Your Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! Vol. 35, No. 21 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden observes solemn Memorial Day Ceremonies 617-387-2200 Friday, May 29, 2026 Spring is a time of rejuvenation at the Malden Public Library Mayor Gary Christenson is shown addressing the attendees during Monday’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Forest Dale Cemetery. (Courtesy photo) Special to The Advocate D espite the rain, Mayor Gary Christenson and Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell welcomed elected officials and the Malden community on Memorial Day at Forest Dale Cemetery to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom. Commissioner Haskell, Retired U.S. Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, who is also a Bronze Star Recipient for meritorious achievement in Operation Iraqi Freedom, emceed the ceremony. The Boy Scouts led all in the Pledge of Allegiance, and CEREMONIES | SEE PAGE 3 Workers are shown repairing the atrium recently. Special to The Advocate T he Malden Public Library (MPL) Board of Trustees is undertaking several restoration projects this spring to preserve the historic Converse Memorial Building. All expenses related to the Library’s maintenance, upkeep and restoration projects LIBRARY | SEE PAGE 11 MOA Comedy Night raises $11K+ for recovery support services! Special to The Advocate L aughter, hope and community filled the room on May 14, 2026, evening as Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) hosted its annual Comedy Night fundraiser — raising more than $11,000 to support recovery coach services, sober home scholarship assistance and other recovery initiatives throughout the community. The event brought together residents, advocates, families, community leaders and supporters for an evening centered on healing, resilience and second chancMalden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) President Paul Hammersley (left) and Mayor Gary Christenson are shown during MOA’s annual Comedy Night fundraiser.(Curtesy photo) es. Guests heard powerful stories from speakers Marty, Vanessa and Michelle, who shared personal experiences of recovery, redemption and hope. The speakers emphasized the importance of connection, compassion and continued support for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. They also highlighted the ongoing work of The Bridge Recovery Center and the MOA parent support group in helping them and others navigate recovery. The evening opened with Mayor Gary Christenson thanking MOA for its continued efforts to reduce stigma, raise awareness and help prevent overdose fatalities throughout the city. The mayor reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting recovery initiatives and community partnerships. MOA President Paul Hammersley shared part of his own personal recovery journey and offered heartfelt thanks to Mayor Christenson for believing in him, recognizing his potential and giving him an opportunity during a pivotal time in his life. He thanked everyone in attenMOA | SEE PAGE 4
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Malden Declaration Day – historic reading of the Malden Instructions M ayor Gary Christenson has invited residents to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Malden Instructions and Malden’s support for American Independence in 1776. The annual reading of the Instructions will take place at Bell Rock Memorial Park (Main & Wigglesworth Streets) on Wednesday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m. A group of young musicians from the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps will kick off the event by playing several period-specific songs. Local historian Malden’s minutemen to turn out to join the battles for independence in the spring of 1776. On May 27, 1776, a document and period actor Tom Coots will then perform the annual reading of the town “Instructions.” An exciting addition to the event will be the unveiling of a “new” 100-year-old memorial bell — once again returning a bell to Bell Rock Park. For over a century, a bell was suspended from scaffolding on its rocky outcrop. It summoned townspeople to religious services, mourned their funerals and opened town meetings and market days. The town bell called titled “Instructions of the Inhabitants of Malden, Massachusetts to their Representatives in Congress” was unanimously voted on by the townspeople of Malden to be delivered to the Second Continental Congress via their representative, Ezra Sargeant. In the 1776 communication, the voting citizens of Malden renounce the Colony’s ties to the Kingdom of Great Britain and set forth their wish to become an independent “American” republic. The document is credited as a precursor to the Declaration of Independence, which was written in July 1776 when the Continental Congress formally declared their independence from England. The event is sponsored by the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation. Special thanks to the City of Malden DPW, Cemetery Department, the Malden Historical Society and the Malden Public Library for their assistance with the event. ‘Artists Take the Street’ brings art, music and family fun to Malden Center P leasant Street will come alive on Saturday, June 6, from 12 to 4 p.m. as Creative Malden presents Artists Take the Street, Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 4.14 4.45 5.11 $4.67 Full Service ULS $4.189 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! a free outdoor celebration of art, music and community at 45–75 Pleasant St. The event features live performances by virtuoso pianist Santon and jazz and contemporary musician Kim Maria Tette, along with live art demonstrations by local artists, including Malden artists Anna Thai, Lisa DeCobert, Tamara Matzkin, Grace Julian Murthy, Naomi Kahn, Jason M. Rubin and Ella Bessmer. Visitors can watch artists at work and join in interactive activities to create their own art. Family-friendly fun will include face painting and balloon twisting by Aerialicious Entertainment. Designed to be interactive, joyful and accessible to all, the event invites the community to experience creativity in action in the heart of Malden Center. Artists Take the Street is sponsored by a City of Malden Community Connections Grant and East Cambridge Savings Bank. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Page 3 Celebrating a Century! M ayor Gary Christenson recently surprised Malden resident Sarah Connor at her 100th birthday celebration with friends and family. Her twin sons, Rickey and Mickey, attended with their spouses and children. She enjoys spending time with family and is extremely proud of her three children, 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren! Sarah was born in Framingham on May 26, 1926. After high school she worked as a computer operator and moved to Boston to raise her family. Sarah is a resident at Atria Maplewood Place (AtriaMaplewoodPlace.com). Sarah credits “using Ivory Soap” as something that has led to her longevity and a happy and healthy life. She also walks daily and says, “Just walk every day and keep your body moving!” Sarah Connor and Mayor Gary Christenson with her City of Malden Citation (Courtesy photo) Market Research Analyst (Malden, MA) Rsrch & evaluate data rltd to the restaurant mkt, customer demographics, & dining preferences, focusing on Brazilian & barbecue cuisines; identify ways to maximize sales through surveys & other data collection sources; summarize data & make recommendations to enhance the dining exp & attract new clientele; deliver rprts w/ graphs illustrating data insights to mgmt, focusing on actionable strategies; assess customer & employee satisfaction in service & ops; gather data on competitors in the local restaurant industry, analyzing their pricing/sales strategies/marketing methods; measure the efficiency of mrktng strategies/advertising campaigns/community outreach programs; dvlp & implmnt procdrs for local & online advertising, incl promotions for special events & seasonal offerings; utilize advncd Excel techniques & Microsoft SQL Server to organize large datasets; build stat mdels to predict customer trends & business outcomes for menu items, pricing, & promotions. Req. master’s deg in business analytics or in a rltd field. Send resume: Mineirao Steakhouse Inc., 100 Ferry St., Malden, MA 02148. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma CEREMONIES | FROM PAGE 1 Jadzia Frias, granddaughter of Commissioner Haskell, sang the National Anthem. The Malden High School Band played several songs honoring all branches of the military. Commissioner Haskell’s remarks focused on the role of the citizen soldier where ordinary civilians step away from their daily professions to serve in the military during times of conflict or emergency and return to civilian life afterward. The ceremony concluded with “God Bless America” sung by Jadzia Frias and then Taps being played by Malden High School buglers. Mayor Gary Christenson is grateful to Cemetery Director Chris Rosa and Health and Human Services Director Laura Vlazuk and their staff, who worked tirelessly to ensure plantings and flags were installed at all veterans’ graves in time for Memorial Day. 50 Checking that pays you $20 a month. It’s easy: Open a checking account and each month maintain an average balance of $5,000, make $1,500 in direct deposits, and complete three transactions of any kind.* *New checking account customers only.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Page 5 Malden joins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson announced that Malden will join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, which will provide capital and capacity to support mobilizing young residents ages 15–24 in designing and delivering climate solutions aligned with the City of Malden’s Climate Action Plan. Malden joins the Youth Climate Action Fund alongside 300 city halls. The scale-up, tripling the program’s reach since its launch in 2024, builds on results across 34 countries, where 98 municipalities delivered tangibly for residents and improved trust in city hall — helping a new generation believe in government again. As part of this program, Malden will host an innovation competition, inviting young people’s ideas for climate solutions, selecting the strongest proposals and funding them with $50,000 and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Malden will then assign staff to support implementation from start to finish, helping young residents lead in carrying their plans through to completion — creating public space, strengthening infrastructure, mitigating disasters and building resilience. Municipalities that move quickly to deploy their initial funding will receive an additional $50,000 to support more youth-driven projects and expand participation. “The City of Malden is honored to be one of 300 municipalities around the world to join this prestigious and competitive program,” said Mayor Christenson. “The capital and capacity provided by the Youth Climate Action Fund will allow us to partner with our young people to make our collective climate goals a reality. To our Malden youth, stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks about how you can get involved in this exciting program.” “The Youth Climate Action Fund is helping city halls around the world work alongside hundreds of thousands of young people to take action on city climate challenges and improve their communities,” said Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patricia E. Harris. “They are showing how local government can be a partner on issues youth and residents care deeply about – and they are building trust along the way. We look forward to expanding on these efforts and inspiring a new generation of civic leaders.” At a time when participation in public life has thinned, the results from the first wave of Youth Climate Action Fund cities point to a new approach. Survey research of the program’s youth participants showed that their trust in local government leadership rose from 61% to 83% — a 22 percentage point increase while confidence in their own ability to address environmental challenges increased from 65% to 90%. Nearly three in four youth said their city hall values their input on climate policy — one of the issues they care most about. Participating local governments also changed how they 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 work. More than half established new, formal structures, such as youth councils, advisory boards and participatory budgeting processes, to sustain young people’s engagement; 43% embedded youth input into long-term strategies and policies, while roughly 40% created dedicated staff roles. Nearly all report plans to expand the effort. To date, more than 300,000 young people across five continents have taken part in the Youth Climate Action Fund, working with their city halls to create over 1,600 green spaces, plant over 1.8 million plants and 235,000 trees, develop nearly 5,000 gardens, launch 268 composting stations and collect more than 405,000 pounds of trash and recyclables — producing visible improvements in their communities and bettering quality of life for residents worldwide. As part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ longstanding work to strengthen local state capacity through its Government Innovation program, the Fund also provides municipalities and their mayors with a model that extends beyond climate galvanizing partnership with stakeholders citywide to advance progress on pressing problems and opportunities for the people they serve. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org, sign up for the newsletter or follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Facebook and X. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 ~ Malden Musings ~ Anthony “Chic” Chiccarelli: Born to Run (but not too far) By Peter Levine A nthony “Chic” Chiccarelli’s sendoff at the Immaculate was one for the ages: packed to the gills and not a dry eye in the house as his children (Cailyn, David & Bailey), during the eulogy, brought us along for a roller coaster of emotions with their heartfelt words. Friends, family and paisans made sure Anthony felt the love. Seemed like every single person that ever lived in Edgeworth was in attendance. When you grow up in a neighborhood like Edgeworth, the friendships you make as kids don’t just fade with time — they become part of who you are. That’s just the way it is. It’s deeply woven into the neighborhood DNA. Generations of families, front porches, corner bars, Sunday dinners, neighborhood restaurants, San Rocco Feasts and cold Schlitz shared among friends — all of it combining over the course of decades to create ties that somehow, someway only grow stronger with age. In Edgeworth, loyalty wasn’t taught with fancy talk. It was lived every single day by the people who came before us. They showed us what it meant to stand by one another through good times, hard times and all the mishigas in between. “Everything is everything, my friend but you are still missing.” Love and miss you forever, Chic. It is said in Malden Musings… • Congratulations go out to my 1975 MHS classmate Mike Souza and recently retired Veterans’ Services Director Kevin Jarvis on their induction into the MHS Alumni Hall of Fame. • I have such fond memories of playing baseball and softball with — and against — Mike back when we were kids. Mike was a standout catcher (and a wicked good kid, as we used to say) in the Babe Ruth League and later at the high school level — the kind of player every pitcher loved having behind the plate. We spent many cold and windy afternoons at Pine Banks Park watching MHS games, with Steve “Moose” Kinnon and Bobby Foley on the mound and Mike behind the dish making both look even better than they were. Those were special high school days and even better memories from a great era of Malden baseball. Congrats again, Mike. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Photo donated by Robbie Buckley via Timmy Gover; left to right: back row: Mario Russo flashing the peace sign; Jeff Webb; the late Timmy Murphy (far right); sitting: Dickie Santo with his game face on; Danny O’Boyle flashing that familiar O’Boyle smile; Chic sitting, eyes closed in a Zen-like moment, with Timmy Gover to his left. Fill in the rest for me, Malden. • Kevin Jarvis is a lifelong friend from the neighborhood, and over the years we’ve shared countless stories of Edgeworth and growing up in Malden. Kevin has spent his entire life giving back to the community and country, and truthfully, that trait runs throughout his whole family. Guys like Kevin make a real difference in a community/world, S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Words of wisdom from a ninth grader way ahead of his time — last time I littered. Thank you, Jerry. • Speaking of 1971/72 and the ninth grade... We watched “All in the Family” with TV firsts: African American superstar entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. planting a kiss on Archie’s cheek; Arch flushing a toilet for the first time in TV history; and “Archie the Hero” saving Beverly LaSalle’s life (performing CPR) — the first female impersonator notable for being portrayed with dignity rather - 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
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Page 7 than just as a punchline. Carole King’s “Tapestry” introduced “Girl Power” to mainstream America with the girls at Beebe all in. The best new album as voted by us Beebe Bulldogs? “Jesus Christ Superstar” (we played the Brown Album until it had no grooves left). Don McLean was voted best new singer and every single one of us was able to recite every single word to “American Pie”! • Sixty, the new forty? Happy 60 trips around the sun to Malden’s “Dean of Dapper,” “Godfather of Cool” and “Mayor of Chill”: Douglas Tran! A swell birthday soiree was thrown at All Season’s Table (where else?!) for the man who refuses to age, with the elite of Malden’s social scene in attendance. Some of the VIPs spotted in the crowd were Real Estate Agent Superstar (Milania’s mom) Kristin Gennetti, the late Butch Gennetti’s daughter Dina Gennetti Robinson, that power couple from Malden’s West End Anthony & Gina Spadafora and one of my favorite Spadaforas (of which there are many), Debbie Vinci Spadafora. They noshed on Nigiri Sushi, enjoyed Tipsy Flamingos (responsibly, of course) and laughed at every single one of Douglas’s jokes (good or bad). Insert smiley face. Cheers to another year, big guy, many, many more, my friend. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — a man who bleeds Edgeworth, Attorney Roberto Luigi di Marco, speaks from the heart: “I was thinking about this while sitting there at the funeral today. Chic was a great human being, and it showed. His mother and my grandmother were cousins and friends. My first memory is him as a college guy whose parents lived downstairs from my great grandmother when I was young. While he was not a close relative, he was someone I liked and respected. In that, I was not alone. While he was taken way too young by such a devastating disease, he received a sendoff that was one for the books. Chic was honored by the Edgeworth neighborhood, by his new colleagues and his students at Malden Catholic, by his old colleagues in Malden City Hall and by just about everyone he ever met. As my mother said, it was, in many ways, the type of funeral that is becoming increasingly rare, a gathering of family and friends to say goodbye and to honor a life well lived. If my own funeral is even a fraction of what I saw today, I would count that a successful life.” Postscript 1: Unlike Springsteen’s protagonist in “Born to Run,” Chic didn’t have very far to travel to find his dream life. Chic has “walked in the sun” his whole life, finding it right here in Malden; in the love of his life, Colleen, his three wonderful children, his lifelong friends and as previously noted, “good food!” May the memory of the righteous be a blessing. Postscript 2: Dom Fermano. This world just lost a whole lot of heart, warmth and wisdom — the kind that can never really, ever be replaced. Stay tuned. —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. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma 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 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 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 on the petition of Jennifer Tina LeGarde of Big Daddy Daycare on behalf of Craig E. Richards (Permit Application # COO-075099-2025) seeking a special permit under Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.12.030, to allow use of property in the Neighborhood Business zoning district for a kennel, namely, to add boarding service to an existing doggie daycare in the basement of an existing building, at the premises known as 10 Maplewood Street, located at the property known as and numbered 2-8 Maplewood Street, Malden and known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 134 686 609. Petition and plans are available for public review in the City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID-COO-075099-2025 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane Chuha Clerk May 22, 29, 2026 Home of the Week SAUGUS - Iron Works Neighborhood offers this wonderful 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath Cape Cod style home, gleaming hardwood flooring, great summer enjoyment in the incredible backyard with inground pool – perfect for summer entertaining. Located just outside of Saugus Center. Call today for more details! SAUGUS - COMING SOON!!! 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The Massachusetts statute specifies that the state shall recover all MassHealth (Medicaid) benefits paid on a recipient’s behalf where the recipient was age 55 or over as of the time of receipt and the services were provided after October 1, 1993. Federal law mandates such recovery as the federal government reimburses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approximately 50 cents for every dollar expended for such benefits. Massachusetts will recoup all MassHealth benefits paid on the recipient’s behalf, regardless of the service for which it was paid and regardless of whether the recipient lived in the community or was institutionalized in a long-term care facility. It is irrelevant whether the payments were for nursing home care, prescription drugs, hospitalization for a particular illness, a Medicare co-payment for an indigent elder picked up by MassHealth or visiting nurse services to keep the elder at home. You should also note that MassHealth can seek recovery for the cost of care received at any age while you were permanently institutionalized. This would include repayment for services paid by MassHealth while you were in a nursing home. Since 1989, the general rule in Massachusetts has been that a creditor of the estate must bring his or her claim by filing suit within one year of the decedent’s death, or the claim is barred. Even after the year has passed, however, the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) can still protect its claim by filing it withMASSHEALTH ESTATE RECOVERY in four months of the fiduciary’s appointment. In short, the crucial deadline for Medicaid claims is the later of one year from the date of death or four months from the fiduciary’s appointment. The DMA would bring suit against the estate’s Personal Representative in a court of competent jurisdiction. The DMA’s chosen forum is the Boston Municipal Court. Our state legislature twenty two years ago had worked extremely hard in repealing previous legislation promulgated by the Romney administration which in effect expanded estate recovery to include assets beyond the decedent’s probate estate. The law had always provided that only assets that were in the MassHealth recipient’s name at the time of his or her death were subject to estate recovery (i.e. the recipient’s probate estate). The Romney administration sought to expand estate recovery to include virtually all property interests possessed by the MassHealth recipient at the time of his or her death such as life insurance, life estates, jointly owned property, living trusts, tenants by the entirety, IRA’s, 401(k)’s, etc. (all asset types that avoid probate). The Romney administration’s new expanded recovery rules were slated to take effect on January 1, 2004. Subsequently, the state legislature delayed implementation until July 1 of 2004 as a result of heightened pressure from many elder lobbyist groups, the Mass Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the elderly population itself. Our state legislature then went a step further by repealing the expanded estate recovery provisions altogether. As of this writing, there is no indication that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be expanding estate recovery to include all assets the MassHealth recipient had an interest in at the time of his or her death in addition to his or her probate assets. MassHealth will not seek recovery if your probate estate is $25,000 or less. There are also several hardship exceptions to estate recovery which are important to keep in mind. The bottom line is to avoid probate at all costs if you or a loved one has been receiving MassHealth benefits. Joseph 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.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Page 9 Ferryway School Taste of Malden Goes Global at International Food Festival T he Ferryway Parent Teacher Organization hosted a Taste of Malden International Food Festival last Thursday night. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Ward 1 City Councillor Peg Crowe and Mayor Gar y Christenson sampled corned beef from Ireland. Administration shown from left to right, are: Assistant Superintendent Komal Bhasin, Assistant Principal Grades 6 to 8 Erin Bennett, PTO President Michele Ferguson, PTO member Mary Memmola, PTO Secretary Jamie Smith, Principal Matthew Stahl, PTO Vice President Keli Pereira, Assistant Principal K-2 Erika Israelson and Ward 1 City Councillor Peg Crowe. Serving Brazilian food — Back row, shown from left to right, are: sixth grader Larissa Bogo sixth grader Rebeca Olivera, third grader Sarah Pereira, and sixth grader Olavo Soares. Front row, shown from left to right, are: Ward 1 City Councillor Peg Crowe, Foundation of the 1st Brazilian bookstore Michelle De Paula, Dom De Paula, Daisy Soares, Mayor Gary Christenson, Keli Pereira, third grader Tony De Lima and Joseph Lima. Ferryway preschooler Thiziri Rahal, at right, with Ferrway fourth grader Aya Rahal sampled Egyptian fish fillet and fish rice from Asmaa Mohamed, at right, and Sara Aly. Shown from left to right, are: guest Jennifer Schofield, José Rodriguez and Idalia Rodriguez served curtido, salsa and pupusas from El Salvador. Ferryway students, shown from left to right, are: Rodrigo Chulu, Nyerar William and Daniel Peirera sampled Gulab Jantun, which is an Indian sweet, from Rajalakshmi Rajagopavan and Jeyathi Rajagopalan. Shown from left to right, are: Fly Steppahs Mari Vasquez, Emma Ayaluvalle, Victoria Norrastant, Bev Mayes, Lika Kewchum, and Carli Haggerty. Bottom row, shown from left to right, are: Ryan and Skyler Mulligan. Top row, shown from left to right, are: Samantha and A.J. Mulligan made homemade meatballs, representing Italy. Shown from left to right, are: Mayor Gary Christenson, Arturo De Leon and Micaela DeLeon served A Beleda, a Central American dish from Honduras. Ferrway Fly Steppahs Mari Vasquez, Emma Ayaluvalle, Victoria Norrastant, and Bev Mayes performed. Parent Teacher Organization members, shown from left to right, are: Michele Ferguson, Keli Peireira, Jamie Smith, and Mary Memmelo organized the food festival.
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller The Letter Your Loved Ones Will Treasure Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how to start one. Can you help? --Legacy Seeker Dear Seeker, You’re asking a wonderful question. A legacy letter – sometimes called an ethical will – is a personal note to your loved ones where you can share your values, life lessons, cherished memories, hopes, and guidance. Unlike a traditional will, which focuses on legal matters, a legacy letter comes straight from the heart. Why write one? Many people think a legacy is just money or property. But often, it’s your words, values, and life lessons that leave the deepest mark. A legacy letter gives your family something to hold onto – your stories, your traditions, and the experiences that shaped who you are. Children and grandchildren often return to these letters for comfort, guidance, or inspiration long after you’re gone. In many ways, it becomes an emotional last will and testament, answering some of the most important questions about your life. A legacy letter can also help explain the “why” behind your estate plan in a personal, thoughtful way. While a will handles the legal and financial details, a legacy letter adds context – why you made certain decisions or what you hope your loved ones will do with what you leave behind. That added perspective can ease misunderstandings, strengthen family connections, and leave a lasting sense of closeness. Getting started Take a moment to reflect on what matters most to you. Consider asking yourself: • What values or principles have guided my life? • What moments or experiences am I most grateful for? • What mistakes or regrets taught me the most? • How do I hope to be remembered by my loved ones? • What lessons, advice, or guidance do I want to leave for my family? • Which family traditions, stories, or dreams do I want future generations to carry forward? Keep it personal and sincere. You can write one letter or several for different family members. Most letters run one to three pages, though there’s no strict rule. If you’d like a little guidance as you get started, Trust & Will has a free legacy letter writing guide with step-by-step prompts to help you organize your thoughts and begin writing. You can find it at trustandwill.com/learn/legacy-letter-writing-guide. If writing isn’t your thing, consider creating a legacy video. Speak directly to your loved ones, sharing stories, guidance, and heartfelt reflections. Most smartphones now record high-quality video and sound, making it easy to create, store, and share. A video captures your voice, expressions, and surroundings in a way that a letter simply can’t. Storing and sharing Keep letters or videos in a safe, easy-to-find spot. Physical letters can go in a secure file, safe, or with your attorney, while digital files can be backed up to the cloud or an external drive. You can share them now or wait until later, after you’re gone. Be sure to include instructions in your will so family members know where to find them. When it comes down to it, a legacy letter or video is truly the heart behind your will. It gives you the chance to share your values, tell your stories, and even explain the intentions behind your estate plan, leaving your loved ones with words that will matter long after you are gone. Written with generosity, empathy, and positivity, a few thoughtful pages or a short video can create an emotional imprint that money alone cannot provide. 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. OBITUARY Domenic “Dom” Fermano Of Malden passed away on May 21, from neuroendocrine carcinoma. Born on May 21, 1940 he was the first-born son of the late Giuseppe and Anita Fermano. Dom graduated from Malden High in 1958. There he accomplished a stellar football career playing halfback for the Golden Tornados while also running track. A legendary high school athlete in Malden, he was best known as a heroic football star in the late 1950s. Dom was the co-captain of the MHS Golden Tornado football team in 1957 and 1958 and is celebrated in local sports history for his spectacular game winning touchdown against Thanksgiving Day rival Medford High in 1957 which secured the GBL Championship. In the 1958 game he scored the winning touchdown, once again, which marked a rare feat, and championed his team to win the GBL title in 1958. His name remains synonymous with “old school” Golden Tornados. Dom was a celebrated former President of the MHS Golden Tornado Club and an honored member of the MHS Golden Tornado Athletic Hall of Fame. In the 1990s, under his leadership, the Golden Tornado Athletic Club awarded over $350,000 in scholarships to graduating student/ athletes, making it one of the most successful high school booster clubs in Eastern Mass. For this accomplishment, he was also the recipient of the first ever Community Recognition Award from the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Beyond the gridiron, Dom served in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Crisis and was honorably discharged in 1964. He later became a prominent local political figure in the area serving as Ward Two (Edgeworth) City Councillor, followed by his appointment as the City Controller for his beloved Malden. He was affectionately called “Mr. Edgeworth” not only for his contributions to the ward and city, but for his devotion to the St. Rocco Society of Malden, representing his proud heritage, and the Italian American Citizens Club. Upon his retirement, he consulted with the City of Everett until his passing. Dom was the adored and deeply loved husband of Sheila, special “Dad” to Jack and Missy Schifano of South Portland, ME; Stephanie and Scott Eccleston of Wilmington and Marc Schifano of North Reading. Dom was the cherished “Papa” to Aidan, Isabella, Noah, Samuel, Duke, Ace and Cassidy. Dom also had a special familial bond with Donna Worcester of Malden and Englewood, FLA He is also survived by Anthony Fermano of Peabody, loving brother to the late Joseph Fermano and was predeceased by his son, Domenic. Special thanks to the Oncology team at the Mass General Colorectal Cancer Center at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital and the compassionate loving care he received at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Dom's life was held at the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden on Thursday, May 28, Visitation with family and friends was held at the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, on Wednesday, May 27. Interment in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) Request for Response for School Bus Transportation RFR #27-100 RFR Release Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Question Due: Response Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Monday, June 15, 2026 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. Description: Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is issuing a Request for Response (RFR #27-100) for School Bus Transportation Services. Responses must be submitted to the Office of Finance and Business Operations at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, 4 Laurel Street, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Julie-Anne Aloise. For additional information regarding the RFR, please contact Julie-Anne Aloise at 781-388-0222 ext. 2016 or by email at jaloise@mvrcs.org. May 22, 29, 2026
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Page 11 LIBRARY | FROM PAGE 1 are funded through the trust established by local businessman and philanthropist Elisha Converse more than a century ago, plus generous donations from individuals, families and corporations. Since MPL is housed in a historic building — a true treasure in Malden — certain annual repairs are necessary to maintain its elegance and integrity. The Library Director and Board of Trustees develop a long-term, strategic plan that outlines items that need restoration, repair or replacement, and prioritize accordingly. “I am sure you can imagine the necessary constant upkeep and maintenance on the building and utilities for a structure like the Library. There are always the surprise and unexpected maintenance items that come up and need to be addressed. These can be very expensive,” explained the Trustees Vice President and Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, Greg Lucey. “Repairing and sometimes having to reThis spring the Library is: • Replacing leaking skylights • Upgrading the Children’s Room with fresh paint and replacing broken ceiling tiles • Refreshing or replacing carpets, especially in heavy traffic areas • Reflooring the offices by reScaffolding is shown around the historic Malden Public Library exterior. place items, such as HVAC and AC systems, leaky roofs, elevators, etc., keeps our constant attention.” He continued, “The Trustees are able to combine donated funds along with trust funds to maintain the building, and also take on projects to benefit the community,” which he said include the recently restored Olmsted Garden in front of the library, three smaller study rooms and public bathrooms. Sen. Lewis announces June Office Hours S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Malden on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St). Any Malden resident is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or legislative feedback. Senator Lewis will also be holding Office Hours on the same day in Melrose from 12-1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center (201 W. Foster St.) and in Wakefield from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Wakefield Senior Center (30 Converse St.). Another option for residents who would like to meet with Senator Lewis is to attend virtual Office Hours, which will be moving the linoleum from the 1920s to showcase the beautiful wood floors that famed architect H. H. Richardson installed in the space • Preserving or replacing six antique basement windows • Restoring walls, including plaster work, masonry and repainting • Replacing the front doors on Park Street The total cost for these projects is expected to top $200,000, all of which will be paid by the Library without using taxpayer funds. The Trustees — nine local Malden residents who donate their time, energy and expertise — oversee the trust, ensuring responsible stewardship. “Each year, we prioritize a few big projects, and request dona- LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC), regarding the petition for zoning amendments, as proposed in City Council Paper #276/2026, to amend the following sections of Title 12, MCC as follows: I. Section 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS (Table): Amend by establishing a new use category, “Data Center,” and use regulations for this new use in all zoning districts. II. Section 12.32.030 CERTIFICATES AND PERMITS: Amend subsection 12.32.030.C by establishing a moratorium on the issuance of any zoning relief or building permit for a Data Center, for the purpose of providing the City with the opportunity and time to undertake studies and obtain resident input on the impacts that Data Centers may have on the infrastructure, environment, health, and economy of the City and community, and to consider amendments to the ordinance. III. Section 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS-ZONING: Amend subsection 12.32.060.B by adding a definition for “Data Center.” The full text of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Paper #276-2026) is available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation. aspx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, Room 330, and the City Clerk, Room 220, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom. For further information or any questions visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov. By: Diane M. Chuha, Clerk Malden Planning Board By: Stephen Winslow,Chair Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee May 22, 29, 2026 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 He, Bixi Toh, Tiffany Sager, Garrett Cole BUYER2 SELLER1 Lee, Sam Y He, Jie Yuan Zhang, Jieli Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 ADDRESS CITY 5 Newman Rd #N-5 Malden 64 Perkins Ave Malden DATE 05.07.26 05.06.26 PRICE 400000 530688 tions to fund them. Since our wonderful donors, such as the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, supplement the trust, it makes the money go farther so we can get more done. The Library has built and cultivated strong relationships with people in the city, who generously donate to the Library for projects like these,” explained Library Director Dora St. Martin. For more information about MPL, visit https://maldenpubliclibrary.org.
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