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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