Page 4 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 Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 2, 2025 PROJECT | FROM PAGE 1 ties, upgraded the existing Little League baseball field, added new trees and improved walkability, safety, lighting and other park features. Several members of the Kierstead family were present at the ribbon cutting and were grateful to celebrate the legacy of Police Sargeant Arthur E. Kierstead, who was one of the founders of Malden’s Little League program as well as its first president. “This is a park and playground that we can be proud of,” said Mayor Christenson. “Improving all of our parks remains a priority as quality public space is an essential infrastructure that strengthens community ties.” I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in completing this project both on schedule and within budget,” said Councillor Simonelli. “It was wonderful to see the Kierstead family in attendance today and to see the children from the neighborhood who have been eagerly awaiting the park’s opening enjoying this beautiful space.” The new playground includes colorful and accessible play structures, swings and safety surfacing, with light, reflective colors to reduce the heat island effect. “My three-year-old, Fin, is always very shy and is glued to my hip at most playgrounds,” said Malden resident Michelle Murray. “Today he’s been nonstop, over and over, up and down the big slide. He’s full of smiles and laughs. I really love how the ramp provides access to the top for all ages.” A large open green space for flexible uses like picnicking, running and games creates distance between the playground and the Eastern Avenue sideREFORM | FROM PAGE 3 ed as charter changes into Malden municipal ordinances by Tuesday’s unanimous vote – for the following chapters: • MCC 2.12, Officers, Employees, and Departments • MCC 2.16, Board, Commissions, and Committee • MCC 9.16, Rental Units; Inspection Required • MCC 11, Public Works (Editor’s Note: All of the wording of the repealed sections, the incorporated charter changes and newly ordained municipal ordinances can be found on the City of Malden website: www.cityofmalden. org under “Government” as well as by reviewing the agenda of the April 29 Malden City Council meeting under “Public Meetings”.) The vote in favor of ordaining the ordinances which incorporated the charter changes was unanimous and voting in favor, 10-0, were Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Stephen Winslow (Ward 6), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Karwalk. The ballfield’s backstop and irrigation have been replaced and upgraded, and the field itself was rotated slightly to improve playability and safety. Other site amenities include new player areas, bleachers, benches, walking paths, lighting, trees, bicycle parking, landscaping, trash receptacles, fencing and utilities. The project was administered by the City of Malden’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). Shadley Associates was the landscape architect and David W. White & Son was the general contractor. Project funding included $900,000 in the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, $400,000 each from the City’s Community Development Block Grant funds, Community Preservation Act funds and the state’s PARC grant program, and $350,000 in state earmarks secured by Malden’s legislative delegation. For more information on the project, please visit www. cityofmalden.org/kierstead. en Colón Hayes (at-Large) and, voting remotely, Craig Spadafora (at-Large). City Council President Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) also voted in favor to make it 10-0. Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald was not present for the vote. The vote on approving the home rule petition was unanimous, with all of the above Councillors voting in approval and joined by Councillor McDonald to make it 11-0. Councillor Simonelli, a member of the Charter Review Committee, thanked Strategic Planning Officer Ron Hogan, City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio and Mayoral Chief of Staff Maria Luise for their collaboration with the Council, as well as the Councillors themselves. “We’ve done a lot of hard work on this charter review paper,” Councillor Simonelli said. “Councillor Winslow has done a fine job on this and has been nonstop on this work. “I take my hat off to Councillor Winslow and all of the other Councillors who contributed to the success of this work.” Winslow made the motion to ordain the enrolled ordinances and it was seconded by Councillor Sica before the unanimous 10-0 vote.
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