Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE 15 rebates depend on the carrier and the premium paid by individual and small group purchasers. MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would establish September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day would acknowledge that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and works to foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. “We brought forward this veteran suicide remembrance and awareness bill in direct response to the tragedies that have left holes in the fabric of our communities and in order to build awareness to prevent future tragedy,” said bill sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “[The bill] is an important step in offering support to both our active service members and veterans.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – TALES FROM SPIN CITY – Two of former Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration officials, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, both vying for the Republican party’s nod to run against incumbent Democrat Gov. Maura Healey in 2026, participated in a debate on Friday, August 22nd. Shortsleeve served as Chief Administrator head of the MBTA while Kennealy was Baker’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. Who won the debate? It depends on who you ask. The answer from Republican Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign: “Marine Corps Veteran, successful business leader and proven government reformer Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for governor, delivered a commanding performance during the one-hour live debate.” CITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, the 18th day of September 2025 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the eight (8) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address identified below: Address Street 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 53 ALDEN STREET 54 ALDEN STREET 58 ALDEN STREET 15 ESTEY STREET DBH (IN) 9 9 14 14 33 29 19 16 Common Name CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR NORWAY MAPLE NORWAY MAPLE HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST CRIMSON KING MAPLE CRIMSON KING MAPLE OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. “We don’t need a Healey lite,” said Shortsleeve, referring to his GOP opponent Mike Kennealy. “We need a Marine who will put the people of Massachusetts first. The people of Massachusetts are tired of empty promises and rising costs. I’m running to bring real-world leadership to Beacon Hill, cut waste and restore common sense to state government. We can’t afford another four years of top-down mandates, endless benefits for illegal immigrants, rising utility costs and economic mismanagement.” The answer from Republican Mike Kennealy’s campaign: “Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy emerged as the clear winner in the first primary debate of the election cycle.” “We already knew that Mike Kennealy is the only candidate capable of taking on and defeating Maura Healey,” said Ben Hincher, Kennealy’s campaign manager, “Tonight, anyone tuning into this race for the first time saw the truth: Mike Kennealy is running against Maura Healey, while his opponent is running against Mike Kennealy. Mike laid out a clear, common-sense agenda: ending Massachusetts’ sanctuary state policies, cutting the green gimmicks that have driven up our electric bills and restoring affordability for families across the commonwealth. He showed voters that he will bring pragmatic, principled and commonsense leadership back to Beacon Hill.” The answer from Democrat Gov. Maura Healey’s campaign: “Two Trump-supporting Republican candidates for governor held a ‘debate’ on an August Friday afternoon.” “You know that the MassGOP is embarrassed by their own candidates when they schedule their first debate for 5 p.m. on a summer Friday,” said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan. “It’s just the latest sign that Kennealy’s and Shortsleeve’s candidacies are failing, along with their fundraising numbers. The only thing that was more blurry than the debate’s livestream was the candidates’ plans to stand up to Donald Trump. Not once did they mention his devastating cuts to lifesaving research funding, his plans to kick hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents off their health care or his tariffs that are raising costs for everyone.” Kerrigan continued, “The Republican candidates for governor yet again showed that they’re afraid to stand up to Donald Trump and won’t stand for the people of Massachusetts. One thing is for sure after tonight: Gov. Maura Healey is the only candidate who will make life easier for people, lower the cost of housing, health care and energy and stand up to Donald Trump when he hurts our state.” HOW LONG WAS LAST SING | FROM PAGE 12 Christopher Rosa Tree Warden – City of Malden September 05, 12, 2025 Goes to Broadway” and will perform hit songs from popular past and present Broadway musicals. Come join the fun in singing in one or all three of these concerts! All singers are welcome. For more information about joining Polymnia, visit https:// polymnia.org/how-to-join/ or call Polymnia Board of Directors President Steve Francis at 617633-5006. Accessibility Information: An WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of August 2529, the House met for a total of 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 22 minutes. Mon. August 25 House11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues.August 26 No House session No Senate session Wed. August 27 No House session No Senate session Thurs. August 28 House11:00 a.m. to 11:17a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20a.m. Fri. August 29 No House session No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. ADA-compliant ramp is located on the West Highland Avenue entrance of Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, between Ashland Street and Chipman Avenue. Any accessibility questions, requests or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@ polymnia.org. Mark your calendars! Polymnia will be performing “Patterns in the Snow” at 7:30 p.m. on December 6, 2025, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Herbert St. in Melrose).
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