State Representative Democrat Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 30 den AADD -FREEA s is said about many who take on a new position in public service or private industry, Edward Augustus "hit the ground running" when he was named as the Commonwealth's fi rst Housing Secretary in more than 30 years just over a year ago. In the course of heading up Governor Maura Healey's new Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), Augustus had done so, literally. "I made a promise after accepting my position that I would VISIT | SEE PAGE 12 Mass. Housing Secretary Ed Augustus was in Malden to visit with local and state offi cials. From left, state Rep. Kate LipperGarabedian, Sen. Jason Lewis, Malden Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Finn, Mass. ELOHC Secretary Ed Augustus, Rep. Paul Donato, and Mayor Gary Christenson. Advocate Photos WINNING IT FOR ‘BOB’: Knights win Malden Babe Ruth Championship just weeks after iconic manager Bob Rotondi’s passing Knights cap historic, undefeated (17-0) season with 7-1 victory over archrival Flames By Steve Freker T he game – and the big victory – was just a few minutes old when longtime assistant coach Andy Scarano invoked his name. “I would love to see the expression on Bob’s face right now, I really would,” Scarano, who has been with the Knights for over 40 years, said as the players were still high-fi ving and celebrating their championship. “Bob loved this team!” CHAMPIONSHIP | SEE PAGE 7 Leadership with Results! Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! OCAT AT 617-387-2200 Published Every Friday M alden Public Schools administrators immediately addressed reports last week of fake emails being sent to some students with promises of paid jobs if they applied, and in the process, shared personal information. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel and Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo notified Malden police last week— the same day a number of MHS students received the emails, falsely claiming to be from a Malden High staff member. The administrators and police said Malden Public School students should be vigilant about scams in their school email inboxes. A statement from the Malden Police Department released Friday said the scam targets students in the Malden school system. The emails look like they are coming from staff members, but are actually from scammers atMalden Public Schools students were targeted by a phishing/fake email push seeking personal information via an application and off ering a "job opportunity" in return. tempting to entice students into a fake “job opportunity". The fake scam email reads: "Opportunity for All Students — All students in the MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS who are interested are encouraged to be a part of this amazing off er. This is a part-time job that will not aff ect your present employment or academic program on campus and you will work remotely for this position. It’s fun, rewarding, and fl exible. 2-3 hours daily. Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) SAFETY | SEE PAGE 5 www.advocatenews.net Malden Housing Authority welcomes state Housing Secretary Augustus on project review visit Malden Director Finn, Mayor Christenson, State House delegation tour local projects at Forestdale senior housing By Steve Freker (Pol. Adv.) CTE E Friday, July 26, 2024 Malden Public Schools administrators continue to monitor cyber safety after high school students get fake scam emails By Steve Freker Vote Donato Sept. 3 A GIFT FOR BOB: A signed ball by all the Knights will be left at Bob Rotondi’s cemetery headstone; from left are coaches Andy Scarano and Paul Maccioli, captains Dylan Clough and Billy Gavin and coach Marc Freni. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker)
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