THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 29, 2025 Page 5 Malden couple celebrate a Diamond Anniversary! Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson paid a visit to George and Dawn Plati to congratulate them on their 70th Wedding Anniversary at a recent family celebration. Longtime Malden residents, George and Dawn raised their family in Malden and are extremely proud of their three children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. They truly enjoyed the many years they spent volunteering in the community for the Malden High School Band Parents Association, St. Rocco’s Feast and St. Peter’s Food Pantry, and they now relish spending time with family and friends. Mayor Christenson surprised them with a Citation on behalf of the City of Malden in recognition of their milestone anniversary. George and Carol’s secret for such a long and happy marriage is “communication.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 50 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY George Plati, Mayor Gary Christenson and Dawn Plati (Courtesy photo) COMMENTARY | FROM PAGE 1 Time to Fix It. Even before the strike, enforcement was lacking. That must change. I, along with several council colleagues, am working on legislation to empower multiple city departments to issue citations for trash violations. Malden is a growing city—and it deserves a system that holds everyone accountable. The City has gone to great lengths to communicate clearly and frequently and offers many tools for residents of all languages to stay informed.Residents need to use these tools.Education and empathy must come first—but we must also be willCall or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 ing to act when necessary. Responsible disposal isn’t optional. It’s part of living in a shared community. For these reasons, I request an emergency meeting this week to discuss all our options. I want to express my gratitude to President Linehan for acting swiftly to arrange a meeting. As we navigate the complexities of this ongoing strike, I remain hopeful. The kindness I see in our neighborhoods—people helping people, neighbors supporting neighbors—reminds me why I believe in Malden’s future but with every passing day, the limitations of the patience we’ve seen gets tested. A Strong Past. A Proud future. Let's keep building it—together. TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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