Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 15, 2025 Ken Mazonson, longtime MNBL and Little League Coach, celebrates 70th Birthday Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, residents and many young athletes recently wished longtime Malden resident Ken Mazonson a Happy 70th Birthday at Mazonson Court at Green Street Park. Mayor Christenson presented Ken a Citation in celebration of his milestone birthday and all wished him all the best for many more years! Ken, an attorney, is perhaps Gerry 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 A UMass Amherst announces spring 2025 grads pproximately 5,000 students received bachelor’s degrees in over 100 majors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 16 at the McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Malden students who received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst: Sohaila Ammar, Mehiret Mersha Aynalem, Elina Chen, Hoang Tam Nhu Dang, Solomon Lev Doeleman, Katia Enriquez O’Meara, Maxwell John Forestier, Harriet Shane Hechanova Gerochi, Ahnaf Shahriar Hoque, Damien Kai Huynh, Tatiyanna Luc, Hanson J. Mei, Zih Nche, Dionne Huyen Nguyen, Julia Diniz Oliveira, Amine Rih, William Ellis Stomberg, Jared Gunnar Swanson, Wendy Mei Wah Tan, Jasmine My Tran, Jeremy Truong, Henry Tsang, Cynthia Wanjiru Wangeera, Xintong Wu, Zhaochen Yao and George J. Zhang. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma better known for all the work he has done for Malden Little League teams and the Malden Neighborhood Basketball League (MNBL) as well as his service on the Board of Malden Youth Baseball. For 54 years, Ken has coached the Malden Little League Dolphins and has been on the sidelines either calling plays from the bench during youth basketball season or offering batting tips at the baseball diamond. He’s well-known for treating teams to pizza, ice cream and an annual Woo-Sox game in September. A fixture in the community’s youth sports scene, Ken has worn many hats: coach, mentor, volunteer and board member. He has been instrumental in shaping hundreds of young athletes; many of them still credit him for the values and confidence they carry today. At the age of 70 Ken shows no signs of slowing down. Whether he’s pitching batting practice, designing drills or sitting in a board meeting discussing the next season’s schedule, his commitment remains the same: to uplift and empower the next generation through sports. In an era where youth coaches come and go, Ken’s enduring presence is a testament to what’s possible when someone gives their heart to their community. Mayor Gary Christenson, Ken Mazonson and Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe
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