Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 12 den AADD -FREEMalden's only local news source for over 30 years! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 "It was phenomenal, no othT here is an entire, vast segment of the television and fi lm industry that is devoted to re-creating stories and accounts from public safety and law enforcement. But there are few cases or investigations that are addressed, looked into and solved in one or two hours on the small or big screen — as they are on a nightly basis, on police shows or movies. What is not squeezed into those accounts are the real-life details — the "nitty gritty" of police life — on the job. A group of Malden High School 11th and 12th graders got a true helping of authentic, real-life information on policing and public safety from a community service lens recently when a Malden Police Department Lieutenant and Sergeant delivered a compelling presentation. MHS social studies educaSERIOUS TALK: As Malden Police Detective Mike Powell looks on at left, Police Sgt. Rob O'Brien, who is also the Malden Public Schools Resource Offi cer, speaks to a MHS students recently. (Advocate Photo) tor Richard Tivnan hosted the MPD offi cers during his Examining Criminal Justice class. He said he expected his students to receive a valuable experience hearing from the offi cers, Lt. Michael Powell and Sgt. Rob O'Brien, but that the presentation exceeded anything he had anticipated. Black History Month inspires Malden High School students, staff for theme-based decorating contest Competition was part of month-long, observance of important cultural event By Steve Freker M alden High School was full of colorful, informative displays representing many diff erent themes during Black History Month, in a local glimpse of a national observance. One of the most popular parts of Black History Month returned to MHS following a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of the MHS Black Culture Club, under the direction of advisors and staff members Kristy Magras and Michel-Le Meranda, this year brought back the Door Decorating Contest, where they creatively decorated classroom and offi ce doors with theme-based art. The themes were all related to Black History Month. Last week, the Door Decorating Contest was held and a winner was selected after an extensive tour of the school by a trio of "celebrity judges". Leading the tour was Malden High School principal Chris Mastrangelo. Joining him was Malden Mayor and School Committee chairman Gary Christenson and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy. About 20 doors were decoratCONTEST | SEE PAGE 5 er way to express it," said Tivnan, who has spent nearly 20 years in the Malden Public Schools. "It was just a great presentation and the students really got into the subject matter the offi cers were sharing. It was just a great day for our class. "To get so much fi rst-hand information, right from the source, was so valuable to these students," Tivnan added. For Lt. Powell, who is a 14year Malden Police veteran and longtime detective, his appearance was mutually benefi cial. "All of us at the Malden Police Department really enjoy interacting with young people and we are always looking for ways we can do that," Lt. Powell said. "This was another great opportunity for us to meet some Malden kids and talk about policing and service in our community." Lt. Powell said information-sharing is a two-way street. "We like the interaction because we are also very interested in hearing what our young people have to say and to let them know their opinions, perceptions and just what's on their minds, is very important to us," Lt. Powell. Sgt. O'Brien is into his fourth month as a full-time Resource Officer in the Malden Public Schools. He is districtwide, along E Friday, March 25, 2022 First-hand accounts enhance learning for MHS Law Class students Malden Police Lt. Powell, Sgt. O'Brien provide informative presentation for MHS students By Steve Freker with colleague Ptl. Trent Headley, and, like Lt. Powell, stressed the value of direct interaction with young people. "In my position now, I interact with students in the schools every day and it has been a great experience," Sgt. O'Brien said. "It was great to be able to go into a classroom and see what students in this specific class on Criminal Justice had on their minds" Sgt. O'Brien said. Both officers told the class of 23 students of their backgrounds. Lt. Powell himself is a Malden High School graduate from the decade of the 1990s. He is a 14-year veteran of the Malden PD and in addition to his duties in the Detectives Division; he serves as MPD's fi rst Civil Rights Offi cer. If a case or a complaint has a civil rights element to it, Lt. Powell becomes the lead investigator charged with resolving the issue. Earlier in his career, Lt. Powell worked on many undercover cases on loan to the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). He described several memorable cases to the students, of cases where he made "buys" of illicit fi rearms and/or drugs in the course of investigations, eliciting a slew of questions from students on LEARNING | SEE PAGE 9 AND THE WINNER IS! — Mayor Gary Christenson, center, Supt. Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, right and Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo, left, show off the winner of the MHS Black History Month Door Decorating Contest, "Black is Beautiful," outside Michel-Le Meranda's room, B431. (Advocate Photo)
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 3 Malden Public Schools show two lowest weeks of new COVID-19 cases since reporting began Single-digit, districtwide numbers come right after School Committee lifted mask mandate in schools Despite optional mask policy, most students continue to wear masks; over 90% at Malden High By Steve Freker T he numbers of new COVID-19 cases reported in the Malden Public Schools (MPS) were at their lowest levels – since reporting began – over the past two weekly reporting periods. Since MPS began reporting the numbers on its district website – right after the school year began in September – the overall number of new virus cases reported on the “COVID-19 Dashboard” has been in single digits for the periods ending March 16 and March 23. For the latest reporting period, released Wednesday, that included just nine cases districtwide and zero cases at five of the seven MPS schools: no cases at Malden High School, Early Learning Center (ELC), Linden STEAM Academy, Salemwood or Forestdale. There were five cases at the Beebe School and four at Ferryway School. Of the nine total cases, six cases out of the total MPS population of over 6,400 students (less than 1/10th of 1%) and three cases of over 500 staff members (2/3 of 1%) were stated in the latest reporting period ending March 23. Overall, Massachusetts has seen a dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases statewide, which has prompted most communities to drop pandemic mask restrictions in public spaces and in schools. The massive drop in cases and hospitalizations came beginning in early February, following a spike in virus infections caused by the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant in late December into mid-January. Despite the drop, there have been some isolated, recent outbreaks in cases at schools which have caused the brief closings of at least two schools in Eastern Mass. in the past two weeks. Last week, after 44 COVID-19 cases were reported in the sixth grade at the Concord Middle School in Peabody, the school was ordered shut down for deep cleaning on Friday, but it reopened earlier this week. Public health experts have been urging leaders to continue to invest in pandemic preparedness despite the drop in cases, advising that new variants and surges can still arise. Current1,900 students attending Malden High School continue to wear the protective masks every day inside the building, despite the existence of the “no mask” option. Supt. Noriega-Murphy stressed at the most recent COVID-19 | SEE PAGE 8 AUTOTECH ly, national and state experts are eyeing the uptick in cases in Europe, apparently driven by the variant BA.2, which is also referred to as “stealth omicron.” The City of Malden lifted its indoor mask mandate in February, and on March 7 the Malden School Committee voted, 7-2, to lift the mask mandate in the Malden Public Schools. Dating back to February 2021, when individual Malden school buildings successively began to reopen to in-person learning – per individual family choice – all students and staff were required to wear protective facemasks at all times inside the buildings. This policy was reinforced with another School Committee vote at an August meeting, just prior to schools reopening. At the time of the recent vote, there was an anxious tone to the comments made by nearly all the School Committee members who voted on lifting the mask mandate in the schools, along with Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy. Specifically, some expressed concern over potential negative reactions by students in the schools who decided to no longer wear the masks toward those who chose the option of continuing with the mask wearing. That concern apparently has gone by the wayside as across the district, particularly at the high school level – the age group of 14-19 most susceptible of all of them for COVID-19 transmission – many students and some staff have opted to continue to wear the masks. According to reports, over 90% percent of the nearly $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special 2006 CHRYSLER 300 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON Only $39.95 Hemi, Loaded with Options, One Previous Owner; Warranty, Only 94K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! TRADES WELCOME! $7,495 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) Warranty, Only 89K Miles! 4X4, Most Power Options, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Warranty, Only 89K Miles! PRICE REDUCED! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com For Your Vehicle! $13,900 We Pay Cash
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The success of the CROWN Act on the federal level speaks to its significant impact but also shows how this is a shared experience amongst many across the nation. I am beyond delighted that the CROWN Act passed unanimously in the House, and words cannot describe how great it is to see the years of hard work from advocates, staff , legislators and community members bear fruit,” said Ultrino. “We have sent a clear message: race-based discrimination has no place in our Commonwealth. With our votes, we ensured that a person’s racial and cultural identity will no longer be an obstacle Paul Donato State Representative to their education, professional career, and path to success. I am confi dent that the bill will be well received in the Senate with the support of Senators Gomez and DiDomenico. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 5 Artist lecture to explore creative inspiration T he Malden Public Library will present “Moments in Creativity: A Talk with artist Gale Fulton Ross” on Tuesday, April 12 at 1 p.m. The artist’s talk will be followed by the opening of the Converse Galleries’ newest exhibition: “Modern Sojourner / Sojourner Truth’s Malden.” The new exhibition runs through May 31. Registration is required to attend the talk and light luncheon, and spaces are limited. To register and for more information about gallery hours and group tours, contact the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218. The event is funded in part by the Friends of the Malden Public Library. In October 2012, the Fulton Ross Group was awarded a $500,000 contract funded by The National Endowment for the Arts to design a gateway public art installation in Opa-locka, Florida. Called “Many Voices, One Story,” the installation centered on a monumental, 30-foot high sculpture of an inspirational matriarch, complemented by an interactive program to engage local residents and raise awareness of art. The painting “Modern Sojourner” is a Fulton Ross tour de force done in her signature figurative style, capturing the wisdom and strength CONTEST | FROM PAGE 1 ed by Black Culture Club members and others. "The students are amazing with their creative artwork," Dr. Gale Fulton Ross of the family matriarch, a reprise of the theme of the artist’s massive public artwork in Opa-locka. Fulton Ross was raised in Malden, the oldest of nine children. Fulton Ross displayed an aptitude for art at a very young age, which was nurtured by her father, Herman Fulton, himself an accomplished but unheralded automobile designer. He frequently referred to her as “baby artist.” Fulton Ross studied at the recognize Black History Month." After the tour and tabulations were completed, the winner was selected and it was a "Black is Beautiful"-themed project on the door of Ms. Meranda's room, Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, where she explored a wide variety of styles and media, including sculpture. She also attended the California College of Arts and Crafts in San Francisco, concentrating in the study of Fine Arts and Art History. In addition to college training, she studied under the guidance of established artists, including Melvin Johnson, at the Vesper George School of Art, Boston; Cleveland Bellow, of the DeYoung Museum, San Francisco, California; and Pierre Parsus, of France. The Malden Public Library is honored to have three other works by Fulton Ross in its permanent collection. Early in her career, Fulton Ross traveled extensively throughout Africa, Europe and as far east as China, in order to study and paint. Fulton Ross cites several modern-day African-American masters as influences on her work, primarily Charles White, Elizabeth Catlett, Samella Lewis, and Beauford Delaney, as well as the classical masters Michelangelo, DaVinci and Rembrandt. Her work incorporates both the figurative and the abstract. She has become a highly regarded portrait artist whose portfolio includes commissions for many leading professionals, celebrities and politicians. Among them are Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Justice Thurgood Marshall, Governors Michael Dukakis and L. Douglas Wilder and author and activist James Baldwin as well as professional athletes Jackie Robinson and Arthur Ashe. Fulton Ross continues to create, driven by the passion of her life. She works from her studios in Camarillo, California, and Sarasota, Florida. 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. CHECKING THE LIST — MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo, left, Mayor Gary Christenson, center, and Supt. Dr. Ligia NoriegaMurphy checking the list of contestants in the MHS Black Culture Club's Black History Month Door Decorating Contest. (Advocate Photo) Noriega-Murphy said. "They did such a great job honoring Black History Month." "It is clear how much thought and passion went into their work this year," Mayor Christenson said. "It is such an honor to be able to acknowledge all of their creative contributions to Boyle-431 in the Science wing. "The students were so excited to bring the Door Decorating Contest for Black History Month and it shows in the results, just some more fantastic, creative work by our students," Malden High Principal Mastrangelo said.
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – the Steve Ultrino Interview By Peter F. Levine Y ou know you’re getting old when...a young pup like Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com State Rep. Steve Ultrino is saving up for retirement. Steve and his family have called Edgeworth home, like forever. Stone cold Edgeworth! When every basement had a wine press. When a freshly killed chicken was steps away at Columbia Food Store or Freddy’s Market. When every backyard exploded in the summer with tomatoes, basil, hot peppers and fi g trees. The Ultrinos were part of that large Italian population that made Edgeworth the best “Little Italy” this side of the North End of Boston. Steve has always fought the good fi ght. That ain’t no lie. Steve walks the walk: from his Saint Peter’s altar boy days to his lifelong love with the Saint Rocco Feast to his fi rst run for offi ce (Ward 2 Councillor) when he stomped his opponent senseless, 3-1, right up to his current gig as a state rep. Steve is 100 percent invested in his friends and family, his neighborhood, his hometown, and to his unwavering faith. Steve is the real deal. I asked Steve 20 hard-hitting questions. He was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer. Here is a very small glimpse in the life of a very good friend of ours, Steve Ultrino: 1. My full name is... Steven Rocco Ultrino. 2. I am currently... A State Representative. I also lecture at Suffolk University and Salem State on occasion. Over the last fi ve years or so, I have been licensed as a real estate agent. 3. I am saving up for... Future retirement, and/or helping famState Representative Steve Ultrino is pictured with Mayor Gary Christenson. (Courtesy Photo) ily if needed. 4. My home is in... Malden. I never left my family home on Adams Street, except being born at the Malden Hospital. 5. I love people who... Like to laugh and are caring/kind towards others. 6. Something I say a lot is... “At least they don’t smoke.” It is actually funnier in Italian (Almeno Non Fumano) as it was meant to say, “things could be worse.” You could tell I was brought up by older Italians. 7. I consider myself to be... A caring person. 8. I need to have... Purpose in life. 9. My favorite movie of all time is... Pete’s Dragon with Mickey Rooney (childhood); Patch Adams with Robin Williams (adult). 10. My all-time role model is... My parents and grandparents. 11. I respect people who... Are good to others. 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is... “Be humble; nobody cares what your title is.” 13. I am happy when... I am around friends and family. 14. I fi nd YouTube videos of the late comedian (former Edgeworth resident) John Pinette funny/hilarious. 15. I am named after my paternal grandfather: Rocco Steven Ultrino. 16. I have no kids. 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is... Italy. 18. My special talents are... I never really thought of that. Just enjoy working and being in the community. I always liked being in school though. 19. I have no pets. 20. I played sports as a youngster at Callahan Park, Devir Park, Little Pearl, Amerige Park, Green Street Park, Pine Banks Park, Ferryway Green and Roosevelt Park to name just a few. It is said in Malden today, tomorrow and yesterday... • In memory of Elizabeth (Christie)… Clarence to George in “It’s A Wonderful Life” – “Strange, isn’t it? Each (wo) man’s life touches so many other lives. When (s)he isn’t around, (s) he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t (s)he?” • I am so happy Albert Spadafora is being inducted into the Malden High School Alumni Hall of Fame. That’s what I’m talking about! Albert should have been an inaugural member, but the Alumni Committee eventually fi gured it out. Papa graduated in 1964! Papa turned 75 recently! Not that 75 is old but let me tell you, there is not another 75-year-old in the world like Albert Spadafora. Albert is not a self-promoter. Albert does not need a pat on the back. Malden will never know just how MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 20
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 7 Malden Catholic wins Mass. Bar Association’s 2022 Mock Trial Tournament M alden Catholic High School (MC) was recently named winner of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s 36th annual high school 2022 Mock Trial Tournament State Finals. MC prevailed against Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School in South Hadley (PVPA) at the State Finals Trial, which was conducted virtually. This is Malden Catholic’s first Mock Trial state championship. Next up for MC is the National High School Mock Trial Championship – which will also be conducted virtually – from May 5–7. Ninety-five high schools from around Massachusetts competed in the 2022 Mock Trial Program, which placed high school teams from across the state in simulated courtroom situations where they assumed the roles of lawyers, defendants and witnesses in hypothetical cases. From January through March, the teams competed in over 150 trials using a virtual format. This year the teams at the State Finals Trial were presented with a criminal case using the following scenario: On Nov. 29, 2019, Alex MacArthur, Katherine Denger and Clarke Painter drove to Leo’s Convenience Store for the alleged purpose of collecting an alleged debt that one of the store employees, Hank Isselback, owed to Painter. Gunplay ensued and Isselback’s sibling, Daniel, was fatally shot by MacArthur, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and is awaiting sentencing. Denger has been charged with accessory to murder and is awaiting trial. In this case, the defendant, Painter, is charged with first-degree felony murder for participating as joint venturer with MacArthur and Denger in the commission or attempted commission of the predicate felony of armed robbery, which resulted in the death of Daniel Isselback. MC played the role of the defense in the State Finals Trial, and PVPA played the role of the prosecution. Before the championship round commenced, Massachusetts Bar Association President Thomas Bond welcomed Melrose Arts & Crafts Society announces March meeting T he March meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society will be held at the First Baptist Church (561 Main St. in Melrose) on Monday, March 28 at 9 a.m. This month Gina Stuffle will be instructing members on how to make a spring or Easter basket. She will also be supplying all the materials needed to those who have signed up the previous month and paid a small fee. Earlier this month, Pat Boyer, a longtime member of Melrose Arts & Crafts, delivered to Oga Farham, of Saugus, dozens of teddy bears, hats, scarves and blankets made by herself and other members of the society for almost immediate delivery to Ukraine. Because of the great need of such items, members will be stuffing teddy bears and again donating homemade items at the March meeting that will be sent in the next shipment to the brave and beleaguered people of Ukraine. Later on a business meeting will be held, followed by tea and coffee. If you are interested in learning a new craft, improving an old one or just meeting other crafters, please contact Dorothy Iudice at 781-662-2099 if you have any questions. We have members from 11 surrounding communities and are always happy to welcome new members. Our next monthly meeting will be Monday, April 25. the teams and spoke to the students about how participating in Mock Trial will benefit them in their future careers. “No matter what job or business you’re in, or what career, if you can understand a subject and get up and teach it, it’s going to be so helpful to be able to convince and persuade. That’s what any job requires you to do,” Bond said. “To think on your feet, to see both sides of an argument, these are great transferable skills, and you got a great start here.” The state championship was judged by a three-member panGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Resident voices concerns about Ferryway School Mr. Mayor Gary Christenson I am reaching out to you! My name is Mark Gillis and I’ve been living in Malden for the last 20 years, my wife grew up here not far from Trafton Park. A lot has changed in Malden 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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(A broken fence that contains the COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 3 School Committee meeting that the health, safety and well-being of students, staff and both groups’ families would continue to drive the decision-making in the MPS. Provision of free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) would continue, she said, and high vigilance, including continual monitoring of local and statewide health advisories, would continue through the remainder of the 2021-22 school year and beyond. In addition, several rounds of distribution of thousands of free Rapid COVID-19 tests at the schools for students, families and staff members have continued for the past several months, as well as free COVID pool testing in the schools. Next week, the MPS hosts a series of free COVID-19 vaccination clinics at all of the seven public school buildings on successive mornings from Tuesday, March 29 through Friday, April 1. (See separate story.) 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In addition, one of the slides has an enormous hole at the bottom with jagged hard plastic edges just waiting to rip open a nasty wound on an unsuspecting child.) Next and defi - nitely the most dangerous of the existing issues is the speed and recklessness of the vehicles (especially MBTA buses) going through the school zone at alarming speeds as well as cars illegally parked around the crosswalks. FREE 2-week membership at the Mystic Valley YMCA (in Malden) The “flashing” school zone lights (when they decide to work) are outdated, not present at all (cross street) and not strategically placed to warn motorists in time to reduce their speed. This lack of attention to safety puts our children, as well as the crossing guards in a dangerous place! I met with Councilors Steve Winslow and Peg Crowe on December 6 to address all of these issues. Today is March 21 and nothing has been done except for me CONCERNS | SEE PAGE 12 and a FREE entry into a raffl e to win a $500 Gift Card. Malden Public Schools hosting free COVID-19 vaccination at all the seven schools next week Those who receive vaccine get FREE $25 Gift Card, 2 weeks membership at Mystic Valley YMCA, chance to win $500 Gift Card; vaccinations can be administered for children age 5-up and all adults The Malden Public Schools (MPS), in conjunction with the Malden Health Department and the City of Malden, is hosting a series of seven free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics next week – one each at all the public school buildings. As an extra incentive for Malden residents, children and adults, to be vaccinated, all those vaccinated in this special series at the MPS schools will receive the following: FREE $25 Gift Card; FREE two-week membership at the Mystic Valley YMCA (located at 99 Dartmouth St. in Malden); and entry into a raffl e to win a FREE $500 Gift Card. Walkins are welcome at all the free COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, March 29, from 8:0010:00 a.m. —Forestdale K-8 School, 74 Sylvan St., Malden —Salemwood K-8 School, 529 Salem St., Malden Wednesday, March 30, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. —Ferryway K-8 School, 50 Cross St., Malden —Linden STEAM Academy, 29 Wescott St., Malden Thursday, March 31, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. —Beebe K-8 School, 401 Pleasant St., Malden —Early Learning Center, 257 Mountain Ave., Malden Friday, April 1, from 8:0010:00 a.m. —Malden High School, 77 Salem St., Malden **** For more information, please contact the Malden Health Department at (7810-397-7049 or email boh@cityofmalden.org.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 9 LEARNING | FROM PAGE 1 details of the cases. Sgt. O'Brien is a Malden Catholic graduate from the early 2000s who enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after high school, spending six years in the military, where he worked primarily as a hands-on technician on a US Navy aircraft carrier. Sgt. O'Brien held the students' rapt attention when he described details on how jet fi ghters landed and departed the surface of the navy carriers. "The students paid special attention to Sgt. O'Brien's description of how they had to catch the fi ghter jets as they landed and then the slingshot method of having them take off from the carrier," Tivnan said, "It was fascinating and the students were very interested in Sgt. O'Brien story from his Navy days." Sgt. O'Brien spent two years as a Mass. State Police trooper, and has been a Malden Police offi cer The Downtown Paw celebrates Grand Opening M ayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening of The Downtown Paw, which is located at 72 Pleasant St.. The new business off ers dog daycare services along with a retail component selling handmade items, such as collars and leashes. They also off er the option to order custom-made dog bandanas, t-shirts, keychains and more. Grooming services for both dogs and cats will begin next month – along with dog training classes. Proprietor Katherine Cruickshank believes that that daycare for pets should be more than just free play and will structure their days to include mental and physical stimulation and training along with free play time. For additional information, including hours of operation, please visit https://thedowntownpaw.com/. Malden High School social studies educator Richard Tivanan teaches Examining Criminal Justice class for 11th and 12th graders.(Advocate Photo) since 2012. Both he and Lt. Powell spent a large part of their presentation in a question-and-answer exchange with students about various aspects of how police operate in communities, on topics such as how they investigate cases of complaints; how they prioritize them; how the cases are prosecuted and simple details about how decisions are made to pursue (or not pursue) suspects or suspect motor vehicles into adjoining communities. Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo sat in for a good portion of the presentation and said he was highly impressed. Malden Police Lt. Mike Powell, with the MPD Detectives Div i s i on and al s o the department's Civil Rights Offi cer, recently co-delivered a presentation on local policing and community service to a Malden High criminal justice class. (Advocate Photo) "The students kept coming up with great question after great question for the officers. The interaction was fantastic and it was easy to see that the students and the offi cers learned a great deal from each other." Tivnan said he was not sure if the presentation was going to fi ll the entire 80-minute class block, but that every minute was used by the class. "It was outstanding. All of the students' questions were answered. We could have gone another halfhour if we had it." Tivnan said another visit from the offi cers to another section of the Examining Criminal Justice class was already in the works. "We will keep up these great opportunities to see and hear from our young people and all of our residents of Malden," Lt. Powell said. Malden Chamber of Commerce member Johnny Long (far left), Mayor Gary Christenson (center), The Downtown Paw Owner Katherine Cruikshank (right of Mayor), Cruikshank’s parents and Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) We don’t just make deals. We make it happen. TALK TO SEAN ABOUT OUR COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS. WE’RE READY TO HELP YOU GET STARTED. SEAN CUMMINGS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SCUMMINGS@EVERETTBANK . COM 61 7-957-9989 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM/COMMERCIALLENDING Malden High students in Examining Criminal Justice Class listen to offi cers; presentation. (Advocate Photo) Member FDIC Member DIF
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 City to host Patchell Park Master Plan Public Meeting on March 30 J oin the City of Malden for the third Public Meeting on the Patchell Park Master Plan Project on Wednesday, March 30 – starting at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Cohosted by the Friends of Oak Grove, Inc. (FOOGI) and City Councillors Amanda Linehan and Craig Spadafora – and with support from the Malden Community Preservation Committee, the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Shadley Associates – this meeting will present a draft Master Plan for the future of the park, based on community input collected so far. Participation from families and caregivers of children ages 12 and under who will use the new playground equipment is especially requested! To register for the virtual meeting, visit CityofMalden. org/Calendar. Contact Councillor Linehan with any questions at 781-873-9224 or alinehan@cityofmalden.org. For project updates and information on past meetings, visit CityofMalden.org/PatchellParkProject. Turnaround Films features Malden resident Karen Buck T he film “Karen and the River,” which is about Malden resident Karen Buck, is now available as part of Turnaround Films’ shareable film series about climate change: https://www.turnaround-films.com/1-2-karenbuck. You can watch it on the new Turnaround Films website: www.turnaround-films.com. All films are available free of charge to be used by municipalities, educators and advocacy organizations to help the public understand climate change. Viewers are invited to watch CIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES We Sell Cigars & Accessories Chris Dan HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * 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 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Steve Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection three short films – the first episodes in an ongoing series – on the Turnaround Films website. The film “The Impervious Problem” looks at how our infrastructures are holding up against increasing temperatures and intense rainfalls. The films “Green Roofs” and “Karen and the River” tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that are working to find solutions and new ways of adapting our lives to live with these changes. In early 2021, Turnaround Films began creating quality films about “Who is doing what about climate change” and made them available, at little or no cost, to educators, advocacy organizations and legislators. The episodes may be downloaded and used in presentations, in classrooms, in town meetings, or embedded in websites and social media. Turnaround Films is currently working to tackle other climate change issues in the areas of energy, education, environmental justice, sea-level rise and more. Volunteer efforts are key to maintaining a clean and vibrant city. “Everyone can contribute to protecting the Malden River with proper curbside recycling and trash removal,” said Buck. “Clean sidewalks, curbs and street storm drains are critical for public health and our environment.” Residents are also encouraged to refrain from using inorganic pesticides and herbicides, as these chemicals pollute the waterways. For more information regarding waterfront activities and cleanups, or to join the Friends of the Malden River in protecting the Malden River and with the creation of a waterfront park, please contact Buck at FriendsoftheMaldenRiver@ gmail.com. Ashland Street drug bust Malden Police Department Sgt. Steven Fitzpatrick and other officers assisted the Everett Police Department in apprehending an unidentified 29-year-old Malden man on March 17 in the Ashland Street area. (Photo Courtesy if the Malden Police Department)
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 11 YouthBuild students tour City Hall and Bread of Life L ast Friday, YouthBuild students met with recently-elected Malden City Councillor-at-Large, Karen Colón Hayes (and Maya Colón Hayes). They toured the Malden City Hall, and learned about Karen’s career path and the power of students’ voices to influence local policy. Later that day, students loaded trucks with over 70 boxes of essential food items for families Bread of Life. They also filled backpacks full of food - including fresh peach cups and Mac n’ Cheese - for 20 youth and boxed and loaded other packages that would be shipped directly to community members. We’re proud of our student’s volunteer work, and know their visit with Councillor Colon Hayes was an inspiring conversation! YouthBuild students are shown with Councillor Colón Hayes sitting in the city council seats at city hall. YouthBuild students pack boxes of food at Bread of Life. MALDEN TRANS NOW HIRING!!! CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS, 7D DRIVERS & TAXI DRIVERS COMPETITIVE PAY OFFERED $17/HR - 7D DRIVERS $26/HR - CDL DRIVERS CALL TO INQUIRE - 781-322-9400 OR 781-322-9401 - ASK FOR DAVID OR ED
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Mayor presents State of the City Address at Forestdale Park Senior Living ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Thank you for remembering Dear Peter Levine, Recently, I was reading your article (Malden Today, Tomorrow & Yesterday) in the January 28, 2022 Malden Advocate. I noticed you mentioned Bob Miller and the Y extension. It is nice that someone after all this time remembers my late husband Bob. Thank you, Patricia (Pat) Borstel Pearl St., Malden Malden women wins $1 million on scratch ticket On March 17, before his State of the City Address to the Forestdale Park seniors, Mayor Christenson off ered an introduction. O n March 17, Mayor Gary Christenson paid a visit to Forestdale Park Senior Living in Malden to give a special presentation of his State of the City Address. Since it was also St. Patrick’s Day, residents and staff were dressed in festive outfi ts and enjoyed classic treats like hot cross buns while they watched the presentation. Residents also had some fun guessing this year’s Address theme. You can learn more about Forestdale Park, an Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Community, at www.ForestdalePark.com. Recently Malden’s Atisee Abbe won $1 million from the 4,000,000 Spectacular instant ticket game. According to the Massachusetts Lottery, Abbe chose to receive a one-time payment of $650,000. She plans to use her winnings to buy a house and a car. Abbe was also the fi rst person to win the $1 million prize, according to Lottery offi cials. She purchased the ticket at Central Convenience in Somerville. As a result of the win, the store will receive a $10,000 bonus. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Lottery) CONCERNS | FROM PAGE 8 Mayor Gary Christenson, Forestdale Park Director of Community Relations Sarah Starkweather and Mayor’s Offi ce Communications Director Ron Cochran. Mayor Christenson and Virginia Ruane Malden Public Library announces upcoming events Preschool Story Time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., beginning on March 31: stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft for children, ages three and up. Sign up online for each story time. Visit Malden Public Library website and online calendar for sign-up link. Curious Creatures Saturday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m.: This educational live animal program is recommended for children ages four and up – funded by the Anna Yaghjian Fund. calling Mr. Winslow on a weekly basis for a progress report and getting the same answer every week, “We are working on it, thanks for being diligent with your follow up phone calls.” And most recently from Councilor Winslow, “I will pass this information on to Councilor Crowe” dated 3-8-22, I have yet to be contacted. I really had high hopes after speaking with Councilor Winslow but as time went on I realized that rhetoric has no boundaries, even when it comes to our children’s safety. Let me end on a positive note. Many thanks to Bobby Knox for repairing and replacing the dilapidated concrete steps leading into the playground at the Ferryway in a timely manner and to Lt. Evan Tuxbury for setting up radar on Ferry Street several months ago! Bottom line: More has to be done immediately to protect our children and I’m looking for help from you Mr. Mayor. Sincerely, Mark V. Gillis (A concerned parent who has 10 children and 15 grandchildren) Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 13 MVRCS students earn National History Day recognition GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: Malden High gymnasts powered through for GBL Championship Mystic Valley Regional Charter School congratulates sophomores (pictured from left to right) Lola Velic and Niamh Stewart on earning commendation from National History Day for their project the Pig War of 1859. The duo captured Best Project in Maritime or Military History accolades. Malden Library to host March 30 showing of ‘Encanto’ J oin us for Family Movie Night on Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. We will be showing Disney’s blockbuster and enchanting fi lm “Encanto,” featuring the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda. The fi lm has been nominated for three Oscars, including Best Animated Feature Film. The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift – from super strength to the power to heal – every child except one, Mirabel. This fi lm is free and open to the public. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-3240218 for more information. Malden High senior Nathan Weng competes for GBL Champion Tornado gymnastics team. (Courtesy/Blue and Gold) By Juliana Luong MHS Blue and Gold T he Greater Boston League Champion Malden High School gymnastics team ended their season on a good note. Compared to the previous season with COVID, gymnastics head coach Katie Bowdridge said, “This year was much better than last year” with returning gymnasts and new ones. While the season showed satisfying outcomes, the hard work came from the athletes and gymnasts themselves. Senior Nathan Weng stated, “The hardest part of the season was getting back into routine and practicing every day after school.” Returning to the schedule was not the only struggle as Weng also said stamina was an issue and how he worked through that obstacle by using repetition for long time periods. As athletes have tried their best to bring normalcy back to sports, masks and restrictions still came into play. Coach Bowdridge described how fl oor routines were especially diffi cult, seeing as the routines are a minute and a half long with continuous motion and determination to seek perfection with a mask on. Bowdridge said she also found it diffi cult when spectators were forbidden to attend meets in certain venues. Unlike previous seasons, the gymnastics team started this season with no team captains, leaving less time for stretching, conditioning and preparation. Despite facing some hurdles in the transition back from last year, Malden High's gymnastics team powered through to prevail and win the Greater Boston League Championship. ***** Malloy leads way for Everett High boys’ indoor track; new outdoor track starts soon Everett High School twosport All-Star performer Richard Malloy fi nished a strong indoor track season with a victory in the Greater Boston League meet in the high jump with 5 feet-4 inches. Teammate Joseph Murillo made it back-to-back event wins for the boys side when he won the shotput event with a throw of 40 feet-3.25 inches Also attaining the medal podium were junior sprinter Omar Marshall with a fi fth place fi nish in the 300 meter dash and Brandon Ho with a fourth place eff ort in the long jump. In the boys 4 x 200 relay, Angel Torres, Brandon Ho, Omar Marshall, and Richard Malloy competed. **** Everett's Malloy placed 16th in Division 1 State Meet in 55 meter dash Everett's Malloy represented the Crimson Tide at Saturday’s Division 1 State Meet. He competed in the 55 meter dash and fi nished 16th in a time of 6.83 seconds.
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Eagles swimmers and coach collect top CAC honors M ystic Valley Regional Charter School swimmers Deanna Guo and Jeremy Cheng were named Commonwealth Athletics Conference (CAC) girls and boys Most Valuable Swimmers recently.In addition, third year Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo collected Coach of the Year accolades, leading the team to its 14th consecutive conference crown. A six-year member of the program, Guo is a two-year captain who left an indelible mark on the program’s record books. She is the school record holder in the 200 Individual Medley (IM), 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke and part of all three relay teams (200 medley, 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle) that swam the fastest time in school history. What’s just as remarkable is that Guo sits within the top five fastest in the 50 freestyle (fourth), 100 freestyle (third), 200 freestyle (third) and 500 freestyle (third).In fact, she has swum the program’s eighth-fastest time in the 100 breaststroke, meaning she is represented on all eight Top 10 lists. In 2022, she claimed gold in both the 200 IM and 100 butterfly at the CAC Championships as well as a 400 freestyle relay team title.She departs the CAC as the all-time leading medal winner in girls swimming. A junior, Cheng is the program’s record holder in the 100 butterfly and also, as an eighth-grader, was a part of the 400 freestyle relay team in 2019 who swam faster than any quartet in Eagles history.Cheng is high atop Eagles Top 10 lists, sitting only behind state champion Christian Kinnon (’16) in the 50 freestyle, third in the 100 freestyle, third in the 500 freestyle, fourth in the 200 IM and tied for ninth in the 100 breastHONORS | SEE PAGE 19 Senior Deanna Guo, Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo and junior Jeremy Cheng (Photo Courtesy of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School) QUARANTINE | SEE PAGE 14
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 15 ~ Malden Neighborhood Basketball League ~ Madness Mayhem Saturday, March 19: Game 1 – Sixers 87, Bullets 55 The Crimson maintained their dominance this season by taking care of the very young Boys in Blue, who held their own the best they could as they squeaked into the fourth slot at the last minute. The Bullets’ top scorers were Cameron Kilpatrick (14), Logan Guertin (11) and Paccini Louis (10), but they just couldn’t keep up the pace – but have a great future if they can all return next season. The Sixers’ top guns were Ross Dyer (35) and Darrens Roc (18), but they also got some big help from Ivan Tao (13) and Gui Nommi (12); they went up 8, 12, 17 – basically game over – moving to the title game, still unblemished. Game 2 – Pistons 54, Sonics 43: The Pistons had to come back from a 10-point deficit at the half and did it in fine fashion by holding the Sonics to just three points in the third quarter as they scored 14 to gain the lead & not look back. Everyone scored for the Pistons in this contest: Jayson Dos Reis led with 13; Bobby Spoto & Nikoliss McDuffie each scored 11. The Sonics were led by Jameel Dorceena (22, the game high) and Isiah Normil (13); they just needed a more balanced attack as only four of the eight scored for them this game. Sunday, March 20: Game 1 – Coaches 77, Players 72 A different game to end a different type of season, as only six players dressed for the All-Stars going up against nine coaches. The Players were all over the place, causing havoc to the older Coaches. But when “Mighty” Joe Young (Celtics Coach) took over the third, scoring 11 of his 28, and Kings Coach Rob Hart hit three from deep in the same quarter, ending with 15, the Coaches basically got & kept the lead the remainder of the contest, especially when it was A. Cohen carrying them in the second quarter, scoring all 10 of his for the Coaches. The Players were led by Oscar Ruan with a game high of 32 – who also dropped an All-Star record of 8 from the 3-point area – and Logan Guertin, who scored 13 in this close loss for the players. Coaches back on top, after losing the previous two contests! Three-Point Contest: won by Sixers – Ivan Tao. Hot Shot Contest: won by The Sixers celebrate their win as 2022 MNBL Champions. Ivan Tao Hawks – Oscar Ruan. Game 3 – Sixers 70, Pistons 50: The Pistons, for a bit, slowed the normally “foot on the pedal” Sixers in the first half, but thanks to the odds-on favorite for League MVP – Ross Dyer – who took over the second half by scoring 34 of his game high 43, followed by Darrens Roc with 14, they were en route to the Championship Victory. Bobby Spoto (25) & Jayson Dos Reis (13) did what they could, and they were only down by one at the halfway break, but then got outOscar Ruan scored by 15 in the third. R. Dyer dropped 20 alone in that quarter. The Pistons just couldn’t stop the man but should still hold their heads up high for rocking the second-place slot most of the year as well as making the Big Dance. The year 2022 is in the Books with just the Banquet to come soon enough.
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 A NATURAL HAIRSTYLE (H 4554) House 155-0, approved and Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable 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: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 1418. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. FORBID DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PERSON WITH sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit any person or entity including educational institutions, workplaces and public spaces from implementing any policy that would explicitly target someone who wears their natural hairstyle. The measure defines natural hairstyle as “hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles including braids, locks, twists and other formations.” The bill also expands existing anti-bullying law in schools to include recognition for students who may be more vulnerable to bullying or harassment because of their natural hairstyle. Another provision requires the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to investigate complaints filed against employers who have discriminated based on natural hairstyle. “This is an historic moment for Massachusetts. I am beyond delighted that the [bill] passed unanimously in the House, and words cannot describe how great it is to see the years of hard work from advocates, staff, legislators and community members bear fruit,” said co-sponsor Rep. Steve Ultrino (D-Malden). “Today, the votes in our chamber sent a clear message: racebased discrimination has no place in our commonwealth. On this day, we ensured that a person’s racial and cultural identity will no longer be an obstacle to their education, professional career and path to success.” There was a light moment during floor debate on the bill. “As you may have guessed, I have never experienced hair discrimination,” said Rep. Ultrino, who is bald. “People of color across the commonwealth, particularly Black women, continue to face discrimination in school, in the workplace and in public spaces based on the texture and style of their hair,” said Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham), House Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. “It is racism, and this bill is necessary to address continued attempts to outflank our laws against discrimination based on race." The House approved the bill in the 2019-2020 session on July 31, 2020 and sent it to the Senate Ways and Means Committee where it died without further action and without a vote by the full Senate. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Senate President Karen Spika (D-Ashland) and Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) to explain why the Senate Ways and Means Committee in 2020 did not act on what seems to be a non-controversial bill and if they think the bill will die in committee again this year or get through the committee and be approved the Senate. Despite repeated requests, neither Spilka’s office nor Rodrigues’ office responded. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Paul Donato Yes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes CREATING WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL PROGRAM (H 4555) House 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would require the state to develop and implement a Women’s Rights History Trail program. The measure includes requiring the state to designate properties and sites that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women’s rights and women’s suffrage. Another provision provides that the state promote education and awareness of the struggle for women’s rights in the commonwealth. A 13-member Women’s Rights History Trail Task Force would be formed to research, solicit public input and make recommendations for sites, properties and attractions to be included in the trail. “I am humbled and proud to sponsor this legislation,” said Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “This legislation ensures that the many women from our commonwealth who contributed to the fabric of our nation and democracy are recognized, and their accomplishments preserved in our state’s history, so that their legacies may serve as inspiration for future generations of young women.” "The establishment of this trail continues Massachusetts’ commitment to honoring women BHRC | SEE PAGE 17 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22C0224CA In the matter of: Liliana Jayde Frost CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Liliana Jayde Frost of Malden, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Liliana Jayde McCarthy IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Middlesex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/11/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 14, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate March 25, 2022
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE17 while also creating additional tourism and economic opportunities across the commonwealth,” said Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River), House Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. “It was an honor to pass this legislation during Women's History Month.” The House approved the bill in the 2019-2020 session on September 18, 2020 and sent it to the Senate Ways and Means Committee where it died without further action and without a vote by the Senate. Beacon Hill Roll Call again asked Senate President Karen Spika (D-Ashland) and Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) to explain why the bill died in the Senate in 2020 and if they think the bill will die in committee again this year or be approved the Senate. Despite repeated requests, neither Spilka’s offi ce nor Rodrigues’ offi ce responded. DCR | FROM PAGE 2 does its damage by wrapping itself around a tree and eventually overtakes the canopy causing the tree to die. Dana’s Meadow and the shoreline around Bellevue Pond are also at risk. Once the project is completed, Redfern and his colleagues will be responsible for ensuring that the invasive plants stay out of the Fells. “It’s an ongoing commitment to do this kind of work,” he said. The grant is part of a $1.2 million thrust to improve the State Parks System. In addition to the Fells, 28 other projects will be supported through the DCR Partnerships Matching Funds Program. “The DCR Partnership Matching Funds Program allows us to work with dedicated stakeholders, such as municipalities, nonprofi ts and other community-based organizations to make significant investments within the Massachusetts State Parks System,” said Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “Importantly, this funding will be used to improve ecological health as well enhance and expand public use and enjoyment for years to come.” DCR Acting Commissioner Stephanie Cooper also spoke in favor of the Partnership Matching Funds Program. “The Department of Conservation and Recreation is proud to work with so many passionate stakeholders through the Partnership Matching Funds Program,” she said. “The funding provided to this year’s deserving projects will make great improvements to agency assets and will enhance the visitor experience.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes 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 fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of March 1418, the House met for a total of three hours and 53 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 56 minutes. Mon. March 14 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Tues. March 15 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 16 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 17 House 11:05 a.m. to 2:49 p.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 12:08 p.m. Fri. March 18 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. a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori Planning Ahead Dear Planning, There’s no shortage of options when it comes to handling or disposing of your cremated remains after you’re gone. Your family can keep, bury or scatter them in a variety of imaginative ways that refl ect your life and personality. Here are some diff erent options to consider. Scatter them: The most popular option is to have your ash~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI20P4764EA Estate of: Joan Marie Greenberg Also known as: Joan M. Greenberg Date of Death: 10/03/2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION A Petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Patrick Greenberg of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/13/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 16, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 25, 2022 es scattered at a location you loved to be i.e., a favorite fi shing spot, camping area, golf course, beach, park or at home. If you choose this route, keep in mind that some places, such as national parks, require a permit. And many public areas, like parks or sports stadiums may prohibit scattering. Store them at home: Many families choose to keep their loved ones close, by storing them at home. If you and your family choses this option, you can purchase a decorative urn through your funeral provider or online at Amazon.com. Or you may want to use an old cookie jar or favorite container that reminds your family of you. Bury/inter them: The burial option is good if you wish to have a special place for your family to visit. This is also the only option for cremated ashes sanctioned by the Catholic Church, which specifi es that ashes of the dead should be kept in sacred places like a cemetery or a columbarium and not kept at home or scattered. Plant them: If you’re the environmental type, you can have your ashes planted with a tree. There are companies that off er living urns – like TheLivingUrn.com or UrnaBios.com – that mix your ashes with other nutrients that can be used to grow a plant or tree in your yard or a place of your choosing. Scatter them at sea: If you love the water, there are many businesses that off er ash scattering services at sea, especially close to coastal areas, or your family could rent a boat and do it themselves.There are also companies like EternalReefs.com that off er reef memorials so your ashes can rest on the ocean fl oor. Scatter them by air: This option will scatter your ashes into the sky so the particles can be taken by the wind. To do this, they could hire a private plane, helicopter or hot air balloon service, or use a balloon scattering service like Mesoloft.com. Or they could even send your ashes into outer space with Celestis.com. Turn them into a record: If you love music, a UK company called Vinlyly (Andvinyly.com) will turn your ashes into a vinyl record. You supply the music (or voice recording) and cover image, and the company creates a memorial that your family can listen to for years to come. Turn them into jewelry or glass: If you love jewelry or glass trinkets, there are companies – like CloseByMeJewelry.com, SpiritPieces.com and ArtFromAshes.com – that will turn your ashes into wearable jewelry or glass art memorials. Go out with a bang: If you’re a hunter or a gun lover, a company called Holy Smoke (MyHolySmoke.com) will create loaded ammunition out of cremated remains. Your family could store the ammo in the engraved wooden box it comes in, or they can send you off in a gun salute. Turn them into art: If you love art, arrange for an artists or family member to paint your portrait, or a picture, with some of your ashes mixed into the paint. Or, if your family is into tattoos, many tattoo artists will mix some ashes with ink to create a memorial tattoo. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. n r by Jim Miller What to Do with Cremated Ashes Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on diff erent ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated, but I’ve misplaced it. Can you help me with this? I’m preplanning my funeral and would like to include instructions on what to do with my remains that my family will appreciate.
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 OBITUARY Leo A. Ciccolo, Jr. Of Malden on 1. March 25 is International Waffle Day; what famous Belgian painter’s work included a finely detailed painting of waffles in “Fight between Carnival and Lent” (1559)? 2. The word “chortle” first appeared in what nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll? 3. On March 26, 1964, the musical “Funny Girl” opened in NYC with what star? 4. What is the longest species of worm: bootlace worm, bristle worm or fluke? 5. The “bark lion sentinel dog” – more commonly called Lhasa apso – is native to what country: China, Indonesia or Tibet? 6. On March 27, 1841, at City Hall in NYC, the first horse-drawn fire engine in the USA was tested; it was powered by what? 7. Florentine-style dishes have what vegetable? 8. Which U.S. city is the largest founded in the 1900s? 9. What TV show theme song mentions two slang expressions for oil? 10. On March 28, 1881, the Barnum & Bailey Circus was founded, which was to exhibit what famous named animal? 11. What children’s book character has a bronze statue in Kensington Gardens in London? 12. What is the Italian word for a grilled sandwich? 13. What computer language logo includes a blue cup with red steam? 14. On March 29, 1848, what North American waterfall was reduced to a trickle due to gale force winds creating an ice jam? 15. What 17th century Englishman wrote the plays “Volpone, “The Alchemist” and “Every Man in His Humor” (first performed at The Globe Theatre)? 16. In March 2022 what sport has a world cup for women? 17. What famous Italian painter was born in Vinci in Tuscany? 18. March 30 is Manatee Appreciation Day; what is a nickname for manatee? 19. How are the Blue Nile, the White Nile and Atbara similar? 20. On March 31, 1930, what U.S. code of entertainment guidelines was instituted? ANSWERS March 16. Devoted husband of Marguerite (Dalibor). Beloved father of Christopher McCabe of Malden, Anthony Ciccolo and his wife Blakney of Sudbury. Son of the late Leo A., Sr. and Giovanna (Bombaci) Ciccolo. Brother of Josephine Palmer of Saugus and the late Joseph Ciccolo. Lovingly survived by his grandchildren, Tate, Brett and Caprice as well as his nephew, John Ciccolo and wife Denise and family. Late accountant for Rapids Furniture, IRS and US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Michael J. Harvey 70, of Cape Canaveral, FL., passed away on March 11, 2022 at Cape Canaveral Hospital after a brief illness. Michael was the beloved husband of Patricia Harvey; brother of Jan Gunter and her husband Jim of Folsom, Louisiana, and Fred and his wife Betty of Fort Worth, Texas; father of Lauren Newton and her husband Sanjay of Arlington, Brenda Mazzone and her husband Robert of Sarasota, Florida, and Dennis Bingham of Gloversville, NY; grandfather of Saila and Nikhil Newton; Brittany, Alexandra, and Erika Locke; and Meredith and Andrea Bingham. Michael was raised in Somerville and graduated from Northeastern University and went on to earn double Masters Degrees in the education field. He lived for many years in Braintree and most notably worked at the Weymouth Youth Office, and his own co-owned printing company, Life Skills Education. Michael went on to live in Malden and found his love of teaching. He was a teacher for both the Somerville and Malden public school systems and truly enjoyed teaching mathematics. He retired in 2016 and he and Patricia relocated to Florida. Michael loved reading and learning, enjoying live music, riding his bicycle on the beach, seeing a rocket launch, and a good laugh. Husband, father, brother, teacher, one of the founding fathers of the Wood family - you are gone too soon and you will be loved, missed, and remembered. If desired, donations can be ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 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 13, 2022, on the petition of Bay State Physical Therapy on behalf of Plaza 188 Associates L.P. (Permit Application #COO 039779-2021) under Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 030 of the Code of the City of Malden, seeking a special permit to allow medical center use of property in the Industrial 2 zoning district, namely, to occupy approximately 2,000 SF for a physical therapy business, located in the portion of the building known as and numbered, 150 Commercial Street, at the property known as and numbered, 184 Commercial Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #055 232 211. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # COO 039779-2021 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk March 25 & April 1, 2022 made in Michael's name to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. To do so, visit: https:// www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html. Brandon Peter O'Donnell With great sorrow, the family of Brendan Peter O'Donnell announces his death March 17, 2022. He was born in Malden on June 10, 1929, to Neil and Annie O'Donnell, the fifth of six children; all are deceased. He married Betty Rhodes in September 1959. She and their three children survive, Brendan Rhodes O'Donnell, MD, (spouse Deanna), Tacoma, WA., Adrienne Gibson (spouse Jeffrey), Seattle, WA., Megan Clark (spouse Robert), Harding, NJ. There are five cherished grandchildren: Catherine Jenks Clark, Peter Shepardson Clark, Graham Richardson Clark, Luke Patrick Gibson and Paul Jeffrey Gibson. Additionally, twelve nieces and seven nephews survive. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 1. Pieter Bruegel the Elder 2. “Jabberwocky” 3. Barbra Streisand 4. Bootlace worm 5. Tibet 6. Steam 7. Spinach 8. Las Vegas 9. “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” (of The Beverly Hillbillies series – Texas tea and black gold) 10. Jumbo, the World’s Largest Elephant 11. Peter Pan 12. Panini 13. Java 14. Niagara Falls 15. Ben Jonson 16. Cricket (the Women’s Cricket World Cup) 17. Leonardo da Vinci 18. Sea cow 19. They are tributaries of the Nile River. 20. The Motion Picture Production Code
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 19 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18 He was educated at St. John the Evangelist High School, N. Cambridge, MA., 1946, Boston College, AB 1950, and Harvard Business School, MBA 1954. His military service was with the United States Marine Corps from which he retired as a major in the Reserve - 1950, 1st special basic class, Quantico, VA.; 1951, platoon leader, 7th Marine regiment, 1st Marine division; Korea, assistant custoHONORS | FROM PAGE 14 stroke. In CAC championship action, Cheng came home before the rest in the 100 butterfl y and 100 breaststroke, turning in a then-state best time in the 100 butterfl y, and teamed to claim gold in both the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay. In state meet action, Cheng certainly saved his best dy offi cer; USNRC, Portsmouth, NH.; combat awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Letter of Commendation, Unit Citations Presidential, U.S. Navy, and Korean Presidential. Mr. O'Donnell's business career was with Harris Corporation; later with Harris Graphics Corp. where he became executive of A.M. International: Web Press USA Division. He was director of the Canadian operation in Toronto, from 1967 to 1971. From 1981 to 2000, he for last and peaked when it mattered most, touching second in the 100 butterfl y, teaming to fi nish third in both the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays.He earned another podium trip with an eighth-place fi nish in the 100 backstroke. Now 30-4 for his career, DiGiacomo has sustained the culture of excellence and success around Eagles swimming since his arrival three seasons was director and executive committee chairman and lead director of the Washington Trust Co., Westerly, RI. He was a founder of Stonington Country Club, vice-president and treasurer, a member of the Thames Club in New London, and Mason's Island Yacht Club. In addition, he was a member of Harvard Clubs of New York City and Boston. He was a trustee/director of Westerly Hospital, Mystic Community Center, Community Founago.He has been a driving force between the program’s three straight CAC titles and was at the helm earlier this winter when the boys program tied its best showing ever with a third-place fi nish at MIAA Division II states. The future is bright for both the girls’ and boys’ programs next winter as many top swimmers and all but one member of each squad’s state teams are slated to return to the fold. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22P1413EA Estate of: Robert L. DeBerardinis Date of Death: 01/23/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Jennifer Lee Van Stry of Winchester, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Jennifer Lee Van Stry of Winchester, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised adminstration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/19/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 22, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 25, 2022 dation of Southeastern Connecticut, and the Printing Industry Honorary Societies: NAPL, PIA, GATF. He was president of Mason's Island Property Owners' Association, and Fire District. His burial will take place at a future date in Arlington National Cemetery. ~ Legal Notice ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI22D0420DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Darbouze Jacques, Plaintiff vs. Valentina Francois, Defendant To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Darbouze Jacques, 438 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 your answer, if any, on or before 04/21/2022. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 9, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 25, 2022 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. 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Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CONTRACT 2022-H-1 2022 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for Contract 2022-H-1 of its 2022 Roadway Improvements Program. Bids will be received at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor – Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, until 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, April 21, 2022 and at that place and time will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of the reconstruction of 6 streets, or portions thereof, in various locations totaling approximately 3,065 LF. The work includes reclamation of existing roadway pavements, excavation of existing pavements by cold planer, adjustment of utility structures, the construction of new roadway pavements, setting and resetting of granite curb, construction and reconstruction of cement concrete sidewalks, driveways and wheelchair ramps, and related appurtenant and incidental work. Work on this Contract shall not start prior to June 1, 2022 due to utility improvements presently underway within the Contract roadways. All bidders must be prequalified by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in accordance with 720 CMR 5.00 Prequalification of Contractors. The contract will only be awarded to a MassDOT prequalified contractor. Contract Documents will become available Thursday, March 31, 2022 and may be examined and/or obtained at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor – Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City offices are closed on Fridays. A deposit in the form of a check payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts” in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of the Contract Documents. A refund of the deposit will be made for Contract Documents returned in good condition within 4 weeks after bids are received. Bidder’s requesting Contract Documents by mail shall include an additional non-refundable check payable to “Hayner/Swanson, Inc.” in the amount of $40.00 per set to cover handling and mailing costs. The bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, satisfactory to the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth; or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check, issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts”. Cash deposits will not be accepted. A Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. Contracts for work under this Proposal will obligate the Contractor and Subcontractors to comply with applicable Federal, State and local provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurances, labor, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and affirmative action. Bids may be held by the City of Malden for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN BY Yem Lip, P.E. City Engineer Malden Engineering Department March 25, 2022 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 GUO, SHUYI REILLY, NASH R PENTA, DIANE I VAUGHN-KENNEDY, CAMERON NAIRN, EMMA M BUYER2 SELLER1 SELLER2 LUMINO MARION F EST PINKHAM, STELLA EPHESUS LLC CODREANU, DAN A MICIELI, SALVATORE A MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 generous Albert has been over the decades – or the Spadaforas as a family – a great man who I proudly call a friend. Congratulations, Albert. Franny, how does it feel to be married to a Hall of Famer? Insert smiley face Ten musings from the immensely creative pen of the late John O’Brien, whose wit and wisdom endeared him to generations of Malden High School students, Maldonians and faculty at MHS. Here are 10 of my favorite witticisms from his iconic “Musings” columns: 1. “A Russian napkin is a Soviet serviette.” 2. “Ex-streakers are overbearing.” 3. “In a conservative bookstore, the customer is always right.” 4. “A crab apple a day keeps the psychiatrist away.” 5. “Bikinis: you have to draw the line somewhere.” 6. “When she brought the T.V. Guide to bed, I knew our prime time was dead.” 7. “Well, Bud, wiser men than you drink beer.” 8. “Carson for the vulgar, Paar for the coarse.” 9. “Only a chump chomps like a chimp, champ.” 10. “Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fl y, oil gotta spill, I gotta cry.” “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – Devir Park is in the news again (and it ain’t all bad this time – insert smiley face). The ole ballyard is due for a complete makeover in the near future. I literally grew up in that green sanctuary on the Fells: my second home. Devir Park memories, I have a few... I mixed it up recently, had my Sunday morning cup of Donut Villa coff ee with my Globe and Malden Advocate at Devir Park instead of the Forestdale Cemetery. I parked adjacent to the big-league diamond. In days of yore this end of Devir was not a parking lot. Foul balls off the bats of America Legion or Augustine Athletics hitters would land harmlessly on the green behind the home team’s stone bench. The big-league diamond is basically gone in 2022. Jack from Sunrise Postal and his friends use it for cricket these days. Years ago, MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 21 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. CITY ADDRESS 149-151 OAKLAND ST 484 MEDFORD ST 20-30 DANIELS ST #402 31 CENTRAL AVE MALDEN MALDEN MALDEN MALDEN DATE 04.03.2022 04.03.2022 04.03.2022 02.03.2022 PRICE $730 000,00 $785 000,00 $330 000,00 $730 000,00
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 21 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 20 massive muck and mire holes would form on the infi eld. Some of the best “mud bowls” were on that infi eld diamond. I remember Angelo Nardone sending DPW crews to the park after a hard rain. They would spend hours trying to get the infi eld in game shape. Many big Inter City League contests were played in the ’70’s on that fi eld: standing room only crowds, 1520 deep most nights. After the DPW left, Stevie Ring would stop by and spend time on the fi eld getting it just right, the way his ace pitcher Dave “Athlete of the Decade” Caiazzo liked it. The shade tree in right fi eld still looms large. I, Annette Magistro, Mike Scibelli, Jay Gramolini, Patty Colangeli, Ricky DiPietro, Frankie Levine, Beth Sampson, Rose Ann Tomasello, Paul Figelski, Jimmy & Jerry Damiano and Greg Lucey spent many a warm summer afternoon under that tree playing whist. The Bandstand is Devir Park folklore now, but at one time it was the center of the universe for many youngsters. Too many Bandstand memories to recall, not many fi t for print in a family newspaper (insert smiley face?), though one of my fondest memories was of showing up late at night at the park (early 1970s), plugging in an old black and white TV then lighting up an old hibachi for midnight barbecue – Johnny Carson, Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert or Jimmy Cagney movies preferred. Bruce Field consisted of crabgrass and weeds. It had no concession stand but was surrounded by the ugliest green wooden fence you ever did see. During the Saint Rocco Feast the infi eld was used for earth shattering fi reworks. Unheard of today. The trees that were planted as saplings on the Emerald Street side (in front of the Durso, McCarthy, Petrangelo, McFarland, and Guerin houses) sometime in the early 1970s have matured and have really enhanced the beauty of the park. The basketball court was located where the tennis courts are currently located. I had many battles on those courts with the sharp elbows of Dave Angelo. Two full courts and if memory serves me correctly two tennis courts – most of the time in full use. There was a wading pool just about where the basketball court meets the children’s playground today. A circular asphalt hole in the ground with a metal pipe jutting up the middle – water gushing out of said pole at about 150 mph, leaving bruises noticeable for weeks. Our park instructors (Tom Powers, Ed “Porky” Garrant, Perry Verge, Donna Angelo, Cliff Cioffi) would sweep up the broken glass on the asphalt, then (John) Monte would go down that musty old cellar under the Bandstand and turn the water on – a lifesaver on many hot summer days. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 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 13, 2022, on the petition of Lawrence French, Trustee of the L. French Realty Trust (Permit Application # RES 041885-2022) under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010.D of the Code of the City of Malden, seeking a special permit to change use of preexisting nonconforming property in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to convert the existing dwelling from a single-family dwelling and rooming house to a two family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 98 Laurel Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #133 684 406. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # RES 041885-2022 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk March 25 & April 1, 2022 For Rent Everett 3 Bdr. - 1st Floor Nice Hardwood Flooring We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! No Smoking, No Pets Close to Public Trans. Section 8 Accepted 857-888-1537 There seemed to be so many hot summer days back when we were youngsters. Air-conditioning was not nearly as ubiquitous as it is now. Few cars had it, fewer homes could aff ord it. Pools? That was for the rich kids in the hicks of Wilmington! My Devir Park days may be in the rearview mirror, but I am excited and extremely happy that my old ballpark is getting a much-needed revamping. Thank you, Ward 2 Councilor Paul “Hoss” Condon, Jenelle DeVits and the many city offi cials who are making this a reality. WASTE REMOVAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 • Landscaping, Lawn Care, Mulching • Yard Waste & Rubbish Removal • Interior & Exterior Demolition (Old Decks, Fences, Pools, Sheds, etc.) • Appliance and Metal Pick-up • Construction and Estate Cleanouts • Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $169 • Carpentry LICENSED & INSURED Call for FREE ESTIMATES! Office: (781) 233-2244
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