Maldden alld a Vol. 30, No. 28 den AADD By Steve Freker S he may have been a bit of a novice on Wednesday in examining the excavation site and viewing the metal devices that had been removed and replaced. But U.S. House Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-Fifth District) is certainly not new at delivering for her Malden constituents. On Wednesday, the local Congresswoman toured a worksite in the upper West End of Malden where she announced her success in securing a request for a $3.36 million grant from the federal Community Projects Funding (CPF) program, which would go toward Malden’s lead service pipe replacement project. After listening to some details of the lead service line replacement project by Malden municipal Water Engineer Glen Calla and others, including City Engineer Yem Lip, Assistant SpeakFUNDING | SEE PAGE 8 W ith a cavalcade of announcements by incumbent Malden elected officials of decisions to not seek reelection in the 2021 municipal election, change was not only “in the air,” but a given outcome this year. But a flurry of additional political activity recently now raises the possibility of change of an entirely different sort – a potential return of some familiar faces to The Advocate - A household word in Malden for 30 years! CTE CAT AT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday U.S. House Asst. Speaker Clark secures $3.36M federal funding request for Malden lead service line replacement Citywide project made top priority by Mayor; City Council could get dramatic timeline acceleration 617-387-2200 Advocate Staff Report Special to The Advocate BIRD’S EYE VIEW: From left, Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Neal Anderson and U.S. House Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark listen as Malden Senior Engineer Glen Calla explains the details of the lead service replacement procedures on Corey Road in the West End highlands on Wednesday. (Advocate photo) Baseball's Booming in Malden! Face painting and hand painting were big hits with the youngsters who showed up at the festival. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Thai, Three Circles) T housands of people have made Malden Center their “go-to place” to visit every other Saturday this summer when E Friday, July 16, 2021 Three former City Councillors may throw hats in ring for fall election Donahue (Ward 4), Simonelli (Ward 7) and Matheson (at large) take out nomination papers the new City Council Chambers. No less than three former City Councillors have taken out nomination papers in potential attempts to return to the municipal governing body where they once served. While none of the trio has yet to return the required nomination signatures to secure a place on this fall’s election ballot, the possibility remains for a new twist in what ELECTION | SEE PAGE 12 Music, arts and gaming are big draws at Malden Summer Festivals Live musical entertainment, street performers, artisans and gaming opportunities for all ages the area is transformed into a street fair featuring live music, arts and gaming. Stage areas are set up in the Pleasant Street FESTIVALS | SEE PAGE 10 PLAY-ING BALL!: Over 60 players participated in the Malden High School Baseball Camp this week, held Monday through Friday in conjunction with the Malden Recreation Department at Rotondi Field at Howard Park. The camp was free of charge to all Malden residents and included drills, games and instruction in all phases of the game by Malden High School Tornado baseball coaches and players. More photos inside today’s Advocate Sports. (Advocate Staff Photo)
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