Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 17 den AADD -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Celebrating 31 years of local news in Malden CTE OCAT AT Published Every Friday Earth Day 2022: Malden city officials, volunteers celebrate with clothing drive, cleanup 617-387-2200 Special to Th e Advocate T his week Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) was ranked the eighthbest high school in Massachusetts as determined by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of Best High Schools in America. Mystic Valley moved up three notches from its 11thMayor Gary Christenson, Department of Public Works Superintendent Robert Knox, Council President Craig Spadafora and Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and local volunteers showed their support. See page 8 for photo highlights. (Courtesy photo) State’s Undersecretary Guest Speaker at Chamber Breakfasts A third marijuana retailer special permit has been granted by the Malden City Council.(Courtesy Photo) By Th e Advocate T he Malden City Council approved a special permit for a third marijuana retailer in this community by a 10-1 vote after a lengthy public hearing Tuesday night. DMS Trinity, LLC was approved to establish a new marijuana retailer at 36 Charles St., on the edge of the downtown Malden Square area. In the past 18 months, the City Council has already granted two other special permits for MARIJUANA | SEE PAGE 5 E Friday, April 29, 2022 U.S. News & World Report ranks Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 8th-Best High School in Mass. place position in 2021 out of the 378 high schools in Massachusetts. The school also ranked in the top 2 percent nationally and was named the 80th-best charter school in the country. “Mystic Valley’s robust academic program, dedicated teaching staff, and the presSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 7 City Council approves special permit for third marijuana retailer Establishment will be sited at 36 Charles St, on the edge of Malden Sq. Malden Chamber of Commerce, pictured from left to right: Dennis Cataldo (Cataldo Ambulance/ advisory board), Michni Daley (MembersPlus Credit Union/advisory board), guest speaker Undersecretary Edward Palleschi, Patricia Kelly (Bread of Life/advisory board), Donna Denoncourt (Boston Light Financial/Chamber past president) and Jean Ford Mongeau (Malden Chamber of Commerce executive director) during Tuesday’s Malden and Everett Chambers of Commerce breakfast at Anthony’s of Malden. See page 2 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 State’s Undersecretary serves as guest speaker for Everett and Malden Chambers of Commerce Government Affairs Business Breakfast By Tara Vocino E dward Palleschi, undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was the honorable guest at Tuesday’s Government Affairs Business Breakfast at Anthony’s of Malden. Pictured from left to right: State Representative Joseph McGonagle, guest speaker Undersecretary Edward Palleschi and Everett Chamber of Commerce President Daniel Cameron. Everett Chamber of Commerce President Daniel Cameron gave opening remarks. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Business owners came out. Pictured from left to right: prominent Everett Attorney John Mackey, Everett Chamber of Commerce President Dan Cameron, Ward 3 Councillor Al Lattanzi and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins. The event’s guest speaker, Edward Palleschi, is the undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Bus i nes s Regulation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Program Chairman William Hart thanked Malden and Everett businesses for opening their doors daily. http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Everett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and President, pictured from left to right: Chamber Executive Director Cheryl Smith, Board Members Dennis Cataldo, Tess Kohanski, William Hart, guest speaker Undersecretary Edward Palleschi, Chamber President Dan Cameron, Janis Caines, Rosemarie Hughes, Vincent Panzini and Fred Cafasso. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 3 Local resident comes up with idea to feed Ukrainians $46 yd. J& S Landscape & Masonry Co. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. Mark Bernstein Advocate Staff Report M ark Bernstein has been waking up each morning to news of the war in Ukraine. A little more than a week ago, it occurred to him that he could do a little thing to help a little: I got in touch with a pizza place in Kharkiv and ordered 10 pizzas for a bomb shelter. In the next day or two, Bernstein and friend J. Scott Johnson built pizzaForUkraine.com, a website where anyone can order a pizza for Kharkiv bomb shelters, emergency rooms, fire houses and police stations. “We Little girls are shown holding pizza at the Derzhprom train station, where residents are seeking shelter from the bombing. $3 yd. Just some of the hundreds of children eating pizza in the train station bomb shelter some from Australia, Malaysia, England and Germany. It’s all volunteer, and very simple.” Bernstein cited the courage of the pizza crews as an inspiration. “Kharkiv is about 25 miles from the border,” he said. “Bombs, rockets and shells fall day and night. Hot pizza isn’t much, but it’s not nothing. It’s an honor to be able to help a little.” According to the website, 273 pizzas have been delivered. Pizza delivery drivers in bullet-proof vests with just a few grateful children at the Derzhprom train station in Kharkiv, Ukraine batch the orders and send them each day to two Kharkiv pizza places,” said Bernstein. “More than 100 donors have come forward – many from Malden, but Kharkiv families are shown grabbing slices of pizza at the Derzhprom train station.
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Mayor, Councillors partner for successful Earth Day clothing drive L ast Saturday, Mayor Gary Christenson partnered with Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora to conduct a clothing drive in honor of Earth Day. Residents dropped off more than 3,600 pounds of clothing and textiles to have recycled by the City of Malden’s textile vendor, Helpsy. Not only was keeping these materials out of the waste stream an environmental win, but proceeds from the recycled materials are put directly back into the Malden Public Schools. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 84 percent of these types of items end up in a landfi ll or an incinerator. On average, that works out to about 85 pounds per person each year. As a result, textiles make up more than six percent of all the residential and municipal trash in the United States. 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(Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) you may recycle unwanted textiles year-round by making a home pickup appointment with Helpsy by visiting www. ~ Op-Ed ~ Malden School Committee needs to keep Accelerated Learners Program By Emmy Cerra y wife and I decided to raise our children in Malden not only because of its diversity, but because of its commitment to inclusion. The Malden M Public School mission pledges “a welcoming and inclusive enS LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Why is this program important? Let’s say you’re in third grade but performing at a fi fth grade level. Sure, you may get good grades and sail along, but after a few years of being taught concepts you already know, frustration sets in. Your love of learning fades as you never push the bounds of what you know into the learning zone. The lack of challenge can lead to behavioral issues, anxiety, or the feeling that school is not for you. There are long-term effects of not being challenged as well. How prepared will you be to overcome obstacles later in life if you never had to manage your time, leverage study techniques, solve problems, and be resourceful? The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has recently acknowledged that their historic hands-off approach to these programs may need to change. A report commissioned by DESE concludes that Black, Hispanic, and low-income students are hurt the most when advanced programs aren’t offered. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 5 MARIJUANA | FROM PAGE 1 marijuana retailers in the city of Malden, one which would be located just under a mile away, on Commercial Street and a second, on the eastern side of the city on Linehurst Road, off of Route 1. The licenses already approved are for Misty Mountain, which is renovating a building at 323 Commercial St., near the intersection with Medford Street for future operations and Standard Naturals, which is near completion of construction of a new building at 7 Linehurst Rd. The Linehurst Road building is located next to Kappy's Liquors on Route 1. The owners of the new marijuana retailer are the owners of Kappy's. A special permit for a new marijuana retailer at 36 Charles was approved, 9-1, by the Malden City Council. The newly-approved special permit for DMS Trinity at 36 Charles St. would signal future plans for the transformation of an existing building at 36 Charles St. to a marijuana retail establishment. The building is now occupied by T&J Automotive, which operates an automotive repair and service business at the site. According to Attorney Roberto DiMarco, who is representing DMS Trinity, T&J Automotive, a longtime Malden business, would be relocating to another site in the city which has already been determined, contingent on the marijuana retail special permit being approved. Most of the discussion and the expressed sentiments, for or against the new establishment centered on traffic impact and, related, parking controls. Attorney DiMarco gave a detailed explanation of the parking plans which identified 8-11 parking spots on site at 36 Charles St. and provisions for as many as 25 in nearby, off-site locations. The offsite parking would be in close proximity, he explained. In the course of the discussion, at the request of Council President Craig Spadafora, included in the granting of the permit was a provision that a formal traffic study be undertaken six months after marijuana retailer opens. Another provision, suggested by Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, and agreed on by the entire Council, was if the offsite parking spaces were somehow no longer accessible by the establishment, they would have to be replaced by others. The Malden City Council includes, front row, from left, Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Carey McDonald (at large), Barbara Murphy (Ward 5) and Amanda Linehan (Ward 3). Back row, from left, Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Craig Spadafora (at large, Council President), Karen Colon Hayes (at large), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ryan O'Malley (Ward 4) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). (Courtesy/City of Malden) A third provision, offered by Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, whose ward includes the new retailer, was that the hours of operation be held to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for seven days a week maximum. City Planner Michelle Romero appeared at the request of the Council and related that the Malden Planning Board voted to deny the application, citing the parking numbers, but also informed the Council that the Planning Board suggested the provisions above, if indeed the Council approved the special permit, which it ultimately did. With a third marijuana retail shop, Malden would have more than any other in the region, though not as many as other communities such as some in the central and western parts of Massachusetts.Holyoke has granted 19 provisional licenses and Worcester and Fitchburg, 14 licenses each. 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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Dana Brown’s tie By Peter F. Levine Malden slice of life: Dana Brown speaks... “Quick story about the tie in the photo...Police Chief Kevin Molis, who was ‘Sarge’ at the time, gave me this tie 19 years ago to wear in my interview to be the next MalA den High School Principal. The year was 2003. I got the job. The rest is history. I still wear the tie. Thanks Chief! Go Malden!” You know you’re getting old when...a young pup like State Rep Steve Ultrino is saving up for retirement. Steve and his family have called Edgeworth Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com home since before time began – when every basement had a wine press, when a freshly killed chicken was steps away at Freddy's Market, when every backyard exploded in the summer with tomatoes, basil, hot peppers, fi g trees and much more. The Ultrinos were part of that large Italian diaspora that made Edgeworth the best “Little Italy” this side of the North End. It isn’t a lie to say Steve has always fought the good fight. Steve walks the walk. From his Saint Peter’s altar boy days to his lifelong love aff air with the Saint Rocco Society to his fi rst run for offi ce (Ward 2 Councillor), right up to his current gig as a state rep. Steve is 100 percent invested in his friends and family, his neighborhood, his hometown and to his unwavering faith. Steve is the real deal. I asked Steve 10 hard-hitting questions. He was courageous enough to take up the challenge. Here is a very small glimpse in the life of a very good friend of ours, Steve Ultrino: What one thing would people be surprised to learn about you? Despite my stockier build, I am a very picky eater (except for milk chocolate). Where would you most like to buy a one-way ticket to? Aruba. What person, alive or dead, would you like to eat dinner with? Well, I would always like to see my father and grandparents again; however, I always wanted to eat with Saint (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta. What’s one song to play to put yourself in a good mood. The song “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran; a bonus if Andrea Bocelli sang along. What is the one piece of advice that most changed your life? A former teacher/Xaverian Brother once told me “The greatest deed is the one in which you have accomplished and not in which you need to talk about.” What one piece of advice would you give your younger self? Learn how to relax; one thing I am not very good at unfortunately. What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? Helping people/working in the community. What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? Helping people and community service. Malden is a small, vibrant community with, by any standard of measurement, a bright future. You (and your family) have long known Malden. Through good times and bad. With the infl ux of new restaurants, new residents, a forward-looking administration in City Hall led by Mayor Christenson and his staff , the removal of the city hall building/ ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Perfectly maintained & located 7 rm., 3 bdrm. Col. featuring fireplace living rm., renovated kit. with custom-built cabinets, granite counters, double wall oven & cooktop, renovated half bath (2020), formal dining rm. w/ built-in cabinet, 1st flr. family rm. w/ wood stove, slider to yard, split a/c. 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Malden has long been known for its outstanding restaurants, delis and bakeries. You grew up in a neighborhood renowned for its food. Growing up what were your favorite places to grab a slice of pizza, a sub or a French bread? The original DiPietro’s Pizzeria and the bakery. However, a full pizza would be at the former Highland Café and my grandmothers of course... It is said in Malden today, tomorrow, yesterday... Large crowd on hand Monday night (April 18) at the Italian American Citizens Club for opening night of bocce ball. IACC President Billy Settemio and the rest of the boyos at the Club were downright giddy all Former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown’s tie (Courtesy Photo) weekend long in anticipation of this Club High Holy Day. On this cool evening, stogies were lit and Club members drank adult beverages like the gentlemen that they are. Master Chef Jimmy Semon will be behind the grille on Thursday and Friday nights again this year. For that, we are all grateful. Speaking of giddy with excitement, count many Malden police officers giddy with excitement as the 2022 Mac Singleton Basketball League revs it’s engine in early May. Many of Malden’s finest volunteer to coach in this league, which consists of grades 4 through 12. The Malden Rec Dept.’s Joe Levine explained to me that for the youths of Malden to get to know police on a personal level helps develop healthy and positive relationships through their formative years into adulthood. Young people see that police aren’t the enemy up close and personal. Great job, MPD, Malden Recreation Dept., Mayor Christenson, Captain Cronin and Police Chief Molis for thinking outside the box. A Malden baseball reunion not to be missed! For all you hardball fans past and present, on Sunday, June 5 from 4-7 p.m. at Devir Park, Dave Caiazzo and friends will be remembering all the great Malden Merchants/ Augustine A’s championship teams and the talented players from years past who performed on those teams – unquestionably the greatest teams in Intercity league baseball history. Join organizer Kevin Larson and reminisce with friends and former players on the soon to be reconstructed Devir Park in the Edgeworth section of Malden. Players like Steve Ring, Joe DiSarcina, Bobby Guidi, Charlie Meeker, Dave Polcari, Andy Brickley, John Brickley and Dave Caiazzo – along with so many other names that lit up your baseball past – will be introduced along MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 20
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 7 Malden man pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges By Christopher Roberson P hillips Charles, 22, of Malden pleaded guilty on April 26 to being part of a drug traffi cking conspiracy involving more than 150 grams of cocaine base as well as other controlled substances and conspiring to possess fi rearms. While on pretrial release from Malden District Court and Middlesex Superior Court, Charles continued to work with others to distribute “large quantities of controlled substances.” According to federal investigators, the drug traffi cking operation was protected with fi rearms equipped with “selector switchSCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 ence of a board that is unwavering in its support for our mission and curriculum are the difference makers for our students,” said Director/Superintendent Alex Dan. “Beginning in the early grade levels with Direct Instruction Reading, Saxon Math, and the Core Knowledge philosophy, Mystic Valley is able to lay the foundation that leads to success in high school with the Great Books literature program and the International Baccalaureate. MVRCS equips its hardworking students with the resources they need to maximize their talents, while preparing them for success beyond high school.” Mystic Valley has ranked in the top 3 percent of high schools in Massachusetts and the United States nine times over the last es.” This device is used to convert a fi rearm into a machine gun. In December 2020, Charles was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. He is now facing one count of conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana and other controlled substances as well as one count of conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug traffi cking crime. According to the terms of the plea agreement, Charles could spend the next six-and-a-half years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for September 7. decade. It has been named one of the top 10 high schools in Massachusetts in seven of the last 10 years and 11th in the other two years it was listed. “The consistency with which Mystic Valley has attained these high rankings from U.S. News and other unbiased sources, along with the fact that the school is in same category as exam schools such as Boston Latin or affl uent communities such as Lexington and Weston, is simply remarkable,” added MVRCS Board of Trustees Chair George Warren. “This proves undeniably that the school is a model in public education.” Approximately 24,000 schools appeared in the 2022 rankings, which were based on performance on standardized tests, graduation rates and how well schools prepare students for college. DON’T WAIT... Spring into ACTION Now with Our LOW Rate! as low as 3.50% APR* Home Equity Line of Credit NO CLOSING COSTS 12-YEAR DRAW TUITION HOME IMPROVEMENT VACATIONS Your home has CASH in it! Apply online FAST at memberspluscu.org. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School ranked in the top two percent nationally. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate subject to change without notice. Variable rate based on Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. As of March 21, 2022, the Prime Rate is 3.50%. 12-year draw, 8-year repayment. Best rate requires a new HELOC application, loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less and strong creditworthiness. Properties held in trust may require additional fees. Early termination fee of $400 applies for lines of credit closed within first 36 months. Requires property insurance. NMLS #472281 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Sica, Spadafora, and Christenson sponsors Earth Day recycling clothing drive for MPS By Tara Vocino C ity councillors Jadeane Sica and Craig Spadafora, in partnership with Mayor Gary Christenson, joined forces to collect clothing and linens to help support the Malden Public Schools at Saturday’s Earth Day celebration outside of Linden STEAM Academy. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com ~ Op-Ed ~ Can the Malden School Committee do better? By Heddie Otete A merican education has focused on one aspect of equity for several decades: on making sure that children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds reach a minimum level of proficiency. There has been some success. However, bright and high-ability students are often neglected, with the assumption that they already know enough or that they will do just fine no matter what. It’s not true. While there is nothing wrong with allocating resources to help students who are struggling to read at grade level, our policy makers should stop neglecting our advanced learners. At the last school subcommittee meeting, some speakers who called in expressed sentiments to the effect that the AEAP program is exclusive and unfair. I disagree. Educating everyone the same is not a good objective at all. These programs are not elitist, especially in a Title I district like Malden and we need to do more than just “close the achievement gap.” In the words of American author Chester Finn, “If America is to remain internationally competitive with other advanced nations; we need to maximize the potential of our top students.” It has been shown that “differentiated instruction” in the classroom is not effective. While a few teachers might be able to pull it off, too often the high-ability students are forgotten or get assigned busy work so the teacher can give more help to the students who are below grade level. On the other hand, separate learning opportunities, where peers are grouped together, as seen in acceleration and enrichment programs in countries like Germany, Canada’s Ontario, Switzerland and Singapore, have been shown to be more effective. Although we tiptoe around this fact, high-ability learners are the most likely to make major contributions to society. They are our future leaders, yet they are rarely pushed to their full potential. What if the high-ability students are from disadvantaged homes, in which academics are not a priority, they aren’t fluent in English or from families that do not have the financial means for tutoring? Equity requires that we develop their untapped potential. We can’t afford to waste it. Like any program, the AEAP is not perfect; it needs attention and to be adapted. But that can be done while the program is still running! As heard from students at the last school committee meeting, the program is creating a positive impact in children’s lives. Instead of ending a program that develops children, why not grow it into all the Malden Public Schools? I’ll be waiting to see if the Malden School Committee will do better by our students. Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica with community donations. Fred Tillery loaded donations into a truck during Saturday’s Earth Day celebration/recycling clothing drive to benefit the Malden Public Schools outside of Linden STEAM Academy. Failder Jasmin donated three bags of clothes. Maryanne Smith, at left, and Donna Denoncourt donated linens, shoes, socks and purses. At right, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 9 Prayer room established for students, staff observing Ramadan at Malden High School MHS senior leads community service project to support those of the Islamic faith By The Advocate R amadan is the holiest month on the Islamic calendar and includes fasting, reflection and prayer. It began on April 2 and will conclude on May 2. Many residents of Malden practice Islam, including a growing number of students at Malden High School. Each year, as part of their participation and membership of the school's National Honor Society (NHS), individuals and small groups create and follow through on community service projects, This year, a very special project was completed by Malden High senior Jana Elshafey, a group she led along with some classmates. Elshafey's group took a vacant room on the third floor of the Boyle Building next to the office of House Principal Marta Cabral and transformed it into a beautiful Ramadan prayer room for use by MHS students and staff. The prayer room has been widely used and has been a welcome addition to the school, according to MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo. "Many of our students and some staff members observe Ramadan and its traditions," Mastrangelo said. "It was such a thoughtful and respectful idea for Jana and the other NHS members to create and decorate the Prayer Room." Malden High NHS President Jason Ong echoed the sentiment. "We have many cultures and faiths here at Malden High and our school recognizes and honors all of them," said Ong, a senior who will be graduating in June. "It was a great addition to our school for Ramadan and I Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. A clock is in place to tell those in prayer what time it is in Mecca, which dictates what time they must pray during Ramadan. (Advocate Photo) A beautiful prayer room has been created and decorated by a National Honor Society member for use by students and staff at Malden High School. (Advocate Photo) Billy Tse’s 441 Revere St., Revere (781) 286-2882 www.Billytserevere.com Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday & Saturday, 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Many copies of the Quran are available in the Prayer Room for Ramadan at Malden High School. (Advocate Photo) am proud of our NHS members for providing this service to our school community." When Ramadan concludes this year on Monday, May 2 — Muslims will celebrate Eid alFitr, or the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast." During this celebration, children receive gifts from family and friends. Muslims may also recite a special prayer during the morning of Eid, followed by a community celebration with food and games. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 64 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! • Order Online: www.order.mealkeyway.com • Reservations: Billytserevere.com Sushi Chef David, formerly of Super Fusion in Boston with Billy Tse’s owner, Xiang Wang at the brand new Sushi bar. New Sushi Bar Now Open! Sushi Specials: Sushi Cupcake 4 pcs - $18 / 8 pcs- $35 Broiled fresh lobster, sea scallop, pressed sushi rice Hatata Kaiyaki $10.95 Sea scallop, crab meat, and shrimp. Tobiko baked in spicy mayo. Topped of scallop shell. Spicy Salmon Tartar $9.95 Salmon, Avo, Tobiko, Tempura flakes. Spicy mayo mix topped with taro chip. Sea Spoon (4 spoon) $18.95 Uni, Ikura, quail eggs, scallion and Panzu sauce. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 n Spring is Here!
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 MOA/Club 24 1st-ever Spring Fling a tremendous success T his past Saturday night the first Spring Fling was held at Club 24 in Malden. Cohosted by Club 24 and Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA), the event was planned as a response to the cancellation of the past two New Year’s Eve Sober Nights, an event annually sponsored by MOA and hosted by Club 24, but victim to COVID-19 for the past two years. With the arrival of spring and people needing to connect again, organizers set out to provide an opportunity for fun, food, dancing and conversation in a safe and sober environment – a success on all counts! In attendance and showing their support by running the water bar (which was donated by Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy) were Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica along with Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora. Also there in support was Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, who led the way on the dance floor during the “electric slide.” Malden Mayor Gary ChrisWe Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long Leaf filler - wrapped $43.95 Celebrating our 50th Year! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information. Kerri Loftus with her daughter, Janiah (Photos by Josh London) Mayor Gary Christenson and MOA President Paul Hammersley tenson brought the greetings of the City of Malden to kick off the event, and during a poignant speaking moment, MOA Board President Paul Hammersley presented his 19-year sobriety coin to his mother, Midge. Paul had received the chip earlier in the day during a meeting at Club 24. Club 24 President Alan Campbell welcomed everyone in attendance and thanked Paul Hammersley and MOA for their continued support. The event was supported through the tremendous efforts of MOA members Gail Poirier, Linda Cochran, PJ Bell, Diane O’Brien-Goodwin, Suzie Jeselonis, Kayla Ducharme, Casey Doogs, Dana Brown, Laura Squires, Mike Goodwin, Bobby Cee, Stefanie, Brian, Mario, Vern, Jennifer and others! The next event being cosponsored by MOA and Club 24 is the annual Comedy Night. It will take place on May 12 at the Irish American Club. This year the event is being dedicated to the memory of Dommie DiSario, a friend to both Club 24 and MOA. For more information visit the MOA website at https:// www.maldenovercomingaddiction.com. MOA Pr esident Paul Hammersley and his mum, Midge Hammersley MOA Board Member PJ Bell had a blast! MOA members Diane Goodwin and her husband, Mike MOA members Gail Poirier and Diane Goodwin Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald did the Electric Slide. Part-time Job Openings: Victim Advocates Licensed Social Workers Attorneys MOA member Bobby Cee and his wife, Linda Cochran (MOA Board Member) gave out t-shirts.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Page 11 Resident wants 5G antenna removed for safety reasons Dear Editor, I am writing to you today to kindly ask for your support in helping to remove the 5G antenna on Utility Pole 2452 adjacent to my home at 37-39 Willard Street. The antenna is extremely close to the front of my house and facing directly into my 5-year old daughter’s bedroom. I do not feel comfortable continuing to live in my house if this antenna becomes active, as there is not enough long term research on 5G antennas or their associated risks being this close to young children. As a father, it is my duty to protect my child. In five or ten years, if my child develops cancer, how will I ever forgive myself?Would you want your child or loved one sleeping this close to a 5G antenna given the risks involved? There are plenty of other poles nearby where the antenna would be much further away than a stone’s throw from a child’s head. Unfortunately, there was not enough due diligence done in the selection of the 5G antenna in front of my house. In fact, no one even visited the pole prior to installation! Clearly, the ordinances written by the committee had some flaws, and need to be corrected. The sign on the pole itself, which is just below the antenna, says “Transmitting antenna, radio frequency fields beyond this point may exceed the FCC occupational exposure limit.” That distance is the same distance as the antenna to the front of my house. Verizon confirms the health hazard on the pole itself that the antenna poses a danger to human proximity! My neighbors and I expressed our concerns about this 5G antenna since we learned of it possibly being installed early last year. However, after review, the Public Property Committee, led by Steve Winslow, ignored our concerns and decided to still keep this antenna in its current location. After I saw it being physically installed on the pole in late 2021, I expressed my concerns again to several members of the council. It is also important to note that I never once received proper notification of the antenna going up, because of the “glitch” in the town’s electronic mailing system, whereby only the abutters got notice, not the actual address where the antenna was being installed. The city council has admitted this was a mistake and now my family is in an unfortunate position because we did not have the opportunity to speak up again after our location was added back to the original list. On at least two occasions, other homeowners voiced their concerns to some of the members of the council regarding these antennas and the antennas were subsequently moved. For example, on one of those occasions, from the meeting minutes on Sept 2, 2021, several councilors voted to remove the antenna at 71 Plainfield Ave because it was too close to a small tree. And I quote from the meeting minutes, Councilor Winslow stated “it is fair for the city to ask them to look at another location because trees grow and they are important to the environment and the community and we need to protect them” On another occasion an antenna was moved because a friend of one of the councilors was recovering from cancer, and the resident requested the antenna be moved out of fears of cancer, and the antenna was approved to be moved. So clearly there is precedence to the council voting to move these antennas for a variety of reasons. And in the second case, there was no demand for case studies or any peer reviews to take place regarding radiation. However, at a public hearing a few weeks ago, Councilor Steve Winslow suggested peer review studies ANTENNA | SEE PAGE 21
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Haitian Club Bake Sale Jon Norton on hand for MVES retirement party a great success Jon Norton (center) of the Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Board of Directors is shown with former MVES CEO Daniel O’Leary (right) during O’Leary’s recent retirement celebration at Anthony’s in Malden. They are joined by MVES Chief Operating Offi cer Sean Hubacz. (Photo Courtesy of Mystic Valley Elder Services) ~ Op-Ed ~ The Malden High School Haitian Club held a very successful Bake Sale on Wednesday, featuring many cultural items and baked goods. The most popular items were the homemade brownies and the chicken and beef patties, a Haitian specialty item. MHS Foreign Languages educator and Haitian Club advisor Paul Degenkolb was very pleased with the results. "Our students work so hard to represent and honor the Haitian culture here at Malden High School," he said. The bake sale was a complete sellout for the second time in two months, as the girls show in the photo here. (Advocate Photos) School Committee must stand up and lead By Isaac Slavitt F or 70 years, Malden has had some form of program to serve the needs of students who achieve signifi cantly ahead of age-based classrooms. Despite their well-documented necessity, a distorted view of equity has made it fashionable to tear down programs like ours. While New York City just reversed course and announced it is expanding its capacity to serve thousands more of their advanced children, Malden is denying opportunities to ours and pulling the rug out from under those already enrolled. On March 17, 2022, the MalBanking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM den School Committee’s Equity and Opportunity Ad-Hoc Subcommittee held a meeting after 360 consecutive days of inactivity. Following a brief presentation from the superintendent, they voted to dissolve the only advanced learning program available to K-8 students in the city of Malden. The public uproar caused by this unprecedented maneuver was so great that the full committee refused to vote on the matter at their April 4th meeting, sending the matter back for further review. The following weeks saw Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF teachers, parents, and children come together to save the program. A petition to unpause enrollment garnered nearly 200 signatures. Supporters worked together to bring in statewide experts to help review research and best practices that could enable Malden to be a leader in a state where programs like these are drastically neglected. When it emerged that the administration had not kept up with best practices for enrollment, training, or even basic recordkeeping, parents responded with a concrete list of evidence-based recommendations based on policy research from around the country. Nevertheless, when the subcommittee met on Wednesday, they voted once more to dissolve the program with no discussion of how to improve it, no discussion of research or evidence, and no acknowledgement of the overwhelming preponderance of support from the public. Neither the subcommittee nor district administrators presented any plan to serve these children. Instead of taking responsibility and working to address issues, the district’s own policy failures are being used as fl imsy excuses to throw away a program that serves children who have the right to a rigorous and challenging course of instruction. Challenge is what develops their talents, keeps them from losing interest in school, acting out, and failing to develop the skills and grit that they will need as adults. Malden could be a city on a hill for advanced learners in the Commonwealth. But unless our school committee shows leadership and creativity at its Monday meeting, our city is poised to take a massive step backwards while pointlessly harming a vulnerable student population in the process. Worse than that, we are helping ensure that advanced learners are only served in affl uent school districts like Newton, Brookline, and Lexington, or by parents who can afford expensive private enrichment options. Tell us, where’s the equity in that?
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 13 Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely to be selected in NFL draft today Former MHS record-setter expected to be first local pro football selectee since 2007 By Jason Mazzilli F or the first time in over a decade, a former Malden High School standout is expected to hear his name called while the National Football League conducts the annual player draft this week. Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely, a former record-setting Malden High wide receiver and Malden Pop Warner football standout, is projected as high as a second- or thirdround pick in today’s draft. The NFL Draft’s first round was held yesterday and Likely, a 6-4, 245 lb. prospect, has been projected as anywhere from the 40th to 60th pick, depending on what team is selecting. Some draft predictors had Likely being a potential draftee of either of the two New York teams, the Jets or Giants, or even the local New England Patriots. If, as expected, Likely is selected in the draft today, he could be the highest round draftee in Malden High School history and just the third NFL draftee from MHS ever, following former Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl winner, offensive lineman Breno Giacomini, a 2004 Malden High graduate, and Dan Jones, a 1988 MHS grad from UMaine who played for the Cincinnati Bengals for several seasons in the mid-1990s. Malden High has had more players selected in the NFL draft Type to enter text Former Malden High standout Isaiah Likely set receiving records in his years as a Golden Tornados All-Star. (Courtesy Photo) than any other school in the Greater Boston League in the past 30 years with three. Only Everett has had other players selected (one). Likely was one of the most electrifying players in college football the past two seasons, helping propel the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers into the national spotlight. For the first time in program history, Coastal was ranked in the Top 20 in the 2020 season and this past season, 2021, started off the Top 20 and stayed there for virtually the entire season. Likely attended the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and also received an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine. One of the core pieces of Coastal Carolina’s path to the top of their conference, Isaiah Likely didn’t come onto campus as a big name. Likely played three seasons of his high school football career at Malden High School, leading the Golden Tornados to Thanksgiving wins in his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. He played one season at Everett High. At Malden High, Likely played two seasons under former Head Coach Joe Pappagallo and one under former Head Coach Bill Manchester. Likely also was a standout in Malden Pop Warner football with several stellar seasons. Likely was not heavily recruited out of Everett High following his senior year, and was ranked by 247Sports as a twostar recruit and not ranked nationally. Likely received offers from eight programs, including Bethune-Cookman, Bryant, Central Connecticut State, UMass, Rhode Island, Sacred Heart and Southern Miss. When Coastal Carolina came knocking, it was the only national-level Division 1 offer Likely received, and Former Malden High wide receiver Isaiah Likely hauled in a pass during his junior season in a win over Medford on Thanksgiving Day. (Courtesy Photo) Former Malden High recordsetter Isaiah Likely is expected to be selected in today’s NFL draft in the second or third round. He is expected to the highest-round selectee in Malden High School history. (Courtesy Photo) he accepted it. At Coastal, Likely played all 12 games as a true freshman, recording 12 catches for 106 yards (8.8 yards per catch) and five touchdowns, which tied for the team lead. Likely got a bump in playing time in 2019, starting six games in 12 appearances and catching 32 passes for 431 yards (13.5 yards per catch) and five touchdowns, and he was named an All-Sun Belt third team honoree. Likely battled injuries throughout 2020 but still played in 11 games, leading all Sun Belt tight ends in receiving yards with 30 catches for 601 yards (20 yards per catch) and five more touchdowns, ending the year as an All-Sun Belt firstGREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: Malden boys track soars to 4-0 with win over Everett; Tide girls top Tornados Crimson Tide baseball holds on for 7-6 win over Malden High baseball By Jason Mazzilli T he Malden High boys track team stayed unbeaten and rolled to a 4-0 start with a 78-57 win over Everett at Macdonald Stadium. Malden has already registered wins over Greater Boston League rivals Lynn English, Revere and Somerville. Everett was able to split the meet with a win in the girls events. The Everett High girls outdoor track and field team won, 87-48. The Crimson Tide won nine of the 14 individual events and captured both of the relays. Senior Lakisha Kirnon won two events; Lakisha took top the 100 high hurdles at 18.9 seconds and the long jump at 15 feet one inch which was a personal best. Kirnon also second in the high jump. Teammates who also won their events were junior Nyla Crowder in the 100 dash in 13.75 seconds and senior Alyssa Hurley with a javelin toss of 72 feet2 inches. Also finishing in first place were sophomore Layla Betancur-Cardona in the shot-put, 25 feet, five-and-a-half inches; senior Rejeana Guillaume in the 200 dash, 29.8 seconds; senior Natalya Anaya in the 800 in 3:03 and sophomore Laneya Smith in the 400 dash at 1:12.2 The winning 4 x 400 at 5:11.2 included Malaica Guillaume, LaFontant, Anaya, and junior Selma Moutaouakkil. Everett baseball slips past Malden, 7-6, in GBL showdown Malden High baseball fell behind, 7-3, but then rallied back to cut the lead to 7-6 in what turned out to be as far as it could go. Malden banged out 10 hits, including a long home run by senior Shai Cohen and doubles by freshman Aidan Brett and sophomores Zeke Noelsaint and Ryan Coggswell, but could not pull out the comeback win. Junior right-hander Brandon McMahon allowed just three earned runs and struck out seven in the loss. Left-handed junior Omar Marshall picked up the win for Everett. Alan Xiao runs in the mile event for Malden High against Everett. (Advocate Photo) Former Malden High principal Ted Lombardi greeted Golden Tornados football standout Isaiah Likely outside the school during Likely ’s junior year football season. (Courtesy/Malden Blue and Gold) team selection. As a senior this past 2021 season, Likely caught 59 passes for 912 yards (15.5 yards per catch) and 12 touchdowns, was named All-Sun Belt first-team and was a John Mackey Award semifinalist as the top college tight end in the nation.
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Meet the 2022 Mystic Valley Regional High School Eagles Varsity Baseball Team Malden and Revere High School students team up with police to play ball By Tara Vocino M ultiple agencies throughout Revere and Malden Mystic Valley Regional Charter High School Eagles Varsity Baseball Team — Top row, pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Thomas Hannifan, Lukas DeGuuire, Brandon Paris, Tyler Santoro, Assistant Coach Sean Regan, in back, David Jankowski, Amine Jamouq, Jacob Stover, Josh Stover, Dylan Santoro and Timothy Rosell. Bottom Row, pictured from left to right: Riya Tanizaki, Liam Thompson, Harrison Mahoney, Jack Mangone, Liam Powers, Vishant Chawla, James Lyman and Benjamin Hickey with Head Coach Bryan Straccia, far right. collaborated to provide a comprehensive program with a focus on building a healthy community last Friday night at Revere High School. As part of the Revere Cares Mini Grant series, the Revere Police Activities League (PAL), the Revere Police Department, Revere Parks and Recreation and the Revere/Malden High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams engaged in on court competition, lectures and discussions with Revere police officers and other community building activities. The Malden High School student Peyton Carron (at left) blocks the ball from a Winthrop High School player. Malden Center-fielder Lukas DeGuuire. Everett resident, pitcher Brandon Paris Winthrop High School players, pictured from left to right: Top row: Head Coach Welvis Acosta, Mark Johnson, Demetri Koustaflakis, Ryan Harris and Jack Hurley; back row: Nicholas Cappuccio, George Galuris and Andrew Faretra. Pictured from left to right: Top row: Head Coach Robert Pizzi, Anna Yak, Olivia Rodrigues, Madison Cook, Nevaeh Cherilus, Isabel Jones, Ina Tolete, and Assistant Coaches Rick Rock and Michael Innocenti; back row: Angie Colon, Maritza Ramos-Perez, Victoria Gammon, Kimberly Trophas, Chrissy Pawlin and Aamaya Johnson. Pitcher/Centerfielder Riya Tanazaki of Malden. Saugus resident Tyler Santoro is a pitcher and third baseman. Malden High School players, pictured from left to right: Front row: Kevin Goncalves, Clifton Joseph, Jose Ferreira and Ethan Phegarasai; back row: DeMarco Ross, Peyton Carron, Justin Bell, Ransley Saint-Jean and Akim Lubin. Senior Captains, pictured from left to right: Brandon Paris (Everett resident), Tyler Santoro (Saugus resident), David Janakowski (Medford resident), Jacob Stover (Medford resident) and Amine Jamouq (Melrose resident) with assistant coaches Sean Regan, second from left, with Thomas Hannifan, far left, and Head Coach Bryan Straccia, far right. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) boys’ and girls’ teams from Lynn English High School, Winthrop High School and Malden High School joined the Revere High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for a successful evening of events. Revere Police Revere High School baseball players supported the softball players. Pictured from left to right: Sal DeAngelis, Ollie Svendsen, Chris Cassidy, Bella Stamatopolous, Isabella Qualtieri, Lilian Murcia Calderon, Arianna Greenman, Luiza Santos, Jordan Martelli, Emma Cassinello, Lea Doucette, Juanma, Christopher Cassidy, Pat Keefe Jr., Andrew Leone, Domenic Boudreau and Christopher Cecca. Chief David Callahan addressed the participants and credited the student athletes for their dedication and commitment for attending the event on a Friday night during school vacation week. PAL Director Kris Oldoni said the large turnout of student athletes and the level of positive engagement was a good indication of what youths are lookPLAY BALL | SEE PAGE 18
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 15 Lady Tornados Softball edges Everett, 7-6 The Malden High School softball team celebrates after their 7-6 win over Everett Wednesday. Peyton Lightbody on the mound for the Tornadoes of Malden. Meryem Hakkaoui looks to make her way to home plate during Malden’s game and win over Everett Wednesday. Lissette Curran at the plate for Malden Julisa Ramirez makes her way to third base during Malden’s game Wednesday against Everett. The Everett softball team cheers in celebration as teammates knock in multiple runs to tie up the Tornado’s game with Everett on Wednesday. The Malden High School softball team celebrates after their comeback 7-6 win over Everett Wednesday. Teammates of the Malden Tornado’s look on as bases are loaded. Catcher Lissette Curran gets the ball back to the pitcher after a player for Everett is stuck out at the plate. Alexandra Celona gets ready to take off for second base during Malden’s match up with Everett Wednesday. Alexandra Celona looks to make sure she is clear Julisa Ramirez at bat for Malden. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Julisa Ramirez makes contact with bat leading her to first base. to make her way to second base during Malden’s game Wednesday against Everett.
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT BENEFIT OF TRANSFERRING HOME TO IRREVOCABLE TRUST income, etc. Another benefi t of transferO ne of the benefi ts of transferring your home to an irrevocable trust is that you start the fi ve year look back period if one of the goals is to protect your home against a possible nursing home stay. If structured as a grantor-type trust, the Trust would be able to sell the home and you would still be able to take advantage of the $500,000 capital gain exclusion on the sale of a principal residence for a married couple ($250,000 for a single person). If the home is sold, the sales proceeds would have to remain in Trust and invested by the Trustee, whether in a certifi cate of deposit, savings account, stock or bond portfolio, etc. The sale of the home does not start the fi ve year look back period all over again. The Trustee may also reinvest the sales proceeds in another principal residence. The net sales proceeds of the home must be used to purchase the replacement home. If the purchase price of the replacement property is much less than the sales proceeds of the home that is sold, the difference would remain in the Trust to be invested accordingly. Typically, the Settlor of the Trust would have the right to receive income generated by the Trust. This income could serve to supplement the Settlor’s living expenses. The income would be distributed to the Settlor and taxed on his or her income tax return. If the Settlor were to go into a nursing home after the expiration of the fi ve year look back period, the Trust principal would be protected. Any net income derived by the Trust would be paid to the nursing home as part of the Patient Paid Amount (PPA), along with social security income, pension ring your home to an irrevocable trust as opposed to directly transferring your home to your children with a reserved life estate, is that the Trust will protect your children in the event of a divorce or civil litigation case against them. If you prefer, you can include a provision in the Trust that one child will serve as Trustee of your other child’s Trust share (and vice versa) or you can include a provision for the appointment of a disinterested Trustee. If a son or a daughter were to predecease you, his or her share would remain in Trust for his or her own children to be administered pursuant to the terms of the Trust. That child’s share would not constitute part of his or her probate estate which involve signifi cant time delays and cost. Furthermore, if your child died prior to you while receiving MassHealth benefi ts after the age of 55, MassHealth would not be able to pursue repayment from the Trust share belonging to your deceased child. MassHealth can only collect against the probate estate. This is another reason why a Trust is far superior than a deed to a child with a reserved life estate. With so many people living well into their 80’s and 90’s, it is not uncommon for a child to die before his or her parents. If that were to happen, the child’s estate would have to be probated as the “remainder” interest in the home was owned by the child at the time of his or her death. As part of the probate process, MassHealth is required to be notifi ed of the probate proceedings. It is at this time that MassHealth will determine if benefits have been paid to the deceased. If so, MassHealth will fi le a claim in probate court in order to seek repayment. Placing the home in an irrevocable Trust would avoid these complications. MassHealth would not be able to lien the home as the home was not given directly to the deceased son or daughter. It was deeded to the irrevocable Trust instead. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI22P2159PM In the matter of: Edward Benincasa Of: Malden, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTED ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dexter House Healthcare of Malden, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Edward Benincasa is in need of a Conservator or other protective order requesting that Jonathan J. Davey of Quincy, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Personal Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 06/22/2022. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 27, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE April 29, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, MAY 11, 2022 on the petition of Maiysha Jacob and Margarette Pierre, NP, doing business as Revive Medical Aesthetics & Wellness, on behalf of 100 Maplewood Street LLC (Permit Application # COO-043500-2022) seeking a special permit under Title 12.12.030 of the Code of the City of Malden, to allow medical center use of property in the Industrial 1 zoning district, namely, a medical aesthetics and wellness business, in one storefront space of the building at the property known as and numbered, 888 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 127 433 302. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # COO- 043500-2022 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/ SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci Clerk April 22 & April 29, 2022 OBITUARIES Virginia M. (Hannon) Ruane Of Malden, April 17. Beloved wife of the late Frank X. Ruane. Mother of Gerard P. Ruane of Malden, Janice Raymond and her husband Rick of Malden, Frank X. Ruane and his wife Lucy of Reading and the late Denise Ruane. Grandmother of Brynn, Emily, Nicholas, Ben, Alison, Svetlana, Juliann and Katie. Great grandmother of Billy, Maya, Callan, Brayden, Adelyn, Beau, Braidan and Bryce. Sister of Paul Hannon of Franklin and the late Thomas Hannon and Barbara Noonan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Virginia has been a lifelong resident of Malden. She is a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1944 and went on to earn a Certificate from the Boston University School of Business. She worked as a secretary at the Flowtron Company in Malden for many years. Upon her retirement from Flowtron, she began working at Bank of America. Virginia has lived a life of service to her community. She was a member of Zonta, Malden Junior Aid, Malden Senior Aid and Catholic Daughters. She was a corporator and a longtime volunteer at the Malden Hospital and a board member for Mystic Valley Elder Services for several years. Her faith was a very important part of her life. She has been a lifelong parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden where she served as a former member of the parish council, as a parish lector and as a member of Tobet’s Tribe. In lieu of fl owers, donations in VirOBITS | SEE PAGE 17
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 17 OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 ginia’s memory may be made to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St., #19, Malden, MA 02148. Thomas P. Coleman, Jr. Of Malden, passed on April 21, 2022. Beloved oldest son of Jeanette Coleman and Thomas P. Coleman. Loving brother of William Coleman of Malden, James Coleman of Melrose, Theresa Coleman of Maine, Chris Coleman of Medford, Brian Coleman of Topsfi eld. Tommy was predeceased by his younger brother Paul Coleman. He was the loving godfather to his niece Colleen Scarpaci & nephew Thomas Gilbert. He was the loving uncle of Kathleen, Theresa, James, Christine, Katelyn, Kelliann, Christopher, Cristina, Danny, Hannah, Kyle, Cassyn, Gloria, Lyla, Lily & Fiona. Tommy grew up in Malden on Clinton Street and spent many days with his 26 fi rst cousins the Wrights, Colemans and the Dunlevys. He graduated from Malden High School and received his bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Boston, and he continued his education at Harvard Extension Business School. To say Tommy was a bookworm would be an understatement. He had over 10,000 books in his home many he had read over 3-4 times each. You could not enter Tommy’s home or apartment without fi nding a pile of books on the couch he was currently reading. He dedicated most of his life to being a constant companion to his mother. He enjoyed his coff ee, his books, his walks around Boston, his trips to Wholefoods and his time working for the last 38 years at the Veterans Aff airs and his many friends there. Tommy loved his relaxing quiet time at Lake Winnipesaukee and could often be seen riding his bike up Pleasant Street in Meredith. He was a quiet, kind & gentle man but had an opinion if you asked ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF MALDEN - INVITATION FOR BID The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. c.30b from Contractors for: MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – HOMELESS TRANSPORTATION Email purchasing@cityofmalden.org, include Company Name, Address, Contact Name, Email Address and Phone Number, after: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 for Contract Documents. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Following the deadline, all Bids received within the time specified will be publicly opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller April 29, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, MAY 11, 2022 on the petition of Voultig Realty, LLC (Permit Application # CMID-040388-2021) seeking a special permit under Title 12.12.010.A, Title 12.12.300, and Title 12.28.010.E of the Code of the City of Malden, seeking a special permit to allow multifamily dwelling use, up to three stories in the Neighborhood Business zoning district, alternative methods of compliance for Inclusionary Development, and structural changes and extension of preexisting nonconforming property, namely, to convert the property for use as a multifamily dwelling with ten (10) units, to make in-lieu payment for Affordable Housing Units and to construct additions to the existing building, at the property known as and numbered, 90-92 Salem Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #074 262 221. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # CMID- 040388-2021 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci Clerk April 22 & April 29, 2022 him. He watched and he paid attention to details, he had such a charming funny side to him that was so wonderful to watch with all his nephews and nieces. He was a wealth of knowledge and loved to share with you his travels from his time in the Coast Guard. Tommy served 6 years in the United States Coast Guard. He has left a legacy with his family, and they will forever miss his one liners as you walked in the door to visit him. Walter Cardillo, Jr. Of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2022. Walter was born December 4, 1958, to the late Walter and Evelyn Cardillo (DeNunzio) of Everett. Devoted husband of 37 years to Denise (Griffin) Cardillo of Saugus. Loving and proud father to Kristina and Kimberly OBITS | SEE PAGE 20 a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori Love to Learn Dear Love, Educational travel, which combines travel with in-depth learning opportunities has become a very popular way of travel among retirees. Here are a few good places to turn to fi nd these types of trips in the U.S. and abroad. Tour Organizations One of the best places to start is with Road Scholar (RoadScholar.org), which invented the idea of educational travel for older adults in the mid-1970s. The Boston-based organization offers 5,500 learning adventures in all 50 states and 150 countries. You can search for learning adventures by location, interest, activity level and price. Road Scholar also off ers “Choose Your Pace” senior travel tours that allow participants to adjust their level of challenge on a daily basis. And for skip-gen vacations, they off er tours designed specifi cally for grandparents traveling with their grandkids. Another excellent option is Smithsonian Journeys (SmithsonianJourneys.org), a nonprofi t travel group affi liated with the Smithsonian Museum. They lead 350 educational trips a year on every continent that are led by experts from a variety of fi elds — academia, the diplomatic corps, scientists and curators, among others. If you’re seeking more adventure, you may want to consider ElderTreks (www.ElderTreks.com), which off ers 50-plus travelers small-group adventures by both land and sea in more than 100 countries. Their trips center on adventure, culture and nature, letting you get up close and personal with the locals. Academic Travel Another good source for educational trips is colleges and universities. Some of my favorites include Cornell University’s Adult University (SCE.Cornell.edu/travel), which off ers a half-dozen educational trips and courses in the U.S. and abroad, each lasting a few days to a week or more. And Stanford Travel/Study (Alumni.Stanford.edu) that off ers educational travel journeys to more than 80 countries each year. Most college/university trips are led by faculty who share their expertise, along with regional experts and local guides, and you don’t need to be an alumnus to participate. Also check out the Traveling Professor (TravelingProfessor. com), a small-group touring company led by Steve Solosky, formerly a professor at the State University of New York. They offer a dozen or so tours abroad each year and take between 8 and 16 people. Cruising Options If you enjoy cruising, consider Grand Circle Travel (GCT.com), which off ers educational travel aboard small ships, and Naturalist Journeys (NaturalistJourneys.com), which specializes in nature and birding tours. American Cruise Lines (AmericanCruiseLines.com) also off ers more than 35 river and coastal itineraries in the Northeast, Southeast, Pacifi c Northwest and along the Mississippi River. And it has themed cruises (Lewis and Clark, Mark Twain, Civil War, etc.) for people with specifi c historical, literary or other interests. Viking River Cruises (VikingRiverCruises.com), which is geared to older travelers, focuses on European art, history and culture. Each cruise makes one to two port stops a day as the ship winds its way up or down Europe’s most famous rivers like the Rhine, Seine, Danube and Douro. A free sightseeing tour is included at all stops, and special-interest excursions are available for additional fees. Viking off ers tours in the United States too. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. n r by Jim Miller How to Find Educational Trips for Retirees Who Love to Learn Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I planning to travel much more frequently in retirement and are very interested in educational trips and adventures. Can you recommend any groups or fi rms that specialize in this type of travel geared towards retirees?
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Hall Rentals Available 1. On April 29, 1899, what bandleader was born whose theme song became “Take the “A” Train”? 2. What must an appliance have to be considered a rotisserie? 3. On April 30, 1844, what young man accidently set fire to the Concord Woods? 4. What is the nickname of the right field foul pole in Fenway Park? 5. May 1 is May Day; in the 1800s who wrote a children’s book called “Jack and Jill: A Village Story” with a chapter called “May Baskets”? 6. What is the state flower of Massachusetts? 7. What Salem, Mass., native wrote the short story “The MayPole of Merry Mount,” which was published in “Twice-Told Tales” in 1837? 8. What is a pinsetter? 9. On May 2, 2005, what play about spelling opened on Broadway? 10. The world’s oldest identified plant is a Great Basin bristlecone pine in what U.S. state? 11. What puppet lives in a trash can? 12. What fictional character is a news director on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and, in a spinoff of that show, a city editor of the fictional Los Angeles Tribune? 13. May 3 is World Press Freedom Day; what constitutional amendment protects freedom of the press? 14. What fictional character resides in Metropolis and is a journalist for the Daily Planet? 15. What 1941 film is about the life of fictional newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane? 16. What bay is the song “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” about? 17. On May 4, 1780, what state founded the American Academy of Arts and Sciences? 18. What online encyclopedia’s name includes a Hawaiian word for quick? 19. What two words were used to create name of the meat product spam? 20. May 5 is Cinco de Mayo; what event does the holiday commemorate? ANSWERS Excellent rates Call 781-324-9570 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. MI22P1896GD Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 In the interests of: Cameron J. Iarossi Of Malden, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 04/12/2022 by Patricia A. Raney of Malden, MA will be held 05/10/2022 11:00 A.M. Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located 10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 Courtroom 1. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: April 12, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate April 29, 2022 PAL Director Kris Oldoni said the tournament fostered positive relationships between police officers and students. School boys’ and girls’ basketball coaches, the PAL and the Revere Police Department. Revere High Girls’ Basketball Coach Christopher Porazzo worked for Revere PAL as a high school student athlete; now he is able extend his vision while collaborating with local agencies as he builds a successful program at the high school level. Boys’ Basketball Coach David Leary has played an important role in the PAL program as well as supporting his players throughout the community. Other PAL personnel and Assistant Coaches John Leone, Michael Micicchi and Thomas Chea and Lynn English Girls’ Head Coach Travonne Berry Rogers have been involved with the PAL program for a number of years. “It is exciting and rewarding to see so many of these young men come up through the PAL program and now they are building successful programs of their own,” Oldoni said. “It extends our message of the importance of academics, athletics, sportsmanship, and civic responsibility.” PLAY BALL | FROM PAGE 14 ing for in activities and programming. “As a community, it is very important for us to provide the necessary supports and offer programming that provides a variety of opportunities for positive interactions in a safe environment,” Oldoni said. Positive relationships are often at the center of success, as is the case with the Revere High 1. 1. Duke Ellington 2. 2. A spit 3. 3. Henry David Thoreau 4. 4. “The Pesky Pole” (named after shortstop Johnny Pesky) 5. 5. Louisa May Alcott 6. 6. Mayflower (trailing arbutus) 7. 7. Nathaniel Hawthorne 8. 8. An automated device (or person) for that arranges bowling pins and returns balls 9. 9. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” 10. 10. California 11. 11. Oscar the Grouch 12. 12. Lou Grant 13. 13. The first 14. 14. Clark Kent (Superman) 15. 15. “Citizen Kane” 16. 16. San Francisco Bay 17. 17. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 18. 18. Wikipedia (wiki) 19. 19. Spice and ham 20. 20. The 1862 Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 19 Medford Community Chorale to host spring concert on May 20 T he Medford Community Chorale and Youth/Young Adult Chorus will be presenting their first Spring Concert on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Caron Theatre at Medford High School (489 Winthrop St. in Medford). This season’s program, which is titled “Lift Every Voice and Sing!” will be a celebration of the joy of music and singing, and it will consist of a varied program of inspirational, popular Broadway and patriotic selections. Admission is free. A portion of the proceeds from the concert program book will be donated to the new Medford Public Library, and concert basket donations will benefit the people of Ukraine. This is actually the concert the groups were in the throes of preparing back in March 2020, when the pandemic hit and brought everything to a screeching halt, and so the theme of the program seems especially appropriate now, after the nearly two years it wasn’t possible for members to come together physically to sing. The chorus is very excited to be able to present it now. For more information, please contact Director Betsy Pesce at 617-335-8155 or elizabethpesce@comcast.net. ~ Legal Notice ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI22D0937DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Sebastiao Ferreira Almeida, Plaintiff vs. Tiffany Doris Gendron, Defendant To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Desertion and Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Sebastiao F. Almeida, 95 Audubon Rd., #1211, Wakefield, MA 01880 your answer, if any, on or before 06/07/2022. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 27, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE April 29, 2022
Page 20 PROGRAM | FROM PAGE 4 few and far between. Charter schools and private schools are winning when it comes to challenging our kids; public schools must fi nd a solution. Whether our public school children need help achieving grade level, learning with disabilities, learning fluent English, or fi nding challenge beyond what their current grade instruction can provide, Malden Public Schools must offer appropriately diff erentiated learning opportunities for all students. Let’s make sure there’s accountability in the school district to oversee the program and unpause it immediately so we can enroll those who have missed out over the past two years. Once the program is up and running again, let’s do the work to ensure the program employs best practices from other states and is accessible across the city. If we continue to do nothing, what remains of this critical program will be lost. We owe our high-achieving current and future students this chance to receive the support they require. For many Malden children, past and present, the AEAP program is exactly what they need to realize their true potential. Without it, many never will. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI21P6553EA Estate of: Lorene Harling Date of Death: 05/15/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Arlene Sano of Cambridge, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Arlene Sano of Cambridge, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised adminstration. 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 05/20/2022. 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. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 26, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE April 29, 2022 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 REN, XI TSOU, JOHN H BUYER2 SELLER1 DONG, XIONG KRAVITZ RT SELLER2 HOU, PENG THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 with sportswriter and columnist (speaking of talented!) Steve Buckley. Refreshments will be available along with all your favorite former players sharing so many of their stories of those glory days. Also, they will be paying tribute to those players and coaches that are no longer with us, particularly those who had an impact during those fabulous years (Eddie Larson, Harry Mehos, to name but two). Kevin and Dave Cai hope to see all of you there. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown continues: “1983 – April 15th, a bit cold, a little wet; there were snowfl akes. Made sense to get married that day because it was the start of school vacation week! “I had lunch with some of the boys at the Roadside Tavern, now the 621, owned and operated by the DeVincentis Family, formerly of the Revlon Plaza! Great peeps, great food! “Marie and her parents had lunch at the Stadium Café, now the site of John Brewer’s Tavern! Great food! The Stadium was owned at the time by Willie Marinelli, and then later by Billy Settimio, my brother-in-law’s best man. “Married at St. Peter’s Church in Edgeworth by Father Cintolo. St. Peter’s was predominantly made up of Italian immigrant families. The Church is now the Grace Church of God, still serving a largely immigrant population, this time Haitians. It is still a landmark for folks coming back to the St. Rocco Feast. “Our reception was at the Summerside Lodge, now the Pearl Street Station Restaurant. The Summerside was operated by Freddy and Louise Spadafora. The current Peart Street Station is managed by longtime friend Paul Solano. “Side note. After a year or so ~ Legal Notice ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI22D0990DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Marlene De Araujo aka Marlene Rodrigues Da Silva, Plaintiff vs. Julio Cesar Martins De Araujo, Defendant To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Marlene De Araujo Marlene Rodrigues Da Silva, 4 Stone Ln., #5234, Malden, MA 02148 your answer, if any, on or before 05/24/2022. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 12, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE April 29, 2022 living in a house (next door to the Molis boys on Russell Street) owned by the DiGiammarino family (my HS Asst Principal and then colleague), we moved to 16 Thacher Street and lived on the fi rst fl oor; Freddy and Louise Spadafora lived on the second fl oor. Fantastic leftovers weekly! “Rumors are that the wedding after party at my family house was epic. That is according to Bransfi eld, Chiccuarelli, Cagno et al. We still get together and tell tall tales… “Marie and I spent Friday night at the Bedford-Stauffer’s Inn; turned into a Doubletree Hilton, now closed; got up early Saturday and drove to the Nevele Resort in the Catskills (think Dirty Dancing!) Closed! Marie’s Uncle Mike (of Boston masonry and political fame) had the connection there and we were treated like royalty. “Here we are 39 years later, doing ok. Connections matter. Relationships matter. Stories are important. Tell yours. Happy Anniversary Marie.” Postscript 1: Happy birthday, by the way, Dana Brown! Postscript 2: Mr. Brown, did I tell you how much Malden misses you at 77 Salem St.? OBITS | FROM PAGE 17 Cardillo. Brother of Paul Cardillo of Everett. Best friend of his loyal granddog Leo who was always by his side. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Formerly and proudly of Everett, Walter was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School and furthered his education at Salem State College. He was an educator for over 30 years. Dedicated founder and business owner of CSI Security. Walter had a passion for travel. He could often be found enjoying many summers on the lake in Amesbury, ski trips in Colorado, and weekend getaways to New York. Most dedicated Boston Celtics fan, Walter and his wife were season ticket holders for 25 years. Walter most treasured his time spent with his wife Denise at the Celtics games and enjoying dinner out with his 3 favorite girls. Walter will be greatly missed by family, friends and all that knew him. In lieu of fl owers contributions in Walter's memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifi eld, VA 221167023 would be sincerely appreciated. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 21 Congresswoman Clark speaks on 107th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide C ongresswoman Katherine Clark recently shared her thoughts about the 107th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which was April 24. Last year President Joe Biden declared that the Ottoman Empire’s killing of 1.5 million Armenians was an act of genocide, an offi cial recognition that Clark has supported throughANTENNA | FROM PAGE 11 should be done on the antenna in front of my house, when they were never requested before with regard to other residents who were worried about radiation. The council could have voted to remove the antenna that day, but instead pushed to delay the vote even though it was under court order to make a decision on the antenna. I am asking Steve, as my Ward Councilor, for the same level of respect and out her career in Congress. Watertown, which is in Massachusetts’s Fifth Congressional district, is home to the third largest Armenian community in the United States. “As we mark the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, we recognize this dark chapter in our world’s history and renew our commitment consideration that was given to the other homeowners who asked for the antennas to be moved in front of their homes. If the Committee can support removing an antenna for a TREE being too close to it, it clearly should remove it for a child who is 5 years old! I trust that you and your family would not choose to live this close to this antenna. The risks are just too high given the signifi cant amount of confl icting research. You would not want your child next to this ~ APT. FOR RENT ~ North Everett - 4 rooms, third floor, no washer/dryer, $1250 / month. Call Carmen at: 617-331-6084 Your Hometown News Delivered! 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The Armenian Genocide is not an opinion – its facts are undisputed, and the legacy of this trauma cannot be erased. These crimes against humanity must be remembered and spoken about truthfully if we are to heal and learn from history,” said Clark. “My antenna continuously 24 hours a day, and you would not want your property rights violated by living near an antenna fi ve feet from your property line, emitting electromagnetic radiation into your house. Even the Verizon and National Grid workers who are in the neighborhood all agree that it is a no brainer to remove the antenna. We deserve leaders in this community who put the citizens of Malden fi rst and not take the side of Verizon. The current For Rent Everett 3 Bdr. - 1st Floor Nice Hardwood Flooring No Smoking, No Pets Close to Public Trans. Section 8 Accepted 857-888-1537 own Congressional district is home to Watertown, Massachusetts, a hub of Armenian life and culture. I have had the privilege of getting to know many members of the Armenian community, and their strength and resilience is an example to us all. I will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Armenian people legal maneuvering and stalling taking place with regard to this issue is sad and shameful. The council should vote immediately to unanimously remove this antenna and send a message that Verizon does not run our city. I kindly ask of you, please contact Steve Winslow at 781-397-6893 or swinslow@ cityofmalden.organd urge him to support the removal of this 5G antenna so I can continue to live in Malden in peace and not need to uproot my family to fi ght for truth, justice, and a recommitment to peace.” Clark is an original cosponsor of the Armenian Genocide Education Act, new legislation to give teachers across the United States the resources they need to educate students on the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of intolerance and hate. from this wonderful community we share. I truly appreciate you taking 3 minutes of your day to empathize in this matter as if it aff ected your own family. Your support means the world to me and will help set a community precedent that the rights of ALL of our families and properties deserve to be respected and protected. Thank you so much. Regards, Joe Dauenhauer 37-39 Willard Street APT. 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