Your Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! Vol. 35, No. 24 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Mayor Appoints Marc Gatcomb New Chief of Police 617-387-2200 Friday, June 19, 2026 Malden legislators use ‘Fair Share’ revenue to fund projects in Malden Special to The Advocate O n June 4, 2026, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Pictured (from left): City Council President Amanda Linehan, Mayor Gary Christenson, Captain Marc Gatcomb, and Police Chief Glenn Cronin.(Courtesy City of Malden) Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson announced today that following an extensive vetting process, Captain Marc Gatcomb has been selected for a three-year appointment as the next Chief of Police. He will succeed current Chief Glenn Cronin, who is set to retire on June 30th after a distinguished 32-year career serving the City of Malden. CHIEF | SEE PAGE 8 Malden High School Class of 2026 graduates receive over $135,000 in awards on Senior Scholarship Night Red Sox Foundation Somers Scholarship and Robert & Diane Rotondi Scholarships highlight the evening, each providing $10,000 to students By Steve Freker R obert “Bob” Rotondi and his sister Diane left a six-decadeplus legacy of altruistic deeds and intentions, many of them related to baseball fields, teams and players. Though both have passed on in this life, their legacy is still very much alive, as several members of the Malden High Class of 2026 discovered at last week’s Senior Scholarship Night. Four members of the Class of 2026 were recipients of the new Robert & Diane Rotondi Scholarship program, AWARDS | SEE PAGE 7 Malden High School Valedictorian Kelly Ye (left) accepts a $10,000 Red Sox Foundation scholarship award from foundatio Representatives Paul Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to enact a $1.56 billion supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the Commonwealth’s wealthiest earners to ease pressure caused by strained local school budgets and invest in education and transportation projects across the Commonwealth, alongside new policy to lower housing costs and support immigrants. The Malden legislative delegation was able to include $900,000 specifically allocated for the City of Malden: • $300,000 for materials, equipment and capital improvements for Malden Public Schools • $300,000 for Triangle, Inc.’s School-to-Career program, which connects students with disabilities to services designed to enhance their job and career opportunities • $200,000 for road and intersection improvements to enhance safety for pedestrians and other road users • $100,000 for traffic signal repairs and upgrades The legislation increases local reimbursements for special education services, sends significant funding to cities and towns to help with the costs of major winter storms, cuts taxes to jumpstart housing construction and supports the operation of the MBTA, including the low-income fare relief program. “This bill once again shows the amazing success of the Fair Share Amendment in action,” said Senator Lewis. “The legislature is providing cities and towns with increased funding FUND | SEE PAGE 4 Malden is 1 of 2 U.S. cities in 2026 to receive major EPA grant for citywide lead line removal Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson was pleased to announce that the City of Malden has been awarded $9.9 million in grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support ongoing efforts to remove lead service lines across the city. As one of only two cities nationwide to receive this highly competitive grant, this funding is expected to represent the final investment needed to complete the full removal of all lead lines citywide by 2032. This effort was initiated by City Engineer Yem Lip with technical support provided by consulting engineers Fuss & O’Neill and Special Assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise. This award is yet another sign of their commitment to enGRANT | SEE PAGE 8
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 On the 250th anniversary of Malden Declaration Day, city unveils historic bell in Bell Rock Memorial Park O n May 27, 2026, the 250th anniversary of Malden Declaration Day, a group of Malden citizens gathered at Bell Rock Memorial Park for the dedication of a historic memorial bell. Malden Declaration Day, which is hosted by the Mayor’s Office and the Malden Public Library, celebrates Malden’s unanimous vote to sever ties from Great Britain and create an independent American republic. Malden citizens were the first municipality to vote for and deliver this message to the Second Continental Congress. The vote was on May 27, 1776, and occurred weeks before the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Summer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.83 4.35 4.87 $4.47 Full Service ULS $3.739 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! The centerpiece of the 2026 Malden Declaration Day festivities was the dedication of a historic bronze memorial bell — generously funded by the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation. The City of Malden purchased the 150-year-old, 1,200-pound bell from The Verdin Company™ of Cincinnati, Ohio. The bell’s inscription quotes the Malden Town Meeting from that significant day in May in 1776: “...if they should declare America to be a free and independent republic, your constituents will support and defend the measure, to the last drop of their blood, and the last farthing of their treasure.” The opposite side of the bell features an illustration of a minuteman, a militiaman who would be ready “at a minute’s warning.” “The unveiling of the restored memorial bell stands as a meaningful reminder of the importance of preserving the landmarks and stories that connect us to our shared history,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “For generations, this bell has served as a symbol of Malden’s heritage and civic pride. Today, we not only celebrate its restoration, but also honor the community members whose dedication ensures that our history continues to inform and inspire future generations.” In addition to the bell dedication, the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps performed, and Captain Tom Coots, a professional reenactor from the Charlestown Militia Company, read the Malden Declaration. Additionally, Beebe School students performed a Readers’ Theatre piece about the Boston Tea Party, connecting to their social studies curriculum and our revolutionary history. Students in costume reenacted the roles of Revolutionary War figures, helping them understand what motivated the most dramatic act of protest in American history. The students were led by LinFrom left to right: Jane Hill of the Malden Historical Society, City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Mayor Gary Christenson, C. Henry “Hank” Kezer, Library Director Dora St. Martin and Malden Historical Society members Linda Thorsen and John Tramondozzi. da Zalk and Tonette Carroll, and this performance was made possible through a grant from Malden Reads. After the students’ performance, Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin addressed the group assembled at Bell Rock Memorial Park, taking excerpts from an article by Jeff Cronin of the Malden Historical Society. “On a day in May, two hundred years ago, the town bell began to ring at the North Parish Meetinghouse at Bell Rock. For well over a century, a bell, which had once been suspended from the Bell Rock, summoned the townspeople of Malden to Sabbath meetings, mourned their funerals, alerted their militiamen and opened their town meetings and market days. On Monday, the 27th of May 1776, it sounded to assemble the people of Malden to a meeting to vote a final end of allegiance to the King,” she said. St. Martin continued, “Late in the day on May 27, men, women and children of town began to assemble in small groups and excitedly discuss the impending vote for independence. Upon hearing the familiar sound of the meetinghouse bell, they filled into the North Parish Meetinghouse and awaited the opening of the town meeting that was destined to place Malden in the very forefront of the movement for independence among the thirteen colonies in the spring of 1776.” The event culminated with Mayor Christenson and the Chair of the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, C. Henry “Hank” Kezer, unveiling the Memorial Bell and ceremoniously ringing it for the first time. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Page 3 Malden students graduate from Pioneer Charter School of Science O n Friday, May 29, 2026, Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored their Class of 2026 in a joint graduation ceremony at the Great Hall at Faneuil Hall in Boston. Among the graduates were nine students from Malden. The event celebrated this resilient and high-achieving group of students, who are now headed to some of the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities. This year, 108 seniors from both PCSS campuses were accepted to 140 distinct colleges, including Yale, Northeastern, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University, and received more than $20 million in total scholarships. This year’s graduating class included three Thrive Scholars, one QuestBridge Scholar, a Posse Scholar and a Gates Scholar. About Pioneer Charter School of Science: 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 and Beverly, serves students in Grades K through 12 from Saugus, Salem, Peabody, Lynn and Danvers. 50 Malden PCSS graduates (from left to right): Christian Ulysse, Hemam Henok, Sana Hasaba, Maria Alves, Dinesh Babu, Aldair Bernadin, Aarush Karmacharya, Stacy Abraham, Josie Sapini. SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Page 5 MPL installs new sculpture of architect H.H. Richardson T he Malden Public Library (MPL) has installed a stunning new sculpture of Henry Hobson Richardson, the architect that designed and built the historic Converse Memorial Building, which houses part of the Library. This addition to the MPL’s art collection has been installed in the Library’s art galleries, which are free and open to the public. Philadelphia artist Morgan Dummitt created the 34" x 18" sculpture, which was cast in plaster. It is in the bas-relief style, where the image projects slightly from the background. The piece is framed in historic oak sourced from the original Richardson building. Dan Neenan of Minuteman Building & Preservation built the frame. Dummitt says he created the piece to honor Richardson for his contribution to American architecture and the creation of the Richardson Romanesque style, which was heavily influenced by 11th- and 12th-century French, Spanish and Italian architecture. At the time Elisha Converse commissioned Richardson to design Malden’s Public Library, he was already recognized as one of the top architects of the 19th century. Richardson is credited with more than 60 major works, including Boston’s Trinity Church, Albany’s New York State Capitol building and Quincy’s Thomas Crane Public Library. The Converse Memorial Building, which opened in 1885 at a cost of $125,000, reportedly, was his most expensive public library design. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Richardson frequently collaborated with his neighbor, renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. In fact, the two traveled to Malden together to choose the building’s Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! H.H. Richardson sculpture installation at the Malden Public Library Massone Family Owned & Operated Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net permanent site before Olmsted designed the Library’s enclosed garden, which was recently updated with a new irrigation system, rain sensor, new storm drains and plants. The trust that Elisha Converse established, along with generous donations, funds the Library’s upkeep, renovations, art, books and garden. The Library’s Board of Trustees — nine dedicated local Malden residents who donate their time, energy and expertise — oversee the trust, ensuring responsible stewardship of these funds. The MPL is located at 36 Salem St. For more information, visit https:// maldenpubliclibrary.org For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Page 7 Here’s the complete list of awards presented — the scholarships, the recipients and the amount received — on Senior Scholarship Night 2026: THE HONORABLE JEFFERY ABBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Shaneel Zeba, $1,000 ROBERT K. ADAMS MEDIA AWARD: Gino Spadafora, $200 SAMMY J. ALIBERTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Jacob Morrison, $1,000 JOSEPH G. AMELIO SCHOLARSHIP: Lynkolnn Silva, $1,000 DOMENIC A. ANTONUCCI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Gabriela Parini, $1,000 CARMEN AND PAUL ARNONE SCHOLARSHIP: Christopher Arruda, $500; Isaac Licona Cruz, $500 GORDIE BARBRICK/JAMES A. TRINGALI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: William “Billy” Gavin, $250 THE LAWRENCE BELZARINE FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP: Eliezer Perez, $1,500 DANNY DORAZIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Love of Football: Ismail Elbahlawan, $1,000 THE ROSE FLORENCE BELZARINE SCHOLARSHIP: Isaac Licona Cruz, $1,500; Christopher Arruda, $1,500 JOHN BENOTTI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: David Parada Araujo, $500 BARRY BLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Danielle Harrington, $1,000 BLACKTHORN BUILDS — A Resilience Award: Ace Showstead, $1,000 ARTHUR & MARGARET BOYLE SCHOLARSHIP Joseph Hatch, AWARDS | FROM PAGE 1 the beneficiaries of four individual scholarship presentations of $2,500 each. For many years before his passing, Bob Rotondi presented a scholarship in his family’s name on this night, but the new scholarship program was raised to its present level for this year. Recipients — all of whom participated in the Malden Babe Ruth Baseball League, championed by the Rotondis for some 60 years — were Billy Gavin, Thomas Lynch, Johnny Mei and Gino Spadafora. The Rotondi scholarships were one of the many highlights of the evening, which saw over 60 members of the Malden High Class of 2026 receive $500 THE CLARKE R. BROOKES SCHOLARSHIP: Narck-Haylee Mamouzette, $200 BRUNELLI FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Gino Spadafora, $500 THE MICHAEL J. BYRNE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS: Destiny Leon, $1,000; Lynkolnn Silva, $1,000 CLASS OF 1982 — ARLENE GOLDSTEIN CEPPETELLI SCHOLARSHIP: Gariela Parini Cordova, $1,000 CLASS OF 1986 — LYNN MURPHY FINN SCHOLARSHIP: Haylee Seeley, $1,000 THE THOMAS F. COSGROVE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Namaicka Jeune, $1,000 THE FRANKIE DECANDIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Andy Liu, $500; Ivan Wang $500 THE DONNA FROIO DE LENA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Christopher Arruda-Ciulla, $1,000; Phi Gold, $1,000 THE JOHN M. DEMARCO SCHOLARSHIP: Brenda Darisse, $500 THOMAS J. DEVINCENTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Lincoln Boswell, $1,000; Avani Chhetri, $1,000; Ismail Elbahlawan, $1,000; Danielle Harrington, $1,000; Haylee Seeley, $1,000 DANNY DORAZIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Love of Football: Ismail Elbahlawan, $1,000 THE BRENDAN & ELAINE over $135,000 in awards. The $135,000-plus is another record amount distributed and presented for Malden High Seniors. Another major scholarship presentation was made in the name of Helen Somers by the Red Sox Foundation. The Second Annual Helen Somers Scholarship, made in the name of the late 1946 MHS graduate, was in the amount of $10,000 and the single recipient was the #1-ranked student in the senior class, Kelly Ye. Ye is the MHS Class Valedictorian and is headed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the fall. The Scholarship award was presented by Red Sox Foundation Director of Programs Cara Blanchette. Ye will also be honored before the Red Sox- WashDUFFY COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP: Sean Cochran, $1,000 JAMES RICHARD DURLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Haylee Seeley, $500 FRANCES J. D’URSO, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Patrick Coffill, $1,500; Andres Diaz, $1,500 EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK SCHOLARSHIP: Ana Moco Lourenco, $1,500; Gilles Elkawei Ndagha, $1,500 DONALD FAVORAT SCHOLARSHIP: Phi Gold, $500 COUNCILLOR EILEEN M. FAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Julia Cardoso, $500; Phuong Anh Nguyen, $500; Laura Onyejiaka, $500 MALDEN FIREFIGHTERS — Local 902 SCHOLARSHIPS: Sophia Chan, $500; Kelly Ye, $500; Fiona Youmell, $500 FIRST CHURCH IN MALDEN CONGREGATIONAL: Menal Abdulalim, $2,500; Andres Diazn, $2,500; William Gavin, $2,500; Kwan Wo Li, $2,500 FORESTDALE SCHOOL P.T.O. SCHOLARSHIP: Christopher Arruda-Ciulla, $125; Gabriella Lemus, $125; Salah Bouam, $125; Thomas Lynch, Jr., $125; Sean Cochran, $125; Gabriela Parini Cordova, $125; Athena Fondulis, $125; Haset Tesfaw, $125; Sydney Gordon, $125; Keith Vien, $125; Fiona Youmell, $125 THE FREKER FAMILY FOUNDAington Nationals game at Fenway Park in Boston on June 30. The Somers Scholarship is the largest single scholarship award ever presented at MHS Senior Scholarship Night. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo praised the MHS Senior Class of 2026 overall and specifically the scholarship recipients. “We are certainly showing that this year’s school theme of ‘Start Here, Finish Anywhere’ is still strong, with our seniors headed to some of the finest colleges and universities in the world, once again.” Included among the destinations for this year’s seniors are Harvard University and Princeton University in the Ivy League, MIT, RPI, Boston College, NorthTION: Yasser Belatreche, $400; Johnny Mei, $400; William Gavin, $400; Haylee Seeley, $400; Ryan McMahon, $400; Gino Spadafora, $400; Matheus Martins, $400; Thomas Lynch, $400; Fiona Youmell, $400 LISA FRIESNER SPIRIT AWARD: Caroline Santos, $1,500 JAMES F. GAFFEY SCHOLARSHIP: Keith Vien, $500 THE CARL GORDON GARLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Gabriela Parini, $500; Eliezer Perez, $500 ALEXANDER GENTILE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Patricia Mukasa, $1,000 THE ANDREA GIANNATTASIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Kelly Ye, $500; Fiona Youmell, $500 GARY GILLAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Haylee Seeley, $2,000 THE MAJOR JOHN PATRICK “PAT” GILLEN, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Patricia Mukasa, $500 GOLDEN TORNADO CLUB STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Sania Chen, $1,000; Lincoln Boswell, $1,000 THE GRASSO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Nicholas Li, $500 THE WILLIAM A. HAMPTON FOOTBALL LINEMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Johnathan Ventura, $400 GEORGE A. HANNA, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Cecil Wong, eastern, University of Miami and many others. Just about 70 percent of the Senior Class Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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LOVE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Erica Littlejohn, $1,000 MICHAEL LUU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Nicholas Li, $200 MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ACALIST | SEE PAGE 11 are headed to either two- or four-year colleges or universities in the fall.
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Maldonian named Mass. Baseball Coaches (MBCA) Senior EMass All-Stars, Malden High’s McMahon, took on New Hampshire Stars Tuesday ‘Battle at the Border’ in 48th EMass Game was held at Holman Stadium in Nashua, N.H. into a discussion about AllStar Games,” said Senior Game Coordinator Dwayne Follette, the Plymouth North HS head coach who this year happened to reach a huge milestone, winning his 500th career game as a coach. “It just took off from there and here we are, headed to New Hampshire.” There were a couple of “firsts” Special to the Advocate 21-player team of the best High School Seniors in Massachusetts had one more game to play. The Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association’s (MBCA) 48th Eastern Mass. Senior All-Star Game had a New England flair this year, as the MBCA sent its Class of 2026 Eastern Mass. best on a trip north to take on the New Hampshire Senior All-Stars in a “Battle at the Border.” In a well-played game, the Mass. Seniors were bested, 117, by their New Hampshire hosts. Included on the roster was Malden High four-year varsity starter Ryan McMahon, a record-setting pitcher and outfielder, who was recently voted as Greater Boston League Most Valuable Player by the GBL coaches at their All-Star meeting. The game was played Tuesday night at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua, N.H.). First pitch was at 6:00 p.m. The game was a collaboration between the MBCA and the Baseball Coaches Association of New Hampshire (BCANH). “We hooked up with some coaches from New Hampshire at our annual MBCA Clinic & Convention in January and got A for this year’s game. This was the very first time Massachusetts Recognizing the former longtime North Reading High head coach, who is the all-time winningest high school baseball coach in Massachusetts history (726 wins/50 seasons) — with five of those wins being State Championships — Coach Follette announced the game has been named the “48th EMass Frank Carey Senior All Star Game.” A slew of top-shelf EMass Seniors — many of them league MVPs — had been named to the team and would be playing Tuesday night, including: P — Cole Arruda (Seekonk), Jason Bilo (Chelmsford), Cornac Heney (Hamilton-Wenham), Oliver Henke (Cambridge R&L), Danny Kenney (Plymouth North), Charlie Kruez (Archbishop Williams), Ryan McMahon (Malden) C — Adam Caruso (Shawsheen Tech), Connor McLeish (Plymouth North), Matt Tracy (Lynnfield) INF — Brady Beauparland Malden High senior Ryan McMahon played for the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) Senior All-Stars against New Hampshire on Tuesday night. (Advocate Photo) would be playing New Hampshire in this game. It would also be the first time since 1978 that the venerable Frank Carey was not the driving force behind the game, as he stepped down from the helm after Game #47 last year. (Dartmouth), Michael DeMaino (St. Mary’s-Lynn), Colin Garrity (Hingham), Aidan Murphy (Weston), Isaac Robinson (Reading), Caden Ross (Swampscott) OF — Sean Kryczak (Franklin), Logan Our (St. John Paul II), Liam Powers (Mystic Valley Charter), Ty Strausbaugh (Bridgewater-Raynham) COACHES — Steve Freker (Malden), Todd Dulin (North Andover), Billy Drew (Plymouth North), Connor Pratt (Plymouth North) GAME COORDINATOR — Dwayne Follette (Plymouth North) to Marquette University’s spring 2026 Dean’s List M alden’s Gabriella San Inocencio was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 8,000 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate CHIEF | FROM PAGE 1 Captain Gatcomb began his career with the Malden Police Department in 1987 as a cadet. Over nearly four decades of dedicated service, he has gained extensive experience across virtually every major area of policing. Since 2016, he has served as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, where he has overseen complex investigations from initial response through prosecution, ensuring the highest standards of investigative integrity. In addition to his leadership within the department, Captain GRANT | FROM PAGE 1 suring that our community has safe drinking water for generations to come. The EPA recognizes the City of Malden’s strong public education and outreach efforts to inform and engage residents in lead service line replacement (LSLR) initiatives. The City also benefits from effective collaboration between the Mayor’s Office, elected officials and a broad network of community-based FUND | FROM PAGE 4 sachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative • Incentivizing new affordable, moderate- and middle-income housing construction through a new targeted sales tax exemption for building materials in areas with the greatest need — designed to help offset rising costs driven by tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration • Encouraging the use of sustainable aviation fuel through a new tax credit to help Massaand professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu. Gatcomb has played a key role in multi-agency initiatives, including serving on an FBI task force focused on human trafficking. Over the past 15 years, he has also served as the Department’s Public Information Officer, acting as a primary liaison between the Police Department and the community. He has led efforts related to grants and fiscal management related matters. Captain Gatcomb holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to public safety, innovation, and community engagement throughout his career. organizations. Together, these partnerships help ensure that public education, outreach, risk mitigation and post-replacement monitoring remain central to Malden’s LSLR program. “This milestone reflects the dedication, collaboration, and shared commitment of our team and partners,” said Mayor Christenson. “Together, we are delivering safer, healthier infrastructure for every resident of Malden, now and for generations to come.” chusetts work toward its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 Earlier in 2026, differing versions of the supplemental budget had been passed by the Senate and House of Representatives. The differences were resolved by a conference committee. Following the June 4 enactment of the bill by the legislature, on June 12, 2026, Governor Maura Healey signed the bill into law as Chapter 101 of the Acts of 2026.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Page 9 OBITUARIES Carole Anne Joyce Of Malden, formerly of Wa t e r town , passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at 85 years of age. Born February 11, 1941, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Monte) Buscone, and she carried the values of family, strength, and loyalty throughout her life. Carole was the devoted wife of Edward “Paul” Joyce, with whom she shared many years of companionship and love. Together, they built a family rooted in care, respect, and togetherness, and she took great pride in the home and family they created. Carole was the loving mother of Michael Joyce and Kim Avery of Peabody, John and Jill Joyce of Norwood, and Julia and the late Wayne Hall of Burlington, N.J. She embraced her role as a mother with unwavering dedication, always offering support, encouragement, and unconditional love. Her children were a source of great joy and pride to her, and she celebrated their lives and accomplishments with a generous and open heart. She was the dear sister of Steven Buscone and his wife Mary of Wilmington, and the late John Buscone, formerly of Ashland. Carole was the proud nana of Joseph Joyce and his fiancée Sandra Parent of Malden, Christopher Joyce of Malden, and the late Kevin Joyce. She also delighted in her role as "GiGi" for her beloved great-granddaughters Juliana and Adelyn Joyce of Malden. Her family brought her immeasurable happiness, and she found great joy in the laughter, milestones, and everyday moments shared with the younger generations. Her legacy lives on in the love she gave and in the family, she helped nurture. Carole was known for her kind spirit and her appreciation for family and community, and that was reflected in her active and caring nature. She valued the friendships and routines that enriched her life, especially the many years of swimming and socializing with "The Mermaids" at the Malden YMCA. Those who knew her will remember her as a gracious woman who met life with dignity, compassion, and quiet strength. Her presence brought comfort and reassurance to those around her, and she will be deeply missed. The family extends special thanks to Wayne Fasulo for his care, love, and devotion to Carole and her family. His support was deeply appreciated and brought comfort during a meaningful time in her life. The family would also like to thank her care team at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and Mystic Valley Elder Services for their care and support over the years. Carole’s family and friends will hold her memory close, remembering a woman whose life was defined by devotion to those she loved and whose legacy will continue through the generations she leaves behind. Family and friends will honor Carole's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home ~ North Shore Chapel, 10 Chestnut Street, Peabody, on Wednesday, June 17th from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Memorial donations can be made to the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com Maureen Farnsworth It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maureen Farnsworth of Malden, Massachusetts on June 12, 2026, at the age of 64. Maureen was a devoted mother to Jill Marie Winn and her husband Anthony of Saugus, Kevin Farnsworth of Malden and the late Caryn Farnsworth. Daughter of the late Carolyn Cucinotta. Cherished daughter to Peter Cucinotta and the stepdaughter to the late Lois Cucinotta, sister to Carolyn Skane, Christine Sinagra and her husband John, Cheryl Burkhead, and predeceased Cathy Cucinotta. Loving grandmother to McKenzie Bova, Jasmine Winn, Joshua Farnsworth, Gavin Farnsworth, Anthony Winn Jr, Nico Winn, and great grandmother to Theodore Segovia. Maureen was also a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Maureen was an avid fan of NASCAR, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Visiting hours were held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden on Wednesday June 17th. Interment was private. The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma TRUSTS AND SECOND MARRIAGES A key part of today’s estate planning often involves the use of Trusts in order to provide for a surviving spouse in a second marriage and the children of a decedent from a previous marriage. If all of the assets of the decedent spouse are simply left to the surviving spouse of the second marriage, there exists the possibility that the surviving spouse will simply leave all of the assets he or she receives to her own biological children, thereby disinheriting the decedent’s biological children. If the married couple agrees Atom X to execute a joint revocable Trust, upon the first spouse to die, the Trust will then become irrevocable. Alternatively, an irrevocable Trust could be executed from the start. In either case, provision within the Trust can provide for the right of the surviving spouse to receive income generated from the Trust, or the right to use, occupy and possess real estate constituting the principal residence, for example. The Settlor(s) of such a Trust can provide for a child of the decedent spouse to serve as a Co-Trustee with the second spouse upon the death of the first spouse to die. In this event, there is at least a check on whether or not income distributions and principal distributions for health and welfare are not inappropriate. This might apply if the two individuals executing the Trust are not absolutely sure that the surviving spouse will not disinherit the decedent’s biological children and will in fact follow the terms of the Trust and the parties’ original intentions. Also, in a first marriage situation with all of the children being of the marriage, inserting a testamentary special power of appointment provision in the Trust allows the surviving spouse to exercise this power of appointment via his or her Last Will and Testament in order to reallocate the remaining assets in the Trust upon his or her death. For example, if the surviving spouse felt that one child needed a larger share of the Trust assets in order to survive financially, that child would receive a larger share of the Trust assets than he or she was entitled to pursuant to the terms of the Trust. This special power of appointment provision may be entirely inappropriate when dealing with a second marriage. The reason is that the power could be exercised by the surviving spouse to leave assets to his or her own children and thereby leaving out the children of the deceased spouse of this second marriage. Every family and marriage is different. Only after discussing all of the issues and family dynamics in a second marriage context can you arrive at the optimum set of Trust documents that will best meet your 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.
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Senior Travel Discounts: How to Save on Your Next Trip Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are there worthwhile senior travel discounts you can tell us about, and at what age do they begin? --Ready to Roam Dear Ready, Retirement is the perfect time to start checking destinations off your wish list. Senior travel discounts can make a real difference. Whether it’s airfare, hotels, cruises, train tickets or attractions, the savings can add up – sometimes hundreds of dollars per trip – if you know where to look and compare. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the age requirement, which varies by company. Some start as early as 50, but most don’t kick in until 55, 60, 62 or 65. Knowing these benchmarks helps you plan and save as soon as you’re eligible. Ways to save One of the best ways to uncover senior travel deals is through membership organizations. AARP, with membership starting at 50, offers the deepest travel discounts, including savings on hotels, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. AAA also provides travel-planning services and member savings on lodging and car rentals to adults of any age. Another simple but often overlooked strategy is to ask. Many hotels, tours and attractions don’t advertise senior discounts but may offer one if you inquire. Keep in mind, though, that the “senior rate” isn’t always the lowest price. Promotional sales, advance-purchase fares and seasonal specials can sometimes be cheaper, so compare before booking. Flexibility is another powerful money-saving tool. Traveling midweek, avoiding peak holidays, booking during shoulder seasons, or adjusting your dates slightly can significantly lower costs. You may also find last-minute deals on cruises, rail trips and guided tours, especially during slower travel periods when companies are eager to fill unsold space. Here’s a rundown of some different discount deals currently available: Airlines: Senior airfare discounts are less common than they once were, but some still exist. AARP members can get discounts on select British Airways flights, about $65 off economy and up to $200 off business class. United and Delta may offer limited senior fares, usually for travelers 65 and older, on select routes if booked by phone or using “Senior” search tools. Loyalty programs can also add value through free checked bags or seat upgrades. Trains: Amtrak offers about 10 percent off for travelers 65-plus on many routes, with some cross-border discounts starting at 60. Rail passes and multi-city tickets may provide additional savings. Rental cars: AARP members can save up to 30 percent with companies like Avis and Budget, often with perks like a free additional driver and reduced rates on optional coverage. Hertz offers discounts through its 50 Plus Program. Hotels & lodging: Many hotel brands offer senior or AARP rates, typically 10 to 15 percent off. Examples include Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (Days Inn, Ramada, Super 8, La Quinta), Best Western, Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn), Cambria, and Rodeway Inn. Booking directly or through AARP usually ensures the rate. Cruises: Some lines offer discounted fares for travelers 55-plus on select sailings, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, MSC, and Viking River Cruises. AARP members may receive additional onboard credits through affiliated providers. Off-peak sailings often provide the best value. Restaurants: Many chains offer senior menus, complimentary beverages, or percentage discounts for ages 55 or 60-plus, including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Chili’s, Chick-fil-A, Denny’s, IHOP, Boston Market, and CiCi’s Pizza. Participation varies by location. Entertainment & attractions: Museums, theaters, zoos, aquariums, and golf courses often offer reduced admission for seniors 60 or 65-plus. One of the best bargains is the America the Beautiful Senior Pass from the National Park Service. For $20 per year or $80 for a lifetime pass (available at 62), it provides access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. 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. Local resident named to University of New England’s Dean’s List M alden’s Meghan Pothier has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses — in Biddeford and Portland — a one-of-a-kind, study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. The university offers hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The university is the CITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, the 22nd day of June 2026 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 105, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the seven (7) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address identified below: Address Street 99 CRYSTAL STREET 99 CRYSTAL STREET 205 MAPLEWOOD STREET 551 LYNN STREET 551 LYNN STREET 551 LYNN STREET 306 HIGHLAND AVE. DBH (IN) 22 20 24 6 14 16 3 Common Name HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST BRADFORD PEAR GREEN ASH (DEAD/EAB) GREEN ASH (DEAD/EAB) NORTHERN RED OAK OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, physician assistant program and pharmacy school, in addition to a variety of other health care programs and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities and the arts. Christopher Rosa Tree Warden – City of Malden June 12, 19, 2026
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Page 11 LIST | FROM PAGE 7 DEMIC AWARDS: Haylee Seeley, $1,000; Ace Showstead, $1,000; Lynkolnn Silva, $1,000 —In Memory of Dr. George Holland: Kelly Ye, $1,000 —In Memory of Joanne Iovino: William Gavin, $1,000 —In Memory of Diane Lind: Gabriela Parini Cardova, $1,000 —In Memory of Roberta Mauriello: Phi Gold, $1,000 —Friends and Family of Nancy Finkelstein: Sophia Chan, $1,000 —In Memory of Dr. Ralph Epstein — Class of 1957: Sean Cochran, $1,000 MALDEN POLICEMAN PATROLMAN ASSOCIATION: David Parada, $1,000 MALDEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Haylee Seeley, $500 MALDEN GRANGE #354 PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY SCHOLARSHIP: Amanda Retamero Granja, $500 MALDEN KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Dr. Robert P. Moro Memorial Scholarship Award: Erica Littlejohn, $1,000; Ivan Wang, $1,000 MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Jaziarra Antoine, $750; Miraldie Mabois, $750; Leica Naceus, $750; Eliezer Perez, $750 MEA LOUISE DEMEO SCHOLARSHIPS: Sydney Gordon, $100; Erin Grondin, $100; Jacob Morrison, $100; Yunus Yousfi, $100 MEA — DONALD E. BRUNELLI, JR. SCHOLARSHIPS: Eliezer Perez, $500 OLD & NEW OF MALDEN SCHOLARSHIPS: Aaliyah Lopes-Teixeira, $500; Jacob Fuentes, $500 THE THOMAS F. O’DONNELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Aldino Talic, $500 THE SANDRA O’NEILL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Meng Yao Huang, $500 JOSEPH “JOEY” PISAPIA SCHOLARSHIP: Brenda Darisse, $150 THE RED SOX FOUNDATION — THE SOMER SCHOLARSHIP FUND — Awarded by the Red Sox Foundation: Kelly Ye, $10,000 WILLIAM E. RITTERSHAUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Juninho Victor, $1,000 JACOB RUDERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Elijah Lugo, $1,000 THE SAINT ROCCO’S FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF MALDEN SCHOLARSHIP: Ace Showstead, $1,000 THE ROBERT D. and DIANE ROTONDI SCHOLARSHIP: William Gavin, $2,500; Johnny Mei, $2,500; Thomas Lynch, Jr., $2,500; Gino Spadafora, $2,500 DALE SCHWADRON SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Taliyah Lauture, $500 ANTHONY SESTITO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Beatriz Oliveira, $1,000 THE BARBARA E. DANIELS SHERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Erica Littlejohn, $1,000 THE RUSSELL SMITH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD — Class of 1972: Haylee Seeley, $400; Ryan McMahon, $400 DR. LOUIS SOLOMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Kenneth Wong, $1,000 THE CARMELA SPADAFORA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Helen Nie, $1,000 THE RANDAL S. SPRAGUE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Alecia Louigene, $500 THE JACQUELINE M. STARR SCHOLARSHIP: Jacob Fuentes, $750; Gabriela Parini Cordova, $750 THE MURIEL SWIMM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP: Sean Cochran, $1,000 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Anosike, Amara Carroll, Joshua Castner-Williams, Killian BUYER2 Arendell, Cristian Castner-Williams, Anne Christian, Stephen Richard Wiggins, Marcie Goon, Audrey Zeng, Yu Wei Pierre-Rene, Michelet Sun, Kevin Ryu Tannian, Brian Zhang, Xuekai Previlon, Mercilia P R Terrini, Leah Renee Jodie Zhang, Chengfan SELLER1 40 Clark Street LLC Alvaro & Micker Amor T Bruce Heather Est Sousa, Alfredo M Pham, Hai Thi Ray, Denise N C&D Clark Rt Bendell Rt Ferry St Re LLC Amor, Alvaro Jorge Connell, Hilary Sousa, Fernanda M Ray, Robert C Clark Jr, Daniel J Bendell, Robert LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN INVITATION TO BID The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sec. 39M from Vendors for: 2026- WATER SEWER DRAIN– ON-CALL Contract Documents will be available by email request at maldenengineering@cityofmalden. org after: 8:00 A.M., Friday June 19, 2026. Bidders are requested to email the Engineering’s Office their Company Name, Address, Email address, & Phone and what bid they are requesting. Bids must be submitted to the Office of the Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 by 2:00 P.M. on or before Thursday July 9, 2026; bids will be publicly opened at this time. The City will reject any and all bids in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. Office of the City Engineer Yem Lip June 19, 2026 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 ADDRESS 40 Clark St 82 Medford St #3 71 Woodland Rd 36 Edmund St 70-72 Bainbridge St 112 Ashland St 13-15 Tufts St 222-224 Harvard St 204-206 Ferry St CITY Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 05.26.26 05.27.26 05.29.26 05.29.26 05.28.26 05.29.26 05.29.26 05.28.26 05.29.26 PRICE 870000 590000 710000 840000 990000 1100000 999000 825000 535000 LEGAL NOTICE MARY ELLEN TRAMONDOZZI NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: Patricia Mukasa, $1,500 THE ROBERT L. TRANI SCHOLARSHIP: Mailee “Moon” To, $1,000 THE PAMELA PERRY WICKWIRE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Sophia Chen, $2,500 RFP #FY27-200 Request for Proposal for Janitorial Services RFR Release Date: Wednesday 6/22/2026 10 A.M. Site Walk-thru: Tuesday 6/30/2026 at 9AM meeting at 4 Laurel St. Response Deadline: Thursday 7/16/2026 2PM Performance to Commence: Wednesday 8/19/2026 Briefing Session: Start at 4 Laurel Street, Malden. There are several buildings located throughout Malden that will be visited. Please plan for at least 2 hours to review the facilities. The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) invites bidders to submit qualifications to provide Janitorial Services for facilities operated or occupied by MVRCS throughout Malden, MA. June 19, 2026 MALDEN ZONTA CLUB: Vivian Chau, $500; Nour Howard, $500; Erica Littlejohn, $500; Fiona Youmell, $500
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 Carrijo Home Improvement, Inc. General Contractor 1. June 19 is World Sauntering Day; reportedly, it was created in response to what sport? 2. Can pigs swim? 3. On June 20, 1975, what thriller movie with a one-word title was released? 4. A 2026 FIFA World Cup official song is “Dai Dai,” which means what? 5. In 2026 the largest game of human foosball (254) was in Ontario; what is foosball? 6. What fictional British spy has a tombstone in the Faroe Islands? 7. On June 21, 2009, what country became more independent but remained “within the Unity of the Realm”? 8. What popular 2026 sports competition will have a final game halftime first? 9. On June 22, 1955, “Lady and the Tramp,” was released; what kind of animals did it star? 10. What does scattergood mean? 11. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups: Argentina, Brazil or England? 12. On June 23, 1940, what American female sprinter (won 3 track & field gold medals in 1 Olympics) was born? 13. What mountain (highest in Massachusetts) is named after an Abenaki chief? 14. What was first marketed as “It starts from the seat!” 15. Which is the northernmost World Cup host city: Boston, Chicago or Vancouver? 16. On June 24, 1842, what author of the “The Devil’s Dictionary” was born in Ohio? 17. Why was the city of Gas, Kansas, named that? 18. What MBTA Commuter Rail Station has an English town’s name that is also the name of the cloth it produced? 19. What French artists were originally called “intransigents”? 20. On June 25, 1876, the Battle of the Little Bighorn started; it is also known as what? ANSWERS ~ 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 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. AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 ● 24-Hour Service ● Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitting ● Drain Service Residential & Commercial Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! * Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting * Decks * Siding * Licensed & Insured * Free Estimates Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA FIRE • SOOT • WATER Homeowner’s Insurance Loss Specialists FREE CONSULTATION 1-877-SAL-SOOT Sal Barresi, Jr. - Your fi rst call 617-212-9050 1. Jogging (Reportedly, it was started by W.T. Rabe at his workplace, Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.) 2. Yes 3. “Jaws” 4. Reportedly, “Come on!” or “Go for it!” in Italian slang 5. A soccer-like table game involving moving rods that have small shapes of players attached 6. James Bond (The final scenes for his last film, “No Time To Die,” were shot there.) 7. Greenland (in an agreement with Denmark) 8. FIFA World Cup will have its first-ever final game halftime show 9. Dogs 10. A spendthrift or wasteful person 11. Brazil 12. Wilma Rudolph 13. Mount Greylock (after Chief Gray Lock [or Greylock]) 14. Cars, which were started by cranking until the invention of the starter in 1914. 15. Vancouver 16. Ambrose Bierce (In 1913 he disappeared for good.) 17. The area has abundant natural gas. (Motto: Don’t Pass Gas, Stop and Enjoy It.) 18. Kendal Green (The cloth was made at home, then dyed green using local plants; “the denim of its day”) 19. The impressionists, who were rejected by the official Paris Salon 20. Custer’s Last Stand
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