Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 13 den AADD -FREEF or many Malden Public Schools students, the meals they eat at school each day constitute a major part of their regular, daily nutrition. That is why discussion over the contract for the private Food Service provider for the district is crucial for the health and well-being of the over 6,400 students served every day. Whitsons Culinary Group is the present private food service provider for the Malden Public Schools, having been in place for the past several years. Malden Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora, who is also chairperson of the School Budget Subcommittee, has been heading the discussion and research into both the Food Services contract as SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 10 Malden's only local news source for over 30 years! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SCHOOL COMMITTEE UPDATE: Malden Public Schools Food Service contract being reviewed, assessed Discussion of recommendation of next step expected at Monday’s School Committee meeting; Principal’s report cites changes, progress made at Ferryway School By Steve Freker 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker C hris Simonelli has been here before as a former Ward 7 Councillor. His focus has never changed, he says. “I am here for the residents of Ward 7 and anyone else in our community who may need my assistance,” Councillor Simonelli said on Monday, “and whether I have been an elected offi cial or not, through the years, that has always been my focus. “I’ve lived here all my life and I’m not going anywhere. I am glad to be back on the City Council so I can continue to work for my constituents from this seat,” Councillor Simonelli added. The lifelong Malden resident Ferryway K-8 School Principal Michael Ciampa gave a report on the school year at the last Malden School Committee meeting. (Advocate Photo) said he has “hit the ground running” since returning to the Council – elected in November to the open seat left by former longtime Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson. “We have some big plans for our ward and neighborhood and everyone that lives E Friday, April 1, 2022 New Multicultural Center eyed for Suffolk Square/ Ward 7 neighborhood Councillor Simonelli says discussions taking place for potential use of Temple Ezrath Israel site Chris Simonelli Ward 7 Councillor here,” Simonelli said. One of those plans has grown from a series of discussions with an iconic group in Ward 7, the caretakers and Board of Temple Ezrath Israel. Simonelli said that talks have resulted in a plan whereby residents of Ward 7 would use a part of the Temple Ezrath Israel building for a neighborhood multiculCENTER | SEE PAGE 11 Eight MHS grads to be inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame O n April 29, at 6 p.m., the Malden High School Alumni Association will induct the following graduates into the MHSAA Hall of Fame. Please join us at Anthony’s of Malden to honor these amazing individuals. For information on how to obtain tickets for the banquet, contact Camille Colantuoni at 781-6321646 or email cmc5767@aol. com. If you would like to place an advertisement in the program book, please feel free to contact Len Iovino at 781-3213568 or email him at lvi_mps@ yahoo.com, or John Froio at 781321-0339 or email him at jfroio38@verizon.net. In the fi eld of Arts – Norman Norman Greenbaum is a Malden High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame inductee for 2022. (Courtesy Photo) Greenbaum, Class of 1960: A composer, musician and member of the “Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band,” Greenbaum recorded “The Eggplant That Ate Chicago” and “Spirit in the Sky.” A mural of the commemorating song “Spirit in the Sky” was painted on the building at 110 Pleasant St., and it was dedicated in Greenbaum’s honor. In the fi eld of Government – Richard Howard, Class of 1970: A former Malden mayor, Howard was instrumental in building fi ve new K-8 schools and an Early Childhood Center. He was the past president of the Malden Chamber of Commerce, director of the YMCA and commissioner of the Malden Housing Authority. In the fi eld of Business – Albert Spadafora, Class of 1964: Spadafora has spent more than 60 years providing hospitality services in Malden and is the owner and operator of Anthony’s of Malden. He is also the recipient of numerous awards for distinguished service and continuous generosity to the community. In the field of Education – Nancy Finkelstein, Class of 1960 (awarded posthumously): An English and French teacher in the Malden Public Schools, Finkelstein was president of the Malden Teachers Association and the president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. She worked with Governor Michael Dukakis to pass legislation to ease the eff ects of Proposition 2½ on cities and was MHS| SEE PAGE 10
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