top Five finishes in a pair of speed events over this past weekend. Emmanuel finished #4 in the nation with a 48.57 seconds finish in the 400 meter dash at the 2023 Virginia adidas Nationals Indoor Track Championships. The competition was held in Virginia Beach, Va., over this past weekend, March 17-19. This is a private meet unaffiliated with the national high school championships. Emmanuel competed as an unattached runner with no club affiliations. Customarily, club-affiliated runners appear at these events in various parts of the country with the club assisting participants with travel expenses and event entry fees. Emmanuel, who has competed for four years in Malden High indoor and outdoor track, just began the outdoor track season for MHS this week. In addition to appearing on the podium for his 4th-place finish in the 400, Emmanuel also placed 5th at the adidas Nationals in the 200 meter dash, with a time of 21.99 seconds. Malden High School senior Johnny Emmanuel (shown above, at right) placed 4th in the nation in the 400 meter dash at the 2023 Virginia adidas National Indoor Track Championship, a private, nonschool-related event that was held this past week in Virginia Beach, Va. (Courtesy Photo) Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 25,000 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 selected by MASSterlist’s new editor, Erin Tiernan, with help from Matt Murphy. Both are pros, with a wealth of experience, who introduce each article in their own clever way. 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/ aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call examines the salaries and other benefits received by local state senators. $73,655 BASE SALARY FOR ALL 40 SENATORS – The new base salary for the 2023-2024 session for senators is $73,655— up $3,119 (4.4 percent) from the $70,536 base salary in the 20212022 session. Senators’ salaries are up for adjustment in January every two years, either up or down, under a 1998 constitutional amendment approved by a better than two-to-one margin by voters. It requires that every two years the salaries of the governor, the other five constitutional statewide officers and all representatives and senators be increased or decreased based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) that measures the quarterly change in salaries and wages. Senators’ base salaries were increased by $2,515 for the 2021-2022 legislative session; $3,709 for the 2019-2020 session; and $2,515 for the 20172018 legislative session. Those hikes came on the heels of a salary freeze for the 2015-2016 legislative session, a $1,100 pay cut for the 2013-2014 session and a $306 pay cut for the 2011-2012 session. Prior to 2011, legislators' salaries had been raised every two years since the $46,410 base pay was first raised under the constitutional amendment in 2001. The new $73,655 base salary means senators’ base salaries have been raised $27,245, or 58 percent, since 2011 when the mandated salary adjustment became part of the state constitution and senators were earning $46,410. EXTRA PAY FOR ALL 40 SENATORS – All 40 senators receive an additional stipend, above the $73,655 base salary, for their positions in the Democratic and Republican leadership, as committee chairs, vice chairs and the ranking Republican on some committees. The stipend is increased or decreased every two years based on data from the BEA that measures the quarterly change in salaries and wages. Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), the top Democrat, earns the highest stipend of any senator: $109,163. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the top Republican, earns an $81,872 stipend. The other 38 senators’ stipends range from $27,564 to $102,430. Supporters say legislators in these important positions should be appropriately compensated for their many added responsibilities and hard work. Critics say the base salary is sufficient and is eligible to be increased every two years. $20,468 OR $27,291 FOR GENERAL EXPENSES – Each senator also receives an annual general expense pay allowance of $20,468 for members who live within a 50-mile radius of the Statehouse and $27,291 for those who are located outside of that radius. This separate, flat rate expense allowance is taxable as income. It is designed to pay for some of the costs of senators’ district offices and other expenses including contributions to local civic groups and the printing and mailing of newsletters.Senators are not required to submit an accounting of how they spend the money. But they are allowed to deduct any expenses, permitted under federal law, from their gross income on their federal and state tax return. SOME SENATORS WHO LIVE 50 MILES FROM THE STATEHOUSE ARE ELIGIBLE TO PAY A REDUCED OR NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX ON THEIR LEGISLATIVE SALARY – Senators who live more than 50 miles from the Statehouse are eligible for a special federal tax break. A 1981 federal law allows them to write off a daily expense allowance when filing their federal income tax return. The complicated system determines a daily amount, ostensibly for meals, lodging and other expenses incurred in the course of their jobs, which can be deducted for every “legislative day.” Under the Massachusetts Legislature’s system and schedule, every day of the year qualifies as a legislative day. The Legislature does not formally “prorogue” (end an annual session) until the next annual session begins. This allows legislators to take the deduction for all 365 days regardless of whether the Legislature is actually meeting or not. Legislators do not even have to travel to the Statehouse to qualify for the daily deduction. The amount of the deduction is based on the federal per diem for Massachusetts. It varies from year to year. The daily per diem for legislators for fiscal year 2023 varies in different parts of the state and is seasonal. It ranges from $98 per day to $459 per day or between $35,770 and $167,535 annually. Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research indicates that 11 of the state’s 40 legislators live more than 50 miles from the Statehouse, qualify for this deduction and are eligible to pay a reduced or no federal income tax on their legislative salaries. PARKING SPACE – Senators are entitled to a parking space inside the Statehouse garage or at the nearby McCormack State Office Building. The first $300 in monthly value of the space is a tax-free benefit under federal and state guidelines that apply to all public and private employees, not just state senators. Any value of the space above this amount is treated as taxable income. The value of the parking spaces in 2023 was determined by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to be $449 per month. Based on that figure, legislators would be taxed on the excess $149 monthly by the Internal Revenue Service and the state. HEALTH INSURANCE – Senators are eligible to choose from nine health insurance plans offered by the state’s Group Insurance Commission, which manages the plans for over 137,000 individuals—current and retired state workers, as well as certain municipal workers, and their dependents. Senators elected on or before July 1, 2003, pay 20 percent of the total premium and the state pays 80 percent. Those elected to their first term on or after July 1, 2003 pay 25 percent while the state picks up only 75 percent. State and federal privacy regulations protect this information and it is not possible to obtain records about which plans individual legislators have purchased. The out-of-pocket monthly premiums paid by senators for family plans range from $311.02 to $788.43. For individual plans, they pay from $125.66 to $354.68 each month. LIFE INSURANCE – Legislators who purchase a health inBHRC | SEE PAGE 18

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 BHRC | FROM PAGE 17 surance policy from the state are also required to buy the state’s basic $5,000 life insurance policy. This costs employees $1.27 to $1.59 per month, depending on the date of hire. The same 20/80 25/75 formula used for health insurance also applies to this life insurance. Senators also have the option to buy additional life insurance with a value of up to eight times their salary. The entire premium for the optional insurance is paid by the senator. LONG-TERM DISABILITY AND HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Legislators also have the option to open a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), and to buy long-term disability insurance. The HCSA allows legislators to set aside funds to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses with before-tax dollars while the DCAP allows them to set aside funds to pay for certain dependent care expenses with before-tax dollars. This participation reduces their federal and state income taxes. The entire premium for long-term disability is paid by legislators. AND VISION INSURANCE – Senators are eligible to choose one of two dental/vision insurance plans. Current monthly employee premium costs paid by senators for family plans range from $14.32 to $19.36, while individual plans range from $4.64 to $6.26. All senators pay 15 percent of the premium and the state pays 85 percent. CATEGORY #1 – LOCAL SENATORS’ BASE SALARIES Here are local senators’ base salaries. They are the same for all senators. Sen. Jason Lewis $73,655 CATEGORY #2 - LOCAL SENATORS’ STIPENDS Here are local senators’ stipends for their positions in the Democratic and Republican leadership, as committee chairs, vice chairs and the ranking Republican on some committees. Sen. Jason Lewis $61,404 CATEGORY #3 - LOCAL SENATORS’ GENERAL EXPENSE PAY ALLOWANCE Here are local senators' pay for general office expenses. The amount is $20,468 for members who live within a 50-mile radius of the Statehouse and $27,291 for those who are located outside of that radius. Sen. Jason Lewis $20,468 GRAND TOTAL OF LOCAL SENATORS’ SALARIES Here are the top ten senators who are paid the highest salaries including the three categories of base pay, stipends and general expense pay allowance. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $ 203,286 Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) $ 196,736 Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton) ton) $ 196,463 Michael Barrett (D-Lexing$ 182,818 Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) $ 182,818 Joan Lovely (D-Salem) $ 182,818 William Brownsberger (D-Belmont) $ 182,818 Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) $ 175,995 Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) $ 175,995 Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $ 169,173 Here are local senators’ current total annual salary including the three categories of base pay, stipends and general expense pay allowance. Sen. Jason Lewis $155,527 ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL BAN SALE OF FUR PRODUCTS (S 590) – A bill before the Environment and Natural Resources Committee would make it illegal to sell a new manufactured fur product in Massachusetts and impose a fine between $500 and $5,000 per fur product for anyone convicted of the sale. The measure exempts used fur products and fur products used for traditional tribal, cultural or spiritual purposes by a member of a federally recognized or state-recognized Native American tribe. Supporters say that more than 100 million undomesticated animals like foxes, raccoon, dogs and mink are confined to small wire cages and then subjected to cruel killing methods that are not regulated by federal humane slaughter laws. They say that animal protection organizations have documented animals being gassed, electrocuted, bludgeoned to death and skinned alive. They noted that there are many fur alternatives available and urged Massachusetts to end its complicity in this truly horrible industry. “Our commonwealth has long been a world leader in animal welfare,” said co-sponsorRep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “With evidence of inhumane practices in the fur industry, the risks fur production has to our public health, and the availability of so many different options for warm and fashionable fabrics, I look forward to ongoing conversations on this and other animal welfare bills this session.” BURY PETS WITH OWNERS (S 1310) – A proposal before the Municipalities and Regional Government Committee would give cities and towns the right to give cemeteries the authority to allow the burial of people and their pets in the same location. Supporters say people often consider their pets as members of their families and the current law prohibiting joint burial is unfair. Opponents say that joint burial presents sanitary, environmental and religious concerns. Sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his proposal. BAN DOXING (S 1116) – Legislation before the Judiciary Committee would ban doxing which is the knowing release of private personal identifying information of a person, without their consent, with the intent to intimidate, harass or cause stalking, physical harm or serious property damage. Currently there is no state law that makes doxing a crime. “Doxing is a hateful act that goes far beyond violating one’s privacy,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “It is used to intimidate, harass and jeopardize one’s safety. Online harassment has real-life implications and can no longer be tolerated. We need legislation to address this continual trend of online doxing and harassment, and protect citizens from experiencing such egregious behavior within the commonwealth.” RIGHT TO DIE/ASSISTED SUICIDE/END OF LIFE OPTIONS (S 1331) – This bill, known by many names, would give a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live the option to request, obtain and ingest medication—to die in their sleep if their suffering becomes unbearable. It is currently before the Judiciary Committee. Supporters say the bill is modeled after the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, which has been in practice for 25 years without a single instance of abuse or coercion. They note the bill includes several core safeguards including requiring the terminal illness and six-month prognosis to be confirmed by REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 PACHECO, JONATHAN A BUYER2 PACHECO, JOAO SELLER1 SELLER2 OBRIEN-ELLISTON, FLORENCE MURPHY, PATRICIA A two doctors; requiring the attending physician to inform the individual about all of their end-of-life care options, including hospice and pain or symptom management; and allowing the terminally ill person to withdraw their request for medication, not take the medication once they have it or otherwise change their mind at any point. Sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton)said she is working side-by-side with her co-sponsors and other supporters to get this bill through the Legislature this session. “Individuals with terminal diagnoses should have access to safe options,” said Comerford. QUOTABLE QUOTES “As we continue to experience the aftermath and trauma of senseless gun violence in our communities, we must utilize all available resources to stop these tragedies. My colleagues and I urge these credit companies not to cave to political pressure and to move forward with what will be an important resource in detecting, identifying and stopping potential threats to public safety.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell urging Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover to honor their commitment made in September to implement a new merchant code for gun sales. The companies recently announced they were no longer planning on implementing the code, citing legislation in several states seeking to bar or limit the use of the voluntary code. “The bill … would impose a fee on the largest emitters of greenhouse gasses in Massachusetts, that would go into a climate resiliency superfund. These would be polluters like Shell Oil whose profits doubled in 2022 to $42 billion or ExxonMobile which reported a record $56 billion in profits.” ---Rep. Steve Owens (D-Watertown) on his bill to hold top polluters financially responsible for climate change. “Cocktails to-go were allowed during the pandemic to support struggling hospitality businesses which represent thousands of jobs across Massachusetts. Since then, cocktails to-go have become a regular part of takeout dining for adult consumers and a stable source of revenue for hospitality businesses as they continue to recover from the lasting impacts of COVID-19.” ---Andy Deloney, senior vice president at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, urging the Legislature to extend for one year the law allowing restaurants to sell beer, wine and cocktails with takeout orders. The law is set to expire on April 1. 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 brieflength 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 13-17, the House met for a total of 23 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 18 minutes. Mon. March 13 House11:00 a.m. to11:02 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to11:18 a.m. Tues.March 14 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 15 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 16 House11:06 a.m. to11:27 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to11:18 a.m. Fri. March 17 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. 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 48 TAYLOR ST CITY MALDEN DATE 03.03.23 PRICE 420000

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Ermelinda “Mimi” Callahan Of Malden. Passed away March 15, 2023. Mimi was born in Everett on January 26th 1934. She was the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Hill) Russo. She was raised in Everett until she married Edward Callahan and settled in Malden together with their children Edward J. and Deborah. Edward Callahan passed in 1963 in the line of duty as a Malden Police Offi cer. Later in life, she met Paul Bentley and the two shared 26 years together blending their families. In her younger years she was a part of the junior aide, and worked as a hostess. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Ermelinda is survived by her longtime partner Paul Bentley, her grandson Joshua Redmond, his wife Kelly and their children, her sister Ann Hughes of Somerville, as well as many other family members and longtime friends such as Ronnie and Ester Adamian who will miss her dearly. Ermelinda was predeceased by her fi rst husband Edward Callahan, her children Edward J. Callahan and Deborah Placetos, her sisters Joan Tracy, Roberta Reilly,Theresa Dingivan and Constance Murphy Visitation was held at the Weir- MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden, on Monday, March 20. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church in Malden. Interment followed in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 3 Insert smiley face. Enjoy: • Leash Up “Whatever happened to that leash law?! I was walking down the street and was nearly attacked by a dog! Thank you.” • Let the Buyer Beware “I’m calling about the caller in today’s Malden Observer (‘Why Gloria J. (Iacobacci) Pasciuto Of Malden. A longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Monday, March 20th, after a brief illness. Gloria was born in Cambridge in 1932, the daughter of Peter and Flavia Iacobacci. She was raised and educated in Medford, graduating from Medford High School with the Class of 1950. In 1954, Gloria married her sweetheart, Cosmo J. Pasciuto. They moved to Malden in 1960 where they raised their family. Gloria and Cosmo spent nearly 45 years together until Cosmo’s passing in 1998. Gloria worked for years as a secretary at many locations, most notably the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. She retired in 2008 at the age of 76. She was a longtime communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Malden. Gloria enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, cooking, and taking care of her family. She is survived by her children, Stephen and Carla Pasciuto of Saugus, Jimmy and Meredith Pasciuto of Dedham, and Cathy and Paul Ruggiero III of Peabody, her sister Rose and Vincent Sabella of Hopkinton, her grandchildren, Michael, Stephen, Gregory, Deanna, Nicole, Gina, and Daniel, and her great-grandchildren Stella, Sophie, Calia, and Theo. Visitation was held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem ST, Malden funeral home on Thursday, March 23rd. Funeral Services will be held from on Friday, couldn’t the Glenwood residents cross the road,’ Speak Out, Aug. 31) I don’t understand why she would write about the traffi c on Glenwood St. Didn’t she know what the traffi c was like when she bought the house? Wake up! Look at the street before you buy it!” Thank you.” • Keep up Saint Rocco’s “This is in regard to the letter March 24th, at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden, at 10 AM. Interment to follow in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, MA. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 https://www.stjude. org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html Mary G. (Cocco) Smeglin Of Malden. Passed away on March 17, 2023. She was 94 years old. Mary was a lifelong resident of Malden and loved providing for her children and grandchildren. Mary was the wife of the late Ferdinand Smeglin. She was the daughter of the late Augustine and Amelia (Constantine) Cocco. Mary was the beloved mother of Fred Smeglin of Revere, William Smeglin and his wife Barbara of Wakefi eld, and Maryann Smeglin of Malden. She was the sister of the late Morris Cocco, Vincent Cocco, and Emilio Cocco. Mary was the cherished grandmother of William M. Smeglin, Shaina Smeglin, and Shawn Smeglin. Visitation was held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, in Malden on Tuesday March 21st followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mary’s life at the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org concerning Saint Rocco’s (‘Caller should know better than to rap Saint Rocco’s Festival,’ Aug 31). I think it is one of the best churches in the city and I think the Saint Rocco’s Festival was great. Let’s keep up the good work. Thank you.” • Some Thoughts on St. RocMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 20 aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller How to Appeal Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options? Overcharged Andy Dear Andy, If you’re getting hit with a higher premium for Medicare Part B and Part D and you think it’s unjustifi ed, you can ask Social Security to revisit its decision and perhaps reduce your cost. Here’s what you should know. Medicare Surcharges Many retirees don’t realize that monthly premiums for Medicare Part B (coverage for doctor’s services and outpatient care) and Part D (prescription drug coverage) are based on your modifi ed adjusted gross income from two years earlier. So, to determine your 2023 Medicare premium, Social Security uses your 2021 tax return. In those two years, however, your life can change in ways your 2021 tax return and current Medicare premium don’t refl ect. Sometimes, those changes are enough to convince Social Security that your Medicare premium should be reduced. Part B’s standard monthly premium in 2023 is $164.90 for individuals earning $97,000 or less; it’s $194,000 or less for joint fi lers. Anyone whose income exceeds those thresholds pays a higher premium, also known as an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), or surcharge. The higher monthly premiums rise steadily from $230.80 to $560.50 through fi ve income tiers. The same tiers apply to IRMAAs for Medicare Part D, with enrollees paying an extra $12.20 to $76.40 per month depending on their income. About 7 percent, or 4.4 million higher-income Medicare benefi ciaries pay a surcharge on their monthly Part B and/or Part D premiums. Reasons for Appealing In certain situations, Social Security will recalculate your premiums – known as a redetermination – for Part B and Part D, particularly if the agency based the cost on a tax return that was later amended. Otherwise, there are seven life-changing events that qualify for a redetermination if they hurt your income: marriage, death of a spouse, divorce or annulment, reduced work hours or retirement, involuntary loss of income-producing property, the loss or reduction of some types of pension income, and an employer settlement payment because the company went bankrupt or reorganized. How to File a Claim To ask Social Security for a redetermination, you’ll need to complete Form SSA-44 (SSA.gov/forms/ssa-44-ext.pdf) and include supporting documents, such as the death certifi cate for a spouse or a letter from a former employer stating that you’re now retired. If you fi led your federal income tax return for the year that your income was reduced, you will also need to provide a signed copy. A decision usually takes a few weeks, but if you had one of the events that Social Security considers life-changing, you should win the appeal. In that case, Social Security will reimburse you for the additional premiums by adding it to your benefi t one month. If you are on Medicare but haven’t started collecting Social Security, you should see a credit on a future invoice. If your request for a redetermination is denied, there are three additional levels of appeals you could try: to the Offi ce of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, to the Medicare Appeals Council and fi nally to the federal district court where you live. For more information on the premium rules for high-income benefi ciaries see SSA.gov/benefi ts/medicare/medicare-premiums.html. 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.

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 19 co’s “I am writing about the ‘Put an End to St. Rocco’s Speak Out,’ Aug 24). First of all, every year that I have been to this festival there were no kids drink- LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden, Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 PLEASANT STREET, ROOM 330 MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 on the petition of James Motzkin, Trustee of the Saratoga Trust and the Malden Realty Trust (Permit Application #CMID 051372-2022) seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010(D) (1) of the Code of the City of Malden, to reconstruct, extend and structurally change a preexisting nonconforming property and use in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new building for continued use as a four-family dwelling, at a proposed development site to be comprised of two existing parcels to be combined, the property known as and numbered, 76 Granville Avenue, Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 104 712 208 and the property known as Granville Place (no number), Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #104 712 206. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID 051372-2022 at https://maldenmaenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/ home By: Diane Chuha Clerk March 24, 31, 2023 Evans Painting No Hassle. No Fuss. Call Amy and Russ Interior/Exterior Amy Evans Tel: 781-820-8189 ~ HELP WANTED ~ FULL TIME DRIVER WANTED MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM SCRUBBING BOARD 104 HANCOCK ST EVERETT * 617-387-4838 RESIDENT REQUEST Address Street 136 FRANKLIN ST. (NEWTON SIDE) LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, the 27th day of March 2023 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 105, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the six (6) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address identified below: DBH (IN) 29 ADA SIDEWALK COMPLIANCE (ENGINEERING) Address Street 104 BOWDOIN ST. 107 BOWDOIN ST. 127 BOWDOIN ST. 6 HOLLOWAY ST. (BOWDOIN SIDE) 6 HOLLOWAY ST. DBH (IN) 17 16 25 21 18 Common Name HONEYLOCUST ing and this year was no different. Second, according to the people I know, the festival was a success. Third, the putting money on the statue thing has been going on for years. It is not sacrilegious. The people like doing it. If they didn’t it wouldn’t be done. Lastly, if you do not like St. Rocco’s, stay the hell away! Thank you.” • Rude Police Offi cer “On Wednesday, Aug 30, I was driving down Salem Street in heavy traffi c and I noticed one police offi cer who swore at me and gave me the fi nger while he was conducting traffi c. Now they wonder why people have attitudes towards the police offi cers in Malden, especially when small children are involved. Something should be done! Thank you.” • Leash your Dogs “I just want to say dog owners should keep their dogs on a leash. One time a dog was chasing me, and the owner called its name, and it didn’t even listen. Please, keep your dogs on the leash! Thank you.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character ‘Columbo’ would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – in 1986 I took public transportation into Harvard Square and purchased, at the Harvard Book Store, a fi rst edition hardcover copy of “A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.” It’s been devoured cover to cover over the years and is somewhat dog-eared at this point, but is still on the top shelf of my bookcase. I revisit it from time to time but always on that special day in January, MLK’s birthday. I go directly to page 289 on that date and have another go at his epic 1963 essay “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” His “open letter” to eight “liberal” clergymen from Alabama who disagreed with his methods is a wonder (pleasure) to behold. Inspiring, breathtaking prose culminating in this dagger of a closing paragraph: “Let us hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will pass away, and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our feardrenched communities and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty. Yours for the cause of Peace and Brotherhood, Martin Luther King Jr.” Postscript 1: All hail the greatest actress/entertainer of her time, the late, great Raquel Welch! From “One Million Years B.C.” to “Kansas City Bomber” to “Mother, Jugs & Speed” – Raquel could do it all! From her 1965 album, “I’m Ready to Groove” to her 1978 “Muppet Show” appearance – she proved time and again her versatility as an entertainer – like nobody before her (or after)! Postscript 2: My father, Solomon, aka Zulick, wore his Star of David proudly right up until his last day on mother earth. A voracious reader, he had a saying after scanning the obituaries; noting the passing of yet another landsman, he’d say to nobody in particular, “We lost another friend today.” Zulick, we lost another friend today.... rest in peace, “Adolfo Kaminsky, 97, forger who saved thousands of Jews in France.” —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. Common Name CRIMSON KING MAPLE CALLERY PEAR NORWAY MAPLE LITTLELEAF LINDEN CRIMSON KING MAPLE OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 Christopher Rosa City of Malden Tree Warden March 17, 24, 2023

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Page 22 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden, Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 1. On March 24, 1692, Rebecca Nurse was arrested in Danvers, Mass., on what charge? 2. In 1851 at the Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, Isabella Baumfree gave the “Ain’t I A Woman?” speech; what did she change her name to? 3. March 25 is International Waffl e Day; in the 1780s, per legend, what U.S. president brought the fi rst waffl e iron to the country? 4. What Concord author wrote, “Friendship should be a great promise, a perennial springtime”? 5. What Doors album and song have the same name, but the song is not on the album? 6. On March 26, 1931, what actor (in “Star Trek” and “Mission Impossible”) was born in Boston? 7. What book originated the four horsemen of the apocalypse (Conquest, Death, Famine and Slaughter)? 8. “It Might as Well Be Spring” from the 1945 fi lm “State Fair” is by what songwriting duo? 9. On March 27, 1912, two Yoshino cherry trees were planted by First Lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador, Viscountess Chinda, on what river in Washington, D.C.? 10. How are “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “The Thunderer” and “El Capitan” similar? 11. What well-known female chemist died of leukemia cased by radiation exposure? 12. On March 28, 1920, what American silent fi lm stars were wed? 13. Who was the fi rst female American to win three Olympic gold medals in track & fi eld (in 1960)? 14. In March 2023, at over 20 years old, Peanut was confi rmed by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest what: cat, chicken or gorilla? 15. Which U.S. president proclaimed the fi rst Women’s History Month? 16. Which of these countries exports less coff ee: Brazil, Ethiopia or Viet Nam? 17. On March 29, 1880, who was the fi rst female to register to vote in Concord, Mass.? 18. What is the largest LEGO set: Art World Map, Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon or Titanic? 19. What helps fi sh breathe underwater? 20. On March 30, 1820, what author of “Black Beauty” was born? ANSWERS Sandy Juliano Broker/President Listed by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 UNDER AGREEMENT! New Listing by Norma UNDER AGREEMENT! Everett 2 family, $729,900. Call Norma for details! 617-590-9143 REVERE Rental - 2 bedroom - $2,000 /mo with utilities Call Sandy for details at: 617-448-0854 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 HAPPY SPRING! Follow Us On: 215 PLEASANT STREET, ROOM 330 MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 on the petition of Ronie Teixeira of Ronie Construction Inc. (Permit Application # RES-054907-2023) seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010(D)(1) of the Code of the City of Malden, to alter, structurally change, extend and change use of a preexisting nonconforming property in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to construct a dormer and addition to the third floor, reconstruct and extend the two -story porch/deck, renovate and convert the existing building from medical laboratory use to a two-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 410 Ferry Street, Malden and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 084 403 301. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # RES054907-2023 at https://maldenmaenergovweb.tylerhost. net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane Chuha Clerk March 24, 31, 2023 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 Classifieds 1. Witchcraft 2. Sojourner Truth 3. Thomas Jeff erson 4. Henry David Thoreau 5. “Waiting for the Sun” 6. Leonard Nimoy 7. Bible (Revelation 6:1-8) 8. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II 9. Potomac 10. They are marches by John Philip Sousa. 11. Marie Curie 12. Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford 13. Wilma Rudolph 14. Chicken (from Michigan) 15. Jimmy Carter 16. Ethiopia 17. Louisa May Alcott 18. Art World Map (11,695 pieces) 19. Gills 20. Anna Sewell

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 23 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 4 Rogers Lane Saugus, MA Thursday 3/23 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Saturday 3/25 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM Sunday 3/26 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 14 Norwood St, Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus This nicely located, spacious townhome offers 2-3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and attached garage. Main level features large picture windows with plenty of natural light, eat in kitchen, half bath, and exterior access. The next level features two nice sized bedrooms with large closets and a full bath. Third level features heated loft area with skylights and additional storage. Could be used as 3rd bedroom, office, or fun bonus room. In unit aundry, brand new heating and cooling system, brand new water heater. This 8 unit complex with ample parking is Located just outside of Saugus Center. Close proximity to the Northern Strand Trail and Breakheart Reservation, shopping, restaurants, highways and bus routes. Offered at $399,000 Listing agent Lea Doherty 617-594-9164 ListwithLea@yahoo.com Mango Realty is excited to introduce buyers to new luxury townhouses located in a beautiful North Shore Community just minutes away from major highways. Boasting 2100 square feet or more, each unit features six large rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous walk-in closets, 3 zone gas heat with central air, 200 amp service with recessed lighting throughout, deck and third floor balcony, one car garage and plenty of parking. Two units will have elevators. Get in early to help pick your colors and personalize your townhouse and be ready for occupancy by the end of May. Prices starting at $799,900. Schedule an appointment now by calling Peter 781-820-5690 Rental-Saugus Clean, convenient, and private best describes this "must see" 1 bedroom apartment in an owner-occupied home. Plenty of electrical outlets in each room, modern appliances including refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, garbage disposal and dishwasher. Open concept living space can be easily decorated to suit tenant taste. Tenant will have their own washer and dryer, provided by landlord, in a common area that also provides a small space for storage. Landlord will provide two window air conditioners. Tenant will have their own paved driveway sufficient for two vehicles. The I-95 walking trail is within 1/2 mile as is the very popular Northern Strand Rail Trail. Located just minutes from the 426 bus line and abutting conservation land this is a very attractive location away from traffic and a busy street. Tenant must provide full credit and background report along with at least two references. $1900.00 Call Peter 781-820-5690 p om, m e, e e e,, garb e easil provid provid dow air do y s t suffic the ve ir the ve r cond cie r cond r c ci sufficient for two vehicles. T itione r c ndit id it s itioners Tenant w for two ne rs. Ten l s for r two vehic rs. Ten o v rs Tenant w space space e rs. Tenant cl cles. T mo ba ba odern ag e easily deco rated to sui easily y decor ated t age dis ag y isp p ra to sui to des a small des a small s fo n a appl an al a a om, modern appliances , garb age dis d hom in d hom in s includ m nclud d d isposal and d rated to sui posal and d d d dis wa nclud ishwa y landlord, in a co cles. The I-95 t w Th The I-95 will have thei for stor orage. L will have their own p The I-95 ve a e eir own p r o r own p own p y lan a L age. Landlord willord will , i age. Landlord will paved nd L dlord, n a co La La andlor or rd co ll ll pa paved rd paved Just in time to enjoy the spring. This immaculate brick front home has been loved by the original owner since 1958. Pride of ownership shines throughout. This lovely home opens up to a cozy enclosed front porch through a large eat in kitchen. Entertain friends and family in the open concept of dining room and living room. So much space. The yard is nestled with a fenced in yard, Oversized 2 car garage ideal for the hobbyist, driveway, patio and more. Convenient access to major routes, Boston and Logan Airport. You will love this home just as the previous owner did........$ 599,000 Lawrence For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Opportunity Knocks. This 4 bedroom home offers tons of potential for someone looking for an affordable home with great yard. Did I mention large rooms? Enter the home from the driveway and on deck leading to kitchen. Lots of storage including walk up attic. Enjoy by sitting on your front porch.. The fenced in yard is perfect for outdoor activities and entertainment. Easy access to major routes, restaurants, and more. Hurry will not last. $379,000 m tio meone ne menti o d in y d m y ya d is a up a up a yard ment.. E . E ment. . Easy access t o m yard is pe is y ment. Easy is perf e er t f to o . on de ttic. eone look k eck l ec m tion lar eck l mention lar on deck l ar o Enjo e looking fo rg ing fo rg ttic. Enjo rf ct y by y rfect for rge ro fo rge ro rge ro or an oom n affo s? En n a o ng ttic. Enjoy by sitting t f r o sitting y access t o maj rfect r o outdo oo ac g n y oo ac o or ac g on your f for outdoor ac o m or activitie yo r f ctiviti ctiviti ct ct ts of fr f fr e ts of front es an front es an nt ro msoo s? Enooms? or an ro msoo s? Enooms? Prime downtown Rockport Rental Commercially zoned, 630 square feet. Elegant granite walls and floors. Perfect retail/office space with plenty of foot traffic on Main Street. Heat included $1200.00 1 year lease First/Last/1 month Fee for rental agent. Call Jeanine Moulden 617-312-2491 or Rosa Rescigno 781-820-0096 Everett Location! Would you like to own in Everett? This 4 family offers an inviting foyer on the first floor apartment along with 3 bedrooms. Patio out back, fenced in yard, driveway and more. Convenient location to bus line, orange line, shopping, restaurants and minutes from Encore and Boston. Everett is booming! Are you ready to buy? Hurry will not last! 1,300,000 ke to e firs ke to e e tion minu m u u to rs rs e firs tion to b minu s o own in st flo o ow st b s l bus l st flo s f m st floor a oor a oor a n t bus line, w n ve et apar oo ap rt er n in n Ev line, ora ra a a m utes from Enco utes from Enco ut s rom s f m En orm Enco to b Eve apar apar rt eret ap rtme rtme rtme ange neange linee l d n yar n yar ar rd, d ore an B ange le line nd B line ore an ore an nd Rentals Available Saugus, 6 rooms, 3 bedroom $2900.00, washer & dryer hookup and plenty of parking. Call Christine 603-670-3353 Store front commercial property in Everett Everett, 6 room3 bedroom, withwasher &dryer hookup $2500.00 Call Sue now 617-877-4553 Townhouse Rental- Peabody 3 bedroom in Peabody $3600.00, washer & dryer hookup and plenty of parking. 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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 ............. # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE OPEN HOUSE LYNNFIELD - OPEN HOUSE, Sat., March 25 11:30-1:00 and Sun., March 26 12-1:30. 52 Pyburn Road, Lynnfield CAREFREE LIVING AT ITS BEST! This wonderful townhouse offers 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Spacious first floor offers great open floor plan. Nine ft. ceilings, recessed lighting, livingrm w/ceiling fan, kitchen w/ granite counters, breakfast bar with seating plus center island with wine cooler, Bosch stainless steel appliances, Fisher double dishwasher, large dining room offers slider with custom Duette window treatments leading to deck, two car garage, central air, hardwood…$689,520. CarpenitoRealEstate.com Tom Amero NORTH OF BOSTON - Well established, immaculate Pilates Studio offers top-ofthe-line equipment 950+sq ft of perfectly laid out space, can be easily suited to your schedule to make this a perfect investment! $50,000. Tom is experienced and committed to all his buyers and sellers. He is well appreciated by his peers and his clients. You will find the same satisfaction when working with Tom ~ from beginning to end. His management and sales skills are a true asset to his profession. Call Tom today at 781-608-8698 View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - 5 room Colonial offers 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, office, wrap-around, enclosed porch, updated heat, nice yard, close to Saugus Center..$469,900. FOR SALE- DUPLEX STYLE SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED HOME. SPACIOUS LIVING AREA. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, 3 BED, 3 BATH, WALK UP ATTIC, LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM WITH WET BAR, LARGE, FENCED IN YARD WITH ABOVE GROUND POOL. GAS HEAT. SAUGUS $659,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL ? CALL ANTHONY COGLIANO CALL BRANDI~617-462-5886 FOR RENT FOR RENT - SINGLE FAMILY HOME OFFERING LIVING, DINING, & SUN ROOM, AND AN EAT-IN KITCHEN. 2 BEDROOMS AND AN OFFICE ON 2ND FLOOR ALONG WITH FULL BATH. WALK-UP ATTIC & BASEMENT FOR STORAGE. LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT. PLENTY OF PARKING. GOOD CREDIT & REFERENCES. 3 MONTHS RENT TO MOVE IN SAUGUS $3,500 RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE-SPACIOUS, 2 BED, 2 BATH, DOUBLE SIDED FIREPLACE, HISTORIC BROWNSTONE CONDO IN WATERFRONT DISTRICT OF CHELSEA WITH AMAZING CITY AND WATER VIEWS! CHELSEA $599,999 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 FOR SALE -DESIRABLE WARD 1 LOCATION! 13 ROOM CENTER ENTRANCE COLONIAL, 5 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS. FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR. NEW ROOF. LARGE FENCED YARD LYNN $899,999 CALL JUSTIN 978-815-2610 SOLD CALL ANTHONY FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS. 857-246-1305 WE ARE HIRING! WE ARE LOOKING FOR FULL - TIME AGENTS IN OUR SAUGUS OFFICE. OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS TO QUALIFIED AGENTS! CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR RENT FOR RENT - 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH, 2ND FLOOR UNIT, COIN LAUNDRY IN BMNT, NO SMOKING. STORAGE. 2 OFF STREET PARKING SAUGUS $2,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE- 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH NICELY UPDATED HOME WITH NEW PITCHED ROOF, ELECTRIC, HOT WATER AND MORE. SAUGUS $119,900 FOR SALE-4 ROOMS, 2 BED, 1 BATH, NEW ROOF AND FURNACE. DESIRABLE PARK. NEEDS SOME UPDATES. PEABODY $119,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE-BRAND NEW 14 X 52 UNITS. ONLY 2 LEFT! STAINLESS APPLIANCES AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. 2BED 1 BATH. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH 10% DOWN DANVERS $199,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 UNDER CONTRACT SOLD THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING SOON? CONFUSED ABOUT THE CURRENT MARKET AND WHAT IS GOING ON WITH INTEREST RATES AND INVENTORY? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

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