Your Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! Vol. 35, No. 32 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, August 14, 2026 96th Annual San Rocco Italian Festival Honors Memory of Late Society Members The 96th Annual San Rocco Italian Festival was in memoriam of San Rocco society members William “Billy” Settemio and Domenic “Dom” Fermano, who both died from cancer, and Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti, who died a few years ago from pneumonia. Shown from left to right, are: Nico Spadafora, Joyce Mover, Anthony Spadafora, Diego Barricelli, Sheldon Mover, Robert Ultrino, Paul Condon, Mayor Gary Christensen, James Tucker, Nick Menkello, Joe Pisaturo, Peter Levine, Roberto DiMarco, and John Spadafora. See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Here’s the Back-to-School information for all Malden Public Schools district buildings Reminder: Grades 1-12 return on Wednesday, August 26; Pre-K (ELC) & Kindergarten on September 2 By Steve Freker M alden Public Schools is gearing up for a districtwide reopening in the next week and a half, with most of the MPS students — over 6,300 in all — returning to classes on Wednesday, August 26. An important reminder is the start and dismissal times of the MPS district schools students in Grades 1 to 12. — In Grades 1-6, students will begin school at 8:00 a.m. and be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. — In Grades 7-8, students will begin school at 8:00 a.m. and be — Early Learning Center Morning Half-Day Program: 8:00-10:30 a.m. Afternoon Half-Day Program: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Full-Day Program: 8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Following is a look at the schools and their individual back-to-schools notes and notables. *** dismissed at 2:35 p.m. —And at Malden High School, Grades 9-12, students will begin school at 7:45 a.m. and be dismissed at 2:25 p.m. Early Learning Center 257 Mountain Ave., Malden WELCOME BACK! We are excited to welcome our Early Learning Center students to school on September 2! We are looking forward to a great 2026-2027 school year. Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Morning Session: 8:00 a.m.10:30 a.m. Afternoon Session: 11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m. Full-day Session: 8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. *** Beebe School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 401 Pleasant St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. Arrival Procedures (from the first day of school through Friday, September 11): All grades should arrive by 8:00 a.m. Grades SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 5
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Malden’s continued vigilance results in significant declines in overdoses and fatalities Special to The Advocate n a world where bad news often dominates the headlines, some of the most important success stories often go unnoticed. One such story is unfolding in Malden, where a coordinated community effort is helping to reduce overdoses, save lives and connect residents to critical support services. Since its establishment in 2021, Mayor Gary Christenson’s Advisory Opioid Task Force (Opioid Task Force) has served as the driving force behind a comprehensive strategy to address substance use disorder and support recovery throughout Malden. Bringing together public safety officials, healthcare providers, recovery advocates, community organizations and residents, the Opioid Task Force has helped create a model of collabI oration that is producing measurable results. The table below demonstrates the results Malden is getting. Contributing to these numbers, and among the Opioid Task Force’s most successful initiatives, is Malden Cares — developed under the leadership of Malden’s Department of Health & Human Services Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley. What began as an innovative outreach effort has grown into a citywide network of support that meets people where they are and connects them with the resources they need. Over the past several years, Malden Cares has helped send more than 200 individuals to treatment programs while embracing a “whole-person” approach to recovery. Malden Cares is dedicated to connecting individuals and families affected by substance use disorder with treatment, recovery support and essential community resources. Through recovery coaching, street outreach and partnerships with local organizations, Malden Cares works to reduce overdose deaths and strengthen pathways to recovery throughout Malden. In adThe numbers below represent an overall 72.7% decrease in overdoses and an 87.5% decrease in fatalities. Time frame Jan.-July 31, 2026 Jan.-July 31, 2025 Jan.-July 31, 2024 Jan.-July 31, 2023 Number of Number of Number of Overdoses 9 17 27 33 Fatalities 1 2 7 8 (Recording of medical aids began in 2024.) 11 9 – Medical Aids 4 dition to treatment referrals, the program connects residents with housing assistance, food resources, medical care, recovery coaching and other essential services that help build longterm stability. Recovery coaches serve as the front line of this effort, working directly with individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Their work has expanded through highly visible street outreach teams that distribute information and resources door-to-door, neighborhood-by-neighborhood and at locations throughout the city. Outreach efforts have included regular engagement at MBTA stations, along the Northern Strand Community Trail and at numerous community events. This work has been strengthened by substantial financial support from the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, whose investment has helped expand outreach, treatment access and recovery support services for Malden residents. The impact has been significant. Over the past two years, the city has experienced dramatic decreases in both overdoses and overdose fatalities. These improvements reflect the collective efforts of Malden Cares, recovery coaches, the Opioid Task Force and strong partnerships with the Malden Police Department and Malden Fire Department. “Addressing substance use disorder requires persistence, compassion, and collaboration,” said Mayor Christenson. “I am proud of the work being done by our Opioid Task Force, Malden Cares, our public safety departments, and our many community partners. While there is still much work to do, the progress we are seeing demonstrates what can happen when a community comes together to support recovery and save lives.” Hammersley noted that the success seen today is the result of years of dedicated effort by many individuals and organizations. “One fatality is too many. Recovery happens one person, one family, and one connection at a time,” Hammersley said. “The reductions in overdoses and fatalities are encouraging, but they represent much more than statistics. They represent lives saved, families kept together, and hope restored. This is not new work - it is the continuation of years of commitment by countless people who believe recovery is possible.” As Malden continues to build on this momentum, city leaders remain committed to expanding access to treatment, reducing stigma, supporting individuals in recovery and ensuring that every resident has access to the resources needed to live a healthy and productive life.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 5 SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 K–4 will line up on the Plaza behind their teacher’s cone. Grades 5–8 will line up on Elm Street. Homeroom teachers will meet their classes outside and walk students into the building. Breakfast Information: Grades K–2 will have breakfast served in their classrooms. Grades 3–8 will receive Grab and-Go breakfast to take to their homerooms and enjoy during morning routines. Beginning Monday September 14th, our morning routine will change to better support students and families: Doors will open at 7:45 a.m. Students may enter the building and go directly to their lockers. Breakfast routines will remain the same. Dismissal Times: Grades K–6 will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Grades 7–8 will be dismissed at 2:35 p.m. Students will be dismissed from the same doors they arrive at in the morning. *** Ferryway School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 150 Cross St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. *** Forestdale School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 74 Sylvan St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will be entering and exiting the building from the door at the rear of the school, next to the playground. Grades 2, 3 and 4 students will be entering and exiting the building from the inside entrance on Concannon Court. Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 students will be entering and exiting the building from the entrance on Sylvan Street. *** Linden STEAM Academy (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 24 Wescott St., Malden Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. Students arriving after 8:10 are considered tardy — families will receive an automated call and email starting in September. *** Salemwood School (Kindergarten-Grade 8) 529 Salem St., Malden Hello, Salemwood Families! We are so excited to welcome back our returning students and their families as well as extending a warm welcome to our new students and families! We hope you had a relaxing and fun summer! We are looking forward to a wonderful and enriching 2026-2027 school year! First day of school for Grade 1 through Grade 8 is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and Kindergarten’s first day is Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Each grade level has their designated area for drop off and pick up. Staff will be outside to help students find their teachers on the opening days: Kindergarten: 2 homerooms at classroom doorway on K-4 plaza and 3 homerooms on Salem Street 5-8 plaza; Grade 1: K-4 main office plaza; Grade 2: double blue doors near K-4 Cafe; Grade 3 & Grade 4: tot lot/playground; Grade 5 & 6: Salem Street 5-8 plaza; Grade 7 & Grade 8: 5-8 cafe. Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start times below! Kindergarten-Grade 6: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grades 7-8: 8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Students arriving at school between 7:45-7:55 will be permitted to enter the building and go to the cafeteria before going to their classrooms at 7:55. *** Malden High School (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12) 77 Salem St, Malden WELCOME BACK! We hope that all have enjoyed their summer. As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome our students back to school. All students return to school on Wednesday, August 26. Arriving at school on time is important; please see school start time: Grades 9-12: 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m. —On the first day of school (Wednesday, August 26), all students in grades 10-12 should report directly to their homeroom as listed in Aspen. —All Grade 9 students will report to the Jenkins Auditorium for orientation. Mark your calendar with these important Malden High School dates! August 19: Student schedules published in Aspen. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 7 Triangle, Inc.’s 8th Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach M ore than 175 community members of all abilities attended Triangle, Inc.’s 8th annual Beach: Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants enjoyed the beach and water while using floating wheelchairs, mobility mats and kayaks. Triangle is a Malden-based nonprofit that has been serving people with disabilities and their families since 1971. “In Massachusetts, we love our beach days,” said Triangle CEO Rachel Kaprielian. “It’s important to recognize the challenges that individuals in wheelchairs and [with] mobility issues face. Today’s event highlights the resources available to make our public beaches accessible and welcoming for everyone.” This year’s event was made possible by a grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Program in partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and supported by DCR’s Universal Access Program. Piers Park Sailing Center in East Boston provided adaptive kayaks. “Beach:Accessibility Day continues to set the gold standard for inclusive and accessible programming on our region’s beaches,” said Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay’s Executive Director, Chris Mancini. “It’s the event that has spawned other accessibility from Nahant to Nantasket. North Shore Hispanic Association to Award Scholarships at Festival Sept. 19 N orth Shore Hispanic Association was founded in 2016 with the mission to strengthen the thriving Hispanic community on the North Shore of Boston through cultural awareness, educational activities and community involvement. Ten years later, the organization still has the same drive and is developing into a group which is very much in touch with our society´s current needs. In September, the Annual 2026 We are so proud to keep partnering with and learning from Triangle, Inc. when it comes to breaking barriers to access Boston Harbor for anyone.” (Courtesy photos) Scholarships will be awarded to deserving Hispanic recipients who are pursuing their post-secondary education. Possible applicants could be high school students who are going on to University or a Community ColGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORRY. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goes above and beyond to get things done. We make it easy for you to get more of what you want. Because here, easy means more. EverettBank.com lege. Applicants may also be adult students matriculating in a program at a trade school or continuing education certificate program, or even classes to improve their English! NSHA is convinced that one way to strengthen our community is by helping fund education. NSHA celebrates important cultural, social, and economic contributions of the North Shore’s growing Hispanic community with two main events annually.In the Spring, we host our Gala for “Outstanding Hispanic Americans Making a Difference” and in the Fall, we kick off Hispanic Heritage months by SCHOLARSHIPS | SEE PAGE 13
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Fall 2026 preseason is right around the corner for Malden High Athletics In a first for fall, MIAA institutes new policy: All Fall Sports will now start on same date: August 24 By Steve Freker T here is still a good-sized piece of summer left on the calendar — well over a month, if you want to do some quick calculation. But a lot of districts in the Commonwealth of Mass. — including Malden Public Schools (MPS) — have made a practice of starting full classes in August. Gone for quite some time are the days when the first day after Labor Day was the “Red Letter Day” when “Back to School” was trumpeted out for all. Malden students will be heading back to classes on Wednesday, August 26, along with a handful of other communities. That’s not “new” news. What IS new this year is a vote by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (MIAA) Board of Directors that all sports will begin their preseasons on the very same date. This year it will be Monday, August 24. This is an abrupt change from the many years calendar, which put the official start of football high school preseason about a full week ahead of all other sports. Golf was put in the “early” category as well. No more. Way back in November 2025, the MIAA Board voted unanimously, 21-0, to make that change. That means football and golf will start the same day as all the other fall sports: Soccer (boys and girls), Cross Country (boys and girls), field hockey (girls or coed), Girls Volleyball, on Monday, August 24. Fall Cheerleading begins on Wednesday, August 26. Malden High football kicks off the full preseason slate on August 24 with conditioning workouts and full-fledged practice with helmets and pads starting shortly after that. All of those sessions are at 3:00 p.m. at Macdonald Stadium, 15 Pearl St., home of Golden Tornado football. Head Coach Witche Exilhomme, himself a former Malden High standout, will welcome his preseason prospects for the 5th time, since he took over the reins in 2021. “We are expecting a solid season, a lot of players have been working hard, preparing in the offseason,” Coach Exilhomme said. Top returnees include junior record-setting running back Jayden McGuffie — who is already Malden High School’s all-time career rusher — senior quarterback Josh Dionne and junior 6-5, 335 lb. two-way lineman Noah Granderson. Boys’ and girls’ soccer draw the most candidates yearly and both also start up on Monday, August 24. Head Coach Jeremiah Smith’s boys soccer begins at 3:00 p.m. at Pine Banks Park; Head Coach Rick Caceda’s girls soccer begin their preseason at Ferryway School Park at 3:30 p.m. Girls volleyball begins with tryouts on Monday, August 24 at Malden High School’s Finn Gym with JV tryouts at 3:00 p.m. and Varsity tryouts at 5:00 p.m. Field Hockey starts up Monday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Pine Banks Park (Baseball Field). Cross Country for boys and girls teams is beginning on Monday, August 24 at the Pine Banks Park course. Fall Cheerleading begins at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 in the Malden High practice room. Coed Golf tryouts are on Monday, August 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Richard’s Driving Range in Middleton. *** All players intending to try out and attend preseason activities must be registered and cleared on Finalforms.com. Any questions and for additional information contact the Malden High School Athletic Office at 781-397-6007. “We are anticipating another big turnout for our Fall Sports programs,” said Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey. “Traditionally, it is one of our biggest seasons, player number-wise.” “This year, we especially want to encourage our incoming 9th grade students to consider joining a sports team of their choice. Last season we found a spot for all incoming 9th graders who wanted to play, and we would like to do the same this season,” he added. *** Malden’s AD Conefrey also said Malden Public Schools was excited this season to kick off its first-ever Middle School Tackle Football Team for players entering the 7th and 8th Grades. The addition of the Middle School Football Team is especially timely considering the recent announcement that Malden Pop Warner Football — which previously fielded teams for 7th and 8th graders— was ceasing football operations. “We encourage Malden’s 7th and 8th graders to give Middle School Tackle Football a try. We are offering a year-round conditioning program and in-season academic monitoring and tutoring for players, the same as we offer our Varsity and Junior Varsity players.”
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 9 96th Annual San Rocco Italian Festival honors memory of late society members By Tara Vocino T housands of attendees celebrated at the 96th Annual San Rocco Italian Festival, which raised money for scholarships. As the patron saint statue of San Rocco was carried along Pearl Street, the faithful remembered in memoriam San Rocco society members William “Billy” Settemio, Domenic “Dom” Fermano and Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti. Shown from left to right: San Rocco Society Members Dawnmarie Guiliano, Annie Carroll and Marie Guiiano sold aprons, sweatshirts and shirts. Former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown bought fried dough from Francesca Pellino and Michelle Marshall. San Rocco Society member Anthony Spadafora shared fond memories of William Settemio and Dom Fermano inside the Italian American Club. Governor’s Councillor candidate Diann Baylis with her campaign manager Angus McQuilken collected signatures. Pepino’s Italian Market owner Bernando Natale and Antonio Natale showed off their Italian pride. Ward 3 School Committee member and Mayoral candidate Jennifer Spadafora and Jennifer Colaro San Rocco Society members marching in the procession with the statue of San Rocco, shown from left to right, are: Anthony Spadafora, John Spadafora, James Tucker, Diego Barricelli, Robert DiMarco, Peter Levine and Joseph Pisaturo. The Italian-American Band marched down Pearl Street. Joyce Mover and Mayor Gary Christenson (in back) salute during the National Anthem. Shown from left to right: fans Mary Lou Hodgdon, Lisa Barkhouse, Lori Barkhouse, Tina Murphy and Patti Giangregorio watched WildFire (behind them). Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, donor Jackie Bouley and Pete Caso. Customer Kerry O’Neil bought a meatball sub from Gianna Spadafora.
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller How Families Can Find Lost Money After a Loved One Dies Dear Savvy Senior, After my mom passed away, we discovered a few small accounts and an old insurance policy we didn’t know she still had. It made me wonder how often families uncover forgotten or unclaimed money like this after a parent dies. Is it common, and where should I start looking? --Searching Sarah Dear Sarah, It’s actually quite common. After a parent or spouse dies, families often come across small, forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, or old insurance policies that slipped through the cracks over the years. In many cases, paperwork was misplaced, accounts were opened decades ago, or loved ones simply weren’t aware the assets existed. According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, billions of dollars in unclaimed assets are currently being held by state governments and federal agencies, waiting to be claimed by rightful owners or heirs. Unclaimed property usually comes from financial accounts or benefits that became inactive because the owner moved, changed names or died. In many cases, heirs were never aware the money existed or did not know where to look. These assets can include savings or checking accounts, uncashed dividend checks, utility security deposits, life insurance proceeds, pension benefits, tax refunds, matured savings bonds and unpaid wages. By law, banks, employers, insurance companies and other institutions must turn these assets over to the state if they cannot locate the owner or next of kin after a set period, usually two to five years. Once turned over, the money is held indefinitely, so there is no deadline for families to file a claim. Where to start A good place to begin is MissingMoney.com, a free site endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators and the National Association of State Treasurers. It allows users to search for unclaimed property in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico at once. Hawaii is not included but can be searched through a link on the site. When searching, check every state where your mother lived, worked or did business. Be sure to search under maiden names, married names and common misspellings. Using just a first initial and last name can also uncover accounts that do not appear under a full name search. Each state’s site will indicate whether property is listed and explain how to file a claim. Other places to check State treasuries are only part of the picture. Families should also check several other common sources of forgotten money. Pensions and 401(k)s: To search for lost or forgotten retirement benefits your mom may have left behind with an old employer, use the U.S. Department of Labor’s Retirement Savings Lost & Found Database at lostandfound.dol.gov and the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits at unclaimedretirementbenefits.com. Or to search for unclaimed retirement benefits from private-sector plans that have closed down, use the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation search tool at pbgc. gov/workers-retirees. Savings bonds: It’s very common for people to lose track of U.S. Saving Bonds because they are often given to children as gifts, then forgotten before the bonds reach maturity. To find out if your mom had a Savings Bond or other Treasury security visit your state’s unclaimed property office using unclaimed.org. Search the state of residence at the time of the securities purchase or last known address. Lost life insurance: To track down a lost or forgotten life insurance policy, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, an insurance regulatory support organization, offers a free policy locator service at eapps.naic.org/ life-policy-locator. Other refunds: To search for money left at an FDIC insured bank or credit union that has gone out of business, visit closedbanks.fdic.gov/funds. Federal tax refunds can be checked at irs. gov/refunds or by calling 800829-1954. FHA mortgage refunds can be checked at entp.hud.gov/ dsrs/refunds. And unpaid wages are listed at dol.gov/agencies/ whd/wow. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF A MARRIED COUPLE T he general rule is that the primary residence, if located in Massachusetts, and if a spouse is living in the home, will be considered a non-countable asset for Medicaid eligibility purposes with respect to the spouse that is applying for MassHealth, whether in a long-term care facility or whether dealing with a community MassHealth application, such as the Frail Elder Waiver Program. Furthermore, Massachusetts would not be able to place a lien on the home while the community spouse (one not applying for MassHealth) is living there. Also, there is no limit on the value of the equity in the home so long as the community spouse is still living in the home. If, on the date of admission into a nursing home, the principal residence is held jointly (e.g. husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety), this form of ownership should not continue. If the healthy spouse were to suddenly die prior to the institutionalized spouse, the principal residence would then vest in the institutionalized spouse and be subject to a subsequent MassHealth lien for nursing home benefits paid. This is known as estate recovery. MassHealth can seek reimbursement from the probate estate of the nursing home spouse. When a decedent’s estate needs to be probated, the Division of Medical Assistance must be notified of the probate proceedings by the law firm providing the probate services via certified mail, return receipt requested. The Estate Recovery Unit would then be able to file a claim for reimbursement for MassHealth benefits paid on behalf of the decedent. You can transfer the home from the institutionalized spouse to the healthy spouse any time as there are no disqualifying transfers as between spouses. There is no five-year look-back period applicable when spouses are involved in the transfer. Once in the healthy spouse’s name, and once MassHealth is approved, the healthy spouse can transfer the home to an irrevocable trust if that makes sense in the overall estate/Medicaid plan in order to start the five-year look-back period in the event the community spouse ends up needing skilled nursing home care down the line. The transfer by the community spouse to an irrevocable Trust would not be made until after the institutionalized spouse is approved for MassHealth benefits. The Estate Recovery Unit cannot place a lien on the home as long as the spouse not applying for MassHealth benefits is still living in the home. It is best for the community spouse to transfer the home to an irrevocable Trust as opposed to transferring the home to the children with a reserved life estate. If the home is later sold and the children do not live there, the children would have to pay a capital gains tax based upon the percentage of the gross sales price allocable to the remainder interest. The community spouse will be able to take advantage of filing a joint income tax return with the institutionalized spouse and take advantage of the $500,000 capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of the principal residence. You have to utilize the IRC Section 7520 interest rate applicable for the month of the sale of the home, along with Book Aleph to determine the amount of gross sales proceeds allocable to the life tenant, based upon his or her age. Another reason why to utilize an irrevocable Trust, as opposed to a deed to the children with a reserved life estate in the parent, is if one of the children were to die before the parent, the interest in the real estate would constitute a probate asset. The interest in the real estate would also be exposed to creditors or a spouse in a divorce proceeding. The community spouse would also have to get the permission from the children in order to sell the house. The irrevocable Trust avoids all of these potential problems. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 11 MNBL celebrates 40th Anniversary Season at annual Awards Banquet N early 100 players, parents, coaches, sponsors, league officials and supporters gathered at the Malden Moose Hall to celebrate the conclusion of another successful season as the Malden Neighborhood Basketball League (MNBL) held its annual Awards Banquet, marking the league’s milestone 40th Anniversary Season. The evening recognized the outstanding accomplishments of the league’s players and coaches while celebrating four decades of providing Malden’s youth with opportunities to develop basketball skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and lifelong friendships. One of the highlights of the evening was the recognition of the league’s Four-Year Graduates, honoring players who have completed their eligibility after four memorable seasons in the MNBL. Those recognized were Aidan Clarke, Logan Wright, William Dubois, Rocco Correale, Griffin Leon, Aiden Greene, Jose Juarbe and Skyler Son. The league also honored its 2026 All-Star Team, recognizing the top performers from throughout the season. Named to this ACT | FROM PAGE 4 ment and by banning Massachusetts law enforcement from signing new federal “287(g)” agreements that deputize local police to carry out federal immigration enforcement duties, except in very narrow circumstances • Supporting families facing potential immigration detention by allowing parents to designate a guardian for their children in adyear’s All-Star Team were Kevin Turner, Jacoby Hampton, Jemiah Charles, Devin Milonopoulos, Aiden Greene, Jaylen Jeudy, Logan Wright, Jordan Dinh, Robert Wallace, Yaphet Tesfaye, Manny Perez, Mike Joseph, Jaylen Rivera-Fuentes, Josias Thelmarque, Jose Juarbe, Denny DaCruz and Dante Bell. The Sixers were recognized as the 2026 Regular Season Champions following an outstanding campaign. Team members: Mike Joseph, Jose Juarbe, Matthew Maltese, Spencer Paul, Dante Bell, Landon Bertoncini, Daniel De Oliveira, Denny DaCruz, Kenny Melgar, Anthony Wadland, Charles McCollin and Andrew Noble, under the leadership of coaches Glen Noble and Sean Hickey. The Pistons captured the 2026 League Playoff Championship, earning the title after an impressive postseason run. Championship team members: Josias Thelmarque, Robert Wallace, Joshua Bly, Joseph Hatch, Jeremiah Dupervil, Jemiah Charles, Cleberson Orelien, Johnny Mei, Darren Howe, Jaylen Jeudy, Edgard Estinvil and Lorenzo Aponvance, so children can remain safely cared for if a parent is detained or deported • Protecting victims and witnesses of crime by strengthening protections for immigrants who are victims or witnesses of crimes, including trafficking victims, and expediting visa processes so they can safely assist law enforcement and prosecutors • Protecting workers and families by requiring employers to note. The team was coached by Danny Bitew, Charles Washington, Marcus Bailey and Belen Daniel. Several players were honored with special individual awards for their exceptional accomplishments throughout the season: Nick D’Anna captured the 2026 Three-Point Shootout Championship; Cleberson Orelien claimed the 2026 Hot Shot Championship. Lorenzo Aponte was named the league’s 2026 Rookie of the Year after an outstanding first season. The league recognized two players as 2026 Regular Season Co-Most Valuable Players: Jacoby Hampton and Denny DaCruz, whose leadership and outstanding performances helped define the season. The prestigious James A. Tringali Memorial Sportsmanship Award was presented to Logan Johnson, recognizing his exemplary character, respect for opponents and officials and outstanding display of sportsmanship throughout the season. The Michael Petradelis Memorial Playoff Most Valuable Player Award was presented to Jemiah Charles, who delivered an exceptify their employees of I-9 federal paperwork inspections within 48 hours of receiving notice — legislation that was originally filed by Senator Lewis • Defending residents from civil rights violations by establishing a pathway for a civil cause of action against federal officers who violate a resident’s constitutional rights, putting them under the same accountability standards as state and local police REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Atwood, Eugene Charlestin Jr, Jean Fred Dalembert, Francois K Guerrera, Mary Hamrock, Donna Himci, Elio Khatri, Krishna Ram Mauceri, Scott Thomas Mendes, Maria M Nguyen, Anh Sousa, Maria Oge, Magalie Babtkis, Callie Guerrera, David B Hamrock, William Qosja, Anxhela BUYER2 SELLER1 Klibaner, Richard B Perez, Alba L Giordano, Susan Brown, Richard D 63A Williams Rt Santos, Jessica T Maplewood Properties LLC Herrera, Camila Campos Makrys Dolores A Est Whynot Paone LLC Anzalone, Mark A Rdj T tional postseason performance in leading the Pistons to the league championship. Individual team awards were also presented to recognize each team’s Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and Coach’s Award recipients: Bullets • MVP: Logan Wright and Aidan Clarke. • Most Improved: Tenzin Thamchoe and Jack Sweeney. • Coach’s Award: Nick D’Anna. Celtics • MVP: Kevin Sweeney. • Most Improved: Tyler Young. • Coach’s Award: Wed Pierre-Toussaint. Kings • MVP: Jacoby Hampton. • Most Improved: Fenan Semere and Aiden Greene. • Coach’s Award: Logan Johnson. Lakers • MVP: Jordan Dinh. • Most Improved: Levi Perez. • Coach’s Award: Kyle Nickerson. Pistons • MVP: Jemiah Charles and Cleberson Orelien. • Upholding the rule of law by requiring county and state correctional facilities to notify people in custody, in writing, of their rights, including access to counsel and the right to decline interviews; keep a confidential phone line open for calls with an attorney; publish a number the public can use to confirm whether and where someone is detained; and log every access request and disclosure for at least a year • Most Improved: Jeremiah Dupervil, Joseph Hatch and Edgard Estinvil. • Coach’s Award: Jemiah Charles. Sixers • MVP: Denny DaCruz. • Most Improved: Dante Bell. • Coach’s Award: Danny DeOliveira. League officials thanked the many volunteer coaches, parents, sponsors and supporters whose commitment continues to make the MNBL one of the city’s longest-running youth athletic organizations. Their dedication has helped thousands of young athletes develop both on and off the basketball court over the past four decades. As the league concludes its memorable 40th Anniversary Season, MNBL officials look forward to building on that tradition of excellence and providing future generations of Malden youth with the same positive experiences that have defined the organization since its founding. Congratulations to all of the award recipients, players, coaches, volunteers and families on another outstanding season. Chapter 163 is a product of extensive input from legislators, immigrant rights groups, members of the public and law enforcement officials. It builds on proposals offered by Governor Healey and the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, as the legislature and executive branch recognize the gravity and urgency of these issues and work together to address them effectively. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 Sabino, Jamie A Sass, Walter ADDRESS 80 Main St #22 25-27 Walnut St 71 Williams St Brown, Kimberly A 145 Oliver St Goodrich, Adam P 63 Williams St 101 Waite St #B-5 548 Salem St Makrys, George N 197 Bainbridge St 112 Hadley St Lin, David Anzalone, Evelyn M 50-52 Bainbridge St Jaisinghani, Dilip G 39 Broadway #104 CITY Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 07.23.26 07.24.26 07.21.26 07.22.26 07.21.26 07.21.26 07.24.26 07.24.26 07.24.26 07.21.26 07.23.26 PRICE 335000 798000 707000 775000 915000 380000 675000 750000 700000 1050000 425000
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 13 OBITUARIES Carole Ann (Lombardi) Spaulding A long - time resident of Malden, passed away on August 1. Born and raised in Everett, she was the daughter of Norman and Marie (Locke) Lombardi. Carole was the beloved wife of the late William Spaulding. The two shared sixty-four years together until his passing in 2017. She was also a devoted mother, aunt, and friend to many. Carole enjoyed working with children, crafting, gardening, and thrifting. She also gave back to her community as a Teacher’s Aid at the Holmes and Salemwood schools, a Scout Leader, and was a member of the Snowinds Snowmobile Club and the Rainbo Fish & Game Club. Carole is survived by her children: Donna Spaulding of Melrose; Debbie Thomas of Gilmanton, NH; William Spaulding of Wakefield; and Lori Spaulding Lopez of Clearwater, FL. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kara, Emalee, Leah, Dee, Juliana, Joshua, Alex, and Liam; her great-grandchildren, Nora, Myles, and Malcolm; her brother, Johnny Lombardi of Ipswich; and many other family members and friends who will miss FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT her dearly. Carole was predeceased by her husband, William Spaulding, and her brother, Norman Lombardi. Visitation for Carole will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral from the Funeral Home, on Friday at 9 AM followed by a Catholic Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett, MA. In lieu of flowers, feel free to make a donation in Carole’s name to Granite VNA and Hospice Care, https://www.granitevna.org/ donate or organization of your choosing. Karla Matewsky Antonucci Of Everett and Winchendon. Passed away unexpectedly on August 7th, 2026, from failing health, at 36 years old. Born in Malden, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony Matewsky, Jr. She leaves behind her beloved grandmother, Marion Matewsky Antonucci of Everett, and her aunts and uncles, Wanda Huizenga of California, Robert and Kathy Matewsky of North Carolina, longtime former CounAPARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 WE REMOVE EVERYTHING! * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. cilor Wayne Matewsky of Everett, Debra Conrad of Royalston, many cousins, friends, and her fiancé, Joseph Richardson. Karla was a dedicated home healthcare aide. She loved all animals, especially her pets Oppie, Turnip, GiGi, and Napolean. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Monday, September 21st, from 4pm to 6 pm, followed by a memorial service in the funeral home at 6 pm. SCHOLARSHIPS | FROM PAGE 7 bringing the community together with the Malden Hispanic Festival in Malden. The Hispanic Festival will be held this year on September 19th at City Hall Plaza, and the Scholarships will be presented at this wonderful event. Join NSHA to help promote community inclusion and multicultural understanding. NSHA is always looking for new members who are able to volunteer in the organization of our events and to bring forth ideas to enrich the lives of our diverse communities. BUDGET SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL * Interior-Exterior Demolition Bathroom/Kitchen/Decks, Etc. * All Types of Debris Removed * Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $239. ~ Licensed & Insured ~ Call (978) 494-3443 Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Walkways, Driveways & Patios Installed Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Installed Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Carpentry & Waterproofing 617-955-5164 toughbuildmasonryandconstuction.com toughbuildjohn@gmail.com Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net
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