Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 22, 2026 State Senate candidate Carey McDonald holds successful campaign kick-off By Tara Vocino T he Committee to Elect Carey McDonald hosted a campaign fundraiser for State Senate last Wednesday at Exchange Street Bistro. If elected, McDonald, who is a Malden Councillor-at-Large, would fill the seat of State Senator Jason Lewis, who has decided not to run for reelection. State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Malden Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley are also vying for the spot. Shown from left to right: Almquist & Associates consultant Elaine Almquist, Senate candidate/Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald and Malden Safe Streets Vice President Robert Fitzpatrick, who said that McDonald is supportive and a good friend. Shown from left to right: Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, Ward 7 School Committee member Keith Bernard, Councillor-at-Large/ Senate candidate Carey McDonald, Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Ward 5 Councilor Ari Taylor and Ward 3 Councillor/City Council President Amanda Linehan. Candidate Carey McDonald said that overrides reflect a broken system and affordability crisis. Shown from left to right: son Julian McDonald, Planning Board member Tewedaj Gebreselassie and Senate candidate/Councillor-at-Large McDonald. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Shown from left to right: son Julian McDonald, Senate candidate/ Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Caitlin Peale Sloan and Alex Sloan said McDonald understands municipal finance, adding that McDonald would be an amazing advocate at the State House. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Mayor Gary Christenson fully supports Carey McDonald for State Senate. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Darion Breslau is shown with candidate McDonald; he said McDonald can speak to queer/ minority rights in the Senate and get things done. - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA Petition 26-005 by F.W. Webb Company seeking a variance under the Code of the City of Malden as amended - Title 4 Section 4.16.090 (c) (2) (a) Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Wall sign exceeding 40 ft2 as per plans SGER-076380-2026 at the property known as and numbered 869 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #127-435-504 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden, MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair May 22, 29, 2026
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