Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2020 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 Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Katie Todisco wins MVES Employee Spotlight Award T he Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Employee Spotlight Award winner for the first quarter of 2020 is Wakefield resident Katie Todisco, LSW, Resident Service Coordinator, who has been with the agency for 19 years. “Nineteen years ago I knocked on Mystic Valley’s door with the world’s shortest resume and the ink still wet on my college degree. I knew what MVES was and I wanted in. I The Mystic Valley Elder Services Employee Spotlight Award winner is Wakefield resident Katie Todisco, LSW, Resident Service Coordinator. (Photo Courtesy of Mystic Valley Elder Services) didn’t even know at the time that my dream job existed or that I’d be lucky enough to do it every day,” said Todisco. “I’m so grateful MVES took a chance on me. I have the best co-workers and I love what I do. Here we are, distanced from our consumers and each other, but as an agency we’re stronger than ever. I’m so proud of us.” Todisco’s nominator had this to say about her: “Katie is someone who strives to do everything she can to benefit the older adults in her care as well as other consumers served by MVES. Through the many years she has worked here, I have noted that she is very thoughtful and thorough in her approaches to serving people in need. Katie is a very creative person and quietly, without seeking fanfare, will go the extra mile to make certain all avenues are explored in her advocacy for the needs of her consumers. She clearly brings a positive energy and commitment to her job and goes above and beyond in carrying out her daily tasks.” The spotlight award is given to a MVES employee who has gone above and beyond typical job expectations, provided outstanding customer service, or performed distinctive achievements that impact the employee’s department and MVES. Linehan, Spadafora to host community forum on mental health during COVID-19 W ard 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora will cohost a community forum on “mental health in the time of COVID-19” on Monday, June 29 starting at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar is free and open to all members of the Malden community, and will place special emphasis on issues facing parents and caregivers who are coping with the impacts of COVID-19 on their families. Questions can be submitted in advance to community@ melrosewakefield.org or posted live in the Zoom chat, and will be answered anonymously during the event. Speakers will include psychiatrist Kathryn Zioto (MD, MPH) and mental health counselor Meghan Dowd Murray (LICSW), who will share their clinical experiences helping the community navigate the effects of the pandemic and the recent incidents of racial violence. To RSVP, please email community@melrosewakefield. org. Zoom information is posted on Councillor Linehan’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ AmandaForMalden. Those who do not want to watch on Zoom can also participate by phone by calling 646-5598656 and using meeting code 603 117 8331. For more information, contact Councillor Linehan at 781-873-9224 or send email to alinehan@cityofmalden.org. J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd.
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