Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 17, 2026 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 letters to Congressman Torbert Macdonald and Senators Teddy Kennedy and Saltonstall. My note: A new City Hall would not emerge for another 15 years or so with the emergence of “The Beast That Ate Pleasant Street.” • California U.S. Senator George Murphy will be the guest speaker at the annual Saint Patrick’s Day dinner at Parlin Junior High in Everett. Old friend of Senator Murphy Phyllis Brooks Macdonald (Torby’s wife) acted in movies with Murphy, including a film with Shirley Temple. Mrs. Macdonald had not seen Senator Murphy since the old California days in the movies and was “looking forward to renewing old acquaintances.” • It is said in Malden...that Council President Herbert Jackson returned to Malden from a vacation in Puerto Rico Monday, in time to attend the special session of the Finance Committee considering the police department budget, and discussion with police officials concerning extra time for regular officers during the burglary wave. • Two new salary hikes for Malden city officials were introduced at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Controller Westford Robbins’ pay was suggested for change from $7,500 to $8,900 by January 1, 1967. A $4,000 bonus was suggested for City Engineer Arthur Davis due to extra work required because of large tracts of land undergoing Urban Renewal. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — congratulations to those eagle-eyed protectors of the Maldonia public at the Police Department, especially Captain Marc Gatcomb, for catching the misspelling of Sergeant David Connelly’s name in the last exciting episode of “Malden Musings.” Of course, I spelled it wrong on purpose just to see if anybody was reading. Seems like only four people actually read my column and all of them work at the MPD! Insert smiley face. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. Carrijo Home Improvement, Inc. General Contractor * Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting * Decks * Siding * Licensed & Insured * Free Estimates Carrijohomeimprovement.com We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Frank Berardino MA License 31811 ● 24-Hour Service ● Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitting ● Drain Service Residential & Commercial Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. FIRE • SOOT • WATER Homeowner’s Insurance Loss Specialists FREE CONSULTATION 1-877-SAL-SOOT Sal Barresi, Jr. - Your fi rst call 617-212-9050
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