THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 28, 2023 Page 17 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 3 ing in the ‘Boyle House’ for Fred Feldman. The Boyle House students and teachers were hers! She protected them like a mother bear protects her cubs. “When I convinced Judy to come downstairs after Mr. Feldman retired, her life, and mine, changed. Now she was responsible for the entire school, students, and staff! Our school really started to take off with her in the office. Adding the wonderful Mrs. Barbara ‘Babs’ Scibelli later added to the ‘Dream Team’ feel. “Judy was the perfect fit; there were no ‘bad kids’ at M.H.S., just an occasional ‘fresh one’ who needed a snack, a stern talking to, or a friendly face. With staff, she was the ultimate resource. She seemingly knew where everything was, who had it, who took it, or where we could order one. Judy was all things to all students and staff; and she did it with a great, and underrated sense of humor!” “Jude is one of the most trusted, loyal people I have ever worked with. There are so many things she’ll be remembered for, but I wonder if people knew how much time and effort she put in over and above her contracted hours. Her generosity was unmatched; kids didn’t go without all year but particularly during the holidays; yes, even the fresh ones. And year after year, M.H.S. conducts a flawless graduation because of her dedication and efforts. “There are so many more things I could tell you…she was the right person at the right time for the Main Office of M.H.S. and in her official role as ‘Secretary to the High School Principal’; she will be missed!” It is said in “Malden Musings”... • One of the best terrestrial radio stations in the Boston area? WMEX out of Quincy, 1510 AM! Small example, on a pleasant mid-April afternoon: “Sherry”/ The Four Seasons, “Ode to Billy Joe”/Jackie DeShannon, “Teach Your Children”/CSN&Y, “Imagine”/John Lennon, “Stairway to Heaven”/Led Zeppelin. Outta sight, man! • My son-in-law Joe (Falzarano) took birthday boy Christian to Boda Borg for part of his weeklong birthday celebration. First visit for both. They had a blast! Could not have been happier with their B.B. experience. They will be back along with many of Christian’s little friends. Boda Borg – thank you for calling Malden home! • My first installment of ‘SeeClickFix Comic Ad-Libs” – April 12/Dead Animal 15-89 Canal Street/”dead rabbi on grass by La Marca Bakery.” Oh vey! • Wonderful Albert Spadafora sighting recently! “Papa” was seen with his adorable grandson, future hoop star, five-yearold Giovanni, out and about getting some errands done. Albert looks great. His secret to his still boyish good looks? He married really well. Her name: “Saint Franny”! As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – My father, Solomon Levine, grew up hard on the streets of the old West End of Boston. A self-taught O.G., pops was born with what many today call street smarts. He may have actually written the book on street smarts. Employing these same street smarts when his five children came of age, his wisdom was a yardstick that each of us have successfully employed to this very day. Thank you, pops, for the courage of foresight and hindsight. With that said, my dad wore his Star of David proudly right up until that day two years ago when he passed (Hopefully, his long-awaited and very much anticipated reunion with his father, Herschel, was realized.) A voracious reader, he had a saying after scanning the obituaries; noticing the passing of yet another “landsman,” he’d say to nobody in particular, “We lost another friend today.” With that said, Zalick, we lost another friend today; rest in peace ‘Ben Ferencze, 103, Nuremberg prosecutor and “lawyer for humanity.” Postscript 1: The elderly couple were bundled up for the early morning chill. They held hands tightly as they walked, ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Invitation to Bid City of Malden Early Learning Center Playground and Parking Improvements Notice to Bidders The City of Malden invites the submission of sealed bids for the construction of a new playground including demolition of existing playground, installation of new play structures, poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing, timber and concrete curbing, pavements, fencing, drainage, 7 additional parking spaces with signage, and landscaping. The playground and parking improvements are located on the north side of the Malden Early Learning Center located at 257 Mountain Avenue in Malden, MA. BID OPENING will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD), City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA 02148. A Bid Summary will be made available to all Bidders, and other persons properly interested, within twenty-four (24) hours of the Bid Opening. Plans, specifications and all bid documents may be obtained electronically from Shadley Associates beginning Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00am. Requests for electronic files may be made to Skyler Chick, Shadley Associates at schick@shadleyassociates.com or (781) 652-8809. A pre-bid meeting will be held on May 4, 2023 at 3:30pm at the Malden Early Learning Center parking lot (School address is 257 Mountain Avenue; parking lot is accessed via Montrose Street). All sealed bids must be hardcopy and delivered to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD) prior to the BID OPENING, as stated above. Bids shall be delivered to OSPCD at Malden City Hall during these hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, and Tuesday between 8am - 7pm. The office is closed on Fridays. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay due to mail or other delivery. Bids received after the official BID OPENING will be returned unopened. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities in Bids, to reject any or all Bids, or to accept any Bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City. Publish Date: April 28, 2023 embracing as if they were starry-eyed teenagers – releasing each other only to pull out a set of field glasses – a quick glance at yet another of the many varieties of birds that call Forestdale Cemetery home. They continued walking, hands clasped firmly as they slowly disappeared into the distance. An inspiration to behold. Postscript 2: “A Hundred Years from Today” – Frank (Sinatra) popularized it – a fitting tribute to this happy, loving couple: “The moon is shining, and that’s a good sign. Cling to me closer and say you’ll be mine, Remember, darling, we won’t see it shine, a hundred years from today.” Postscript 3: In an era where mediocrity is celebrated, empty suits and suit pants are elected and the average are rewarded and given acclaim, then there’s Judy Sullivan – the real deal – an influencer before such a dreadful word started to haunt us, before we started handing out the aforementioned acclaim like participation trophies. Then there’s Judy Sullivan, who in her role at M.H.S. touched the hearts and souls of generation after generation of children and staff alike. Not just by showing up but by putting the hard work in. Day after day. Year after year. There will be no ~ Legal Notice ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Breakfast & Lunch Program RFP #24-100 05/01/23 RFP Release Date: Pre-Bid Meeting: Questions Due: Response Deadline: Performance to Commence: 05/11/23 05/18/23 05/31/23 08/17/23 School Breakfast & Lunch Program RFP #24-100 for the FY 24 School Year (August 17, 2023 to June 21, 2024) based on the final school calendar that will be made available upon award of contract. The vendor is asked to supply sample menus, quote pricing, and describe how meals will be prepared, packaged, and delivered. We will consider proposals that involve prepping premade meals on site with our own staff as well as proposals dealing with preparing individual meals off site and delivering those meals to our four (4) sites. If delivering prepared meals, those meals should be delivered in thermal transport bags or containers that will support the hot or cold items that are being transported. April 28, 2023 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 11 AM 1 PM 11 AM 2 PM Judy Sullivan walking through the doors at 77 Salem St. anytime soon. We are much poorer as a city for that. On your retirement, Judy, I’d like to speak for Malden just once and express a collective “Thank You and Mazel Tov.” Malden will keep you forever, Judy; from our hearts to yours, Jude, thank you for making a difference, both big and small. —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.
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