Maldden alld a Vol. 30, No. 37 den AADD -FREECelebrating 30 Years as Malden's Local Newspaper! CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Big win for incumbent Ward 8 Councillor Sica in Preliminary Election Challenger Kupel fi nishes second and will also advance to November General Election 617-387-2200 Advocate Staff Report M ayor Gary Christenson announced this week SICA SUPPORTERS: Incumbent Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy, second from left, showed her support along with other backers of incumbent Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica at the Preliminary Election on Tuesday. (Courtesy Photo) By Steve Freker adeane Sica’s bid for a fi fth term as Ward 8 Councillor got a sizable boost on Tuesday when she cruised to a big win J in the fi rst Preliminary Election for that post in decades. Councillor Sica topped the ticket with a nearly 2-to-1 vote margin, staving off challengers and collecting 253 votes from Linden neighborhood residents. Sica, who was fi rst elected in 2013, captured 54.1 of the vote in Ward 8, winning both precincts ELECTION| SEE PAGE 11 Mayor commits $1M in funds towards Trafton Park improvements Advocate Staff Report A t last weekend’s annual Jacob Street Block Party, Mayor Gary Christenson announced he had committed an additional $1 million towards improving Trafton Park. “I see fi rst-hand how well received the investments in the playground and walking path at Trafton have been received by the community,” said MayPARK | SEE PAGE 4 W that his offi ce has reached an agreement with Alpha Business Center in principle to preserve one of Malden’s most historically signifi cant buildings that is located at 15 Ferry St. The building – which was constructed in 1906 to serve as the Malden Industrial Aid Association by Mary E Friday, September 17, 2021 Mayor, Alpha Business Center reach agreement to preserve Converse building Ida Converse, a prominent local philanthropist and daughter of Malden’s fi rst Mayor, Elisa Converse – will be donated to the city by the developer and relocated to the lawn area next to Malden High School (MHS) at the corner of Salem and Holden Streets. Built in the colonial revival style, the building is wood framed and clad with buff colAGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 10 ~ Political Endorsement ~ Spadafora earns coveted police endorsement ith elections less than two months away, candidates for local offi ce are hard at work trying to engage voters and earn endorsements from local organizations that help highlight the focus of their campaign. None are more highly coveted or impactful as those of the local unions that operate within the city. This week, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora announced that he had earned the endorsement of the MalSPADAFORA | SEE PAGE 10 Craig Spadafora Councillor-at-Large Mayor Gary Christenson (center), Ward 6 School Committee Member Joseph Gray (left of center) and Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow (on the right) celebrated with Jacob Street neighbors the Mayor’s announcement of an additional $1 million in funds for Trafton Park improvements.
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Mystic Valley Regional Charter School A History of Partnering with the City of Malden Emerson School u In 2012, The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) on behalf of the City of Malden released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking redevelopment offers for the Emerson School Property. MVRCS was the high bidder by $400,000 over the next highest response. u Then Ward Two Councilor Steven Ultrino held a ward meeting at the Emerson School and asked the neighborhood if they wished the school to be sold to MVRCS or sold for apartments or condos. The neighborhood overwhelmingly responded that they would prefer the school. u The Malden City Council voted 10 – 0 to authorize the sale of the Emerson and allow the mayor to enter into an agreement. u In May of 2013, the City of Malden and MVRCS executed a land disposition agreement for 238 Highland Ave. (former Emerson School property) for $1,300,000. The agreement also provides a Right of First Refusal for the City of Malden to purchase the property at fair market value if MVRCS elects to transfer, convey, sell, and/or assign any portion of or all of the premises. u In the year of the sale, the City of Malden used the funds to help close a school budget gap. In addition to the purchase price: u MVRCS committed to providing payments of ten thousand ($10,000) per year for 10 years to be placed into the City of Malden’s Ward improvement fund to be dedicated to and earmarked for improvements in those areas of Malden where MVRCS was located at that time. u The school also agreed to keep and provide upkeep and annual beautification of the World War II Memorial located on the property. MVRCS has proudly followed through on this commitment. u In the summer of 2013, MVRCS made approximately $1,500,000 in necessary renovation and building improvements so it could operate as a high school building. MVRCS has preserved the integrity of the original building design. u Residents in the neighborhood have had access to parking at night. We look forward to a time when we can continue to collaborate with the City of Malden in a mutually-beneficial manner
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 3 Smileland Grand Opening Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Smileland staff and family with Mayor Gary Christenson and Dr. Amir Yavari (right of Mayor) M ayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon-cutting celebration for Smileland Pediatric Dentistry. Located at 209 Centre Street, Smileland provides a comfortable and relaxing dental experience for children from infancy through their adolescent years. The practice focuses on preventive care to give children a healthy, natural and beautiful smile. Educating both parents and children about good oral hygiene is among their top priorities. The Grand Opening featured individually wrapped treats, beverages, raffl es and a variety of assorted mini grow pots for guests. “I am so pleased and honored for Smileland to be a part of the City of Malden and its community,” said Dr. Amir Yavari. “My team and I eagerly look forward to growing with our new friends and neighbors and are very grateful for the opportunity.” Malden Library to host art lecture on Sept. 22 The Malden Public Library will be presenting a lecture by New England printmaker Liz Shepherd on Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. The lecture is part of the Library’s current exhibition, “The Fine Art of Prints and Printmaking,” which is now on display in the Giso-Nuttall Gallery. Shepherd has been exploring the possibilities of contemporary printmaking for the past 15 years, moving beyond two-dimensional traditional etchings, woodcuts and monoprints to sculptural forms. She has produced large-scale installations; for example, filling a 60-foot gallery with silkscreen prints on fabric, hanging cast papier-mâché chairs made from silkscreened handmade Japanese paper, and hand printed corrugated cardboard furniture. Shepherd will show examples of this work and explain how it is made. To register send an email request to info@maldenpubliclibrary.org. You can also register by accessing the Zoom link to the meetings on the Malden Public Library’s online calendar Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 HONDA PILOT EXL 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA Loaded, One Owner, Sunroof, Back-up Camera, Warranty, Only 101K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $14,500 Financing Available! 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Loaded, Leather Interior, Just Serviced, Warranty, Runs Beautiful, Only 160K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy For Your Vehicle! $5,995 We Pay Cash
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Malden’s 3rd Annual Public Safety Day Gerry Special to The Advocate D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 n commemoration of Fire Prevention Week, the Malden Fire and Police Departments will hold their Third Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School on Sunday, October 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fire Prevention Week is a time when all are encouraged to recognize the dangers that can occur in the places where we feel the safest. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” The theme works to educate everyone about the different sounds that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make and knowing that when an alarm sounds you must take action. Families and residents are inI www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM vited to the free event for fun and interactive ways to learn more about safety. There will be “touch a truck” events where children can learn about and climb on fire engines and ladders, police cars, an ambulance and DPW trucks. There will be arts & crafts, a K-9 demonstration by the State Police and free pizza, hotdogs and goody bags. Additionally, the Malden Board of Health will be conducting a Moderna vaccination clinic outside, and people can register at the time of the vaccination. The event is being sponsored by Cataldo Ambulance Service, the Malden Housing Authority, the Malden Board of Health, PARK | FROM PAGE 1 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! or Christenson. “That response and Councillor Winslow’s perseverance has convinced me to dedicate $1 million to the next phase of park improvements, up from the initial $700,000 I committed. I look forward to working with residents, Counthe Malden Redevelopment Authority, the Malden DPW, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Piantedosi Baking Co., Stop & Shop, City Councillors-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Steve Winslow, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Boston MedFlight, the Junior Aid Association of Malden and Malden Firefighters Local 902. Fire Prevention Week is observed every October in rememcillors Camell and Winslow to start to implement further phases of the Trafton Master Plan including improvements at the dog park.” Councillor-at-Large Winslow, who hosted the Block Party, thanked Mayor Christenson and noted that the Mayor had a great track record of followbrance of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871, and killed more than 250 people, along with destroying more than 17,400 structures across 2,000 acres. In 1911, 40 years after the fire, the Fire Marshals Association determined that the anniversary of this fire should be observed annually to generate awareness about fire prevention. ing through on his commitments. “When the Mayor in his first year committed to build the Northern Strand Trail, a stone path was built within a year,” said Councillor Winslow. “When residents called on the path to be paved, the paving happened quickly after that.” Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 5 Health Care For All demands transparency over health insurance premium increases Individuals, families and small businesses will see an average of almost seven percent premium increases in 2022 B OSTON – Health Care For All is doubling down on calls for more transparency in the Massachusetts health insurance premium rate review process in response to an announcement today from the Health Connector that individuals, families and small businesses who purchase private health insurance will experience almost a seven percent premium increase on average in 2022. These increases will vary based on the type of health plan they have. “At a time when Massachusetts residents continue to struggle financially from the pandemic, it is unacceptable that insurers are dramatically hiking premiums with little transparency around the process,” said Amy Rosenthal, Executive Director of Health Care For All. “This is not a onetime problem. Last year’s rates for these groups were almost eight percent higher than the year before. Massachusetts consumers must know why their rates are increasing in this moment of crisis, and that’s why Health Care For All is continuing to advocate for swift passage of An Act to Ensure More Affordable Care (The MAC Act).” The MAC Act (H.1247/S.782) calls for a number of reforms to address consumer health care costs in Massachusetts, including reforming the state’s rate review process to give the Division of Insurance additional leverage and tools when reviewing and approving proposed premium increases for individuals and small businesses. This would mean enhancing the Division’s ability to modify and disapprove proposed rates that are unjustified; increasing transparency so that policymakers and the public can betPREMIUM | SEE PAGE 13 SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Thank You... once again for your support and signatures of confidence placing me on the ballot as I continue to make Malden a better place to live, work, and play. Vote Tuesday, November 2nd Re-Elect Craig Spadafora Councillor-At-Large 100 years of cigar experience Our store is still open to serve you! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Cigar Accessories * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products Buy Cigars by the Box & Save! New, premium cigars arriving weekly! Deep discounts on all major brands. Great selection and reasonable prices. ~ SMOKER’S DELIGHT ~ Cigar Accessories ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only 15 Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba, 4 Year Old Tobacco Individually Wrapped ONLY $43.95 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 GREAT SELECTION! GREAT PRICES! STORE HOURS: Mon. - Wed.: 8 AM - 7 PM / Thurs., Fri. - Sat.: 8 AM - 8 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8 AM-6 PM (Pol. Adv.)
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Birthday Greetings to Alice By Peter F. Levine A lice Spadafora turned 95 years young on Thursday, September 2. Alice, still sharp as a tack, continues to make sure her boys (Albert, Billy and little Tony) behave themselves like the gentlemen she and “Papa Tony” raised them to be. We missed her a great deal as we walked the Procession this past Saint Rocco Feast weekend. Her presence on her front stoop on Emerald Street is always a highlight for us. Next year on Pearl Street, Alice! I hope you had a fabulous birthday! Weren’t the Malden Square Summer Festivals a stone-cold blast?! Something for everybody. Let’s all stand and give a big round of applause to the man who made it all happen, the man who made it look easy: City of Malden Strategy and Business Development Guru Kevin “Son of Brendan” Duff y! Working endless hours each week to pull this wonderful event off – I am hoping he has an island vacation planned as the cold weather rolls in. Thank you also to Mayor Christenson and his hard-working staff for the beginning of an awesome new tradition. It was worth all the hard work it took to bring the Grease Pole event back to the Saint Rocco Feast this year. Nick Gizzi redefi ned the term “working remotely” as he rallied the troops from his home all the way in Iowa. Amazing effort by the young adult with the stylish man bun – the smile on spectators faces, priceless, old and new Malden enjoying every exciting moment of it. Extra, extra special thank you to the owner of the property who gave us permission to use his yard, thank him by patronizing New York Pizza - Help Wanted - Traffic Supervisors (Crossing Guards) – Multiple Positions City of Malden Malden Police Department, Traffic Commission The City of Malden seeks Part Time Traffic Supervisors (Crossing Guards) – Multiple Positions. Provide safe crossing at crosswalks, as assigned, for pedestrians and students walking to and from school. Must be able to stand in one area for 1-hour intervals to monitor and ensure traffic flow in all directions while providing safe crossing at busy intersections throughout the City of Malden. To see full job description and complete an application please visit: cityofmalden.org/jobs Birthday girl Alice Spadafora is pictured with one of her greatgrandchildren, Carmella Spadafora. (Courtesy Photo) in Malden Square and ordering lots of food. He owns the place. Kudos and thank you to “Son of Edgeworth” Andy Rigano, who inspired climbers and spectators alike, dedicating the afternoon to his late brother Chris; special thanks to Tony Della Gatta also. Tony worked as fi eld general that afternoon. Think Dick Williams meets Bill Belichick. He did not climb. (Keep this just amongst us, but I heard his wife threatened to lock the door on him permanently if he came home with the scent of grease on his clothes.) Tony and his family have been in Edgeworth since the Mayfl ower hit Plymouth Rock. He and his brother Vinny (Jimmy) have climbed the Grease Pole more times combined and have been topman sausage grabbers more times combined than can be recounted. The original Saint Rocco statue is displayed in the bay window of Vinny’s home on Pearl every Saint Rock weekend. Important information here; this tradition reaches deep down inside just about every person who grew up in Edgeworth, inside every single person who has made the Saint Rocco Feast part of their MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 7 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 7 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 life. For many, it reminds us of loved ones no longer with us. Saint Rocco’s past hangs in the air. Take for instance the spirit of the late Kevin Crowe. “K.C.” lost his life in Vietnam. He loved the Feast. We in Edgeworth will never forget that. For me, I recall standing shoulder to shoulder during the grease pole and at the Feast with childhood friends, now deceased, like Jimmy Damiano, Riche Callahan, Joey Moreno and Steve Bouley during many weekends of the past. It’s that connection to the past – those memories of family and friends no longer with us – that brings us back to that one city block Feast on Pearl every second weekend in August. Fret not, folks. From the bits of information I have been able to glean by keeping my ears wide open, I am predicting out loud that when all the construction is done on Exchange Street, it is going to look “marvelous”! Speaking of Exchange Street, don’t you just love the warm, inviting outdoor dining area Exchange Street Bistro has created!? Next visit I sit outdoors and try one of those famous Tommy Doucette Cosmos! “Barfriender” to all, Tommy D! An insightful commentary expressed by Tom Trahant via Facebook: “My mother and grandmother worked at Converse Rubber on Pearl Street for more than 25 years. Gone now with so many other manufacturers; Cuticura, Lewis Candy, Vogue Doll, Domino and Revere Sugar, National Radio in Melrose, GE and Lidia Pinkham in Lynn and so, so many others. Lives were built and families and communities sustained for generations with this manufacturing base. Now all gone to offshore cheap labor. Sad and dangerous moves by the money controllers. Times that will never come again.” Rest in peace, Mary Ferro, 104. Breaking Jim McBride news: Malden boy Jim McBride makes good! Jim works for The Boston Globe as the Pats’ beat reporter. Jim has deep roots in Malden. Jim is a proud Golden Tornado. Jim broke the blockbuster news on Tuesday, August 31 that the Patriot’s had released Cam Newton. True story. Congratulations, Jim! Have you had breakfast at Cornucopia in Malden Square lately?! Best in the city! More bacon than I need in a lifetime! Neal’s special spices turning his home fries into a delight to the palate! The wheat bread toast must have been baked that morning! Forgetaboutit! Get in there soon! Support small businesses in Malden and an owner who gives a darn about Malden. Young Neal Sullivan walks the walk! True story! August 2021 City of Malden Employee of the Month goes to one of the hardest working men in showbiz, straight out of Charlestown, the man we call “Officer Tom,” Tom Lynch of the Parking Department. Through rain, sleet, snow, tropical temperatures or in the still of the night, Tom makes his rounds like the true professional that he is – always with a smile, always with a kind word, always with the best interest of Maldonians in his heart and soul. Bless you, Tom. This one’s for you, dude. Gary Cherone, former Van Halen lead singer and founding member of the hard rock band Extreme, recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Gary was born in 1961 and currently calls Peabody home, but his Malden street cred is deep-rooted and rock solid. Gary turned 60 years of age on July 26 and still has the same handsome, boyish face he had when his signature song, “More Than Words,” barnstormed around the world on its way to top spot on the U.S Billboard charts back in 1991. HUGE YARD SALE Plenty to Choose From! 111 Holyoke Street Malden, MA Sunday, September 19, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The kid from Amerige Park has come a long way in his short life. From dreams of rock stardom as a teenager in his bedroom on Highland Avenue to traveling around the world as an actual rock star, Gary’s success story is a real-life Malden success story. We all hope you had a great day, Gary, and many more, my friend. Congratulations again to Witche-Valence Exilhomme on being named head coach of the Malden High School Golden Tornado football squad. Witche will do a fine job is the prevailing opinion from those who know Malden High football – a uniter who will instill confidence in his young “Johnny Footballers” with hard work and dedication to the game and to Malden High School – all seeking a common goal through teamwork (ain’t that a novel idea?). His hire is another milestone in Malden’s long history. The late Dave Haskell uncovered a fascinating part of Malden’s African American history a couple years back; Matthew Washington Bullock coached the Malden High football team in 1905 and 1906. Bullock was a black man born to parents who were once enslaved. Jim Crow was the unofficial law of the land; violence against people of color was commonplace (especially in the South); and African Americans were subjected to unimaginable cruelties in their everyday lives. But (more than) 100 years ago, we had leaders amongst us with vision and compassion to do the right thing. Malden: strong past, proud future. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – Craig Spadafora; husband, father and loving grandson on his grandmother Alice’s birthday: “When I think of my grandmother reaching her 95th birthday I feel eternally grateful for the simple priority she gave to us as children; being grounded in love of family and friends. Instilled in us at a very early age. She embodies what it means to advance in years gracefully. She remains bright, inquisitive, concerned about others and open to friendship. She is for us, the rock, for which we lean so heavily on through the good and bad in life. For this, we love you beyond words. Many more years of sunshine and happiness Nana.” Annemarie Torcivia Joins Trinity R.E. In Malden I am ecstatic to announce that I now have joined the office of TRINITY REAL ESTATE in Malden located at 339 Pleasant Street. The name may have changed but the level of my many years of experience, the knowledge of the current real estate market and my professionalism continues on. As your REALTOR, I will continue to provide a commitment of loyalty, trust, responsibility and exceptional service! At this time, I would like to extend an invite to our grand opening on Saturday, September 25th at 339 Pleasant Street, Malden from 12:00-2:00. There will be refreshments for all and a special free raffle I am offering for a $100.00 gift card as a token of my appreciation. Hope to see you then! 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 MVES to hold free virtual workshop series: My Life; My Health M ystic Valley Elder Services will present a free virtual diabetes self-management workshop series, My Life; My Health, from October 12 to November 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. A practice session will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. Learn how to connect virtually thru a Zoom platform and take the class from the comfort of your home. You don’t want diabetes to limit the activities and life you enjoy. Throughout the series, you’ll learn skills for improved management of your diabetes – including how to effectively handle stress and difficult emotions, eat for your health and promote physical activity, increase your energy level, set and meet personal goals and make informed choices about your treatment. Class size is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register or if you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Covelle at dcovelle@mves.org or call 781-388-4867. Malden Library to host Drum2TALK Otha Day C hildren, tweens, teens and their families are invited to join in the special community event “Drum2TALK” with facilitator Otha Day. The event will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 3 p.m. Drums will be provided and everyone will have the chance to join in the drumming. If weather permits, this program will be held on the front lawn of the Malden Public Library. Day facilitates fun and lively drum circle events and believes that rhythm has the power to build community and understanding, promote healing and well-being and create connection and joy. Malden Fire Dept. Offers Free Smoke Detector Inspections & Installations for Seniors I n conjunction with the City of Malden’s Fire Safety Week October 3-9, the Malden Fire Department will be implementing a program to assist senior citizens with protecting their personal safety and the homes they live in. The Fire Department is offering free smoke detector inspections and installations for senior citizens in the community. Statistically, adults over the age of 65 years and older are twice as likely to be killed or injured in a fire, compared to the population at large. The percentages of those risks continue to rise with the increase in age. Flame burn injuries were the leading cause of burn injuries to older adults. Many homes do not have enough smoke detectors or may have detectors that FIRE | SEE PAGE 13
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 9 M ALDEN - Joe Duggan and Ronnie Puzon, local real estate veterans, are now the Broker/Owners of TRINITY REAL ESTATE which is opening Wednesday, September 1st in Malden, MA. This office is loaded with seasoned REALTORS®who have worked in the industry for years and are true professionals.TRINITY REAL ESTATE will serve Malden, the surrounding communities and beyond.Joe and Ronnie have 15 years’ experience as Broker/Owners in the real estate industry and are thrilled to create their brand in the heart of downtown Malden TRINITY REAL ESTATE will offer residential and commercial sales as well as residential and commercial leasing to fulfill the community’s real estate needs. “With the increasing demand for residential and commercial real estate”, said Duggan. “We find it so important to have experts with a high level of real estate education to assist Sellers and Buyers in Malden and the surrounding communities up to the New Hampshire boarder. TRINITY REAL ESTATE is ready to guide any and all who seek to sell or buy a home with the ethics the public should expect from our profession.” TRINITY REAL ESTATE is located in downtown Malden at 339 Pleasant Street, conveniently located across from the Malden T Station.Built in 1860, the TRINITY REAL ESTATE office is situated in a historic Victorian building with 2 floors of period details and welcoming designs. Beginning with a full slate of experienced REALTORS®and administration, TRINITY REAL ESTATE also looks to bring on a new slate of agents, ready to serve the community and look~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Safety requires common sense, not alarmist language Dear Editor, As a parent, I want to do everything I can to make sure my kids are safe. As someone with family members who have health risks, I worry about them every day during this pandemic. And as a candidate for Malden City Council At Large, I want to see a city where everyone is safe, welcome and thriving. When I talk with voters about what would make them safer, I hear a wide range of concerns. These include: • Good crosswalks on busy streets, especially for older and disabled residents • Getting more people vaccinated to keep our kids from getting sick • More mental health services and addiction treatment for people in crisis • Emergency food pantries and temporary housing for families in need Last week, this newspaper published an op-ed which tried to use scare tactics to split Maldonians on important public safety issues. This was an attempt to shut down conversation with bumper sticker slogans and paint over my true positions. Instead of alarmist rhetoric, we should focus on addressing the full spectrum of concerns that are critical for safety in our community. In my campaign, I am advocating for common-sense approaches to public safety and law enforcement that have broad support in Malden. I support creating more alternative emergency responders, like having social workers and counselors to answer nonviolent 911 emergency calls for service. I have been a member of Mayor Christenson’s community advisory group on law enforcement policies. With input from over a thousand members of our community, including law enforcement professionals, the group SAFETY | SEE PAGE 13 ing to align with an educated and ethical brand of agency. Please join us to celebrate our grand opening on Saturday September 25th from 12-2pm at 339 Pleasant Street Malden MA. For more information about TRINITY REAL ESTATE or if interested in joining our company, please visit www.TrinityHomesRE.com or call 781.322.2622. TRINITY REAL ESTATE Opens In Malden Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.959 Mid Unleaded $2.999 Super $3.119 Diesel Fuel $3.079 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS RIGHT BY YOU Proud Sponsor of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run At Everett Bank, we admire the men and women that protect and serve. It’s why we were so honored to have State Rep. Joe McGonagle and Jeanne Cristiano from the Everett Veteran’s Office join us when we gave a donation to Boston Wounded Vet Run Founder Andrew Biggio. www.EverettBank.com Member FDIC | Member DIF Prices subject to change Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! FLEET
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 AGREEMENT | FROM PAGE 1 ored brick and limestone. Its relocation next to MHS will complement the other historically significant properties in that area, including the art deco– styled Jenkins Auditorium at MHS, the Central Fire Station, the H.H. Richardson-designed Malden Public Library, the Davenport Estates and the First Baptist Church. Under the terms of the agreement, the building owner would donate the building to the City of Malden, pay for its move and construct a foundation at its new location. The Mayor will work with the City Council to ensure that proper steps are taken to legally accept the building donation. Mayor Christenson said, “This is a win, win for the city. Not only do we preserve an important piece of Malden’s rich history but we also have the opportunity to create in its place owner-occupied housing which will include several affordable units.” The Mayor also credited the SPADAFORA | FROM PAGE 1 den Police Superior Officers Union. This union, which represents the most experienced senior leadership within the department, has not often waded into local politics. This year was different. “I couldn’t be more pleased to have earned this endorsement,” commented Spadafora. “We’ve all seen the tremendous pressure our local police have been under nationwide, defending the work they do against the ‘defund the police’ movement. Yet through it all, they’ve continued to show up, keep us safe, J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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The Malden Police Superior Officers Union, which is led by Lieutenant Evan Tuxbury, commented, “We don’t usually involve ourselves in local elections. This year is different. We are proud to support a leader like Craig Spadafora who understand the difficult job police do, and the importance of safe neighborhoods in the quality of life for our residents.” This year’s Councillor-at-Large ing our project to completion. Our plan to bring 52 new privately owned homes to the city will help realize the dream of homeownership for many who have struggled in this high priced market.” Alpha Business Center LLC is represented by Roberto L. Di Marco, partner of Foster, Walker & Di Marco, P.C., a Malden-based law firm. (Conceptual renderings by Khalsa Design, Inc.) race features six candidates vying for three seats. “This is a unique year with two open seats,” said Spadafora. “The residents have real choices. Two candidates in the race, Karen Hayes and Carey McDonald, are supporters of the ‘defund the police’ movement. I am not. I stand proud of my support of our hard-working law enforcement professionals and for that reason, this endorsement is truly meaningful for me” further commented Spadafora. Voters head to the polls on November 2 cast their votes in Malden. It promises to be an active election. Senator Lewis to Resume In-Person Office Hours Starting this fall, Senator Jason Lewis will resume in-person District Office Hours, where any resident is welcome to drop in to speak with him about help they need with state agencies or issues that are important to them. Senator Lewis will also continue to host monthly Virtual Office Hours via the Zoom videoconferencing platform. The dates of Virtual Office Hours and the link to join can be found at senatorjasonlewis. com/contact/district-office-hours/. October: • Malden Office Hours: 10/4/2021 at 10:30am, Malden Senior Center, 7 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148 • Melrose Office Hours: 10/4/2021 at 12:00pm, Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176 • Wakefield Office Hours: 10/4/2021 at 1:30pm, McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse St, Wakefield, MA 01880 November: • Winchester Office Hours: 11/1/2021 at 10:30am, Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA 01890 • Stoneham Office Hours: 11/1/2021 at 12:00pm, Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St, Stoneham, MA 02180 • Reading Office Hours: 11/1/2021 at 1:00pm, Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867 Office hours may be subject to cancellation due to public health mitigation measures or other emergencies, and residents are encouraged to contact Senator Jason Lewis at (617) 722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov with questions, concerns or any other requests.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 11 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 by comfortable margins. She will face off for the Ward 8 City Council seat in the November 2 General Election against political newcomer Nate Bae Kupel, who picked up 144 votes in Tuesday’s preliminary election (30.1 percent). A third candidate, Amy Friedman, finished third in the balloting and is now out of the running. Friedman received 67 votes, or 14.3 percent. Councillor Sica said she is grateful for the support of her constituents and added that she is looking forward to continuing to knock on doors on the campaign trail over the next six-weeks-plus before the final election. “I truly appreciate those who supported my campaign and all of our Ward 8 residents who took part in this preliminary election,” Councillor Sica said. “It is an honor to represent them on the City Council. “We have a lot of work left to do and we are taking nothing for granted as we look forward to Election Day in November,” Councillor Sica said. Councillor Sica said she is proud SICA STANDOUT: Supporters of Councillor Jadeane Sica show their support. (Courtesy Photo) of the work she has done and the accomplishments she has been part of alongside her City Council colleagues over the past twoyear term and the four terms she has served overall. “I look forward to continuing to talk about important Malden issues as we work on our campaign and listen to our constituents’ concerns,” Councillor Sica said. The voter turnout in Tuesday’s Preliminary Election did not surpass double digits, at just 9% of registered Ward 8 voters. If past municipal elections are any measuring stick, more than twice as many voters are expected to either come to the polls on November 2 or mail in their ballots. In the last municipal General Election in 2019, 21% of Ward 8 voters cast their ballots, just under 1,000 in all. There were three write-in votes. The Ward 8 Councillor said the #1 issue facing Malden residents continues to be the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s response and the health and safety of all Malden residents. Councilor Sica said she would continue to be a “strong supporter of our police and fire departments, our Malden Public Schools and the great work our city departments are doing on a day-to-day basis addressing affordable housing and food security for our residents.” Councillor Sica said she is also proud of the progress the city has made in infrastructure improvements – such as lead line replacements, street and sidewalk repairs, rehabilitation and improvements to parks and playgrounds – and the addition and supervision of many new citywide programs by the Recreation Department. “We have been going in the right direction and we have to keep working hard on behalf of our residents,” Councillor Sica said. An attempt by The Malden Advocate to reach Nate Bae Kupel for comment on the preliminary election was unsuccessful. SPADAFORA SUPPORT: Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Bill Spadafora support Councillor Jadeane Sica. (Courtesy Photo) CANDIDATES FOR SICA: City Council candidates Jeff Donahue (Ward 4), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7) and former Ward 8 Councillor Richard Correale Sr. show support for Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica. (Courtesy Photo)
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 MassDevelopment loan funds canning equipment for Idle Hands Craft Ales M assDevelopment has provided a $75,000 loan to Idle Hands Craft Ales to help the company buy canning equipment for its facility at 89 Commercial St. in Malden. Bringing its canning operations in-house will allow the growing company to save money by improving its cash flow and maximizing profitability. This is MassDevelopment’s second loan to Idle Hands; in 2016, the agency provided a $340,000 loan to help the company buy equipment for its 5,300-squarefoot facility. “The Baker-Polito Administration is pleased to provide assistance to Massachusetts-based breweries and is committed to continuing to create a climate where these businesses are able to grow and prosper,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Michael Kennealy, who serves as chair of Mass Development’s Board of Directors. “With the help of MassDevelopment’s invaluable equipment financing options, another Massachusetts company is receiving the resources it needs to grow its business and contribute to the Commonwealth’s competitive edge in this industry.” “The craft beer industry continues to grow in the Commonwealth, and Malden’s own Idle Hands Craft Ales has emerged as a budding force in the region,” said MassDevelopment President/CEO Daniel Rivera. “MassDevelopment is happy to support a great Massachusetts company as it secures new equipment and expands its business.” Established in 2011 and located a block away from the MBTA Orange Line’s Malden Center Station, Idle Hands produces German-style pilsners, barrel-aged sour beers, and American IPAs and experiments with flavors and different brewing methods. The brewery was voted Best Brewery in Boston Magazine’s 2020 “Best of Boston” series. “We are so pleased that Idle Hands joined the roster of Malden establishments five years ago becoming our first brewery in the City,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “Since then, they have created many memorable moments on their patio, in their tasting room, and at their Octoberfest celebrations for Malden’s discerning beer drinkers. We raise our glass in salute to their accomplishments!” MassDevelopment has helped many breweries in Massachusetts increase operations, create jobs and provide an economic boost to cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The agency has provided tax-exempt bonds, equipment loans and export guarantees for companies, including Artifact Cider, Great Marsh Brewing Company, Naukabout Beer Company, Newburyport Brewing Company, Night Shift Brewing, Notch Brewing, RiverWalk Brewing Company and Tree House Brewing Company. MassDevelopment, the state’s development finance agency and land bank, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. During FY2020, MassDevelopment financed or managed 341 projects, generating investment of more than $2.69 billion in the Massachusetts economy. These projects are estimated to create or support 10,871 jobs and build or preserve 1,787 housing units. Adult Italian classes to begin on Sept. 21 A dult Italian classes will be offered by the Appian Club of Stoneham on Tuesday evenings, starting September 21. A class for beginners will start with the basics (pronunciations, phrases, etc.) and give you a firm foundation for the language. The eight weeks of classes cost $150 plus a $20 text. The instructor is Tiffany Bistocchi Murphy, who has a bachelor’s degree in Italian from Dickinson College and a master’s degree in Italian from Middlebury College. She has traveled extensively throughout Italy and has taken courses there. The class is casual and interesting, and the experience will be enjoyable. If you are traveling to Italy or just want to relive your heritage roots, this class is for you. Contact coordinator John Nocella for further details at 781-438-5687 or preferably, by email, at john02180@gmail. com. Please pass along to other family members, friends and neighbors. The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, a nonprofit, social charitable 503(c)(7)organization whose mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. Italian classes for children will be suspended this fall due to COVID-19 and masking issues with the kids. We hope to resume the children’s classes later on. Governor Baker Activates National Guard for School Transportation Mission Up to 250 personnel will be available to assist local communities B OSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today will activate the Massachusetts National Guard in response to requests from local communities for assistance with school transportation as the 2021-2022 school year gets underway in the Commonwealth. The Governor’s order makes up to 250 personnel available. Beginning with training on Tuesday, 90 Guard members will prepare for service in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, and Lynn. These Guard personnel will be available to serve as drivers of school transport vans known as 7D vehicles to address staffing shortages in certain districts. As with any school transportation worker, all activated Guard personnel will complete vehicle training to ensure the safety of children and families. Drivers will meet all statutory requirements for 7D drivers. Throughout the mission, the Guard will comply with all health and safety measures. The mission will not interfere with the Massachusetts National Guard’s ability to respond to and assist in emergencies within the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts National Guard trains regularly with military, law enforcement, and civilian agencies to provide a broad spectrum of services in support of security, logistics, disaster relief, and other missions. The Guard has a proven track record of success supporting civilian authorities. Their frequent side-by-side training with state and local first responders makes them well-suited for a variety of missions.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 13 Longtime Edgeworth staple Spadafora Slush closing Members of the Spadafora family with City Council President Neal Anderson (fourth from left), Billy and Donna Spadafora (center), Mayor Gary Christenson and School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora (third from right) M ayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Neal Anderson surprised longtime Malden residents Donna and Billy Spadafora with a PREMIUM | FROM PAGE 5 ter understand exactly what is driving premium increases; and modifying the frequency of rate review to allow for additional time for public input and negotiations with the health plans. The bill is sponsored by Senator John Keenan and Representative Christine Barber. “Other states have reformed their rate review process with great success,” said Rosenthal. “For example, our neighbors in Rhode Island have a robust and transparent process that allowed their health insurance commissioner to recently reject and significantly modify similar premium increases, resulting in major savings for consumers. There’s no reason why we can’t get this done in Massachusetts.” Health Care For All also arFIRE | FROM PAGE 8 are not operating or are defective. It is important that senior citizens do everything in their power to prevent fires. To qualify for the program, citation commending them on their 40-plus years of operating the famous Spadafora Slush and Ice Cream. Members of their family, including School gues that these ongoing premium increases underscore the need to address the root causes of high health care costs. According to data from the Center for Health Information and Analysis, two of the largest drivers of overall health care costs include hospital costs, both inpatient and outpatient, and pharmaceutical costs. “Policymakers must move swiftly to both improve our state’s rate review process and address underlying costs,” concluded Rosenthal. “This requires also passing legislation to lower prescription drug costs and increase transparency for high-cost hospitals. It is unacceptable for health care premiums to continue to be ratcheted up on families and businesses at this rate, and help is needed urgently give residents across the state critical relief.” residents must be 65 years of age or older, the home must be owner occupied and be a one or two-family residence. Please contact the Fire Prevention Office at 781-397-7383 to schedule an appointment. Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora, were in attendance for the surprise. The Spadaforas have decided to retire and close their business. MayCOUNCILLOR| FROM PAGE 9 will be offering recommendations this fall to improve transparency, responsiveness, and oversight. I also applaud the recent announcement that MPD officers will start using body cameras. I’ve been clear about my holistic approach to safety in our or Christenson also thanked them for their support of the community, including providing summer jobs for youths, serving slush at local charitacommunity from the beginning, and you can read more on my website at mcdonaldformalden. com. I am running a respectful and inclusive campaign that honors the work of our first responders, just as we recognize our teachers, nurses, engineers, librarians and all city employees who care for our community. In this campaign, I hope we as canble events and the long-lasting difference they have made in the community. We wish them all the best in the years ahead! didates can focus on the needs and priorities right here in Malden, rather than inflaming tensions with cable-news talking points. If we can do that, I’m confident we can collaborate to find a way forward together. Signed, Carey McDonald Candidate for Malden City Council At Large
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Notice is hereby given that a COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING for a proposed Marijuana Establishment in accordance with M.G.L. c. 94G and the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s regulations at 935 CMR 500.000 et seq. is scheduled for: October 5, 2021, at 6:00pm LOCATION: Foster Walker and DiMarco PC, 350 Main Street Third Floor, Malden MA 02148 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6941206820?pwd=NHE2b1o0MFBNaGhiUHFndWVwNlhQdz09 Meeting ID: 694 120 6820 Passcode: FWD350 The location for the proposed Marijuana Retailer is 36 Charles St., Malden, MA 02148. Topics to be discussed at the meeting will include, but not be limited to: 1. The type of Marijuana Establishment to be located at the proposed address. 2. Plans for maintaining a secure facility 3. Plans to prevent diversion to minors. 4. Plans to positively impact the community. 5. Plans to ensure the establishment will not constitute a nuisance to the community. There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions. Please contact Attorney Roberto Di Marco with any inquiries at (781)322.3700 or rdimarco@fwd-law.com, or Peg Crowe (781) 248.4386 Thank you, DMS Trinity, LLC Esta noticia es para informarles que habra una REUNION DE LA COMUNIDAD en donde se les informara de la propuesta para establecer un negocio de Marijuana Establishment de acuerdo con M.G.L. c. 94G y la normativea de Massachusetts Cannabis Control de la Commission de 935 CMR 500.000 et seq. La reunion esta programada para: el 5 Octubre 2021, 6:00pm Loclizacion: Foster Walker and DiMarco PC, 350 Main Street Third Floor, Malden MA 02148 particpar de la reunión, en ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6941206820?pwd=NHE2b1o0MFBNaGhiUHFndWVwNlhQdz09 Meeting ID: 694 120 6820 Passcode: FWD350 La direccion propuesta para vender Marijuana sera en la 36 Charles St., Malden, MA 02148. Los temas que serán discutidos en la reunión incluirán, entre otros: 1. Detalles del tipo de establecimiento de marihuana que se ubicará en la dirección propuesta. 2. Plan de acción para mantener la seguridad en la facilidad. 3. Plans de acción para prevenir la distribución a menores de edad. 4. Iniciatives y Plan para poder crear un impacto positivo en la comunidad. 5. Planes para garantizar que el establecimiento no constituya una molestia para la comunidad. Durante la reunion el public tendra la oportunidad de hacer preguntas. Por favor llamar a Lie. Roberty Di Marco, con cualquiera pregunta (781)322.3700, rdimarco@fwd-law.com, o Peg Crowe (781) 248.4386 Gracias, DMS Trinity, LLC. Esta notícia é para informá-los que haverá uma REUNIÃO DA COMUNIDADE 通知係在此畀定嘅 社區外聯會議 para uma proposta de um estabelecimento de Marijuana de acordo com M.G.L. c. 94G e os regulamentos da Comissão de controle de Cannabis de Massachusetts 935 CMR 500.000 et seq. A reunião está agendada para dia: 5 de Outubro de 2021 as 6:00pm Localização: Foster Walker and DiMarco PC, 350 Main Street Third Floor, Malden MA 02148 Participar da reunião pelo ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6941206820?pwd=NHE2b1o0MFBNaGhiUHFndWVwNlhQdz09 Meeting ID: 694 120 6820 Passcode: FWD350 O endereço proposto para a localização é 36 Charles St, Malden, MA 02148 Pontos a serem discutidos na reunião 1. O tipo de estabelecimento de Marijuana no endereço proposto. 2. O plano para manter um estabelecimento seguro. 3. Planos para prevenção de venda para menores de idade. 4. Planos de impacto positivo para a comunidade. 5. Planos para afirmar que o estabelecimento não causará nenhum problema para a comunidade. Durante a reunião haverá oportunidade para o público tirarem dúvidas Por favor ligarem para Doutor Robert Di Marco com qualquer dúvidas (781)322-3700 ou rdimarco@fwd-law.com, ou Peg Crowe (781) 248.4386 Obrigado, DMS Trinity, LLC. 根據同馬薩諸塞州大麻管制委員會嘅法規， 等緊單位建議建立大麻機構。 計劃 年月日下晝 地點：Foster Walker and DiMarco PC, 350 Main Street Third Floor, Malden MA 02148 縮放鏈接 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6941206820?pwd=NHE2b1o0MFBNaGhiUHFndWVwNlhQdz09 Meeting ID: 694 120 6820 Passcode: FWD350 擬議嘅大麻零售商嘅位置係 查尔斯街，马尔登， 。 會議將討論嘅主題將包括但不限於： 1.擬擬議地址設置緊嘅大麻機構類型。 2.維護安全設施嘅計劃 3.防止轉用未成年人嘅計劃。 4.對社區產生積極影響嘅計劃。 5.確保建立唔會對社區構成威脅嘅計劃。 公眾將有機會提出問題。 請聯繫律師罗伯托·迪·马可（ ） 或 ，或佩格·克劳（ ） 三位一體，有限責任公司
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 15 Baker announces completion of Speedway Revitalization Project B uilding on efforts to conserve and protect the Commonwealth’s cultural resources while fostering economic development, the Baker-Polito Administration recently announced the completion of the $11 million Speedway Revitalization Project as part of the Historic Curatorship Program of the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). On Thursday, September 9, DCR Commissioner James Montgomery joined state and local officials and representatives from stakeholder organizations, including the Architectural Heritage Foundation (AHF), Bellwether Salon, Super Bien, The Koji Club, Tipping Cow, Chase Bank and Eastern Bank, at The Speedway in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood to celebrate the completion of the project, which includes the creation of a vibrant marketplace and gathering space for the public. What was once headquarters to administrative operations for a historic racetrack and park was transformed into 17,000 square feet of unique and varied spaces. Additionally, the facility includes an 8,000-squarefoot courtyard with seating and space for public events and programs. “The Speedway has enormous potential to drive tourism, increase access to the region’s natural resources and promote economic growth in a way that simultaneously preserves historic buildings for future generations to enjoy,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are pleased to actively foster public-private partners through the Historic Curatorship Program and other measures in an effort to achieve mutual goals that greatly benefit the public.” “By partnering with key stakeholders on projects like the revitalization of the Speedway, we are able to further strengthen community bonds and expand visitor opportunities,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Additionally, the Historic Curatorship Program serves as a great example of the many ways we are able to combine state assets with third-party resources in order to protect culturally significant properties located throughout the Commonwealth.” To advance the project, DCR partnered with AHF to revitalize the Charles River Speedway Headquarters Administration Buildings to preserve the historic space while enabling local enterprise, such as Notch Brewing, which now operates a brewery and taproom at The Speedway. The project was funded by AHF’s own equity, Massachusetts Rehabilitation and New Market Tax credits, the City of Boston’s Community Preservation Committee and other sources to restore the once dilapidated facility into a now thriving gathering space for residents and visitors. “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how important recreational and cultural outdoor spaces are for urban communities across Massachusetts,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “The completion of The Speedway Revitalization Project highlights the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to not only increasing access for state park visitors, but also its efforts to work closely with dedicated stakeholders.” “Supporting restoration projects within the state parks system advances critical priorities for the Baker-Polito Administration, and we are thankful for the strong partnerships with AHF and other state agencies that helped deliver this project to completion,” said Commissioner Montgomery. “The revitalized space will surely be a popular destination for the Brighton community and beyond, bringing new energy and excitement back to the historic site.” “This project was a true partnership and a strong example of the success that can come from public and private sector collaboration. It is an exceptional outcome for a very complex project,” said Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Commissioner Carol Gladstone. “This project has transformed a historic spot along the Charles River into an opportunity to expand access to Boston’s natural beauty,” said Boston Mayor Kim Janey. “As we continue to recover from the pandemic, outdoor recreation is more important than ever for Boston residents. I want to thank the Baker-Polito Administration, DCR, and all the community partners for creating spaces for commerce and recreation in our City.” “We are particularly proud to have partnered with DCR on the rehabilitation and revitalization of the Charles River Speedway through the Historic Curatorship Program,” said AHF President Sean McDonnell. “As we cross the finish line, we are so thankful to those who made this complex, but worthwhile, project possible. The revitalized Speedway serves as a true testament to the success of this unique and creative program.” “We’re very excited to have the new Brewery, Tap Room & Biergarten at the Charles River Speedway open this summer,” said Notch Brewing Co. Founder Chris Lohring. “We look forward to being a part of the diverse collection of small businesses at the Speedway, as well as being a part of the vibrant and growing community in Brighton.” Notch Brewing serves as one of the retail anchors with a taproom and brewery at The Speedway. The taproom and brewery is the first Boston-area location for the Salem-based craft beer brand. Notch’s beer garden features outdoor seating in the courtyard. “As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and open back up, I could not be more grateful to have the Speedway as a place to gather with friends and neighbors in Allston Brighton. After so many years of hard work and dedication, it’s incredible to see this place restored and revitalized. The Speedway is a model example of development in our neighborhood as it embraces our history, encourages small business and entrepreneurship, assists local nonprofits, and acts as connection point to the Charles River. I would like to thank all of the community activists, DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery, DCAMM Commissioner Carol Gladstone and Sean McDonnell and Kara Anderson at AHF for their commitment to this project,” said State Representative Michael Moran (D-Brighton). In 1994, the Commonwealth launched the Historic Curatorship program to preserve and protect unused, significant buildings found across DCR’s nearly half a million acres of land. Under the Historic Curatorship Program, DCR enters into a long-term lease with a Curator, in this case AHF, which pays rent in the form of services, specifically the rehabilitation and maintenance of the property. The reuse of these significant properties must be compatible with the surrounding community while enhancing a visitor’s experience of the public park. More than $38 million in private funds have been leveraged toward the preservation of 24 of the state’s unused but historically significant properties. The program has become a national model, inspiring other government entities to add this innovative public-private partnership model to their preservation toolbox. To learn more about the program, please visit DCR’s website at https://www.mass.gov/ info-details/historic-curatorship-program and YouTube channel. In recent years, DCR has actively taken steps to preserve the Charles River Speedway Administration Building. Since 2008, DCR has invested over $250,000 in protecting the structure, making it weathertight and renovating the entire Western Avenue façade. The building became eligible for DCR’s Historic Curatorship Program in 2011 and was included on the list of properties within the Historic Curatorship Enabling Legislation in 2013. Lease authorization legislation passed in August 2014 and AHF planning began. Unfortunately, a fire in December 2014 gutted the interior of the headquarters and stable buildings. With support from state agencies and local elected officials, the project began with a ground breaking in fall 2019. The project scope included the following: • Repairs to the deteriorated foundations, windows, roofs, entrances, porches, shingles and wood trim • Reconstruction of the façade and interiors destroyed by the fire • Adaptive reuse of interior spaces for 21st-century occupancy • Installation of glass curtain walls in the garage and carriage bays to enable yearround use • Ramping, decking and regrading throughout the courtyard and exterior entrances to comply with ADA regulations (including the restoration of a historic carriage ramp) • Installation of interpretive signage about The Speedway’s history and Charles River conservation Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, completion of the project was delayed by approximately one year. The Speedway now offers the following: • Retail shops • Restaurant and brewery taproom space • Studios and maker space for local artisans • Office space for nonprofits • A publicly accessible courtyard available for community events The Charles River Speedway, once a mile-long racetrack and popular gathering area, was built by the Metropolitan Parks Commission (MPC) in 1899 as a destination within the Charles River Reservation. Located at 525 Western Ave. in Brighton, the buildings were designed to accommodate park management functions for the racetrack and the park: office space, the superintendent’s house, storage and horse stables. Architect William D. Austin designed the Charles River Speedway Administration Building and many of the MPC’s structures in new reservations around Boston, including the Broderick Stable in the Blue Hills. The structure evolved in the 1920s to accommodate an MDC police station and dormitories, and to accommodate automobiles. The track remained until the 1950s, when it was razed and integrated into Soldiers Field Road. In the 1980s the building was no longer in use for park management, and by 2005 was no longer home to the park superintendent. It had been used as DCR storage since and had recently fallen into disrepair.
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Saugus man, 31, pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges Everett and Revere Police assisted in investigation involving former Malden man A Saugus man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal drug and firearm offenses. Vinicius “Vinny” Teixeira, 31, of Saugus, formerly of Malden, pleaded guilty to possession with inLegal Notice Malden Housing Authority INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES Request for Proposals - MHA# 021821 The MHA is seeking the services of one or more experienced, professional consultant(s) with the capacity to provide either specific or a wide range of services relating to and inclusive of management and oversight of IT connectivity and provision and utilization of all necessary hardware/software, directed towards expanding and increasing MHA’s programmatic and administrative proficiency, for a minimum term of one (1) year, extending up to a maximum term of five (5) consecutive years, all awards to be made subject to funding and in the MHA’s sole discretion. Bid documents will be available on 9/20/21 at 8:30 am, by email request to efahey@maldenhousing.org or may be viewed at the Modernization/Procurement Office 630 Salem Street, Malden MA 02148. Proposals are due no later than November 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm. September 17, 2021 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Ordinance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020, as Amended, of the City of Malden, on the petition for zoning amendments made in City Council Paper #383/2021, to further amend the following sections of Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020, as Amended, of the City of Malden, as follows: I. Use Regulations (Section 12.12.030): to amend existing use regulations to prohibit Warehouse use and Wholesale & Distribution use in the Highway Business zoning district. II. Use Regulations (Section 12.12.010): to amend existing use regulations to change the special permit granting authority from the Planning Board to the City Council for Warehouse use and Wholesale & Distribution use in the Highway Business zoning district. Full text of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Paper #383/2021) are available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/ Legislation.aspx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, 3rd floor, and the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk Malden Planning Board September 10 & September 17, 2021 By: Craig Spadafora, Chair Malden City Council Ordinance Committee tent to distribute controlled substances, including marijuana and psilocin, and being a user of controlled substances in possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for Oct. 25, 2021. Teixeira was indicted in April 2019. According to prosecutors, In March 2019 a search of Teixeira’s Legal Notice residence recovered at least one kilogram of marijuana, over 400 grams of mushrooms (dry) containing psilocin, drug trafficking paraphernalia and an American Tactical 9mm semiautomatic pistol containing 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell; the Special Agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, Joseph R. Bonavolonta; the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, Matthew B. Millhollin; and Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Christopher Mason made the announcement. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department and the Revere, Everett and Chelsea Police Departments assisted with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Corey Steinberg and Kaitlin R. O’Donnell of Mendell’s Organized Crime and Gang Unit are prosecuting the case. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI21P4744EA Estate of: Connie Kit-Ching Wu Also known as: Kit Ching Wu Date of Death: 04/18/2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjucation of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Kit-Yee Wu of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Kit-Yee Wu of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/13/2021. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 15, 2021 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE September 17, 2021
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 17 Malden High football opener this week versus Whittier Tech Tornado squad kicked off season last night; team led by mix of veterans and newcomers By Justin McAllister A good mix of veterans and newcomers are leading the Malden High football squad this season, and fi rst-year Head Coach Witche Exilhomme likes what he sees. “We are ready to go…” Coach Exilhomme said Thursday, just hours before last night’s season kickoff . Malden High hosted nonleaguer Whittier Tech of Haverhill last night at Macdonald Stadium. Results of the game were not available at press time. Last night’s season opener will be followed by an extended road trip – four straight away games – before Malden returns on October 15 to host Lynn Classical. Coach Exilhomme said his squad is ready for the challenge, despite battling some adversity in the form of injuries to some key players. “We have had to create some depth right away, but we have confidence that our coaching staff have our players ready for action,” Coach Exilhomme said. Seniors on the Malden team this season include linebacker/running back Mackenley Anasthal, Jevonte Augustin, Sean Bartholomew, Eliezer Beato, Jeremiah Dessources, Ethan Heon, Josue Irizarry, Ronald Juarez, Lyden Lewis, Paccini Louis, Nik McGuffi e, Nelson Monosiet, Worldly Raphael, Jordan Rodriguez, Oswaldo Rodriguez, Trae Teixeira and Gavin West. Ward 3 Community Safety Meeting Hosted by City Councillor Amanda Linehan Malden Police Capt. Glenn Cronin Malden City Engineer Yem Lip Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. On Zoom OR in person at City Hall* Visit cityofmalden.org for Zoom login information Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Are you concerned about speeding, pedestrian safety, and traffic in Ward 3? Join us for a community meeting about traffic and safety concerns in the area of Highland Avenue, Glenwood Street, Fellsway East and Hawthorne Street. This meeting will provide members of the public an opportunity to share concerns with the city, discuss solutions, and learn about mitigation steps already underway. *Masks are required for in-person attendance per Executive Order. Questions? Contact Ward 3 City Councillor Amanda Linehan at 781-873-9224 or alinehan@cityofmalden.org. Classifieds
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Two Everett Offices ~ 400 square feet ~ Off Street Parking ~ No Utilities ~ $500 Per Month Call 617-240-0767 FOR RENT • No Utilities • No Pets • One Off Street Parking Space • Call 617-240-0767 Everett - 2 Bedroom APT. FOR RENT Cleaning by ANJOS Homes & Offices I will clean your house or office with love, like it is my own. GUARANTEED SATISFACTION ~ Exceptional Reasonable Rates ~ Please call 617-257-5345 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times each representative sided with Gov. Charlie Baker on his 15 vetoes of mostly state budget items. A two-thirds vote is required to override a gubernatorial veto. In a full 160-member House, the governor needs the support of 54 representatives to sustain a veto when all 160 representatives vote—and fewer votes when some members are absent, or a seat is vacant. Baker fell short of that goal as 35 votes was the most support he received on any veto. The House easily overrode all 15 vetoes, including one that was overridden unanimously. It was mostly the 30 GOP members who voted with the Republican governor to sustain the vetoes but no Republican representatives voted with Baker 100 percent of the time. The three GOP members who voted with Baker the most times are Reps. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), 14 times (93.3 percent); Norman Orrall (R-Lakeville), 13 times (86.6 percent); and Brad Jones (R-North Reading) and Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer) who both voted with Baker 11 times (73.3 percent) The three GOP members who supported Baker the least number of times were Reps. Jim Kelcourse (R-Amesbury), Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) and David Vieira (R-Falmouth). All three voted with Baker only six times (40 percent). The vetoes had little support among the 129 Democrats in the House. One hundred and twenty-five (96.9 percent) did not support the governor even once. The other four (3.1 percent) voted with Baker to sustain only one veto (6.6 percent). They are Reps. Nika Elugardo (D-Jamaica Plain); Chris Markey (D-Dartmouth); Joan Meschino (D-Hull); and David Robertson (D-Tewksbury). NUMBER OF TIMES REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORTED BAKER’S VETOES Here is how your representative fared in his or her support of Baker on the vetoes in 2021 through September 10, 2021. The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported Baker. The number in parentheses represents the actual number of times the representative supported Baker. Some representatives voted on all 15 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Rep. Paul Donato0 percent (0) Rep. Steven Ultrino 0 percent (0) HOW LONG WAS LAST 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 September 6-10, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and five minutes. Mon. Sept. 6 No House session No Senate session Tues. Sept. 7 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Wed. Sept. 8 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 9 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:42 a.m. to 12:42 p.m. Fri. Sept. 19 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com WANTED DELIVERY DRIVER FULL TIME CALL 617-387-4838 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 BENG, ROSE M BUYER2 SELLER1 KR JOHNSON REALTY LLC SELLER2 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. ADDRESS 61 FAIRVIEW AVE CITY MALDEN DATE 24.08.2021 PRICE $700 000,00
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 19 State health officials announce two new human cases of West Nile virus The state Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced two new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. Both individuals are male, one in his 50s and the other in his 70s, and both were exposed to WNV in Middlesex County. On September 1, DPH announced that the fi rst human case of WNV identifi ed in Massachusetts this year was likely exposed in Middlesex County. The Greater Boston area and several towns in Bristol and Worcester counties are at moderate risk for WNV. There have been no deaths this year associated with WNV. Based on the human cases, recent increases in WNV fi ndings in mosquitoes, and weather favorable for mosquito activity, the WNV risk level of an additional 38 communities is being raised from low to moderate. These communities are Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott and Wenham in Essex County; Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Springfield and West Springfield in Hampden County; Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Lexington, Lincoln, Natick, North Reading, Reading, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston and Wilmington in Middlesex County; Dedham, Needham and Wellesley in Norfolk County; Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop in Suff olk County; and Grafton and Upton in Worcester County. “These are the second and third human cases of West Nile virus infection in Massachusetts this year and we are seeing signifi cant expansion of virus activity in mosquitoes,” said Acting Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “Risk from West Nile virus will continue until the fi rst hard frost. As we enjoy the unoffi cial last weekend of summer and then head back to school and work, it is important for people to remember to continue to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.” In 2020, there were fi ve human cases of WNV infection identified in Massachusetts. WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present, WNV symptoms tend to include fever and fl u-like illness. In rare cases, more severe illness can occur. People have an important role to play in protecting themselves and their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes. Avoid mosquito bites Apply insect repellent when outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET, permethrin, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 according to the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30 percent or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Be aware of peak mosquito hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. Clothing can help reduce Miss you, love you and always thinking of you. Love, Nana & Family ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Ranch style home offering six rooms, two bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths in need of renovation or tear down, oversized detached garage/barn structure. Large lot with frontage on both Summit and Sapphire Streets. Offered at $579,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. mosquito bites. Wear longsleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors to help keep mosquitoes away from your skin. Mosquito-proof your home Drain standing water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed in by either draining or discarding items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused VIRUS | SEE PAGE 20 In Loving Memory of Justeen Marie Doherty April 18, 1993 September 20, 2019 Twenty-Eight Years a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori n r by Jim Miller Could I Have COPD and Not Know It? Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is could I have COPD and not know it? Huffi ng and Puffi ng Dear Huffi ng, Yes. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that aff ects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them don’t know they have it. Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging, or a result of being out of shape, but that’s not necessarily the case. COPD – a term used to describe a variety of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – develops slowly, so symptoms may not be obvious until damage has occurred. Symptoms can include an ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus, lack of energy and/or shortness of breath especially during physical activity, wheezing and chest tightness, blue lips or fi ngernails, or swelling in your feet, ankles or legs. Those most at risk are smokers or former smokers over age 40, and people who have had long-term exposure to other lung irritants like secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes and dust. There is also a rare genetic condition known as alpha-1-antitrypsin, or AAT defi ciency that can increase the risks. If you’re experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, you need to get tested by your doctor. A simple breathing test called spirometry can tell if you have COPD, and if so, how severe it is. Early screening can also identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs. If you do indeed have COPD, you need to know that while there’s no cure, there are things you can do to help manage symptoms and protect your lungs from further damage, including: • Quit smoking: If you smoke, the best thing you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs is to quit. To get help, the National Cancer Institute off ers a number of smoking cessation resources at SmokeFree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Or ask your doctor about prescription antismoking drugs that can help reduce your nicotine craving. If you smoke marijuana for a medical condition, talk to your doctor about edible versions. • Avoid air pollutants: Stay away from things that could irritate your lungs like dust, allergens and strong fumes. Also, to help improve your air quality at home, remove dust-collecting clutter and keep carpets clean; run the exhaust fan when using smelly cleaning products, bug sprays or paint; ban smoking indoors; and keep windows closed when outdoor air pollution is high (see AirNow.gov for daily air-quality reports). • Get vaccinated: The coronavirus and fl u can cause serious problems for people who have COPD, so if you haven’t already done so, get vaccinated for COVID-19 and get a fl u shot every fall to help avoid getting sick. Also ask your doctor about getting the pneumococcal immunizations for protection against pneumonia. • Take prescribed medications: Bronchodilators (taken with an inhaler) are commonly used for COPD. They help relax the airway muscles to make breathing easier. Depending on how severe your condition, you may need a short-acting version only for when symptoms occur, or a long-acting prescription for daily use. Inhaled steroids may also help reduce infl ammation and mucus and prevent fl are-ups. For more information, visit the COPD Foundation at COPDfoundation.org or call the COPD information line at 866-316-2673. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 VIRUS | FROM PAGE 19 fl owerpots and wading pools, and change the water in birdbaths frequently. Install or repair screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by having tightly fi tting screens on all of your windows and doors. 1. On Sept. 17, 1787, what U.S. government document was signed? 2. What well-known artist painted “Cape Cod Evening,” “Freight Cars, Gloucester” and “Nighthawks”? 3. What government residence has a Chocolate Shop, a Music Room and a Game Room? 4. Traditionally, on Sept. 18 Oktoberfest starts; although it was cancelled this year, what traditional fest souvenir can you still buy? 5. What animal does mohair come from? 6. Doug Emhoff has what informal title? 7. Reportedly, on Sept. 19, 1982, what type of keyboard characters related to emotions were first used in computerized communication? 8. What kind of person is a Luddite? 9. What kind of storm was the Carrington Event, which happened in September 1859? 10. On Sept. 20, 1904, in what city (now having the Aviation Heritage National Historical Park) did Orville Wright make the fi rst successful circular airplane fl ight? 11. Where would you fi nd a “lazy daisy”? 12. On Sept. 7, 2021, which country became the fi rst to accept bitcoin as legal tender? 13. Which came fi rst, the ice cube tray or ice cube bag? 14. About how many apples does it take to make a gallon of cider: 24, 36 or 50? 15. On Sept. 21, 1981, who became the fi rst female Supreme Court justice? 16. In a letter to her sister, what author of “Sense and Sensibility” wrote “Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness”? 17. On Sept. 22 of the Third Age (in Shire-reckoning) what fi ctional father and son were both born? 18. In what Latin American country did ceviche originate? 19. What crochet design is named after a family member? 20. On Sept. 23, 1869, Irish immigrant “Typhoid Mary” Mallon died; although she, herself, was healthy, she was believed to have carried typhoid in what state? ANSWERS T he SECURE Act was passed on December 20, 2019. One of the biggest changes to retirement accounts included in that legislation was the new provision relating to retirement plan distributions for most non-spouse benefi ciaries of such accounts. Prior to the passage of the SECURE Act, all designated benefi ciaries (living individuals and qualifying Trusts) were allowed to use the “stretch” strategy in order to spread out the distributions from the inherited retirement account over the individual’s life expectancy as well as the life expectancy of the benefi ciaries of the qualifying Trust. This was a big win for the benTHE NEW 10 YEAR RULE ON RETIRMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS efi ciary as the inherited retirement account could continue to be invested for the long-term without major tax bites taken out each year due to a much smaller required minimum distribution (RMD). This was also a loss for the federal and state governments as the tax revenue would be received over a much longer period of time. The SECURE Act broke up the designated benefi ciaries into two groups: 1. Eligible benefi - ciaries and 2. Non-Eligible benefi ciaries. The eligible benefi - ciaries are able to stretch the required minimum distributions over their life expectancies. Who’s in this group? Surviving spouses, disabled benefi ciaries, chronically ill benefi ciaries, minor children of the decedent account holder (as well as qualifying Trusts established for their benefit), and benefi ciaries not more than ten years younger than the decedent account holder. All other benefi ciaries will be part of the non-eligible group and will not be able to stretch out the RMD’s over their lifetime. Now, the IRS wins and this group of benefi ciaries loses. They have to withdraw the account in its entirety within a ten-year period. A 35 year old benefi ciary of his father’s IRA account who dies will have to include $50,000 in his or her taxable income over a 10-year period. This income will be added to this child’s other income each year. He or she could lose $13,500 in each of those years to federal and state income taxes assuming the federal marginal tax bracket is 22% and the Massachusetts rate is 5%. That’s $135,000 out the window over a ten-year period for a middle class American. The RMD can be taken ratably over the ten- year period or the benefi ciary can wait until the tenth year to take it all out. If the RMD is not taken out, a 50% penalty on the shortfall would be assessed by the IRS. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Protect your animals Animal owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers, such as buckets, tires and wading pools – especially after heavy rains. Water troughs should be fl ushed out to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should keep horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Animal owners should also speak with a veterinarian about mosquito repellents approved for use in animals and vaccinations to prevent WNV and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). If an animal is diagnosed with WNV or EEE, its owner is required to report to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and to DPH by calling 617-983-6800. More information, including all WNV and EEE–positive results, can be found on the Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at www.mass.gov/ dph/mosquito or by calling the DPH Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 1. The Constitution (Sept. 17 is annual Constitution/Citizenship Day.) 2. Edward Hopper 3. The White House 4. The offi cial Oktoberfest mug 5. The Angora goat 6. Second Gentleman 7. Emoticons (similar to emoji) 8. One who resists technological change 9. A solar fl are/geomagnetic storm causing visible auroras worldwide and damaging telegraph systems 10. Dayton, Ohio 11. It is the name of an embroidery stitch. 12. El Salvador 13. Ice cube tray (1933) 14. 36 15. Sandra Day O’Connor 16. Jane Austen 17. Bilbo Baggins (in 2890) and Frodo Baggins (in 2968) 18. Peru 19. Granny squares 20. New York
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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS JRS Properties proudly endorses Fred Capone for Mayor of Everett! Remember to vote Tuesday, Sandy Juliano Broker/President September 21st. #3 on the ballot. LISTED BY NORMA & ROSEMARIE WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! NEW LISTING BY SANDY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY SEPT. 18, 2021 12:00-1:30 CONDO - NEW PRICE - $449,900 30 CHELSEA ST. #812 EVERETT CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS! 617-590-9143 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT. 19, 2021 11:00-1:00 SINGLE FAMILY 39 ARLINGTON ST., EVERETT $529,900 LISTED BY NORMA UNDER AGREEMENT 6 FAMILY CHARLES STREET, MALDEN $1,250,000 CALL JOE FOR DETAILS 617-680-7610 SOLD BY MICHAEL AS BUYER’S AGENT 54 EVERETT STREET EVERETT UNDER AGREEMENT 4 FAMILY 756 BROADWAY, EVERETT $859,900 CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS! 617-590-9143 APARTMENT FOR RENT LYNNFIELD, 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT. $1600/ MONTH. PLEASE CALL JOE AT 617-680-7610 SINGLE FAMILY 20 BAKER RD., EVERETT $519,900 SOLD BY MICHAEL AS BUYER’S AGENT 58 BRADFORD ST. EVERETT NEW LISTING BY NORMA SOLD! TWO FAMILY - 123 BUCKNAM ST., EVERETT $849,900 CALL QUAZI FOR DETAILS! 617-447-1989 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 Open Daily From 10:0 Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate :0 00 AM 5:00 PM www.jrs-properties.com Follow Us On: 617.544.6274 Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Michael Matarazzo -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent
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