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
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