Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 27, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ “We All Agreed...” By Peter Levine D ay-tripping to NYC on a rare, golden mid-June day with two Malden legends — former MHS Principal and girls’ hoops oracle Dana Brown, and Rec Director/father of Dorothy Levine, Joe. If Hank Williams was right, and some things are worth more than silver and gold, then this was one of ’em. By the time we hit Westerly, Rhode Island, we’d already solved most of Malden’s problems — or at least made a solid dent. Ideas flowed, laughter was plenty and eventualLawrence 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 ly the silliness kicked in — the kind you only get with old friends who speak fluent Malden. Then, rolling into Manhattan, the sun blazing, we made a beeline for Katz’s Deli, where we inhaled heroic piles of pastrami and corned beef and washed it all down with Dr. Brown’s black cherry soda. A sacred ritual. By day’s end, all three of us agreed: Times like these are good for what ails ya. In the meantime... • We all agreed that John Stanasek would have been our first pick when starting a basketball, baseball, hockey or football team in our early youth (throwing in soccer, darts, volleyball a street brawl and bocce also). • We all agreed that the Hatch family, with their deep roots firmly planted in Malden soil, have made significant contributions to Maldonia for the past 100 years or so. • We all agreed that politics/politicians in Malden 2025 ain’t politics/ politicians in Malden 1975. The good, the bad and the ugly; completely different animals so to speak. • We all agreed that we hold Jenelle DeVits in high regard. • We all agreed that Pete “Panama” Carroll, Harvey Nadler, Johnny “Big John” Marsinelli, Ed Markey, Diego Barricelli, Terry Mathews, Ed Lucey, Butch Russell, Buddy Arthur and Al Barriss are invaluable members of our Malden community, each seamlessly connecting us with our storied past, all the while with feet firmly planted in 2025 Malden. • We all agreed that we are happy for Greg Phaneuf (son of the late Malden Super. of Schools Paul) on the recent nuptials of his beautiful daughter Mackenzie. • We all agreed that although today’s well-informed youth may have the world at their fingertips, at times, common sense alludes them. • We all agreed we are excited for Kevin Exilhomme, who will be playing football and learning at a college to be determined next year (stay tuned for details). • We all agreed that a pastrami on seedless rye bread with a healthy smear of spicy deli mustard at Katz’s Deli on E Houston Street in NYC on an 80-degree early summer day is the closest you can get to heaven without actually exiting this mortal coil. • We all agreed that Paul (not the insurance agent) Murphy may have been the most underrated athlete in our lifetime. • Although, and with all due respect, Paul (the insurance agent) Murphy (628 Broadway, btw) wasn’t a bad little athlete growing up also. • PM the insurance CEO trivia: He was teammates on the Larry & Kevin Collins coached, championship-winning Colts in the BRL with Dennis Gallagher, Mike Silva, Joe DiBenedSABATINO/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
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