THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2026 Page 11 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 came up with some fascinating Maldonia history. Modest? Thy name is Anita! Actually, I don’t know where to start so I will (try to) make this short and sweet (for now). Nita mentioned “nobody famous” came from the class, but she failed to mention herself and her husband Ronald, who certainly made their mark in life. A life well lived it appears. Well known enough to have a Wiki page, extracts from said page... • Ronald was an American food scientist, entrepreneur and, along with his wife, an art collector. He was best known for founding The Wornick Company. In 1979 the Wornick Company was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to mass-produce Meals, Ready to Eat (or MREs), a next-generation version of individual combat meals (or C-Rations). Think about that for a second… Malden guy responsible for mass producing MRE’s! • Discharged from the Army in 1957, he attended MIT. Here’s where it gets interesting for Mr. & Mrs. Wornick: Ronald took a temporary leave of absence from MIT to accept a paid position as a library assistant at the research center of the United Fruit Company in Norwood (predecessor to Chiquita). At that time, the company was addressing the spread of Panama disease, a soil-borne fungal infection that was causing significant damage to banana plantations in Latin America. During his tenure, Wornick contributed to the development of a treatment for the disease. Following this work, he was promoted to a scientific role and subsequently advanced to division president with responsibility for food processing operations. Shortly thereafter, MIT awarded him a graduate degree. The rest GRANT | FROM PAGE 3 es, hazmat incidents, and countless other calls,” said Secretary of Public Safety & Security Gina Kwon. “They also face the insidious threat of occupational cancer from exposure to toxic gases and substances. The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants support equipment to protect them is history, as they say. Suffering succotash! Amazing! • So much to talk about, so little column space. My personal fave on Ron: He was the son of Russian immigrant Jews (ain’t we all?!) and while at MHS took up the trumpet, forming a dance band at age 14. He moonlighted as a paid musician while attending Tufts University in Medford. More on this amazing couple at a later date. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — speaking of Chuckie Frangules... I can’t help but remember his dad, Strates, a man I was fortunate enough to call friend and become somewhat close with during the glory days of the old YMCA. Back when the steam room and whirlpool weren’t just Y amenities — they were gathering places for all of Maldonia (the stories Joe Croken and Mundo shared with me, priceless!). In those days, there was nothing better than sitting in that thick cloud of steam, the buzz from a group of foul mouth yobs, solving the world’s (and Malden’s) problems one long diatribe at a time. You really got to know a bro in there. No pretense. Just talk. Laughs. And the easy rhythm of Maldonia YMCA friendships. A proud veteran, Strates was part of the “greatest generation.” Steady, warm, quick with a smile and proud beyond words of his family — the kind of man whose presence alone made the room better, carrying himself with quiet dignity and a deep love for the people who meant everything to him. A good man for sure. May his memory be a blessing. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@ aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. from all these risks.” “The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program funds the tools, gear, and equipment that our firefighters use to protect themselves, each other, and the residents of their communities,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “It’s a smart investment in safety for the fire service and the Commonwealth.” LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: REAL ESTATE VALUATION AND ASSET MANAGEMENT RFP Proposals will be received by WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026, BY 5:00 PM at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified, or withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2026, AT 10:00 AM Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by a Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. All proposals are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B §6. All City of Malden proposals are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor requesting these proposals to ensure they have received any, and all addenda prior to the proposal opening. The City will reject any, and all proposals in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all proposals or to reject any or all proposals (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller April 03, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE for ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 on the petition of Scott Fitzpatrick, Manager of Fitzpatrick Construction Consulting LLC, on behalf of 385-387 Salem Street LLC filed in Permit Application #CMID-075583-2026 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed on the first floor of the existing building, in the location of the former restaurant, existing building currently used for a multi-family dwelling with five units and vacant space with use to be determined, at the property known as and numbered, 385-387 Salem Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification # 102 731 104. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application# CMID-075583-2026 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair April 03, 10, 2026 LEGAL NOTICE
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