Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 12, 2022 Malden Overcoming Addiction celebrates nine years as a nonprofit organization By Tara Vocino M alden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) hosted a Malden Overcomes Family Fun Day at Lincoln Commons on Saturday. The nonprofit organization is celebrating nine years saving lives in Malden and the surrounding communities. Attendees at Saturday’s Family Fun Day Mayor Gary Christenson said overdoses are significantly down this year. Children participated in a balloon toss. FALL SPORTS Parent Information Night Malden resident Mia Nguyen, 5, got a flower tattooed onto her arm by Jenny Abarca. AUGUST 16, 2022 5PM - 7PM MACDONALD STADIUM 32 PEARL STREET, MALDEN Middle & High School Athletics Meet Coaches Learn How to Register Tryout Dates/Times/Locations Dana Brown thanked the community for their support. Malden officials, pictured from left to right: Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Mayor Gary Christenson, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, MOA Vice President Dana Brown, MOA President/ City of Malden Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley, Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli, Ward 3 School Committee Member/Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora and Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai. Former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson said he’s happy to play a small role in recovery efforts. Shown from left to right: MOA volunteers Muriel and Chuck Brandano alongside recovery coach Susan Jeselonis gave out recovery support pamphlets and COVID-19 test kits. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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