Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 4, 2021 Malden’s own U.S. Senator Markey headlines Boston 25’s ‘Zip Trip’ visit in this city Popular series returning for 18th straight season; filming held this week for airing of July 23 show on Malden By Steve Freker news anchor Sara Underwood. Underwood and her film crew I t started with Malden’s own Ed Markey, larger than life, sitting in a director’s chair in front of what has to be regarded as the city’s most iconic edifice, the Converse Memorial Library. For anyone that knows him well, U.S. Senator Markey was completely into one of his most favorite modes, talking about his home community, relating Malden memories to Boston 25 morning 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 J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. U.S. Senator Ed Markey visited Malden High School and pointed out historical events depicted on the mural alongside the building on Wednesday. ident Senator Markey to headline the episode on Malden, which is scheduled to air on Friday morning, July 23, on Boston 25’s morning news segment? The interview with Senator Markey will be part of the “Zip Trip” segment on Malden, which will be a mix of pre-taped features and live interviews that foU.S. Senator Ed Markey is interviewed by Boston 25’s Sara Underwood for their summer series, “Zip Trip,” in front of the Converse Memorial Library Building. were in the heart of Malden Square on Wednesday morning, shooting an episode of the popular Boston 25 series, “Zip Trip.” Now in its 18th consecutive year, including a 2020 season that used different methods to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, “Zip Trip” 2021 has included the city of Malden in it 10-stop summer series. Who better than lifelong Malden resU.S. Senator Ed Markey, second from right, on Wednesday greeted Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo, right, and MHS students, from left, Elaine Du, Sandra Rivadeneira, andAlissa Schopp, while visiting Malden High during the taping of an episode of Zip Trips for Boston 25 morning news.(Advocate Photos) cus on the strong sense of community pride, first-class residents, local attractions and hidden gems. Wednesday’s taping focused on one of the longest-serving members of Congress in history, as Sen. Markey – first elected as a U.S. Rep. from Malden in 1976 – approaches 50 years serving in Washington, D.C. Markey recalled a kaleidoscope of Malden memories while seated in front of a true local gem of a building. Coincidentally, it was on the lawn of this same library where Markey, who turns 75 on July 11, celebrated his impressive primary win over Democratic challenger Joseph Kennedy in September 2020. When he was finished with that portion of filming, Sen. Markey led the crew directly across Salem Street to another iconic local building, Malden High School. There he showed Underwood and the Boston 25 crew the impressive mural which displays great moments in Malden history, for about a 1/10th of a mile stretch along the side of the building. Sen. Markey also led the group into the MHS courtyard, where he introduced Underwood and crew to the Louise May Stokes Fraser memorial sculpture honoring the 1928 MHS alumna who went on to become the first Black female U.S. Olympian. Known as “The Malden Meteor,” Stokes Fraser participated in 1932 and 1936 as a member of the U.S. Olympics Women’s Track Team. While visiting Malden High School, Senator Markey was greeted by MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo and Malden Superintendent of Schools John Oteri. The trio discussed both Stokes Fraser’s legacy and the present status of Malden High School as the most diverse high school in Massachusetts as well as the 16th most diverse in the United States. Underwood and Supt. VISIT | SEE PAGE 7 Shown above during filming of an upcoming “Zip Trip” segment for Boston 25 news, during a stop at Malden High School (MHS) were, from left, morning news anchor Sara Underwood, MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo, U.S. Senator Ed Markey and Malden Superintendent of Schools John Oteri.
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