Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 18 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! AADD CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden pulls the plug on Roosevelt Park Improvement Project Delays caused by opponents to project, agreement to remove urban fi ll drove construction, soil remediation costs out of city’s reach 617-387-2200 L A new synthetic surface/turf playing fi eld which would have provided space for soccer, lacrosse, football and softball at Roosevelt Park is now lost to the youth of Malden with the discontinuation of the renovation project. (Courtesy Photo) By Noah-Simon Contreras A ll systems have been “go” for close to a year now on the long-awaited and much-anticipated Roosevelt Park Improvement Project. However, an unexpected stop sign arrived when initial bids for the $6 million-plus project were opened recently. In a memorandum to the Malden City Council this week, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson informed the members the city will not be moving forward with the proposed renovation project. Mayor Christenson pointed to “signifi cant delays and increased costs” of the project, which would have established a state-of-the-art, synthetic surface playing and PARK | SEE PAGE 12 ~ Political Announcement ~ State Representative Paul Donato to host fundraiser at Anthony's May 8 T he Friends of State Representative Paul J. Donato are cordially inviting his supporters and friends in joining Governor Maura Healey and the state representative for an evening of cocktails and a delicious buff et dinner fundraising party at Anthony’s of Malden (105 Canal St. in Malden) on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:008:30 p.m. Paul has been leading the fi ght up at the State House for his constituents in Malden and Medford, the 35th Middlesex District, as a proven champion with forward thinking values and an unparalleled record of dedication and experience. The popular state representative has sponsored such legislation … as the Mass. Clean Energy Bill, LGBTQ Health Access Bill, the Senior Citizen Housing Assistance Bill, the Aff ordable Early Education Bill and the Women’s Health Care Assistance Bill, to name a few. Paul serves as the Second Division Floor Leader in the House of Representatives and is a member of the House Committee on Rules and the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Rules. He is a former Second Assistant Majority Leader. Save the May 8 date for an enPaul J. Donato State Representative joyable evening with State Representative Paul Donato. LET IT ROLL: Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio, Jimmy Tucker, and Dom Fermano look on as Mayor Gary Christenson takes a turn on the bocce court. See page 11 for photo highlights. (Courtesy photo) E Friday, May 3, 2024 EDITORIAL: Misguided, malicious ‘crusade’ helps kill dream of new park for Malden’s youth Most underutilized recreational space in Malden, Roosevelt Park will stay that way for years to come et it be written, noted and understood quite clearly: Not one argument, accusation, opinion or allegation made by any opponent against the long-planned renovation and rehabilitation project at Roosevelt Park was ever accurate, truthful or had any validity. Not one. In addition, not one of the endless litanies of fabrications and fables put forth by any group – or any elected offi cial who backed them – against the Roosevelt Park project, played any role whatsoever, at any time, in the project’s demise. EDITORIAL | SEE PAGE 8 Opening Night at ITAM Citizens Club Bocce
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