Maldden alld a Vol. 29, No. 17 den AADD -FREEStay Safe! Stay Home! We'll Get Through This Together! CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Art Show 617-387-2200 By Christopher Roberson Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors organizers Meera Krishnan and A.J. Kumar with Kabelo, 2, and Raja, 2 months. See page 5 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) Council conflict delays rental assistance By Barbara Taormina W ith a proposal to fast-track the city’s emergency rental assistance program on the table, city councillors took a hard stand on rules about setting the agenda, which led to this week’s meeting being adjourned with nothing being done. Just after roll call was taken, Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow explained that several items on the agenda came in after the 10 a.m. deadline on Thursday, and the agenda itself was not available two business days prior to the meeting as required by the council’s rules. “This agenda came out very late and in an unusual manner,” said Winslow, adding that the council needed to vote to suspend its rules, preferably for each item on the docket, to move forward. Still, Winslow and Ward 6 Councillor David Camell, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley and Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria voted against a blanket suspension of council rules related to the agenda for the rest of the meeting, and instead the council voted unanimously to adjourn. But there were some tense exchanges among councillors before they decided to call it a night. City Clerk Greg Lucey said the staff in his offi ce worked hard to get the agenda out by Thursday, which met the state’s Open Meeting Law requirement of publishing agendas 48 hours prior to the meeting. “Kudos to the people who stayed late Thursday night to get it done,” said Lucey. But Winslow said the council had tighter rules than the state in order to let all councillors have input on what is on the agenda. “It’s one of the most signifi cant things I can do as a councillor,” he said. “This is not respectful of my role and the role of at least four other councillors who had no input on the agenda. It’s an aff ront to our procedure, and it’s out of order.” Other councillors felt the importance of items on the docket, particularly the rental assistance program, trumped the need to meet agenda deadlines. “The City Clerk’s offi ce has been running with a skeleton crew,” said Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon. “We should be able to suspend rules for this entire docket, move forward and stop wasting the public’s time.” Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy proposed suspending the rules so the council could do the business that people elected them to do. “There are many things on this docket that are going to help our constituents, and to be going through this tonight is absolutely disgraceful,” she said. “If we are unable to suspend the rules and move forward with this meeting, then I move that we adjourn this meeting, which will unfortunately leave many of our residents in dire straits,” added Murphy. But that’s what the council voted to do. Although six councillors voted to suspend the rules and move forward with the meeting, suspending rules requires a twothirds majority of the council. Several hours after the meeting ended, the fi ve councillors who voted against suspending rules released a joint statement explaining their votes. “We fi ve Councillors take seriously our role as protectors of the public’s right to offer comment at Council meetings, of the Council’s right to do business transparently in committee, and to follow our own rules and ordinances. We do not support a meeting agenda that is posted outside the legal timeframe, without input from half the body, and with docketed items in blatant violation of our own rules,” they wrote. DELAYS | SEE PAGE 2 he 10-vehicle fl eet of Malden Trans, Inc./Everett Taxi will be back on the roads of Malden, Everett and Melrose next Tuesday, April 28 following a three-week hiatus dictated by the COVID-19 virus. Owner Lester Morovitz, who has made numerous donations to local city and charitable organizations during the past fi ve decades, was compelled to close his family’s iconic transportation company on April 6. “We felt that there was going to be a 14-day period that was going to be bad,” said Morovitz, speaking of the surge expected from the ongoing pandemic. His initial plan was to remain closed until April 20; however, Morovitz said it would be prudent to wait until April 28. He said that going forward, each vehicle will have a partition separating the passenger from the driver and that a government-certified sanitization spray will be used after each trip. “It disinfects almost immediately,” he said. 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CPC member Inna Babitskaya asked about the budget and said it would be good to see some details about the program. Pratt said the MRA expected thousands of Malden residents to apply for the assistance, which will be done through housing service providers or agencies that assist residents with housing. The housing service providers will review applications and documentation that verifies incomes, rental leases and other sources of assistance that applicants receive. Housing service providers will forward applications of those who are eligible for assistance to the MRA, which will review them and collect additional fi nancial information from landlords. 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CPC members asked about the administrative costs, which Pratt said would cover salary for staff reviewing applications, translation costs, fi nancial reviews and collecting W-9 tax forms and other documentation. Still, 15 percent on overhead means that $112,500 will be spent on administering a $750,000 assistance program. CPC member Lisa Sulda asked if CPA money could be used exclusively for rental assistance, but Pratt said the application process and review is to make sure funds could be used according to guidelines. Pratt was not sure when the MRA would receive the $500,000 from HUD. Malden belongs to an aff ordable housing coalition with seven other communities, and they must all submit amendments to their annual action plan before the money can be released. “It could be two weeks, it could be four weeks,” said Pratt, who, nevertheless focused on midThe councillors said they would have preferred moving forward considering each item individually, but they joined other councillors who voted to adjourn. They stressed their votes did not affect the city’s ability to establish a rental assistance program and the proposal being considered would only serve a few hundred households, not the thousands that need the help. The rental assistance program being considered would combine $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 funds with $250,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) money. It is expected to assist more than 300 Malden households with one month of rent. “We demand more funding for In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today this program, and a public process to achieve it,” the councillors wrote. “With a larger allocation from our Community Preservation Act account, which has millions of dollars on hand and is funded with taxpayer money, Malden is poised to create an immensely bold and broadly eff ective rental May as the approximate time rental assistance checks would start going out. The greatest concern among CPC members was that $750,000 is not enough to meet the need in Malden. “I think the $250,000 is a worthy thing,” said Sulda. “I’m just trying to think if it should be more and if we can aff ord it.” CPC Treasurer Ken Antonucci said the community preservation fund could cover this year’s affordable housing initiatives that include $510,000 for the affordable housing component of Bread of Life’s Under One Roof project, $100,000 for a security deposit assistance program and the $250,000 for rental assistance. “If the MRA came back for a second round of funding, there is FY20 money in reserve that we could use, and FY21 money is right around the corner,” said Antonucci. CPC Chair Julie Orsino said once the committee sees the metrics of the rental assistance program, they will have a better idea on how to move forward, particularly by collaborating with the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. She added that there should absolutely be a way to amend the MRA application to provide another round of funding. CPC members urged Pratt to have the MRA prioritize applicants who are unemployed or those who have school-age children. They also asked if the program could include reaching out to landlords for discounts on rent. assistance program, on par with the true need in the community. We want to hear more about how much CPC [Community Preservation Committee] money is available, and to discuss with the public how best to maximize it.” On Wednesday, the CPC posted a response to the councillors on its Facebook page. “The Malden CPC has worked collaboratively with city leadership to streamline an application for rental assistance so the committee can present it to the city council,” wrote the committee. “The impact of disrupting last night’s council meeting meant the City Council was not able to take action to fund three aff ordable housing initiatives for Fiscal Year 2020 (which ends June 2020) totaling over $860,000.” In addition to $250,000 for rental assistance, this week’s agenda included the CPC’s recommendation to approve $510,000 for the housing included in Bread of Life’s Under One Roof project and DELAYS | SEE PAGE 11
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Page 3 Foundation Trust donates $10K to Malden YMCA’s mission to fight food insecurity can’t use at this time, and felt when we are able to operate again, we would be able to successfully manage with the funding we have.” Guido went on to say that this is a worthy cause – to be able to help people who are struggling and in great need of food for their families. “Many people are out of YMCA Director of Healthy Living Diego Nascimento (left) with YMCA Director of Membership Operations Crissy Jache checks in guests at the side entrance. (Photos Courtesy of the Malden YMCA) By Tara Vocino A midst the COVID-19 crisis, the Foundation Trust recently made a $10,000 donation to the Malden YMCA. The Trust’s mission is to direct grant dollars toward enrichment and empowerment-based initiatives that help individuals, families and communities to thrive. However, all of that becomes secondary in the midst of a crisis, where basic human needs, like food security, are in jeopardy, according to Foundation Trust Executive Director Dr. Joseph Spinazzola. YMCA staff members thanked the Trust for stepping up. The organization also received a threeyear award, in addition to the $10,000 emergency grant. “The Malden YMCA is very grateful for this emergency grant from the Foundation Trust, made possible in part by the generosity of the Revere Police Activities League (PAL),” Malden YMCA Chief Executive Offi cer Debbie Amaral said. “These funds will go directly to covering the costs of emergency food distribution in our local communities.” Amaral said the need is still growing and donations, like this, will make it possible for the YMCA to continue meeting the demand for food resources during COVID-19. According to Malden YMCA Fund Development Director Lindsay Smythe, the Malden YMCA Market (food pantry) is located at 125 Mountain Ave., open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for groceries; and Monday-Friday, noon to 1 p.m., children and teenagers can get a grab-and-go hot lunch and a bagged breakfast for the following day. Meals are also available for children at the Linden Family Housing Development at 64 Wescott St., from 12 to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. According to Smythe, neither identifi cation nor documentation is required to pick up groceries or children’s meals. “The pantry is pre-packing grocery bags and has a system for safe, no touch distribution,” Smythe said. “Children and teens can come every day for meals, and households may visit the pantry once per week.” The YMCA also stocks and supports the pantry at the Eliot Family Resource Center at 548 Broadway in Everett. For information, call 781-581-4750. “We are still in need of additional support and donations to our COVID-19 Response Fund,” Smythe said. “Gifts can be made online at http://bit.ly/2xGjF2t or by sending a check to: Malden YMCA, Attn: Lindsay Smythe, 99 Dartmouth St., Malden, MA 02148.” Dr. Spinazzola said he is personally humbled by the work that the Malden YMCA is doing through the Food Security program. The courageousness, with which they have stepped up to this challenge dramatically increases the scope of their services to meet emergency community needs, regardless of the inherent risks and challenges. “CEO Debbie Amaral, Chief Impact Offi cer Beth Tilley, Fund Development Lindsay Smythe – and especially all their frontline staff and volunteers processing, serving and delivering this food – are modern-day heroes in my book,” Dr. Spinazzola said. “I regard them with the same admiration, as I do health service providers and fi rst responders during this pandemic.” He went on to say that funding was made possible by the Revere Police Activities League (PAL). Approximately 100 Revere residents, 420 Malden residents and 770 Everett residents have been served, according to Smythe. “The PAL program is basically shut down right now due to the pandemic,” said Revere Police Chief James Guido. “We have other sources of funding that we work and live week-to-week, and this was very important to support this eff ort,” Guido said. “I want to commend the Foundation for supporting this truly worthy endeavor.” Revere PAL Director Kris Oldoni explained how they were inspired by the Trust’s creativity and desire to assist organizations and pursue the goal of making a diff erence in the lives of those less fortunate. “After speaking with Dr. Spinazzola, I was honored to be able to assist him and the Foundation Trust in providing support to such an important cause during these extremely diffi cult times,” Oldoni said. For information, visit the Facebook page at YMCAMalden. 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Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 “Malden: Today, tomorrow and yesterday”…coping with today’s reality By Peter F. Levine I f you haven’t already seen this, then you are in for a rare treat in these dark, endless “Groundhog Day”–type days and nights. Take a moment and really absorb the content. To take in the full meaning. To conceptualize it. It was written by Catherine “Kitty” M. O’Meara just last month, a former teacher and chaplain from Wisconsin. Misreported via the interweb (surprise!) as written in 1869 by Kathleen O’Mara and reprinted in 1919 during the outbreak of the 1918 pandemic aka the Spanish Flu. Enjoy: “And people stayed at home And read books And listened And they rested And did exercises And made art and played And learned new ways of being And stopped and listened More deeply Someone meditated, someone prayed Someone met their shadow And people began to think differently And people healed. And in the absence of people who Lived in ignorant ways Dangerous, meaningless and heartless, The earth also began to heal And when the danger ended and People found themselves They grieved for the dead And made new choices And dreamed of new visions And created new ways of living And completely healed the earth Just as they were healed.” Malden hero revisited. If you have never heard of him say hello to Malden’s own World War II superhero, our very own Audie Murphy. From the personal diary of “Malden’s OneMan Army” Sgt. Joe Lumino – US Army 45th Division. Joe was a one-man Nazi killing machine sending approximately 75 Nazis to an early grave at the “Battle of Bloody Ridge” during World War II, earning him a Silver Star. Next time you go into the Highland Market at the corner of Oakland Street and Highland Avenue take a moment out of your life and salute the memorial for Joe placed there by the City of Malden. 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There was a swell story in Collier’s Magazine about the 45th fighting there. I fired 12 boxes of ammo in 65 minutes. The German tanks were coming very close to us and our artillery knocked it out. They helped very much.” Time to lighten the mood a little: “Oh, the pain!” Some of you were around, most were not. Hate to rub it in but a lot of the best music ever produced was in the year 1970. Fifty years ago, these were just a few musical treasures/earworms you could hear on your transistor radio. I bought a few of these singles at Roli Music on Irving Street. 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(Courtesy Photo) known ... to take that One Step ... Beyond.” Ernie Ardolino Sr. is as famous a Malden guy as you can get. Originally a Meffa guy but adopted by Malden because he married well, he now resides at Dunkin’ Donuts on Lake Street in West Peabody with his “Gang of 4” as I call them. He sits around Double D with all his new cronies and regales them with colorful Ernie A. stories – tales most have heard a number of times, but they are as fresh as the dew in the morning to his new gang. Ernie is well known in Malden. He was the face of the Highland Café for many, many years. Greeting you at the door with that great big smile of his, that shock of (early?) gray hair, and that great big(ger) personality – also having coached just about everybody in Malden (and Medford) in one sport or other. I thought an Ardolino could not get more famous than Ernie Sr. until I found out about his cousin Emile. Emile Ardolino was born May 9, 1943, passing away in 1993. He was an American film director, choreographer and producer, best known for a couple of films you may have heard of – “Dirty Dancing” (1987) and “Sister Act” (1992) – winning an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for the 1983 movie “He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin.” Now ain’t that something! An Ardolino more famous than Ernie Sr.! Watch your back though, Ernie, your son Ernie Jr. is quickly catching up to your legendary notoriety! “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end...” Chair Emeritus Joe Lawless of the Malden Democratic City Committee (MDCC), sadly, passed away last month. The first few lines of the statement (the whole statement really) released by the MDCC was beautifully written: “Immeasurable – that would be the only word to describe Joseph Lawless’s contributions to the City of Malden, the Malden Democratic City Committee (MDCC), and the greater community at large. Joe was the builder, the leader, and the moral compass of the MDCC for decades – he mentored numerous democrats, activists and people looking to get involved in their government and try to make a difference.” Farewell, “Friend of Malden.” Postscript: I often poke fun at Stop & Shop. Not any longer. Thank you, S&S employees for being there. For keeping Malden fed and safe. It will not be forgotten. State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian to host virtual office hours S tate Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced that she and her office will hold virtual office hours for constituents on Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Constituents will be able to speak with the office by computer or phone. Her office hours are always open to the public to enable residents to speak directly with Lipper-Garabedian and her staff about any issues. Constituents interested in participating in virtual office hours should contact Rebecca Bueno by e-mail at Rebecca.Bueno@MAHouse.gov or call 617-722-2020 to receive the link and phone number for the office hours.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Page 5 Creativity, sunny skies, unity on display in neighborhood art show Siblings Camille, 6, and Lorenzo Ramirez, 3, made flower gardens out of popsicle sticks and felt, which were displayed at their home at 160 Glenwood St. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Window decor was also part of Sunday’s neighborhood art show. At 105 Wyoming Ave., Karen Colón-Hayes displayed her children’s painted dog and owl and her Boston skyline featuring the iconic Citgo sign in Kenmore Square. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan’s daughter, Georgia, 6, displayed her comic book on an easel and her painted unicorns outside of her 83 Blomerth St. home. By Tara Vocino A s children have been home from school for the last 45 days because of the COVID-19 virus, they’ve had more time to make art and work on other projects. A socially distant neighborRegular Unleaded $1.879 Mid Unleaded $2.499 Super $2.559 Diesel Fuel $2.459 Neighbors Tijhun Lawrence and Stela Fandakova admired event organizer Erin Gannon’s playdough sculpture, with her husband, Alan Post, son Ben, 3, and dog, Wilbur, at top. hood art show was held on Sunday where approximately 50 residents displayed their artwork outside of their homes. With temperatures in the 60s, neighbors walked around and admired the art. “I was looking for a fun but simple way to bring children joy,” said art teacher Erin Gannon, who hopes to make the art show an annual event. “Although it snowed yesterday, we couldn’t have asked for better weather today.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Representative Paul J. Donato joins Massachusetts legislators to demand online marketplaces end coronavirus price gouging B OSTON—Twenty-five state legislators joined their peers across the nation calling on the country’s top online marketplaces to crack down on price gouging amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Together, 346 legislators representing 45 states, joined MASSPIRG Education Fund in sending a letter Tuesday urging Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook and Walmart to quickly implement preventative measures on their platforms to ensure that consumers don’t get taken advantage of during this public health crisis. Less than two weeks ago, 33 attorneys general, including Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, sent a similar letter to the same companies. “We believe you have an ethical obligation and patriotic duty to help your fellow citizens in this time of need by doing everything in your power to stop price gouging in real-time,” the letter reads, in part. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the cost of critical ers from price gouging. “Americans are already worried about their health and the health of their loved ones during this pandemic. They shouldn’t also have to worry about being ripped off on the critical supplies they need to get through it,” said Deirdre Cummings, Consumer Program Director for MASSPIRG Education Fund. “We’re grateful for the leadership of our state lawmakers who are standing up for consumers during Paul J. Donato State Representative health supplies has spiked dramatically on online platforms. An analysis last month from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund found that existing monitoring on Amazon’s platform was not preventing significant price hikes. In particular, the cost of most hand sanitizers and masks rose at least 50 percent higher than the 90day average. Since then, more than 335,000 Americans have signed PIRG’s petition calling on Amazon to protect consumthis crisis.” “At a time when unemployment is high and people are struggling to pay their rent, mortgage, and food, they should not have to pay inflated prices for basic needs,” said Assistant Majority Leader in the House, State Representative Paul Donato, (Medford, Malden). Consumers can report price gouging to Attorney General Maura Healey’s office, through their on line consumer complaint process, or their consumer hot line at (617) 727-8400. KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.249 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change BE SAFE! FLEET
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Some restaurants adjusted their business models to takeout and delivery with an eff ort to keep some staff employed. Overall, this shutdown has resulted in major business interruption losses. Restaurant operators pay their insurance companies for business interruption insurance for use in these circumstances. Across the country and in the Commonwealth, insurance companies are using clauses in their contracts exempting viruses or pandemics from these claims to avoid paying. Bill SD2888 in our State Legislature would force insurance companies to pay out business interruption claims due to COVID-19. Restaurants and other small businesses pay their insurance companies yearly. If a claim is fi led against our business, our premiums go up and we pay. If several claims are fi led against our business, we go into a pool and our rates could go up as much as 25% and we pay. Restaurants and other small businesses in our community that pay for business interruption insurance should get what we paid for from our insurance companies. The restaurant industry is facing an unparalleled and existential crisis. The National Restaurant Association estimates that 3% of restaurants have already permanently closed their doors and 11% anticipate doing so in the coming weeks. Thousands of local jobs will be lost and properties in every community will be left vacant. We are asking our State Senator, Jason Lewis to support small businesses in the district by voting in favor of SD 2888. If you value your local independent restaurants, we encourage you to reach out to him to do the same. Thank you. 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Offered at $889,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com who served in the armed forces. This will be similar to the recent trend of families taking “porch photos” and sharing them online. Residents are invited to honor loved ones by taking a photo on a porch or at home holding up some type of memorial, such as a photo, sign, craft or other decoration, that honors their veteran family member. Residents may snap the photo using a high-quality camera or smartphone or they may contact the City of Malden to schedule a volunteer photographer to come to the front of their house and shoot the photo at a safe social distance. These photo shoots will take place over the next four weeks with a deadline of Sunday, May 17. After the photos are gathered, they will be put into a video that will be shared on the city’s social media channels as well as on MATV on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. To participate, please email info@cityofmalden.org or message the city’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/cityofmalden for more details.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Page 7 Mass. Legislature passes bill to help vulnerable residents, support schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic Provisions address homelessness, MCAS testing requirements, MBTA B OSTON – On April 9, Representative Paul Donato (Medford, Malden) along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill that supports those experiencing homelessness and provides testing and budgetary flexibility to school districts. On April 10, Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill into law. “The wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on our schools and communities demand action, and the Legislature took steps to help those most in need and provide flexibility to our schools so that they may operate effectively during this public health crisis,” said House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “By providing emergency funding for the homeless, we are protecting those most at risk. I appreciate the leadership of Senate President Spilka as well as the work of Chairs Michlewitz and Peisch in moving these critical provisions forward.” “Once again, I am proud of the work done by the Massachusetts House of Representatives as we continue to deal with the effects of this pandemic,” said Representative Donato. “This relief package is the combined efforts of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Education Committee to provide emergency assistance.” “This legislation provides much-needed relief to school districts as they face this unprecedented emergency,” said Representative Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley), who is Co-Chairperson of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education. “The bill waives the MCAS requirement while giving the Commissioner and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education the flexibility to modify or waive the competency determination, and requires the Commissioner to delay the due date for the improvement plans required under the Student Opportunity Act. These provisions will allow districts to focus on what is most important – students’ health, safety and continued learning. I’d like to thank Speaker DeLeo and Chairman Michlewitz for their leadership, and the members of the Education Committee for their hard work and support.” This bill, known as An Act to further address challenges faced by municipalities, school districts and state authorities resulting from COVID-19, includes the following components: Student requirements and district operations: To address disruptions caused by the closure of K-12 schools due to COVID-19, the legislation waives the MCAS requirements for the 2019-2020 academic year and allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to modify or waive competency determination requirements related to high school graduation. In order to comply with measures under the newly implemented Student Opportunity Act, the legislation requires the DESE Commissioner to extend the deadlines for school districts to submit their three-year plans to address educational disparities in student subgroups. This deadline shall be extended to May 15, 2020, or later, as determined by the Commissioner. The legislation also provides budgetary flexibility for regional schools. Helping vulnerable populations: In keeping with the Legislature’s commitment to protecting vulnerable populations, the legislation repurposes existing homelessness funds that currently support services that can’t be provided due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The legislation redirects funding to address immediate and critical homelessness needs resulting from the public health emergency. MBTA budget flexibility: The legislation gives the MBTA additional budgetary flexibility amid the COVID-19 emergency. By Virginia Ruane W ell, I just celebrated my second anniversary. I have been a resident at my humble abode, which is Forestdale Park, for two years as of March 29, 2020, and I made a very good choice. As you know, it is an Assisted Living place in Malden, and it is just what I was looking for. I can come and go as I please, even though I do not “come and go” very often anymore. I no longer have the desire to have any dinner get-togethers; however, I love the company of the new friends I A Recipe for Happiness have made here. Some of my old friends are gone, so I have made new friends at Forestdale Park. They were looking for new friends as I was. Their old stories are as interesting to me as my old stories are to them. Thank God for all the memories I have. It has worked out beautifully! This year I will celebrate my 95th birthday with my old friends and new friends. I have a poem that I think is timely for the occasion, “A Sure Way to a Happy Day” written by Helen Steiner Rice. It was given to me by one of my friends at Forestdale Park. She thought I might use it in one of my articles. Helen Steiner Rice wrote many inspirational poems. Some of her verses were inspired by the death of her father during the influenza epidemic of 1918, which is so relevant to our situation today. Here is an inkling of some of her inspiring words: “Happiness is something we create in our mind, / It’s not something you search for and so seldom find / It’s just waking up and beginning the day / By counting our blessings and kneeling to pray.” The poem has such meaning. I believe that the author, since her father died in a pandemic, probably had the same feelings and emotions that we are experiencing today. I imagine she had many difficult days during that time, just as we are experiencing difficult days during this COVID-19 pandemic. The staff here is doing everything they can to make life pleasant. (And they are truly wonderful.) I hope that positive thinking, the love and support of others and our prayers, will get us through these horrible days. It is, however, up to us to remain positive and, as the poem says, create our own happiness. Please enjoy the spring time and please keep well. Virginia Ruane is a lifelong Malden resident. Please send comment or suggestions to virginiaruane@aol.com. Thank you to all the first responders, healthcare workers, and all other essential workers who are working hard to keep our community safe and healthy. RIGHT BY YOU 419 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 • 617-387-1110 771 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • 781-776-4444 www.everettbank.com Member FDIC Member DIF
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Health officials hope to mask the problem By Barbara Taormina n early March, public health officials advised people not to bother with face masks which were really meant for health care workers and which wouldn’t do much to protect against the novel coronavirus. This week, the Malden Board of Health and public health officials in surrounding cities and towns issued new rules requiring face masks for employees and cusI tomers at essential businesses. “Any employee of an essential services establishment has to wear a mask, face covering, bandana, cloth mask, whatever is typically acceptable,” said Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb during Mayor Gary Christenson’s weekly COVID-19 update streamed on Malden Access TV. “Employers have to let them use what’s available,” added Webb. “It may not look as professional, but it’s better than nothing.” The new Board of Health order also requires members of the public to wear a face mask, scarf or bandana that covers their nose and mouth whenever they enter essential businesses, such as grocery stores, pharmacies and home improvement stores, and also when they are picking up takeout from a restaurant. “Most people were already doing something like that, and most thought they should have been,” said Webb. One viewer called in to ask if city parks could reopen if people wore masks and kept up with physical distancing. Capt. Glenn Cronin, director of Malden’s Emergency Management Department, said it would be hard to keep crowds from gathering at the city’s 30 parks. “I think it might be the wrong thing to do,” said Cronin, who also took part in this week’s COVID-19 update. “We’re fighting this virus and we’re moving in the right direction. I don’t want to make any wrong turns.” Another resident called in to ask if the City of Malden could provide face masks to residents. Cronin said there is still a shortage of face masks and the City has been distributing its supply among first responders and senior care homes. Webb said the homemade face masks are great and people can cover their mouth and nose with anything, even a pulled-up T-shirt. Another caller asked about the conflicting advice on face masks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is no evidence that face masks provide any benefits, and the misuse of face masks can potentially lead to contracting the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) originally agreed with the WHO but is now advising everyone to wear a cloth mask in a public setting where it is hard to maintain six feet of distance from others. The CDC’s change of heart on masks reflects the growing evidence that a large slice of the population is made up of asymptomatic carriers of the virus. The primary purpose of masks is to prevent unsuspecting carriers from unknowingly spreading the virus to others. As for face mask misuse, Webb said that face masks have a particular method of donning and doffing (a set of Middle English contractions for do on and do off and one of the better entries in the new COVID-19 lexicon). “Do the best you can,” said Webb. “But you should not take off a mask and flip it in someone else’s direction. Just turn away, drop the mask off low and throw it away.” According to Webb, a face mask is good for one trip to a grocery store, and on average people should have a new face mask every day. Cronin was asked if he thought the police should enforce the new order and demand people wear face masks. “It’s almost unenforceable,” said Cronin. “For us to run up to everyone we see without a mask would be impossible. And there’s no law where I can say, ‘Put that on.’” Christenson said the hope is that a sense of personal responsibility rather than enforcement will convince people to comply with the new order on face masks and other measures to prevent the spread of the virus. “We hope that as more people learn what’s happening, they will do what’s necessary,” he said, adding, as he has in the past, that the COVID-19 crisis is a marathon not a sprint. “We just have to work together to get through it, and we will,” he said. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Page 9 Due to schools’ closure, Malden High spring sports season canceled By Jason Mazzilli T he clock has run out on high school athletics in Malden for the spring season. On Tuesday afternoon Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced at a press conference that all public and private schools would remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, which for most schools means the third week of June. The decision also ended high school athletics for the year. The move was not unexpected, but was still dramatic and unprecedented, like many of the events and actions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reshaped nearly every facet of our daily lives. The rapid spread of the virus, which approached 800,000 cases nationwide and 50,000 in Massachusetts alone, has dictated extensive shutdowns and physical distancing in efforts to “flatten the curve” and save lives. Gov. Baker had originally ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Malden Community Preservation Committee Notice is hereby given that the City of Malden Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on May 8, 2020, at 6:00PM Eastern Time(US and Canada), via remote hearing, at which members of the public are invited to attend to participate and provide comments on community preservation project ideas for the upcoming FY2021 funding cycle, in the areas of affordable housing, open space/recreation, and historical preservation that would benefit the City of Malden, as well as participate and provide comments on the following FY2020 project applications presently under consideration by the Community Preservation Committee: Under One Roof Secure Start Rental Assistance Devir Park Revitalization Spot Pond Brook Trafton Park Construction The hearing will be hosted by the City of Malden on Zoom and will be accessible to members of the public who are invited to attend and provide comments via the following link and/or telephone: There will be no goals or behind-the-back passes this season for Malden High boys’ lacrosse, due to the cancellation of the spring high school sports season. (Courtesy Photo/Malden HS Athletics) Internet Link: https://zoom.us/j/99650222676?pwd=blBaUHZNRFBTMW8vSnJPZ0lFUXZkUT09 Password: 677510 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799, 99650222676#,#677510# or +19294362866,99650222676#,677510# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 996 5022 2676 Password: 677510 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acNcTcik5k Malden High baseball will not get to defend its title at the annual East Boston Strike Out Colon Cancer Tournament in May due to the cancellation of the high school spring season. Malden has won the title the past two seasons behind the great pitching of star lefty Billy Stickney. (Courtesy Photo/Malden HS Athletics) Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Roo ng Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! For further information, please contact the City of Malden Community Preservation Committee via email at maldencpc@cityofmalden.org. April 24, May 1 & May 8, 2020 Spring! ordered schools closed from SPORTS | SEE PAGE 10
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 9 March 17 through May 4, but he reassessed the situation in the state in present-day “real time.” After consulting with mayors, school superintendents and school committees, he came to the conclusion that schools would not reopen this year. Though school buildings are closed, it does not mean an early start to summer vacation, as all three school systems in Malden – the Malden Public Schools, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Malden Catholic Codivisional High School – are in the midst of respective Remote Learning Programs, which they will now continue through the remainder of the school year. InJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. terscholastic athletics, however, will not be held this spring as a result of the pandemic. Already, cancellations reigned in organized sports nationwide with winter season championships canceled at high school and college levels, collegiate spring seasons ended and all major professional sports seasons suspended indefi nitely. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Malden High School thirdyear Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Charlie Conefrey said he and his staff feel for the players both locally and nationwide due to the circumstances. “It is very unfortunate that our student-athletes will not have the opportunity to compete this spring, but their safety and well-being is always our highest priority,” Conefrey told The Advocate. “That was the thinking behind Governor Baker's decision to close school buildings for the remainder of the year.” Conefrey said Malden High School had been planning a big spring, with good numbers signed up for high school and middle school sports teams. “We had over 250 student-athletes ready to compete this spring before the pandemic,” he said. “We were looking forward to our fi rst spring season in the new Greater Boston League [GBL] as well.” A familiar refrain across the region has been sympathy for the members of the senior Class of 2020, who would have been competing for the last time for their schools. “I feel badly for all of our seniors and those in other communities who were very excited about leading their teams in their last sports this spring, and now will not get that chance,” Conefrey said. Malden High head baseball coach Steve Freker said he was also really looking forward to this spring, which would have been his 35th season coaching high school baseball, his 18th on the Golden Tornadoes’ sideline. “We were as ready to go as we could have been and had a really good schedule between our GBL games and our non-league opponents,” the Malden coach said, whose team would have been hosting the 7th Annual Christie Serino Memorial Tournament and facing defending champ East Boston today, had the season been played. “Our senior class players were our strength. This would have been one of deepest teams, pitching-wise, with two excellent senior lefties – Ezra Kruckenberg and Devin Killoren – and righty Tommy Curran.” Kruckenberg, Killoren and Curran were captains of this year’s Malden High team along with senior catcher Makai Patterson. Adam Faulkner and Brendan Rooney were Malden’s other two senior players. “It’s a tough call that was made, but the right one,” the Malden coach said. “Our seniors were all great kids and we will miss them very much. I know they were really excited about this season, and they just can’t get it back now.”
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Page 11 DELAYS| FROM PAGE 2 $100,000 for the security deposit assistance program. The CPC reminded councillors that state law prohibits them from adding funds to CPC recommendations. They can accept, reject or reduce funding but not increase it. “City councillors who stopped aff ordable housing initiatives from moving forward last night have the opportunity to leverage funds from the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund to increase the Rental Assistance program if they so choose,” the committee wrote. They can also reconsider several open space projects with approved funding that could be real~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED AMENDED 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 5-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD In accordance with the federal regulations relative to citizen participation for Community Planning and Development Programs and applicable waivers made available to those requirements through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as set forth in the memorandum from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), dated April 9, 2020, the City of Malden is making available to the public for review and comment an amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan. Also pursuant to waivers provided by HUD the City of Malden is amending its Citizen Participation Plan by revising the public comment period for amendments in response to state and national emergencies to 5 calendar days. Public Comment Period and Process: The draft amendment can be viewed at www.maldenredevelopment.com. This Action Plan amendment is available for a 5-day public review and comment period from April 24, 2020 to April 29, 2020. Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period should email comments no later than 5pm on April 29 to Alex Pratt, Community Development Director, at apratt@maldenredevelopment.com. All comments received will be included in the Final Amendment sent to HUD along with the City’s responses. Amendment Summary: This is an amendment to enable the City of Malden to receive and administer $826,910 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from HUD made available through the CARES Act. The funding will be used to facilitate assistance to households, persons, and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Eligible CDBG activities will include but not be limited to assisting low- and moderate-income households with rental assistance and business assistance to retain employees who are low- and moderate-income or support small business owned by low- and moderate-income persons. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY April 24, 2020 Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 located to aff ordable housing initiatives. “These types of approaches require collaboration and coordination. Working together always brings a greater result,” wrote the CPC. “There are many ways to add to the Rental Assistance program. CPA funds is one of several funding options, one piece of the overall puzzle.” Velleca & Daughter, Inc. Is Your Home & Garden Ready For Spring? 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The Petitioner requests that Antonella Petruzziello of Stoneham, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/15/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. 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Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Forestdale Park residents find joy in spring gardening L ike many of us who are spending a bit more time at home these days, residents of Forestdale Park Senior Living in Malden are enjoying time gardening and taking advantage of the warm spring weather. The community’s garden, which consists of four large raised beds and a couple of potted plants, was the go-to spot for residents to meet and mingle in the summer and fall months, and with spring planting season just around the corner, the programming team at Forestdale didn’t want to see residents miss out on one of their favorite activities. Instead, staff have worked with the community’s resident-run Garden Club to create new ways for residents to participate in spring gardening activities while maintaining safe physical distancing. These measures include having residents work on garden beds one person at a time and sanitizing equipment after each use. Earlier this month, residents cleaned out the raised garden beds to prepare them for the warmer weather. The community has also started growing small plants from seeds in homemade indoor greenhouses, to keep them warm Forestdale Park resident Helene Demirdjian helps to prepare the garden for a new planting season. (Courtesy Photos) and healthy until they can be transplanted outside. Watching their newest crop of beans, cucumbers and three varieties of tomatoes sprout has been a source of pride for members of the Garden Club, and they SAUGUS are looking forward to planting them outside as soon as it’s warm enough. Any vegetables or herbs that grow in the garden are used by residents in their kitchens or by the community’s chef as part of Forestdale Park resident Ann White, a member of the community’s Garden Club, prepares the raised beds. the community’s Brain Healthy Cooking Program. Additionally, the community’s Culinary Club uses the harvest to create healthy recipes. For Forestdale Park, it’s a fun way for the community to experience the joys of gardening, cooking and togetherness. More information on Forestdale Park Senior Living and their Brain Healthy Cooking Program can be found at www.ForestdalePark.com. REVERE SAUGUS - Pride of Ownership. Classic Colonial boasts a large eat in kitchen with center island along with natural light. This 9 Room 5 lge. size bedrooms has so much to offer with lots of storage space, 6 car drway, fenced-in yard, deck, shed and more. $619,000 EVERETT EVERETT Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba REVERE EVERETT - Legal 2 Fam. Pristine. 11 Rm 5 Bdrm. wash/dryer in both units. New Roof 2012, New Heater 2016, New Driveway 2014 and new Electrical Panel. Everyday luxury you deserve by being close to Major Routes, Airport, Boston and More................. $789,000 ~ APARTMENTS FOR RENT ~ Revere, Wakefield , Winthrop, East Boston from $1600 - $2900 / Some incl. all utilties. Saugus - 1 bdrm Stainless Kitchen. incl. elect. $1650 Revere - 1 bdrm Gorgeous Newly Renovated $1800 Call for details! Call for a FREE Market Analysis Lisa Polignone John Marino Lea Doherty Pat Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Marisa DiNucci Xavier Ortiz Sharon D’Allesandro Maureen Gaeta Kevin Alvorado (Office Assistant) EVERETT - Great location, 2 Family, open floor plan, 2 Car Driveway, near REVERE BEACH - Magnificent Ocean Views from all windows; Stainless & Granite Kitchen, Balcony, Brazilian Cherry Floors throughout...........................................$499,900 Wellington St., Encore Casino & Shopping. $685,000 ~ Meet our Agents ~ EVERETT - Legal two family, 5/5, w/off-street parking.........$599,900 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 REVERE - Gorgeous single 3/2 with gleaming hdwd flrs, fireplace, High end Gourmet kit., SS appliances, 3 car parking and So Much More.....................Call for Details!
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Page 15 # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE CarpenitoRealEstate.com View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - 6 room Colonial offers large living room w/woodstove, dining room, galley kit., updated full bath, 1st fl. master bdrm., wood flooring, great open flr. plan, updated roof (2017), oversized shed/garage, level, corner lot......................$349,900. SAUGUS - Free Standing Bldg. w/off street parking, half bath, kitchenette area, spacious, corner lot, conveniently located just outside of Cliftondale Square...........................................................................$329,900. EVERETT - 1st AD Woodlawn neighborhood offers this MINT 2 fmly., 5/8 rms., 2/3 bdrms., 3 full baths, 2nd fl. unit is on 2 levels with 5 yr. old granite kit., all separate utilities, front and rear porches, property will be delivered vacant..............$729,900. SAUGUS - CONTRACTORS YARD with oversized, heated two bay garage, updated electric, call for details.......................................................................................$299,900. SAUGUS - 6 room Raised Ranch offers 2 full baths, granite, galley kitchen, open concept living room and dining room, slider to deck, hardwood flooring, cent. air, handicap accessible entrance.........................................................................$379,900. REVERE, WEST - NEW 2 bdrm. Townhome offers 2½ baths, spac. lvrm. open to kit. w/granite & stainless, master w/bath, hrdwd. floors, cent. air, 1 car gar., pavers driveway, located on dead-end.........................................................................$529,900. SAUGUS - NEW CONDO conversion – 3 bedroom units, NEW kits with quartz, oversized center island, stainless, NEW hardwood flooring, windows, central air, open floor plan, deck, side street location...............................................................................$469,900. SAUGUS - Gracious and nicely maintained 9 rm. CE Colonial boasting 4 bdrms., 3½ baths, custom kit. w/cent. island w/gas cooktop, stainless appliances, dining area w/slider to deck, frml. dining rm., living rm., 1st fl. family rm........................................................................$889,900. Go to: 7CiderMillRd.com SAUGUS - Quaint 6 room, 3 bedroom Colonial, living room and dining room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, wood flooring, full basement, 3 season porch, level yard w/patio & storage shed, side st loc, needs TLC............................................................................................................$349,900. WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck. .........$570,000 SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000 SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 WAKEFIELD ~ New construction duplex. 3 bed, 2.5 baths, 2400 sq feet, garage under, central AC, Gas heat, fireplace living room ............. Call Keith Littlefield for pricing Call Rhonda Combe For all your SAUGUS ~ New construction single family. 4 bed, 2.5 bath, SS appliances, garage under, granite, gas heat, central AC ....... CALL KEITH LITTLEFIELD FOR PRICING. real estate needs!! 781-706-0842 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900 REVERE ~ 2 family located in the Beachmont area, 3 beds, one bath in top unit, 2 beds, one bath lower unit .....................................$639,000 LAND FOR SALE WILMINGTON ~ Colonial featuring 4 beds and 2 full baths, great dead end location, central AC, hardwood flooring, finished lower level ..$534,900 MELROSE ~ Single family, 4 bed, 2 full bath, SS appliances, new gas heat, quartz counters, Central AC, Garage under ...................$650,000 LYNN ~ New construction. 3400 sq feet, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, gas heat, central AC, hardwood flooring, walking closet, great cul de sac location, garage under ........... $879,999 SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!! SOLD Too New For Photo! UNDER CONTRACT SOLD
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Sandy Juliano Broker/President Hope to reopen soon to continue to serve all your real estate needs. In the meantime please stay safe at home! WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! NEW LISTING BY NORMA NEW LISTING BY NORMA COMING SOON! UNDER AGREEMENT! SINGLE FAMILY 2 FAMILY, WEST EVERETT $639,900 LISTED BY DENISE 11 FAIRLAWN ST., EVERETT TWO FAMILY $799,900 LISTED BY SANDY 33 WOODWARD ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $399,900 SOLD BY DENISE! 17 WOODVILLE ST., EVERETT LEGAL TWO FAMILY USED AS A SINGLE $500,000 SOLD BY SANDY! SINGLE-FAMILY 67 DARTMOUTH ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $484,000 LISTED BY JOE & NORMA SOLD BY NORMA! 2 SINGLES “SOLD AS A PACKAGE” 30-32 CENTRAL AVE., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $799,900 LISTED BY SANDY IEE SOLD BY SANDY! 1-BEDROOM CONDO 881 BROADWAY, EVERETT $244,900 SOLD BY JOE & NORMA! SINGLE-FAMILY 141 CHELSEA ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $685,000 SOLD BY SANDY! 123 CENTRAL AVE., EVERETT SINGLE FAMILY $449,900 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Open Daily From 10:0 Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate :0 00 AM 5:00 PM Follow Us On: 617.544.6274 Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Kathy Hang Ha -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent
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