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State Representative Democrat Leadership with Results! Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 24 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! AADD CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden icon Bob Rotondi, 85, laid to rest, leaving a robust life’s legacy Coached in Malden Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball for over 60 years; tribute held at park in his name Monday 617-387-2200 A tribute honoring Bob Rotondi was held on Monday at Rotondi Field in the fi rst game played since his passing, on the day of his funeral and interment. Sharing in the ceremonies were, from left, Dave Allan, Malden Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine, Malden Babe Ruth Field Director/ Treasurer and Flames manager Deano Summers, Knights assistant coach Marc Freni, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson (who delivered Bob Rotondi’s eulogy at the cemetery earlier that day), Knights assistant coach Andy Scarano, Malden Babe Ruth League Player Agent Chris Kosuk, Malden DPW Director and former Babe Ruth manager Bob Knox and Malden Babe Ruth League President Greg Lucey. (Advocate Photos) By Steve Freker K nowing Bob Rotondi as most in the Malden baseball circle did, what he was most happy about Monday was this: His beloved Knights picked up a big win on the very day he was laid to rest. It also came in the baseball diamond named for him: Robert Rotondi Field. Following a somber day, which included a funeral Mass ICON | SEE PAGE 8 Celebrating Malden’s 375th Anniversary with a Student Essay Contest Special to Th e Advocate T his past April, the Malden Historical Society invited Malden High School students to participate in an essay contest as part of Malden’s 375th Anniversary celebration. The goal was to engage students in exploring and refl ecting on the transSTUDENT | SEE PAGE 7 By Bo Stead Malden HS Blue and Gold Baseball in Malden nowadays is something that some residents may overlook. Malden has had a 100+ year history of Little League, E Friday, June 14, 2024 Bob Rotondi topped the list of community ‘legends’ honored at Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame induction Longtime Malden Babe Ruth coach was honored just weeks before his recent passing on June 2 at age 85 Editor’s Note: Malden Blue and Gold Sports co-Editor Robert “Bo” Stead has the honor of conducting the fi nal interview with Bob Rotondi before his passing on June 2; this story was published shortly after the March 7 Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame. Bob Rotondi sat on the bench dedicated in the name of his sister, Diane Rotondi, at the 2023 dedication ceremony at Pine Banks Park. Bob passed away on June 2 at age 85. (Photo Courtesy Mayor Christenson’s offi ce) Babe Ruth, and high school baseball teams: players that have signifi cantly contributed to the city’s culture. As years go on, people may forget about names that LEGENDS | SEE PAGE 10 (Pol. Adv.) Vote Donato Sept. 3

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Celebrating a Platinum Anniversary! Special to Th e Advocate M Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net ayor Gary Christenson recently congratulated Beatrice and Nick Angelo on 70 years of marriage at a recent family celebration. Both of their families emigrated from Italy and settled in Edgeworth, which is where they fi rst met. When they were very young children, Nick proclaimed to Beatrice that he was going to marry her someday, and they were married in 1952! They raised their family in Malden 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Beatrice Angelo, Mayor Gary Christenson and Nick Angelo (Courtesy photo) and are extremely proud of their children and grandchildren and truly enjoy spending time with them and good friends. Mayor Christenson surprised them with a citation on behalf of the City of Malden in recognition of their milestone anniversary. Malden Will Hold Community Meetings in June to Study Options for Downtown Greenway Special to Th e Advocate T www.810bargrille.com he City of Malden is in the process of designing a Greenway for biking and walking across the downtown. The shared use path, dubbed the Spot Pond Brook Greenway (SPBG) will connect the Northern Strand Community Trail at Canal Street to Coytemore Lea Park. The trail will transform City streets including Middlesex Street, Dartmouth Street and Charles Street in the downtown to create a safe walking and riding experience. The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is managing the planning process. The Greenway project creates an opportunity to enliven and beautify two downtown side streets where they intersect Pleasant Street. The City will hold two community meetings to present design alternatives for Middlesex Street and Dartmouth Street. The objective is to turn two traditional pavement-dominated streets designed primarily for motor vehicles into spaces that are comfortably shared with walkers, bikers, automobiles. The goal is to create a pleasant street for all users. The fi rst community meeting to present alternatives and traffi c study fi ndings will be Thursday June 20, 2024 from 3-5 PM at Commerce Place, 350 Main Street. The second community meeting will be held Thursday June 27, 2024 from 5-7 PM at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street. The City is utilizing grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, and the Solomon Foundation to prepare design plans for the project. For more information about the June 20 and 27 community meetings, please see www.cityofmalden.org/calendar or contact Jack Witthaus, Transportation Planner, at jwitthaus@cityofmalden.org. Design work will continue over the next year. A third public meeting will take place in mid-July to provide an update on the overall project, and additional public meetings will be scheduled. Final design plans will be submitted to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Transportation next summer. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 3 Middlesex Sheriff's Office celebrates the graduation of 18 new correction officers T he Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) welcomed 18 new correction officers during a ceremony held on June 6 at Tufts University. The graduation ceremony for the 50th Basic Training Academy (BTA) featured a keynote address by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian as well as powerful remarks by Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley and Tufts University Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Yolanda Smith. “For 332 years, members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office have played a vital role in ensuring public safety,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “While the challenges we face evolve, our mission remains the same: to keep those in our care safe, and prepare them to return to their families – and our communities – ready to be productive and engaged citizens. I have no doubt that these 18 new officers will ensure we carry out that mission with dignity, pride, and professionalism.” The new class of officers features nine individuals with familial law enforcement connections five with post-secondary degrees and four with miliMiddlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row, fifth from left) is shown standing with graduates of the 50th Basic Training Academy and members of the command and training academy staff following graduation on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Courtesy photo) tary experience. In addition, seven of the new officers are bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, French and Vietnamese). The ceremony followed a rigorous 13-and-a half-week academy during which recruits unLocal student graduates from St. Sebastian’s S t. Sebastian’s School held its 80th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Malden resident Adric I. Denis was among the 71 students to graduate and will be attending Seton Hall University. St. Sebastian’s is a Catholic independent day school in Needham, Mass., for young men in grades seven through 12. derwent extensive training. The academy included both classroom and hands-on work, as well as the mastering of policies, procedures and skills needed to maintain safety and security. The training focused on topics such as implicit bias, Mental Health First Aid, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), de-escalation and communication, first responder training, suicide prevention, and defensive tactics. In addition, all 18 recruits spent time working with veteran members of the MSO team during their on-thejob training at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. The June 6 graduation was the 16th held during Sheriff Koutoujian’s tenure and the fourth since February of 2023. To learn more about the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and current career opportunities, please visit middlesexsheriff.org/hr. From left to right: Headmaster William Burke and Adric I. Denis. (Courtesy photo) Window Glass & Screen Repair

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for June S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 17, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting, please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com, use the following link or enter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web. zoom.us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the disLawrence A. 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Cronin announced that the following students from Malden have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at Saint Anselm College: Emma Fulchini, Undeclared, 2027; Jane Harrington, Communication, 2024; Mia Polston, English, 2027. About Saint Anselm College: Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College, which is located inManchester, N.H., is a four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Saint Anselm is well known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, a highly successful nursing program, a legacy of community service and a commitment to the arts. Chris 2024 Sen. Lewis receives award from United Way of Massachusetts Bay State Senator Jason Lewis (center) was recognized by the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. (Courtesy photo) S tate Senator Jason Lewis was recognized by United Way of Massachusetts Bay in a ceremony at the State House on June 6, 2024. Awardees were nominated for being champions of community voice and initiatives that further economic justice in the Commonwealth. Senator Lewis was recognized in particular for his work to make high-quality and affordable early education and childcare more accessible for families in Massachusetts. With a mission “to advance an economically just region where prosperity is shared across race and ethnicity,” United Way of Massachusetts Bay brings together individuals, community leaders, corporate partners, legislators and organizations to work with communities to build economic prosperity and enable everyone to share in the knowledge, wealth and resources available. “I’m honored to receive this award from the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, and to partner with them in our critical work around early education and childcare,” said Senator Lewis. “Advancing economic justice and opportunity for all our residents will continue to motivate my work in the state legislature and our communities.” “United Way of Massachusetts Bay is proud to recognize Senator Jason Lewis for his leadership building a Massachusetts where everyone has access to financial wellbeing and prosperity is shared across race and ethnicity,” said U.S. General Counsel & Head of U.S. Government Relations at John Hancock Tom Samoluk, who is a United Way of Massachusetts Bay Board Member. “Senator Lewis is a changemaker, a ‘good trouble’ maker and a policymaker who is blazing trails for communities across the Commonwealth. Senator Lewis always puts children and their family’s needs first. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and unwavering commitment to ensuring early education and out of school time is both affordable and accessible.”

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 5 Senior/Teen Center Rest Area Dedicated in Memory of Frank R. Cina, Jr. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.25 73 59 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.95 Order online at angelosoil.com Family, friends and Disability Commission Members along with Mayor Gary Christenson (far left), City Council President/Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow (far right), Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora (kneeling, third from right) (Courtesy Photo) Special to Th e Advocate L ast weekend, the City of Malden Disability Commission was pleased to join Mayor Gary Christenson and the family of Frank R. Cina, Jr., to dedicate a rest area in front of the Senior/Teen Center in Frank’s memory. Frank passed away in 2022 and was an active member of the Disability Commission since its inception in 2018 and a strong advocate for making Malden accessible for all. Disability Commission Chair Marilyn Andrews spoke about Frank’s time on the Commission and the various initiatives and projects he was involved with, including securing a grant for upgrades at the Senior Center and the installation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) Boards at each school. Also speaking were Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Steve Winslow of Ward 5, and Frank’s cousin, Stephen Cina. Frank was well-known for his gentle and kind spirit as well as his advocacy of individuals with disabilities. This area will forever serve as a place of inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact he had on the City of Malden and so many others. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 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 Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Jean Tomasello Condon 1950-2024 By Peter Levine M 50 any of us were shocked and saddened when we Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com heard Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon’s beloved wife Jean had passed. Didn’t make sense, doesn’t make sense. The world lost one of the great ones. We in Malden lost one of the great ones. If you even casually knew Jean, you would understand. I have been friends with Jean’s sister Rose since 1963, the year the Levines took residence on Charles Street, and still do. We are devastated, Paul. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Jean had many, many friends. None better than longtime (adopted) Edgeworth gal and boon companion Deb-Gray Silvestri. Debbie had this to say about her years running and playing and enjoying life with Jean: Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After “Jean had many friends. If you know anything about her, she carried her love for all of us, I’m sure she’d call it ‘Sistership’ instead of friendship. She treated us all like family. Always there to lend a hand. Many of her dear friends were Edgeworth girls and implants like me. There was Toni Marie Cremone, Lorraine Danca, her casino playmate Franny, Donna and the late Lucille Spadafora, Sheila Fermano, Gayle Greenwood, and me included. All friends connected in some way. She would come to my hair salon on Charles Street and continue to follow me to Riverside Avenue to Highland Avenue at Mandy’s hair salon where we were confidants with and for each other. Family foremost. We had great times. Hard times. Sad times. We shared them all and felt better when our conversations ended. I had a special name for her that cannot be mentioned in public (lol) and she loved it. We laughed. We cried. But we mostly loved The sisters: Jean (Condon), Barbara (Mcglinchy) and Rose Tomasello. our lives as we lived them. We clearly lost a wonderful, loving, caring person who will be missed forever. We needed her love here on earth longer. Much longer. She was an amazing mom, wife, sister, Nana and friend. I think God dropped the ball on this one. There is no replacement here. Rest forever in peace my friend and yes, I’m still asking why!!!” It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Paul Donato. Paul Donato. Paul Donato. • Nip bottles are ubiquitous throughout Malden, as I have noted in past columns. Insider hipster reference follows – whenever I see these eyesores I immediately think of the song “Land of the Glass Pinecones” by the most underrated band in the history of the Boston music scene, Human Sexual Response. • In February, State Rep. Steve Ultrino (D-Edgeworth) held a well-attended fundraiser at Anthony DeCotis’ joint, Mixx360 on Broadway. Just a reminder: Steve is one of the good guys. Nobody works harder for his constituents than he does. His integrity and work ethic come from his deep Malden roots and the pride in neighborhood that was handed down to him from his church, parents and grandparents. Steve always has my vote. • You know that vacant lot that sits at the corner of Charles and Middlesex Avenue? That eyesore has been sitting without any activity for so long there are trees growing out of the mound of rubble that sits in the middle. For real! • Speaking of eyesores, I was just thinking... Malden High School class of 2024 most likely has no memory of what the crossroads of Salem, Main, and Ferry Streets once looked like. The hole that time forgot would have greeted them as freshmen in 2020 and said good luck to them as they departed MHS and entered the real world in 2024. Just saying... • On a happier note, has anybody else checked out the trees that were planted on the side of the Jackson Street Garage on Exchange Street yet? They are flowering right now and look great! • Happy June birthdays to these two shining stars at Malden City Hall: Carol Ann Desiderio and Karen Bourque. Happy birthday, gals! • I ran into another Malden sports star from yesteryear, Charley Norman. Charley was the slick fielding first baseman when I played for the Stars in the Babe Ruth League. He was a star. I showed up every game and tried like heck. Insert smiley face. Charley made the all-star team as a 15-year-old along with Jerry Robbins, Jimmy Daddario and (I believe) Paul “Snuffy” Smith. After the BRL he started a long and illustrious softball career before segueing to the links in retirement. Always a pleasure seeing you, Charley! • Rest in peace, Donald I. Adelman, 93, of Melrose, formerly of Malden. Malden High graduate, devoted father, loving husband... may his memory be a blessing. • Very special May 31st birthday wishes go out to one of my besties, fast friends since seventh grade at Beebe Junior High – the Pride of Forestdale – Greg Lucey. From sharing a locker together as 7th graders, to spending many hours loitering on the Bandstand at Devir Park, to closing the bar on Canal Street with Albert way too many nights, to rooting on the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series on the first big screen TV on Route 1 at the Blue Star Bar, and many, many MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 20

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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 ICON | FROM PAGE 1 in Sacred Heart Church in Malden Square and final interment in Forest Dale Cemetery at the Rotondi Family plot, there was still one item on the list. “We decided to play the game as scheduled in Bob’s honor,” longtime Malden Babe Ruth League Field Director Deano Summers explained. “That’s how Bob would have wanted it.” Who knew that the year Bob left us, his Knights would be in the midst of one of their best starts ever. Heading into MonGerry 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 Lining the field for Bob Rotondi’s tribute at the ballfield on Monday night were players from both teams. day’s game versus Summers’ Flames, they stood at a hardy, undefeated 5-0 mark. Before the game, a collection of Malden dignitaries, including Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Babe Ruth President Greg Lucey, BRL Field Director Deano Summers, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Bob Knox, Malden Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine and Bob’s “staff” – a dedicated group of Babe Ruth guys who have been at his side for nigh on a year now, helping with navigating daily life – were all there. Dave Allan, of Malden and Mass. Babe Ruth, gave a brief introductory statement; and Malden High School After the funeral Mass on Monday, Mayor Gary Christenson (center) and Malden Babe Ruth Field Director Deano Summers spoke with those in front of Sacred Heart Church. junior Nathan Morelli delivered a terrific rendition of Jimi Hendrix’s version of the National Anthem/”Star-Spangled Banner” on the electric guitar. Then the game was on. The Knights got a booming blast off the bat of Dylan Clough and took a quick 3-0 lead they never relinquished, using some solid pitching from Malden High School righthander Billy Gavin to seal the deal on a 4-2 win. “It was a nice ending to a tough day and a tough week for all us who are missing Bob dearly,” said Summers, who is a 30-year Malden Babe Ruth man himself, and who, along with Bob Rotondi and several others, were charter inductees into the Inaugural Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame this past March, the final honor of many Bob Rotondi had received in his life. “Last week’s games were canceled to give Malden Babe Ruth time and space to mourn Bob’s passing, but we wanted to get the games going again, as Bob would have wanted,” Summers said. Following the funeral Mass Monday morning, the morning of the game detailed above, Mayor Christenson delivered a touching eulogy in Bob’s honor at the gravesite at Forest Dale Cemetery, crowning Bob “King Pallbearers bring Bob Rotondi’s casket out of the church to the hearse. of Baseball” in Malden. The text of the eulogy is included in today’s Advocate. “As we remember Bob Rotondi today, let us celebrate the incredible life he lived and the countless lives he touched. His spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him, in the fields where he played and coached, and in the community he served so selflessly,” Mayor Christenson said. “Bob will be deeply missed but his legacy will endure. Rest in peace, our King of Baseball. Malden will never forget you.” The Mayor is correct: Malden never will forget the “King of Baseball.” RIP, Bob Rotondi.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 9 Darcy’s Dance Academy celebrates 20 years in Malden! Special to Th e Advocate D arcy’s Dance Academy has been a staple on Main Street in Malden – teaching students to dance for 20 years! Business Owner Darcy Overberg is well known for how much fun her students have while taking her classes. Mayor Gary Christenson recently congratulated Darcy for her business excellence in the community and for her success in teaching her students about the importance of discipline, teamwork and social skills. Mayor Christenson issued a citation on behalf of the City in honor of the anniversary. “I wish Darcy’s Dance Academy many more years of continued success!” said Mayor Christenson. From left: Alivia Overberg, Darcy’s Dance Academy Owner Darcy Overberg and Mayor Gary Christenson.

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 LEGENDS | FROM PAGE 1 mean so much. However, the baseball community in Malden has not forgotten any of its figures which gave it such a rich history. Steve Freker, who is the president of the Golden Tornado Club, Malden High baseball head coach, and a legend in the baseball world of Malden and New England, decided to work with a committee and create the Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame. Coach Freker said they aimed to create something that would honor those who “contributed a great deal of their time and effort” in service to youth in the city of Malden. Freker claimed that in doing so, these individuals “positively promote and make an impact on the sport of baseball,” which in turn “promotes players and families that participated in baseball.” The inaugural ceremony of this Hall of Fame was held on Thursday, March 7th at the Malden Moose Hall. In this first class of inductees were some of the biggest names in the history of baseball for Malden. The inaugural class includes Bob Rotondi, Shawn Brickman, Joe Caraco Sr., Kenny Mazonson, Deano Summers, Sal Turilli, and Peal and Perry Verge Sr. … Any mention of baseball in Malden absolutely cannot go without the talk of a bona fide legend. Bob Rotondi is an iconic figure in the community of baseball in Malden. Turning 85 this month, Rotondi has coached for nearly 70 years, since his teen years. Rotondi is not only well-respected, but he is a wonderful human being and an absolute pleasure and honor to speak to. Rotondi has committed his entire life to the Malden Babe Ruth League and helping grow the game of baseball for Malden. Over the years, he has seen hundreds of players come and go and watched as the game evolved at a youth level right before his eyes. Rotondi has been honored many times and this is the fourth hall of fame he has been honored in. He has now been inducted into the Massachusetts Babe Ruth League Hall of Fame, the Malden Golden Tornado Hall of Fame, the Greater Boston CYO Hall of Fame for Hockey, and now finally the Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame. Rotondi explained that it was a “great honor” to be inducted and it is “probably the most important” of his four times being honored in a Hall of Fame because it makes him feel “well-received” in his own hometown. Despite having decades of experiences to choose from, Rotondi pointed out that the 1960s were some of his favorite and his best years of success. Best known for his success in the Babe Ruth League, he noted “In 1962 I had the first central league team to win the city series.” In 1963 he coached the Central League All-Star team and went to the state finals which “was Mayor Christenson delivers touching tribute to Bob Rotondi at Forestdale Cemetery Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, a lifelong friend and supporter of the late Bob Rotondi, delivered this touching eulogy at the gravesite before Bob’s final service and interment at Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden W hen I was asked just yesterday afternoon to give Bob’s eulogy, I must admit I was hesitant to do so because I wasn’t sure how I could come up with the right words to honor the life of a true Malden legend. Known to all as the “King of Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame POSTER the farthest any Malden team has ever gone.” Right after this, he went to coach the team that he still coaches, the Knights, and won four straight City Series titles. Rotondi also recognized that there were once 23 teams in the Babe Ruth League and they are now at five. There are some new challenges that come with this. He remarked, “Families are not having as many kids anymore, so it’s a little harder to get so many to sign up.” He followed with, “A large percentage of the kids we’re coaching are basically just starting so it’s like it’s a little tougher to get a team together.” However, one thing that Rotondi loves to see is the influx of first-time baseball players. Rotondi noted that he has had players from “China, Haiti, Bangladesh, and Nigeria” in recent years. Obviously, with Rotondi coaching for this many decades, there is no secret that he has a true love for the sport and carrying it on to new generations. Rotondi was a baseball player himself and even attended a rookie camp for the Washington Senators; however, his coaching career did begin after his playing career. Rotondi commented, “I love this sport, and I love teaching it. I look at it like a subject in school that had to be taught.” He is enchanted by the “intricacies and all of the work that goes into molding a team, to prove myself and parents and players.” It is agreed upon by many that Bob Rotondi is a legend for Babe Ruth baseball in Malden, Massachusetts, and New England. As we move our glance from the past to the present and beyond, some may notice that participation-wise there has been a decline in numbers for baseball in Malden. Recently, thanks to new coaches putting in their own volunteer hours and starting their own coaching legacies, there has been an uptick in participation. A new team will be added to the Babe Ruth League this year, and slowly but surely kids are starting to gravitate back towards baseball. Bob Rotondi said he believes that Steve Freker is “the heart and soul of the game” right now for the city. He said Coach Freker “puts in more time and effort on all levels of baseball, from Little League up to high school and beyond than anyone,” adding “so many [Malden] players have gone on to college and the pros with his help.” Rotondi also recognized that with “new stars in the MLB, kids are beginning to look up to them more.” Freker, on the same subject, said he believes that the key to keeping the future intact for baseball needs things like this Legacy Hall of Fame. Keeping the community together and “connecting the past with the present as we did with current and old players” is what Freker’s aims with events like these. Freker also firmly stated that “people being honored” like they were at this event motivates coaches to stay with it. Deano Summers and Shawn Brickman have very similar views to both of these men, with Deano Summers demonstrating that all three leagues in the city need to “work together and share a common goal, that being the “growth of baseball in our city.” Brickman put it simply, as the key to growth was to “allow any kids who want to play, to play so that they can get the experience of how great it is to play baseball in Malden.” With the support of local icons like these, there is only one way to explain the state of Malden baseball right now, which is the city’s slogan: “Strong Past, Proud Future.” Baseball,” Bob’s contributions to the sport extended far beyond the field. He was a mentor, a coach, and a friend to many. He dedicated countless hours to nurturing young talent, always emphasizing the importance of hard work, teamwork, and respect for the game. His guidance helped shape the lives of numerous players who went on to achieve great success, both on and off the field, and Bob’s influence wasn’t confined to baseball alone. Truth be told he loved the game of hockey, too, and coached the Sacred Hearts CYO hockey team for many years. He was also an avid bowler and very much enjoyed the epic matchups we had anytime we went up against Kenny Mazonson’s team. Bob also had his share of idiosyncrasies. He knew the names of every person who played on the Knights. In fact, he memorialized their stats via index cards kept in alphabetical order in a small box at his home. Also, as a former member of the Malden Recreation Department, he was the go-to person for a park permit. Charged with scheduling games and practices, Bob took the work seriously, keeping it all straight on a small notepad – no Excel spreadsheet or online application for him! But if you asked him who was playing where and at what time he could rattle that information off without skipping a beat. And on top of it all, Bob was a pillar of our community, known for his generosity and kindness. Whether it was caring for his parents, volunteering at community events, serving on the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board or simply being there for a friend in need, Bob’s presence was a constant source of positivity and strength. He was humble, kind, compassionate, and loyal. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him and I will miss our monthly lunches with Bobby Knox at the Flaming Grill Buffet. As Bob would always tell me, he didn’t do it alone. He had an inner core of helpers – Paul (Maccioli), Deano (Summers), Dave (Allan), Wayne (Martineau), Andy (Scarano), and Neil (Sullivan), otherwise known as his “staff” – who helped with errands, laundry, cooking and making sure he got to his 85th birthday party on time. Without a doubt Bob was the boss, but his staff took his directives in stride because he was their friend. They were devoted to him as much as he depended on them. Countless stories about Bob were shared at his wake yesterday. One person was overhead saying “he not only made me a better coach, but he made me a better man.” Another talked about him taking the team to Cooperstown one year, which is where Bob got the idea of using red dirt in Malden. Next thing you know he put us in touch with the vendor and red dirt showed up at every field. Those of us who knew Bob will always remember his infectious smile, his laugh, and his incredible stories of the game he loved. He had an uncanny ability to bring people together, to make them feel valued, and appreciated. His recent 85th birthday party, which was organized by him and attended by hundreds, was a true testament of the love that the Malden community had for him. One person absent from Bob’s party was his dear devoted sister, Diane, but she would have been so proud that he pulled it off and in fact would have given her brother a thumbs up to the menu he selected. She was by his side for most of the community events and helped cook many pasta and meatball dinners at their home for the team. This brother-sister combo also enjoyed summers in Ogunquit, where they would sit on the patio at the Sea Chambers Hotel as well as enjoy several short junkets to the casino. As we remember Bob Rotondi today, let us celebrate the incredible life he lived and the countless lives he touched. His spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him, in the fields where he played and coached, and in the community he served so selflessly. Bob will be deeply missed but his legacy will endure. Rest in peace, our King of Baseball. Malden will never forget you.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 The following was written by Malden High Blue and Gold editor Daniel O'Toole – an MHS 2024 graduate – Page 11 with contributions from fellow 2024 graduates Hadjar Yousfi , Nathan Dean, Zachary Nedell and Ryan Coggswell. EDITORIAL by the GRADUATES: Appreciating the Beauty of Malden High School By Daniel O’Toole Malden High School Blue and Gold s we go off to college ready to start a new life, we are reminded of the many freshmen starting their new chapter at Malden High. Not too long ago, we were among them, albeit virtually. The fresh start, the opportuniA ty to start your life anew is something you only get to experience so many times. We just hope that those of you who will become freshmen next year, whether in high school or college, realize the weight and importance of this opportunity and decide to take advantage of it. So often we are too shortsighted to realize the impact our decisions will have on ourselves a year, five years, or even 20 years later. It is so easy to get lost smelling the roses and forget your end goal. And, I’m not saying don’t stop to smell the roses, of course not. No one deserves to spend the rest of their lives constantly worrying about the future, but set goals for yourself, create plans, and work towards those goals; it gives meaning to life. Part of the reason the issue of realizing the long-term impact of your actions is so important right now is that we feel like that skill has been lost in the moment. Current life feels too focused on the now: the fast-paced, short-lived excitement and dopamine kicks. Nothing better exemplifi es this than TikTok. TikTok and its other short-form video counterparts like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts are a way to procrastinate, forget about the fuDaniel O’Toole MHS Class of 2024 ture, and just take our minds off things. This is all fun and great, but things catch up. Work piles up, and we fi nd ourselves in a slump; it is all a loop that leads back on itself. This issue aff ects more than just students. Politicians, people in power, and the wealthy have also become more shortsighted. This, paired with a lack of empathy and social awareness, makes people care only about themselves in the here and now. Our advice is to fi nd a happy medium. Realize that your actions impact more than just you right now, but don’t get too caught up worrying about every possible outcome for every possible decision. Embrace the increased freedom that comes with entering high school and college, but don’t lose sight of the end goals. Four years at Malden High School have also taught us something important about educational institutions: While there may be fl aws and imperfections, the reputation and status of the school depends on far more than that. Of course, the school faces plenty of challenges that refuse to go away. Some bathrooms had to be closed at times because of recklessness and a lack of respect. Hallways are crowded and some students disrupt class. Sometimes, there are diffi culties with language barriers in classes. Urban public schools often face these problems and there are never ways to completely resolve them. For that, we think it is unfair to judge Malden High School on where it struggles. Instead, we should value what it off ers for student success. This building has incredible, caring staff that are always on the lookout for their students. The administration is understanding and accepting, handling conflicts very well. The guidance department is experienced and knowledgeable, bringing valuable assistance to students who need it. On top of all of that, tons of Advanced Placement classes are off ered as well as plenty of electives and extracurricular activities. The truth is that with almost 2,000 students in an urban public high school, it is nearly impossible to provide adequate resources that fairly support every student. Diffi culties arise with staffi ng, a huge reason for the issues in hallways and bathrooms. Many students speak languages that are vastly diff erent from the schoolwide curriculum and could also benefi t from more staff to help them catch up. However, Malden High School is a lot more than those imperfections. There are plenty of things here that put students in a position to succeed. The staff cares just as much about student success as the kids do. They off er tons of classes and opportunities for career exploration. There is no shortage of school events, clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities. When you think about the school, it is easy to think about all that is wrong. But, sometimes, it is important to take a step back and value the learning experience Malden High School provides. With that in mind, we offer some things that would benefi t Malden High School going forward: The learning environment would benefi t from more open bathrooms, fewer kids in the hallways during classes, and more student resources. Many of our immigrant students lack the support they need – that’s not to say that an eff ort isn’t made by wonderful staff members, but a community as great and diverse as Malden could do so much more to ensure our students feel supported. Students should not have to trudge through classes lower than their levels because of a language barrier which could be easily fi xed by providing more linguistic resources and staffi ng, which would encourage more academic and social success. Finally, other schools in Massachusetts have implemented cell phone bans that we think the high school should take note of. Current students reading this will probably hate this being said, but it’s true. If we eliminate the primary distraction for students, then they will engage more in the classroom and feel a lesser need to leave the room and wander the hallways. Malden High students, you all deserve not only a great education but an environment that promotes excellent learning that will prepare you for life after high school. Upcoming Movie Night at Malden Public Library J oin us for Movie Night on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6:00-7:15 p.m. We will be showing a 2022 fi lm by a local fi lmmaker, Dante D’Amore, called “Lightkeepers.” This fi lm is based on the true story of two sisters, Abigail and Rebecca Bates, who “fought off ” the British troops during the War of 1812 by using a fi fe and drum. The fi lm stars Kayla Caulfi eld, Lily Ayotte and David Pridemore. “During the War of 1812, two sisters at Scituate Lighthouse, armed only with a fi fe and drum, frightened away armed men of the British warship, La Hogue, fooling the British into thinking that an armed militia was on shore awaiting them.” Lightkeepers was fi lmed locally in Duxbury, Marshfi eld, Salem & Plymouth, Mass. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. Not rated – 60 minutes.

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Friends of the Malden Public Library delight patrons with “Coffee and a Book – the perfect blend” Library again partners with New England Coffee Co. – adds Fire Dept. to the fun Families enjoy “Coffee and a Book – the perfect blend” partnership with New England Coffee Co. and the Malden Fire Department (Courtesy photos) he Friends of the Malden Public Library (MPL) held a hugely successful Spring Book Sale on May 3-4. Friday was a T “Members-only sneak preview” sale, giving Friends members the opportunity to enjoy the estimated 50,000 volume collection of used books donated by the local community. On Saturday morning attendees had a double treat – the New England Coffee Co. truck was iconic for the second year in a row on the brick pathway in front of the entrance to the Library. The company served free coffee to library patrons, and the Friends accepted donations for the beverage in a donations bucket – all proceeds going to the MPL. The second treat was that the Spring Book Sale was the first event to partner with the Malden Fire Department – Ladder 1 and three firefighters were at the entrance handing out plastic helmets and coloring books and lifting happy children into the fire engine. The families were joyous; while the kids had fun being mini-firefighters, the adults enjoyed a cup of New England Coffee. “It was so fun to see so many little firefighters in the Library!” commented MPL Director Dora St. Martin. Friends of the MPL President Mary Ellen O’Meara pointed out that Malden was recently recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the Commonwealth and that the Friends seeks to reach out to all cultural and age groups in Malden to reflect that diversity in membership. “We are looking for new members and new ideas. Everyone is welcome in the Friends as long as you love books and share our desire to serve the Library and the Community!” she stated. The Friends of the MPL have been working for over one year on an outreach plan to enhance diversity and community involvement by partnering with different groups in Malden. Meetings for the friends are the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the MPL. Firefighters and families enjoyed Coffee and a Book, the perfect blend! Hilda Torres and Friends of the MPL President Mary Ellen O’Meara

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 13 375th Anniversary of Malden’s Incorporation as a Town Brothers Sprague – Founders of Charlestown, Malden & Hingham By Inna Babitskaya A s it happened, three brothers from the English Dorset, Ralph, Richard, and William Sprague, became cofounders of Charlestown and Mystic Side (future Malden). Who were these pioneers? The brothers Sprague’s parents were Edward Sprague (1576–1614) and Christian (Holland) Sprague Corbin (1578-1651). There were six children in the family: the elder daughter, Alice (1597-1668), and five sons: Ralph (15991650), Edward (1601-1633), Richard (1604-1668), Christopher (1607-1625) and William (1609-1665). Edward Sprague Sr. was a prosperous fuller (finisher of newly woven cloth who cleaned and thickened it). He owned a stone woolen mill located in Upwey (a small hamlet between Dorchester and Weymouth), 80 sheep and 42 lambs. The fulling process consisted of the closing together of the threads of newly woven woolen fabric with soap or acid liquor to produce a grease-free cloth of the correct thickness. After a piece of woolen cloth has been first woven, its fibers are loose, airy, and unmeshed, similar in texture and appearance to a piece of cheesecloth. The cloth retained a significant amount of oil or grease, which could inhibit the action of dyers and thus should be removed. Fulling was required for the proper finishing of the woolen cloth and included closing and scouring. When, at the age of 38, Edward Sprague suddenly died, his eldest son, 15-year-old Ralph, became the head of the family. He had already received a formal education and started the seven-year apprenticeship as a fuller, following the strict provisions of the Elizabethan Statute of Artificers (1563). After finishing the apprenticeship at age 21, he became a journeyman. Young Ralph “had a cheerful disposition and sometimes indulged in excesses,” according to the court records. On August 15, 1623, Ralph married Joanna (Joan/Johane) Warren (1603–1680), daughter of Richard Warren (1575–1628), at St. George Church, Fordington, Dorset, England. It was a successful and honorable marriage, especially for Ralph, who, as a St. George Church, Fordington, Dorset mere craftsman, became related to the aristocracy because of it. Joanna Warren’s noble ancestor was Rollo Rolf, a Scandinavian rover, the 1st Duke of Normandy, and the great-great-grandfather of William the Conqueror. The Warrens were also descendants of Saxon, French and German kings, including Alfred the Great, King of England, King Henry I of France and Henry I, King of Germany. Ralph and Joanna Sprague settled in Fordington, where their three elder sons, John Sprague (1624–1692), Jonathan Sprague (1625–1650) and Richard Sprague (1627/28– 1703), were born. Sprague’s family plans were influenced by the major political, religious and economic changes in the country. Also, the devastating fires in neighboring Dorchester affected the Fordington residents, triggering immigration. The initial fire destroyed 170 of the 340 houses in Dorchester, two of the three main churches, inns, warehouses and many businesses. Ralph Sprague’s acquaintance with the famous Puritan minister of Dorchester, Rev. John White, and later with the reverend’s friend John Endicott, led to fateful changes in his life. In 1629, Ralph Sprague decided to join the expedition to the New World, which was organized by the Rev. White. So Ralph, his wife Joanna, young sons and brothers Richard and William sailed on the ship Lyon’s Whelp from Gravesend on April 25, 1629. Among the passengers were “above forty planters out of the counties of Dorset and Somerset” and “6 fishermen from Dorchester.” The Spragues were sent by Rev. White to find a plantation site for the group from the West Country – “Mary and John” – that he planned to send next spring. Rev. Francis Higginson said Lyon’s Whelp was “a neat and nimble ship of 120 tons, eight pieces of ordinances carrying in her many mariners and forty planters, specially from Dorchester and thereabouts, with provision and 4 goats.” On June 11, they reached Newfoundland, where they were lost for a few hours in a thick fog. On June 19, Higginson wrote, “by God’s blessing and the directions [from Pilots] we passed the curious and difficult entrance into the large spacious harbour of Naumkeag” (future Salem). According to some researchers, the Sprague brothers sailed on the Abigail together with Richard Brackenbury, Richard Davenport, Charles Gott and others, departing Weymouth on June 20, 1628, and arriving at Naumkeag on September 6, 1628. To be continued… (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian, a Member of the Malden Historical Commission and the author of historical books “From Maldon to Malden,” “Time of Converse” and “Fellsmere Park – Emerald of Malden.”) Process of cloth fulling at a mill Sprague mill in Upwey, Dorset, England Lyon’s Whelp model

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Malden father raises adopted children with help from adult mentors G rowing up with 10 siblings, Paul Nelson learned the importance of mentorship early on from his brothers and sisters, who taught him valuable lessons and guided him in the right direction. Today, Nelson and his husband, of Malden, carry that same support to their two adopted children: Anthony, 12, and Amaya, 11. The brother-sister duo are matched with mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), allowing each child to have a trustworthy, consistent adult from outside of the home for support. Anthony and Amaya are enrolled in BBBSEM’s signature community-based program, in which adult mentors – referred to as Bigs – are paired with youngsters and meet for two to three hours, a couple times a month, for outings of their choice. This one-to-one mentoring program helps youngsters to fulfill their fullest potential while giving their guardians/ parents, like Nelson, the reassurance that others have their children’s backs. “We’re constantly learning as parents,” says Nelson, who adopted Anthony and Amaya, who are mixed race, when they were three and two years old, respectively. “Our kids had a different life than we did, and they have different hair than I have. It was important for us to have caring role models for our kids that listen to them and celebrate diversity. Especially for our daughter, who has two dads, having a consistent female adult in her life has helped her build confidence and empathy. For my son, he’s now become a mentor to younger kids. Both are more social and more accepting of adults since being matched Forestdale Park Celebrates International Firefighters’ Day F orestdale Park, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, recently hosted members of the Malden Fire Department in honor of International Firefighters’ Day. Residents enjoyed connecting with the firefighters over coffee and muffins while hearing about their work and exchanging stories. Paul Nelson and husband with children Anthony and Amaya at family wedding. (Courtesy photo) in the program. Mentoring has had a huge positive impact on our family.” “It’s important that youth get their information from trustworthy people in every part of their lives,” says Nelson. “As parents, we’re worried about the future of our kids, from the way they are educated to the way they socialize. Having positive role models in their lives creates consistency and provides another avenue for them to express themselves. Our kids look forward to spending time with their Bigs.” With research and proven outcomes at its core, BBBSEM creates Big-Little matches based on shared interests, geography and personality and serves as a consistent resource for Bigs, Littles and their families. The organization fosters connections between communities and community partners, helping to address larger social issues, such as race and education gaps. “Our programs are made to transform families,” says BBBSEM President/CEO Mark O’Donnell, who walks his talk as a two-time former Big Brother. “Paul is an exceptional guardian in our program, like so many others. The community-based program allows youth to make healthy choices, thrive socially and emotionally and have stronger relationships with peers and other adults.” In 2024, BBBSEM celebrates 75 years of service across the region. Throughout its seven decades, the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate in New England has created and served more than 25,000 youngsters. For more information, to become a volunteer or to register your children, visit www.emassbigs.org. Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting Gala Fundraiser T he Friends of the Malden Public Library is hosting a Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser to benefit the Malden Public Library on Friday, June 21 from 7–9 p.m., in the historic Converse Library and Art Galleries at 36 Salem St. in Malden. Enjoy a variety of wines, food selections from Malden’s finest establishments, live piano music, a silent raffle and a VIP tour of the art galleries starting at 6:30 p.m. The Friends’ Wine Tasting has been a tremendously popular event – first held in 2002 – selling out annually until the pandemic interrupted all in-person gatherings. This year, in coordination with the City of Malden’s 375th anniversary celebration and Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits (746 Main St. in Malden), the Friends are reviving this tradition. The theme for this year’s gala is Dressing through the Decades, and attendees are encouraged to dress in the style of their favorite decade. The Friends are hoping to bring back the Wine Tasting Gala as a yearly event. Tickets are on sale at the Malden Public Library (cash or checks only, please) or can be purchased online at LocalWineEvents.com. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person, and $75 per person for the VIP early entrance, which includes a tour of the Art Galleries – our hidden treasure! This is a 21+ event. Call the Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. The Friends of the MPL is a volunteer, fundraising organization – working with our diverse community to benefit the Library – and is always looking for new members! Shown from left to right: Forestdale Park Executive Director Sarah Starkweather, Director of Community Relations Mike Giurleo, members of the Malden Fire Department, EnrichedLIFE Director Molly Spindler, Director of Building & Grounds Eric Field, Director of Business Michelle Spindler, and Director of Compass Programming Emma Burke. Shown from left to right: Forestdale Park residents Carmen Ledbury, Nancy Durand, Diana Gorman, Carla McCormack and Paul Carrier chat with members of the Malden Fire Department. Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting Gala Fundraiser

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 15 The ILC awarded $750,000 Cummings Grant O Pictured from left to right: The ILC Director of Development Mark Corriea, The ILC Executive Director Vince Rivers, Cummings Foundation Volunteer Joan Hadley, The ILC Director of English Language Programs Jessica Senat and The ILC Assistant Director of Development Ann Bausman. T he Immigrant Learning Center (The ILC) is one of 150 local not-for-profits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. During a competitive review process, The ILC was selected from a total of 715 applicants. It will receive $750,000 over 10 years. Malden-based The ILC serves immigrant and refugee adults living in 89 Greater Boston communities by teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages, citizenship, digital literacy, and life and job search skills. This grant will benefit hundreds of newcomers to Malden and hundreds more throughout the region by bolstering the organization’s recent expansion addressing the influx of immigrants to Massachusetts. Everyone in these communities will benefit, as The ILC’s students learn English, get jobs, support their families, pay taxes and become contributing community members. “This grant is so significant for us, not just because of the large dollar amount,” said The ILC Executive Director Vince Rivers, “but because of the long-term commitment. The Cummings Foundation sees the urgent need we’re addressing today and has confidence in our ability to benefit local communities in the decade to come, just as we have confidence in their commitment to these people and this place.” The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program primarily supports Massachusetts not-for-profits that are based in and serve Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk Counties, plus six communities in Norfolk County. Through this placebased initiative, the Cummings Foundation aims to give back in the areas where it owns commercial property. Its buildings are all managed, at no cost to the Foundation, by its affiliate, Cummings Properties. This Woburn-based commercial real estate firm leases and manages 11 million square feet of debt-free space, the majority of which exclusively benefits the Foundation. “Greater Boston is fortunate to have a robust, dedicated and highly capable not-for-profit sector that supports and enhances the community in myriad ways,” said Cummings Foundation Executive Director/Trustee Joyce Vyriotes. “The entire Cummings organization is thankful for their daily work to help all our neighbors thrive.” The majority of the grant decisions were made by nearly 100 community volunteers. They worked across a variety of committees to review and discuss the proposals and then, together, determine which requests would be funded. Among these community volunteers were business and not-for-profit leaders, mayors, college presidents and experts in areas such as finance and diversity, equity and inclusion. “We believe strongly that grant decisions will be more equitable when made by a diverse group of community members,” said Vyriotes. “We’re incredibly grateful to the dozens of individuals who participated in our democratized philanthropic process.” The Foundation and volunteers first identified 150 organizations to receive three-year grants of up to $300,000 each. The winners included first-time recipients as well as organizations that had previously received Cummings grants. Twenty-five of this latter group of repeat recipients were then selected by a panel of community volunteers to have their grants elevated to 10-year awards ranging from $300,000 to $1 million each. This year’s grant recipients represent a wide variety of causes, including housing and food insecurity, workforce development, immigrant services, social justice, education and mental health services. The organizations are spread across 49 different cities and towns. Cummings Foundation has now awarded $500 million to greater Boston not-for-profits. The complete list of this year’s 150 grant winners, plus nearly 2,000 previous recipients, is available at www.CummingsFoundation.org. For more information about The ILC, visit the website http:// www.ilctr.org. Pioneer Charter School of Science celebrates 2024 graduates Graduates from PCSS I and II were honored in a joint ceremony at Rivergreen Park in Everett n Friday, May 31, students from Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) I in Everett and PCSS II in Saugus graduated in a united ceremony at Everett’s Rivergreen Park. PCSS’s 2024 graduates spent their formative high school years studying amid a global pandemic, a testament to their determination and adaptability as they begin new chapters of their academic careers. PCSS, which enrolls students from communities north of Boston and the North Shore, is known for its collegiate successes. PCSS college acceptance rates are commendable. In 2024, 93 percent of PCSS upper school students plan to attend a four-year university, five percent a two-year college and two percent, vocational training. Of PCSS II Upper School students, 90 percent will attend a four-year college, five percent a two-year college, and five percent vocational training. Both schools have a 100 percent acceptance rate. “Our Class of 2024 graduates are an exceptional group of students,” said PCSS CEO Barish Icin. “We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. These students have not only weathered PCSS graduates, pictured from left to right: Back row: Maria Machado (Everett), Caitlin Calvelo (Woburn), Shreshth Gaur (Malden), Boulanouar Bouchenafa (Charlestown), Nizar Kaddoum (Medford), Johen Mimy (Malden) and Zackariyya Malki (Methuen); front row: Victoria Penha (Malden), Salma Ngokila (Medford), Leila Elhaissouni (Melrose) Ambika Badwal (Malden) and Lhawnnie Dumond (Lynn). their studies during the pandemic, but they have excelled. We believe that they have bright futures ahead of them.” PCSS I and PCSS II’s Class of 2024 were awarded more than $11 million in scholarships. Students from both campuses have been accepted to nationally renowned schools, including Harvard, Tufts, MIT, Cornell, Boston College, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown and Wellesley. PCSS is a rigorous college preparatory charter school that aims to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. PCSS I, which is located in Everett, serves students in Grades K through 12 from several communities north of Boston, including Everett, Chelsea and Revere. PCSS II, which is located in Saugus, serves students in Grades K through 12 from Saugus, Salem, Peabody, Lynn and Danvers. Creative Malden event Come and enjoy the art, music and activities at Artists Take the Street! O n June 22, 2024, Creative Malden is hosting the Artists Take the Street event, which is taking place in front of 45-75 Pleasant St. in Malden, Mass., from 12-4 p.m. An afternoon of fun, the event will include art demonstrations, music, henna and face painting. The Gallery@57, which the event will be held in front of, is known for its LIMELight series, featuring a variety of artists who work in all different styles. At Artists Take the Street, these artists will be highlighted, demonstrating their art and promoting what they create. One of these featured artists is Grace Julian Murthy, who recently displayed her Pop Art centered collection The Art of Joy at the gallery. In addition to Julian Murthy, painter Ella Bessmer will display her work. But paint will not be the only highlighted material. A variety of difEVENT | SEE PAGE 20 Creative Malden Event flyer

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Eagles advance in MIAA Division 4 State Tournament #11 Mystic Valley defeated #6 Lenox Memorial 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon By Emily Brennan M ystic Valley boys’ tennis captured victory in their second round of the MIAA State Tournament, taking down the #6 seed Lenox Memorial by a score of 5-0 to earn the first Elite Eight appearance in school history. It was Mystic Valley striking first in doubles as #2 Eli DeTore/Ryan Co outplayed Devon Smits/Aiden Tran to a 6-2, 6-0 final. All eyes were then turned to #1 Rakshit Rangaprasad/Jonathan Yip and Juan Manrique/ Ayden Shove, who were even at 3-3 in the second set after the Eagles took the first. In the end it was Mystic Valley coming out on top with a 6-2, 6-3 final. Ethan Co was the first to finish his singles match, making light work of Michael Piretti, 6-0, 6-2. On the next court, it was a highly anticipated matchup featuring #2 Wes Cunningham and Alexander Kolean. It was Cunningham establishing dominance with a 6-2, 6-2 win. Jay Raj was quick to follow suit as he claimed victory with a 6-1, 6-0 performance versus Alex Fuster, giving Mystic Valley the 5-0 win. “The boys played with such finesse,” remarked Head Coach Stacy Smith. “ It was extremely hot, and we rode for 3 hours to get to Lenox. But it was worth it. Everyone played their best and I could not be prouder!” Earlier in the week, #3 seed Manchester Essex defeated #14 Ipswich, setting up a thirdround matchup between the Eagles and Hornets. The two teams faced off on Saturday, June 8. Manchester Essex won, 4-1. The winner will advance to the Final Four of the Division 4 boy’s tennis state tournament. Elite Eight, shown from left to right: AJ Rutkauskas, Henry Cao, Nathan Tessema, Eli DeTore, Rakshit Rangaprasad, Head Coach Stacy Smith, Jonathan Yip, Wes Cunningham, Jay Raj, Ethan Co and Ryan Co. Boy's Tennis Starts Off Strong at MIAA Tournament By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boy’s tennis team capped its best first season ever by reaching the MIAA Division Four State Tournament. The No. 11 overall seeded team punched its ticket to the second round of competition with a 5-0 triumph over Westport on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles will take on #6 Lenox or #27 Mt. Greylock early next week. On the singles side, Wes Cunningham had a stellar day, winning two matches to help his team advance to the second round of playoffs. In his first match, Cunningham took down Brody Girard by a score of 6-1. He followed that up with another win, beating Girard again by a 6-1 score. At the #1 singles spot, Jay Raj jumped out to an early 6-0 lead over Sam Van Saun in the first set. Through a combination of powerful serves and crosscourt shots he proceeded to win the second set by the same score, earning himself a commanding victory. In Ethan Co’s match-up with Jack Keane, Co found himself up 6-2 in the first set. Co emerged victorious for the second, winning his match 6-1 and securing the Eagles victory. Rakshit Rangaprasad alongside teammate Jonathan Yip picked up the victory in doubles competition. The two faced off against Avery Howell and Ryan Keane. A tense first set saw the pairs trading points until it was knotted up at 6-6 apiece. In the tiebreaker, the Eagles duo racked up the point to take the set 7-6. Rangaprasad and Yip came out slower in the second set, eventually losing 6-7. Midway through set number three, Mystic Valley propelled themselves past another tiebreaker to a 10-5 win. The final doubles' match Shown from left to right, are; AJ Rutkauskas, Wes Cunningham, Jay Raj, Rakshit Rangaprasad, Jonathan Yip, Eli DeTore, Ryan Co, and Ethan Co. (Missing from photo: Henry Cao, Nathan Tessema) would put the Eagles up 5-0 as Eli Detore and Ryan Co posted a 6-4, 6-2 win over Zach Lopes and Anthony Raposa. Rakshit Rangaprasad Ethan Co

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 17 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE:Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 3-7. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. $6.5 BILLION HOUSING PACKAGE (H 4070) House 145-13, approved and sent to the Senate a bill which supporters said includes $6.5 billion in bond authorizations, tax credits and several policy initiatives that promote housing production, facilitate the development of affordable housing and preserve public housing in Massachusetts. Provisions include $2 billion to support the repair, rehabilitation and modernization of over 43,000 public housing units across Massachusetts; $200 million to support innovative and alternative forms of rental housing including single person occupancy units, transitional and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness, housing for seniors and veterans and transitional units for persons recovering from substance use disorder; $60 million to modify homes of individuals or families with disabilities or seniors so that they may maintain residency or return home from institutional settings; $20 million to establish a veterans supportive housing program to develop and preserve supportive housing for veterans and their families experiencing homelessness;$50 million to create a new Healthy Home program to provide grants and loans for programs to make homes habitable; and $50 million for the acquisition, rehabilitation and sale of distressed properties. “I’m incredibly proud of the investments included in this bill, which together make the largest investment in affordable and middle-income housing, as well as critical infrastructure related to housing production, in the history of the commonwealth,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Given that Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states in the entire country to buy a home or rent an apartment, the funding and tax credits provided by this bill will be crucial as we work to ensure that every Massachusetts resident can afford to live here, work here and raise a family here.” “This comprehensive bond bill will help address the commonwealth's undeniable housing crisis,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. “By putting billions of capital resources towards constructing new homes and towards rehabilitating our aging public housing infrastructure, we will be making a difference to the thousands of residents who live in these facilities. The policies also contained in this legislation will help incentive housing production, increase affordability options for residents and help alleviate the pressure on the housing inventory as a whole.” "[This] is the largest housing investment in state history and meets the moment for our state's housing landscape and people struggling with housing availability," said Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford), House Chair of the Housing Committee. "Massachusetts is amidst a housing crisis that has affected every corner of our state, from renters to homeowners to first-time homebuyers purchasing their first home looking to set down roots for their family. This comprehensive bill provides tools in the toolbox for our communities including investments in state infrastructure to accommodate the need to replenish our housing stock and build deeply affordable to market rate housing. Despite repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call, only two of the 13 representatives who voted against the bill responded to our requests asking them to share the reason they voted against it. The two who responded were Reps Bill Driscoll (D-Milton) and David DeCoste (R-Norwell). “This legislation does not protect our residents from increased rents and further inflated housing costs when it comes to accessory dwelling units (ADUs),” said Driscoll. “As it stands now, if passed by the Senate and signed by the governor, the section on ADUs opens the door to corporate entities and investor-owned properties building ADUs by right and not specifying support for owner occupied and expanded family housing.” DeCoste said he voted against the bill because of a provision that creates the Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). The website advocating for TOPA explains that the program would allow cities and towns the local option of providing tenants in multi-family buildings the right to match a third-party offer when their homes are being sold. Tenants can designate their rights to a non-profit or local housing authority, or partner with an affordable housing purchaser. “TOPA hurts small property owners,” said DeCoste. “It will lead to more rental properties being sold to large out of state property holding companies because small property owners cannot overcome the timing obstacles." The 11 representatives who did not respond to our requests are: Reps. Fred Barrows (R-Mansfield), Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick), Angelo D'Emilia (R-Bridgewater), Paul Frost (R-Auburn), Susan Gifford (R-Wareham), Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica), Norman Orrall (R-Lakeville), David Robertson (D-Tewksbury), Michael Soter (R-Bellingham), Alyson Sullivan (R-Abington) (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Yes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes WAIVER FROM MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT (H 4077) House 27-130, rejected an amendment that would waive the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act for cities and towns that have met their Chapter 40B affordable housing threshold. The Chapter 40B law enables local Zoning Boards of Appeals to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules if at least 20 percent to 25 percent of the units have long-term affordability restrictions. The MBTA Communities Act, according to the state’s website, requires that an MBTA community “must have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right and meets other criteria” including minimum gross density of 15 units per acre; and a location not more than 1/2 mile from a commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station. No age restrictions can be applied and the district must be suitable for families with children. “My amendment would waive the MBTA Communities Act for towns and cities that have met their 40B affordable housing threshold,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). “Unfortunately, the majority party defeated the amendment as they don’t care about the negative impact that thousands of new housing units will have on suburban communities' infrastructure, education systems and public safety personnel." Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford) said the amendment goes against the spirit of taking up this law for housing production. He noted that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has been diligently working throughout the state and thus far over 70 communities are in compliance, another 50 have submitted plans for review, while 11 have been rejected. He argued that with this implementation still moving forward, we need to see it through with this law. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato No Rep. Steven Ultrino No APPEAL MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT (H 4707) House 32-126, rejected an amendment that would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop and promulgate regulations allowing a city or town affected by the zoning provisions of the MBTA Communities Act to appeal for relief from those provisions. Any appeal would have to be based on at least one of the following criteria: the community’s inability to meet the drinking water supply or wastewater requirements necessary to support the housing units authorized by the law’s zoning provisions; the inability of municipal transportation infrastructure to safely accommodate the increased population attributable to this housing development; any adverse environmental impacts attributable to the development of housing units under this act; and any adverse impacts on historic properties. “This amendment would have provided communities with some flexibility in dealing with the MBTA Communities Act by offering an appeals process based on a narrowly defined set of criteria that reflect legitimate concerns about the law,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “This was a very modest request to assist communities impacted by this law. While it would not have guaranteed a successful appeal, it would at the very least have allowed municipal leaders an opportunity to make their case for relief from the law’s zoning provisions.” Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton) urged rejection of this or any amendment that at this early stage in the implementation of this law, undermines it. She noted we should give it a chance to work. She said that 70 communities have already figured out how to make it work for them and other communities should be given a chance to do so. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment allowing an appeal. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Rep. Paul Donato No Rep. Steven Ultrino No COUNT MOBILE HOMES (H 4070) House 29-127, rejected an amendment that would allow cities and towns to count mobile homes as homes that count toward the Chapter 40B law that enables local Zoning Boards of Appeals to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules if at least 20 percent to 25 percent of the units have longterm affordability restrictions. “Mobile home parks should be considered affordable housing units under 40B and allow a community which has them to use those units towards their ten percent affordable housing stock the state expects them to reach, exceed or maintain,” said Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “Most mobile home parks were originally built as affordable housing units for those returning from World War II. They are affordable to buy and live in and therefore they should count as such.,” Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford) said the amendment is an attempt to bypass the 40B law and allow cities and towns a way to circumvent the requirement for providing affordable housing in their community. He said attempts to avoid production of affordable housing statewide, as this amendment seeks to do, are counter to the intent of the 40B laws. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato No Rep. Steven Ultrino No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DON’T MISS THIS EVENT: WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE NEWS INDUSTRY - As the news industry rapidly evolves and struggles with financial challenges, the local media ecosystem continues to adapt. Join MASSterList and the State House News Service for a two-part program that will explore the insights of some of Boston’s leading journalists and media figures about what they do, how the landscape is changing and what the future holds for the news industry. The event is at the MCLE Boston (Downtown Crossing), June 25, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Get tickets at: https://massterlist.com/media-2024/ CHILD CARE FOR CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE(S 422/H 669) - The Elections Laws Committee has recommended passage of a bill that would allow a candidate for public office to use campaign funds for childcare while the candidate is campaigning on his or her own behalf or attending events directly related to his or her campaign. Under current law, candidates are prohibited from using campaign funds for their personal use. The state’s Office of Campaign and Political Finance has classified childcare, while performing campaign duties, as a personal expense rather than a campaign expense. "Too many women, people of color and other parents have struggled to run for office while being the caretakers for their family, trying to balance caregiving with campaigning,” said co-sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “For many, this was too big a hurdle and they never ran. I would have never been able to run a successful campaign without the help of my friend who volunteered to take care of my young children for free. This bill will allow more women and people of color to run for office." “Prospective legislators with children should not have to choose between their families and public service,” said co-sponsor Rep Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “This bill helps break down the economic barrier of childcare and opens new doors to make the path to elected office more accessible. The committee’s favorable report is exciting.” “Our campaign finance laws are organized around the concept of spending that enhances a candidate’s political future,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “Allowing childcare as a campaign expense fits well within that framework because ensuring access to childcare will enable a broader group of people, particularly women and parents in working families, to more fully participate in the political process.” FUNDING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (S 2806) – The Senate approved a $1.24 billion bond bill to invest in information technology (IT) upgrades, improvements and new projects across state government. The House has already approved a different version of the bill and a House-Senate conference committee will likely try to hammer out a compromise version. Provisions include $750 million to improve service delivery to the public; $200 million for technology and telecommunications infrastructure improvements and maintenance; $200 million to support the security of the state’s IT Infrastructure; and $25 million for AI projects. “Today the Senate is investing in a safer, more efficient and modernized digital experience for residents and state employees alike,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Our technology infrastructure is a lynchpin for nearly every service and resource our state delivers, and enhancing it is a fundamental step to increase access and create systems that work for everyone.” “I’m pleased the Senate has proactively moved to upgrade and improve upon the quality and efficiency of the commonwealth’s informational technology for Massachusetts state agencies across the board,” said Sen. MikeRodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. “Cyberattacks have been occurring with increasing frequency on governmental entities, so we can never be too vigilant in safeguarding our IT system and telecommunications infrastructure. It’s critical for residents and businesses of our state to navigate the many portals of the state governmental website safely and effectively.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “After a stay in the hospital, most patients are eager to get back home. These grants will allow patients to return to their homes and communities sooner and in a safe and supported environment.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the awarding of $1.1 million in grants to acute care hospitals across Massachusetts to expand the Hospital to Home Partnership Program which provides specialized expertise to hospitals to support discharges directly to a patient’s home, rather than to a skilled nursing facility or other long-term care setting. “As leaders of coastal communities, we are all concerned about the escalating impacts we’re witnessing due to the climate crisis. Through this new alliance, we can further collaborate with one another as we work to protect our communities. Coastal towns and cities are on the front line of experiencing climate impacts and we each bring a powerful and important perspective to the work ahead.” ---Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo announcing the formation of the Massachusetts Coastal Communities Alliance, a network of mayors, town managers, administrators, and other local officials from 21 coastal cities and towns in the state. “Legislators have committed to 2050 emissions reduction goals and used lofty rhetoric about the urgency of the climate crisis, then fallen short when it comes time to pass bills into law. We need a specific plan to phase out our dangerous fossil gas system as quickly as possible.” ---Dan Zackin, Legislative Coordinator for 350 Mass. -- a grassBHRC| SEE PAGE 18

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE 17 roots organization working to end fossil fuel dependency and secure a transition to a clean energy future. “Our small and diverse businesses play such a critical role in our communities and our economy, and our administration has been committed to lowering barriers for them to do business with the state. We’re proud of the progress reflected in this report and look forward to continuing to work with these incredible businesses across our state.” ---Gov. Maura Healey upon releasing the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report from the state’s Supplier Diversity Office demonstrating continued growth and progress in promoting equity and diversity in awarding state contracts. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week June 3-7, the House met for a total of 10 hours and 52 minutes and the Senate met for a total of four hours and nine minutes. Mon. June 3 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. Tues.June 4 No House session No Senate session Wed. June 5 House 11:01 a.m. to 9:27 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. June 6 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:22 a.m. to 1:48 p.m. Fri. June 7 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Friends of Fellsmere Heights Upcoming Events We’re going to talk about an • Annual Meeting It’s that time of year again – time for the Friends of Fellsmere Heights Annual Meeting! Date: June 29, 2024, rain or shine. Time: noon to 2:30 / 3:00 p.m. Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan will be the guest. Items on the agenda include a review of the year, election of officers and Board members, issues we’re working on and other matters that might arise. If you are a voting member (if you contributed financially in 2023 and also attended or helped with at least one event), you will receive an invitation with more information in the next few weeks. After that, we’ll make information about the location generally available. The site is limited to 25 people, so please keep an eye on your email and respond promptly if you plan to attend. • Feeding the Ducks (and Geese) activity that many of us have enjoyed: feeding the ducks and geese at the pond. It has been noted that waterfowl “shouldn’t be fed” (https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/birds/ don-t-feed-the-ducks), but since it’s a pastime enjoyed by many, there are healthy choices: lettuce, cabbage, corn (not popcorn), rice, peas, broccoli, tomatoes and most fruits (not citrus). Please don’t leave food at the pond! Bring what you plan to feed our feathered guests and make sure they eat it. Leaving food behind for them, such as a bag of breadcrusts, plates of pasta, or a whole head of lettuce, encourages the rodents that we don’t want to attract. • Great Malden Outdoors Initiative There are currently four programs being offered through the Malden Parks and Recreation website. These are the sorts of programs that might be offered at Fellsmere Park. Go to https://maldenma.myrec.com/ info/activities/default.aspx?type=activities for more information on these programs. • We need your help…planning for the Lantern Walk! The Lantern Walk is currently scheduled for August 24, 2024, and this year it will require a bit more volunteer support than last year. Our dear friend Ginny Remedi-Brown, who has led our Lantern Walk lantern-making activities ever since the beginning, is dealing with a major health challenge. She’ll give us all the support she can, but can’t be up front leading the lantern-making this year as she’s done in the past. If you’ve helped before, or if you’ve made a lantern in the past and think you could help others, or even if you’d just like to help out, please reply to this email: info@fellsmereheights.org Thanks again for all your support, friends. FUN-damental Basketball Camp open to boys and girls in local area IRS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION T he IRS Criminal Investigation Division files reports on an annual basis relating to investigations relating to tax fraud, corporate fraud, money laundering, identity theft as well as drug trafficking. The Internal Revenue Service states that its conviction rate was 88% in calendar year 2023. The IRS makes it a point of continuously releasing press releases in order to inform the public of its role in seeking prosecutions of people violating the tax laws. What types of tax fraud might the IRS look for? Claiming losses on lottery tickets that don’t exist, point-of-sale systems that delete a certain amount of revenue from being reported, the filing of false tax returns, claiming of fraudulent fuel tax credits, employee retention tax credits, paycheck protection plan forgivable loan applications, cryptocurrency crimes, narcotics trafficking, unreported income, underreported income, fictitious expense deductions, etc. The IRS allocated $38million in fiscal year 2022 in order to pay to whistleblowers. The IRS compensated whistleblowers between 15% to 30% of the amount of tax dollars recovered by the IRS, which amounted to over $143miilion paid to whistleblowers. Since 2007, the IRS has paid a whopping $1.1billion to whistleblowers. 71 percent of all claims filed by whistleblowers were denied. A Whistleblower would file Form D-3949-A with the IRS, (Tax Fraud and Identity Theft Information Report). The IRS is now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to assist in its data gathering activities. The IRS will be able to increase its data gathering activities exponentially with the use of AI in order to more efficiently review tax-related data in order to detect income tax fraud and other types of crimes. We’ve entered a new age where governmental agencies will have just one more tool at their disposal to achieve their objectives. . 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. T he FUN-damental Basketball Camp, which is open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2103 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-006 by Barbara Chiuve seeking to amend a variance of Petition of Florence Joy for a variance of Section 800.6.2.22 Chapter 12, of the revised ordinances of 1991 as amended of the City of Malden to allow a 2nd kitchen in a single family dwelling granted for 19 George Street, Malden, MA on August 21, 2014 by striking conditions 1(a) and 1(b) Namely: The 2nd kitchen shall be removed should: 1(a) Either the petitioner and/or the petitioner’s daughter vacate the premises known and numbered as 19 George Street, Malden, MA 1(b) Prior to renting, listing and/or conveying the property know and numbered 19 George Street, Malden, MA Property known as and numbered 19 George Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #143-668-803 Additional information, Petitions & 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. Search Records by Permit Application # and view Attachments. Nathaniel Cramer, Chair June 7, 14, 2024 from July 22 to July 26, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center (59 Summer St. in Everett). The camp will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for boys and girls entering grades 3 thru 8 as of September 2024. The cost of the camp is $125. Tony Ferullo, boys’ varsity basketball coach at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, will be the Director of the camp. The purpose of the camp is: • To provide all campers with the fundamental tools to help them become better basketball players • To create a positive atmosphere where the camper will learn and have fun at the same time • To instill the spirit of the game into all campers and inspire them to continue playing the game either competitively or just for fun Each camper, who will receive a T-shirt and certificate, will participate in various drills, scrimmages and individual contests. Special guests will speak and share their personal basketball tips. An awards ceremony will take place on the last day of the camp, and parents and friends are welcome to attend. For more information about the FUN-damental Basketball Camp, please contact Camp Director Tony Ferullo: 857312-7002 or tferullo@suffolk. edu.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 19 OBITUARIES Mary A. (McGaffi gan) Towle Of Malden. Passed away in the early hours of June 9th. She was the beloved wife of the late Offi cer Robert C. Towle Sr., devoted mother of Robert C. Towle Jr., James R. Towle and Diane T. Towle; adored grandmother of Jennifer Webster, Michelle Martin, Robert and Adrienne (Minieri) Towle and Rachel Towle (her long-time roommate); her great grandchildren, Kaylee and Aayla Webster, Olivia Martin and Zaira Towle; all of whom were held dearest to her heart. Mary was the eldest daughter of James & Alice McGaffi gan of Donegal, Ireland. She is survived by her sister Celia "Peewee" Albert and her late husband Joseph Albert. Mary was predeceased by her brother William, and sister-in-law Ann McGaffi gan, brother P. Joseph and sister-in-law Virginia “Ginger” McGaffi gan, sister Rose “Rosie” and brother-in-law James “Sully” Sullivan, and sister Elizabeth “Betty” and brother-in-law Stephen Buckley. As well as many loving nieces and nephews. Mary was a devoted catholic and attended church every Sunday. As a lifelong Red Sox fan, she was dedicated to watching every game, win or lose. As the seasons changed, you could hear her routing for the Bruins and yelling at the TV, instructing them how to play the game. Prior to a well-deserved retirement, Mary worked at the Malden Hospital and Friendly’s Ice Cream, where she cultivated lifelong friendships. Mary loved traveling with her beloved husband. Some of her favorite vacations included various cruises, trips to Hawaii and returning to Ireland. On any given summer day, you could fi nd Mary with her toes in the sand and admiring the ocean view on her favorite beaches in Maine. She would also enjoy afternoon tea with her dearest friends. As spring approached, Mary would spend her time in the garden, taking pride in planting an array of fl owers and vegetables. Holidays and birthdays were always made special by Mary’s innate ability to bring family together with her homemade meals. You could always count on a shelf full of candy and a perfectly decorated table complete with her fi nest bone China. From apple pies to lemon meringue, nothing was amiss at Mary’s table. Mary’s endless dedication to her family and friends has created a foundation of love, tradition, and respect. She will be profoundly missed. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street (Maplewood Square) on Friday 14th, June at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours were in the Carroll Funeral Home on Thursday. Services will conclude with interment at Forest Dale Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, in Kaylee Webster’s name and Tufts Medicine at Home Hospice Matthew P. Schierland Of Malden. On June 9th. Devoted husband of the late Virginia (Graff eo) Schierland. Brother of the late John W. Schierland and Theresa Engel. Lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street (Maplewood Square) Malden on Monday, June 17th at 10 o'clock. Visitation with the family beginning at 8:30 AM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late employee of New England Casket Company, United States Navy Veteran and member of the 630 Club. The Family has requested that no fl owers be sent to the funeral home Robert Dante Rotondi Lifelong beloved resident Your Hometown News Delivered! 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ADDRESS 25 ACORN ST CITY MALDEN DATE 05.20.24 PRICE 1075000 of Malden passed away June 2nd, 2024. The son of Merle and Doris (Russo) Rotondi born March 22nd, 1939, Bob grew up in Malden attending Malden High School & graduating in 1957. He then went on to enlist in the United States National Guard. Bob spent 70 years in the Malden Babe Ruth League, OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 ANNOUNCEMENT REVERE AMERICAN LEGION POST #61 Is reopening soon! We are happy to announce that we have begun taking reservations for our function hall at 249 Broadway, Revere for events after May 20, 2024 For information, please call 781-284-9511 Leave your name and telephone number.

Page 20 avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn or v y io iori by Jim Miller Dreading a Colonoscopy? There Are Alternatives Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Steven Dear Steven, While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate screening test for detecting colon cancer (94 percent accurate), there are other easier – although less accurate – tests available. But be aware that if the result of one of these tests are positive, you’ll still need to undergo a colonoscopy. Here’s what you should know. Screening Guidelines Colorectal cancer, which develops slowly over several years without causing symptoms especially in the early stages, is the second largest cancer killer in the U.S., claiming more than 50,000 Americans each year. Colorectal cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. preventive Services Taskforce and the American Cancer Society call for most adults to get screened starting at age 45 and continuing through age 75. Earlier screenings, however, are recommended to people who have an increased risk due to family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, or a personal history of infl ammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. But despite these guidelines, and the fact that colonoscopies save an estimated 20,000 U.S. lives each year, around 40 percent of eligible people don’t get screened. Why? Because most people, like yourself, dread the laxative prep and sedation, not to mention the procedure itself. But a colonoscopy is not your only option for screening for colon cancer. There are currently several types of FDA approved stool tests that you can take in the privacy of your own home that requires no laxative-taking/bowel-cleansing preparation. The two most accurate that you should ask your doctor about are the: Fecal immunochemical test (FIT): This test looks for hidden blood in your stool, which suggests polyps or even cancer. Your doctor will give you a FIT test kit to use at home. You take a small sample of stool and mail it to a lab to be analyzed. You don’t need to do any prep. The cost of this annual test is covered by private insurance and Medicare. FIT has an almost 80 percent accuracy rate for detecting colon cancer, but it detects only about 28 percent of advanced polyps that might turn into cancer. Stool DNA test (Cologuard): This screening kit looks for hidden blood as well as altered DNA in your stool. Your doctor will order the test, and you will receive the collection kit in the mail. You do the test at home every three years and send your stool samples to Cologuard via UPS. No special prep or change to your diet or medication schedule is required. Cologuard, which is covered by most private insurers and Medicare, detects 92 percent of colon cancers but only 42 percent of large precancerous polyps. It also may provide a false-positive, indicating that you might have cancer when you don’t. New Blood Test There’s also a new experimental colon cancer blood test you should ask your doctor about called the “Shield blood test.” This new test, developed by Guardant Health, detects more than 80 percent of colon cancers early when they’re most treatable. Guardant is currently seeking FDA approval to market the test but it’s available now as a “lab-based test” (which does not require FDA approval) but it’s currently not covered by most private insurers or Medicare. Your doctor will need to request this test, which costs $895, at BloodBasedScreening.com. 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. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 points in between – those were the best of days, my friend! Hope you had a good one, Luce! • “Malden Musings” remembers ninth graders Al Owens and John Surette. Tragically killed walking the tracks along Pearl Street over 50 years ago – their young lives are never forgotten. • Bigly kudos to Chris Rosa and his hardworking crew at the Forest Dale Cemetery. Between Gary Stumpf, John Locke, Jimmy Knox, Matt Sullivan, Michelle Connelly and the fabulous gang at Garrick Landscaping, the Forest Dale Cemetery was a showcase space for the Memorial Day festivities two weeks ago. Great work, folks! The cem never looked so good! • What can’t he do?!! Spotted former Ward 6 Councillor Neil Kinnon acting as crossing guard last week, carefully guiding a group of MVRCS youngsters across Salem Street. Way to go, Neil. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – Dante Diserio’s daughter Adriana passed away suddenly recently. For that, Dante, I am so sorry for your loss. One of her best friends, Deanna DeMayo, had this fabulous eulogy on Facebook: “I gotta say I’m in shock by this …. Adriana Diserio! You and I had a very fun time growing up literally fi ve houses down and we have all the best memories of clubbing and beach times together to prove that you were the best! We used to drink vodka and cranberry outta red solo cups as we got ready to go out and u always had me do your hair! Your nonna would make us food before we went clubbing!!! I loved her. Straight off the boat from Italy. Ahhhh, we were so young. Our grandfathers, Dante and Danny, were very good friends in WW2 together! I’ll never forget that you were the worst driver known to mankind and that was probably the only thing I was ever afraid of in this world - getting in that jeep to go to the Palace, Landsdowne Street, the North End, or Hampton. The list goes on and on! The fi rst pic is us on the tall ships in Boston that came in from Italy that we got the invite to go on to and party the night away! Hahahaha is all I’m going to say and the second is our family trip to Hampton, the third is some house party that was a banger! You had a vivacious spirit as so did I! You were my favorite Scorpio friend and I’m grateful to have had some of the best times in my life with you! I wish I had met up with you after we saw each other and got coff ee! I regret that so much had I known this would have happened! You get older, life gets busy, and you drift. I will always cherish those times we had, the secrets we shared, and the hell we put our mothers through. Rest in sweet peace now with your mom and tell our friends up there we love them and miss them. Till we meet again have the curly iron ready and I’ll do your hair like I did every weekend!!! Go bump back that (derriere) up by Juvenile in the heaven’s girl!!” Postscript 1: Best line heard at Jean’s funeral mass at the Immaculate Church... “the Tomasellos had three girls; they were the toughest family in Edgeworth.” Insert smiley face. Postscript 2: Another shock to our systems with the passing of Bob Rotondi. Dana Brown paid respect as only Dana could: “Bob Rotondi ran his own ‘living wake’ 2 months ago. That’s how quietly bad-a** he was. Great man, spoke in truths whether we liked it or not, memory that will never be replicated, storyteller extraordinaire. Selfl ess, servant-leader. Did for others fi rst...RIP Bob.” Postscript 3: June 4 just might go down as one of the saddest day in the 375 years of Malden’s existence (certainly in my 61 years here) – the day political posturing needlessly divided us as a city. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate and can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. EVENT | FROM PAGE 15 ferent artists will participate, including Beth Copp, Ginny Remedi Brown, Sarah Morrison and Tamara Matzken. Their assorted art includes candles, decoupage and much more. While there will be a lot of tangible artwork, Artists Take the Street will feature musicians who create and play music in Massachusetts. Award-winning keys player Santon will perform from 1-2 p.m. With two album releases, Santon has an incredible catalog of music for all his listeners. During the afternoon, singer/ songwriter Maddie Lam will also perform. Her stage presence and gentle lyricism is sure to enchant any listener who attends the event. Along with art demonstrations and music performances, there will be activities at Artists Take the Street. Gina De will be doing free face painting from 12-2 p.m., and henna artist Karyn Alzayer will be doing free henna from 1-3 p.m. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 21 OBITS | FROM PAGE 19 as a coach of the Knights and as the league director. He was a longtime employee of the City of Malden’s Housing Authority. Bob also enjoyed coaching CYO hockey and was scouted by the Washington Senators and played in their minor league system when he was younger. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, The Arbor Day Foundation, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, The NRA and was an accomplished trumpet player. Bob was a selfl ess person who helped care for his parents as they aged and was always there for his sister Diane whom in life, he was very close. Bob is survived by his cousins, extended family and many, many friends of which there are too many to list. Bob was predeceased by his parents Merle and Doris Rotondi, and his sister Diane Rotondi. Funeral services were held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Tuesday, June 11th, followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Hearts Church. Interment followed in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. A visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday, June 10th. Bob’s family asks that you please consider donating to the Malden Babe Ruth League in his memory as this was far more important to him than fl owers: c/o Malden Babe Ruth League, 36 Gilbert St. Malden, MA. 02148 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Tom’s Seal Coating Call Gary: 978-210-4012 1. June 14 is Flag Day; what is another word for half-staff ? 2. What comedian who hosted “You Bet Your Life” said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury”? 3. On June 15, 1864, Arlington National Cemetery was founded; whose Virginia estate was turned into the cemetery? 4. What does COBRA stand for? 5. On June 16, 1911, IBM was founded; what does IBM stand for? 6. What state prison had a casino for inmates? 7. The European village of Ingria in what country has an election with 30 candidates and 46 residents (plus 26 people abroad)? 8. On June 17, 1775, was The Battle of Bunker Hill; which side had way more casualties? 9. The Reinheitsgebot regulates what beverage production in what country? 10. In June 1844, the YMCA was founded in London; in 1978 what band released a song about the YMCA? 11. What wall can you see from space? 12. On June 18, 1873, Susan B. Anthony was fi ned after her conviction for voting; what U.S. president pardoned her posthumously? 13. How many dots does a six-sided die have? 14. UK supermarket chain Tesco is trialing using laser-etched barcodes on what fruit? 15. What planet has been called the “Blue Planet”? 16. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in a community in what state to announce the Emancipation Proclamation? 17. In what 1800s opera would you fi nd the character PeepBo? 18. Claudia Sheinbaum recently became the fi rst female president-elect of what country? 19. How are dulse, kombu and nori similar? 20. On June 20, 1910, what singer/guitarist (known for “Smokestack Lightnin’” and “Spoonful”) with a nickname including the name of an animal was born? ANSWERS Classifieds 1. Half-mast 2. Groucho Marx 3. Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s 4. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 5. International Business Machines Corporation 6. Nevada 7. Italy 8. The British, even though they won the battle 9. Beer in Germany 10. Village People (“Y.M.C.A.”) 11. The Great Wall of China 12. Donald Trump 13. 21 14. Avocadoes 15. Earth 16. Texas (Galveston) 17. Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado” 18. Mexico 19. They are types of seaweed. 20. Chester Arthur Burnet (Howlin’ Wolf)

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 Page 23 MANGO REALTY INC Let's make your real estate journey a success—schedule an appointment with us today! r real estate journey a succes r real estate journey a succes Contact Us: 781-558-1091 infowithmango@gmail.com www.mangorealtyteam.com Mango Realty - Sue Palomba Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom home! The inviting farmer's porch sets the tone, leading into spacious interiors with a large eat-in kitchen and a dining room featuring a built-in hutch. Experience seamless indoor-outdoor living with sliding doors leading to a beautiful new deck. The home showcases elegant new stairs, a wide staircase, and a charming walk-up attic. The level yard provides plenty of space for outdoor activities including shed and the new roof installed in 2021 offers added peace of mind. Every detail of this home has been thoughtfully updated to enhance its character and functionality. This home is perfect for both comfortable living and entertaining. Join us for an Open House this Thu, June 13 from 5PM- 7PM; Sat, June 15 and Sun, June 16 from 12PM -1:30PM . Contact Information: Sue Palomba call or text at 617-877-4553 or email at infowithmango@gmail.com. Open House: Thu, June 13 from 5pm - 7pm Sat, June 15 & Sun, Jun 16 from 12pm -1:30pm Saugus, MA Here’s your chance to own not one, but two beautiful pieces of land in the sought-after area of Saugus. This unique package offers endless possibilities for creating your dream estate or investment project. Nestled in the tranquil beauty of Saugus, each parcel comes with its own address and a combined price of $995,000. Don’t miss out on this incredible value! Call Sue at 617-877-4553 or email at soldwithsue@gmail.com. Peabody, MA Discover the charm of this delightful 2-bedroom haven, featuring gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. 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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 14, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- VERY DESIRABLE INDIAN ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD, OVERSIZED SPLIT ENTRY ON A LEVEL SIZABLE LOT. 4+ BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, 2800+ SQFT. ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY IN THE FINISHED BASEMENT. CUSTOM BUILT BY ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED FOR. SAUGUS $925,000 CALL DANIELLE FOR DETAILS 978-987-9535 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- FULLY RENOVATED 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHROOM COLONIAL.THIS HOME HAS NEW ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS, GAS HEAT HVAC SYSTEMS, AND C/A. YOU WILL BE WOWED BY THE OPEN CONCEPT WITH NEW KITCHEN WITH HIDDEN PANTRY, CUSTOM BUILT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, AND NEW CUSTOM TILED BATHROOMS. BONUS FINISHED 3RD FLOOR FOR ADDED SPACE! THERE IS ALSO NEW RED OAK FLOORING AND FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. BEVERLY $999,999 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- THIS 3+ BEDROOM, 3 BATH RANCH IS NEWLY RENOVATED AND OFFERS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR EVERYONE! THE KITCHEN FEATURES WHITE & GRAY CABINETS WITH AN ISLAND OPEN TO THE DINING AREA AND WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE PRIVATE BACKYARD, DECK AND IN-GROUND POOL. THE EXTENDED FAMILY BECAUSE THERE IS AN IN-LAW UNIT WITH AN ADDITIONAL KITCHEN, LIVING/ DINING ROOM, BEDROOM, AND BATH. LYNNFIELD $ 949,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON- LARGE STATELY COLONIAL WITH HIGH CEILINGS AND PERIOD DETAIL THROUGH -OUT. LARGE ROOMS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. THREE BEDROOMS AND 1.5 BATHROOMS. NICE SCREENED 3 SEASONED ROOMED TO ENJOY WARM SUMMER EVENINGS. POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION IN ATTIC. SAUGUS CALL DEBBIE FOR MORE DETAILS 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON- ADORABLE 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH RANCH WITH GARAGE UNDERNEATH ON A NICE SIDE STREET. NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE RIGHT IN. SAUGUS CALL JOHN FOR MORE DETAILS 617-285-7117 FOR RENT SOLD SAUGUS LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? COMING SOON COMING SOON- 6 BEDROOM, 2 BATH COLONIAL RICH IN PERIOD DETAIL WITH GORGEOUS WOODWORK AND STAIRCASE. LARGE ROOMS WITH HIGH CEILINGS. SO MUCH POTENTIAL IN THIS 3000+ SQFT HOME. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 DEBBIE MILLER (617) 678-9710 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT- PRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1 AND DOWNTOWN. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 SOLD SOLD SAUGUS BUILDABLE LOT • SAUGUS $175,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 89,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $99,900 • PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES. OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS PRICES START AT $229,000 FOR 2 BEDROOM, $159,900 FOR 1 BEDROOM CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 SAUGUS

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