Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 25, 2022 Advertise in The Advocate 617-387-2200 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Malden High School (MHS) Class of 2022 students with MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo (far left), Mixx360 Nightlife and Town Line Luxury Lanes owner Anthony DeCotis, Mayor Gary Christenson (center) and Superintendent of Schools Ligia Noriega-Murphy (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) A lthough the Malden High School Class of 2022 has worked diligently on fundraising efforts to supplement this year’s prom, they fell short of their goal. When Mixx360 Nightlife and Town Line Luxury Lanes owner Anthony DeCotis learned about this, he generously offered to make up the $5,000 deficit. DeCotis met Mayor Gary Christenson, Superintendent of Schools Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo and members of the Class of 2022 at City Hall, where he presented the class with a check. The students were thrilled and more than grateful. “Anthony and his family are always willing to help and make a difference when it comes to our students,” said Christenson. “They continuously go above and beyond in their generosity to our city.” DCR allocates $16K for Invasive Management Plan at the Fells By Christopher Roberson http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only F or the next three years, a substantial effort will be underway to eradicate the invasive plants that have been taking over the 2,500-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation. Christopher Redfern, executive director of the Friends of the Fells, said the Invasive Management Plan will be funded by a $16,666 grant from the state Department of Conservation & Located on the southern end of the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Bellevue Pond is rife with invasive vegetation and debris. Therefore, the Friends of the Fells have identified the pond as an area of concern. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) Recreation (DCR). He said SWCA Environmental Consultants has been chosen to create the plan, which will then be implemented by the DCR and the Friends of the Fells. “This project is going to help us combat harmful plants,” said Redfern. He said some of these plants are oriental bittersweet, garlic mustard, black swallow-wort and Japanese knotweed. Redfern also said many invasive plants are able to withstand the harsh winter months. “They’ll come roaring back in the spring and into the summer,” he said. Redfern said the Lawrence Woods section of the Fells is one area of concern where oriental bittersweet has become prevalent. He said the plant DCR | SEE PAGE 17 Business owner generously assists Class of 2022
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