Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 15 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! AADD T he Malden City Council presented a Citation to Club 24 President Alan Campbell from Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli in recognition of their 60 years of service. The Citation read: Be it hereby known that the entire Malden City Council CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden City Council Present Citation to Club 24 off ers their sincerest congratulations to CLUB 24: In recognition of their 60 years of outstanding commitment, dedication, and leadership to the City of Malden and surrounding cities. Malden Residents are fortunate to have Club 24, a strong organization reaching out to people and loved ones on their road to recovery. Thank you for your many years of service and support to the community. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker O riginally, it may have appeared a routine, “no mussno fuss” vote for a well-known, experienced municipal board E Friday, April 12, 2024 Controversy, delays mar City Council’s confirmation of longtime Planning Board member Ioven’s reappointment Several Councillors express dismay, rancor over handling of Mayor’s request The Malden Planning Board’s Charles “Chuck” Ioven is congratulated at Tuesday’s City Council meeting upon his reappointment confi rmation to another fi ve-year term by Malden City Planner Michelle Romero (right) and others after a lengthy, two-meeting process. (Advocate Photo) member. By the time it was over – four weeks, a lengthy City Council subcommittee meeting, two full City Council REAPPOINTMENT | SEE PAGE 16 Malden state delegation briefs City Council on school funding strategies Councillors forecast rocky road ahead with potential consequences if changes to funding formula do not materialize By Steve Freker I t was easy to ascertain the importance of the issue as the entire Malden state delegation was in the chamber for the discussion on how much funding the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is going to provide to educate this city’s students – both in real time and in the future. Each member of the delegation – state Sen. Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) and Reps. Steve Ultrino (D-Malden), Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) and Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Malden, Melrose) – pledged to continue to fi ght for Malden on Beacon Hill and explore evFUNDING | SEE PAGE 20 In front are Malden State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Steve Ultrino (at right) at Tuesday’s meeting. (Advocate Photo)
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 3 375th anniversary of Malden’s incorporation as a town – explorers and cofounders By Inna Babitskaya alden is one of the most ancient cities in Massachusetts, New England and the USA. It was incorporated as a town 375 years ago, on May 2, 1649. But the fi rst English settlers in the area of a future Malden appeared 400 years ago, in 1624. An exploration of the future state of Massachusetts began even 10 years earlier (in 1614/15) – by the famous mercenary, adventurer and cofounder of Virginia’s colony Captain John Smith (1580–1631), who can be considered the godfather of New England. When Smith saw the entrance M to Boston Harbor, he erroneously decided that it was the estuary of a large water artery and named it Charles River, in honor of the Prince of Wales and the future king Charles I. Also, the prince’s name was given to the fi rst settlement on the south bank of the Charles River. As he mentioned in the “Advertisements for the Inclimate of that region, underlining its trading and strategic imANNIVERSARY | SEE PAGE 17 Captain John Smith Sir Ferdinando Gorges divers and sundry sorts, in some places very black and fat, in others good clay, sand and gravel, the superfi cies neither too fl at in plains, nor too high in hills.” Smith named the whole discovered territory “New England.” This land fascinated the experienced traveler, who wrote in his book “A Description of New England” (1616) that “the country of Massachusetts is the paradise of all those parts, for here are many isles, all planted with corn, groves, mulberries, salvage gardens, and good harbors.” He described the inhabitants, fauna, fl ora, soil and “America” (by Ferdinando Gorges) Captain John Smith’s “The General Historie” experienced Planters of New England,” “I took the fairest reach of this bay for a river... that fair channel to divide itself into so many fair branches as made forty or fi fty pleasant islands within that excellent bay, where the land is of Captain John Smith’s “A Description of New England” Captain John Smith’s map of New England
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 5 Longtime arts teacher retires M ayor Gary Christenson congratulated longtime Malden Public Schools Fine Arts Teacher Joe Luongo on his retirement following nearly 20 years of service with the City of Malden! Beginning at the Linden School, where he worked to create wonderful and challenging art projects for the students, he was well known for making sure to include every student’s artwork in the Linden annual art exhibit. He was eventually recruited to Malden High School, where he continued the 25-year tradition of the Fine Arts Club and brought the MHS Arts program into the 21st century by creating a top-notch graphic arts curriculum. Joe was also instrumental out of the classroom: He worked on the Bike to the Sea mural along the Bike Path and assisted with various switch box artwork projects over the years. Mayor Christenson presented Joe with a Citation at the kickoff of Malden’s Annual Blue and Gold Gallery and thanked him for his passion for the arts and commitment and contributions to our students. Mid-grade Regular $3.88 3.09 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.40 Order online at angelosoil.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 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 from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, teacher Joe Luongo and Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo. (Courtesy photo) 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 12, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Phil Bynoe Inducted into MHS Hall of Fame By Peter Levine 50 I t is said in “Malden Musings”... • Newly minted Malden High School Hall of Famer Phil Bynoe (Class of ’79) considers himself “just another kid from Malden living his dream.” Such an immense musical talent and Malden Humble through and through! Congrats, Philip, on your induction! • 119 days, 8 hours, 16 minEastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com utes, 25 seconds from this moment until Saint Rocco Festa! • “Time” by The Pozo-Seco Singers became an instant classic with me when I heard it for the fi rst time last week on WMEX. You should hear it also. 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Fuhgeddaboudit! • If you see Bridget Furlong around town, please be sure to congratulate her on her new position as Health & Human Services Coordinator in the Board of Health at City Hall. Way to go Ms. Furlong! I bet moms and pops are very proud! Fun fact: Bridget’s fi rst job was in the Malden Steve Vai and Malden High School Alumni Hall of Famer Phil Bynoe Summer Youth Employment Program. • Bob “Mr. Malden Babe Ruth League” Rotondi’s birthday bash on a jam-packed afternoon at the Moose Hall was (reportedly) the social event of the young season. Yes, “reportedly,” because yours truly, unfortunately, could not make the scene. I am sure Bob has forgiven me by now (you have forgiven me by now, right Bob? – insert smiley face). Grandson Christian turned 14 on the very same day so my priorities went to the teenager I have tutored and nurtured on the hoop court and fi eld of life for the past 14 years. Happy birthday, Bob! I’ll see you next year at your 86th!! • Christian, by the way, will attend Malden Catholic next year as a freshman. He is extremely excited to join Carmela and Mariano Spadafora at MC and become part of MC’s rich history of academics and athletics. His goal is to work out like an old-fashioned gym rat this summer and give the MC hoop team a shot. Stay tuned. • MC gotta be a good school! Celebrated Edgeworth raconteur Bobby “Bull” O’Leary matriculated there, and they also produced one of the best legislators to ever call Washington (their second) home, Eddie “The Pride of Townsend Street” Markey! • Speaking of the Legacy HOF Banquet, it was nice to see Kenny Mazonson getting recognized. Kenny bleeds Malden and is a “Malden Lifer” who just gives and gives. Thank you, Kenny, for all you have done over the many years – starting, of course, as a senior in high school when you took those iconic photos of Stevie Wonder performing at the Jenkins Aud in ’73. • I am very happy that State Rep. Paul Donato announced his reelection bid for the 35th Middlesex Seat. Absolutely nobody has worked harder for Malden (and Meff a) over the years than this gentleman. Let’s reward Mr. D once again for all he has done to make our lives better. • Congratulations are in order on the fi rst wedding anniversary of Forestdale School Principal Adam Weldai and his wife Tori! Married one year ago this past April 1. Tori via Facebook: “A year ago I made a commitment to be your partner and your person. This past year has been filled with so much laughter and so many ‘I love you’s.’ With you, even ordinary moments become extraordinary. I love you more each day and I’m excited to see what year two has in store for us!” • Speaking of the Legacy HOF Banquet and speaking of Perry & Ginger Verge...Perry’s parents, Perry Sr. and Pearl (“First Lady of Malden Babe Ruth”), were honored this night. They will always hold a special place in my heart. Both were very kind to me as a 13-year-old on the Stars of the BRL with some very encouraging words that I will always hold near and dear. • My head is still spinning after enduring the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 26! Suff ering succotash! Why wasn’t Chuck Ioven’s reappointment confi rmed that night?! • News flash! Malden hoop legend Buddy Arthur turns 80! The hands are still the largest I’ve ever shaken, the smile as wide as ever and the Hollywood good looks will never desert him. Happy birthday, big guy! • Anybody else watch Mayor Christenson’s 2024 State of
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 7 the City Address? No, nobody else?! Well, you missed a oncein-a-lifetime Malden history lesson presentation – rich in archival Malden images and videos – I agree with a recent editorial that mentioned that it was worthy of being used as an educational resource moving forward! The mayor’s staff done the Lord’s work with this walkin’, talkin’ history lesson! Good job putting together this classic, Maria (Luise), Kathleen (Manning Hall), Elaina (Savino), Paul (“The Hammer” Hammersley) and everybody else I may have missed! • Speaking of the State of the City Address, what a treat to see Malden High School Alumni Hall of Famer Neal Anderson decked out in his City Messenger top hat and tail looking more distinguished than he usually does! • Inna Babitskaya once again killed it in a recent edition of the Advocate with her wonderful ode to “former mill girl, writer, and suffragist” Harriet Hanson Robinson. Inna is a local treasure, and her offerings are always informative and a pleasure to read. • Speaking of the Legacy HOF Banquet, I did not know this... in 1974 as a member of the BRL Orioles, Shawn Brickman won a City Series against the much-vaunted Bob Rotondi Knights; he was the top pitcher in the Greater Boston League from 1975-1977 and posted an 11-1 record as a senior, which still stands to this day. Good golly, Earl and Molly, your father did some amazing stuff (and still does)! • 60 years ago – February 6, 1964 – the Beatles landed at JFK in New York, changing our lives, forever! • Speaking of the Legacy HOF Banquet, I continue to find this extraordinary... Bob Rotondi (as we all know) has been called “Mr. Malden Babe Ruth League” over the years and has been involved since its inception in 1959 (through present day). Think about that: over 60 years! He did six years with the Little League Malden Rifles (from 1957-1963) before his legendary run; coaching and mentoring for part of eight different decades! A record of service destined to go unmatched in Malden history. Ever. Bob, we salute you (and love you), once again! • Happy April birthday wishes would go out to Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and Dorothy Kerger from Public Facilities at Malden City Hall. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – a “Malden Musings” “slice of life” – Blue Star Lounge redux … the Blue Star bumper sticker on the back of my vehicle has elicited many thumbs up, many smiles and numerous waves since I added it a few years ago. But the encounter I had in the recent past with a woman in her early to mid-70s was the most treasured. I only mention this because many of us in Malden hold memories of the Blue Star near and dear to our collective hearts. It was a “rite of passage” back in the day to journey to Route 1, stop at the Blue Star and have lifelong remembrances full of fun memories. A time to forget about everyday life for a brief moment or two. So, I am on Lowell Street in Peabody when a woman in the car behind me starts frantically waving her arms for me to pull over. I don’t recognize her, so I figure she must have mistaken me for somebody else. After a half mile of high beams flashing, more hand waves and J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. manic honking, I pulled into the parking lot of Saint Adelaide’s Church. I am not struck by lightning nor does a tree fall on my vehicle as I pull in the church lot (inside joke – insert smiley face). We roll our windows down in unison. At that point this total stranger and I go into the most heartfelt exchange I have had in many years. She became emotional when she told me that my bumper sticker brought back countless unforgettable memories. She thanked me for pulling over and for giving her the opportunity to tell me how “delightful” it was for her to see that memory come alive, once again. She went on to tell me how she and her pallys (100 strong!) would take over the bar on the weekends; how they would “dance and laugh all night”; how much enjoyment they received listening to the bands and hanging with the eclectic clientele the BS attracted; how many of those friends are no longer alive. Like many of us she wished she could spend “one more of those nights dancing carefree” – “laughing until it hurt” – to go back when “life was simpler.” I agreed. Total strangers when we met, hugging on departure as if we knew each other forever. Postscript: Jack Garrity, Ernie Leblanc, Don Quon, Chris Mirageas, Bobby Martino, Rocky Brooks; each individual so important to the success of Malden in 2024. 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Malden Health Fest a Big Success T he first Malden City-Wide Public Health Fest was a big Note: The following info is from Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes. this be an annual or even twice success! The idea started with a few community members and ended with over 45 community organizations under one roof! John Saia, a member of Friends of Roosevelt Park and a health worker himself, reached out to me for help organizing a Health Fair. We decided that Public Health Week was the perfect time and this year’s theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” From that point it took on a life of its own! Resources ranged from Health (including physical, dental, mental health/substance use disorders and holistic health) to housing, recreation, cultural, climate action, senior and youth programing, municipal, spiritual and nutritional guidance tables. The data is consistent that we are all still recovering coming out of covid so it is important to provide access and education regarding the many resources we have in Malden. The organizations thought it was very helpful to meet each other and we are looking forward to having a year event! Thank you again to the vendors and the folks who attended! In case you weren’t able to attend, below is a list of the organizations who participated. If you need to reach out to contact anyone, you can email me at Kcolonhayes@cityofmalden.org or John at j.saia.health@gmail. com. Participating organizations: ABC Home Health Professionals, ABCD: Head Start & Children’s Services, Energy Services, Housing, Mystic Valley Opportunity Center, Alpha Krav Maga Boston, AVIVA Reiki, Relaxation, & Healing Bodywork & Acupressure, Bread of Life, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cape Ann Wildlife, Chinese Culture Connection, Chris Burgan Full Heart Tarot Readings and More, City of Malden, City Clerk’s Office, Daoist Gate Internal Arts, Endodontics of Malden, Falun Dafa Association of New England, Friends of Fellsmere Heights, Friends of Oak Grove Inc. (FOOGI), Friends of Roosevelt Park, Friends of the Malden Public Library, Genta Vazquez Health Coaching, HL Tea & Coffee, HomeWorks Energy/Mass Save, Lifewave, Malden Cares, Malden Ceasefire Petition, Malden Climate Action Plan, Malden DAV, Malden Porchfest, Malden Pride Coalition, Malden Recreation Department, Massachusetts for Safe Technology, Mass. Senior Action Council, Metro North Chapter, Mystic River Watershed Association, Mystic Valley Branch NAACP, Mystic Valley Elder Services, Mystic Valley YMCA, North Shore Hispanic Association, Paws & Purrfection Co., Rannsak, RISE Multicultural Services Inc, RockSpot Climbing in Malden, Rosetta Languages, Ruth’s Way, Spaulding Outpatient Center Malden, The Bridge Recovery Center, Toxins Use Reduction Institute, Urban Media Arts, Wellness Institute of Boston, Winchester School of Chinese Culture, Tufts Medicine/ WIC, Mary D’Alba Tarot Card Readings. Lawrence 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
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 9 Nichole Mossalam to Host Community Campaign Kickoff on April 21st, 2024 [M ALDEN & MEDFORD, MA] Nichole Mossalam is excited to announce the official kickoff of her campaign for State Representative for the 35th Middlesex. The event will take place on Sunday, April 21st at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford from 5:307:30 pm. Nichole Mossalam is running to ensure the needs of her neighbors are put before politics. She believes that residents of Medford and Malden deserve a Representative who is here to listen to them, not for power grabs, leadership positions, personal gain, or the next best thing. Especially with today’s rising costs and underfunded schools. After having run for this seat in 2022 and falling only 50 votes short of victory, Nichole is ready to hit the ground running. If elected, Mossalam would make history as the fi rst Muslim person ever elected to Beacon Hill, and the fi rst woman to represent the 35th Middlesex. Mossalam Campaign Kickoff The campaign kickoff event will feature music by local artist Coywolf Johnson and welcome guest speakers Malden City Councilor At-Large Karen Colón Hayes, community activist Marie Izzo, Kevin Decoteau, and more to be announced in the coming days. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Nichole, ask questions about her vision for residents of Medford and Malden, and hear from neighbors how she’s the best candidate for the job. “We’ve spent the last three months knocking on doors, making phone calls, shaping policy, and meeting people all across the district. Our support is holding strong, and I believe it’s important we celebrate the movement we’re all building,” says Mossalam. “With this event, it was important to me to support a business in the district and highlight those who make this place a vibrant place to live.” Supporters, media, and members of the public are all invited to attend the campaign kickoff event. RSVP and more information can be found at bit.ly/partywithnichole. For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with Nichole Mossalam, please contact the Campaign Manager at cm@votemossalam.com The Massachusetts Democratic Primary is September 3rd, 2024. Visit https://votemossalam.com for more information and please reach out to the campaign with any questions. Mossalam and her husband, Mohanad, live in Malden with their three children and their two adopted dogs. As Founding Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Medford, former chair and current member of Malden’s Disability Commission, and former co-chair of Our Revolution, Mossalam is known for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to deliver results while working with people of diff erent religious, ethnic, political, and economic backgrounds. She has raised thousands of dollars to combat religious discrimination, secured grants to upgrade Malden’s senior homes and provide for disabled youth in our public schools, and set up formidable organizational structures to fi ght for civic rights in the community. She envisions the community as another family, where everyone supports and is supported by one another. She believes that when we embrace these values of collective action, we achieve the best results for all of our neighbors.
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Malden High School’s Alumni Assoc. to host Sixth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 3 T he Malden High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) will host their sixth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Anthony’s on Friday evening, May 3, 2024, showcasing eight notable Malden High alumni and their significant contributions to one of the following fields: arts, business, community service, education, government, media, military, sciences and technology. All the net proceeds from the event go directly to the MHSAA Scholarship Fund, which awards money to Malden High School students entering college the following year. To date, $123,000 has been awarded to deserving Malden High School students. The Alumni Hall of Fame was founded in 2014 by MHSAA to celebrate exceptional accomplishments of alumni and contributions to the school community by alumni and others. According to the MHSAA website, “MHS Alumni are eligible to be nominated to the Hall of Fame ten years ‘after attending’ or graduating” and “will be selected from nominations made by alumni and community members and reviewed by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.” Inductees receive an award and a permanent plaque that is displayed in Malden High School. Information on the ceremony and ticket info can be found at www.maldenhighalumni.com. Tickets can be purchased for $45 a piece by sending a check to MHSAA, PO Box 47 in Malden. Or call Camille (Colantuoni) at 781-632-1646 (email at cmc5767@aol.com) or Len Iovino at 781-321-3568 or email him at lvi_mps@yahoo.com or call Fran Mauriello at 781-3247426 or email him at xsaltman@ aol.com. This year’s recipients: Arts: Philip Bynoe, Class of 1979; musician, Emmy Award– winning bassist, teacher. Business: Jordan Shapiro, Class of 1960; owner of Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, city solicitor, author. Community Service: Norman Silverman, Class of 1954; philanthropist, established FAME (Posthumous) Malden, donated $3 million to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Education: Charles Desmond, Class of 1963; lifelong educator, Fulbright Scholar, Decorated Army Veteran. Government: Neal Anderson, Class of 1962; former president of Malden City Council, 30-year city councillor. Government: James Barretto, Class of 1973; lawyer, District Court Judge, Chief Justice and author. Military: Emery Haskell, Class of 1973; retired U.S. Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, received Bronze Star. Science: Paul L. Sieswerda, Class of 1960; former Curator NE Aquarium, researcher, advocate, author (Posthumous). Northeast Metro Tech culinary students film cooking show on RevereTV S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech Culinary Arts students filmed the first installment of a new cooking show recently for RevereTV. Four students prepared a creamy chicken pesto orzo dish on RevereTV for the first installment of a new show called “Northeast Cooks,” which will feature Northeast Metro Tech Culinary Arts students making various dishes. The next installment of the show will be filmed and will air in May. The collaboration came about after RevereTV reached out to Superintendent DiBarri about potentially working together, Students from the Northeast Metro Tech Culinary Arts program prepare a creamy chicken pesto orzo dish during the filming of their new program, “Northeast Cooks,” at the RevereTV station. Pictured from left to right: Alaxandra Mencia, 18, Andreas Jaramillo, 16, Yanisa Mieses, 18, and Natalie Velasco Henriquez, 18. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) A student scoops up some of the creamy chicken pesto orzo dish that Culinary Arts students made during a filming of Northeast Cooks, the students’ new cooking show on RevereTV. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) and DiBarri and Culinary Arts students jumped at the opportunity. Yanisa Mieses, 18, Natalie Velasco Henriquez, 18, Alaxandra Mencia, 18, and Andreas Jaramillo, 16, all of Revere, participated in the first episode. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” said Culinary Arts Department Head Elizabeth Henderson. “They get to practice their presentation skills, their knife skills, and cooking skills, while also explaining, describing and finishing a dish to present to the public. It’s an opportunity to practice all those skills and to really hone their professional presentation.” “To get them out of their element and to have them experience something new that people are going to see is pretty exciting,” said Superintendent DiBarri, who noted that Revere sends more students to Northeast Metro Tech than any other Students from the Northeast Metro Tech Culinary Arts program prepare a creamy chicken pesto orzo dish during the filming of their new program, “Northeast Cooks,” at the RevereTV station. Pictured from left to right: Yanisa Mieses, 18, Natalie Velasco Henriquez, 18, Alaxandra Mencia, 18, and Andreas Jaramillo, 16. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) community. Revere School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, who is also Revere’s representative on the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee, said students will eventually take over producing and running the show as well, creating an opportunity for even more students to use the skills they are learning at Northeast Metro Tech. “It’s great for the students insofar as they get to show their skills to their family and friends, and someday they’ll be able to show their kids and to put this on their resume,” said Caggiano. “I think this is going to be a great collaboration for RevereTV and the Culinary students,” said RevereTV Chairman Mark Forente. “It will also be great for the kids from Revere to advertise and show what they’re doing in school.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 11 Maldonian Celebrates A Century O North Shore Hispanic Association to host annual Awards on April 25 n Thursday, April 25, the North Shore Hispanic Association (NSHA) will host its 6th annual fundraising event recognizing “Outstanding Hispanic Americans Making a Diff erence.” The event will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Irish American Club (177 West St. in Malden, Mass.) and will be honoring individuals who have paved the way for others in their community through cultural, social or economic contributions of the North Shore’s growing Hispanic community. This year’s honorees: Jorge Quiroga: fi rst Latino reporter for WCVB Channel 5 Boston. Elena Martinez: Language Access Coordinator for the City of Malden. Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy: SuTheresa Erickson and Mayor Gary Christenson. (Courtesy photo) M alden resident Theresa Erickson recently celebrated 100 years with a party of relatives and friends. Mayor Gary Christenson surprised her with a citation in recognition of her milestone birthday. Theresa, who was born in Rhode Island and later moved to Everett, now calls Malden home. She and her beloved husband, Walter, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, raised three children: Leslie, Mary and Joseph. She now enjoys spending time with them, her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as going on long drives with family. When Mayor Christenson asked Theresa what her secret is for such a long and happy life, she said that “keeping moving” is what keeps her young. perintendent of Schools in Malden. Maria Teresa Davila: Merrimack College, Scholar of public theology & racial justice. Martha Cecilia Valentin: President of Comite de Hondureños Unidos de Massachusetts. The Keynote Speaker will be Zoila Marisol Gomez Ruiz, Esq. The Master of Ceremonies will be Juan Aurelio Lopez. Entertainment will be provided by Alex Farias. Please call Gladys at 617-5385049 or email northshorehispanicassociation@gmail.com NSHA Annual Awards for tickets and Ads. About NSHA: This 501c3 nonprofi t organization has a mission to strengthen a thriving Hispanic community in the North Shore area through cultural awareness, educational activities and community involvement. The goal is to enhance and uplift the entire North Shore community by identifying that which makes us the same while celebrating the unique gifts and contributions the Hispanic and other cultures each contribute to the whole community. Kowloon to open at The Brook in New Hampshire T he Brook is excited to announce a collaboration with the legendary Kowloon Restaurant to build a one-of-akind Asian dining concept and nightlife experience at its popular casino-entertainment destination located just 40 miles from Boston. Slated to open this summer, the new restaurant will showcase food and cocktails that are Kowloon favorites, but it will also have its own culinary identity. The space will feature multiple dining rooms, private event space, two bars and a swanky lounge that will transform the seacoast nightlife scene. This announcement comes on the heels of The Brook’s recent celebration of the Chinese New Year – marked by two sold-out Kowloon pop-up events that featured many of the landmark restaurant’s most renowned menu items. The collaboration is the product of over two years of thought, creativity and work spearheaded by The Brook’s VP of Experiences Bhavishi Patel, who along with The Brook CEO Andre Carrier and Kowloon’s partnership group are elated to bring this destination restaurant to the people of New England. “Everyone who has grown up in this part of New England has their Kowloon memories, it’s an iconic restaurant,” said Carrier. “It is an absolute privilege to be part of this project that will add a new chapter to the Kowloon legacy and create a place where many more wonderful memories will be made.” In teaming with The Brook, Kowloon’s partnership group is looking forward to the evolution of its iconic brand by reinventing a unique dining and nightlife concept that draws on the historic Kowloon menu while being focused on a vision for the future. Private dining rooms coupled with an upscale lounge featuring late-night music and a splash of Kowloon fl avor are poised to introduce a new generation of New Englanders to an experience curated just for them. The Kowloon group shared its enthusiasm: “Partnering with The Brook off ers us an incredible opportunity. We’re so grateful for the love and support long term patrons have shown us for decades. In a way, this new restaurant and nightlife concept is both a thank you to and a new off ering just for them.” Aff ectionately known by its construction name, “Project Dragon,” which pays homage to the Chinese Zodiac year of its launch, The Brook will be off ering sneak peeks into the venue’s amenities, decor and menu in the coming months but will hold back the release of the restaurant’s name until the Grand Opening. The Brook is actively hiring team members for all Project Dragon restaurant and nightlife venue positions, including servers, bartenders and kitchen staff . Situated just over the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, The Brook’s casino fl oor offers an immersive experience with over 500 of the most popular gaming machines, a choice of table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps, a live poker room and the state’s only Stadium Gaming experience, featuring live dealers and digital screens for an interactive gaming environment. The Brook is also home to the DraftKings Sportsbook, the largest of its kind in New England, as well as simulcast racing seven days a week. Opened last year, Lucky’s restaurant pays homage to a local gambling legend’s culinary passion, offering an eclectic menu that blends New England comfort with classic American staples, while Seasons Showroom provides a cozy 300-seat space outfi tted with couches, booths and a dedicated bar, attracting a regular schedule of musical acts, tribute bands and comedians. Recognized as America’s largest charity casino, The Brook has donated over $16 million to various local organizations and charities since Nevada-based Eureka Casinos acquired the property, which was formerly known as Seabrook Greyhound Park, in 2019.
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Mayor and other dignitaries receive Chinese Culture Connection awards By Tara Vocino T he mayor and other dignitaries received four awards during Saturday’s 19th Annual Chinese Culture Connection Fundraising Gala and Awards Ceremony at Ming’s Seafood Restaurant. Susan Chinsen received the Outstanding Arts and Culture Award from Chinese Culture Connection members Board President Dr. Yulan Lin (at right) and Executive Director Mei Hung. Mayor Gary Christenson received the Diversity and Inclusion Award. Shown are Chinese Culture Connection members Board President Dr. Yulan Lin (at left) and Executive Director Mei Hung. Linda Zalk received the Edward F. O’Connell Inspirational Service Award from Mei Hung, Edward O’Connell and Dr. Yulan Lin. Sponsor Kit Young, who is the family services director of Boston China t own Neighborhood Cent er, thanked ever yone for donating to the silent auction. Emcee Dana Brown welcomed everyone to the 19th Annual Chinese Culture Connection fundraising gala and awards ceremony at Ming’s Seafood Restaurant on Saturday night. Susan Chinsen accepted the Outstanding Arts and Culture Award. Justin Tseng received the Excellence in Community Service Award from Chinese Culture Connection members Board President Dr. Yulan Lin and Executive Director Mei Hung. Boston Dulcimer and Drums members, shown from left to right: Shirley Wong, Evelyn Chen, Aiden Chen, Liam Chen, Katelyn Chen and Ethan Chen performed. Chinese Culture Connection Executive Director Mei Hung presented a video of the Chinese Language School summer enrichment program. Tao He (at left) and Yazhi Guo performed a duet. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 13 Chinese Culture Connection Board President Dr. Yulan Lin said the Chinese Culture Connection helps Chinese immigrants and Chinese descendants in the Greater Boston Area to appreciate and retain their heritage. Mayor Gary Christenson delivered greetings from the city in Chinese. Shown from left to right: Mystic Valley YMCA staff Joshua Chu, Ashley Buggy, artist Connie Chen, Linda Louie and Pearl Chan. Linda Zalk accepted her Inspirational Service Award. Malden Sketch Group, shown from left to right: Seated: Lucia Jenkins, Paul Moran and Whitney Brown; standing: Lou Doto, Connie Doherty, Eva Cincotta, Rosie Palmer, Steve Duggan, Laura Duggan and Elizabeth Scorsello. Tickets were complimentary of property owner John Preotle. East Cambridge Savings Bank’s Malden branch, shown from left to right: Jaclyn McGrory, Jim Tierney, Steven Siahos, Ziqi Yuan, Anna Tse, Fiona Nattabi, Lorissa Chen and Kelly Kuang. Justin Tseng accepted his Excellence in Community Service Award.
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 M The Great American Rain Barrel will water a 200-squareayor Gary Christenson is proud to announce that the City of Malden is partnering with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer residents the opportunity to purchase their own rain barrels. A rain barrel can collect the runoff from roofs and gutters, preventing the rain from making its way to impervious surfaces, and therefore from fl owing into local streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and marine waters. Keeping and using rainwater on your property helps reduce pollution and erosion and improves local watershed health. According to the U.S. Environfoot garden. “The City is excited to Rain barrel clip art add rain barrels to our growing list of green off erings,” Mayor Christenson says. “Come to the Green Malden Fair to learn more about them!” The Green Malden Fair will take place at the fi eld house at Pine Banks Park on Sunday, April 28, from 12 to 3 p.m. To participate in The Great mental Protection Agency (EPA), 30% of daily water use is outdoors. The EPA also states that rain barrels can save the average homeowner 1,300 gallons of water annually. Using a rain barrel’s stored water around the landscape saves water resources and reduces the amount of water purchased from municipal sources. Rainwater is “soft,” or free from minerals and chemicals, such as chlorine, fl uoride and calcium, often present in municipal water. Rainwater is considered ideal for watering plants or washing cars and windows. A 500-square-foot roof can fi ll a properly installed 50-gallon rain barrel in about one hour. A modest amount of rainfall can supply much or all of your outdoor watering needs – a full rain barrel American Rain Barrel program, please visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and select “Malden”. Barrels are off ered for $85. Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Malden is off ering residents $50 off for the fi rst 200 barrels purchased. Note that only one discount can be applied per household. Barrels will be available for pick up on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Malden Department of Public Works (356 Commercial St.). The deadline for purchase is May 19 at midnight. About The Great American Rain Barrel Company: This is a local food importing company that has been repurposing shipping drums into rain barrels since 1988. The company has been an approved vendor with MassDEP since 2010. Residents who are interested in this program can visit the website above or contact Suzanne Gebelein at sales@tgarb.com - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P1743EA Estate of: CHRISTIAN ANDREW PAHL Date of Death: JANUARY 28, 2023 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE G.L. c. 190B, § 3-306 To all persons who have or may have some interest in the above-captioned estate and, if interested, to the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Veterans Affairs, notice is hereby given that the Petitioner Joseph Polito II of Slingerlands, NY intends to file with the above-named Probate and Family Court, not sooner than seven (7) days after this notice, a Petition for Informal Probate of a Will Petition for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, to serve without surety on the bond Joseph Polito II of Slingerlands, NY The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. April 12, 2024 T Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library he Malden Public Library continues to off er 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 50+ Job seekers The Library is excited to continue off ering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781324-0218; ask for Marita. Launch of Malden Community Electricity Program T he City of Malden is beginning the launch of its new Community Electricity Program with Mayor Gary Christenson’s recent signing of a contract with Dynegy, the City’s new energy contractor. Last fall, the City announced approval of its Community Electricity Program by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Approval from DPU came after nearly a year of advocacy from the Mayor, Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald and Malden’s state delegation. The initiative will provide new electricity supply options for all Malden residents. Although it officially kicks off this June, the City will begin publicizing the program through newspaper, social media, flyers and postcards and will also announce community meetings for the public to learn more. The City has hired a consultant, Good Energy, to handle customer support. The program is being overseen by Malden’s Director of Public Facilities, Eric Rubin. The goal is to provide cleaner electricity with more renewable energy while also providing stable and competitive prices compared to National Grid. Malden Community Electricity will also off er two other options: one with 100% renewLightbulb clip art able energy, for those seeking the maximum climate impact, and one with just the minimum renewable energy required by the Commonwealth, for those seeking to minimize cost. Municipal aggregation programs like Malden Community Electricity almost always result in lower electrical rates compared to National Grid’s default rates, in part because they use the collective purchasing power of the whole community instead of one household. However, because utility supply prices change seasonally and future prices are unknown, the City cannot guarantee savings through the program. When the program launches, electricity customers who have not already selected their own electricity supplier will be eligible for automatic enrollment in Malden Community Electricity’s default off ering. These customers will receive a notice in the mail explaining the options 30 days before the program launches. Electricity customers who have selected their own electricity supplier will not be eligible for automatic enrollment but will be able to join the program at any time if they wish. More information about the program can be found on the program website: https://maldencommunityelectricity.com/
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 15 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucKs THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 1-5. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4529) House 155-0. approved and sent to the Senate a bill that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs. The programs funded by the $175 million include the municipal small bridge program; the complete streets program; a bus transit infrastructure program; and grants for municipalities to purchase electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them. “Providing funding for critical infrastructure projects through investments in the commonwealth’s public transportation, roads, and bridges is one of the most important responsibilities that we have as members of the Legislature,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the support for regional infrastructure that this legislation provides, and of the funding that it allocates for the purchasing of electric vehicles by transit authorities.” “The Legislature continues to be responsive to the transportation needs of our towns and cities,” said Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett), House Chair of the Transportation Committee. "This legislation demonstrates a commitment to funding for local transportation projects with again, our new program especially for funding to rural towns. I am pleased to support this important piece of legislation which provides more tools for towns to tackle their project backlog in time for the new fiscal year starting in July.” “The … program is an important state-municipal partnership that provides a vital revenue source to help cities and towns maintain local roads and bridges,” said House GOP Minority Leader Brad Jones. “With this funding, communities can address their local transportation infrastructure needs and priorities on an annual basis. The bill also provides funding for several municipal grant programs that offer additional resources to assist cities and towns in carrying out critical transportation-related initiatives.” Adam Chapdelaine, CEO of the Mass Municipal Association, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him if he supports the funding as is or would like to have seen it increased. Ex-CEO Geoff Beckwith often urged the House and Senate to substantially increase the amount of funding. (A “Yes” vote is for the $375 million package.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes CHANGE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE REFERRING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (H 4396) House 155-0. approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would modernize and remove archaic language in state laws to reflect the evolution of terminology relating to persons with disabilities. Changes include replacing “handicapped persons” with “persons with disabilities,” replacing “the mentally retarded” with “persons with an intellectual disability,” replacing “retarded children” with “children with an intellectual disability” and replacing “disabled American veterans” with “American veterans with disabilities.” Supporters said the primary objective of the bill is to identify and eliminate outdated, archaic language from the General Laws of Massachusetts and replace it with more respectful, person-first language. They noted that once the archaic language was found, they contacted the relevant state agency or office to confirm that the bill would have no unforeseen consequences, such as impacting funding or access to services. “Today with the passage of this legislation, the commonwealth is taking a critical step toward fostering inclusivity and upholding our long-held principles of dignity and respect for all who call the commonwealth home,” said Rep. Mike Finn (D-West Springfield), a lead sponsor of the bill. “We can all celebrate that it is long past time for the commonwealth to update its General Laws, ensuring that no individual is subjected to negative and harmful language." “Removing out-of-date, antiquated and offensive language from the Massachusetts General Laws to describe people with disabilities is an important step in ensuring that our values, as a commonwealth, are also reflected in statute,” said Rep. Jay Livingstone (D-Boston), House Chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “As legislators, it is our job to help make sure that people with intellectual or developmental disabilities feel included, accepted and embraced for who they are, and this is an important step in doing so.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL APPROVES GOV. HEALEY’S PARDON OF MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION – The Governor’s Council unanimously approved Gov.Maura Healey’s executive order that pardons misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions that occurred in Massachusetts before March 14, 2024. The pardons will apply to thousands of people who were convicted of the offense which is no longer an offense. The Bay State decriminalized marijuana possession in 2008 and then legalized it on a ballot question in 2016. In October 2022, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation that pardoned many federal and D.C. offenses for simple marijuana possession. In December 2023, he expanded that pardon to include more offenses and issued a call for governors to take action to pardon marijuana convictions in their states. “Massachusetts made history today,’ said Gov. Maura Healey. “Thousands of Massachusetts residents will now see their records cleared of this charge, which will help lower the barriers they face when seeking housing, education or a job … I’m proud that Massachusetts was able to answer his call to action in this momentous way. I hope that other states will follow our lead as we work together to make our communities more fair and equitable.” “People in every community across the state, especially Black and Brown people, who were disproportionately charged with marijuana-related crimes over the years will no longer be punished for something that is now legal in our state,” said Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts.“Let’s be clear: Tens of thousands of people in Massachusetts will now get a second chance and will face fewer barriers to housing, jobs, education, student loans and stability.” "Massachusetts changed state laws around marijuana possession and this proposal is based on the simple premise of fairness and equity that a person should not bear the mark of conviction for an offense that is no longer a state crime," said Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden ICE CREAM TRUCKS (H 3471) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would amend a four-decade old law that requires an amber dome light and the flashing orange lights on the back of ice cream trucks when the truck is parked and serving ice cream. The bill would provide that the law be enforced and would impose a $50 fine for failure to have the lights. It would also require that the operation of the lights be included as part of the truck’s annual inspection. Supporters say that although these trucks that serve frozen desserts are required under current law to use these lights … the requirement as written includes no enforcement mechanism. They said it is time to enforce this law which saves lives and prevents injuries. Sponsor Rep. Tom Vitolo (D-Brookline) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on why he filed the bill and how he feels about its initial approval. INCREASE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS - The House gave initial approval to a measure that adds a 7-day license suspension to the current $250 fine for not stopping for a school bus with flashing lights as children get on and off the bus. According to the American School Bus Council, an estimated more than 10 million drivers illegally pass school buses every year. In addition, one-third of children who are killed outside the school bus are between five and seven years old; nearly twothirds of bus related fatalities of school-age children occur outside the school bus; and passing vehicles are responsible for twothirds of school bus loading and unloading fatalities. Sponsor Rep. Susannah Whipps (I-Athol) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on why she filed the bill and how she feels about its initial approval. FREE PARKING FOR VETERANS (H 3533) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow cities and towns to restrict two parking spaces in off street parking lots, large retail parking lots and parking garages to parking for veterans only – as long as the lot has more than 1,000 parking spaces.Municipalities would be required to erect a sign that reads as follows: "Veteran parking Only. This space is reserved for those who have served. Unauthorized vehicles may be removed at the vehicle owner's expense.” Violators would be fined $100 and cities and towns would be allowed to tow the offending vehicles at the owners' expense. “Supporting veterans is a fundamental duty and reserving parking spaces for them through this bill is a modest way to show our gratitude” said sponsor Sen. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). “It's a small step, but it reflects our ongoing commitment to honor their service.” BAN COAL ROLLING (H 1698) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would prohibit anyone driving a diesel-powered vehicle from releasing significant quantities of soot, smoke or other particular emissions that obstruct or obscure another driver’s view of the roadway. The measure also bans anyone from retrofitting a diesel-powered vehicle with a device, smokestack or other equipment that enhances the vehicle’s capacity to emit these pollutants. Violators would be fined from $100 to $1,000. “Coal rolling … is the practice of deliberately emitting soot from the modified exhaust pipes of a diesel-powered truck that can be directed at other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians and pose a serious danger as the black smoke can intentionally impair visibility” said sponsor Rep. Brian Murray (D-Milford). “It serves no useful purpose and is clearly harmful to the environment, as well as associated with known health risks and respiratory issues. This bill would make it unlawful to add equipment to a vehicle for coal rolling and subject those who may continue this practice to a penalty of not less than $100 or more than $1,000.” USE OF BREAKDOWN LANE (H 3370) – The House gave initital approval to legislation that would double fines for motor vehicles speeding in the far-right lane, or “breakdown” lane in areas where BHRC| SEE PAGE 18
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 REAPPOINTMENT | FROM PAGE 1 meetings, many hours of public debate later – it was far from that. Ironically, the same vote result that many may have first expected, actually happened. Twenty-year Malden Planning Board Chairperson Charles “Chuck” Ioven – who has served close to 40 years overall on the board, since 1985 – was unanimously confirmed for reappointment to another five-year term, his name being put forth by Mayor Gary Christenson. Voting 100, unanimously, in favor of his reappointment were Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor, and City Council President Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes recused herself from all of the debate and the final vote itself, citing that her husband Patrick Hayes is a member of the Planning Board. The second-term Councillor said she had consulted the State Ethics Commission before making the decision to recuse herself. The decision was made after an often confusing and rancorous debate where several Councillors expressed feelings of irritation and frustration and at times saying the situation “is embarrassing to this Council” of the manner in which it was handled overall. At no point, in either meeting, did any Councillor speak negatively or disparagingly of Ioven or his performance over his lengthy term on the Planning Board. In two separate full Council meetings, one on March 28 and the second this week on Tuesday night, there was lengthy discussion about related topics, such as: —The past, present and future direction of the Malden Planning Board —The role and exact function of the Planning Board —The state of the working relationship between the Planning Board and the City Council night by [City Planner] Michelle Romero, she knows who does the job up there.” “Chuck [Ioven] is pure dedCraig Spadafora Councillor-at-Large Paul Condon Ward 2 Councillor ication. It’s an insult to everyone who has ever served [to challenge his reappointment],” Condon added. “I can’t figure this one out. I hope we can come together and do the right thing.” Councillor Sica, at Tuesday’s meeting, was pointed in some of her remarks directed toward the Council President, who cited a number of rules of “Robert’s Rules of Order,” which governs the Malden City Council meetings and most other municipal bodies nationwide. One of the statements that Council President Winslow made regarding what he said would be strict enforcement of a Council rule limiting Councillors to three times speaking on a particular issue, especially appeared to affect Councillor Sica. “You [Winslow] mentioned the rules, on three chances to speak. In my 11 years on the City Council, I have never seen that rule enforced – Jadeane Sica Ward 8 Councillor Clearly the most pressing related issue, right now and in the immediate future, that was discussed, was the planned creation and implementation of a new, strategic Master Plan for the city of Malden. This process has and will continue to involve a close examination and eventual joint decision-making between the Planning Board and City Council, every step of the way, a point that was alluded to a number of times by many of the Councillors – including Council President Stephen Winslow, Councillors-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Carey McDonald and Councillors Jadeane Sica, Peg Crowe, Ryan O’Malley, Amanda Linehan and Chris Simonelli. All of the lengthy debate circled back often to the main premise, the request from Malden Mayor Gary Christenson for Council confirmation of the reappointment of Ioven to a new five-year term on the Planning Board. The request was discussed at length, originally, in the Personnel and Appointments Subcommittee, which is chaired by Councillor Linehan. It was reported out to the full Stephen Winslow City Council President Council at the March 26 meeting “with no recommendation.” That prompted the first of two lengthy and at times argumentative debates among the Councillors, both over their expressed dismay over their perceived treatment of longtime Planning Board Chairperson Ioven and the general challenge to his requested reappointment and also – at both meetings – challenges and disagreement over Council President Winslow’s decisions over procedural issues during the meetings, votes and motions. Councillors Sica, Condon, Spadafora and Crowe all spoke strongly in support of Ioven’s reappointment, and Sica and Spadafora were highly critical of some of the interpretations and decisions Winslow made from the President’s chair. “He [Ioven] is probably the most dedicated member of any board we have ever had,” said Councillor Condon, who has served over 30 years on the Council in parts of four different decades. “When he is [endorsed] by one of the most respected Department heads we have ever had, as he was toever. Forget about it,” Sica said. “This is a personal thing for you. You probably should have recused yourself. It’s a horrible way of doing things.” As to the direct question of Ioven’s reappointment, Councillor Sica continued, “This is a respect thing, as in respect to the Mayor [on the request for Ioven’s reappointment]. If this vote fails, 5-5, [Ioven] will still be on the Planning Board; our vote will change nothing. If the Mayor serves another 10 years as Mayor, [Ioven] will still be there if we vote or don’t vote.” On the matter of bringing the matter back to the Council docket in the category of “old business,” Councillor Sica said, “I have tried to figure out why you are doing this. That is horrible – that you would play that dirty – bringing it back as old business. You really need to choose your words [moving forward]. I will be counting every single time on every single paper [on three chances to speak], mark my words.” Councillor O’Malley said, “Councillor Sica is correct. [No matter what the Council votes] Chuck [Ioven] will be on the Planning Board. There isn’t a problem with Chuck and the Planning Board. The Council will continue to work with them on many matters. If there are differing opinions, that produces better results.” On several occasions during both lengthy meetings, Council President Winslow had to vacate the chair when Councillors made “challenges to the chair,” and O’Malley adeptly assumed the Interim President role and ran the meetings from the chair. Councillor Spadafora also had some heated remarks. “If I was Chuck Ioven, I would have walked out the door a long time ago,” Spadafora said. “This is one of the least demonstrations of respect I have seen. It [looks like] a personal vendetta to continue to put it on the agenda to see if the [vote] numbers change. So is the plan to have this come up every two weeks?” “What we are doing is a travesty. This is not how we do things. This is not how we treat people; it is cruel and unusual punishment,” Spadafora added. Ward 7 Councillor Simonelli said, “I don’t understand how we got here. Not one has made any argument whatsoever on what [Ioven] has done wrong [to be challenged].” “We are supposed to be professionals here. We should start to act like it,” Simonelli added. At Tuesday’s meeting, the vote finally came with Councillor Spadafora making the motion to confirm Ioven’s appointment, seconded by Councillor Crowe, and it was 10-0. Council President Winslow did not respond directly to any of the comments made by any of the Councillors during Tuesday’s meeting, sticking directly to managing the meeting as to protocol and citing the Robert’s Rule occasionally. After the meeting, he said he congratulated Ioven on his reappointment and looked forward to continuing to work with him and the other Planning Board members. “I will work with Chuck [Ioven] and congratulated him on the biggest comeback since the 2004 Red Sox,” Winslow said. “I will continue to advocate for our boards and commissions to ensure that city and state policies that focus on making our streets for all users, and for actions to keep Malden an affordable place to live and raise a family.” For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 17 ANNIVERSARY | FROM PAGE 3 portance for England. He told: “First, the ground is so fertile that questionless it is capable of producing any grain, fruits, or seeds you will sow or plant... All sorts of cattle may here be bred and fed in the isles or peninsulas securely for nothing. In the interim till they increase, if need be (observing the seasons)... In March, April, May, and half June here is cod in abundance; in May, June, July, and August, mullet and sturgeon, whose roes do make caviare and puttargo... In the end of August, September, October, and November you have cod again to make cor-fi sh or poor-john... so that half the labor in hooking, splitting, and turning is saved...” Because of Smith’s publications, Pilgrims and Puritans knew that life in the New World required a lot of eff ort and hard work. He advised the future New England colonists: “In the isles you may keep your hogs, horse, cattle, rabbits, or poultry secure for little or nothing, and to command when you list; only having a care of provision for some extraordinary cold winter. In these isles, as in the mainland, you may make your nurseries for fruits and plants where you put no cattle; in the main you may shape your orchards, vineyards, pastures, gardens, walks, parks, and cornfi elds out of the whole piece as you please into such plots, one adjoining to another, leaving every of them environed with two, three, four, or six, or so many rows of well grown trees as you will, ready grown to your hands...Now in New England the trees are commonly lower, but much thicker and fi rmer wood, and more proper for shipping...” Smith’s books inspired the immigration to America. According to him, “Here every man may be master and owner of his own labor and land... If he has nothing but his hands, he may...by industry quickly grow rich.” Smith’s stories about America were especially valuable, because, contrary to the instructions of the voyages’ sponsors, he did not try to hide the diffi culties. Smith’s descriptions and maps of New England helped many immigrants a few years later. Gradually, Puritans in England and expatriates in European countries began to obtain royal charters to colonize America, organizing joint ventures, such as the Plymouth Council of New England, the Dorchester Company, the New England Company and the Massachusetts Bay Company. The name “New England” was offi ciated on November 3, 1620, in a royal charter for the Plymouth Council for New England, a jointstock company founded for colonization and ruling the region. King James I granted to the Council the territory lying between 40–48 degrees north latitude and in length by all this breadth throughout the main land, from sea to sea. In 1621/22, Plymouth colonists occasionally visited the future Boston harbor. Among those who played a signifi cant role in the foundation and development of Massachusetts were Sir Ferdinando Gorges and his sons, Rev. John White, Sir Robert Saltonstall and a few others. Sir Ferdinando Gorges (1565– 1647) was a military commander, who, for his honorable service in the royal navy during the war with Spain, in 1604 was appointed the governor of Plymouth. In 1620 he, together with several associates of the Plymouth Company, organized the Council for New England, which, by the royal patent of November 3, 1620, got a grant for the territory between modern Philadelphia and St. John’s, Newfoundland. He planned to establish the aristocratic, Anglican province and to distribute the land among the council’s 40 members, who could create manors and fi efs. The Council existed until 1635 and provided basis for the foundation of the Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the New Haven Colony, the Province of New Hampshire and the Province of Maine. In 1622, Gorges and Capt. John Mason (1586–1635), Governor of Newfoundland (1615–21), got a sub-grant for the future province of Maine, between the Merrimack and Kennebec Rivers. In 1629, Gorges and Mason divided the colony, with Mason’s portion south of the Piscataqua River becoming the Province of New Hampshire, which included most of the southeastern part of the current state of New Hampshire and portions of the present-day Massachusetts north of the Merrimack. Mason was named “Founder of New Hampshire” and appointed fi rst vice-admiral of New England in 1635, though he never set foot in New England. He died that same year while preparing for his fi rst voyage to the new colony. Sir Ferdinando Gorges became known as the “Father of English Colonization in North America” and the founder and governor of Maine. He also never visited New England. On December 30, 1622, his son, Robert Gorges (1595–1629), a veteran of Venetian wars, received a grant for the land “upon the north-east side of the Bay,... known as Messachusett,” including the rivers, islands, shores and coast, “for ten English miles towards the north-east,” and “thirty English miles unto the main land, through all the breadth aforesaid.” This land grant “extended from the Charles River ten miles north toward Salem” and included the future Charlestown. According to William Bradford, “About the middle of September [1623], this expedition arrived with “Captain Robart Gorges in the Bay of Massachusetts, with sundry passengers and families, intending there to begin a plantation.” In 1623, Robert Gorges was appointed by the Plymouth Council as Lieutenant-General of New England. He had a personal grant of a tract of land on the northeast side of Massachusetts Bay (from the Charles River 10 miles north toward Salem, including Charlestown, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop and East Boston) in consideration of his father’s services to the company. On March 18, 1623, Edward Cox and other members of the New England Council decided “to join Captain Robert Gorges in his New England plantation.” In September 1623, Robert Gorges, with a few immigrants from England, built a settlement at Wessagusset (Weymouth). However, his eff orts to establish a prosperous colony failed, maybe due to his outdated attitudes toward colonists and colonization that were based on feudal traditions. He considered the settlements as aristocratic undertakings and proposed that settlers should be regarded as tenants, not as landholders, and that they should be tied to the land where they were “planted.” Such views contradicted those of the Pilgrims and Puritans, who considered themselves freemen and free owners of the land. After working for a year on establishing a colony, Robert Gorges returned to England, appointing agents to take care of his property. Most of the settlers returned with Gorges to England – “Some out of discontent and dislike of the country, others by reason of a fi re that broke out and burnt the houses they lived in and all their provisions.” William Bradford (1590–1657) – governor of the Plymouth Colony and commissioner and president of the United Colonies of New England (that included Massachusetts Bay Colony, Plymouth Colony, Saybrook Colony (Connecticut) and New Haven and existed from 1643 till the early 1680s) – wrote with some irony: “The Governor [Robert Gorges] and some that depended upon him returned for England, having scarcely saluted the country in his government, not fi nding the state of things here to answer his quality and condition.” To be continued… (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian, member of the Malden Historical Commission and author of historical books “From Maldon to Malden,” “Time of Converse” and “Fellsmere Park – Emerald of Malden.”) CITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, the 25th day of April, 2024 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the sixteen (16) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address’s identified below: Address Street ADA COMPLIANCE 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 245 HARVARD STREET 33 WINTHROP STREET 29 WINTHROP STREET 22 WINTHROP STREET 58 GLENWOOD STREET 58 BELTRAN STREET 49 BELTRAN STREET 17 FRANCIS STREET DBH (IN) 21 16 17 11 16 14 22 20 24 21 22 14 16 21 20 15 Common Name HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST RED MAPLE RED MAPLE CALLERY PEAR RED MAPLE NORWAY MAPLE RED MAPLE WHITE ASH OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. Christopher Rosa City of Malden Tree Warden April 12, 19, 2024
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE18 travel in that lane is permitted during peak commuting hours. “While allowing travel in the far-right lane is essential on some highways in the commonwealth to temporarily provide traffic relief during peak hours, many motorists use this lane as a highspeed passing lane, risking the safety of disabled motor vehicles, emergency personnel and themselves,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “Numerous accidents and fatalities have occurred due to excessive speed in the breakdown lanes. This legislation will not only further protect those who dedicate their lives to our safety but will protect motorist safety as well.” A speeding ticket fine imposed on a driver is $100 for any speed up to 10 miles per hour above the speed limit. An additional $10 fine is added for each additional mile per hour above the first ten. The legislation doubles the total fine. For example, if you are traveling 25 miles above the speed limit, the fine would be $250 ($100 for the first ten miles above and $150 for the additional 15 miles above). QUOTABLE QUOTES “Our administration is deeply committed not only to preventing overdoses in our state, but also providing the incredible organizations doing the work in communities with the tools they need to improve health outcomes and save lives. By investing in these diverse organizations now, we are laying the foundation for them to have the resources they need to address the overdose crisis appropriately and quickly in the future.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing the awarding of $2.9 million to 20 organizations led by Black, Indigenous and people of color to address substance use in the communities they serve, which continue to be disproportionately impacted by increases in overdoses. “We see the impact of the overdose epidemic every day — thousands are dying every year in Massachusetts from preventable overdoses, and we need to utilize every tool we have to address the crisis.Overdose prevention centers are proven, evidence-based facilities that can save lives and connect people to health care, treatment and recovery and their community.” ---Dave Foley, President of SEIU Local 509 announcing support for establishing overdose prevention centers in the Bay State. “We urge everyone to be vigilant when performing transactions or providing information online for RMV-related services. Customers should avoid using any unofficial third-party websites claiming to assist with RMV services and inform their relatives and friends about this as well.” ---Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie. “Solar power is clean, local and abundant and is already playing a leading role in Massachusetts’ transition away from dirty energy sources. Gov. Healey’s leadership in setting an ambitious yet achievable goal of 1 million solar roofs by 2030 will help turbocharge solar in Massachusetts.” 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. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting Fill out the CPC Annual Survey by 5/1/24! --- Johanna Neumann, Acting Director of Environment Massachusetts, urging Healey and Climate Chief Hoffer to make solar energy a key part of Massachusetts’ strategy to address climate change. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of April 1-5, the House met for a total of six hour and ten minutes and the Senate met for a total of 42 minutes. Mon. April 1 House11:01 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tues.April 2 No House session No Senate session Wed. April 3 House11:03 a.m. to 2:58 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. April 4 House11:01 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to11:44 a.m. Fri. April 5 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. https://forms.gle/3BuG49iqpgNF9zmF9
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 19 ~ Mystic Valley Charter School Sports ~ Boy’s Tennis Dominates Lancers in Season Opener Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma THE NEW FLEA MARKET AT SAINT ANTHONY’S 250 REVERE STREET REVERE, MA 02151 781-910-8615 SATURDAY, APRIL 13 ,2024 FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM Jonathan Yip (at left) and Rakshit Rangaprasad (at right hitting the ball). By Emily Brennan T he new Mystic Valley boy’s tennis team opened their season with a Tuesday (April 9) match against the Malden Catholic Lancers. Three singles and two doubles matches were played while The Eagles sealed the 4-1 win. Doubles Results: #1: Rakshit Rangaprasad/Jonathan Yip vs. Nam Dinh/Mateo Peledge 7-5, 3-6, 4-6 #2 Eli DeTore/Ryan Co vs. Jackson Brady/Harry Brown 6-0, 6-0 Singles Results: #1: Jay Raj vs. Jack Burgess ~LEGAL NOTICE~ NOTICE OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES Notice of Sale of Motor Vehicle under G.L. c. 255, Section 39A Notice is hereby given by: First Choice Towing 495 Broadway Malden MA Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A, that on 4/27/24 at 12:00 pm at First Choice by Private Sale. The Following Motor Vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien thereon for towing, storage, care, and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. VIN# 4JGFD6BB3NA729879 1FT8W3DT6NEC83862 1FT8W3DT8NEC31567 Vehicle MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 53 AMG - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 1FT8W3DTXMED68010 FORD F350 - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 1FT8W3DT7NEF76850 FORD F350 - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 FORD F350 - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 FORD F350 - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 1FT8W4DT9MEC84220 FORD F450 - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 1GC4YTEYXMF226009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 1FD0W5HTXMEC23256 FORD F550 - 495 Broadway Malden, Ma 02148 First Choice Towing 495 Broadway Malden, MA 02148 April 12, 19, 26, 2024 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 BATISTE, CHANEL BOWERS, SUSAN L BUYER2 BOWERS, ALAN C SELLER1 57-59 LINCOLN STREET LLC QUACH, GEOFFREY SELLER2 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 57-59 LINCOLN ST #59-2 19-21 VALLEY ST CITY MALDEN MALDEN DATE 03.19.24 03.22.24 PRICE 700000 970000 6-0, 6-0 #2: Wes Cunningham vs. Lucas Wang 6-0, 6-1 #3: Ethan Co vs. Drew Rynak 6-3, 6-4 The Eagles return to competition on Friday, April 12, taking on Ipswich at home. The opening serve is set for 4:30 p.m. FREE COFFEE AND TEA .50 ADMISSION PLENTY OF NEW VENDORS!
Page 20 avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn or v y io iori by Jim Miller Choosing a Senior Community That Offers All Levels of Care Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that off ers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last. One Move Mary Dear Mary, If you want your next move to be your last, an all-inclusive retirement community – also known as a continuing-care retirement community (or CCRC) – is a great option to consider. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you locate one. What are CCRCs? CCRCs are diff erent from other types of senior housing because they provide all levels of housing, services and care in one convenient location. While the appearance and services of CCRCs can vary greatly, most provide apartments or sometimes single-family homes for active independent seniors. In addition, they also off er onsite assisted living for seniors who require help with basic living tasks like bathing, dressing or going to the bathroom, and nursing home care for residents when their health declines. CCRCs also provide a variety of resort-style amenities and services that include community dining halls, exercise facilities, housekeeping, and transportation, as well as many social and recreational activities. But be aware that all these services come at a hefty price. Most communities have entry fees that range from less the $100,000 to more than $1 million, plus ongoing monthly fees that generally range from $2,000 to $5,000 for singles ($3,000 to $6,000 for couples) depending on the facility, services and the contract option you choose. With more than 2,000 CCRCs in operation throughout the U.S, fi nding a facility that fi ts your lifestyle, needs and budget will require some legwork. Here are some steps that can help you proceed. Make a list: To fi nd CCRCs in the area you want to live go to MyLifeSite.net and Caring.com, which provide online lists. Once you’ve located a few, call them to fi nd out if they have any vacancies, what they charge and if they provide the types of services you want. Take a tour: Many CCRCs encourage potential residents to stay overnight and have a few meals in their dining hall. During your visit, notice the upkeep of the facility and talk to the current residents to see how they like living there. Also, check out the assisted living and nursing facilities, and fi nd out how decisions are made to move residents from one level of care to another. Do some research: While on your tour, fi nd out who owns the CCRC and get a copy of their most recently audited fi nancial statement and review it. Also fi nd out their occupancy rate. Unless it’s a newer community fi lling up, occupancy below 80 percent can be a red fl ag that the facility is having fi nancial or management problems. To investigate the CCRC’s long-term care services call your state long-term care ombudsman (see LTCombudsman.org) who can tell you if the assisted living and nursing care services had any complaints or problems. You can also use Medicare’s nursing home compare tool at Medicare.gov/care-compare. Understand the contract and fees: Most CCRCs off er three types of contracts: Life-care, or Type A contracts, which have the highest entry fee but covers all levels of long-term care as needed; Type B, or modifi ed contracts that have lower entry fees but limits long-term care services in the initial fee; and Type C, or feefor-service contracts, which off er the lowest entrance fees but requires you to pay extra for long-term care if you need it. You also need to fi nd out what yearly price increases you can expect? How much of your entry fee is refundable to you if you move or die? And what happens if you outlive your fi nancial resources? To help you sort through all this, consult with your fi nancial advisor or lawyer before committing. 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. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 FUNDING | FROM PAGE 1 ery avenue to try and assist the city in fi nding more funding; the forecast was neither clear nor particularly encouraging. The bottom line is that a key facet of the state school funding formula, Chapter 70, will be rising each year by a just about guaranteed $3 million of mandated city contribution to the total “bill” to educate Malden’s nearly 7,000 public school students. This line item in the Chapter 70 formula is the “Required Local Contribution” figure. Each year since the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) has been in effect, it has risen approximately $3 million. For example, it was $47.8M in FY22, $51.$M in FY 23, $54.4M in FY 24 and this year, FY25, $57.6M. The “Foundation Budget” for FY24 was $117.6M and is $121.4M for FY25. The difference between the two line items is what Chapter 70 is providing, in this case, $63.1M in FY24 and this year, $63.8M in FY25. This represents only a roughly $700,000 increase. With a school budget increase expected this LEGAL NOTICE year due to new staff contracts, city offi cials as early as this past September have been predicting an especially challenging municipal budget and school budget season this year. Malden Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley did not mince words during Tuesday’s meeting following a detailed presentation led by Sen. Lewis and Reps. Ultrino and Donato. “That $3 million a year will ruin our community,” Councillor O’Malley said. “Once we go through our reserves there are going to be [personnel] layoff s, maybe furloughs. “We really want to resolve this at the state level,” O’Malley continued. “What can we do at the local level? A Proposition 2 1/2 override? Just because we can’t balance our checkbook? No one is going to go for that. Malden is far from alone in this fi nancial imbroglio, the state delegation explained, and they said they working daily on any type of assistance they may be able to tap into. “There is no silver bullet here. There is no simple answer,” Sen. Lewis told the Councillors. “Increasing the schools’ funding level will require state aid, in addition to working on solutions at the local level. It’s going to take multiple strategies.” Rep. Ultrino said a potential solution is not simply “changing the Chapter 70 formula.” “Tweaking the formula will affect all of the communities in the Commonwealth, and maybe a change will help Malden, Medford and Melrose, for example. But will it help rural communities and those on the seacoast? As for why some seemingly similar communities to Malden, like Everett, get more Chapter 70 money – “Then there are comparisons that are not accurate, for instance Malden and Everett. You don’t know all the information on their students, their tax rates. They have more students and families at the poverty level and their property values, overall, do not equal Malden’s.” Ultrino said more information would be forthcoming when the state budget is fi nalized over the next several weeks. Next Week: Some specific strategies that will be pursued at the state level to address Malden’s fi nancial dilemma LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF MALDEN The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Proposers for: MALDEN CENTER STATION REDEVELOPMENT/TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING STUDY The RFP will be available by email request at OSPCDinfo@cityofmalden.org after 10:00 am Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by the RFP Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 am at the Malden Center MBTA Station. Proposals will be received at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 350, Malden, MA 02148, until 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Proposals shall be delivered to OSPCD prior to this date and time. Proposals may be delivered Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, and Tuesday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. The office is closed on Fridays. Proposals shall not be deposited in the City of Malden Drop Box located outside of the main entrance to Malden City Hall. The Proposer is solely responsible for delivery of proposals by the prescribed date and time and assumes the risk of any delay due to mail or other delivery method. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified or withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all proposals received if deemed to be in their best interest. April 12, 2024 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 21 OBITUARY Norma Trongone Fenochietti Of Marshfield, passed away on March 31st, 2024, at the age of 95. Loving mother of Edward J. Fenochietti of Marshfield, Susan Thomson (William) of Malden, Brian Fenochietti of Wakefield, Neal Fenochietti of Wilton Manor, FL., predeceased by beloved husband Edward and son John; cherished grandmother of Edward, Jennifer and William Jr., Jennifer and Brian and great-grandchildren Henry, Benjamin. She also leaves her many loving nieces and nephews. Norma grew up in Malden, attended Lincoln Junior High and graduated from Malden High School, Class of 1946. After marrying the love of her life, Edward, they moved from Malden to Marshfield in the early 50’s, opened the Checkerboard Restaurant, and enjoyed feeding Marshfield for 22 years. People who worked at the Checkerboard were never employees, they became family, in several cases literally! While serving hungry Marshfield residents, she soon became active in local government, serving on many committees and commissions that were the foundation of what Marshfield has become today; the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, development of the Master Plan for Marshfield, both for traffic and utilities, the Department of Public Works and the Green Harbor River Commission. She was a founding member for the Myles Standish Credit Union, which gave local business a source of funding so that our economy could begin to thrive. As Plymouth County grew, so did Norma’s participation. She worked with the Executive Director of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce as well as the Greater Brockton Chamber of Commerce to create the Plymouth County Development Council promoting industry, recreation and tourism throughout the County. Astute Democratic politicians began to realize that the South Shore was fertile ground for progressive activism and that Norma was an important key resource. When our very own young Philip Johnston needed mentorship and encouragement, Norma worked tirelessly for him in his quest for State Rep. When State SenClean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 ator Allan McKinnon needed a Chief of Staff, Norma answered the bell. When Michael Dukakis needed a critical plurality in South Shore Support, Norma delivered 10 towns to the Democratic column in 1982. Michael, realizing talent when he saw it, made Norma his Director of Scheduling. These men not only acquired her talent and leadership skills but also became part of Norma’s family and lifelong friends. In 1988, when Michael Dukakis ran for President, Norma became the “Mother Hen”, protecting and promoting his candidacy. Although unsuccessful, she was extremely proud of the many people’s efforts. Many reunions have been held since amongst those who served. Good government was learned by all, and Norma taught the team that loyalty and honesty reigned supreme. Norma returned with Allan when he was appointed Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. Together, they made the turnpike into one of the safest of any major turnpike in the nation. Norma was a member of several Marshfield Organizations; the Democratic Town Committee, the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, the Marshfield Parade Committee which produced the Annual Recreation Day Parade. At the State level she was Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, mentoOBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 23 ~ Legal Notice ~ CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan Change of Date The community meeting on the CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan has been changed to Monday, April 29th at 6:00pm at City Hall and on Zoom. Updated Zoom log-in information and in-person room information is available at https://www.cityofmalden.org/calendar.aspx. 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In April 1964, who recorded “Where Did Our Love Go?” – a number one single? 10. April 15 is Tax Day; the first IRS tax form debuted in what year: 1861, 1914 or 1930? 11. What established the 1970 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act? 12. In what year is the next eclipse (annular)? 13. On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed off on abolishing slavery in what area that is somewhat similar to a city, county and state? 14. Have X and Twitter had the same character limit for free? 15. In 1797 at the site of which long-lived Boston restaurant did exiled future King Louis Philippe I live? Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE 16. What U.S. president from Massachusetts favored the contentious Sedition Act of 1798? 17. On April 17, 1860, NYC started requiring what safety apparatus on multifamily houses? 18. How are Acadia, Olympic and Zion similar? 19. On what island is M-185, the USA’s only state highway that prohibits motor vehicles? 20. On April 18, 1924, the first-ever book of what type of puzzles was published (previously published in newspapers)? ANSWERS 1. Goats (with a surgically implanted horn) 2. 26 3. Quickly and extensively spread or popularized 4. $2 5. A thing received or given for something else 6. The Three Stooges 7. Read and write 8. Eye (orbicularis oculi) 9. The Supremes 10. 1914 11. Congress 12. 2024 (Oct. 2) 13. District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) 14. Yes (280) 15. Union Oyster House 16. John Adams 17. Fire escapes 18. They are U.S. national parks. 19. Mackinac Island 20. Crossword
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 23 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 21 ring many young political hopefuls, setting an example for all current and future aspirants. Retired in 1996, she spent her retirement in Deltona, Florida, returning home several years ago. She died peacefully in Bridges Memory Care Assisted Living, Pembroke, surrounded by those who loved and cared for her. Norma was a loving wife to Edward for 71 years and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She lived her life through “Faith, Family, and Friends”, proving to all the importance and guidance required for a successful life. She will be dearly missed. Visiting Hours were on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street in Marshfi eld will conclude with a Funeral Proces~ Legal Notice ~ CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with FOR BOTH MGL c. 152 & MGLc. 41 §111F, from Vendors for: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION & CASE MANAGEMENT Proposals will be received until TUESDAY MAY 1, 2024, BY 10:00 A.M.at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified, or withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by a Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. All proposals are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B §6. All City of Malden proposals are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor requesting these proposals to ensure they have received any, and all addenda prior to the proposal opening. The City will reject any, and all proposals in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all proposals or to reject any or all proposals (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller April 12, 2024 sion to St. Ann by the Sea Parish Church, 591 Ocean Street in Marshfi eld, for a Funeral Service at 12:00 noon. 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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 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 NORTH SHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION 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 UNDER CONTRACT 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 •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 COMMERCIAL RENTAL • GREAT HIGHWAY ACCESS AND TRAFFIC EXPOSURE WITH THIS SUNNY AND BRIGHT WELL MAINTAINED OFFICE SPACE, LOCATED ON A 2ND FLOOR. NICE SIZE RECEPTION AREA, 2-3 PRIVATE OFFICES, PLUS A CONFERENCE ROOM. FLEXIBLE FOOLR PLAN, CABLE & SECURITY AVAILABLE, TENANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GAS HEAT & C/A, ELECTRIC & CABLE. THERE IS PLENTY OF OFF-STREET PARKING. GOOD CREDIT AND REFERENCES. AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. SAUGUS $1,400 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 MOBILE HOMES UNDER CONTRACT 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? ERIC UNDER CONTRACT 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 ROSEN 781-223-0289 CALL HIM 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 $169,900 • 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. 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. 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