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Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 14 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! A ADD By Steve Freker A new school leader for the Malden Public Schools for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year could be selected by mid-May. That was the word from School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora at Monday night’s regular meeting. Spadafora, who serves as cochair of the Superintendent Search Committee with member Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, went through an update of the process on Monday. Spadafora said that two meetings have been held to date with the 12-person Superintendent Search Committee as well as a forum with CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SCHOOL COMMITTEE ROUNDUP: Superintendent Search Committee expects to have new school leader selected by mid-May School board votes against school choice option; approves future student club’s overseas travel School Committee Vice Chair Jenn Spadafora said the Superintendent Search Committee is looking to have a candidate recommended by mid-May this year. (Courtesy Photo) the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), where members of that organization were able to pose questions to members of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) advisory group that has been hired to oversee the search. Earlier this week on Tuesday, April 2, a live and also a virtual Community Forum were conducted by the MASC group, with the Zoom virtual session in the afternoon and the live forum in the Malden High School library. The deadline for applications for the position, which will begin on July 1 of this year, was toROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 1 Malden Overcoming Addiction Gets New Wheels Special to Th e Advocate T he Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, under the leadership of President Hank Kezer, Vice President Laura Hodgin and their Board of Directors recently donated a brand-new van to Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) for use at The Bridge Recovery Center in Malden. The Bridge Recovery Center is managed by Malden Overcoming Addiction through a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Bureau of Substance WHEELS | SEE PAGE 1 617-387-2200 E Friday, April 5, 2024 Rep. Paul Donato Pulls Nomination Papers State Representative Paul Donato is shown pulling his nominations papers to run for reelection at the city clerk’s office at Medford City Hall recently. The popular and dedicated state legislator has led an exemplary career representing the 35th Middlesex District and its constituents since 2001. Look for Paul on the campaign trail. Kashawna Harling – 2024 Black Excellence on the Hill Awardee M ayor Gary Christenson was pleased to learn that Malden’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator, Kashawna Harling, was nominated by State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Steven Ultrino for the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus’ “Black Excellence on the Hill Award.” In her work as Malden’s DEI Coordinator, Kashawna has strived to create a strong community where people feel included, supported and heard. She previously served as the Program Director for the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program, Senior Employment Program and Career Connections program assisting students, seniors and resiAWARDEE | SEE PAGE 8 Pictured standing in front of the new van is, Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation President Hank Kezer, Bella Hammersley, Foundation Vice President Laura Hodgin, Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) Board member Dave Allen, MOA Board member Karen Andrews, members and staff of The Bridge Recovery Center (BRC) Kenneth Gomes & Jessica Lanneville and Mayor Gary Christenson. Shown in the back row are MOA President Paul Hammersley, BRC member Sean Shuemate and MOA Vice President Dana Brown. MOA and The Bridge thank Bayrd for their continued support! State Representative Steve Ultrino and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator Kashawna Harling. (Courtesy photo)

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 3 ~ Op Ed ~ End test and punish approach to education in Massachusetts By Jessica Gold Boots E very educator knows that the high-stakes nature of the MCAS means a signifi cant amount of learning time is eaten up by test prep, limiting our exploration of diverse subjects and impeding our ability to provide a well-rounded education. A colleague added up testing days for all required assessments and realized that almost a quarter of our days are spent testing students. Instead of fostering a love for learning, educators like me fi nd themselves trapped in a cycle of never-ending test preparation, sacrifi cing opportunities to delve into critical thinking, creativity, and genuine understanding of the material. Malden educators and parents know that education should be about opening doors to opportunity, not slamming them shut. And that’s exactly why we’re raising concerns about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement. The current system has denied high school diplomas to thousands of students, disproportionately impacting students with disabilities, English language learners, low-income students and students of color. Students without high school diplomas are at a severe disadvantage when pursuing career training, jobs and higher education. The Commonwealth remains one of only nine states still enforcing the high-stakes testing graduation requirements, despite widespread recognition of its ineff ectiveness and inequity. That’s why families and educators are spearheading the charge for change. In public hearings in front of the Malden School Committee, educators raised concerns that the MCAS graduation requirement reduces students to mere test scores, overshadowing their unique talents and potential. Additionally, educators of English learners like myself know that academic English takes 5-7 years to master. The Thrive Act would instead require students to demonstrate they have met the state’s high standards through all of their coursework and exams. It is not a departure from accountability but a shift towards a more comprehensive evaluation of student achievement. By replacing the MCAS graduation requirement with a more accurate statewide measure grounded in our high-quality curriculum, we aim to create a common educational environment in which every student can demonstrate mastery and reach their full potential. The detrimental eff ects of this testing regime extend beyond our students to the very fabric of our education system. The Thrive Act seeks to rectify this by putting students, communities, and real learning at the forefront. Students are multi-dimensional individuals with diverse talents and strengths that a single, EDUCATION | SEE PAGE 8

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Senator Lewis and State Senate Act to Protect Consumers and Make Debt Collections Fairer B OSTON – State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to protect consumers and help keep people from being pushed into financial ruin if they are sued for fi nancial debt. The new law would make debt collection practices fairer, protect wages, Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * 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 Buy Cigars by the Box and SAVE Money $$!! SPRING AHEAD TO A NEW SEASON! WINTER STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK, 9AM - 6PM Humidor Specials! Starting as LOW as $99. Complete R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 H and make clear that no person can go to prison for their debt. The Debt Collection Fairness Act would protect thousands of families across the state, including many in communities of color, by reducing the interest rate from 12% to 3% on judgments on consumer debt, which is often old debt that has been bought by debt collection companies for pennies on the dollar. It would also protect at least $975 in wages per week from a person subject to wage garnishment because of a debt and ensure that no one in the Commonwealth is imprisoned for failure to pay a consumer debt. Currently only $750 per week in wages is protected from garnishment. The bill would also reduce, from 6 years to 5 years, the time in which a company can bring suit to collect a consumer debt. “Exploitative debt collection Jason Lewis State Senator Death Café at the Malden Public Library ave you ever wanted to talk about death but didn’t know where to start? The Malden Public Library will be hosting its fi rst Death Café on Monday, April 29, starting at 6 p.m. If you’ve nevCelebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 er heard of them before, a Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. At a Death Café people – often strangers – gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Everyone is welcome to attend and registration is required: bit. ly/DeathCafe4-30-24 practices have been used for too long to harm low- and middle-income families, especially people of color,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “The Debt Collection Fairness Act creates much-needed safeguards to protect working families from exorbitant charges by debt collection companies and open paths to recovery for those in fi - nancial distress.” The bill now heads to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for their consideration. Death Café Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 5 Grand Opening of Malden Nail Lounge M ayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening celebration of Malden Nail Lounge located at 105A Ferry Street. Tien Nguyen and Khoi Nguyen, former managers of the very successful Medford Nailbar, are back from their 2.5year hiatus with a new member, 1 year old Madison! With over 15 years of experience of exceptional nail care and four years managing in Medford, they are excited to be bringing their services to the Malden community. Malden Nail Lounge has been running since their soft opening on Valentine's Day, already building a very happy and loyal clientele. They expect to be runLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ning at full capacity with two receptionists and at least eight nail technicians by mid-summer. They are currently looking to hire at least 4 more nail technicians. For more information including a complete listing of services and hours of operation, please visit maldennaillounge.com. Mid-grade Regular $3.88 3.05 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.45 Order online at angelosoil.com Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Pictured: Employees and family along with (from left) City Councillor Steve Winslow, Khoi and Tien Nguyen (3rd and 4th from left with Baby Madison), Mayor Gary Christenson (center) and Hilda Torres, Chamber of Commerce President (far right) (Courtesy of the City of Malden) For more info, call (857) 249-7882 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Just Once More By Peter Levine B 50 ack by popular demand! Because you insisted! Because it was so wicked good the fi rst (three?) times! Because you had to read it “just once more”! My modifi ed version of a column that fi rst appeared in 2014 refl ecting on (some of) our collective and shared memories! Without further ado... “Just once more...” • I’d like to see Brendan Duff y walking by the basketball court at the old Y, sweat soaked t-shirt, after a hard-fought handball game upstairs. • I’d like to see Ron “Bevy” DrinkEastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com water applying the “Sweet Science” of boxing on his way to another victory. • I’d like to walk that long front corridor at the Granada Theatre (now Ming’s), sit in one of those ratty old seats and take in a midnight movie (“Song Remains the Same,” anybody?) • I’d like to see Meff a’s very own Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel “Joe Pet” Petruzzelli’s “Incredible Two Man Band” at the Centre Bar & Grille on a Saturday night with Jaybird, Frankie and Goodie. • I’d like to see future strongman/all-world wrestler Dan Ford selling Sunday Globe’s out front of DDs on Highland Avenue. • I’d like to spend a Sunday night * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After at Broadway East when Vinny Straccia and North Shore Acappella ruled the world. • I’d like to rest my weary bones on one of those vintage bar stools at Jack Haney’s and order a thirtyfi ve-cent draft. • I’d like to order up some dogs at Joe & Nemo’s with childhood friends Mark Nolan, Mark Anastas, Jon Crannell, Mike Scibelli, Greg Lucey and Paul Figelski. • I’d like to sit at the counter at Bernie Miller’s O’Neill’s Drug Store on Charles St., with all the neighborhood youngsters, a Cherry “Knights for Life”: Ruff y Mugica & Bob Rotondi at Bob’s 85th birthday shindig last week. Coke and a bag of Vincent’s Potato Chips. • I’d like to spend a Sunday night at the Blue Star Bar & Grille with Gary, Mike and Mark Cherone, Steve Moran, Al Cocorochio, Nuno Bettencourt and Mike Katz. • I’d like to see beloved educator/literary muse/bon vivant John O’Brien walking through the Square, trench coat & soft hat, salt & pepper beard – on his way to his next class. • I’d like to debate The Clash, Jam, Buzzcocks and Stiff Little Fingers with Sean Lucey. • I’d like to see Paul Gennetti’s big, beautiful smile behind the stick at the Highland Café. • I’d like to walk up that long fl ight of stairs to Al’s Pool Room and watch Al LeFave, Vinnie (aka Jimmy) Della Gatta and Tony DeFilippo hold a table all afternoon. • I’d like to walk into Schopell’s on a Saturday morning, quietly sit at a side table and listen to Bill Mini, Don Squires, Arthur Kahn and the rest of the OG’s swap stories about bygone days in Malden. • I’d like to see Patrolman Sal “Butchie” Gennetti (now Commissioner) directing traffi c in the middle of the Square. • I’d like to watch Godzilla on “Creature Double Feature” on a Saturday morning with “Uncle Dale” (Dorman) making with the wise cracks during commercials. • I’d like to play another game of no-holds-barred hoop at the old Y in 90+ degree weather. • I’d like to see the Santos, Sensiles, LePages, Maynes, Bionellis and Surettes playing street hockey at Girls Catholic across from the “Red School.” • I’d like to walk over to the Shell Station at the Fells and Emerald Street, grab a 10-ounce Coke out of the machine and take a seat on the steps of the Bandstand with my Big A meatball sub without a worry in the world. • I’d like to attempt to shoot over the long-outstretched arms of “Tall Paul” Abare at that lyric little bandbox we used to call the Y. • I’d like a DiPietro’s Bakery French Bread fresh out of the oven. • I’d like to see Bob “Knight for Life” Rotondi teaching prospects like John Furlong baseball/life lessons – lessons I know John utilized his entire life. BTW, happy 85th, Bob! Nobody was more disappointed than me that I could not make your grand birthday bash at the Moose (grandson Christian turned 14 on the same day). • I’d like to walk into Riley’s Roast Beef, scarf down a jumbo beef plain, then watch the after-hours crowd stumble through. • I’d like to see Anthony Spadafora Sr. sitting by the fi replace on a Saturday afternoon holding court with the rest of Malden’s power players. • I’d like to see Jawn P (aka John Preziosa) and Top Choice Clique rip through “Push It Past Red.” • I’d like to see “Sal the Barber” tanning himself on his lounge chair in front of his shop on Charles Street. • I’d like to see Coach (Frank) Adorn hitting fungos to his sons, Frankie and Steve. • I’d like to visit Jerry’s Army & Navy Store – Jimmy Kelley and Richie “Hard Rock” Hannon working the register – and “purchase” a new biker leather. • I’d like to pull up to Linden Park and play a pickup game of hoops with the Pashoians, Jimmy Murphy, the Restuccias and Billy Murray. • I’d like to walk into the living room of Superintendent (Paul) MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 17

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 7 Friends of Fellsmere Heights Updates A s of 11:45 on March 29, 2024, Friends of Fellsmere Heights took in more than $500.00 during the month of March! We were working on a $500.00 matching grant, so the total value to us is $1000.00! Thank you, all of you – those who contributed, and all of you who have stood by us through the years. I need to confi rm the totals with our treasurer, so we’ll have the fi nal numbers in our April newsletter. But regardless of the fi nal total, we did it! As some of you may have seen (and if not, check out last Friday’s Malden Advocate), Acadia Healthcare and Tufts Medicine broke ground on the new hospital on March 27, 2024. Bob Doolittle (Vice President), Karen Shack (Board Member) and I, Lauren McGillicuddy, were present. Full details to follow in April’s email! The next meeting of Friends of Fellsmere Heights will be Saturday, April 8th at 6:30. Please join us via on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/81053317452?pwd=a3dsY24wUmFSY3E1QkVsMUlCRWQvQT09. Meeting ID: 810 5331 7452 Malden River Outing Passcode: 963267 O ne t ap m ob i le 13052241968,81053317452 Join us on Saturday April 13 at 10am for a walk around the Malden River to learn about the obstacles preventing the completion of its trail and how you can take action. The walk will start at Sacramone Park in Everett and end at Night Shift Brewing. Friends of Fellsmere Heights will participate in the Malden Community Health Fest tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, and the Green Malden Fair on Sunday, April 28. If you’re interested in helping at our table for either event, please reach out to Friends of Fellsmere Heights at info@ fellsmereheights.org. Finally, Malden residents, please be aware of this opportunity to be appointed to the City’s Steering Committee for Malden’s upcoming Open Space, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Plan. Our supporters and members should feel free to apply! It would be lovely to be part of this. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 1 day, April 5, and members of the Search Committee will soon begin reviewing applications, after an initial procedure by the MASC group, according to Spadafora. Initial interview rounds will then be conducted in April for applicants deemed suitable by both MASC and the Search Committee, with additional rounds planned for semifinalists and finalists. The target date is midMay for the Search Committee to have a recommendation put before the School Committee for a vote. **** School Committee approves future ‘Tornado Traveler’ dates and destinations The School Committee reTornado Travelers advisor Shauna Campbell Valade gave a presentation on the club’s recent trip to Costa Rica at Monday’s School Committee meeting. ceived a presentation from Malden High School educator Shauna Campbell Valade on the recent successful trip to Costa Rica by the MHS Tornado Travelers group. Valade, a Co-Advisor for the group, provided a summary of the trip and also a brief slideshow with photos from the trip. Members of the School Committee praised the advisors and student members of the club for their successful trip and also approved future trips for Tornado Travelers. A London and Paris trip is alLawrence 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 ready planned for 2025. In 2026, the group will visit the Dominican Republic in February Vacation that year and then the mid-Atlantic region of Europe in 2027 in April Vacation that year. WHEELS | FROM PAGE 1 Addiction Services). BSAS oversees the statewide system of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support services for individuals, families and communities affected by substance use disorder. Malden Public School Superintendent Search Committee Principal Representative Adam Weldai – Forestdale School **** Assistant Principal Representative Jane Wright – Salemwood School **** Unit A Malden Education Association (MEA) Union Representatives Todd Cole – Malden High School Sonia Miller – Linden School Dr. Brian Sheehan – Salemwood School **** Unit B MEA Union Representatives Cara Hovhanessian – Stem **** School Committee rejects open school choice option The School Committee unanimously rejected adoption of the annual "school choice" option by an 8-0 vote at Monday’s meeting. Vice Chair Spadafora spoke before the vote, noting that it has been customary in the past for the School Committee to forgo adoption of school choice, where students from outside the district could choose to attend Malden schools and pay tuition. The Bridge Recovery Center is located on Commercial Street in Malden and is open seven days a week. The Center offers a variety of recovery support services, personal enrichment, and community education as well as sober activities and events. The Bridge partners with community leaders, substance use disorder providers, and organizaSOLICITOR | FROM PAGE 1 dents into employment across the city. According to the mission statement on the Caucus’ website, “The Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus shall define, highlight and analyze those issues and concerns afEDUCATION | FROM PAGE 3 high-stakes test cannot accurately measure. It's heartening to see the Malden City School Committee advocating for a shift towards high-quality education. Now, it’s imperative for those on Beacon Hill to follow suit by passing the Director K-5 Stephanie Scalese – SPED Program Manager **** Unit C MEA Representatives Sammantha Dorazio – Substitute School Nurse Dawn Marie O’Toole – Beebe ESP **** Parent/Caregiver Representatives Ashanafi Befekadu Joshua Gold Heather Segal **** Student Representative Meklit Abel **** SEPAC Advisor Amanda Ceide Due to the large and growing population of the Malden Public Schools, this would not be wise option, Spadafora said, and her colleagues agreed. Voting against school choice for Malden were members Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Vice Chair Spadafora (Ward 3), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward 5), Joseph Gray (Ward 6), Keith Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8) and Chairperson Mayor Gary Christenson. Ward 1 member Michael Drummey was not in attendance Monday. tions to provide wraparound recovery support to individuals disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic within Middlesex County. For more information on MOA or The Bridge visit the websites https://www.maldenovercomingaddiction.com/ and https:// www.bridgerecoverycenter. org/ fecting people of color in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Caucus shall seek to develop a sense of political awareness among its constituents and to make the political and legislative process accountable and accessible for those who have been disenfranchised.” Thrive Act and dismantling the barriers imposed by the MCAS graduation requirement. —Jessica Gold Boots is a teacher at Malden High School and serves as Vice President of the Malden Education Association.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 9 Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library continues to offer an online job support program for people 50 years old and older. The 50+ Job Seekers Program is a free service, and people 50 years or older are welcome to join any or all of the sessions, which are held on Zoom. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions. Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so. The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meet on the fi rst and third Wednesdays. Here are the session dates and topics: April 17 – Networking May 1 – Interview Strategies May 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to continue off ering this program and J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. 50+ Job seekers encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781324-0218; ask for Marita. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Anna Christy Fall – Pioneer Woman Lawyer, Writer, and Suffragist (Part 2 of Women in History) By Inna Babitskaya G eorge H. Fall could successfully combine teaching with a judicial career. In 1886, he became a Lecturer on Roman law at Boston University. In 1887, he was admitted to the Boston Bar and became an attorney-at-law. His wife Anna’s interest in legal matters increased even more because she was taking notes for him at the court. Later, when he began to experience hearing problems, Anna’s role as his professional partner became even more important. In March 1889, she was admitted to the Boston University School of Law. She was one of the 12 candidates appointed by the faculty for the position of class orator. In December 1890, while being a student, she took the exam for admission to the Boston Bar, becoming the only woman among the 40 applicants. Only 28 of them, including Anna C. Fall, successFall & Fall law fi rm advertisement Anna C. Fall’s book “The Tragedy of a Widow’s Third” Anna C. Fall, 1910s Alice Stone Blackwell Henry Browne Blackwell George H. Fall, Massachusetts representative, 1902 Mary A. Livermore, 1901 fully passed it and were sworn in before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court the following January. In June 1891, she graduated from the Boston University Law School magna cum laude, and she was admitted to the Suffolk Bar on January 30, 1891, becoming the third woman lawyer in Massachusetts, together with Lucy Stone Lelia Robinson-Sawtelle and Alice Parker. One of the Boston newspapers informed that “Anna Christy Fall, wife of a young lawyer practicing in this city..., will practice with her husband, though under the existing law in Massachusetts, they cannot form a legal partnership.” So, they formed WOMAN | SEE PAGE 16

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 11 FIRST-GRADER IS FIRST RESPONDER: Quick-thinking Malden first-grader helps rescue fallen teacher Guardian ‘Angel’ gets medical assistance for Linden school educator who passed out in class; student and principal honored by superintendent and city By Steve Freker H e even remembered to take the nurse’s office pass! The Malden Public Schools and the city of Malden have publicly recognized the quick-thinking exploits of a Linden STEAM Academy first-grader who ran for help when his teacher had a medical emergency. Maximus Angel was sitting in his firstgrade class when his teacher, Linden educator Jessica Muolo, passed out and fell to the floor. Fortunately for Muolo, who is pregnant, her own “guardian” Angel – Maximus – did not even think twice. The seven-year-old Malden first-grader turned local superhero in an instant. As one of an entire group of young students looking on, he sprang into action. He immediately went for help for the stricken Muolo – but not before he grabbed the nurse’s office pass sitting on her desk! Muolo was able to be revived by school and outside personnel, and all reports are that she and her baby are doing fine. “All I said was come quick and explained to her what was going on but she came quick. I said our teacher fainted,” Maximus told reporters in an online report. The Linden school seven-yearold said his actions were something he learned at home. “My dad helped me because he Text of commendations presented to hero student C The Malden School Committee honored Linden school first-grader Maximus Angel at Monday’s regular meeting. Pictured above, from left, are committee members Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 7), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward 5), Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), School Committee Chairperson/Mayor Gary Christenson and Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Maximus Angel, Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, committee member Keith Bernard (Ward 7) and Linden STEAM Academy Principal Rafael Garcia. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) ity of Malden Citation presented by Mayor Gary Christenson on behalf of the City of Malden to Grateful teacher Ms. Jessica Muolo had a medical emergency and Maximus Angel ran for help. Maximus Angel: “Maximus Angel— for his quick thinking and courage during a medical emergency at school! In an otherwise ordinary day at the Linden School, when a staff member had a medical emergency, Maximus remained calm and quickly went to the nurse to request help. His actions resulted in immediate contact with a medical team and the staff member being cared for and making a full recovery. The City of Malden is truly grateful for Maximus’ bravery and quick thinking in seeking help. Again, we thank Maximus and commend him for his act of heroism and remind all that bravery knows no age limit as we all have the capacity to make the difference in the lives of others.” **** Certificate of Recognition Malden Ma y or G ar y Christenson reads a City of Malden Citation to Maximus Angel. taught me to help others, and if I didn’t then I knew that that could’ve ended worse than it happened,” Maximus said. Muolo explained how she came to pass out in class on that fateful day recently: “There’s a blood vessel that runs the length of your torso and the way I was sitting was having the baby put pressure on that blood vessel causing me to pass out.” “I didn’t know what was going on. I just thought I was having like a nausea wave and then I’m sure it was very scary for my students who were paying attention to the lesson while I was teaching it,” she added. Of Maximus’ quick-thinking Maximus Angel is bedecked in his sharp Linden STEAM Academy sweatshirt. action, Muolo said, “I think [Maximus] was very brave. He was calm and collected, it seemed, for the whole time from what I was told. He did everything he was supposed to do in a situation like that – that at six or sevMalden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia NoriegaMurphy and Linden STEAM Academy Principal Rafael Garcia presented a Certificate of Recognition to Maximus Angel, 7, a Linden STEAM Academy first-grader who helped save his teacher in a medical emergency. en years old, I wouldn’t expect him to have to do.” At Monday night’s Malden School Committee meeting, Maximus Angel, his parents and younger sister, Lily, attended and the young hero was honored by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, School Committee Chairperson and Mayor Gary Christenson and the entire school board. Linden STEAM Academy Principal Rafael Garcia was also on hand for Monday’s meeting and presentation. At the meeting, Maximus was presented with an official Certificate of Recognition for his actions from the Malden Public Schools – presented by Supt. Noriega-Murpresented by Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy on behalf of the Malden Public Schools to Maximus Angel: “For being responsible and taking quick action in an emergency situation to assist someone in need.” **** Certificate of Recognition presented by Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy on behalf of the Malden Public Schools and Malden School Committee to Linden STEAM Academy Principal Rafael Garcia: “For demonstrating excellent leadership skills reflected upon students’ learning and action in an emergency situation.” phy – along with an official citation noting his bravery from Mayor Christenson, on behalf of the City of Malden. Principal Garcia was also presented a Certificate of Recognition for his follow-up actions from the Superintendent.

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 What three photos are you bringing to the Mass. Memories Road Show? T he Mass. Memories Road Show is coming to Malden! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malden Senior/Teen Community Center. All community members – past or present – are invited to come and bring up to three photos to submit to a statewide digital archive that will provide a “snapshot” of the Malden community for future generations. Whether you’ve lived in Malden your whole life or you just arrived a month ago, your story is important to the history of this city. The Mass. Memories Road Show is a free, event-based participatory archiving program that documents people, places and events in Massachusetts history through family photographs and stories. Archivists and public historians from UMass Boston’s Jospeh P. Healey Library collaborate with local planning teams to put on these events. The collected photographs and stories are included in a digital archive at openarchives.umb.edu. Ron Cox dressed as a member of the Malden Militia, a reenactment group formed to celebra te the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976. This photo was submitted to the UMass Boston digital archive during a remote version of the Mass. Memories Road Show during Covid. What photos will YOU bring to the in-person event on April 27? How do I participate? Plan in advance what photographs you would like to bring and think about why these three photos are important to you. Your photos can be old or new, digital or print, submitted as a hard copy, or on a cellphone or fl ash drive. The photos will be Ramon Norales (center) with volunteers from Malden River Works. This photo was submitted to the UMass Boston digital archive during a remote version of the Mass. Memories Road Show during Covid. What photos will YOU bring to the in-person event on April 27? scanned and returned to you at the event. You will be asked to describe the photographs in your own words for inclusion in the archive. You’ll also have the option to share the story behind the photos on video, receive your own keepsake photo of the event and receive advice from professional archivists and historians on dating and caring for your family photos. Arrive anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and plan to spend at least 30 to 60 minutes. There will be other fun activities and a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. This event is part of Malden’s 375th anniversary year celebration. The local planning team for Malden includes the City of Malden, Malden Reads, Urban Media Arts and the Malden Public Library. For complete information about this event and to see more samples of photos already in the Malden archive, visit urbanmediaarts. org/malden-mass-memoriesroad-show/. Email maldenreads@gmail.com if you have questions! Artwork by Peg Kane on display at the Malden Public Library Malden Artist Peg Kane (Courtesy photo) T hroughout the month of April, the library will be showcasing works by Malden resident Peg Kane. Her works utilize graphite, colored pencil, acrylics, mixed media and clay, and she has always been drawn to nature: fl owers, plants, trees and gardens. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, April 11, from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 13 Mike Vecchione knows championships Accomplished Saugus native owns three titles on three different levels, and he’s not done yet By Joe McConnell M ike Vecchione has known nothing but success throughout his hockey career. The Saugus native first led Malden Catholic to its first Division 1 Super 8 state championship as its captain in 2011, when they defeated St. John’s Prep in overtime at the TD Garden. Six years later, he captained Union College to the NCAA Division 1 title, and last year he won his first pro championship with the AHL’s (American Hockey League) Hershey Bears, the Washington Capitals minor league affiliate. The Bears are now on pace to repeat as Calder Cup champs with Mike still in charge as a team captain on the ice. Will the Stanley Cup be in his future? Quite possibly, but let him tell his story. In 59 games, Vecchione, who plays leftwing, has 15 goals and 16 assists. As a team, Hershey has the best overall record by far to date in the entire league at 47-12-5. The Providence Bruins are second to the Bears in the Atlantic Division – fourth in the entire league – with a 38-197 record. The Coachella Valley (Southern California) Firebirds, out of the Pacific Division, has the second-best record in the league at 40-14-9. The Central Division Milwaukee Admirals ranks third in the league with a 42-20-1 mark. The regular season concludes on April 21. Vecchione expects to win another Calder Cup this year after stints in the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche organizations. He signed on with the Bears several years ago, because of the club’s winning tradition. “One of the things that drove me to sign with the Hershey Bears a few years ago was their will to win every year,” Vecchione said. “There’s never really a rebuild in Hershey. We hold ourselves to a certain standard, and so does the town. It seems like every single season they build a team that can win the Calder Cup, and that’s what you want as a player. “After winning last season, we knew we were going to lose some guys to other teams, as well as the European leagues so the quest to repeat started well before the season,” he added. “Although we lost a handful of key contributors, we were able to replace them with the same caliber of player, and once the season got going, we immediately had chemistry and picked up right where we left off. We tried not to look too far ahead. We stayed pretty level-headed throughout the entire season. We just took it one game at a time, and strived to achieve certain milestones to keep us motivated. We put ourselves in an incredible position to clinch home ice throughout the playoffs, which we didn’t have last season. Our goal right now is to finish the regular season on a high note, playing playoff-style hockey with high intensity to lock-in the top overall seed.” Despite winning a state high school title and a collegiate championship on the highest of levels, Vecchione considers last year’s conquest the hardest of the three. “Winning the Calder Cup was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through in my career,” the Saugus native said. “When it comes to the Super 8 or the national collegiate championship, it’s a one game, winner-take-all scenario. To put it into perspective, I played more games last year in the Calder Cup playoffs than I did in the Super 8 and NCAA tournament combined. The grind of playing every other night, series after series, with long travel times between sites was very difficult, but the reward in the end was well worth it.” But then came Game 7 of the AHL Finals against the Firebirds, and what led to Vecchione’s most memorable goal ever. “Everyone was so tense. It seemed like we were approaching a second overtime, and then it happened and a wave of adrenaline hit me,” he said. “It’s still hard to describe the feeling of scoring the winning goal in overtime in Game 7 to clinch the Calder Cup. The emotions were so overwhelming, but everyMike Vecchione of Saugus celebrates after scoring a goal for the AHL’s Hershey Bears during a game this year. Vecchione helped lead the Bears to the Calder Cup championship as an assistant captain last year, and he now has his teammates currently on top in the regular season. The playoffs will begin after April 21. (Courtesy photo / Hershey Bears) Mike Vecchione of Saugus has won a state high school hockey championship with Malden Catholic in 2011 and a NCAA Division 1 National Championship title with Union College in 2017, before winning the Calder Cup with the AHL’s Hershey Bears last year. The Saugus native was a captain of each one of these squads. He’s now hoping to win another Calder Cup sometime in June. (Courtesy photo / Hershey Bears) Mike Vecchione of Saugus keeps his head up as he skates up ice for the Hershey Bears during a game this year. (Courtesy photo / Hershey Bears) thing I had gone through in my career helped me get through that moment.” But Mike doesn’t take any of these championships for granted. “It truly is a unique experience, and I’ve been extremely fortunate to have won at each level,” he said. “It really takes a full team to win a championship, and I thank all my teammates over the years for giving it everything they had. I remember being most nervous in the Super 8 game at the TD Garden. It was my last game as a high school hockey player. After three years of coming so close and failing, doubt started to creep in. I felt like there was such a weight on my shoulders being the captain, and not getting it done would be devastating. You just have to bury those doubts and give it everything you have. Playing in that type of situation as a kid prepares you for when the stage gets a little bigger and the lights shine a little brighter. By the time I got to the NCAA Division 1 national championship game, I was well-prepared mentally and physically to go out and play without the weight of a title on the line. You just have to put the distractions aside and focus on the task at hand. “When we got blown out in Games 1 and 2 of last year’s finals, that doubt started to creep in again. But I was given great advice from former Bears legend Chris Bourque. He reached out to me and said: ‘You are never running away with it and you’re never out of it. Take control of the series.’ We did just that to win all three games at home in dramatic fashion. When it got to Game 7 in Coachella, it felt just like another game to me. I remembered being in this situation before as a high school and college player. It was another one game, winner-takeall scenario, and so I was prepared to embrace the moment. You never want to take these moments for granted, because they don’t come around that often, but when you win that moment lasts a lifetime.” But naturally, aside from winning another Calder Cup this year, he’d love to play in the NHL (National Hockey League) someday to have an opportunity to win the Stanley Cup. “My goal has always been to play in the NHL and win a Stanley Cup,” Vecchione said. “It would be quite a remarkable feat to add that to my collection. I’m still hopeful it can be done, even though the door seems to be closing. I can only control what I do on the ice. I can’t control call-ups. The only thing I can do is to continue to play to the best of my ability, and if the time comes, I know I will be ready.” Vecchione, who just turned 31 on Feb. 25, knows he’s one of the oldest players on the Hershey roster. “It really is crazy how fast time flies,” he said. “I’m not quite the oldest on the roster…yet. There are several other players on our team older than me, but I understand I’m 10 years older than our youngest guy, and I’m on the back nine of my career. I’ve been a captain on many teams, and my responsibility as a leader hasn’t changed throughout my career. I’ve always been a leader whose actions speak louder than my words. Whether it’s in a practice or a game, I want to go out and execute at a high level. “When it comes to mentoring, I’m always open to help out younger guys in any way I can. They have scouts, developmental guys and coaches constantly in their ears telling them what they need to do, so it can get stressful for them. Although we are competing for jobs on the NHL Capitals, we are also CHAMPIONSHIPS | SEE PAGE 17

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Noelsaint rallies squad, MHS Students top Faculty in annual basketball battle in OT, 54-52 Students break four-game winning streak with the victory By Ryan Coggswell Malden High Blue and Gold T he Student-Faculty Basketball Game has been a staple at Malden High School for over many years and is now a fundraiser for the MHS Tornado Travelers Club. Tornado Travelers Advisor Shauna Campbell noted that the game has been played “as long as I’ve been here.” The club is dedicated to raising money to help students to travel the world, with the last trip being this past February to Costa Rica. The bleachers were packed with students once again, showing how important the game was to the school. “I think it’s entertaining to have teachers play an athletic sport or activity with students,” Campbell said. “Then you have other students wanting to watch the game, and it all comes together to build camaraderie and school spirit!” Unlike last year, this game started off very slowly. The teachers split up their squad into STUDENT-FACULTY GAME: The students, led by senior Ezechiel Noelsaint, broke a four-game win streak by the teachers in the annual Student-Faculty Game. (Courtesy Photos/Malden High Blue and Gold/Nathan Dean) nant, and it was not long before the faculty – after a 23-9 run to start the second half – tied the game at 32. While stars of the past like Salemwood School phys ed teacher Wiston Jeune and MHS Huynh took it to the rim for a layup and-1, which he converted. Within seconds, the lead was just a single point, 48-47. Although the teachers scored again, they were not slowing down “Zeke the Freak,” who nailed another three-pointer right in the defender’s face to tie the game at 50-50. After a failed faculty possession, he came back down the court and nailed a long two-point shot, holding his fi nish. The students had regained the lead at 52-50. MHS Football Coach and reGO McCORMICK! Enthusiastic student fans cheer for their favorite Malden High teacher Meghan McCormick with this homemade sign. (Courtesy Photos/Malden High Blue and Gold/Nathan Dean) four diff erent lineups, rotating them throughout the fi rst half. Near the end of the 20-minute fi rst half, the students started to pick up the pace. They still underperformed off ensively and managed just a 23-9 lead at halftime, giving the younger side a 14-point lead with a half to go. The students, consisting of both boy and girl players, were coached by MHS Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Scott Marino. The faculty found new life with a diff erent approach. MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo, serving as the staff head coach for the game, sent his best players out to close the gap. Their combined force proved domiphys-ed teacher Jonathan Currier contributed to the comeback, the team’s leading scorer wound up being Salemwood School phys ed teacher Rebecca Krigman with 14 points. “I shot the ball well,” Krigman, a former multi-sport Malden High star and Golden Tornado Hall of Famer said. “We had to rely on our teammates, and everyone played a fair game.” With under two minutes left to play, the teachers had a 4841 advantage. Then, senior and boys’ basketball and baseball captain Ezechiel “Zeke” Noelsaint fl ipped the script. He hit a three-pointer to cut the gap to four, 48-44, and then Yandel cently appointed Malden High Dean of Students Witche Exilhomme used his physicality to draw two fouls in the last minute and made two of the four free throws. This left the score tied at 52-52 with under 10 seconds to go. The students gave it to their hot hand but Noelsaint was triple covered on his buzzer-beater attempt, disrupting his shot and forcing overtime. The overtime period was just a minute long, requiring the players to make a quick play to win the game. With 18 seconds remaining, the students inbounded from the baseline. They eventually found Noelsaint in the paint, who missed two layups but used his top-notch vertical to pull down the rebound each time. On his third attempt, he found the basket to take a 5452 lead with four seconds left on the clock. A last-ditch, longrange shot fell short and the buzzer sounded as the students had held on for the win. With that, the students had fi nally overcome the faculty for the fi rst time since before the pandemic by a score of 54-52.“I don’t like to lose,” Noelsaint said. “That’s it.” His poise in the deciding moments of the game was excellent, as there was no hesitation regarding any of those clutch shots. “The chemistry was there; we played with the girls a lot in practice. That helped us win it in the end,” he continued. Krigman was still optimistic after the loss, noting, “We try to execute, but sometimes we miss a shot. We still tried our best.” Krigman’s 14 points led the teachers, followed by Jeune and math teacher Bradley Gelling with seven each. Jeune also tallied three assists in the loss. Noelsaint led the students’ scoring with 17 points and 12 rebounds. As for next year, the students will have to battle without players like Noelsaint, Savion Silva-Clark and Victoria Gammon while the staff retains their lineup. It will take a younger player to step up for the student side if they wish to repeat this year’s victory. Malden High physical education/health teacher Jonathan Currier drives on Tornado senior Yandel Huynh in the game. (Courtesy Photos/Malden High Blue and Gold/Nathan Dean)

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 15 Malden High Baseball, Boys Lacrosse and Volleyball all earn wins, for openers Bowdridge, Noelsaint lead Baseball, Robertson (five goals) key for Lacrosse; Mei, Desouza shine for Volleyball Special to the Advocate T he weather may not have been so delightful, but the Malden High School spring teams liked the results, anyway, as it was a big start for Golden Tornado teams in several season openers. Malden High Baseball captured its season opener over visiting Salem Charter Academy in a 12-2 victory, led by the pitching and hitting of freshman Ryan Bowdridge and the hitting and baserunning of senior captain Ezechiel “Zeke” Noelsaint last Friday. Senior captain Chad Robertson’s five goals paced the Tornado Boys Lacrosse team to an 11-1 victory over Lynn to kick off its season on Monday. Senior Victor Desouza and junior Edward Mei were the key players for the varsity Boys Lacrosse team in its 3-1 home victory over visiting Somerville Wednesday afternoon. In other Tornado team season openers, Malden High Girls Lacrosse fell to Somerville High School, 5-2 on Tuesday this week. The Malden Boys and Girls Outdoor Track meet at home versus Medford was called off due to weather on Thursday. Also called off due to weather on Wednesday were scheduled season openers for Malden High Boys Tennis and Girls Tennis versus Somerville, Tornado baseball tops Salem Charter in opener Malden High Baseball got off to a fast start and never looked back in a 12-2 win over Salem Charter Academy on Friday, March 29 in a game moved to Howard Park due to a flooded out Pine Banks Park. It is believed to be the first baseball game played in the state that day. Salem did score first after a walk and a long double in the gap in the first inning, but Malden answered back with nine runs in the bottom of the inning with a lead they never gave back. Freshman Ryan Bowdridge drove in the first run of the season with a long triple to left field. He finished 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs. Senior captain Zeke Noelsaint finished with 2 hits, 3 RBIs and 3 stolen bases to help lead Malden. Bowdridge got the pitching win in his first career varsity start and finished with a 2-hitter with 7 strikeouts, 5 walks and 2 earned runs. Sophomore righthander Ryan McMahon pitched one inning and struck out the side in order. Malden falls to Somerville in GBL opener, 4-0 Malden baseball’s record evened off at 1-1 after a 4-0 loss to visiting Somerville on Tuesday, April 2. The game was pushed up from Wednesday due to weather conditions and played at Pine Banks. Sophomore Ryan McMahon pitched five solid innings, allowing just 2 hits and 0 walks, striking out 5. Malden’s defense played well behind him, as the score stood at 0-0 through four innings. Somerville broke through and scored the first run of the game Kenton Nguyen was ready to serve in Malden’s 3-1 win over Somerville High on Wednesday. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) score 4-0. **** Malden is back in action with a road game versus GBL opponent Chelsea on Monday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. Next Wednesday, April 10, Malden plays on the road at Lynn Classical at Fraser Field in Lynn at 7:00 p.m. **** SEASON OPENING WIN: Malden High Baseball took a season opening win over Salem Charter Academy. Pictured from left to right: Joe Hatch, Ryan McMahon, Tommy Cronin, Jordan Caplis, Bryan Jose, Ezechiel Noelsaint, Billy Gacin, Aidan Brett, Ryan Bowdridge, Bo Stead, Matthew Candelario Da Costa, Chris Macdonald, Jake Simpson, Ryan Coggswell, Eudy Francisco. (Courtesy/Eudy Francisco) MALDEN HIGH ATHLETIC SCHEDULE Saturday, April 6; no events scheduled Sunday, April 7; no events scheduled Monday, April 8 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Baseball at Chelsea 4:00 p.m. – Junior Varsity Boys Volleyball at Chelsea 4:30 p.m. – Varsity Softball at Chelsea 5:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Medford, Amerige Park, Malden 5:00 p.m. – Varsity Boys Tennis at Medford, Dugger Park 5:15 p.m. – Varsity Boys Volleyball at Chelsea, Chelsea High Gym Tuesday, April 9 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Softball at Salem 400 p.m. –Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Medford 400 p.m. –JV Boys Volleyball vs. Arlington, Finn Gym, Malden 5:15 p.m. – Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Arlington 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Revere Wednesday, April 10 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls Lacrosse at Georgetown 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Lynn English, Amerige Park, Malden 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Boys Tennis at Lynn English 4:00 p.m. – JV Boys Volleyball at Lynn Classical 5:15 p.m. – Varsity Boys Volleyball at Lynn Classical 4:00 p.m. – JV Girls Softball vs. Lynn Classical 4:15 p.m. – JV Baseball at Lynn Classical 7:00 p.m. – Varsity Baseball at Lynn Classical, Fraser Field, Lynn Edward Mei and Vic tor Desouza played key roles in the win. in the top of the fifth with 2 outs and a man on third and a ball got past the catcher for a 1-0 lead. Hits and runs were hard to come by for Malden all day as only freshman Ryan Bowdridge (1-for-3) and junior catcher Bo Stead (1-for-3) were able to get base hits. Somerville pitcher Ian Born was dominant in throwing the 2-hitter with a whopping 14 strikeouts. Bowdridge pitched the last two innings. Somerville loaded the bases with two outs on two hit batters and a walk in the top of the sixth. Born then cleared the bases with a bloop double to left field to make the The Malden High bench is anticipating a big play in Wednesday’s game. Malden Boys Volleyball opens with a victory Malden Boys Volleyball took a season-opening win at home versus Somerville, 3-1, on Wednesday at the Finn Gym. Malden was led by the play of senior Victor Desouza around the net with some dominating spikes and also some solid contributions from juniors Edward Mei and Kenton Nguyen. Malden took the first two sets, 25-21, 25-19, dropped the third set, 26-24, and came back and closed it out with a 25-18 win in set four.

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Serving the community Malden Community Health Fest 2024 N ational Public Health Week (NPHW) began in 1995 with the American Public Health Association (APHA). The goal was to bridge gaps between the public and service providers. NPHW occurs annually during the first full week of April. This year that is from April 1 to April 7. In the spirit of NPHW, a health State Representative Paul Donato is shown with Jason Law, a member of the Mystic Valley Elder Services Planning, Advocacy and Oversight Committee. Law serves the Asian community as he is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese.(Courtesy photo) WOMAN | FROM PAGE 10 a co-partnership, and their firm was called “George H. & Anna C. Fall” – later, after the state legislative changes it became “Fall & Fall.” They had offices in Boston and Malden. Being a mother of five children, Anna C. Fall successfully practiced law together with her husband for nearly 40 years. But she always put her family duties first. “Nursing her children every two hours... was not interrupted by Mrs. Fall’s practice. If, when nursing time arrived, Mrs. Fall was in Court; her sister, the housekeeper or nurse, would bring the baby to the Court House. A recess, during the trial of the case and the facilities of the Women’s restroom made everything easy. And there were a few occasions as Mrs. Fall has often laughingly related, when a recess was not being announced soon enough to satisfy the baby’s demands, she went up to the Bench and told the presiding justice frankly, just why an intermission would be most acceptable. And never once, she said, was her request refused.” In November 1891, Anna C. Fall won her first case before a jury. It was something of a sensation because “one of the ablest and most noted lawyers of Massachusetts being the principal counsel on the opposite side. That case was the first jury case in Massachusetts tried by a woman.” At first, many of her male colleagues could not believe that “a modest-appearing, slightly built brunette with clear-cut features” might be such a brilliant advocate. But very soon she became a familiar figure in the Courts, a well-known trial lawyer who won many difficult cases. “Mrs. Fall often devised and constructed mechanical contrivances, which made clear to judge and jury alike just how a certain accident happened,” the journalist admired. Besides her intensive judicial work, Anna C. Fall also actively participated in Malden’s social life. Thus, in December 1893, Anna C. Fall was elected to the Malden School Committee and served for nine years. Meanwhile, her husband, whom their daughter Emma later called the absent-minded professor, became a prominent political figure. In 1893, George H. Fall was elected a member of the Malden Common Counfair is taking place in Malden on Saturday, April 6, at the Salemwood School Field House (529 Salem St., Malden) in both the cafeteria (first floor) and gymnasium (second floor) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 45 vendors will be participating to meet and incil from Ward Three and was reelected for the two following years, serving for three years. Later he was elected to the state legislature. In 1911–12, he was a mayor of Malden. Anna supported her husband in his political career, whether it was in the city government or the state legislature. George’s political activities deepened her “keen interest in governmental affairs that always played an important part in her life.” Despite numerous duties at work and home, Anna Fall continued her literary work. Her daughter remembered that her father actively supported Anna’s aspirations: “My dear father, who was always so proud of my mother and her accomplishments, went to a great deal of trouble to locate copies of all her girlhood writings and to prepare a scrapbook containing them. All of his five children were delighted with the bulky volume. Mother wrote quite regularly for the ‘Youth’s Companion’ and the ‘Household’. The ‘Youth’s Companion’ was so very popular with young people in my early days. We enjoyed reading ‘Elizabeth’s Day in Court’, ‘Aunt Agatha’s Will in the Attic Trunk’, and similar stories Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee form the public about their services: ABC Home Healthcare Professionals Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD); ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; ABCD Mystic Valley Opportunity Center; ABCD Energy Services; ABCD Housing Alpha Krav Maga Boston AVIVA Reiki, Relaxation, & Healing Bodywork & Acupressure Bread of Life Cambridge Health Alliance Cape Ann Wildlife, Inc. Chinese Culture Connection written by my mother. The magazines generally paid $40.00 a story, a very generous amount in the early nineteen hundreds. How excited the Fall children were when the check arrived. Mother was always most generous with it. It was a fringe benefit, so to speak.” Anna’s legal activities were closely intertwined with her literary creations. Her short novel “The Tragedy of a Widow’s Third” (1898) was based on a real case when a husband did not leave a will and his widow got only onethird of the husband’s estate according to the Massachusetts law. At the same time, if a wife died without a will and a child of the union had been born alive, the husband had the use of the whole of his wife’s real estate for life and with no child born alive, a life interest in 50%. Anna C. Fall’s writing talent combined with her professional analysis of her heroine’s misfortune eventually led to real legal changes. Soon after the publication of “The Tragedy of a Widow’s Third,” it was presented to every member of the House and Senate, thus tremendously helping Rep. George H. Fall in his successful fight for the change of the existing bill. As a result, in 1902 the law about inheritance was changed so disparity between widowers and widows was eliminated. Anna C. Fall inspired her husband and helped him in his work on the passage of the bill in 1902 making mothers and fathers equal guardians of their minor children – changing the previous law when the father alone was the guardian. Anna C. Fall also actively participated in the suffrage movement. Among Anna’s friends were famous orator, abolitionist and suffragist Lucy Stone (1818– 1893), her husband, advocate for social and economic reform Henry Blackwell (1825–1909), her daughter, noted suffragist, journalist and human rights advocate Alice Stone Blackwell Heights FOOGI – Friends of Oak Grove, Inc. Friends of Roosevelt Park Malden Friends of the Malden Public Library Genta Vazquez Health CoachFEST | SEE PAGE 19 (1857–1950); prominent journalist, abolitionist and advocate of women’s rights Mary A. Livermore (1820–1905) and Dr. Mary E. Walker (1832–1919), wellknown abolitionist, prohibitionist, surgeon and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor after the American Civil War. Together with Lucy Stone, Anna Christy Fall took a lecture trip devoted to “Equal Rights for Women.” At that time it was so unpopular that members of the audience often threw rotten eggs at the speakers. During the following autumn and winter, she lectured in various parts of the Commonwealth on the “Position of Women under the Massachusetts Law” and similar topics. Later, she read lectures on “Business Law for Women” all over New England. Anna Christy Fall was a charter member of the Malden Women’s Club “Old and New,” which was organized in 1883. She incorporated the Professional Women’s Club in Boston in 1907. Anna’s life greatly influenced her elder daughter Emma’s professional career choice. Emma became a worthy successor to her mother, being known as the first woman judge in Massachusetts (together with Sadie Lipman Shulman). As an active suffragist and fighter for women’s rights, Emma F. Schofield was a cofounder and president of the Boston and Malden Zonta Clubs and Malden Women’s Civic League. Like her mother, she became a lecturer and was very popular. Unfortunately, Anna couldn’t learn about her daughter’s success. She died on January 13, 1930. It was a huge blow to her family and friends. Her grieving husband, children and grandchildren could not imagine that their beloved Nancy would leave them so suddenly. (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian and a Member of the Malden Historical Commission.) Chris Burgan Full Heart Tarot Readings and More Daoist Gate Center Emmanuel Baptist Church Endodontics of Malden Falun Dafa Association of New England FoFH – Friends of Fellsmere

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 17 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 Phaneuf’s home on Greystone Road and see him sitting on his favorite recliner reading a classic with a tall glass of Ballantine Ale (perfectly poured) by his side. • I’d like to see Anna Puleo working the phone at the old Highland Café taking pizza orders on a Friday night. • I’d like to pull up to Amerige Park and play a pickup game of hoops with Paul Coleman, Scott Hanley, Arthur Boyle, Larry White, Jimmy DiNitto, Mark Burns, Bernie McCole and Bert Cioffi. • I’d like to pull up to Harvard Street Park and play a pickup game of hoops with Rod Marshall, Kenny Fulgham, Gregory, Philip & Douglas Rogers and Derek Wilson. • I’d like to pull up to Green Street Park and play a pickup game of hoop with Larry Kinnon, “Choppa,” Brad Snow, Joey Hult, the Lynch and Nolan brothers and Marty Grasso (then over to Signor Pizza). • I’d like to pull up to Devir Park and play a pickup game of hoops with Dave Angelo, Frankie Hanley, the Guerins, Pasquale Petrangelo, the Durso brothers and all those great guys from Medford. CHAMPIONSHIPS | FROM PAGE 13 teammates competing to win a Calder Cup together. It’s a weird dynamic to think about, but if a guy is struggling with something I’m always here to help him out. When I was a rookie, I sat around with the veterans, picked their brains and worked with them after practice to improve little aspects of my game that helped to elevate me. Now it’s come full circle, and I’m happy to pass on some of that wisdom to them.” Stanley Cup still in the cards “I still have another year (with the Capitals organization), but honestly, I’ve had the most fun since turning pro playing right here in Hershey, and I can’t picture playing somewhere else right now. If we win another Calder Cup this year, I would then be looking for a threepeat,” Mike said on his future. “Like I said earlier, Hershey builds teams to win every year. They have already locked in our coaching staff and our leadership group, which really sets the foundation and culture of our team. You lose guys every year to free agency, but when guys sign with the Bears, they are hungry to win. They see the banners, they see all the pictures, they see the videos and hear the stories, and all they want is a taste of it. It’s a good recipe to build a team, and it’s a big reason why I signed here. When my • I’d like to walk down Pearl Street on a hot summer night and see Eleanor & Frank Molinari sitting on their stoop, Jimmy Palermo directly across the street. • I’d like to see Boston’s Chinatown at 3 in the morning with Choff, Luce, Albert and Goodie. • I’d like to see the Edgeworth-based garage band Anthem with Richard “Dr. Love” Santo on bass and Dommy “Love Gun” Settemio on guitar one last time at the I.T.A.M.’s. • I’d like to see Jimmy Palermo holding court, anywhere. • I’d like to drive down Pearl on a hot summer night and inhale the fresh bread baked from the kitchen at Pearl Street Bakery. • I’d like to put another dime in the jukebox at the Highland Café, select the latest Beatles hit song and have a large pizza. • I’d like to walk into King Neptune with my childhood bud Jimmy Damiano, order some French fries and talk Red Sox all afternoon. • I’d like to see Billy & Dom Settemio behind the stick at the Stadium Café on one of those special “3 Stooges Marathon Monday” nights. • I’d like to walk into Cai’s Playoff Pub and see celebrities Michael J. Fox, Bob Montgomery, Cam contract is up after next year, we will see where the wind takes me. I think I’d be happy finishing my career as a Bear, but if a Stanley Cup contender calls me, I’m all ears. I’ll never completely shut the door on the potential of winning a Stanley Cup, but I’m also I’m not an idiot. I’m a realist and understand I’ve only played three NHL games in my pro career. But anything can happen. You just have to be ready when it does.” Always a Saugonian Vecchione has traveled the country throughout his pro career, but Saugus remains his home. “I bought a home around Saugus Center about five years ago, and live there in the summer. When I get home, I usually hit Joe’s Gym, where I get some good work in with my dad. I also like to put on the rollerblades, and work on my craft in the park. That has always been where I found peace. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always gone to the park to master the game I love. I’ve always found that the work you put in away from the rink has the biggest effect, because you only have a certain amount of ice time in the summer, and it’s expensive,” Mike said. “There’s nothing better than getting the boys together and playing hours of street hockey until we had blisters on our hands and feet. Later on in the summer, I would do more on ice skating and shooting to gear up Neely, “LB,” Julio Franco, Gordie Kluzak and Rick Upchurch nursing cold beers with the regulars. • I’d like to watch Ruffino “Ruffy” Mugica throw blazing fastballs from behind the screen at the big-league diamond at Devir with Jackie Walsh. • I’d like to see Steve Powell throw another touchdown pass from the pocket. • I’d like to watch David Surette score another goal. • I’d like to see another Robby Santo at bat. • I’d like to see Shawn Brickman dominate from the mound, on the hardwood and on the gridiron. • I’d like to see Cathy “Mac” MacMullin dive for another loose ball. • I’d like one of Frankie Villa’s famous meatball subs! • I’d like to see Mark Cannon breaking ankles for another 80yard gain. • I’d like to watch John Stanasek run a game of hoop. • I’d like to see Matty Marden win another NCAA (hockey) Championship (at BU). • I’d like to watch Freddy Ribeiro make wrestling look easy. • I’d like to see Harry Mehos work the sideline at a Malden High School football game, keep the book at an Augustine’s Athletfor camp, but I live playing on the street hockey court. That being said, Saugus could really use a new street hockey rink. I’m no politician, but Anna Parker is a mess with weeds growing through the concrete. It really makes it nearly impossible to even go down there and enjoy playing. It’s been 25 years since the court was made, and no maintenance has been done on it over the years. It’s a shame the ics game or just walking the gym as Malden High athletics’ number one fan. • I’d like to hear Bobby Crowley sing “60 Minute Man.” • I’d like to see John Surette and Boy’s Life perform “Two Doors Down” one last time at the Rat. • I’d like to walk into the I.T.A.M.’s on Oakland Street and see “Joe Candy” Candelora, Moe, Johnny Barry, Dom & Tiger Settemio, Joey Moreno and Al Aretusi playing poker and drinking Schlitz at one of those mid-century barroom tables. • I’d like to hear Mark “Choppa” Chopelas call me “Pistol Pete” and see that great big smile of his! • I’d like to see Walter “Killer” Kowalski and his wife Theresa sitting in their favorite window booth at Ferrari’s on Eastern Avenue. • I’d like to walk into the Converse Rubber Retail Store on Pearl and purchase a pair of 9 1/2 Chuck Taylor “irregulars.” • I’d like to see Sean Collins sitting at his favorite spot at the Rez, enjoying every moment of his life and in the process showing us what is important in life. • I’d like to spend a Friday night up The Mount, bundled up warm, waiting for that certain point in place I spent countless hours at is in such disarray, and so I have to drive to another town to get a good skate in. it’s time for an upgrade, please. “The tennis courts at Belmonte and the basketball courts at Evans are absolutely beautiful, but this has always been a hockey town and it’s time we find a place to put a street hockey rink in with boards and a fence. I’d be will~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ PUBLIC HEARING Malden Board of Health City Council Chamber April 24, 2024 215 Pleasant St, 6:30PM The Malden Board of Health will be conducting a Public Hearing on April 24, 2024, 6:30 PM, at Malden City Council Chambers, 215 Pleasant St, First Floor on Amendments to Section 21 of the Board of Health Rules and Regulations, Nicotine Delivery Systems, relative to; “Prohibition of Sales – No person, firm, corporation, establishment, or agency shall sell tobacco or e-cigarette products to anyone born on or after 1/1/2004. Any person, firm, corporation, establishment, or agency who or which shall violate any provisions of this regulation and upon written notification shall be fined and suspended in accordance to the schedule set forth under the Regulation of the Malden Board of Health Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products.” Prior to April 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM, persons may submit written commentary regarding the proposed ordinance to the Malden Board of Health, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, 02148. Attention: Chris Webb, or by e-mail at: cwebb@cityofmalden.org Following the public hearing, the Malden Board of Health will take up the consideration of the proposed ordinance for purposes of adoption at the next scheduled Board of Health meeting. While considering the proposed ordinance for adoption, the Malden Board of Health may modify, amend or revise the ordinance. April 5, 2024 the night when Russ “Galooch” Garland would command our attention and break into “God Bless America” or Norm Pashoian break out “My Way.” • I’d like to see Richie Cremone work the grille at Brandano’s, Tricca’s, Anthony’s, Cremone’s or the Saint Rock Feast. • It’s a simple, timeless sentiment – just once more spending time with my mother. Jimmy Carducci is extremely fortunate to have just celebrated the 99th birthday of his mother, Lady Esther. Just once more... I’d like to spend a Saturday afternoon in the North End at Regina Pizzeria on Thacher Street with my mother. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – just once more, for the sake of old times and old-timers! Postscript: Thank you to James Calagero, whom I totally lifted this idea (and especially the last line) from while I was thumbing through an issue of “Boston’s North End” from 2002. —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. ing to raise money and donate my own money to make it happen. A new or renovated facility would inspire more kids to chase their dreams like I did.” But Mike Vecchione’s dreams are far from over, and by June he just might be hoisting another Calder Cup trophy with the Hershey Bears, his fourth title in the past 13 years on three different levels, an achievement that will certainly be difficult to replicate.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 BBB Scam Alert: Home improvement scammers take money, don’t complete work U se caution when hiring a home improvement contractor, especially following a major storm, flood or other weather event when many homeowners are trying to repair their homes. However, contractor scams can happen anytime, so be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will take homeowners’ money and deliver (or not deliver) less than quality work. How the scam works: Home improvement scams can start with a knock on the door, a flyer or an ad. The contractor might offer a low price or a short time frame. One common hook is when the scammer claims to be working in your neighborhood on another project and has leftover supplies. Once started, a rogue contractor may “find” issues that significantly raise the price. If you object, they threaten to walk away and leave a half-finished project. Or they might accept your upfront deposit and never return to do the job. Following a natural disaster, scammers persuade homeowners to sign over their insurance payments. Tips to spot this scam: • Watch out for “red flags.” Say no to cash-only deals, high-pressure sales tactics, high upfront payments, handshake deals without a contract, and on-site inspections. Not all “storm chasers” are con artists, but enough are that you should be cautious any time a home contractor contacts you first…especially after a natural disaster. • Ask for references and check them out. Bad contractors will be reluctant to share this information, and scammers won’t wait for you to do your homework. If you can, get references from past customers – both older references to check on the quality of the work and newer references to ensure current employees are up to the task. Check them out atthe Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) to see what other customers have experienced. And always get a written contract with the price, materials and timeline. The more detail, the better. • Know the law. Work with local businesses that have proper identification, licensing and insurance. Confirm that your vendor will get related permits, and make sure you know who is responsible for what according to your local laws and that your vendor is ready to comply. Find trusted, vetted home improvement contractors near you at https://www.bbb.org/ near-me/home-improvement and check out BBB’s home HQ at https://www.bbb.org/all/ your-home-hq – go to BBB.org to look up business profiles, file a complaint or write a customer review. Visit BBB Scam Tracker to research and report scams: https://www.bbb.org/ scamtracker Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma City of Malden MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT ing individual. If you are a Massachusetts Y ou are entitled to claim a tax credit on your 2023 Massachusetts individual income tax return if you are taking care of a dependent child, other dependent or spouse with a disability or another dependent who is age 65 or older. You can claim this tax credit if you are filing single, head of household or married filing joint on your tax return. Your dependent child must be under age 13 as of December 31, 2023. With respect to a dependent age 65 or older as of December 31, 2023, that would not include you or your spouse. The tax credit to claim on your Massachusetts return is $310 for each qualifying individual. There is no limit to the number of qualified individuals that you can claim the tax credit for. For calendar year 2024, the tax credit will increase to $440 per qualifynon-resident filing a non-resident Massachusetts income tax return, you cannot claim this tax credit. Part year residents can claim the credit and must calculate the tax credit he or she is qualified for based upon the days living in Massachusetts. A dependent or spouse with a disability is an individual who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and who principally lives with the taxpayer for more than half of the taxable year. This is also a refundable tax credit so even if you your total tax is zero and you had no withholdings from wages or pension income, for example, you would still be able to receive a refund based upon the tax credit as calculated on your Massachusetts income tax return. This is the first year that Massachusetts has provided for such a tax credit. It is a big help to taxpayers caring for children, parents or disabled individuals. This is in addition to the virtual doubling of the circuit breaker tax credit available to taxpayers age 65 or older. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Community Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00 PM Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda Hybrid City Hall Room #105 (in-person) Live streamed via Zoom (virtual) On March 29, 2023, Governor Healey signed legislation extending certain COVID-19 relief measures including extending remote meetings for public bodies. The same provisions which permitted public bodies to meet remotely, or convene in a hybrid manner, have been extended through March 31, 2025. This extension allows public bodies to continue to meet remotely or to meet in a hybrid manner, without a quorum of the public body physically present at a meeting location. The law requires that a public body provide “adequate, alternative” access to remote meetings. Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass. gov/service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-to-the-actextending-certain-covid-19-measures. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the following information: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/94555285228 Webinar ID: 945 5528 5228 Or join by phone from the US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 CPC Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda April 17, 2024 Annual Survey 1. Public Information Session 2. Call to Order/ Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2024 4. Start Secure Program Guidelines 5. CPC Plan Update 6. Launch of the FY25 Pre-Application 7. Other Business 8. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 19 FEST | FROM PAGE 16 ing HL Tea & Coff ee- 茶言啡语 HomeWorks Energy / Mass Save LifeWave Malden Cares Malden City Clerk’s Offi ce (voter registration) Malden DAV Malden PorchFest Malden Pride Coalition Malden Recreation Department Mary D’Alba Psychic Tarot Readings and Spiritual Life Coaching Mass Senior Action Council, Metro North Chapter Mystic River Watershed Association Mystic Valley Area Branch, NAACP Mystic Valley Elder Services Mystic Valley YMCA North Shore Hispanic Association Paws & Purrfection Co Rannsak Rock Spot Climbing Malden Rosetta Languages Ruth’s Way For Women Spaulding Rehabilitation (Malden Outpatient Center) The Bridge Recovery Center Toxics Use Reduction Institute Urban Media Arts (UMA) Wellness Institute of Boston Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) Free raffl e Attendees may each receive a free raffl e ticket. Drawings will be held every half hour from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winners will be able to choose one from a pool of donations that were offered by participating vendors – each item may only be selected once unless specifi ed otherwise: Action for Boston Community Development: children’s books. Alpha Krav Maga Boston: one Week of Classes + T-Shirt. Bodywork & Acupressure: gift certifi cate. AVIVA Reiki, Relaxation, & Healing Reiki: 60 minutes. Chris Burgan Full Heart Tarot Readings and More: tarot reading (30 minutes). Daoist Gate Center: onemonth beginner tai chi classes (x2). Falun Dafa Association of New England: music DVD. Genta Vazquez: one-on-one health coaching (45 minutes). HL Tea & Coffee- 茶言啡语: beverages (x5). Friends of Oak Grove, Inc.: fi shing pole. Malden Recreation Department: balls. Mary D’Alba Tarot Reading: 30 minutes. Mystic Valley YMCA: 3-month family membership. Wellness Institute of Boston: reiki (30 minutes). ~ Legal Notice ~ Petition 24-003 by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 4 Section 4.16.090 (B) (2) (c) - Regulation of Signs by District - Specifically: for non-residential uses or building identification, one (1) projecting sign per ground floor establishment and (1) projecting sign per building entrance serving one or more commercial tenants without a ground floor entrance may be permitted, provided each sign shall not exceed twelve (12) sq ft in area per sign face at the property known as and numbered 30 Irving Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #075-272-212 March 29, April 05, 2024 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT SUFFOLK Division Docket No. SU23W2045WD SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION LUZ A. LOPEZ ECHEVERRY, Plaintiff vs. JOSE W. RODRIGUEZ ABRIL, Defendant To the above-named Defendant: Jose W. Rodriquez Abril; a Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff(s), Luz A. Lopez Echeverry, is seeking the court to make such orders as it deems expedient concerning the Complaint for Custody-Support-Parenting Time filed on November 28, 2023, for the minor child, Thiago Rodriquez Lopez. You are required to serve upon Luz A. Lopez Echeverry, plaintiff(s)/attorney for plaintiff(s)- whose address is 277 Chelsea St, Apt #1 East Boston, MA 02128, your answer on or before May 16, 2024. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net BUYER1 BEAUDIN, MARC D BUYER2 TAN, YING-LIN S 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 in the office of the Register of this Court at 24 New Chardon St., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Suffolk, this 22nd day of March 2024. STEPHANIE L. EVERETT REGISTER OF PROBATE COURT April 05, 2024 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 HUANG, CARLENE C SELLER2 LAO, LILY K 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. ADDRESS 26-28 JULIA ST CITY MALDEN DATE 03.15.24 PRICE 880000 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT SUFFOLK Division Docket No. SU23W2043WD SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION LUZ A. LOPEZ ECHEVERRY, Plaintiff vs. JOSE W. RODRIGUEZ ABRIL, Defendant To the above-named Defendant: Jose W. Rodriquez Abril; a Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff(s), Luz A. Lopez Echeverry, is seeking the court to make such orders as it deems expedient concerning the Complaint for Custody-Support-Parenting Time filed on November 28, 2023, for the minor child, Thomas Rodriquez Lopez. You are required to serve upon Luz A. Lopez Echeverry, plaintiff(s)/attorney for plaintiff(s)- whose address is 277 Chelsea St, Apt #1 East Boston, MA 02128, your answer on or before May 16, 2024. 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 in the office of the Register of this Court at 24 New Chardon St., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Suffolk, this 22nd day of March 2024. STEPHANIE L. EVERETT REGISTER OF PROBATE COURT April 05, 2024 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn or v y io iori by Jim Miller Recommended Vaccines for Medicare Recipients Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to fi nd out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? New Benefi ciaries Dear New, All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s a rundown of which vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how Medicare covers them. Covid-19: Even though Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency, it can still cause severe illness, particularly in older adults. Because the Covid virus continues to mutate, new vaccines are being developed to keep pace, so the CDC recommends that all seniors stay up to date with the latest Covid vaccines, including booster shots. All Covid-19 shots are covered 100 percent by Medicare Part B. Flu: Considered an annual vaccination, most people of all ages receive fl u shots in the fall when fl u season begins. The CDC recommends seniors, 65 and older get a high-dose fl u shot for extra protection beyond what a standard fl u shot off ers. The Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent, FLUAD Quadrivalent and FluBlok Quadrivalent are your three options. Annual fl u shots are covered under Medicare Part B. Pneumonia: These vaccines help protect against pneumococcal disease, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis and other infections. The CDC recommends everyone 65 and older get a pneumococcal vaccine. There are several diff erent vaccine options available, so talk to your doctor or pharmacists to fi nd out which is best for you or visit the CDC’s Pneumococcal Vaccination webpage at CDC.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/public/index.html. Medicare Part B covers both single dose and two-dose pneumococcal shots once in your lifetime. Shingles: Caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash that aff ects more than 1 million Americans every year. All people over age 50 are recommended to get the two-dose Shingrix vaccine, which is given two to six months apart, even if you previously received Zostavax. In 2020, Shingrix replaced Zostavax, which is no longer available in the U.S. All Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover shingles vaccinations, but coverage amounts, and reimbursement rules vary depending on where the shot is given. Check your plan. Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are diseases caused by bacteria that can lead to serious illness and death. Therefore, a one-time dose of the Tdap vaccine is recommended to all adults. If you’ve already had a Tdap shot, you should get a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster shot every 10 years. All Medicare Part D plans cover these vaccinations. RSV: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to pneumonia or bronchiolitis and can worsen other chronic conditions common among older adults, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The CDC recommends all adults, age 60 and older, talk to their doctor about getting one of the RSV vaccines (either Arexvy or Abrysvo), usually in the fall and winter months when the virus is most prevalent. Most Medicare Part D plans cover the RSV vaccine, but not all. If your plan doesn’t cover it, you can ask for a coverage exception. You can also pay for the shot out of pocket and then follow-up with your plan to get reimbursed. If you pay for the shot upfront, your plan must pay you back. Other Vaccinations There are other vaccines you may need depending on your health, lifestyle or travel plans. To help you get a handle on which ones are appropriate for you, take the CDC’s What Vaccines Do You Need? quiz at www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched. Also, talk to your doctor during your next visit about what vaccinations you should get. 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. OBITUARY Carl Ryan Of Malden, formerly of North Reading. Passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Jean A. (O'Brien) Ryan. Loving father of Carl Ryan, Jr. and his wife, Ana; beloved grandfather of Jeanne Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews. His Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 10:30 AM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. Visitation on Friday, April 5, from 6 to 8 PM. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Carl was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and an Ironworker for many years. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts Telephone 781-397-7000 x2161 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-002 by Mystic Valley Regional Charter School seeking an appeal under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12 Section 12.32.040 (A) (3) to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Inspector of Buildings or other administrative official - Specifically Title 12 Section 12.12.030 of Chapter 12 of the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 as amended – Namely property used as a Parking Facility, Offsite at the property known as and numbered 12-24 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #134-654-421 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair March 29, April 5, 2024 City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts Telephone 781-397-7000 x2161 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-005 by Ben Nie seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12 MCC 12.16.010 Table of Intensity Regulations – Specifically: violation of Rear Yard Setback and Coverage, Principal Building - as per Plans Res-062441-2023 at the property known as and numbered 48 Wyoming Ave., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #010-073-315 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair March 29, April 5, 2024

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 Page 21 - LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF TIER II CLASSIFICATION DEVIR PARK MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 RELEASE TRACKING NUMBER 3-37996 Pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.0480), an Initial Site Investigation has been performed at the above referenced location. A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location which is a disposal site (defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, Section 2). This site has been classified as Tier II, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0500. Response actions at this site will be conducted by The City of Malden, who has employed Nangle Consulting Associates, Inc. to manage response actions in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.000). M.G.L. c. 21E and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan provide additional opportunities for public notice of and involvement in decisions regarding response actions at disposal sites: 1) The Chief Municipal Official and Board of Health of the community in which the site is located will be notified of major milestones and events, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1403; and 2) Upon receipt of a petition from ten or more residents of the municipality in which the disposal site is located, or of a municipality potentially affected by a disposal site, a plan for involving the public in decisions regarding response actions at the site will be prepared and implemented, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1405. To obtain more information on this disposal site and the opportunities for public involvement during its remediation, please contact James P. Parker, L.S.P., 45 Dan Road, Suite 115, Canton, Massachusetts 02021 AT 781-821-0521. April 5, 2024 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 1. On April 5, 1984, who became the NBA’s leading scorer? 2. In the William Wordsworth poem “I wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” what fl ower did he see? 3. What American writer of horror stories similar to Edgar Allan Poe’s stated in “The Devil’s Dictionary,” “Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen”? 4. On April 6, 1896, the fi rst of the modern Olympic Games were held in what city? 5. In what year were the signature Lego bricks patented: 1944, 1958 or 1971? 6. In what country did the “God’s eyes” yarn craft originate? 7. What was the fi rst published Bible? 8. On April 7, 1915, what singer was born who had a man’s stage name and cowrote “God Bless the Child”? 9. In what country is the mouth of the Yukon River? 10. The Simon & Garfunkel song “April Come She Will” is on what album? 11. On April 8, 1979, the fi nal episode of what sitcom set in Queens, N.Y. – that had the fi rst toilet fl ush on USA primetime TV – aired? 12. What Major League Baseball team has a logo with a bell? 13. What does COVID-19’s 19 stand for? 14. On April 9, 1863, what actor (known for doing something else) who was a member of an acting family purchased property on Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue? Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE 15. In the play “Peter Pan,” who is the pirate captain of the Jolly Roger? 16. What Swiss psychiatrist invented the inkblot test? 17. On April 10, 1939, the “Big Book” was published – of what organization that has a 12-step program? 18. The trademark Velcro comes from the French word velours (velvet) and what needlework? 19. How does a crocodile swim? 20. On April 11, 1986, why did Kellogg’s discontinue tours of its cereal factory? ANSWERS Classifieds 1. Wilt Chamberlain 2. Golden daff odils 3. Ambrose Bierce 4. Athens, Greece 5. 1958 6. Mexico 7. The Gutenberg Bible in the 1450s 8. Billie Holiday 9. USA 10. “Sounds of Silence” 11. “All in the Family” 12. Philadelphia Phillies 13. 2019 – when the virus and its disease were identifi ed 14. John Wilkes Booth 15. James Hook 16. Hermann Rorschach 17. Alcoholics Anonymous 18. Crochet 19. By swinging its tail and steering with its feet 20. It wanted to keep its secrets from cereal company spies.

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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS 2 FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET IN SAUGUS CENTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFERS 1 BEDROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE, DINING ROOM (COULD BE A SECOND BEDROOM) FULL BATH AND IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND UNIT FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, NICE SIZED LIVING ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS. NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS. SEPARATE UTILITIES, PAVED DRIVEWAY, PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. LARGE BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY LOOKING TO OWNER OCCUPY OR RENT. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTHSHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW COSTRUCTION WITH 3800 SQFT OF LIVING! THIS HOME FEATURES 9' CEILINGS ON BOTH FLOORS, CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS, THERMADOR APPLIANCES, 10' ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERS & BACKSPLASH, COFFEE STATION, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING, WIDE PLANK OAK 6" HW FLOORS. 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, 4 BEDROOMS, LARGE PRIMARY SUITE W/ CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET.SHOWER HAS 3 SHOWER HEADS AND 2 BODY SPRAYS FOR SPA- LIKE EXPERIENCE. ENTERTAINMENT AREA WITH A FULL BATHROOM AND A CUSTOM WET BAR IN FULL BASEMENT. LYNNFIELD $1,590,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- THIS COMMERCIAL CONDO IS IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BUILDING AND AREA OF READING, RIGHT AT THE TRAIN DEPOT. THIS 2ND FLOOR CORNER UNIT OFFERS 4 PRIVATE OFFICES, THREE CUBICLES, A KITCHENETTE AND A SMALL RECEPTION AREA. THIS UNIT IS ALSO COMING FULLY FURNISHED WITH DESKS, SHELVING AND CHAIRS. THERE IS ALSO ONE DEEDED PARKING SPOT OUT BACK ALONG WITH UNDER COVER ENTRY. THIS BUILDING OFFERS BEAUTIFUL COMMON AREAS AND LOBBY, AS WELL AS COMMON 6 BATHROOMS. THERE IS ALSO AN ELEVATOR IN THE BUILDING MAKING IT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. READING $325,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 RENTALS •2 BED, 2 BATH MODERN CONDO WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 2ND FLOOR UNIT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR, EXTRA STORAGE, AND OFF STREET PARKING. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. REVERE $2,600 UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED. CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 •RENOVATED THREE-BEDROOM TWO BATH COLONIAL LOCATED IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD AT THE END OF A CUL-DE-SAC. BRAND NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THREE BEDROOMS ON THE TOP FLOOR. TWO BATHROOMS. NICELY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH NEW FULL BATHROOM, LAUNDRY AND STORAGE. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. CENTRAL AIR. RE-FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORING. TWO CAR PARKING ONE IN THE GARAGE. MEDFORD $3,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS IN UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER. 2 CAR OFF STREET PARKING. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. SAUGUS $1,800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE- NEW CUSTOM-BUILT COLONIAL 4 BEDS AND 4.5 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT LIVING ROOM WITH ADJACENT DINING AREA. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AN OVERSIZED 11’ QUARTZ ISLAND, DUAL STORAGE AND WINE CHILLER. GE HIGH END APPLIANCES, 36" GAS COOKTOP AND POT FILLER. EXQUISITE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET & STUNNING ENSUITE BATH COMPLETE WITH A SOAKING TUB & DOUBLE SINKS. EVERY BATH IS CUSTOM TILED.LL FAMILY ROOM HAS 9' CEILINGS, A FULL BATH, COUNTER WITH SINK AND A SLIDER LEADING TO A PAVER PATIO. GREAT FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY! 4 ZONE AC, 4 ZONE FORCED AIR HEATING, HW FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING, WAINSCOTING, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY. SAUGUS $1,199,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 • BEAUTIFUL UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE MOBILE HOME PARK. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDING NEW FURNACE, NEW WIRING, NEWER WINDOWS UPDATED KITCHEN, PITCHED ROOF LARGE YARD, HUGE SHED 1 AND A HALF BATHS LARGE TREK DECK, NEWER OIL TANK AND SO MUCH MORE. SAUGUS $169,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? FOR SALE FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH FEATURING A BRAND NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM. NEW ROOF, NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW HOT WATER HEATER. NEW CENTRAL AC, NEW BATHROOMS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND TILED SHOWER. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. FAMILY ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL WITH LIFE PROOF VINYL FLOORING, FULL BATH AND MULTIPLE STORAGE SPACES. WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER AND THE RAIL TRAIL. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT. SAUGUS $589,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 DEBBIE MILLER 617-678-9710 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • THIS IS LIKE LIVING IN A SINGLE FAMILY HOME . BEST BUY ON MARKET HUGE BEAUTIFUL UPDATED AND VERY PRIVATE UNIT WITH APPROX 1180 SQ FT LIVING AREA.. VERY RARE TO FIND UNITS AVAILABLE IN THIS VERY DESIRABLE PARK. 2-3 BEDROOMS HUGE PRIVATE DOUBLE CORNER LOT. NEWER PROPANE FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR, NEWER KITCHEN ,NEWER FLOORING, NEW HW TANK, PITCHED ROOF, HUGE FAMILY ROOM CAN BE MASTER BEDROOM. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER IN LAUNDRY ROOM. SAUGUS $169,900 • VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SPACIOUS UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PARK. LARGE DECK, MANY UPDATES INC NEWER OIL TANK AND NEWER WINDOWS, FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, 2 CAR PARKING, RUBBER ROOF, MUCH MORE. PEABODY $19,900 • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND , SNOW PLOWING. NO DOGS ALLOWED. SOLD AS IS WILL NOT LAST. DANVERS $99,900 • PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTED OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS $249,000 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289

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