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MALDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Superintendent Dr. Sippel updates Entry Plan progress; Vice Chair Spadafora reviews teacher contract negotiations In 2025 full day off, day before Thanksgiving coming; ‘Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day’ celebrated By Steve Freker H e’s visited over 400 classrooms, sifted through hundreds of comments and suggestions and with the assistance of his leadership team sifted through the responses of many surveys – from each and all groups of stakeholders in the Malden Public Schools district. With the goal of formulating and then establishing a strategic plan to guide the future of the Malden district, Superintendent of Schools Timothy SipSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 12 B SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel (at far right) outlined and updated his Entry Plan at Monday night’s Malden School Committee meeting. Also shown, from left to right, are School Committee Clerk Arianna Langston, Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), and Chairperson Mayor Gary Christenson (Advocate Photo) STORIES & ART FROM THE HEART: Malden, Everett teens create inspiring perspectives on cultural impact of immigrants Over 90 students participated in Immigrant Learning Center (ILC) annual media contest with essays, artwork, videos MOST WINS IN MASS!: Malden Baseball leads the state in victories, takes over first place in GBL at 12-1 Billy Gavin grabs 5th save and 3rd win over Everett (3-2 win) and Somerville (6-3 win); freshman Davante Layne leads GBL in hitting (.487) By Nick Toscani illy Gavin was a beast on the mound for Malden this week in leading the Golden Tornado Baseball squad to wins over Everett and Somerville. Malden soared to 12-1 overall with the pair of victories, giving the locals the MOST wins in the state of Massachusetts! Malden also improved to 8-1 in the Greater Boston League (GBL), moving into sole possession of first place. Gavin on Wednesday went the distance with his third straight complete game win for Malden in the 6-3 win over Somerville, on the road at Trum Field. The lanky righthander scattered 5 hits and struck out 6 for Malden, allowing ZERO earned runs. Somerville got all of its 3 runs in a rocky top of the third inning for Gavin and Malden, as the Highlanders tied the game at 3-3. Gavin settled down nicely after that, allowing only three more baserunners in the final four innings, only 2 hits and just 1 walk. After a leadoff single by Somerville sophomore Preston Ardolino (2-for-2, 2 walks) to start Billy Gavin picked up a save in a win over Everett on Monday and then pitched a complete game in a 6-3 win over Somerville on Wednesday. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) the bottom of the 4th inning, Gavin retired the next 8 batters in a row. Leading 6-3, Gavin KOed the first two Somerville batters in order, walked Ardolino and then BASEBALL | SEE PAGE 9 All the Malden High School First, Second and Third Place Winners and Honorable Mention Awardees are shown above with Malden Public Schools leaders. From left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson (also chairperson of the Malden School Committee), Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo and, at far right, Malden Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. and, second from right, Malden High School Social Studies Team Leader Kurtis Scheer. (Advocate Photos) By Steve Freker H is mom did not wait to see what happened, she made it happen, going door-to-door in their predominantly Latino neighborhood in Miami to offer goodwill and an invitation to share a beloved Asian holiday. In so doing, she instilled in her son, ART | SEE PAGE 10

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Registration open for Mystic River Rugby Youth Rugby Summer Rugby Program M ystic River Rugby Youth Rugby located at Pine Banks Park, (Malden / Melrose) is starting its Summer Rugby Program beginning June 16th every Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm for the Flag rugby (Mini Gulls, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th) Middle School Tackle (7th/8th). Starting on June 17th every Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 pm -8:30pm for the High School Boys and Girls Training. All trainings are held at Pine 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. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Linda showed off her miniature “Derby ” hat during the Kentucky Derby party hosted by Mystic Valley Elder Services. (Courtesy photo) Linda Martorana and Angie Flynn from the Malden Housing Authority posed with 630 Salem St. resident Walter Clark. (Courtesy photo) picked their favorite to win and marked it with a horse-andjockey figure. The winners received a gift card of their choice on the Monday following the Derby. Everyone had breakfast together and had a great time sharing their theories on the winning pony. Staff from the Malden Housing Authority attended and even dressed up in feather boas and headbands! Banks Park, at the rugby pitch next to the dog park. Register for 2025 Mystic River Youth Rugby using the following link: https://go.teamsnap.com/ forms/478713 We are thrilled to welcome back all returning players as well as new Mystics to the Gull's Nest for a fantastic year ahead. Any questions please feel free to reach out to Mike Rudzinsky Tel 617-240-1585 or email Michael.Rudzinsky@gmail.com R Down and Derby at 630 Salem St. Mystic Valley Elder Services treats residents to a ‘Day at the Races’ Special to the Advocate esidents of 630 Salem St. in Malden enjoyed a “Day at the Races” on May 2 in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) decorated the common room like Churchill Downs for the occasion. Terri Fitzgerald, MVES’ Resident Services Coordinator at the building, brought miniature Derby hats for the ladies to wear. Terri also created a board where each resident Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 3 Senator Lewis, lead sponsor of the Fair Share Amendment, helps invest surplus Fair Share dollars in education and transportation O n May 8, 2025, State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass a $1.33 billion supplemental budget bill mandating using surplus Fair Share Amendment (FSA) revenue to continue investing in public education and transportation projects across the Commonwealth. The FSA, which was approved by Massachusetts voters in 2022 to implement an additional 4% state income tax on annual household income over $1 million, has proved to be immensely successful, raising billions of dollars over projections for the Commonwealth that must be used only for public education and transportation purposes. Using Fair Share revenue over the past few years, the state legislature has been lowering the cost of public higher education, including making community college free for all students; increasing access to high-quality, affordable early education; fixing roads and bridges; investing in improvements to the MBTA; providing universal, free school meals for all K-12 students; and more. The Fiscal Year 2025 state budget previously allocated the use of $1.3 billion of Fair Share revenue, but due to FSA revenues exceeding projections, the Senate was able to pass this supplemental budget with an additional $1.33 billion of Fair Share revenue. More than doubling the FY25 state budget’s FSA investment, this supplemental budget will be used to expand career and technical education opportunities for students, provide more support for K-12 special education costs, support public transit, provide additional road and bridge funding for local municipalities, and more. Senator Lewis was able to include $750,000 specifically allocated for local education and transportation funding for the communities in his district. “I am proud to have been the lead Senate sponsor of the Fair Share Amendment. With this revenue from the state’s highest earners, we can make additional investments in the high-quality public schools and transportation infrastructure that help make Massachusetts a top-ranking state to live in and raise a family,” said Senator Lewis. “These Fair Share dollars will be especially helpful now when so many municipalities and school districts are facing severe fiscal challenges.” Highlights of this Fair Share supplemental budget include: • $248 million (M) for K-12 special education costs, including circuit breaker reimbursements to local school districts • $190M to cities and towns for local transportation projects, including improvements to roads, bridges and culverts • $370M for the MBTA, including $20M for the MBTA’s low-income fare relief program • $50M for local school construction relief to support districts experiencing increased construction costs due to inflation and tariffs • $25M for early literacy programs to support accelerated literacy growth for students in kindergarten through grade 3 • $100M for career technical education capital grants to expand capacity and accommodate additional career technical educational opportunities for students • $190M for public higher education facilities deferred maintenance, including $10M for lab resources for community colleges • $10M for English Language Learning programs to reduce the waitlist for services for speakers of languages other than English to learn English and subsequently help fill in-demand jobs As the Massachusetts House of Representatives had previously passed (140-14) its own There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available version of the FSA supplemental budget proposal on April 9, 2025, a Conference Committee will be appointed to reconcile the differences between the two bills before a compromise bill is sent to Governor Maura Healey for her signature and/or other actions. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us!

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 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 S Sen. Lewis announces virtual Office Hours for May tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding virtual Office Hours on Monday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com, use the following URL or enter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 Senator Lewis also holds Jason Lewis State Senator regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester). For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at 617722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov. Greetings, Mr. Mayor! WELCOME: Former Malden Mayor Ed Lucy is shown greeting Bowman Street resident Kevin Larsen at the recent wine tasting event at the Malden Public Library. (Courtesy photo) Malden Arts announces Mural Unveiling on May 19 M alden Arts is excited to announce that we are planning our next phase of public art in Malden. We will continue to expand the Artline along the Northern Strand Community Trail, and beyond, with more murals, sculptures, benches and/or enhanced community hubs. On Monday, May 19, 2025 from 5-7 PM, Malden Arts will unveil their latest mural designed by Fred Seager, a founder of Malden Sketch Group. This mural gives tribute to Malden-born author and attorney Erle Stanley Gardner. Gardner is most famous for penning the Perry Mason books, which were turned into a TV series. He was also a champion of immigrant rights and founded The Court of Last Resort in the 1940s. We thank Mayor Gary Christenson for his continued support of the arts and for making this project possible! Please join us for the "Open-Air" unveiling and presentation of the mural near the intersection of Main Street and the Northern Strand Trail (next to the Wonder Women and Keith Knight murals). Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram and learn about how you can get involved. MaldenArts02148@gmail.com.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 5 ‘Artists Take the Street’ in Malden Center on May 24 M alden Center will burst into color and sound on Saturday, May 24, as the Artists Take the Street Festival brings art, music and hands-on creativity to Pleasant Street. The free outdoor celebration, which is presented by Creative Malden and The Gallery@57, will run from 12:004:00 p.m. along 47–75 Pleasant St. The event will showcase live art demonstrations from Malden artists Grace Julian Murthy, Anna Thai, Ella Bessmer, Elizabeth Scorsello, Tamara Matzkin, Ginny Remedi Brown, Lisa L. Sears, Linda Dolph, Bhagyashree Lulay, Elizabeth Campbell Tompkins and other local artists. They will give attendees a chance to see creativity in action – and even create their own art through interactive craft stations. Live music will fill the street with performances by fusion guitarists Kiernan Ceide and Vivian Busold, as well as a set by the Kim Maria Trio, a local jazz ensemble known for their smooth, vibrant sound. Families will find plenty to enjoy: face painting, balloon twisting and other kid-friendly activities. The event is designed to be accessible and engaging for everyone, whether you’re a practicing artist, an art lover or just looking for a fun afternoon out. Sponsored by East Cambridge Savings Bank and the Mass Cultural Council, Artists Take the Street reflects a growing movement in Malden to use public space to celebrate the arts and foster community connection. “This is about bringing people together around creativity,” say event organizers. “We want to make art visible, accessible, and part of everyday life in Malden.” (Courtesy photos) SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ Ann Marie Bionelli, 1938-2025 By Peter Levine M 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 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 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma alden Musings is sad to report that Ann Marie (Lucia) Bionelli aka “Marie” passed away on March 14, 2025, at 86. Mother of Bobby, Kim, John and Judy – the Bionellis relocated out of Somerville in 1971 because of John’s severe asthma attacks. In a recent talk with John, he mentioned that he would have to walk up a hill to school and by the time he arrived he was in such bad shape his moms would have to come and get him and take him home. He missed 100 days of first grade. Finally, she said enough is enough, we are moving out to the country; so, they loaded up the truck and they moved to Beverly – Hills that is – wait, wrong family, they moved to Maldonia! That’s when they settled on Emerald Street in the shadows of the Emerson School with John finally graduating out of the second grade at age 17 (I kid, of course). With Marie’s sister Aida already having her feet firmly planted on Medford Street, she joined the Sensales in Malden and never left. Marie hailed from Mustang Country over the Fells in Medford – Riverside Ave. Her father held odd jobs in Meffa and ended up caretaker at Walden Marie & Bob Bionelli (Courtesy photo) Woods in Concord. After her stint at Medford High

School, one of her first jobs was working as a waitress at Friendly’s in Wellington Circle. Whenever Jackie Gleason would come to town to visit his pallie Frankie “Crazy Guggenheim” Fontaine, he would stop in to dine. She loved waiting on the “Great One,” as his tips were always generous. She then went to work in Boston’s Financial District as a secretary. One of her coworkers was Norma Bionelli, who introduced her brother and future husband Bob to her, and the rest, as they say, is history. Their fairy tale romance sadly ended in 1991 with Bob’s passing. John’s career path journey is long and storied with a stop working for the Boston-based band The Del Fuegos. One of his jobs with the band was storing their equipment when they got off tour. For convenience’s sake he would store it close to home in a storage facility on Eastern Ave. next to the PV Sports Shop. With just John making several trips up a freight elevator, he would have to leave thousands of dollars’ worth of band gear in the truck while making the trek up to the second floor. Not taking any chances with leaving the gear unattended and open to Malden’s more mischievous residents, he would recruit his mother to stay in the truck and keep watch on all those fine, expensive vintage guitars The Del Fuegos had in their stable. Marie protected the truck’s contents like a secret service agent, not letting even a guitar pick go missing. She was tough when she had THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 • I spotted 1980 Malden High to be, but she was also a softy – letting John at age 16 roadie for the Malden-based garage rock band Boys Life but not before a severe vetting of their manager Dave (Surette). Protecting young Johnny from Boston clubland was her first priority. She done good because John survived and thrived with flying colors. Throughout her life, Mrs. B was extremely supportive of her four children and absolutely adored her grand- and great-grandchildren – more than words could express on these pages. Marie was always excited to see my mother (Dorothy) riding her bike through the streets of Edgeworth. My moms would stop and the two would end up talking for what seemed like forever. Mrs. B would then go home and tell the kids how nice it was to have seen Dotty and how they chatted until it was time to make supper for all the kiddies. My brother David was a huge Mrs. B fan and would religiously bring her a red rose every Christmas Eve. Tradition for the Bionellis and Levines was important, and my brother David never missed an opportunity to show his love for her – his heart made of pure gold. For the last 20 or so years, Marie made 89 Pearl St. her home – a place filled with love, laughter and countless memories. Her presence touched everyone around her, and she will be deeply and forever missed by family and friends alike. Amen. It is said in “Malden Musings”... Everett Supplies Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •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! School graduate Paul Lussier in a Big Y commercial! For real! That made me very happy! Retired New Hampshire enforcement officer, musician, actor; there ain’t much that Paul hasn’t done and hasn’t done well. More on Paul in the very near future. I promise. • Ghost signs are rare in Malden. The oval Boston Leader plaque between Malden Family Dental and Hugh O’Neill’s on Pleasant Street and the gorgeous Gordon’s remnant that greets you warmly as you enter the M.A.T.V. studio (also on Pleasant Street) are excellent but, again, rare examples. None more spectacular than the Black’s Furniture old wall advertisement that is holding on for dear life on the side of the former City Hall building at 17 Pleasant St. (aka The Granada Theatre). Calling all historic minded volunteers of Malden. Bring it back to life! Get some paint, get the gang together and make this a mural that will rival Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” two blocks away. No, I don’t want to help paint it, just thought I’d throw the idea out there. LOL. • Who else caught the quick interview on CNBC Boston with MHS Class of ’77s Johnny Furlong about his basketball relationship with his former teammate at Salem State College, New York Knicks coach Tom “Thibs” Thibodeau? Good stuff, John. • Speaking of the Highland Café... one of the Highland’s more famous patrons was MalPage 7 den Peace Officer Walter Hook, who loved his Highland beef stew, was one of the arresting officers of the alleged Boston Strangler Albert DiSalvo and also contributed to humanity the iconic Highland Café logo that we all grew to know and love. I’ll fact check that last claim with former Highland CEO Dave “Sharpest Elbows on the Hoop Court” Angelo and get back at y’all ASAP. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – I don’t mention Malden Catholic nearly enough in my columns – but let’s set the record straight: It’s not by design. Some of my best MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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For Questions and Additional Information contact Malden Police Animal Control: 781-397-7171 x1302 MALDEN Residents and ALSO Residents from Everett, Revere, Saugus & Other Surrounding Communities are ALL welcome at this RABIES CLINIC Please PROTECT your Pets by getting them Vaccinated! than $1 million annually, to fund $617 million for education-related projects and $670 million for transportation-related ones. The House has already approved its own version of the budget and a House-Senate conference committee will hammer out a compromise version that will be sent to Gov. Maura Healey. The surtax was created by voters in November 2022 when they voted for a constitutional amendment, dubbed by supporters as the “Fair Share Amendment,” that allows a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the constitutional amendment requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, affordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” A total of $370 million of the $670 million for transportation will be used for various MBTA projects. The $617 million for education includes $248 million for special education; $190 million for higher education; $50 million for local school construction; $25 million for literacy growth; $100 million for Career Technical Education Capital Grants; and $10 million for English Language Learning Programs. Senators had filed 317 amendments to the budget but there were no roll call votes on any of the individual amendments. Instead, the Senate approved or rejected some individual amendments, some with debate and some without debate, on unrecorded voice votes which do not allow the public to see how individual senators voted. To move things along even faster, the Senate also did its usual “bundling” of many amendments. Instead of acting on each amendment one at a time, dozens of the proposed amendments are bundled and put into two piles— one pile that will be approved and the other that will be rejected, without a roll call, on voice votes where it is impossible to tell which way a senator votes. Senate President Karen Spilka, or the senator who is filling in for her at the podium, orchestrates the approval and rejection of the bundled amendments with a simple: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The Ayes have it and the amendments are approved.” Or: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The No’s have it and the amendments are rejected.” Senators don’t actually vote Yes or No, and, in fact, they don’t say a word. The outcome was predetermined earlier behind closed doors. “This bill answers the clear message that our residents sent us in 2022—to invest these dollars across the state to continue building the high-quality education and transportation systems Massachusetts deserves," said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “At a time of economic uncertainty, we are committed to supporting our schools and making sure that residents can travel safely, and these Fair Share funds allow us to do that.” Although no senators voted against the budget, there was opposition to it from outside the Senate. “The Senate’s $1.3 billion supplemental budget is yet another example of Beacon Hill’s addiction to unchecked spending,” said Paul Craney, executive director of the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “Instead of showing restraint or using this opportunity to reform broken systems like the MBTA, lawmakers are rushing to shovel taxpayer money into a badly mismanaged MBTA that is riddled with inefficiency. Voters were told surtax revenue would be used responsibly—this bloated bill proves otherwise. Massachusetts taxpayers deserve accountability, not another blank check for Beacon Hill’s failures.” “I’m pleased the Senate has passed this Fair Share supplemental budget, prioritizing regional equity while also maintaining fiscal integrity during these highly uncertain times,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues, (D-Westport) Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “By utilizing almost $1.3 billion in one-time surplus surtax revenues, the proposal strengthens the commonwealth’s economic foundation by making meaningful investments in education and transportation. This budget plan reaffirms the Senate’s strong commitment to educational excellence, provides significant resources for special education and makes substantial investments in our transportation infrastructure. It goes above and beyond to give everyone a ‘fair share.'" “Amid waves of uncertainty at the national level and devastating federal cuts, the Massachusetts Senate answered the call of residents to use surplus Fair Share Amendment funds to invest equitably in education and transportation across the commonwealth,” said Senate Ways and Means Vice Chair Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “The Senate bill passed today will provide transportation solutions for small, rural towns, will begin addressing the debilitating backlog of deferred maintenance on public higher education campuses, will provide meaningful help to school budgets pushed to the breaking point, and more.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.3 billion budget.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL RECOGNIZE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING AS A SPORT (H 639) – The Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would designate and treat high school cheerleading as a legitimate sport and have it governed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) which currently governs 19 other high school sports. BHRC | SEE PAGE 14 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 9 BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 1 got the final batter of the game to hit a popup to freshman second baseman Davante Layne to end the game. Malden’s offense was led by freshman leadoff man Davante Layne, who had his second three-hit game of the season (3for-4, 2 RBIs) and improved his GBL-leading batting average to .487 (20-for-41). Freshmen Nick D’Anna (single, double) and Devin Otero Milonopoulos (2for-2, double), also were offensive leaders for Malden. In all, Malden got 7 of its 11 hits for the game from 9th graders. McMahon (5-1) and Layne lead Malden past Everett On Monday, in a 3-2 win on the road at Everett, Gavin came on to pitch the 7th in relief, stared transfer from Malden Catholic who is one of the team’s leading batters. With the bases now loaded and Gavin working with a 3-2 lead and “without a net,” the tightrope began. He went 3-1 on the next hitter, Freshman Davante Layne (23) went 2-for-3 on Monday in a win over Everett and 3-for-4 against Somerville on Wednesday to raise his Greater Boston Leagueleading batting average to .487 (20-for-41). (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) and striking out 3. Davante Layne went 2-for-3 for Malden and senior Brayan Jose had a clutch, RBI double down the right field lane, which set up senior captain Bo Stead for a clutch, 2-run single, which snapped a 1-1 tie game and gave Malden the 3-1 lead. Everett came back to climb within a run in the bottom of the 6th when Tyler Freni and Gaffigan drew leadoff walks and Freni came all the way around to score on an RBI single by Derek Soper. With Everett rallying hard, Layne made the top defensive play of the game when he gloved a low line shot seed, only about 5 inches off the ground, at second for an inning-ending, rally-killing out. Layne had also made a super snag off a spinning popup going away from his glove for the first out of that inning. Soper pitched a solid game Ryan McMahon held the host Crimson Tide to only two hits in six full innings of mound work in a 3-2 win for Malden on Monday. (Advocate Photo) down a bases-loaded, 1-out situation and got a strikeout and a mile-high popup to Ryan McMahon at shortstop to end the game to make Malden 11-1 overall. McMahon (5-1) had pitched six full innings for his 5th pitching win against Everett, holding the Crimson Tide to just 2 hits for Everett, scattering 5 hits and striking out 7 in a complete game effort. Malden made a pitching and position change to start Everett’s bottom of the 7th. McMahon left the mound and moved to shortstop and Gavin left short and took over the mound. Ewing led off with a single for Everett, but Malden got a spectacular play at shortstop from McMahon, who gloved a sizzler off the bat of the speedy Jevaun Berberena, then fired a missile across the diamond to get the out by a half a step. Miguel Santana then worked a 1-2 count back to a single, and then the runners went to second and third on a bobbled cutoff throw. With first base open and the winning run already on second base, Malden opted to intentionally walk the dangerous Tyler Freni, a Tide sophomore Gaffigan, but then got the Tide senior to swing at 2 chest-high fastballs and get the strikeout for out #2. Gavin then went 1-1 to Soper before getting the Tide pitcher to hit a major league, sky-high popup to McMahon at shortstop, who camped under it and gloved it for the final out to seal the Malden win. *** DIAMOND DUST: Despite the loss, Everett second-year Head Coach Malik Love has the Tide off to their best baseball start in years, now at 6-5 overall and 3-3 in the Greater Boston League... Before its only loss of the season to Medford, Malden was off to an 8-0 start and had won a school record 18 straight regular season games dating back to last season when it won 10 in a row to close out the regular season... After a 4-16 season in 2022, Malden went 11-9 overall in 2023, 16-5 overall in 2024, and with its 12-1 start this year is now 39-15 from 2023 to the present, a .722 winning percentage overall... Malden Baseball is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, May 3, in the Ferry Street parking lot (beside CVS) – only $10.00 a wash by Team Members and Baseball Boosters!

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 ART | FROM PAGE 1 Alex, a Malden High School junior, a life lesson in the values of preserving his family’s culture of origin and sharing what is dear to them with others. Estandelle, a Malden High senior, cherishes “soup joumou” and her Haitian heritage, but just as strongly, along with her family, now embraces and incorporates American red-letter days, such as July 4 and Thanksgiving Day, into their annual calendars. Katerin’s parents were both just 17 when she came into this world in El Salvador. They came to the U.S. to leave behind poverty and an inadequate educational system with dreams of better lives for their young family. She is now an Everett High senior looking to move on to colSPRING POP-UP MARKET SATURDAYS 11AM - 2PM MAY 17 JUNE 21 THE YARD @ BEACHMONT SQUARE 10 SUFFOLK DOWNS BOULEVARD SUFFOLK DOWNS - REVERE, MA (Steps from Beachmont Station & Amaya ) JOIN US AT OUR UPCOMING SPRING POP-UP MARKETS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REVERE BEACH FARMER’S MARKET, FOR A DAY OF FARM-FRESH GOODIES, ARTISANAL BITES, AND FUN SPRING ACTIVITIES! The ILC Executive Director Vincent Rivers introduced staff on hand to honor the contest winners. Hana Wanas, Malden High School Class of 2028, addressed the audience after accepting the First Place Award in Best Video Category. Students and guests applauded when the winners were announced. (Advocate Photos) Malden Mayor Gary Christenson greeted the audience at The ILC Awards Ceremony. He gave his initial greeting in the Chinese language Mandarin dialect. (Advocate Photos) Malden High’s Jason Juan addressed the audience. He was the First Place Winner in the Artworks Category. (Advocate Photos) Hana Wanas of Malden High School was the First Place Winner for Best Video. (Advocate Photos)

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 11 lege this fall. Those are just some of the over 70 local and area students who submitted essays, artworks or videos addressing this year’s theme about the cultural impact of immigrants on American society, competing in the annual Teen Perspectives on Immigration contest hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center (The ILC). Students from high schools in Everett, Malden and Medford all submitted entries, which came in several categories. Student finalists from first place through honorable mention were awarded cash prizes from $50 to $300 during the awards ceremony at Malden High School recently. The students who submitted entries, their family members and teachers and officials from all three school districts were in attendance, including Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel and Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo. Mayor Gary Christenson greeted the audience at the event – held in The Gallery at Malden High School. He spoke exclusively in the Mandarin dialect of the Chinese language for his greeting, then spoke of the cultural impact Malden’s immigrant communities have had on him through the years as a Malden resident. “Students graduate and they leave the local high schools, and they come back several years later and they tell me that they believe by living [in Malden[; it’s just given them such a distinct advantage out in the big world,” Mayor Christenson said. “For a lot of students, they’re experiencing what we have for the very first time. Malden’s diversity provides such an advantage, and I think it will for you and for our community.” Alex Tse, member of the Class of 2026 from Malden High School, read aloud his First Place-winning essay, “The Red Banner That Hung High,” about his experience as a new immigrant to the United States, first living in Miami, Florida, when he arrived from Hong Kong. He wrote of his mother’s successful attempt to share his native country’s celebration of the Lunar New Year, sharing his family’s cultural traditions and learning about others. ART | SEE PAGE 19 Teen Perspectives on Immigration Contest FIRST PLACE: The Red Banner That Hung High By Alex Tse Malden High School Class of 2026 T he first Lunar New Year I spent in Miami didn’t feel like a celebration at all. Back when I was in Hong Kong, the streets would glow with the saturated red of lanterns and festive banners. The air would carry the smell of festive foods, and the city would pulse with excitement. Family gatherings, exchanging red pockets filled with money that symbolize wealth and luck, snapping firecrackers – the celebration was too prominent for anyone to ignore, as the entire city moved concertedly to welcome the new year. “Ano nuevo lunar, que es eso?” Lunar did not exist in my neighborhood in Miami. That was the response when I tried to tell someone that it was the Lunar New Year. On the day of the New Year, the sky was dull and gray, as if it had forgotten what the day carried. In school, the hallways were filled with the usual noise of students hurrying to class, oblivious to the weight the day carried for me. There were no red banners, no well wishes – just another ordinary day. I was lonely at school. My classmates spoke Spanish, and their rapid conversations formed a wall I could not break through. At times when I attempted to talk, whether it is about school or the festival, their confused expressions made me want to retreat further into myself. What does it mean to celebrate something when no one around you recognized it? I found myself questioning whether my traditions still mattered, if they existed only in my memories. My mother, having sensed my unusuality, decided to introduce our culture into the new home. Despite her limited English, and even more limited Spanish, she knocked on our neighbor’s door with the red banner in hand. She smiled warmly. “Lunar New Year!” she said. She gestured toward the decorations and Alex Tse, Malden High School Class of 2026, wrote the First Place Essay in the Immigrant Learning Center’s “Teen Perspectives on Immigration” Contest and was awarded a $300 prize. (Advocate Photos) pressed on. “Good Luck. Happy New Year,” she attempted. Sensing that there was confusion, she mimed hanging the banner and pointing at the sky. “Lucky,” she repeated. “Ah, suerte! Lucky! For new year?” Mrs. Cruz replied with Spanish-infused English that she had moved from Mexico not long ago. My mother beamed, nodding vigorously. The following morning, I woke to see Mrs. Cruz’s front porch getting fluttered with red banners. A victory! Soon, word spread, and more and more people approached with curiosity regarding the decorations. We spent time explaining the tradition: the symbol of red for prosperity, the giving of red envelopes and the importance of family gatherings, all of which highlighted the significance of the tradition. Many neighbors joined us, coloring their houses in red with the banners. They also shared their own traditions with us – how our families celebrated Dia de los Muertos or Three Kings’ Day – and we recognized many commodities within our shared reverence for ancestors, family and prosperity. It was the beginning of something greater. By the following year, red banners were hung on more homes. Some neighbors even learned to say “Gong Hei Fat Choy” or “Xin Nian Kuai Le.” Mrs. Cruz made tamales and brought them over while my mother prepared dumplings. We blended our traditions and enjoyed the fusion. I no longer felt isolated. My traditions had found a home in America, not by replacing others, but by existing alongside them. This experience is the epitome of American society. Immigrants carry rich traditions that shape and enhance the cultural landscape in America. According to statistics from the Pew Research Center, immigrants and their descendants will account for 88% of the U.S. population growth through 2065. This demographic shift will lead to more fusion of customs, languages and celebrations. Examples include festivals like Diwali, Eid and the Lunar New Year. These once-”niche” observations are now celebrated in cities across the country. This mosaic of culture strengthened America and turned it into a place where different backgrounds coexist and enrich one another. Sharing traditions is not just about preserving cultural identity, it also promotes understanding and unity. A study by the National Immigration Forum found that communities with strong immigrant integration programs tend to experience lower crime rates, higher economic growth and greater civic engagement. When people share their customs, they break down barriers of misunderstanding and prejudice. Food, music and celebrations become bridges between cultures, turning strangers into close-knit friends and fostering a sense of belonging. My experience in Miami CONTEST | SEE PAGE 19 50

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 pel, Ed.L.D. at the May 5 night’s regular meeting of the Malden School Committee presented the latest update of his formal, personal Entry Plan as first-year Superintendent, an overview of ongoing findings and conclusions compiled over the past nine months since he assumed the reins of the district. Supt. Sippel give a brief recap of the Entry Plan previous phases: • Phase 1: Immersion into the Malden community (July through August 2024). • Phase 2: Listening to Learn (August through November 2024). • Phase 3: Learning in Action (August through November 2024). • Phase 4: Analysis and Sharing (December through February 2025). Dr. Sippel then explained he and his team are now immersed in the fifth and final phase of the Entry Plan, Phase 5, which began in March and will continue and conclude in June: “Charting the Future of Malden Public Schools.” Dr. Sippel said that Phase 5 will include the final identification and incorporation of “areas for collective action” from Phase 4, “including the analysis of midyear data” from the district’s seven schools: Early Learning Center (ELC), Beebe K-8 School, Ferryway K-8 School, Forestdale K-8 School, Linden STEAM Academy K-8, Salemwood K-8 School and Malden High School. The objectives of the Phase 5 process would include establishing and delineating: • District Academic Policy • School Improvement Plans • Strategy for District Improvement & FY26 Budget • Next Steps When describing the establishment of the District Academic Policy moving forward, Supt. Sippel used a slide presentation Monday to explain the development process. “The Malden Leadership Team has collaboratively analyzed: • Formative classroom observation • Mid-year data from student assessments • Trends from teacher coaching and professional learning” As for School Improvement Plans (SIPs), Supt. Sippel stressed that these will have a high priority this year, to that end noting that representatives of each of the district’s seven schools will be presenting the respective SIPs live at the next School Committee meeting, Monday, June 2, where members will be able to review them and ask questions. Dr. Sippel said within the SIPs are “Areas for Collective Action” (with SIP Components), including: high expectations for all (academic priorities); meeting diverse needs (multi-tiered systems of support [MTSS] priority); fair access for all (scheduling plan); partnering with families (attendance priority); nurturing a strong workforce (professional WALK, BIKE & ROLL: Malden School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora (second from left), of Ward 3, and Ward 4 School Committee member Dawn Macklin (far left) were joined in front of Malden City Hall at 215 Pleasant St. at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday by Beebe K-8 students and their caregivers in preparation of either bicycling or walking to school as part of a Commonwealth of Massachusetts-sponsored Annual Walk, Bike & Roll Day, where students are encouraged to employ physical activity in making their way to school. (Courtesy Photo) development); strength and stability (resource allocation). Dr. Sippel then outlined the next steps as to the strategy development and implementation for the district “moving forward” as follows: — School leaders are finishing last steps and finalizing improvement plans through May (this month), incorporating feedback through their individual, inschool surveys and discussions with students, staff and School Councils. — School leaders will present School Improvement Plans to the School Committee in June for review and approval. — The district Leadership Team will be working toward a strategy for District Improvement with an aligned FY26 Budget. — Developing a comprehensive Strategic Plan for next year ______ Vice Chair Spadafora gives update on teacher contract negotiations; Malden Schools will off a full day on Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day Meetings are continuing between the Malden School Committee’s Negotiations Subcommittee and the Malden Education Association (MEA) teachers union on a new contract. The existing three-year contract expires on August 1 of this year. A sixth open-to-the-public session was held Wednesday evening in the City Council Chamber at Malden City Hall. This is one of the first years when a continuous series of live, public negotiation sessions have been held. Some portions of the negotiations, most notably financial considerations, continue to be held behind closed doors in executive session – not open to the public. “We’re doing well,” School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3) said at Monday’s regular meeting. “We held our fifth session on April 10 and it was our most productive session.” “We provided some economic responses to the MEA’s financial proposals and came to some definitive agreements on some other issues that we were able to put in place, pending final contract approval,” Vice Chair Spadafora, who is also chairperson of the Negotiations Subcommittee, added. Most notably, for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, she said, are some revised starting times for the K-8 school day; establishment of a 30-minute recess for K-6 students; the elimination of the half-day for teacher professional development most months; and the start of the full day off from classes on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day in November 2025. Vice Chair Spadafora said the plan moving forward is to incorporate professional development work “built into the school days.” The day before Thanksgiving as a full day off from school will be new, as traditionally this has been a half-day dismissal at 11:00 a.m. Also traditionally, schools across then district have hosted “Spirit Days” on the Wednesday half-day, which apparently will still be held, but now moved up to the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025, this year. So the new full day off from school would be on Wednesday, November 26. The Tuesday where the Spirit Days would apparently be held would be on November 25. ______ School Committee approves 1-year Food Service Contract with Aramark, continuing relationship with MPS The Malden School Committee unanimously approved a new, 1-year contract for Aramark Food Services to provide full food service for breakfast, lunch and other requests for the Malden Public Schools in the 202526 school year. Vice Chair Spadafora, who oversaw the discussions on this new contract, noted Aramark was the only respondent for the bid for services. She explained that this year was a “new process. In the past there was an RFP [Request for Proposals], but this year, DESE [state Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education] is running the show.” “We have minimal to no complaints about the service [Aramark] has provided in their first SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 19

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 13 Baseball Tornadoes Battle Revere in GBL Matchup Starting pitcher for Malden Ryan McMahon. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) First baseman Christopher MacDonald works to make the out against an incoming Revere player. Malden’s Devin Otero Milonopoulos at second base looks to make the steal over to third. Christopher ‘Chris’ MacDonald slides safely back to first base. Malden’s William Gavin leaps up to make the catch and the out against Revere. MHS head coach Steve Freker looks on from the dugout. Robert ‘Bo’ Stead awaits his opportunity to make a run for second base. Malden’s Robert ‘Bo’ Stead tags a player from Revere out at home plate. The Malden High Varsity baseball team celebrate at home plate after a Christopher MacDonald homerun. Aidan Brett at bat for Malden. Nicholas D’Anna slides into home plate scoring for Malden. Malden’s Davante Layne rounds third base looking to make his way to home plate. William Gavin takes the mound late in the game for Malden.

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE16 “Cheering is a highly competitive and athletically challenging sport,” said sponsor Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). “It should receive the same recognition and resources as any other sport in the commonwealth and as such, needs to be classified properly.” Supporters said that Bay State high school cheerleading is currently governed by the Massachusetts Schools Administrators’ Association which only supports Cheer/Game Day, Dance and eSports. They argued it would be more appropriate to have the MIAA run and support this highly athletic and competitive sport. THE BEAN NEW DEAL (S 922) – The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on a bill, dubbed the Bean New Deal, designed to help more people understand the climate, health and environmental benefits of diets that involve plant-based protein sources, whether exclusively or just occasionally. It also would ensure that public food establishments and public programs provide access to plant-based protein sources to those who want them. Provisions include ones that would require all state dining halls, cafeterias and canteens to provide at least one plant-based protein source with every meal; ensure that all culinary arts programs at public institutions of higher education provide instruction about plant-based protein sources; direct the Department of Elder Affairs to offer plant-based protein sources to low-income seniors who participate in the Senior Nutrition Program; direct the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to offer voluntary training and resources concerning plant-based protein sources to organizations participating in the National School Lunch Program and other food programs it oversees; and direct DESE, in awarding food-related grants, to consider whether proposals will increase awareness of and access to plant-based protein sources. “Eating more plant-based proteins is beneficial to human health, to the climate and to the environment, but many of us don’t know about those benefits and don’t have access to healthy options like beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and chickpeas,” said SAVE $350when you transform your patio into an outdoor oasis. 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Massachusetts residents should be able to choose food options that foster healthier communities and promote sustainability. This bill would give them that choice." GIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLEGE CREDITS FOR HIGH SCORES ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT PLANS – Another proposal heard by the Higher Education Committee would direct the Department of Higher Education to establish regulatory standards allowing high school students who have achieved a score of 3 or higher on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams to receive college credit at Massachusetts’ state universities. “The American Council on Education and the College Board both recommend granting college credit to students who score a 3 or higher on their AP exam because those who achieve a score in this range are generally more prepared for subsequent coursework than students who only completed the introductory course and did not take the exam,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Providing college credit for AP classes taken in high school allows students to be rewarded for their hard work by giving them much more flexibility to pursue a double major or study abroad, provides a less confusing college application process by setting a uniform standard and saves students tuition money due to the reduced number of classes they have to take.” BAN HOTELS FROM PROIVIDING PLASTIC-PACKAGED TOILETRIES TO GUESTS (S 609) – The Environment and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on legislation that would ban, beginning in January 2027, hotels, motels and boarding houses from providing small plastic-packaged toiletries to guests. Toiletries are defined as a product provided by a hotel “intended to be applied to or used on the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, conditioning or moisturizing including, but not limited to, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and liquid soap.” “For healthier people and a healthier planet, it’s important that we continue shifting away from using plastic materials,” said sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “Their production and disposal contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, their usage leads to microplastic contamination and they continue to be among the most harmful materials littered through our neighborhoods and our natural resource areas. Because there are logical, less harmful and even more convenient ways to provide shampoos, soaps and the like at hotels, banning the plastic packaging in this one area is an important, incremental step towards a healthier future.” BAN USE OF HELIUM BALLOONS (H 996) – Another bill heard by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee would ban the intentional release in the air of any type of balloon that is filled with helium or any other type of gas that is lighter than air. Firsttime offenders would be fined $100 and an additional $100 per ten balloons released. Subsequent violations would be fined $500 and an additional $100 per ten balloons released. The ban and fines would not apply to balloons released by or on behalf of a state agency or the United States for scientific or meteorological purposes; hot air balloons that are recovered after their launch; and balloons released by a person under the age of 12. The state would also be required to prepare and make available to retail distributors of balloons notice of this new law and information about the harmful effects of releasing balloons into the environment. The notice must be available in English and in any other language spoken by at least ten percent of the Massachusetts population. Supporters noted that the idea for this bill was first presented by the Provincetown Elementary School 3rd grade class. They said that balloons present a threat of entanglement and ingestion to birds, marine life and mammals. "I sponsored this bill which was previously filed by former Rep. Sarah Peake, with the hope that Massachusetts will follow other states, towns and cities in addressing this environmental waste danger,” said sponsor Rep. Hadley Luddy (D-Orleans). “I look forward to working with the committee to move this legislation forward." ALLOW LEGAL NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE IN CITY AND TOWNS ELECTIONS (H 855) – The Elections Laws Committee held a hearing on a measure that would allow legal non-citizens over the age of 18 to vote in local municipal elections, participate and vote in town meetings and to run for municipal office. Sponsor Rep. Samantha Montano (D-Boston) said this new law would apply to legal non-citizens including Green Card holders and students with visas. “Immigrants are productive members of Massachusetts and should be able to take part in the political activities of their municipalities,” said Montano. “These are documented individuals who pay taxes that directly support their municipal infrastructure. Many parents with immigrant backgrounds aren’t able to participate or aid in their children’s educational experience outside of providing testimony. Additionally, in municipalities that are heavily populated by specific ethnicities, such as the Brazilian population in Framingham or the Cape Verde population in Brockton, this legislation would give these groups proper representation.” “Currently, immigrant populations BHRC | SEE PAGE 16

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 15 Meet the 2024-25 Greater Boston League Winter All-Stars Revere’s Ethan Day leads the list as GBL Boys Basketball MVP after joining the 1,000 Point Club By Steve Freker T he Greater Boston League Winter Season had lots of memorable moments and plenty of outstanding individual and team performances. Some of the triedand-true GBL perennial contenders once again had strong seasons while there were a number of newcomers rising to the top spot. Most notably, those new risers came in basketball, as Lynn Classical nearly went undefeated in league play (13-1) to capture the GBL crown, and Somerville outlasted a three-way race to claim Girls Basketball league honors. One of the most impressive performances in GBL history – which may indeed be a league record – came for Revere High Boys Basketball in the last game of the season on February 18. Revere senior Ethan Day put on a feat for the ages when he scored an incredible 65 points and reached the 1,000-point milestone on his last game as a Patriot. It came in Revere’s 80-53 win over Northeast Voke in the consolation round of the Patton Tournament at Hamilton-Wenham High School. Day needed 65 points, exactly, heading into his final game as a Patriot, and that’s “exactly” what he finished with on that day, for an even 1,000 points for his career. Day joins former Revere Patriot stars Sal Bottari (1987) and Trae Weathers (2010) in the 1,000 Point Club for Revere boys basketball. For his efforts, where he was among the GBL league leaders in both scoring (over 20 points per game) and rebounding (over 10 rebounds per game), Day was named Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season, sharing the honor with Medford High senior Justin Marino. Day was also named Boston Globe Boys Basketball Honorable Mention All-Scholastic. Following is the complete list of Winter Season GBL All-Stars and Most Valuable Players. BOYS BASKETBALL Chelsea: Moe Osman. Everett: Jevaun Berberena, Geordiell Luna-Morales. Lynn Classical: Shyheim Babb, Rolky Brea Arias, Kameron Rucker. Lynn English: Denzel Guillen, Andrew Karoma, Louis Ledesma. Malden: Kaua Dias Fernandes. Medford: Ty Coffill, Justin Marino (MVP). Revere: Ethan Day (MVP), Avi Luong, Joshua Mercado. Somerville: Julian Goodridge, Thomas Griffin. GIRLS BASKETBALL Chelsea: Monica Cespedes. Everett: Emilia Maria-Babcock. Lynn Classical: Divine Egbuta, Keisha Perez. Lynn English: Amara Flores, Alisha Soto. Malden: Manicha Exilhomme, Amanda Fowke (MVP), Ina Toleti. Medford: Kaleigh Dixon, Emma Malerba. Revere: Allyson Oliveira, Marwa Riad, Shayna Smith. Somerville: Regan Antonelli, Nora Gamache, Dyanna Grant Johnson. BOYS HOCKEY Everett/Malden/Revere: Riley Constantine. Lynn English: John Crowley, Tyler Whitten. Medford: Vincent Castro (MVP), Anthony Madarese, Jayden Morgan, Nolan O’Keefe. Somerville: Chris Cassesso, Matthew DeAngelis. COED (BOYS and GIRLS DIVISIONS) WRESTLING Everett: Kevin Argueta, Angel Chinchilla Figueroa, Cristofer Hernandez, David Parada Araujo, Salina Shresthra. Malden: Thomas Cau, Jack Combriello, Obert Jean Louis, Bilal Psarly, Chouaib Saidi, Christopher Seccareccio, Marc Sylvain, Katelynn Vo, Liliana Zin. BOYS INDOOR TRACK Lynn Classical: Anthony Rodriguez. Lynn English: Zamari Omosefe. Malden: Slade Harding, Bryan Jose, Chalais Saintil, Zion Scott-Prevellon. Medford: Brandon Jean, Adam Lewis, Sacha Silvia, Cooper Su. Revere: Edwin Alarcon, Joey Angiulo, Kenan Batic, Kepler Celamy, Youness Chahid, Isaiah DeCrosta, Oliver Escobar, Mo Fares, Bryan Maia, Adam Ourazzouk, Anthony Pelatere, Jeremy X. Somerville: Jake Barczi, Emmett Easton, Robert Leoni, Jackson Love, Kerby Luxama (MVP), Mashruf Mahin. GIRLS INDOOR TRACK Lynn Classical: Mariana De Leon. Lynn English: Dani Deroche, Jade Quero. Malden: Destiny Leon, Helen Xie. Medford: Norah Berson, Sydney Coffill, Isabelle De Sousa-Vieira, Kaye Godcher, Caroline Gomez-McDonald, Anycia Pierre, Magdelawit Takele. Revere: Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez, Gianna Chiodi, Rania Hamdani, Danni Hope Randall, Zizi Kalliavas, Francoise Kodjo, Olivia Rupp, Gemma Stamatopoulos (MVP), Liv Young, Gigi Zierten. Somerville: Annika Bok, Anika Johnson, Marissa Luxama, Eva Meli, McCartney Reedy, Delia Richardson, Olivia Scamman, Annabelle Schneider. BOYS SWIMMING Malden: Alden Deronja, Weiqi Du, Brian Pan, Yinji Wang, James Zhou. Revere: Wilson Feng. Somerville: Van Easter, Odin Evenhus, Oliver Wicks, Julian Zielinski. Revere senior Ethan Day’s 65-point scoring performance on the last day of the season to get exactly to the 1,000 point career scoring club was one of most impressive games in the history of the GBL. (Courtesy/Revere Boys Basketball) GIRLS SWIMMING Malden: Danielle Harrington, Ian Ian Ho, Katie Rice, Hailey Tran, Sophie Tran, Yingyan Xia. Somerville: Coco Brown, Soleil Bryant, Lillis Ekbladh, Elle Gys,

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) Invitation to Bid for Lower School Gymnasium to be built at 31 Granite Street in Malden, MA General Bid Deadline 6/20/2025 1:00 PM Sub Bid Deadline: 6/11/2025 1:00 PM Description: School is seeking bids for a lower school gymnasium to be built at 31 Granite Street, Malden, MA. Plans and specifications will be available on May 21st by requesting from Al Carrier (MVRCS Project Manager) by email to al@carrier-associates.com. A site walk through is scheduled for 11:00am on Tuesday 6/3/25 at 31 Granite Street, Malden, MA. This is a prevailing wage project. Any bid (filed sub or general contract require a valid DCAMM certificate) Sub Bid Categories: Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Waterproofing, Carpet Resilient Flooring, Painting and Wall Covering, Fire Protection and HVAC Bids are to be delivered to: Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, 4 Laurel Street, Malden, MA 02148 Attn.: Rick Veilleux 781 388-0222 x2005, rveilleux@mvrcs.org May 16, 2025 City of Malden Community Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting and Public Information Session Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00 PM CPC Monthly Meeting and Public Information Session Hybrid City Hall Room #105 (in-person), Live streamed via Teams (virtual) On March 28, 2025, Governor Maura Healey signed legislation extending certain COVID-19 relief measures including extending remote meetings for public bodies. The same provisions which permitted public bodies to meet remotely, or convene in a hybrid manner, have been extended through June 30, 2027. This extension allows public bodies to continue to meet remotely or to meet in a hybrid manner, without a quorum of the public body physically present at a meeting location. The law requires that a public body provide “adequate, alternative” access to remote meetings. This meeting will be broadcast to the public and recorded via Teams. Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www. mass.gov/service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuantto-the-act-extending-certain-covid-19-measures. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the link to the Teams webinar: https://shorturl.at/oOCYC If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 Agenda 1. Call to order/ Roll call 2. Public Information Session 3. Approval of meeting minutes from March 19, 2025 4. CPC Plan Update 5. Project status updates 6. Trafton Park MOU extension 7. Other business 8. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting May 09, 16, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE20 are being attacked,” continued Montano. “As such, it is important now more than ever to give these documented populations a voice. This country was founded by immigrants and is rich in cultural diversity because of it.” ALLOW 16-AND 17-YEAR OLDS TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS (H 813) – Another proposal heard by the Election Laws Committee would allow 16and 17-year-olds who are U.S citizens to vote in city and town elections. It also allows them to vote in any presidential primary if the political party for which a presidential primary is held consents to the participation of 16- and 17-year-olds. Sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) said that 16- and 17-year-olds can drive, work local jobs and pay taxes, and have a stake in our education and public safety systems. He noted that when this group votes, there will be a "trickle up" effect on civic participation. “When 16- and 17-year-olds engage in civics, conversations about politics and local issues are brought to the dinner table,” said Connolly. “Parents and family members are engaged in civic life through the 16- and 17-year-olds in their household, with a positive impact on voter turnout for people of all ages. Letting 16- and 17-year-olds vote in presidential primaries gives them a real stake in shaping the future leaders who will make decisions that directly affect their lives for years to come.” OPEN CALL TO DESIGN THE STATE FLAG, SEAL AND MOTTO - The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission, established by the Legislature in 2024, launched an open call to artists, historians, educators, students and members of the public to participate in the effort to redesign the state’s flag, seal and motto. "This is an exciting moment for Massachusetts,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “As we open the call for public submissions, we are inviting everyone across the commonwealth to help reimagine the symbols that tell our story. Our seal, flag and motto should reflect not just our history, but the vibrant, diverse community we are today – and the future we are building together. I can't wait to see the creativity, ideas, and sense of belonging that people across Massachusetts will bring to this process." “We invite everyone, including artists, designers, culture bearers and community members, to contribute ideas that reflect who we are and who we strive to be,” said Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and co-chair of the Advisory Commission. “It’s an opportunity to ensure that every community sees itself in our story.” The Advisory Commission said it is seeking potential design elements that might include nature-based symbols native to Massachusetts, such as the right whale, a critically endangered species for which Bay State waters serve as a vital habitat, the eastern white pine or elm tree, and cranberries. Other potential design elements may include the geographic shape of Massachusetts and coastline imagery that reflects the state’s historical connection to the Atlantic Ocean and maritime industries. These examples are not intended to limit potential submissions. The Commission encourages and welcomes a broad range of designs that capture the full creativity of our citizens. The deadline for submission is June 18. For more information and to submit your ideas, go to mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-seal-flag-and-motto-advisory-commission QUOTABLE QUOTES “The clean energy economy is growing fast and we need to make sure people across Massachusetts can take part in that growth. Today’s summit shows how powerful local collaboration can be. Together, we’re building training pathways that are not only relevant and responsive but also rooted in the needs and aspirations of our communities.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarding more than $7.3 million in grants to enhance workforce development in climatetech. “Massachusetts isn't just the best state to go to school or start your career – it’s also the best state to retire and live your happiest, healthiest life. But we know that far too many of our older residents are facing challenges, especially with affordability, housing and health care. To help ensure older adults in Massachusetts can live longer, healthier lives on their own terms, we are taking steps to make Massachusetts even more age- and dementia-friendly.” ---Gov. Maura Healey signing an executive order and releasing a new age-friendly state plan which will outline improved ways for Massachusetts agencies to serve older adults, following feedback gathered from across the state. “When pharmacies offer discounted drug pricing to its customers, they must also charge MassHealth that same low price. At a time when costs are sky-high, our taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for pharmacies’ inaccurate price reporting.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell filing a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy for charging MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, higher prices than they offered to the public for the same drugs. “In the nationwide race to 100 percent clean and renewable energy, Massachusetts is running with the pack. Now it’s time to take the lead. Power from the sun and wind doesn’t pollute, never runs out and shows up for free. Renewable energy is an idea whose time has come.” BHRC | SEE PAGE 20

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Dr. Allan Wendell Zalk Of Malden. Entered eternal rest on May 10, 2025 at the age of 89. Dr. Zalk was an educator throughout his career, working as a teacher in many areas including driver's education, special educator, guidance counselor, professor, and longtime assistant superintendent for the Malden Public Schools (where he wore many hats simultaneously including director of bilingual education, director of early childhood education, and director of special education, and others). Throughout his career, Dr. Zalk inspired many with his intellect, quiet wit, and humor, gently sparking ideas in others. Proud graduate of Boston University and Yeshiva University, where he was a pioneer in the field of special education and where he fell in love with NYC. Throughout his life, he was a role model for his children, grandchildren, and family through his righteous ways and faith in Judaism. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Mazonson) for over 62 wonderful years; dedicated brother-inlaw of Kenny Mazonson; beloved father of Julie & Barry Cohen and Jodie Zalk; adored grandfather of Maya & Avishai Geller, Ari Cohen & Rachel Borocov, and Shai Cohen; and cherished great-grandfather of Itai & Mia Geller. Dear cousin to many, and uncle of Jason Zalk. Predeceased by parents John and Jennie (Marcus) Zalk, older brother Marvin ("Mark") Zalk, and niece Mara Zalk. Private family services were held at the Goldman Funeral Chapel, interment followed at the Agudas Achim Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of one's choice. Rosalie Antoinette (Abatematteo) DeGurski Passed away peacefully at home on May 5, at the age of 87. A lifelong Malden resident until moving to assisted living in Burlington last August, Rosalie was a remarkable and loving woman, a devoted wife and mother, a loyal friend, an animal lover, an avid reader, and a deeply spiritual person. Her family, her large circle of friends, and the Catholic church were the focus of her life. She loved to advocate for others, to try to improve the world around her, and to spread love to everyone she met. Her smile could light up a room. She was so very excited to be named as co-chair of the resident committee at her assisted living community. She enjoyed gardening and had hundreds of houseplants over the years that she loved to nurture. She loved to crochet and made dozens of afghans over the years which she gifted to family and friends. She could devour a book within a couple of days, especially enjoying Agatha Christie and other mystery authors. She enjoyed keeping up with current events and always had an opinion about the state of the world, often wondering why everyone couldn’t just be kind to and love one another. She is predeceased by her husband and soulmate of 61 years, Edward N. DeGurski; her son, Edward A. DeGurski; her sister, Carol Abatematteo; and her 2 beloved dogs, Annie and Lily. She is survived by her son, Stephen DeGurski and his husband, Michael Begay who she considered as a son, of Albi, France; her daughter-inlaw, Mary DeGurski, of Barrington, NH; her cousin, Patricia Stancato who she considered as her daughter, of Wakefield, MA; her grandchildren, Kathleen DeGurski, of Malden, MA and Edward A. DeGurski Jr, of Stoneham, MA; her great-granddaughter, Ella DeGurski of Stoneham, MA; her sister, Joanne Dermody, of Woodstock, GA; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends. Services are being organized and will be announced in Rosalie’s updated obituary at www.BostonCremation.org/obituaries in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Rosalie’s memory to the MSPCA or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, two of her favorite charities. Claire Ann Hallisey Of Malden, May 1, 2025. Passed away peacefully at Aberjona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winchester. A lifelong resident of Malden, she enjoyed many years of employment at Malden Hospital as a patient escort. Claire is survived by her daughter Sherry Endicott and her husband Peter of Kingston, grandsons Greg of Plymouth, Peter and his wife Colleen of Duxbury, Brian and his wife Molly of Quincy, Sean and his wife Ann of Marshfield, 7 great-grandchildren, brother Leonard Hallisey and his wife Judy of Tewksbury, as well as several nieces and nephews. Claire was preceded in death by her father, Paul E Hallisey, mother Katherine J Hallisey, brother George L Hallisey and his wife Eileen. Visitation were held at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden on Monday, May followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. Services concluded with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. UNDERREPORTED INCOME T here are several Internal Revenue Service code sections that deal with taxpayers who underreport income. Code section 6001 puts the burden on taxpayers to maintain adequate records in order to verify that all of the taxpayer’s income has been reported and that the proper taxable income figure has been calculated for a particular calendar year. If a taxpayer’s accounting system or method utilized does not clearly reflect taxable income, under Section 446(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, the IRS has the authority to compute the taxable income using an alternative method. The IRS is given authority to use what it considers reasonable means to determine the taxpayer’s taxable income when the accounting records employed by the taxpayer do not support the income and deductions reported on a particular income tax return. If there is reason to believe that the taxpayer has not reported all of his or her income, the IRS can use an indirect method in order to reconstruct it. The several available methods employed by the IRS are listed in the Internal Revenue Manual and have been supported in several court cases. In a Third Circuit Court of Appeals case, the IRS was able to successfully reconstruct the taxpayer’s taxable income by analyzing bank deposits, cancelled checks, currency transactions, electronic debits, electronic transfers and account credits. Cash expenditures not from deposited funds or nontaxable sources were added to the taxpayer’s income. Deductible expenses that were not claimed on the taxpayer’s original return were, however, allowed as an offset to the unreported income. This theory of reconstructing income and expenses is supported in the Circuit Court of Appeals case of Calhoun v. United States, 591 F2d 1243, 1245 (9th Circuit, 1978). Based upon the reconstructed taxable income, the IRS assessed the taxpayer an additional income tax representing the deficiency as well as penalties for fraud. The Tax Court had originally sided with the IRS and the appeals court affirmed its decision. The taxpayer must maintain adequate records in order for the IRS to properly be able to determine if the correct taxable income figure has been reported. Also supporting this proposition is the case of Agnellino v. Commissioner, 302 F2d 797, 798-99 (3rd Circuit 1962). In this case and in many others, the court had determined that it is indeed the taxpayer’s responsibility to maintain adequate records in order to properly reflect income. If this is not the case, the IRS is authorized to employ various methods in order to arrive at the correct figure. In unreported income cases, it is presumed that the IRS’deficiency determination is corJoseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. rect so long as it is not “without rational foundation”. United States v. Janis, 428 US 433, 441(1976). A court may find that the IRS’ reconstruction of the taxpayer’s taxable income is reasonable and the burden of proof is then upon the taxpayer to prove otherwise. I always advise my clients to report all of their income. It’s very difficult to persuade a jury that you simply forgot to report the income. You are much better off being more aggressive with claiming deductions. It would be more likely than not for the deduction to simply be disallowed, unless the claimed deduction was so outrageous as to constitute income tax fraud. Taxpayers should also keep in mind that they may also be able to utilize these same methodologies in order to compute taxable income in the event records for some reason do not exist, such as in the case of being lost due to fire, storm or other casualty. If there is a material omission of income (25% or more of the taxpayer’s gross income not being reported on his or her tax return), the statute of limitations is increased from the general 3-year period to a 6-year period. For those taxpayers who choose to not file at all, the statute of limitation period for a particular year does not begin to run until the return is actually filed. It is always best to report all of your income and to file a return if required to. In cases where deductions cannot be substantiated, upon audit, you will lose the deduction.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 friends went to Malden Catholic! Well... actually, none of my best friends did. They were all Malden High guys, of course. But truth be told, some of the best people I admired most growing up wore MC blue and gold. Medford’s very own Mark Cannon, for one – a one-man wrecking crew on the football field at old Brother Gilbert Stadium in the early ’70s, before taking his talents to Holy Cross. Then there’s Danny Meyers, an Amerige Park hoop deity, who made dropping 35 points a night (without the benefit of a three-point line) look like a walk in the park during his mid ’70s run at MC. The late Eddie Norton’s boys, Paul, Mike and Dave, lit up the mid-to-late ’70s sports scene at MC as well, carving out their own famiSavvy Senior by Jim Miller Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us? Living Underwater Dear Living, I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes but know that you’re not alone. Credit card debt has become a big problem in this country for millions of older Americans. According to a recent AARP report, 52 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 have credit card debt, along with 42 percent of those ages 65 to 74. Rising costs of basic expenses like food, housing, utilities and health care are the main culprits. But now, new tariffs on products made in China and other foreign countries will make many goods more expensive, which could make this problem worse. Of older adults carrying a balance, nearly half owe $5,000 or more, and nearly a third owe upwards of $10,000. While paying off credit card debt can feel overwhelming, it’s doable with a solid plan and a bit of belt-tightening and persistence. Here are some strategies to help you tackle it: Create a Budget Start by taking a close look at your income and expenses to see where you can free up money to put toward your credit card debt. Also look for areas to reduce spending, such as dining out, entertainment or subscriptions. And see if you’re eligible for any financial assistance programs (see BenefitsCheckUp.org) that can help boost your budget by paying for things like food, utilities, medicine and health care. Call the Card Company While the average credit-card interest rate is more than 20 percent, some credit card companies may be willing to lower your interest rate or work out a payment plan, especially if you’re struggling. It doesn’t hurt to ask. Pay More Than the Minimum Credit card companies only require the minimum payment, but it’s usually mostly interest. Try to pay more than the minimum every month to make a dent in the principal balance. Choose a Repayment Strategy If you have more than one credit card, pick one and get serious about paying it off. Start with the card that carries the highest interest rate, or the one with the smallest balance. If you focus on paying off the card with the highest interest rate first, you’ll pay less interest over time, saving yourself a lot of money. Once the highest-interest card is paid off, move to the next highest, and so on. Or you may want to start with the card with the smallest balance. Paying off smaller debts quickly can give you a sense of accomplishment and motivate you to keep going. Consolidate Your Debt If you have multiple high-interest cards, look into consolidating your debt with a low-interest personal loan from your bank or credit union. Or consider moving your debts to a balance transfer credit card with 0 percent interest for an introductory period, which is usually 15, 18 or 21 months. This will eliminate the amount of interest you’re paying temporarily. But be careful! Once the introductory promotion ends, the card company will charge interest on any remaining balance. Consider a Debt Management Plan If you need more help, use a nonprofit credit counseling agency (see NFCC.org) to create a debt management plan for you. At no cost, a counselor will go over your income and debts and determine what’s workable. The counselor will then negotiate with your lenders, to get a payment plan that will lower your interest and monthly payments and maybe forgive some debt. If you accept their negotiated offer, you’ll start making one monthly payment to the counseling service, which will in turn pay the issuers. You’ll likely pay the agency a small fee and give up the cards included in the plan, but over time you’ll be able to pay off your debt. 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. ly legacy. My longtime friend, hockey standout Robbie Buckley, and I go so far back that we both remember Jeff Hurley before he pulled his first prank. Long time ago! Robbie grew up tearing it up at Amerige Park before skating his way into the Salem State College Sports Hall of Fame. And speaking of guys who make you proud to call Malden home – my neighborhood paisan and longtime friend, (former) Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis, Class of ’75 at MC – is someone I can’t praise enough, both as a professional and a person. Bobby “Bull” O’Leary, Class of ’68, is another true “stand-up guy” who embodies what it means to be a good man (his younger brother Tecca ain’t a bad guy either) – I’m proud to know him/them. And those Malden Catholic hockey teams of the ’70s? They may have been stocked with skaters from all over, but when they hit the ice, they made all of us from Malden proud to our core. So, for all you Lancer alums reading this, this one’s for you. Thanks for giving us yet another reason to puff out our chests and say, “Yeah, I’m from Malden. Not Malden High, but what the heck!” Insert smiley face. Postscript 1: Just a friendly – and somewhat passionate – reminder: Who exactly is Marie’s little boy, John? Only the guy who’s been Aerosmith’s Road Manager for decades – the backbone behind one of the greatest rock bands America has ever produced. And yes, the very same guy I’ve been campaigning (unsuccessfully so far) to see rightfully inducted into the Malden High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Alumni HOF Committee, I love you all (you know that), but hear me out for a second (again): We’re talking about a kid who grew up in the “shadows of the old Emerson School,” scarfed down Big A subs before he could tie his shoes and logged more hours playing street hockey in the Girls Catholic parking lot than most folks have spent breathing — and this is the guy who’s been steering the biggest, the baddest, most iconic hard rock band this country has ever produced. With all due respect, no debate. And yet...no Hall of Fame nod? Honestly, it feels like the Malden equivalent of the J. Geils Band getting snubbed by the so-called Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. In my humble (but headstrong) opinion: Next time those doors swing open, they ought to swing wide – with John marching right through, alongside the likes of Maldonia music legends like Phil Bynoe, Gary Cherone, Marc Phaneuf and (my landsmen) Jordan Shapiro & Norman Greenbaum. Just saying... and saying it a little bit louder this time. With all due respect, of course. Postscript 2: It’s that time of the year again – the 4th Annual IACC/Nick Bombino American Cancer Society Memorial Bocce Fundraiser, honoring the one and only Nick Bombino! If you’ve ever been to the Italian American Citizen’s Club legendary Winter Classic, you already know the drill: Bocce? Check. Shuffle puck? Oh yeah! Mouthwatering food and perfectly poured drinks? Always and forever. Exclusive tournament tees? You bet. 50/50 raffle? Let it ride! Great energy, handsome people, and (hopefully) killer weather? Fingers crossed; sunglasses will be ready. This isn’t just a day full of friendly competition and backyard bragging rights – it’s a heartfelt tribute to Nick Bombino, son of longtime board member Jerry Bombino and Rosalie. Nick bravely battled cancer, and we honor his legacy the best way we know how: together, in community, with all proceeds going straight to the American Cancer Society. So, grab your squad, polish those bocce balls (or just prep your drink hand) and come be part of something meaningful, memorable and just plain fun. Let’s roll for a cause. See you there on Saturday, May 17, at 9 in the morning. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms.

ART | FROM PAGE 11 “This openness to cultural exchange is what makes [the United States] unique. It is why you can find sushi restaurants next to taco stands, hear different languages spoken on a single street, and see people from all backgrounds celebrating holidays that are not their own.” Tse wrote, “I remember how, through something as simple as a holiday, I found my place in a new area, not by abandoning my roots, but by planting them in new soil and watching them grow alongside others.” The full text of the essay and a video of Tse’s reading are available on The ILC’s website: www. ilctr.org Malden High School artist Jason Juan, a sophomore, told the audience it was liberating to be able to express his emotions through his art. “My art is, personally, I feel like it’s more about how you feel about it. It’s not about how you use language to describe it. The emotion is like the part that I feel is SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 12 3-year contract [since 2022],” she added. “They continue to provide excellent service to our district with a lot of great reviews.” The Vice Chair noted that Malden’s 6,300-plus students receive universal free breakfast and lunch through state and federal programming. Ward 5 School Committee member Elizabeth Hortie asked a question regarding serving sizes, specifically if middle school 8th grade students, for instance, were getting the same servings as younger students in the K-8 schools. “We’ve researched that; the Superintendent and I were recently at the Salemwood School and we observed the meals and some of the students eating the meals,” Vice Chair Spadafora said. Malden Public Schools Director of Finance and Operations Toni Mertz came to the podium at that point and explained that many of the food service protocols – right down to the serving sizes – “are determined by the federal government” and pointed out, when asked, that “seconds” are not allowed as free distribution, that students must purchase an additional lunch serving if they desire. most important about it,” Juan, a native of Taiwan, said. A Malden High School stuTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 16, 2025 All of this year’s submissions dent also took First Place for category of Best Video. The award went to Hana Wanas, who is just a 9th grader in her first school year at MHS. Wanas said what she wanted to portray in her video is “to help people understand how important immigrants are to America, economically but also culturally.” “Instead of staying quiet, I thought it would be even more powerful to speak up about how I feel about immigration, and I wanted to use my voice to help others,” Wanas added. This year’s judges: Carmel Salhi, Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences; Jodie Zalk, Malden Reads; Anna Thai, Anna Thai Embroidery; Bitho Faustin, artist; Pam Shanley, Arts Collaborative Medford; Ed Rocha, Rola Corporation; Anne D’Urso-Rose, Urban Media Arts; Seth Bender, videographer; Michael Sheridan, Community Supported Film. as well as previous winners can be seen on The ILC’s website at https://www.ilctr.org/for-teachers/teen-perspectives/ *** About The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (The ILC) of Malden, Mass., is a not-for-profit organization that gives immigrants a voice in three ways. The English Language Program provides free, year-round English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to help immigrant and refugee adults in Greater Boston become successful workers, parents and community members. The Public Education Institute informs Americans about immigrants and immigration in the United States, and the Institute for Immigration Research, a joint venture with George Mason University, produces valid, reliable and objective multidisciplinary research on immigrants and immigration to the United States. Page 19 CONTEST | FROM PAGE 11 taught me that cultural exchange is not just about holding onto the past, it’s about shaping the future. Lunar New Year in my old neighborhood transformed from an unknown tradition into a shared celebration, demonstrating how immigrants do not just assimilate into America – they redefine what it means to be American. This openness to cultural exchange is what makes the country unique. It is why you can find sushi restaurants next to taco stands, hear different languages spoken on a single street and see people from all backgrounds celebrating holidays that are not their own. Years later, when I look back on that first Lunar New Year in America, I no longer feel the sting of isolation. Instead, I remember the red banners that stick to the wall with written blessings, a testament to the power of cultural sharing. I remember my mother’s determined smile as she bridged a gap with nothing but kindness and broken English. And I remember how, through something as simple as a holiday, I found my place in a new area – not by abandoning my roots, but by planting them in new soil and watching them grow alongside others. ~ APARTMENT FOR RENT ~ SAUGUS - 3 small rooms, 400 Sq. feet, first floor perfect for 1 handicapped person, ramp, very large roll-in shower, washing machine and electric dryer. Off-street parking. 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On May 19, 1884, what brothers founded a circus in Baraboo, Wisconsin? 12. The U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, which collected customs, became what? 13. May 20 is Josephine Baker Day; she was an entertainer (and World War II hero in France) who was born in what country? 14. When was Fenway Park’s first night game: 1922, 1935 or 1947? 15. How are poop, quarter and upper similar? 16. What country’s national Latin motto means From Sea to Sea? 17. On May 21, 2017, what circus gave its “final” performance, but then returned in 2023 in a show without animals? 18. Which came first, state driver’s licenses or state license plates? 19. The Vatican Museums, according to its website, has how many museums: 3, 15 or 26? 20. May 22 is National Maritime Day; during the War of 1812, what ship that had been built in the North End escaped into Marblehead Harbor? 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