Malden Public Schools launch inclusive free outdoor series with The Great Malden Outdoors & Partners City mourns passing of local activist, noted poet Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Taylor He was the father of three and husband of Ward 5 Councillor Ariane ‘Ari’ Taylor Participants from last year’s Great Outdoors are shown during the adaptive rock climbing will take place at Waitts Mount. (Courtesy photo) Special to The Advocate M alden Public Schools in collaboration with First Seed Sown, creator of The Great Malden Outdoors, are launching an inclusive outdoor recreation program series for residents and students. The program has two parts: first, an Adaptive Outdoor Event series for Malden residents with special needs or disabilities run by Waypoint Adventure in April, May and June. Part two is the expansion of the afterschool hiking program, going from one SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 8 FOUR-PEAT! Malden High Baseball captures 2025 Golden Tornado Club First Pitch Classic Tourney Championship for 4th year in a row McMahon named MVP, combines with fellow RHP Gavin for 1-hitter in win over Lynn Tech in the final By Nick Toscani T he junior pitching duo of Ryan McMahon and Billy Gavin combined for a 2-hitter on the mound against Salem Academy Charter High School on Friday, then came back and did it all over again on Tuesday. The pair of righthanders tossed a 1-hitter at Lynn Tech at Maplewood Park in Malden in a 12-2 victory to capture the Golden Tornado Club First Pitch Classic Tournament Championship for BASEBALL | SEE PAGE 11 The Malden community is mourning the sudden passing of Jeff Taylor, a well-known community activist and supporter of the arts. (Courtesy Photo) By Steve Freker T he news of the passing of a well-known Malden community activist, talented poet and steadfast supporter of the arts shocked and saddened residents as the month of March came to a close: the death of Jeffrey “Jeff” Taylor on March 22. The father of three young daughters and a friend to many in Malden, Jeff ACTIVIST | SEE PAGE 4 The Malden High School team displays the championship plaque for the 4th year in a row after their win over Lynn Tech in the final of the 2025 Golden Tornado Club First Pitch Classic Tournament. (Advocate Photo)
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