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. Beautiful. • The Inaugural Malden BaseDr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After ball Legacy Hall of Fame Induction at a jam-packed Moose Hall was a special night in Malden history. So many famous Maldonians, so little time to mingle. I spotted that ageless couple Perry & Ginger Verge as well as Shawn Brickman’s large, beautiful family. • Next time I order Pisa Pizza, please remind me to order a Pisa Pizza Deluxe. It looks fabulous! Pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes, broccoli & black olives, topped with their famous three cheese blend & chopped garlic! What?! Pisa Pizza Deluxe, where have you been all my life! 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
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