Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 19 den AADD -FREEBy Steve Freker our finalists have been named to become Malden Public Schools’ new district leadF er beginning July 1. Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora at Monday night’s School Committee announced that the following candidates are the fi nalists for the post: —Brent Conway, Assistant Superintendent, Pentucket Regional School District —Robin Desmond, Chief Academic Officer, Lowell Public Schools — Dr. Timothy Sippel, Executive Director of Schools, Worcester Public Schools Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg Supt. Search Committee Co-Chairperson —Paul Texeira, Director of English Language Education and Title III, Medford Public Schools The School Committee meeting was held Monday night in Jennifer Spadafora Supt. Search Committee Co-Chairperson the Jackson City Council Chambers at Malden City Hall. Vice Chair Spadafora, who SUPERINTENDENT | SEE PAGE 7 City mourns loss of renowned artist and Malden native Frank Stella Malden’s Maximus Angel was honored before the May 1 playoff game against Miami by the Boston Celtics. (Courtesy photo) By Steve Freker N ow, even the Boston Celtics and their fans know all about Malden’s hero fi rst-grader Maximus Angel. HERO | SEE PAGE 20 Memorial Day Flag Placement at Malden Cemeteries May 13-17 www.advocatenews.net Have a Safe & Happy Mother's Day CTE CAT AT Published Every Friday Superintendent Search Committee names four finalists for position Candidates are from Lowell, Medford, Pentucket and Worcester school districts 617-387-2200 E Friday, May 10, 2024 BOSTON CELTICS: Malden’s Maximus Angel is ‘A Hero Among Us’ Linden STEAM Academy fi rstgrader honored for quick action to help stricken teacher City Hall employees prepare to install fl ags at Veterans' graves at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Courtesy City of Malden) Special to the Advocate I Frank Stella is shown being presented with the Key to the City as Mayor Gary Christenson, right, and State Rep. Steve Ultrino look on. (Courtesy photo) t is with profound sadness that the City of Malden announces the passing of Malden native Frank Stella, the celebrated artist whose innovative works have left an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art. I Born and raised on Main Street in Malden, Frank Stella’s artistic journey began here, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. His groundbreaking contributions to the art world spanned over six decades, during which he challenged conventions and redefi ned the boundaries of abstract expressionism. His bold and dynamic compositions, ARTIST | SEE PAGE 20 n preparation for Memorial Day, Mayor Gary Christenson and some City Hall employees recently joined DiFLAG | SEE PAGE 8
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