Congresswoman opens new district office see page 4 Vol. 20, No. 20 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday ~ Political Announcement ~ Malden will have a mayoral race: Matheson tosses his hat in the ring C ity Councillor John Matheson has announced that he has accepted nomination papers to run for the Office of Mayor. Matheson made similar announcements this week at MATV’s 13th Annual Open House on Saturday, and again at this Tuesday’s City Council meeting. For a mayoral race to be possible, Matheson will be unable to seek reelection to the offi ce of Ward 3 Councillor pursuant to election rules. According to Matheson: “I want the people of Ward 3 to know that nomination papers Our 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER 2 Week Night Classes One Week Day Class CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available Malden patrolwomen receive Life-Saving Award By Tara Vocino wo Malden police offi cers recently received the Irish American Police Offi cer Association Life-Saving Award for their heroism during a threealarm fi re last year at the Irish American Club. According to the police reT port, Officers Katelynn Murphy and Noelle Bowie-Pierce were on patrol on April 18, 2018, when they saw a large amount of billowing black $2.55 GALLON smoke coming from the area of High Street. Bowie-Pierce saw that the back porch of 90 Ashland St. was engulfed in flames while Murphy saw a propane tank that was dangerously close to the blaze. Bowie-Pierce and Murphy ran toward the house to evacuate those inside. Murphy quickly picked up a young girl who was on the front porch. Bowie-Pierce heard a small explosion in the kitchen and multiple glass winShown from left to right are Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis, Offi cer Katelynn Murphy, Offi cer Noelle Bowie-Pierce and Mayor Gary Christenson. Murphy and Bowie-Pierce recently received the Irish American Police Offi cer Association LifeSaving Award for rescuing a family from a three-alarm fi re on Ashland Street last April. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) dows shattering. She assisted an elderly woman down the stairs and outside. Murphy escorted a woman and her son from the house. As a result of their courageous actions and quick response, all of the residents were able to safety evacuate the home. “I couldn’t have done that AWARD | SEE PAGE 16 are available early this year, and I hope that democracy takes its course to provide them with talented candidates. It has been my tremendous honor to serve Ward 3 these past 8 years, the ward where I was born and raised. “We accomplished so much together since I fi rst took offi ce. We made improvements to all of our parks, especially Fellsmere Pond, which had issues with water quality, flooding, goose control, broken benches, and graffiti. Throughout the Ward we grinded out tree stumps, planted new trees and beautified every road island. Every year we now bring the community together for an Arbor Day tree planting which is dedicated to a cherished member of the community who has passed away. This year we have secured $1 Million of safety improvements to Fellsway/Highland and the Fellsway East corridor, which has been a source of damage, injury and death for decades, causing all our citizens to pay higher insurance rates. We also passed Malden’s fi rst 617-387-2200 Friday, May 17, 2019 rida May 17, 2019 City councillor and candidate for mayor John Matheson, shown with his fi ancé, Ingrid, receives a signature on his nomination papers from a Malden resident recently. (Courtesy photo) commissions on disability and historic preservation.” Matheson wasted no time in seeking nomination signatures for Mayor, as he and his fi ancé, Ingrid, took up the task in Malden Square the very next day. Matheson said the response he is receiving has exceeded expectations. “A mayor race is an extremely rare thing in Malden, and the excitement is palpable. When we have a mayor race, the power shifts back to The People. It holds us all accountable, and makes sure we listen to their issues and address their concerns. This is where our priorities should come from. In many ways, the timing is perfect, as the issues of over-development of apartments, missed opportunities for commercial growth, broken roads and water pipes, and the lingering issue of trash and recycling collection are all coming to a head. I want The People to know: I hear you, and I will not let you down.”
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