THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 30, 2021 Page 11 TOUR| FROM PAGE 1 Memorials in the Forestdale Cemetery, cruising down Main Street and reminiscing about how Malden has changed over the years. Their private tour inside the new City Hall included the City Council Chambers, new meeting spaces, the Mayor’s private office, and an outstanding city view from the roof deck. Afterwards, Mayor Christenson, City Council President Anderson and Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy stayed and mingled with residents, many of whom they know personally and have deep-rooted ties to the town. Residents also presented Mayor Christenson with a signed thank you card for the special tour. Mayor Christenson was involved in the five-year development of Forestdale Park Senior Living and attended the Grand Opening Celebration in 2018. You can learn more about Forestdale Park, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, at www.ForestdalePark.com. Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Neal Anderson are shown aboard Forestdale Park’s bus. ~ Political Announcement ~ Ward 8 School Committee candidate Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg to appear on November ballot S haryn Rose-Zeiberg, a 30year Malden resident with a decade of education experience has been certified for the Ward 8 School Committee in the November 2, 2021 municipal election. As a first-time candidate, Rose-Zeiberg believes in stepping up when she sees a need. If elected, Rose-Zeiberg will bring dedication to students, passion for education, and deep community roots to the Malden School Committee. Some of her goals include: facilitate consistent communication between students, families and the School Committee; hire a grant writer for Malden Public Schools; help reevaluate before and after school programming for students of all ages; and advocate for staff diversity and inclusion. In the Malden Public Schools, Mayor Gary Christenson welcomes Forestdale Park residents into his private office. Rose-Zeiberg worked at Salemwood as a Paraprofessional and After School Instructor, and at the Early Learning Center as After School Site Coordinator. As a Data Collector in Malden’s K-8s, RoseZeiberg helped assess a literacy program. During this challenging school year, the candidate worked as a remote Educational Support Professional for Winchester, experiencing the classroom in a way she had never imagined. “Being able to support stuMayor Gary Christenson receives a signed thank you card from Sarah Starkweather (left) and Terri Guenard. THE PAST | FROM PAGE 3 ideas, and new energy. THE FUTURE The COVID-19 pandemic that we find ourselves finally climbing out of has had a life changing impact on many. It has magnified the challenges we face in Ward 7. The encouraging news is that the federal government has stepped up in a big way with federal programs to address the impacts, in particular with the passing of the American Rescue Plan. This almost $2 trillion federal bill is focused on assisting those impacted the most by the pandemic. More important than anything for the next Ward 7 Councillor is a proven track record of advocacy and innovative thinking to gain access to this funding to help the vibrant, diverse community of Ward 7 recover from the toll the pandemic has taken and to utilize this once in a lifetime funding to solve problems in Ward 7. Forestdale Park residents Mary Jaspar and Diane Fischer, Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy, and Forestdale Park residents Carmen Ledbury and Virginia Ruane I became convinced that Ward 7 needed a proven leader, with endless energy, an ability to engage the entire community, and compassion made possible only through a lifetime of highs and lows. With that, my decision was made. I would be seeking to succeed Neal Anderson as the next Ward 7 City Councillor. Over the next several months, I’ll be knocking on doors, visiting our parks, and finding every way I can to engage with the community to share with you my plan for Ward 7. I’m calling it the CHRIS plan, and it’s focused on specifics initiatives for Ward 7. I believe I’m the right person to lead Ward 7 to a recovery because, well, sometimes experience does matter. I look forward to a respectful campaign, focused on the issues and the residents of Ward 7. The residents of Ward 7 deserve nothing less. Chris Simonelli Candidate for Ward 7 City Councillor dents, families and teachers in remote classrooms was important to me. I wanted to keep helping students, especially in the remote setting. Working through the dynamics of remote learning was a challenge, but extremely satisfying,” said Rose-Zeiberg. Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg Ward 8 School Committee Candidate Rose-Zeiberg was a first generation college student when she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University. She worked in educational television before changing careers. Rose-Zeiberg is certified by the Department of Early Education and Care. As part of the Emerging Leaders program, she made the Dean’s List at North Shore Community College this winter. Rose-Zeiberg has dedicated herself to growing and supporting the Malden community since moving to the city. She and her husband Andy started and raised their family in Malden, with all three children attending and graduating from Malden Public Schools. “Supporting our youth and working in our own community is something I believe in. I volunteered for Malden’s Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Band Parents Association for many years,” said Rose-Zeiberg. “My sons are both Eagle Scouts and CANDIDATE | SEE PAGE 18
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