THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 4, 2020 Page 3 Donato reelected to 11th term as state rep in 35th Middlesex for Malden and Medford Holds off one of the few challenges he has faced in many years By Steve Freker I t was a convincing victory for longtime State Representative Paul Donato in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, despite the strongest challenge he has faced, now going on two decades at the State House. Rep. Donato will begin his 11th term from the 35th Middlesex District when he is sworn in this January, taking a 1,072-vote win (53-43 percent) for the seat, which includes most of Medford and four precincts in Malden. He held off a challenge from political newcomer Nichole Mossalam. Mossalam, a Malden resident, has strong Paul Donato State Representative ties to both communities in the 35th Middlesex. She is a Democratic State Committee member and Founding Director of the Medford Islamic Cultural Center. She also previously headed up the Malden Islamic Center and now serves as chairperson of the Malden Disability Commission. Rep. Donato will embark on his 11th term as state representative. First elected in 2001, Donato previously was a four-term Medford City Councillor, former Medford Mayor under the Plan E form government and also a two-term School Committee Member in the early 1970s. His public service career is now into part of its sixth decade and will surpass 40 years in 2021. Mossalam was the fi rst opDONATO | SEE PAGE 7 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2012 KIA SOUL One Owner, Most Power Options, 101K Miles, Warranty, Runs & Looks Great! FUN IN THE SUN 2013 CADILLAC CTS Black/Black, All Wheel Drive, Every Loaded with Conceivable Option, Excellent Condition, Warranty, 130K Miles. RIDE IN STYLE! $6,500 $8,995 Easy Financing Available! 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eclipsing the 1500 Mark MVRCS is pleased to recognize and shine a spotlight on the eight members of the Class of 2020 who gained entry into the prestigious 1500 Society. Entrance into the society is reserved for students who equal or eclipse the 1500 mark on their SAT’s. For reference, less than 1% of high school students nationwide equal or attain an SAT score of 1500. Since 2009, MVRCS has warmly welcomed some 25 young men and women into the exclusive society, with plaques adorning the High School walls paying tribute. Proudly delivering a world-class education characterized by a well mannered, disciplined and academic climate since 1998. Central to MVRCS’ academic environment is the incorporation of selected core values and the fundemental ideas of our American Culture. MVRCS.COM
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