State Representative Donato Democrat Leadership with Results! Maldden alld a Vol. 29, No. 19 den AADD -FREEBy Steve Freker O ne could consider the house system at Malden High Schools, in eff ect for decades now, as the MHS community’s own personal “Mount Rushmore” when it comes to the names of the four divisions. If the Malden School Committee eventually grants a request made at its last meeting of the school year Monday, a fi fth luminary may be added to the list. Longtime MHS Pathways and PACE program manager Ron Janowicz, who retired at the end of this school year on Friday, has PATHWAYS | SEE PAGE 8 EDUCATION Our 81st Year Next Classes DRIVER P ~NOW OFFERING~ 30 HOUR ONLINE CLASS INSTRUCTION STARTING JULY 6 REGISTER ONLINE HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM or call 617-387-9121 AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available www.advocatenews.net OCAT AT 617-387-2200 Published Every Friday School Committee considers renaming MHS Pathways Program in honor of retiring longtime director MHS principal requests change to “Ron Janowicz House” T he City Council approved Mayor Gary Christenson’s $184.3 million budget proposal this week with a little last-minute drama. During a fi nal Finance Committee meeting on the budget, Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon said councillors should pass the budget as is and wait for the state to release fi gures on local aid before making any big changes or cuts. “We have to fi nd out what the state is going to (Pol. Adv.) City celebrates Juneteenth 2020 see page 14 CTE E Friday, June 26, 2020 City Council rejects proposed cuts and approves the 2021 city budget By Barbara Taormina do with us come September,” he said. Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy agreed and said although some positions are going unfi lled, the proposed budget seems to retain a decent level of services. “It’s a great place to start,” said Murphy. “We should move forward with this budget knowing we will come back when we know what the local aid number is.” But Councillor-at-Large BUDGET | SEE PAGE 7 The Malden School Committee is now considering a request to establish and name a division of students at Malden High School, the Pathways Program, “The Ron Janowicz” after its founder and director (pictured above), Ron Janowicz. “Mr. J.” retired at the end of this school year after 38 years of service in the Malden Public Schools and 42 years in education overall. (Steve Freker Photo) School advocates face budget realities By Barbara Taormina ublic school advocates formed a car caravan and rolled through the city last week to demand full funding for the district, more teachers and staff and safe buildings. Teachers and staff continued to share concerns about school funding on Monday night during the School Committee’s hearing on the budget. Coalitions have been formed, letters have been written to state COMMITTEE | SEE PAGE 10 $1.55 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 * Mulching * Spring Clean-ups * Trimming & Maintenance NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! Call 781-321-2074
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