THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 7, 2026 Page 3 Kathleen McKenna celebrates 80 years young Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson recently celebrated Malden resident Kathleen McKenna in honor of her 80th birthday at a celebration held by family and friends. Kathy is well known for her commitment to the community through her work with Bread of Life, where she spent many years volunteering, then served on the Board of Directors and later became President. A hospital and health care professional, Kathy has dedicated her long career as a nurse to taking care of others. Mayor Christenson surprised Kathy with a Citation in honor of her milestone birthday, and when he asked what her secret was for such a long and happy life, she said that “drinking tea” keeps her young. (Courtesy photo) MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 The existing building site review plan that was passed by the Malden City Council in 2021 is available at https://malden. municipalcodeonline.com/ by searching for 12.12.200 Malden River Site Plan Review. The details of the existing building code are as follows: Purpose and Intent: To ensure that the design and layout of new development and redevelopment will protect and conserve the Malden River and expand public access and use. The intent of the Site Plan Review process is to regulate rather than prohibit use of properties that abut the Malden River through reasonable conditions which may be recommended by the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC). Site Plan Review is an administrative review and shall not be construed as a special permit for review or appeal purposes. As used herein this Ordinance, the Malden River is defined to be the Malden River and Little Creek, as referenced by the USGS Topographic map, where day lighted. Primary The Massachusetts Primary Elections are on September 1, 2026. Malden Safe Streets invited the Friends of the Malden River to provide a couple of questions to the candidates for their recent forum, and Judy Duggan of the Friends presented questions during the forum. Malden Safe Streets’ blog has more info about the forum. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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