Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 9, 2025 CLARIFICATION: Malden City Councillor at large McDonald voted in favor of City Charter Ordinance Changes at the April 29 meeting A s a point of clarification, in last week's story "Malden City Council unanimously approves landmark city charter reform package; Home Rule Petition seeking charter changes sent to state legislature for final approval," it was reported that Malden City Councillor at large Carey McGerry 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. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Carey McDonald City Councilor at large spondence to the Malden Advocate this week said he was present for the vote and did vote in favor of the charter reform ordinance package. Councillor McDonald also wrote that he appreciated the Advocate's coverage of the City Charter update process and that night's meeting overall. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Pictured from left to right: Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s District Staff Assistant, Samira Rouba; Hazel's parents, Wil Hause and Nicole Queen; Hazel Queen; Mayor Gary Christenson; and Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin. (Courtesy photo) H azel Queen was the 1st-place winner in the 5th Congressional District Art Show for her acrylic work “The Future is in Her Hand.” The work highlights how in the Democratic Republic of Congo 25.4 million people are food insecure, the highest number for any country in the world. The Art Competition Reception with announcement of awardees was on April 30 at the Malden Public Library. According to Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s website, “Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each congressional district…. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol…” The winner receives other accolades, such as a trip to D.C. for the reception. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Donald was not present for the vote on the ordinance changes associated with the procedure. Councillor McDonald was reported in the story to be present and voting in support of the accompanying home rule petition approval. Councillor McDonald, in correMHS freshman Hazel Queen takes 1st place in 5th Congressional District Art Show Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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