THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 3 ~ Political Announcement ~ School Board member Joe Gray will not seek reelection M y name is Joseph Gray, Ward 6 School Committee Member for Malden Massachusetts. My youngest child will graduate Malden High in the summer of 2025. Thus, as of December 31, 2025, when my current term ends, I will not be returning to this offi ce. Once my 3rd consecutive term in offi ce ends in December 2025, I will be moving on towards new challenges and rewards. I have always made it clear in voice and in text, that I am like a helicopter parent. I am there for my children and doing my best. My fi nal justifi cation for entering and staying in elected offi ce for the school department walks Joseph Gray Ward 6 School Committee Member out the door, when my youngest child walks out with his diploma in 2025. I am still holding public monthly office hours, which are regularly announced on social media. I will continue to do the work to the best of my abilities, while still in offi ce. I will leave at the end of 2025 with a light heart, knowing that the kind citizens of Malden and Ward 6 will choose a talented and worthy successor to fi ll the open school committee seat and carry on the good work of looking out for Malden’s schoolchildren. Sincerely, Joseph Gray Ward 6 School Committee Member Congratulations, Joe Gallagher! L ongtime Everett businessman Joe Gallagher recently celebrated his 90th birthday at Malden’s East Side Athletic Association with many friends. Joe owned and operated the popular Chalet Club in Glendale Square for over 40 years and is known for his generosity to youth sports and charitable endeavors. Best always, Joe Gallagher!CUTLINE: CELEBRATION | FROM PAGE 1 planners are fi nalizing arrangements for more activities in September, October and November to round out the celebration of Malden’s Strong Past… Proud Future. Upcoming activities include historic tours of Malden’s Squares, a scavenger hunt and an author’s series, to name but a few. To stay up to date on the schedule, please visit the 375th Anniversary page on the city’s website at https://www.cityofmalden.org/1041/Maldens-375th-Anniversary-Page Sponsors of the yearlong festivities – which have already included a Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting, an essay contest and the anniversary of Malden’s incorporation as a Town on May 2 – include the Malden Cultural Council, Kappy’s, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, Veterans Heritage Grant from the State Historic Records Advisory Board with the approval from the Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees, City of Malden, Malden Historical Society, Trustees of the Malden Public Library, Urban Media Arts, Malden Reads and Stop & Shop. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Children’s classes—ages 4 and up Beginner Classes from September to June Competitive training with some of the top teachers of the world. Champions Dance Sport Club … where sport and art come together ... 165 Chelsea Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 781-219-7273 Web site: championsdancesportclub.com E-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.com REPRESENTATIVE DONATO DEMOCRAT MALDEN MEDFORD MEET | FROM PAGE 2 Presenting Joe a proclamation on behalf of the Everett City Council: Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky, Joe and Micheal and Dennis DiBiase. (Courtesy photo) Tuesday, September 3 as educators and staff have a Professional Development Day. All students and staff return to classes on Wednesday, September 4 for a full day. On Wednesday night, parents, caregivers and students used a 35-minute question-answer period well, as MHS Principal Mastrangelo fi elded every one, ranging from coursework choices, to student dismissal policies to eligibility requirements for participation in sports teams and school clubs and organizations. "This was the first time we have held this event and we will defi nitely do it again next year, especially considering the great turnout," Mastrangelo said. "The parents and caregivers came up with some great questions and it was wonderful to be able to see so many new faces who are as excited as me and my staff about the start of the new school year." "It was very informative and well worth attending tonight," said Felice D'Anna, whose son Nicholas is an incoming Malden High School ninth-grader. "The communication has been excellent all summer from the school and the principal told us that will continue, all great to hear." Mastrangelo told those in attendance that more detailed back to school and other information on the Malden Public Schools and Malden High School is available on the district website: www.maldenps.org "We appreciate all the positive support we have received from Mayor Christenson, the Malden School Committee and Superintendent Sippel this summer and we know that will continue," Mastrangelo said. "All of us at Malden High School are all looking forward to an exciting school year and this event will help us get off to a great start," Mastrangelo said. A PROVEN CHAMPION WITH FORWARD THINKING VALUES AND AN UNPARALLELED RECORD OF DEDICATION AND EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR YOU! Sponsor: “Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill” Transitions the Commonwealth to Clean Electricity, Heating and Transportation Sponsor: “LGBTQ Health Access Bill” Protects Health and Religious Freedom by Banning Cell Phone Location Sponsor: “Senior Citizen Housing Assistance Bill” Provides a Senior Citizen Residential Tax Exemption Sponsor: “Affordable Early Education Bill” Mandates Affordable and Accessible Early Childhood Education Sponsor: “Banning Child Marriage Bill” Outlaws Child Marriage in Massachusetts Sponsor: “Women’s Health Care Assistance” Promotes Access to Midwife Options for Pregnant Women (Paid Pol. Adv.)
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