Ma alddealld Vol. 32, No. 20 den n -FREELocal News in 7 Languages - Subscribe Today! www.advocatenews.net AADD S enior Co-Captain Naveen Nemalapuri and the Malden High School Boys Tennis Team stayed undefeated on the season in Greater Boston League (GBL) play on Monday, knocking off close rival Medford, 3-2, at Amerige Park in Malden. Malden went to 9-0 overall in the GBL and 9-1 overall and clinched the 2023 GBL Championship crown with the win. Malden’s Nemalapuri also stayed unbeaten in Greater Boston League (and overall for the season) in First Singles on Monday. The Tornado boys also took wins in Second Singles and Second Doubles on Monday in the 3-2 team victory. Led by Nemalapuri, who is ranked #4 in New England 18U by the United States Tennis Association, the Golden Tornados tennis team has been a power GBL | SEE PAGE 8 Jason Chen is shown making a forehand hit at Second Singles. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Lawsuit challenging Malden zoning laws on cannabis dispensary siting could be precedent-setting in Mass. Judge orders submission of summaries in preparation for bench ruling on 18-month-old case By Th e Advocate T wo cannabis dispensaries have been up and running in Malden for nearly a year, in a city where up to fi ve such businesses are allowed by law. A third potential cannabis business owner, who is suing the City of Malden in a lawsuit challenging municipal zoning laws, is still waiting on the sidelines – for nearly two years now. Benevolent Botanicals, seeking to operate LAWSUIT | SEE PAGE 7 WE'VE GOT ALL YOUR NEEDS COVERED! Come to Robinson News Convenience 1556 Eastern Ave, Malden • (781) 324-0492 Come Play lottery here! Lottery Beer Wine Soft Drinks Groceries CATO AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden High Boys Tennis Team Wins 2023 GBL Championship Senior Captain Naveen Nemalapuri Unbeaten at First Singles By Steve Freker T Special to Th e Advocate he City of Malden has launched a new “Mini Grant” program to aid nonprofit organizations as they continue to recover fi nancially from the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant program, which is funded with the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) relief funds, is now open and authorizes a maximum grant of $10,000 to the city’s nonprofi ts. The deadline for the City of Malden to receive your application is June 30, 2023. The ARPA Sub-committee on Nonprofi ts, comprised of Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Library Director Dora St. Martin and resident Linda Zalk, has C TE E Friday, May 19, 2023 Malden launches “Mini Grant” program to aid nonprofit organizations been charged with reviewing the applications and making recommendations to Mayor Gary Christenson. Decisions will be made by August 31, 2023. A larger grant of up to $250,000 (maximum allowable per grantee) will continue to be off ered to those nonprofi t organizations meeting greater criteria. “This much simpler application is designed for the smaller nonprofi ts servicing our community who do not have the bandwidth for the larger nonprofi t grant application,” said St. Martin. Councillor Spadafora went on to say, “We are looking forward to a robust interest in this Mini AID | SEE PAGE 7 STORE HOURS: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM The proposed location of the Benevolent Botanicals-operated cannabis dispensary Continuum at 926 Eastern Ave. in Malden is shown. (Courtesy Photo) Malden American Legion Memorial Day Tribute to Vets Please join the American Legion on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at 1 p.m. at Bell Rock Park across from the American Legion as we pay tribute and honor to our men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifi ce.
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