Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 15 den AADD -FREESpecial to Th e Advocate I n a night filled with powerhouse women recognized for doing amazing work in our community, Malden OvercomYour Local News Online: www.advocatenews.net CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Zonta Club of Malden honors Malden Overcoming Addiction with Humanitarian Award 617-387-2200 Malden Overcoming Addiction President Paul Hammersley accepted the Humanitarian Award on behalf of the organization. ing Addiction (MOA) also gained special acknowledgement for their work. The Zonta Club of Malden applauded Julie Mangan, Zayda Ortiz and Andrea So for their contributions to the Malden community and for their steadfast leadership in empowering other women in breaking down barriers that often marAWARD | SEE PAGE 9 YMCA of the USA honors U.S. Rep Katherine Clark as Congressional Champion O E Friday, April 14, 2023 Our Furry Friend Ward 7 City Councillor Christopher Simonelli hosted a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday at the Disabled Americans Veterans Club. Shown with their furry host, are; Sofi a Almeida Magalhaes, 7, with Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli. See page 12 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Over 50 local runners are set for the running of the 127th Boston Marathon planned for Monday, April 17 ‘One Boston Day’ will commemorate 10th Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombings on Saturday, April 15 By Steve Freker ver 50 local residents will be participating as runners in the 127th Boston Marathon – the world’s largest offi cial marathon – which will be run on Monday, April 17. From The Advocate readership area will be 23 entrants from Saugus, 15 from Malden, 12 from Revere and six from Everett. They will join the largest fi eld of offi cial entrants ever, over 30,000. A full list of the registered runners from The MARATHON | SEE PAGE 14 $3.29 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 U.S. Representative Katherine Clark and elected offi cials including Mayor Gary Christenson, Reps. Paul Donato, Christine Barber and Kate Lipper-Garabedian. Advocate Staff report U .S. Representative Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts) was named a “YMCA Congressional Champion” in Washington, D.C., on February 15, 2023, for her leadership as an advocate for aff ordable early education and care and on March 17 was awarded for her work at the Mystic Valley YMCA. “The Y is fortunate to have elected leaders such as Rep. Clark,” said Mystic Valley YMCA President & CEO Debbie AmaYMCA | SEE PAGE 10
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