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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 16, 2024 Page 5 MHS Alumnus receives help to restore Malden City Seal from grateful masons Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel Shown from left to right, are Victor Mejias, Jr., Antonio Telule and Nelson Martinez, who volunteered to restore the city seal, on Monday outside of Malden High School. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino T he Malden High School Class of 1988 President is giving back 36 years later by helping to restore their class gift – a city seal – outside of his high school alma mater. Tragically, three graduates of the Class of ’88, John Rooney, John Ciavarro and Cliff Sauvageau, had died in 1988, so the class wanted to do something to honor their memory by placing their names at the top of the structure. Over the years, the concrete city seal that stands at the corner of Ferry and Salem Streets, had fallen in disrepair due to weather conditions. MHS Senior Class of ‘88 President Victor Mejias, Jr., who is a mason at Victory Property Management, took the task on his own shoulders and sought help to restore the six-and-a-half-ton, 16-ft. city seal. On Monday, he went to his former employer, Nelson Masonry & Construction IMMIGRANTS | SEE PAGE 18 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 Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After

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