Your Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! Vol. 35, No. 37 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday JUMPING FOR JOY: Malden’s McGuffie leads Tornados to season-opening football win. 617-387-2200 Friday, September 18, 2026 NEVER FORGET 9/11: Malden’s First Responders in solemn remembrance on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Local Malden Fire and Police Departments join national recollection of attacks in NYC, Arlington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania that claimed nearly 3,000 lives Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, at the podium, addresses those in attendance at Malden’s 25th 9/11 Remembrance Day, alongside Malden Fire Chief Steve Froio. (Courtesy Photos/Malden Police Dept.) By Steve Freker GREAT BEGINNING: Record-setting Malden High junior running back Jayden McGuffie (2) jumps for joy after scoring a second-quarter touchdown in the Golden Tornados’ season-opening, 26-20 win over visiting Lynn Tech. McGuffie finished with a whopping 193 yards rushing on 19 carries. See the story and more photos inside today. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) hey first gathered at the corner of Sprague and Salem Streets, exactly a year to the T day after the world changed forever, on September 11, 2001. It was on September 11, 9/11 | SEE PAGE 7 Malden High Girls Basketball says thank you, Senator Markey! The Women’s National Basketball League’s (WNBA) Connecticut Sun played their final annual game at TD Garden recently, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 85-77. In attendance, as guests of U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who is a lifelong Malden resident of Townsend Street in the Edgeworth neighborhood, were members and coaches of the Malden High School Golden Tornado Girls Basketball Team. They are shown above with Sen. Markey! Sen. Markey, 80, earlier this month won the Democratic Primary by a landslide margin over challenger U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, and he is a heavy favorite over a Republican challenger in the November 3 General Election. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools Athletics)
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 SUV crashes through front door of Santa Fe restaurant in Malden Square No injuries reported in bizarre collision; employee pushed across the store in a booth after car burst through the door By Steve Freker T hank heavens it did not happen on a Monday night, when Santa Fe restaurant is the “Burrito Epicenter of Greater Boston,” lining them up out the door with its bargain pricing! On Wednesday morning, September 9, the popular Malden Square eatery met with the bizarre when a driver of an errant SUV crashed right through the front door of Santa Fe Burrito Grill & Bar at 11:00 a.m. No one, including the driver, was reported injured as a result of the crash. Malden Deputy Fire Chief Keith Buchanan told reporters at the scene the driver was “shaken up” but not physically hurt as a result of the accident, and it appeared she hit the wrong pedal while trying to parallel park in front of the establishment. Deputy Chief Buchanan said the car went about halfway through the entrance, taking out most of the front door and the facade. “The glass window above was just hanging by one of the posts, and it weighs about 400 or 500 pounds so it was very dangerous,” Buchanan told reporters. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated The back of the vehicle that crashed through the front of Santa Fe restaurant in Malden Square can be seen protruding from the door as onlookers check out the bizarre scene. (Courtesy Photos) Malden Police helped the driver of this vehicle out of her front seat after arriving on the scene minutes after the crash. (Courtesy Photos) Noting the location of the restaurant and the potential for a lot of pedestrians and the imMalden firefighters were on the scene at the Santa Fe Burrito Grill & Bar (205 Pleasant St., Malden), where a vehicle crashed through the front door at around 11:00 a.m. (Courtesy Photos) pending “lunch rush,” he said, ““It’s very fortunate that nobody was walking by at that time.” Malden Fire and Malden Police were on the scene within minutes of the crash on Pleasant Street, one of Malden’s busiest thoroughfares, in the heart of the downtown, across from the Malden Center MBTA Orange Line station. Malden Police helped the driver, unidentified and described only as an elderly woman, from the vehicle upon arrival, where she was deemed uninjured at the scene, according to reports. Santa Fe restaurant is located in the same building as Malden City Hall. Santa Fe’s ground floor storefront address is 205 Pleasant St., adjacent to City Hall at 215 Pleasant St. Traffic was diverted away from Pleasant Street for about 90 minutes while public safety personnel and two tow trucks extricated the vehicle from the structure. Employees also scoured the inside of the restaurant and cleaned up the many shards of broken glass strewn about the floor and on the tables. An employee inside the restaurant was not injured in the crash, but escaped injury and potentially worse since she was sitting in a large wooden booth with her back to the door. When the mini-SUV crashed through the front door, it struck the booth, sending it sliding across the restaurant. Some effective fixup work created a temporary facade and doorway to the restaurant overnight on Wednesday, and Santa Fe was back in business Thursday by lunchtime, following the bizarre setback.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 3 Lantern Walk is 10 days away! Friends of Fellsmere Heights looking for volunteers T his year’s Lantern Walk will happen on Saturday, September 26, and if you have time, please reach out to info@fellsmereheights.org and volunteer! The Friends of Fellsmere Heights can use any amount of your time at any time from 2:00 p.m. Volunteers can: ● Help set up and/or take down our tent, tables and materials ● Sign people in who want to make lanterns, pinwheels and/ or other projects ● Help attendees with various art projects ● Make sure everyone has fun! This will also be a great time to sign up with Friends of Fellsmere Heights. New City of Malden open space: Lots of people are already using the new open Gerry 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 Dog-walking on Malden’s new open space SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available space near the old Malden Hospital site for things like dog-walking. If you do this, please note that the trash can on Hospital Road is maintained by the Malden DPW. More on the new park later — for now, please plan on joining us at the Lantern Walk! PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Senator Lewis, Representatives Ultrino and Lipper-Garabedian and Mass. Legislature act to keep government out of doctor’s appointments O n July 31, 2026, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to enact a bill to expand reproductive healthcare for Massachusetts residents and ensure that healthcare professionals and patients have more control over personal health by removing legal restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy. On August 10, Governor Maura Healey signed the bill into law as Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2026. According to Reproductive Equity Now, under current law, dozens of Massachusetts patients each year are forced to leave the state to access abortion care after 24 weeks, even in cases involving devastating diagnoses or risks to the patient’s life. The decision to terminate a pregnancy is often in J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws Jason Lewis State Senator Steve Ultrino State Representative S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping response to a medical emergency or a diagnosis incompatible with life. This legislation ensures that the decision to have an abortion later in pregnancy remains between a patient and their healthcare providers, without interference from the government. “When a family learns the devastating news late in pregnancy that they won’t be able to deliver a healthy baby into the world, they shouldn’t be forced to travel to another state to safely end the pregnancy,” said Senator Lewis. “This legislation expands reproductive healthcare in the commonwealth and puts the advice of healthcare providers above the will of politicians.” “It is essential that Massachusetts residents have access to the care they need when facing serious and difficult medical circumstances,” said Representative Ultrino. “Just as crucially, patients and their medical providers must be empowered to make healthcare Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative choices based on the individual circumstances of each case.” “This legislation reaffirms that the Commonwealth protects individuals seeking care and their right to make informed health care decisions with their doctors,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Amid continuous attacks on reproductive rights from the federal government and other states, this legislation ensures that Massachusetts residents can receive necessary abortions here in the Commonwealth, eliminating the need to travel and leave their support systems at home. This legislation affirms the expertise and professional judgement of physicians to support their patients and provide care without hesitation and harmful obstacles.” “An Act prioritizing patient access to care” was enacted by the House (121-35) and Senate. In April 2026, the Senate passed the bill, 36-3.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 5 Housing Families and Citizens Inn announce plans to unite, strengthening services across the North Shore Special to The Advocate H ousing Families and Citizens Inn announced that their Boards of Directors have signed a Letter of Intent to pursue a union between the two agencies, with a target date of November 1, 2026. This announcement follows a comprehensive due diligence process conducted with outside advisors. For more than 40 years, both organizations have been deeply rooted in the communities they serve, providing critical support to individuals and families across the North Shore. This Letter of Intent reflects a shared commitment to long-term sustainability, operational excellence and building stronger, more responsive programs that can better meet evolving community needs. “This partnership is about building a stronger foundation for the future,” said Housing Families CEO Laura Rosi. “By bringing together the strengths of two well-established organizations, we are positioning ourselves to deliver high-quality services more effectively, invest in our people and programs, and remain resilient in an increasingly challenging environment. Most importantly, this partnership allows us to deepen our impact while staying true to the communities that have shaped our work for more than 40 years.” “At a time when the need for our services has never been greater, we’re excited to work with an organization that shares our values and our commitment to those we serve,” added Citizens Inn Executive Director Melissa González. “This union would mean more resources and greater capacity behind the programs our community depends on, now and for decades to come.” Working together as a single organization, the agencies would expand their capacity to serve communities across the North Shore, strengthening their collective impact in advancing housing stability, food security and overall well-being. A unified organization would build on the strengths of both agencies, creating greater opportunities for innovation, advocacy and sustainable growth while preserving the community-centered approach that has defined each organization for decades. As a united organization, Citizens Inn and Housing Families would be better positioned to respond to emerging community needs, achieve greater impact and amplify the voices of the individuals and families they support. About Citizens Inn: Based in Peabody, Massachusetts, the organization provides emergency shelter and transitional supportive housing for families, affordable housing, a food pantry and community meals program through Haven from Hunger, and a Community Resource Center, which is open to the general public, offering direct services and referrals to support food and housing security. Learn more at www.citizensinn.org. About Housing Families Inc.: Since 1986, Housing Families has been providing housing and wellness services to nearly 7,000 people each year. Housing Families is based in Malden and provides homelessness prevention and legal services, emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing for families and individuals. Housing Families also offers wellness services, including food and grocery assistance, a therapeutic and academic outof-school time program and clinical mental health services. Learn more at www.housingfamilies.org. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORRY. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goes above and beyond to get things done. We make it easy for you to get more of what you want. Because here, easy means more. EverettBank.com ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 ~ Malden Musings ~ San Rock 2026, Just One More Thing, Sir By Peter Levine J ust one last word for this Saint Rocco Feast season...to all you youngsters coming up through the Saint Rocco ranks — have patience, grasshoppers! I’m talking to you, Mariano and Carmella Spadafora, Mike and Will Cagno and all the rest of your tradition-loving peeps and paisans. Your time will come. Just ask Andy Rigano (insert smiley face). Before you can ever imagine it, you’ll be running the “big shew.” Be forewarned, it ain’t all fame and glory. The excitement and (comes with the territory) the mundane await you. You’ll soon be ordering the bread and arancini, elbow-deep in braciola production in Albert and Franny’s kitchen, fretting over the weather forecast like the fate of western civilization depends on the weekend’s clouds and eventually graduating to San Rock A&R scouts — making sure the entertainment brings in the pilgrims, keeps them happy and delivers the biggest possible bang for their hard-earned bucks And believe me young’uns, it will sneak up on you. One minute you’re the kids running around Pearl Street, next thing you know, San Rock is sitting in your electronic calendar faster than you can say “Jackie Robinson.” That’s how this thing of ours works. One generation hands the torch to the next. The people you watched growing up eventually step aside, and suddenly you’re the ones standing where they once stood. You’ll be responsible Saint Rocco Malden’s future: Left to right: Nico, Michael, Blake, Will, Carmela, Mariano, Braden, Rylee, Gianna and Liliana. for making sure the Feast continues — not just for another year, but for another generation, and another and another. And, rest assured, Nicky Angelo will continue to be with you every step of the way. Guaranteed! You and your children and Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 4.09 4.60 6.05 $4.91 Full Service ULS $5.559 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! your children’s children are the future of the San Rock Feast. That’s a heavy burden, all agree, but we know who you are and what you’re made of. You’re like wicked smaht kids, fully capable, and more than up for the task. Besides, it’s in your DNA. You have no choice. So, enjoy today. Laugh. Make merry. Soak it all in and let the lifelong memories flow. Because someday you’ll look back on these days and realize just how special they really were. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. where you came from. Because that neighborhood you love so much — the same streets where your parents and grandparents (and for some, great-grandparents) grew up on, the same places where lifelong friendships were formed, families were raised, Sunday dinner was celebrated, faith was practiced and traditions were passed down — will stay with you forever. Those experiences will follow you into your careers and everyday life, passed down to your very own families, and will challenge you when you raise your own bambinos. That’s what the San Rock tradition is really all about. It’s not just a “Feast”! It’s a piece of who you are. Who WE are. It’s tradition. It’s faith. It’s family. And now, kids, it’s (almost) your turn. Viva San Rock! It is said in Malden Musings… ● And now an important message from those crazy cats and kittens from Malden High School’s Bi-Centennial Class of 1976! Bonesy, Frank Levine and the rest of the reunion committee and boosters cordially invite one and all to the 50th class reunion! Yes, those young pups from the class of ’76 will be getting together at the Hilton in Woburn on Saturday, Sept. 26, for fun, frivolity and much merrymaking. Send a check for $76 to Brian “Bonesy” Carroll at 563 Fellsway East in Malden or Venmo Julie Ann at @jasm76. Tickets are reasonably priced at $76 (get it? class of 1976!) with a cash bar cocktail hour at 6 — a swell feed and much merriment to follow immediately after. There’ll be dancing (for those still able), tales of yesteryear both tall and otherwise, maybe a drunken rendition or two of the school fight song — “Our colors are the Blue & Gold, our war cry M.H.S….” and pure unfiltered ’70s-style shenanigans all night long (guys, make sure you limit Rocco’s wine intake!). By the way, nap rooms are available upon request! Insert smiley face and have fun, you crazy kids! ● Speaking of crazy kids, happy 72 years of wedded bliss go out to Edwin and Carol Woods. Lifelong Malden residents and high school sweethearts Edwin (“Ed”) and Carol celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on August 29, 2026. They married at Sacred Heart in Malden Square in 1954 (you read that right). Both alumni of Malden High School’s Class of 1951, raising one of the nicest boys to ever hang around Lincoln Park, Bobby “Woodsy” Wood (believe me, they weren’t all nice like Bobby — insert smiley face). Woodsy is a 1976 MHS graduate and his presence at the 50th reunion would probably be greeted with great big bear hugs. ● By the way, Ed gifted me a wonderful handmade wooden bunk bed for dolls that my fiveyear-old granddaughter Lana simply adored when I gave it to her at Christmas. Thank you, my friend, you made Lana’s morning! ● Rest in peace Marjorie A. MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 7 9/11 | FROM PAGE 1 2002; that was the first time members of Malden’s Fire and Police Departments partook in solemn recollection of the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost due to the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, marking the one-year anniversary of what came to be known as “9/11”. In the years that followed, Malden public safety personnel continued to honor those killed in the attacks on New York City and the Pentagon — across the river from Washington, D.C. — and in a thwarted attack where brave American passengers aborted more potential bloodshed by overcoming hijackers and downing a fourth plane in central Pennsylvania. The term “first responder” was first used in the United States in the early 1970s. Over 50 years later, it is now a wellknown part of the national lexicon, having come into prominence largely since the 9/11 attacks. As a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, particularly due to the hijacked planes taking down the Twin Towers, some 343 members of the New York Fire Dept. (FDNY) died trying to save victims when the Towers collapsed. Also killed were some 50 police officers, 37 Port Authority and 23 NYPD officers. On Friday, September 11, for the 25th time, Malden Police and Fire Honor Guards and many other firefighters and police officers, including Police Chief Marc Gatcomb and Fire Chief Steven Froio, joined with Malden Mayor Gary ChrisMalden Firefighters rang the Remembrance Bell at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremony. (Courtesy Photos/Malden Police Dept.) Malden fire trucks were displayed at the Malden Central Fire Station at 1 Sprague St. and Salem Street, under patriotic bunting, on 9/11 Remembrance Day, Friday, September 11. (Courtesy Photos/Malden Police Dept.) well as those across the nation who protect us from harm with their dedicated service. Also, the mayor implored those in attendance to “never forget the victims of 9/11 as we mark the 25th anniversary of their passing.” “We owe it to these families Malden Firefighters observe the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Friday’s ceremony tenson and city and state elected officials to remember those lost on that fateful day. Many Malden civilian residents also turned out for the moving ceremony, which included remarks from the Mayor. Mayor Christenson, in his remarks, championed both the courage and resilience of Malden’s first responders as to keep the memory of their loved ones alive in our hearts and in our minds,” the Mayor added. The milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals — wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils and readings of victims’ names — and volunteer projects in tribute to a day that about half of U.S. adults remember as the most historic event of their lifetime, according to a new poll. On Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaeda extremists hijacked four commercial jets and crashed them into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing nearly 3,000 people. At the Malden observance a Pledge of Allegiance was followed by the National Anthem and then Mayor Christenson’s 9/11 25th Anniversary address. A Malden firefighter then clanged the memorial bell — set up adjacent to the Central Fire Station at 1 Sprague St. at Salem Street — to honor victims killed in the attacks. Statewide in Massachusetts, Malden Firefighters alongside Malden Police officers at the ceremony many communities held their own 9/11 25th Anniversary remembrance ceremonies, and a major ceremony was held in Boston, led by Mass. Governor Maura Healey. The names of the Massachusetts 9/11 victims were read aloud at the day, as was U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The attacks brought down the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers — icons of U.S. economic power and among the tallest buildings on Earth — and blew a hole in the PenMalden Police Officers and Firefighters at the ceremony in front of the Malden Central Fire Station official statewide commemoration ceremony on the steps and inside the Massachusetts State House in Boston. Nationally, hundreds attended a ceremony held at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City to observe the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, honoring the 2,983 men, women and children killed in the 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center site, the Pentagon, aboard Flight 93 and those killed in the February 26, 1993, World Trade Center bombing. All living former U.S. Presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush — who was in office at the time of the attacks — Barack Obama and Joe Biden, were in attendance in New York City on Fritagon, the U.S. military’s fortress-like headquarters near Washington. The fourth plane was headed for Washington, officials concluded, but the aircraft went down in Pennsylvania after passengers and crew members stormed the cockpit and fought the hijackers. U.S. President Donald Trump attended and spoke at a separate remembrance held at the U.S. Pentagon. “Sept. 11 reminded us of the terrible power of hate,” President Trump said Friday. “The 25 years since have shown us the even greater power of the American spirit to endure and prevail, and to win,” added President Trump, a native New Yorker who had been in New York City on 9/11.
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Welcoming Week: Special Event P lease join the Malden Public Library (MPL) on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., for an evening of learning, culture and meaningful conversation, as part of their Welcoming Week series, “Stories We Share: The Courage To Connect.” Learn more about the journey of one family from Afghanistan to Malden and enjoy traditional Afghan refreshments. This event is cosponsored by the Friends of the Malden Public Library, Malden Reads and MPL. Malden’s 8th Annual Public Safety Day I n commemoration of Fire Prevention Week, the Malden Fire and Police Departments will hold their 8th Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School (29 Wescott St.) on Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fire Prevention Week is a time when all are encouraged to recognize the dangers that can occur in places we feel the safest. Families and residents are invited 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 music, face painting, free hot dogs, slush, pumpkins, raffles and much more! Additionally, Malden Senior Citizens aged 65 or older, who own their home, can call for a free smoke detector check and installation. Call 781-397-7383, Ext. 2107 to schedule an appointment. Fire Prevention Week is observed every October in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire, which 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. Malden High School Class of 1965 Reunion B ack by popular demand! An MHS class of 1965 luncheon gathering will be on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Anthony’s (105 Canal St. in Malden) from 12-5 p.m. — $50.00 per person. Please respond by September 20 with check payable to the following: MHS class of 1965. Mail payment to Bruce Golumb, 151 Aspen Rd., Swampscott, MA 01907. Hope you can join us! Spread the word to other classmates! For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net At Mosesian Arts, artists find inspiration in the natural world and interpret it in many wonderful and surprising ways Malden artist among exhibitors T he Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to showcase a diverse body of artworks from its current artist members. The annual exhibition gives artist members the opportunity to demonstrate many and various ways to create work. In addition, artists explore a wide selection of themes. Several of the artists have turned to nature for ideas and reflection. Others have chosen to work abstractly and focus on the artistic process itself. In “Shimmering Moonlight, a Quiet Night at the Lake,” Malden artist Sand T Kalloch finds inspiration in places she has been, and the places she wants to be. These reference points assist her to make connections across reality and fantasy. In presenting this body of work, she hopes to encourage conversations about the reality we live in and the landscapes of the imagination. The talent and dedication of the 42 artists participating in this year’s exhibition are shown through painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed-media work, sculptural pieces, and fiber art. Creativity, imagination and originality are the common threads that unify the work in this exhibit. Members Exhibition 2026 is on display at the Center, which is located at 321 Arsenal St. in Watertown, from September 11 to November 6, 2026. The public is cordially invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. The Center’s mission is to enrich the lives of diverse audiences and participants by providing exceptional experiences in theater, visual and literary art. For more information please contact Director of Visual Arts Boriana Kantcheva at 617 923-0100 x 8305 or borianakantcheva@mosesianarts.org
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 9 Malden Soccer rolls in season opener, 4-1 win over Malden Catholic Caballero Valencia (2 goals), Kalefa and Varges Concha score for Tornados By Steve Freker S enior co-captains Juan Caballero Valencia and Abdul Kalefa led the way with three goals between them, and Malden High School displayed some effective passing and defense on Tuesday afternoon as well. It all added up to a 4-1 season-opening victory over visiting nonleaguer Malden Catholic at Pine Barks Park. The win started the season right for Malden (1-0-0), which was right back in action yesterday, September 10, in its Greater Boston League (GBL) opener versus Lynn English. Head Coach Jeremiah Smith’s Golden Tornado squad stays quite busy with a third game, Saturday on the road at Woburn High with a 1:30 p.m. start. Caballero Valencia got Malden off to a fast start when he got pulled down in the penalty area 12 minutes into the first half and was awarded a penalty kick, connecting on the PK for a 1-0 Malden lead. Next up on the scoring list was fellow co-captain Kalefa, who scored his first goal of the year for a 2-0 Malden lead, drilling it right inside the right pole. That’s how it stood at halftime, despite some spirited offense by Malden Catholic at the end of the half and several solid shots on goal, defended by Malden High junior goaltender Wender De Abreu Moura. De Abreu Moura was solid on the day overall with 10 saves, just missing the shutout when Malden Catholic broke through nine minutes into the second half. That goal cut the Malden lead to 2-1, signaling a timeout shortly afterward by Coach Smith. “We had better scoring opportunities in the first half and were a bit sluggish to start the second half. We needed a spark,” Coach Smith said. That spark did appear 15 minutes into the second half when Malden junior Giuseppe Varges Concha scored his first career varsity goal to make it 3-1 Malden, giving the Tornados some breathing room. Two minutes later, Caballero Valencia struck again, scoring his second goal of the game to make it 4-1 Malden. For Caballero Valencia, it was his first-ever two-goal game for the third-year varsity player. Coach Smith called it “a very good start, lots of energy and some timely scoring, for sure. We have a lot of new, first-time varsity players, only a couple of guys with a lot of experience.” “The best part about the game was the way we shared the ball. The passing was great and it was consistent the whole game, something we have really been working on,” Coach Smith said. “Wender played really well in goal and we defended well in front of him.” Malden High School soccer players, from left to right: Juan Caballero Valencia (2), Abdul Kalefa, Giuseppe Varges Concha and goalkeeper Wender De Abreu Moura. (Advocate Photo) From left to right : The sophomores subbing in and contributing to the victory were Eduard Monge Chavez and Richardo Lopez Quintero. (Advocate Photo) The Malden High Boys Soccer Team celebrated a big win over Malden Catholic on Tuesday. (Advocate Photo)
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 ‘Three’s a Crowd’ for Malden in season-opening win, 26-20 Trio of Powers, Charles (3 TDs) and McGuffie (193 yds. rushing) combine to crank out nearly 400 yards of offense By Steve Freker W hat a true “Opening Night” it was for Malden High football in this game. Not only was it the first game of the season for the team for the 2026 campaign, it was also the career debut for two of the most prolific performers. Add in another dominating performance by tried-and-true star runner Jayden McGuffie (19 carries, 193 yards, 1 TD), and Malden had itself a big win in its first night of the new season, 26-20 over visiting Lynn Tech. In a game that seemed far more dominating for Malden than the final score, the Golden Tornados (1-0) never trailed and showed a lot of reasons why they intend to be reckoned with in the Greater Boston League this year. Malden turned the tide over last seasons by prevailing in its season opener, having fallen to the same Lynn Tech Tigers team last season in the first game in Lynn. Malden meant business early and held tough late when the Tigers — to their credit — did not lay down and cut the lead to a single score at the end. For the bulk of the game, Malden controlled the play on both sides of the ball and ended up having a monster night offensively, piling up close to 350 yards overall. Leading the way was a “usual suspect” in star running back Jayden McGuffie, as well as a pair of newcomers in first-year senior quarterback James Powers and senior wide receiver Jemiah Charles. McGuffie, a record-setting junior, scored the first touchdown for Malden, a 12-yard burst over left end with 3:31 to go in the first quarter. A point-after kick attempt was no good and Malden led, 6-0. McGuffie was his usual workhorse self, carrying the ball 25 times for 193 yards, adding to the career total, which already makes the all-time leading rusher at Malden High have close to 4,000 yards. Malden continued to play a physical game on both sides of the ball and came up with a big defensive spark when Lynn Tech got the ball and drove 65 yards Lynn Tech 0 6 6 8—20 Malden MALDEN 26, LYNN TECH 20 6 6 6 8—26 First quarter Malden — Jayden McGuffie 12-yard run (kick failed) Second quarter Malden — Jemiah Charles 65-yard pass from James Powers (pass failed) Lynn Tech — Daniel Mendaz 79-yard kickoff return (run failed) Third quarter Malden — Jemiah Charles 59-yard pass from James Powers (rush failed) Lynn Tech — Xavier Rodriguez 11-yard run (pass failed) Fourth quarter Malden — Jemiah Charles 19-yard pass from James Powers (Jayden McGuffie run) Lynn Tech — Xavier Rodriguez 44-yard pass from Dylan Chavez LEADING THE WAY: Flying out with the U.S. and Golden Tornado flags to lead the Tornado team onto the field are members of Malden Public Schools/Malden Recreation first-ever Middle Schools Grade 7-8 football squad. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) to the Tornado 19-yard line early in the second quarter. On a thirdand-goal play, a Lynn Tech pass was intercepted in the end zone by Malden defensive back Josh Bly. Bly had a solid game overall with multiple tackles as well as a fumble recovery later in the game: in the third quarter. Lynn Tech turned the ball over four times, mostly due to Tornado defensive pressure. Malden then scored again on a bomb toss from Powers to Charles — 65 yards and touchdown. The Powers-to-Charles Connection proved to be the magic touch all night, as the
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 11 IMPRESSIVE DEBUT: In his first-ever game in a Malden High uniform, quarterback James Powers shined, throwing three touchdown passes. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) two connected three times for scores, including a 59-yard TD catch by Charles in the third quarter to put Malden ahead, 18-6. A third TD for Charles — and TD pass #3 for Powers — was a 19-yarder in the right corner of the end zone in the fourth quarter. McGuffie scored a two-point conversion on Charles’ third TD catch in the final period. For the night, Charles had “go check the records” numbers — 4 receptions, 3 TDs and 156 yards receiving. Powers, in his first game playing Malden football, coming out for the team in his senior year, completed 8 of 11 passes for 175 yards. *** EXTRA POINTS: The Golden Tornado football boss was pleased with the opening night performance. “It was a good start for us as a team, especially on offense. We got the job done putting up some good numbers,” said Malden Head Coach Witche Exilhomme. “We expect a good night, every night from Jayden [McGuffie] and we got it. It was great to see James [Powers] and Jemiah [Charles] break out like that and get our passing game going.” Exilhomme pointed to the play of the offensive line — led by senior 6-5, 345 two-way tackle Noah Granderson — as a key to the win. “Those guys opened hopes for Jayden and the other backs and also proINTERCEPTED! Malden’s Josh Bly (4) leaps high in the air to intercept a Lynn Tech pass in the end zone. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) tected James [Powers] and gave him time to set up... Malden’s defense did a solid job overall on the night, limiting Lynn Tech’s offense when it had to, especially in the second half. Josh Bly, senior captain Dante Bell and sophomore Brendan Gillis played lockdown defense in the secondary and linebackers Jamaurie Brown and Ryann Viera were strong up front along with junior Jamal Hakkaoui on the defensive front... Malden will renew a former longtime Greater Boston League rivalry in another non-league game Friday night when it travels north up Route to Tanner Country to take on the Peabody Tanners in a 7:00 p.m. game. Malden junior Jayden McGuffie (2) burst through a trio of Lynn Tech runners on his way to another gain. He ran for just under 200 yards (193) in the Tornado victory on Friday night. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) It was “Blue and Gold Spirit Night” on Friday at the Malden vs. Lynn Tech game hosted and sponsored by the Golden Tornado Club, the booster club for MHS Athletics, as shown by the fans with the colorful beads and pompoms, which were distributed free of charge by the club. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Junior captain Jayden McGuffie (2), at left, and senior captain Noah Granderson, at right, lead the way as the team stands during the National Anthem. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang)
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 51 - Report No. 37 September 7-11, 2026 By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local representatives voted with their party’s leadership in the 2026 session through Sept. 11. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 125 votes from the 2026 House session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not votes on local issues. The votes of the 130 Democrats were compared to the votes of Democratic Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). Mariano missed eight roll call votes so on those eight roll calls, we used the vote of Mariano’s Majority Leader Rep. Mike Moran (D-Brighton). The votes of the 24 Republicans were compared to the votes of House Republican Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). On the 125 roll calls, Mariano and Jones voted the same way on 75 roll calls (60 percent) and voted the opposite way from each other on 50 roll calls (40 percent.) THE DEMOCRATS: A total of 100 (76.9 percent) of the 130 Democrats voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time. There were only 30 Democratic representatives who voted differently than Mariano on any roll calls. And 14 of those only voted differently from Mariano just one time. The Democratic representative who voted the least percentage of time with Mariano was Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) who voted with Mariano only 86 percent of the time. Garry did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on this. The other four Democrats who voted the opposite of Mariano the most times are Reps. Alan Silvia (D-Fall River) who voted with Mariano 93.1 percent of the time; David Robertson (D-Tewksbury) who voted with Mariano 94.4 percent of the time; Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville) who voted with Mariano 95.1 percent of the time; and Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) who voted with Mariano 95.2 percent of the time. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked those four representatives why with Jones the least percentage of times are Reps. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) who both voted with Jones 86.7 percent of the time; David DeCoste (R-Norwell) who voted with Jones 88 percent of the time; Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer) who voted with jones 88.7 percent of the time; and Joe McKenna who voted with Jones 88.8 percent. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked they voted so many times the opposite of Mariano, while 100 of their colleagues voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time. Only Rep. Silvia responded. Reps. Robertson, Uyterhoeven and Connolly did not respond. Rep. Silvia responded: A spokesperson from Silvia’s office told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “Rep. Silvia does not vote against the speaker simply for the sake of opposition. Every vote is considered on its merits and through the lens of what best serves the residents of the 7th Bristol District. When those priorities align with House leadership, he is pleased to support them. When they do not, he has the independence to vote according to his conscience and the needs of the people he was elected to represent.” Beacon Hill Roll Call also asked all 100 representatives who voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time to explain why they did so. Only two responded. Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley), Speaker Mariano'sAssistant Majority Leader, said, “Of course, I vote with the speaker 100 percent of the time, as do most Democrats, because his position reflects my views and the views of the majority of the caucus.” Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) said, “You’ve got the question backwards. Speaker Mariano votes with the members. What you see on the floor is a result of what the members collectively prioritize. And through the committee process we communicate how best to present the issues.” The other 98 representatives who voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time did not respond to Beacon Hill Roll Call. They are: Reps. James Arciero (D-Westford), James Arena-DeRosa (D-Holliston), Shirley Arriaga (D-Chicopee), Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy), Jennifer Balinsky Armini (D-Marblehead), John Barrett (D-North Adams), David Biele (D-South Boston), Hannah Bowen (D-Beverly), Antonio Cabral (D-New Bedford), Daniel Cahill (D-Lynn), Simon Cataldo (D-Concord), Tackey Chan (D-Quincy), Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington), Rob Consalvo (D-Hyde Park), Mark Cusack (D-Braintree), Leigh Davis (D-Great Barrington), Michael Day (D-Stoneham), Kip Diggs (D-Barnstable), Mindy Domb (D-Amherst), Kate Donaghue (D-Westborough), Daniel Donahue (D-Worcester), Paul Donato (D-Medford), Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton), Patricia Duffy (D-Holyoke), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield), Carole Fiola (D-Fall River), Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis), Brandy Fluker-Reid (D-Mattapan), William Galvin (D-Canton), Sean Garballey (D-Arlington), Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea), Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), Carlos Gonzalez (D-Springfield), Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough), Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), Ryan Hamilton (D-Methuen), Christopher Hendricks (D-New Bedford), Kate Hogan (D-Stow), Kevin Honan (D-Boston), Tara Hong (D-Lowell), Daniel Hunt (D-Dorchester), Kristin Kassner (D-Hamilton), Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate), Mary Keefe (D-Worcester), Sally Kerans (D-Danvers), Meghan Kilcoyne (D-Clinton), Michael Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg), Kathleen LaNatra (D-Kingston), John Lawn (D-Watertown), David LeBoeuf (D-Worcester), Jack Lewis (D-Framingham), David Linsky (D-Natick), Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose), Jay Livingstone (D-Boston), Hadley Luddy (D-Orleans), Bill MacGregor (D-Boston), Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston), John Mahoney (D-Worcester), Joseph McGonagle (D-Everett), Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham), Rita Mendes (D-Brockton), Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Thomas Moakley (D-Falmouth), Samantha Montano (D-Boston), John Moran (D-South End), Michael Moran (D-Brighton), Frank Moran (D-Lawrence), James Murphy (D-Weymouth), Brian Murray (D-Milford), James O'Day (D-West Boylston), Edward Philips (D-Sharon), BridgetPlouffe (D-Brockton), Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield), Adrianne Ramos (D-North Andover), Orlando Ramos (D-Springfield), Sean Reid (D-Lynn), Estela Reyes (D-Lawrence), John Rogers (D-Norwood), Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin), Daniel Ryan (D-Charlestown), Amy Sangiolo (D-Newton), Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown), Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough), Greg Schwartz (D-Newton), Priscila Sousa (D-Framingham), Thomas Stanley (D-Waltham), Mark Sylvia (D-Fairhaven), Andrew Tarr (D-Gloucester), Joshua Tarsky (D-Needham), Chynah Tyler (D-Roxbury), Steven Ultrino (D-Malden), Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill), Tommy Vitolo (D-Brookline), Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody), Richard Wells (D-Milton), Bud Williams (D-Springfield), Christopher Worrell (D-Boston) and Jonathan Zlotnik (D-Gardner). THE REPUBLICANS: None of the 24 GOP members voted with Jones 100 percent of the time. The Republican representative who voted the least percentage of times with Jones is Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) who voted with Jones only 78.4 percent of the time. “For too long the Republican party has played ‘Democrat Lite,’ hoping for scraps from the table of funding to bring home to their districts,” Gaskey told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “I was sent to Beacon Hill to stand up and say, 'No more.'I ran on change and helping the Republican party differentiate from the Democrats and using my vote to stand up against radical far left policies that hurt my district and constituents is one way of doing that.” Rounding out the top five GOP representatives who voted those four representatives why they voted against Jones on several roll calls. Reps. Boldyga, Lombardo, DeCoste and Berthiaume did not respond. THE UNENROLLED: Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) is the only unenrolled House member and is not affiliated with either the Republican or Democratic party. We based her record on how many times she voted with Democratic House Speaker Ron Mariano. She voted with Mariano 97.5 percent of the time. THE CRITICS: Aaron Singer, the producer and director of the documentary “Shadows on the Hill”: "The lockstep votes make more sense when you consider the levers leadership holds over everyone else. Four in 10 families struggled to afford healthcare last year, yet every House Democrat voted to make the Senate healthcare bill friendlier to the insurance industry. What's more likely: 100% of Democrats thought that rewrite was best for their district, or nobody wanted to cross the guy who controls their pay, power and perks?" Mary Connaughton, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Government Transparency at the Pioneer Institute: “These numbers reveal just how damaging a run amok stipend system can be - one that rewards loyalty to the speaker over true representation of the people.” Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance: “It proves the legislative system is broken. Not much more can be said of it.” Scotia Hille, Act on Mass Executive Director: “Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns are home to an incredible diversity of residents, voices, ideas and opinions. And a functional democracy should reflect that.The results from this legislative session once again show that a single voice matters in the Statehouse: that
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 13 of the representative from Quincy. Voters should ask themselves if that is representation enough for them.” PERCENTAGE OF TIMES LOCAL SREPRESENTATIVES VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY'S LEADERSHIP IN 2026 THROUGH SEPT. 11 The percentage next to the representative's name represents the percentage of times the representative supported his or her party’s leadership in 2026 through September 11. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the representative opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some representatives voted on all 125 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. Rep. Paul Donato 100 percent (0) Rep. Steven Ultrino 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL STREAMLINE NEW HOUSING – The Pioneer Institute issued a report that it says identifies ten straightforward permitting and administrative changes that can be initiated by cities and towns without waiting for lawmakers on Beacon Hill to act. The report says action by cities and towns can “reduce the time and cost of building new homes, at a time when housing costs are helping drive residents to lower-cost states.” “We keep hearing the same story: families and employers are choosing New Hampshire, Rhode Island or states further afield because it’s simply cheaper to live and build there,” said Jim Stergios, executive director of the institute. “Municipalities can’t single-handedly fix the state’s housing shortage, but they don’t have to wait for Beacon Hill to stop making it worse. This paper gives them a concrete roadmap to clear out the friction in their own back offices.” The suggested changes include making online permitting information clear, easily accessible and consistent with zoning; using a standardized online portal for permit application submittals; offering developers a pre-application meeting with municipal department heads and local board members; coordinating peer reviews early in the process; requiring training for local board members; and minimizing the number of local officials who hold sway over subjective criteria. “Much of the delay and added cost in residential permitting is invisible to the public,” said Andrew Mikula, Pioneer Institute’s Chief Housing Economist and the author of the report. “Contentious town meeting and city council votes make headlines, but there is real potential for streamlining and standardization in the back-office interactions between applicants, staff and volunteer board members that happen long before any public hearing.” BROWNSBERGER WINS RECOUNT – Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) eked out a 35vote victory in a recount of the votes in the Senate Suffolk and Middlesex District which consists of Belmont, Watertown and parts of Boston and Cambridge. Brownsberger, a key member of Senate President Spilka’s leadership team, also presides over most Senate sessions. He edged out challenger Daniel Lander of Boston who was backed by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. This race became a proxy war over some voters’ dissatisfaction with the Beacon Hill status quo and a test of Wu's political strength after Brownsberger helped defeat her tax reclassification push in 2024. Wu’s proposal would have allowed the city of Boston to shift more of its property tax burden onto commercial real estate in fiscal years 2027 through 2029. In a statement about the recount results, Lander congratulated Brownsberger and said his own campaign showed "this district is hungry for change." "While this race did not end as we'd hoped, I am so deeply proud of the campaign we built,” said Lander. "I know we have woken up the State Senate and sent a message loud and clear that the days of delay and inaction must end now." “I am just grateful to be able to continue to serve,” Brownsberger said. “I look forward to getting back to work.” $10 BILLION IN MARIJUANA SALES—The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) announced that Massachusetts marijuana establishments have exceeded $10 billion in all-time gross sales. The milestone comes nearly a decade after voters approved adultuse cannabis in the November 2016 election, and nearly eight years after the November 2018 opening of the state’s first two adult-use retail stores opened in Northampton and Leicester. “The adult-use cannabis market has grown quickly since the first retail stores opened in 2018, and now reliably generates more than $1.5 billion in gross sales annually,” said CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern. “As the industry enters its next phase with new license types and operators, we look forward to continuing our mission of overseeing a safe, equitable cannabis market for Massachusetts consumers and patients.” “The licensees that comprise the adult-use industry deserve congratulations for safely growing the industry from scratch and providing a significant return to Massachusetts taxpayers through sales, excise and local taxes along the way,” noted Commissioner Anthony Wilson. “As commissioners, we will continue the work of making sure the industry continues to grow carefully, safely and equitably.” CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE – The House and Senate in July approved two different versions of a primary care and health care affordability bill. The House version includes a provision that would eliminate the civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse. The Senate version does not include that provision. A House-Senate conference committee is working on hammering out a compromise version of the two bills. Under current law, effective for abuse that took place after June 26, 2014, survivors must sue within 35 years of the abuse, or within seven years of discovering that the abuse caused them psychological harm. However, the clock does not start ticking until the survivor turns 18. In practice, that caps most claims around age 53 and leaves survivors whose window has already closed with no path back into court. Supporters say the provision would eliminate the deadlines that currently bar many survivors from ever bringing a civil claim. They note the provisions will open a two-year window allowing survivors whose claims have already expired under current law to revive them against both perpetrators and the institutions that enabled or concealed the abuse. Moving forward, it will also allow survivors to sue individuals and institutions responsible for their abuse at any point in their lives, with no filing deadline. Research cited by Enough Abuse shows that most survivors take years, often decades, to come forward. More than half delay disclosure by five years or more, and the typical age at first disclosure to anyone, including a spouse, is not until the survivor's 50s. Roughly one in five survivors never disclose their abuse at all. Male survivors tend to wait longest, often more than two decades. Enough Abuse argues that this pattern of delayed disclosure is caused by the abuse itself, through shame, fear and manipulation engineered by an abuser the child is taught to trust, and that a fixed civil deadline modeled on an ordinary accident claim misunderstands the long-lasting harm child sexual abuse causes. “Speaker Mariano and the House took a meaningful step forward for survivors, and we are deeply grateful for it,” said Jetta Bernier, executive director of Enough Abuse. “Survivors of childhood sexual abuse have waited long enough. The Senate now has the opportunity to stand with the House and make sure [the provision] is part of the final bill that goes to the governor this session.” “Massachusetts is among the weakest states in the country on this issue,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), who pointed out that 19 states, two territories and the federal government have already eliminated the civil statute of limitations for some or all childhood sexual abuse claims, and 31 states and three territories have enacted revival windows allowing survivors with expired claims to return to court. “Many abusers and the institutions that protect them have not had to answer for what they did. They’ve just had to wait out the clock and let the statute of limitations run out. That is exactly what this legislation is designed to stop. Survivors in Massachusetts deserve no less than what most states have already done.” THE $72.80 PROJECT – Northampton 20-year-old Vassar College student Noah DaubeValois has launched the $72.80 Project, a podcast series spotlighting the financial realities faced by nursing home and rest home residents surviving on a $72.80 a month personal allowance. Currently, the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA), the monthly stipend Medicaid (MassHealth) recipients are permitted to retain from their income, is $72.80 to cover personal essentials not funded by facilities. Supporters note that In Massachusetts, one of the most expensive states in the country, the PNA has remained stagnant at $72.80 per month (roughly $2.40 per day) since fiscal year 2008. By contrast states such as Alaska allow up to $200 per month, Nevada provides $163 and Florida grants $160. Daube-Valois created the project after spending the summer coordinating activities for residents at Rockridge Retirement Community in Northampton. “Some of the activities I facilitate are trips to the Big Y and Walmart,” said Daube-Valois “Recently, an older resident broke down in tears explaining that on $72.80 a month, after meeting his personal care needs, he cannot even afford to take his grandson out for ice cream like his own grandfather did for him. When our elders are forced to ration basic dignity in one of the wealthiest states in the nation, policy has failed. I created this podcast to spark a multi-generational fight for the right thing to do.” The group Dignity Alliance Massachusetts has designated raising the PNA as one of its primary legislative priorities. Several measures, pending before the Legislature, propose increasing the monthly allowance and indexing future adjustments to inflation. “For nearly two decades, nursing home residents on MassHealth have had their discretionary income frozen while the cost of everyday living skyrocketed,” said former Sen. Dick Moore, chair of the Legislative Workgroup for Dignity Alliance Massachusetts. “Noah’s podcast brings human faces and lived experiences to numbers on a budget sheet. It’s past time for the LegBHRC | SEE PAGE 18
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Malden DANIEL L. GROVER III, Collector Notice of Tax Taking TO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on OCTOBER 20, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Collector’s Office, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, Room 210, Malden, MA, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, the following described parcel(s) of land will BE TAKEN FOR THE City of Malden for non-payment of taxes due thereon, with the interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid in full before that date. Please note that the amounts listed below represent only unpaid principal tax for the specified fiscal year(s). Assessed Owner(s): 15 Madison Street LLC Property to be Taken: 15 Madison Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 67486, Page 143 Map/Block/Parcel: 062 308 809 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $3,837.58 Assessed Owner(s): Maplewood Venture LLC Property to be Taken: 200 Maplewood Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 763, Page 173, Doc. 1208264, Cert. 224285 Map/Block/Parcel: 127 435 502 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $6,342.96 Assessed Owner(s): Mark Deveau, Trustee of Red Ten Ten Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 231-233 Salem Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 29019, Page 231 Map/Block/Parcel: 094 738 844 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $12,642.66 Assessed Owner(s): Imani Temple, Inc. Subsequent Owner(s): Haitian Nazarene Church of Malden Property to be Taken: 264 Salem Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 26720, Page 267 Subsequent: Book 83597, Page 126 Map/Block/Parcel: 093 708 817 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,682.02 Assessed Owner(s): Adams Real Estate Investment Corporation Property to be Taken: 361-365 Main Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 15673, Page 559 Map/Block/Parcel: 075 283 301 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $22,626.61 Assessed Owner(s): Uni Realty Group LLC Property to be Taken: 369 Salem Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 69446, Page 567 Map/Block/Parcel: 102 732 203 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,430.01 Assessed Owner(s): 399 Main Street Malden, LLC Property to be Taken: 399 Main Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81216, Page 6 Map/Block/Parcel: 075 272 203 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $6,664.60 Assessed Owner(s): Phan Duong & Tsan Phan Property to be Taken: 484-486 Ferry Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 55833, Page 109 Map/Block/Parcel: 083 400 003 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $584.82 Assessed Owner(s): Christos Nikolopoulos Property to be Taken: 932 Salem Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 49154, Page 316 Map/Block/Parcel: 152 570 001 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $3,249.98 Assessed Owner(s): Matthew E. Brennan Property to be Taken: 1 Glenwood Street 2 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 49327, Page 72 Map/Block/Parcel: 010 074 4142 Fiscal Year 2023 and 2025 Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Amount: $157.13 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,424.83 Assessed Owner(s): Eileen F. Fitzgerald & Charles E. Fitzgerald Subsequent Owner(s): Erin Patricia Fitzgerald Property to be Taken: 101 Cushing Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 27638, Page 67 Map/Block/Parcel: 017 010 003 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $400.00 Assessed Owner(s): Arlene Sano (Representitive of Lorene Harling) Subsequent Owner(s): Latrell Garner & Vidal Garner Property to be Taken: 109 Essex Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 60503, Page 458 Subsequent: Book 83436, Page 81 Map/Block/Parcel: 099 454 403 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $7,724.52 Assessed Owner(s): Claire M. Moore, Ralph B. Moore & James J. Moore Subsequent Owner: James J Moore Property to be Taken: 11 Brackenbury Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 20786, Page 231 Map/Block/Parcel: 066 314 413 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,934.57 Assessed Owner(s): Lew Gitelman Alex Brown-Gitelman Property to be Taken: 111 Devir Street, Unit 101 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 82778, Page 52 Map/Block/Parcel: 041 171 128101 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $515.89 Assessed Owner(s): Antonietta Guckert Property to be Taken: 112 Maple Street #2 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 143, Page 56, Doc. 1749957, Cert. U25531 Map/Block/Parcel: 022 128 801 37 Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Tax Amount: $1,862.30 Assessed Owner(s): Audrey M. Cabral-Pini Property to be Taken: 12 Francis Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 17408, Page 534 Map/Block/Parcel: 011 079 910 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,378.54 Assessed Owner(s): Qingling Huang Subsequent Owner(s): Yinghua Shen Property to be Taken: 13 U-6 Dexter Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 123, Page 4, Doc. 1616854, Cert. U22466 Subsequent: Book 174, Page 82, Cert. U31091, Doc. 1973328 Map/Block/Parcel: 022 128 80126 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,124.31 Assessed Owner(s): Parham Pouladdej & Payman Pouladdej Property to be Taken: 138 Beltran Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 22012, Page 87 Map/Block/Parcel: 008 057 723 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,809.88 Assessed Owner(s): Rene Flerime & Adilca Flerime Property to be Taken: 146 Glendale Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 47648, Page 135 Map/Block/Parcel: 163 573 321 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,197.62 Assessed Owner(s): Huong T. Le Subsequent Owner(s): Huong Le & Van Dat Le Property to be Taken: 16 Bishop Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81883, Page 472 Subsequent: Book 83865, Page 40 Map/Block/Parcel: 136 659 908 Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $95.55 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,318.73 Assessed Owner(s): Giovani Miranda Property to be Taken: 16 Faulkner Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 80365, Page 269 CONT’D NEXT PAGE
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 15 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Map/Block/Parcel: 102 733 305 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $15,326.22 Assessed Owner(s): John Robert Martin Wheeler Property to be Taken: 160 Lawrence Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81746, Page 98 Map/Block/Parcel: 170 514 405 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,272.95 Assessed Owner(s): Joan R. Magnusson & Omar B. Magnusson Property to be Taken: 167 Glenwood Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 50091, Page 488 Map/Block/Parcel: 005 021 143 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,134.07 Assessed Owner(s): Lau Tak Wong & Ban Qiao Mai Property to be Taken: 177-179 Harvard Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 53921, Page 354 Map/Block/Parcel: 100 446 609 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $5,056.74 Assessed Owner(s): Joseph J. Larios, Michele Larios & Mitchell M. Larios Property to be Taken: 178 Tremont Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 79872, Page 428 Map/Block/Parcel: 071 824 467 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,714.03 Assessed Owner(s): Tsering Topgyal & Dolma Tsering Property to be Taken: 18 Granville Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 73078, Page 277 Map/Block/Parcel: 104 714 433 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,436.16 Assessed Owner(s): Vito S. Gerardi & Theresa Gerardi Property to be Taken: 18 Shurtleff Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 13100, Page 524 Map/Block/Parcel: 169 541 111 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,551.24 Assessed Owner(s): Munther Baara Property to be Taken: 180 Mountain Avenue, Unit 21 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 66009, Page 303 Map/Block/Parcel: 072 824 49121 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $993.63 Assessed Owner(s): Joseph C. Cheung & Ida Chor-Wan-Cheung Subsequent Owner(s): LBROBINSON REALTY, LLC. Property to be Taken: 181-183 Harvard Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 22002, Page 222 Subsequent: Book 83718, Page 26 Map/Block/Parcel: 100 446 610 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,286.83 Assessed Owner(s): RT Kelley Realty, LLC Property to be Taken: 185-187 Highland Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 61484, Page 210 Map/Block/Parcel: 038 206 605 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $7,419.02 Assessed Owner(s): Robert H. Bailey III & Marc D. Foley, Trustees of 193 Mount Vernon Street Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 193 Mount Vernon Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 78688, Page 386 Map/Block/Parcel: 090 771 103 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,046.09 Assessed Owner(s): Jameson McCarthy, Edward Magee, Jamelle Magee as Co-Trustees of the Eleanor C. Mire Irrevocable Trust Property to be Taken: 193 Olive Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 75825, Page 541; Book 1563, Page 169, Doc. 1855956, Cert. 274378 Map/Block/Parcel: 147 621 111 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $368.44 Assessed Owner(s): Nikki Luciani Property to be Taken: 2 Oakland Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 39943, Page 206 Map/Block/Parcel: 042 211 106 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $3,051.87 Assessed Owner(s): Hung Tran & Thuy-Anh Hoang Vo Property to be Taken: 2 Summit Terrace Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 57513, Page 311 Map/Block/Parcel: 115 722 209 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,758.68 Assessed Owner(s): Verlon Moore, Jr. & Joseph Moore, Trustees of the Moore Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 23 Newton Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 47348, Page 460 Map/Block/Parcel: 097 424 410 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,209.07 Assessed Owner(s): Rob Burk Property to be Taken: 23 Rockwell Street, Unit 3 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 65527, Page 512 Map/Block/Parcel: 135 653 30203 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,083.09 Assessed Owner(s): Beena E. Thomas & Cherian M. Chacko Property to be Taken: 260 Main Street 201 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 58295, Page 54 Map/Block/Parcel: 062 308 813 201 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,680.78 Assessed Owner(s): Allen R. Neale & Mary E. Neale Subsequent Owner(s): Sheng Ping Ou & Meijuan Ren Property to be Taken: 26-28 Talbot Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 12654, Page 535 Subsequent: Book 83109, Page 89 Map/Block/Parcel: 029 143 304 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $3,565.83 Assessed Owner(s): Felipe A. Villajulca Property to be Taken: 26-28 Thacher Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 68764, Page 286 Map/Block/Parcel: 038 206 608 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,953.42 Assessed Owner(s): Alcineia Tomaz Subsequent Owner(s): Iraj Rai & Usha Rai Property to be Taken: 28 Roberts Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81564, Page 320 Subsequent: Book 84819, Page 103 Map/Block/Parcel: 152 571 184 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,724.80 Assessed Owner(s): Maureen Connolly, Florence V. Ciampa Life Estate Property to be Taken: 281 Forest Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 68478, Page 393 Map/Block/Parcel: 107 778 806 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,001.41 Assessed Owner(s): Anthony Sequeira & John M. Nelson, IV Property to be Taken: 34 Lawrence Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 1517, Page 38, Doc. 1772882, Cert. 266243 Map/Block/Parcel: 174 528 803 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $7,891.93 Assessed Owner(s): Kim Harrington & Julio Osorio Property to be Taken: 35 Fellsmere Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 51291, Page 573 Map/Block/Parcel: 018 003 307 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $5,898.37 Assessed Owner(s): Ronald D. Lewis & Mary E. lewis Subsequent Owner(s): Jose A. Urias Property to be Taken: 35 Hazelwood Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 83644, Page 2 Subsequent: Book 83644, Page 5 Map/Block/Parcel: 097 423 310 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $863.84 Assessed Owner(s): Vaibhav Maddiwar & Dipti Maddiwar Subsequent Owner(s): Casey Hu & Lily Hu Property to be Taken: 35 Tea Party Way Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70388, Page 527 Subsequent: Book 83919, Page 45 Map/Block/Parcel: 157 634 416 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,792.46 Assessed Owner(s): Margaret L. Clarke Property to be Taken: 37 Newton Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 29159, Page 58 Map/Block/Parcel: 097 424 413 CONT’D NEXT PAGE
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $3,209.01 Assessed Owner(s): Zhen Yi Lei & Karen Shi Yun Lei Property to be Taken: 380 Fellsway East Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 53819, Page 83 Map/Block/Parcel: 015 009 911 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,122.35 Assessed Owner(s): Paul Humphrey & Lori Somers Property to be Taken: 392 Lebanon Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 51926, Page 371 Map/Block/Parcel: 111 786 615 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $5,880.64 Assessed Owner(s): 39-40 Columbia LLC Property to be Taken: 39-41 Columbia Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 80095, Page 307 Map/Block/Parcel: 134 654 408 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $8,559.66 Assessed Owner(s): Helen Hong Chen Property to be Taken: 402-404 Charles Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 65528, Page 391 Map/Block/Parcel: 034 193 310 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $6,815.11 Assessed Owner(s): Patricia A. Romero Property to be Taken: 416-418 Lebanon Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70364, Page 328 Map/Block/Parcel: 111 783 341 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $7,645.63 Assessed Owner(s): Brian D. Flynn Property to be Taken: 42-221 Loomis Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 165, Page 5, Doc. 1909195, Cert. U29231 Map/Block/Parcel: 159 622 222 221 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,268.63 Assessed Owner(s): Simon Bol Deng Property to be Taken: 45 Swan Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 68299, Page 412 Map/Block/Parcel: 149 627 739 Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $187.90 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $381.52 Assessed Owner(s): Larrison L. Bennerson Subsequent Owner(s): Enrique Alexix Quinonez Lopez Property to be Taken: 46 Clark Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 63718, Page 87 Subsequent: Book 83667, Page 203 Map/Block/Parcel: 093 703 330 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $924.37 Assessed Owner(s): Patricia Kelley Lawhorne Property to be Taken: 472 Highland Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 61484, Page 244 Map/Block/Parcel: 023 111 120 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,895.55 Assessed Owner(s): Zu Zheng Huang, Geng Lan Li, Melinda Huang & Yong Rong Huang Subsequent Owner(s): Raffi Bagdassarian Property to be Taken: 49 U-7 Washington Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70450, Page 96 Subsequent: Book 82886, Page 454 Map/Block/Parcel: 050 282 201 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,985.12 Assessed Owner(s): Sharon Kelley Hanley Subsequent Owner(s): SMKH LLC Property to be Taken: 490 Highland Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 61484, Page 260 Subsequent: Book 82372, Page 493 Map/Block/Parcel: 019 112 219 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $2,979.49 Assessed Owner(s): Paula M. Antonangeli Property to be Taken: 51 Mount Vernon Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 31415, Page 102 Map/Block/Parcel: 088 701 112 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $9,416.16 Assessed Owner(s): Steven D. Cushing, Trustee of The Cushing Family Irrevocable Trust Property to be Taken: 52 Rocky Nook Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: 44, Page 133, Doc. 1770243, Cert. U26052 Map/Block/Parcel: 091 773 341 052 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $5,677.27 Assessed Owner(s): Ralph J. Catalano, III & Teresa Catalano Property to be Taken: 52 Wesmur Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 15596, Page 549 Map/Block/Parcel: 173 519 921 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,178.25 Assessed Owner(s): Dioan McIlroy Property to be Taken: 55-1 Newman Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 69647, Page 466 Map/Block/Parcel: 068 301 10121 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $439.99 Assessed Owner(s): Ziad A. Odeh and Hashim A. Alawoudeh Property to be Taken: 55-57 Rockland Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 28614, Page 408 Map/Block/Parcel: 020 115 522 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $6,919.72 Assessed Owner(s): Gerald W. Stiles & Lorraine C. Stiles Property to be Taken: 57 Hanover Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 13473, Page 501; Book 13473, Page 501, Doc. 571687, Cert. 125516 Map/Block/Parcel: 127 435 513 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $6,039.50 Assessed Owner(s): Charles R. Oliver, and Mary Jane Donovan Property to be Taken: 5-7 Wilbur Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 16290, Page 110 Map/Block/Parcel: 111 783 344 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,220.00 Assessed Owner(s): 57-59 Lincoln Street, LLC Subsequent Owner(s): Mary Kimberlyn Li-Huayta & Aloun Richard Li Wu Property to be Taken: 57-59 Lincoln Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81233, Page 171 Subsequent: Book 82527, Page 228 Map/Block/Parcel: 021 118 825 2 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $3,844.07 Assessed Owner(s): Reynolds Lee, Jenny Lee, & Doreen Lee, Trustees of the Lee Family Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 61 E-10 Washington Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 33555, Page 595 Map/Block/Parcel: 050 282 206 010 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $6,418.75 Assessed Owner(s): Emanuel Machado & Maria Machado Property to be Taken: 64 Fairview Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 51968, Page 391 Map/Block/Parcel: 115 722 219 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $4,257.83 Assessed Owner(s): Lawrence Jordan & Pilar Jordan Property to be Taken: 64 Gilbert Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 1459, Page 41, Doc. 1679637, Cert. 257532 Map/Block/Parcel: 112 804 413 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,548.40 Assessed Owner(s): Harry D. Lyon & Alice M. Lyon Property to be Taken: 64-66 Watts Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 16744, Page 24 Map/Block/Parcel: 034 192 204 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,423.73 Assessed Owner(s): Sandra A. Yoviene & Catherine M. Murray Property to be Taken: 67 Orchard Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 59444, Page 60 Map/Block/Parcel: 136 656 634 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $7,234.95 Assessed Owner(s): Angelina Hornsby & Alcus Hornsby Property to be Taken: 80 U-6 Main Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 14540, Page 530 CONT’D NEXT PAGE
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 17 FBI Boston Warns of New Agent Impersonation Scam Spoofing FBI's Phone Number Before Urging Victims to Switch to Encrypted Application he Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public about a new agent impersonation scam in which victims receive phone calls from scammers who are spoofing FBI Boston’s main phone number and encouraging them to download an encrypted application to continue communications. The scam starts with a call from someone posing as a representative from a financial institution who informs the victim that their information was used to open an account to purchase illegal firearms. The victim is then transferred to someone claiming to be an FBI special agent “investigating” the fraud and is encouraged to verify the number, at which point the call inexplicably disconnects. Shortly after, victims reported receiving a return call appearing to be from FBI Boston’s main number, 857-386-2000. The scammer then provides a fake name and badge number to further trick the victim into believing they are speaking with an actual FBI agent and may tell the victim to move the conversation to an encrypted messaging application. Victims are further advised that all communications are confiFROM PREVIOUS PAGE Map/Block/Parcel: 067 317 70706 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $678.08 Assessed Owner(s): Jesse M. Silva Property to be Taken: 84 Jacob Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 68903, Page 185 Map/Block/Parcel: 141 797 719 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,411.65 Assessed Owner(s): Vilbrun P. Americain & Marie Americain Subsequent Owner (s): Vilbrun Pierre Americain and Marie Claude Americain, Trustees of the 9 Brenner Avenue Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 9 Benner Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 25156, Page 98 Subsequent: Book 85999, Page 463 Map/Block/Parcel: 084 405 542 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $970.31 Assessed Owner(s): Eugene O. Ironuma Property to be Taken: 9 Stearns Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 71894, Page 585 Map/Block/Parcel: 086 411 111 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Amount: $1,006.58 S T dential and should not be shared with anyone. These calls are fraudulent. The FBI will never call or email private citizens to demand payment, personal information, threaten arrest, or ask you to communicate via an encrypted application. Recipients should hang up immediately and report the interaction to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. “Scammers are utilizing fear, urgency, and increasingly sophisticated tactics — including spoofing trusted phone numbers — to push people into acting before they can think it through,” said Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “If you get an unexpected call from someone claiming to be the FBI or any law enforcement agency, stop. Hang up. Then verify the caller by contacting the organization directly using a number you found yourself. That pause can shut down a scam and keep criminals from turning your panic into their payday.” The FBI defines this type of scam as government impersonation fraud, in which criminals impersonate government officials to collect money. Scammers often threaten to extort victims with physical or financial harm to obtain personally identifiable information (PII), such as a Social Security number, credit card or bank information, money, or access to a computer or phone. These scams are a persistent problem, and we encourage the public to remain vigilant. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), 32,424 people across the country reported being victims of government impersonation scams in 2025, with losses totaling more than $797 million. Here in the Boston Division, which includes all of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, 1,092 complaints were filed with financial losses totaling $28,895,404. • 125 victims in Maine reported losing $684,587 • 706 victims in Massachusetts reported losing $24,508,041 • 148 victims in New Hampshire reported losing $1,678,840 • 113 victims in Rhode Island reported losing $2,023,936 The FBI will never: • Call or email private citizens to demand payment, threaten arrest, or request personal or sensitive information. • Request payment via prepaid cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency ATMs to avoid arrest. • Ask victims to liquidate assets into cash and/or purchase gold bars, silver, or other precious metals. • Ask you to use large sums of your own money to catch a criminal. • Ask you to communicate via an encrypted application. To protect yourself from falling victim to this scam: • Be wary of answering phone calls from numbers you do not recognize. • Do not send money or gift cards to anybody that you do not personally know and trust. • Never give out your personal information, including banking information, Social Security number, or other personally identifiable information, to individuals you do not know. Scams impersonating the FBI and other government agencies can also occur via email. Common hallmarks of a scam email include misspellings, missing words, and incorrect grammar. Fraudulent emails may give the appearance of legitimacy by using pictures of the FBI Director or the Special Agent in Charge and include the FBI seal. Members of the public seeking to confirm that they have been contacted by an actual FBI employee are encouraged to call the FBI Boston Division at 857386-2000 and ask to be connected directly. If you think you are a victim of this scam, cease all contact with the scammers immediately, notify your financial institutions and safeguard any financial accounts. Contact your local law enforcement agency, file a police report, and file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. Be sure to keep any financial transaction information, including prepaid cards and banking records, along with all telephone, text, or email communications. Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2M in Fire Safety Funding TOW—The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making Annual Grant Programs Support Education, Alarms, and Home Safety Visits The annual Student Awarenearly $2 million available to local fire departments in support of fire and life safety efforts that protect Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. ness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grants fund trained firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate safety education to school-aged children and older adults, as well as the associated costs of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, teaching equipment, and other expenses. “Consistent, statewide fire and life safety education has helped FIRE | SEE PAGE 21
Page 18 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Simple Ways to Soothe Bunion Pain Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to find comfortable shoes. I’d like to avoid surgery if possible. What can I do to ease the discomfort and keep it from getting worse? --Sore Toe Susan Dear Susan, You’re not alone. Bunions are very common, especially among women, and they often become more painful with age as the joint shifts out of alignment and inflammation sets in. What may have started as a minor nuisance can turn into ongoing discomfort, making it difficult to find shoes that fit comfortably. A bunion, known medically as hallux valgus, is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe when the joint moves out of place, causing the toe to angle inward. Over time, this pushes the joint outward, creating the noticeable bump. Why it happens While tight or narrow shoes can make bunions worse, they’re usually not the root cause. Genetics plays a major role, which is why bunions often run in families. Other factors like flat feet, arthritis, and past foot injuries can also contribute. Women tend to be more prone to them, partly due to years of wearing high heels or shoes with narrow toe boxes. The good news is that most bunions can be managed without surgery, especially if your goal is to ease symptoms and slow their progression. Simple relief The first place to start is with your shoes. Switching to footwear with a wide toe box, soft materials, and good arch support can make a big difference, while high heels and tight shoes that crowd your toes should be avoided. It can also help to shop later in the day, when your feet are slightly swollen, for a more realistic fit. Beyond footwear, a few simple steps can help ease the pressure. Padding the area with over-thecounter bunion cushions can reduce friction, and if the joint becomes sore or swollen, icing it for 10 to 15 minutes a few times a day may bring relief. Anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can also help, if your doctor says they are appropriate for you. To further reduce strain, orthotic inserts, either store-bought or custom, can improve how your foot distributes weight. Toe spacers can also help by keeping the toes in a more natural position, while a night splint, such as Dr. Scholl’s Bunion Relief & Toe Corrector (about $20), can gently guide the big toe into better alignment while you sleep. It may also help to rotate your shoes rather than wearing the same pair every day, reducing repeated pressure. In addition, gentle exercises, such as stretching your toes, picking up small objects, or rolling your foot over a tennis ball, can help maintain flexibility. It is important to keep expectations realistic. These steps will not eliminate a bunion, but they can make it more manageable. When to get help If your bunion pain interferes with daily activities, or if you are developing corns, calluses or ongoing inflammation, it is wise to see a podiatrist or orthopedic specialist. They can evaluate the severity and recommend additional treatments. Also seek care if you notice redness, warmth or significant swelling, which could signal irritation or infection around the joint. Surgery is typically advised only when conservative measures no longer provide relief. Today’s procedures are more advanced than in the past and are often done on an outpatient basis, though recovery can up to six months and bunions can sometimes recur. In the meantime, taking steps to protect your feet can go a long way. With the right care, many people are able to manage bunions effectively and stay comfortable, active and on their feet. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 “Marge” (Giguere) Freker. To the Frek family, I am very, very sorry for your loss. She raised some seriously awesome children! ● In the book of life is brief department... Ferryway Green’s Harvey Nadler still has a very, very long road to recovery ahead of him. Truth be told, his spirits are down. Time permitting, please pop in on him at Elmhurst in Melrose. Even a short visit would do wonders for his peace of mind. Thank you. ● No Malden connection but happy 81st day of birth (Sept. 26) to Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music fame (“What’s her name, Virginia Plain?!”). Just as a FYI and to keep my hipster bona fides current, I saw Ferry perform at Great Woods on Saturday, August 6, 1988, and sat in Row U, seat 3. Touring on “Bête Noire,” his version of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy,” had me emotionally drained all through the San Rocco Feast the week after. My best girl that night (it was actually the night we called it a day BHRC | FROM PAGE 13 islature to restore basic financial dignity to our most vulnerable residents.” You can follow the podcast at https://tinyurl.com/Project7280 and by streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 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 but that is a story for another day) didn’t know Ferry from a hole in the wall but was hooked at “Slave to Love” and rocked her Jordache jeans right on past the closer, “Do the Strand”! We made it back to Malden in time for last call at Caiazzo’s Playoff Pub at 192 Pearl St., whose liquor license extended until 4 in the morning if memory serves me correctly. Insert smiley face. Who else was there (at Great Woods, NOT Cai’s!)? As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — in the “doesn’t it get tiresome being sensational department,” I bring to you... John Finn, veteran school crossing guard. Known primarily for serving the Malden community and local students near Malden High School, John has also been honored and highlighted in local media and community tributes alongside educators and administrators, such as former MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo. Speaking of Chris, how many others out there think he got a raw deal!? If you 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 Sept. 7-11, the House met for a total of 17 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 22 minutes Mon. Sept. 7 No House session. No Senate session. run into his father on your travels do NOT mention Malden to him (you have been forewarned LOL). John is the quintessential example of what giving back to the community is all about (please forgive this digression; unlike some elected officials who seek to divide the community instead of unifying it). Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of early morning stays crossing guards (like John) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds (borrowed line). His steady hand and ready smile have been the face of the Square for many years and has comforted many a “deer in the headlights” freshmen as they attempt to navigate one of Malden’s most treacherous crossroads: the Malden Bermuda Triangle aka Ferry, Main and Salem. Keep up the great work, my friend! —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. Tues.Sept. 8 House 11:00a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate11:15a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Wed. Sept. 9 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. Sept. 10 House 11:00a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate11:11a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Fri. Sept. 11 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Copyright © 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Page 19 OBITUARIES Anna E. (Santos) Dell'Arciprete Of Malden. Age 91, passed peacefully at home on September 13, surrounded by her loving family. A cherished resident of both Malden and formerly Medford, Anna's life was a testament to love and devotion. Anna shared a beautiful marriage with her late husband, Nicholas Dell'Arciprete. She was the devoted daughter of the late Manuel and Mary Santos and a beloved mother to Lisa Morey, Brian Dell'Arciprete, Kevin Dell'ArMASSHEALTH LIEN OF HOME stitutionalized spouse is still living in the home. Since the private pay rate for O ne financial mistake a single person might make is to sell his or her home in order to pay for nursing home care, without at least giving serious consideration to another option. If this single person’s spouse had previously died and the home therefore (although not a countable asset) would now be lienable by MassHealth, selling the home might not be the best solution if the goal is to protect the hard-earned equity in the home for the benefit of the couple’s children. The lien placed on the home by MassHealth just might not be the worst thing. Remember, if both spouses are alive, and only one spouse goes into the nursing home, MassHealth cannot place a lien on the home as long the non-inskilled nursing home care is approximately $15,000 per month, simply selling the home to private pay would mean that the nursing home will be paid approximately $180,000 for each year of nursing home stay. Assuming $2,500 per month in social security income is being paid to the nursing home, the cash assets expended per month from the proceeds from the sale of the house would amount to $12,500). If, on the other hand, the home is not sold but is rented instead to cover the monthly expenses, MassHealth can be applied for and if the individual satisfies the clinical eligibility test and has countable assets of $2,000 or less, approval can be obtained. The nursing home will then be entitled to the Medicaid monthly rate of approximately $7,500. The $2,500 per month in social security income going to the nursing home will reduce the $7,500 payment MassHealth would normally pay to the nursing home to $5,000. Consequently, the MassHealth lien will only build up at the rate of $5,000 per month, or $60,000 per year. Three years later the lien would amount to $180,000. If the home’s fair market value at the time of institutionalization was $750,000, and the home appreciated 5% per year over that three-year period, the home’s fair market value at the end of the three-year period would be $868,219, for a $118,219 increase in value. That helps to offset significantly the $180,000 MassHealth lien. A much better result for preserving the home for the children. Furthermore, if the home is sold during the life of the individual going into a nursing home, a capital gains tax might be due, particularly if the house is a two family wherein 50% is considered investment property. If the home is sold after the nursing home resident’s death, there would be a step-up in cost basis equal to the fair market value at the time of death with either no or little capital gains tax due on a subsequent sale. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Beyene, Betselot Ganjikunta, Anuradha Nguyen, Vy Oliveira, Ana C F Raila, Ghanashyam Worrall, Catherine Ganjikunta, Eswaraiah Deoliveira, Marcelo A Raila, Chandra BUYER2 Manion Ft Bajramovic, Nermin J & R Rt Puleo, Janet Nascimento, Silvano Seaver, Dana H SELLER1 ciprete and his wife Jessica, and Mark Dell'Arciprete and his wife Jennifer. Her memory lives on in the hearts of her grandchildren, Kyle and his wife Kaylee, Jarod, Daniel, Kayla and her husband Josh, Jake, Paige, Noah, Talon, and her precious great-grandchildren Rhys and Lila. Anna’s warmth extended to her late siblings and their families, as well as to her devoted friends Billie-Ann Gallagher and caretaker Lucia Gastone, who were cherished parts of her life. A celebration of Anna’s life will begin with a funeral from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday, September 21st at 9:00 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10:00 am. Friends and family are warmly invited to the visiting hours at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Anna will be laid to rest at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In honoring Anna’s giving spirit, the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice in her name. John W. Silliker Of Malden. Passed away at age 85 on September 10, surrounded by his loving family. John was the son of the late Albert and Caroline(Bernardo) Silliker. John was the beloved husband of Annette (Maniscalco) Silliker, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was also a devoted father, grandfather, brother, Uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his family, his strong work ethic, his loyal support of Boston sports teams, especially his beloved Red Sox and Celtics. John loved to talk to people and enjoyed hanging at Dunkin Donuts with his crew or participating in OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 21 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE To the owner of 2019 KIA Sportage abandoned at 1114 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148. Please contact Route 99 Auto Collision, to claim the automobile. License plate is 4AZS84, VIN #KNDPMCAC4K7617733. My telephone number is 781-322-1606. September 18, 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE To the owner of 2025 HONDA CR-V abandoned at 1114 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148. Please contact Route 99 Auto Collision, to claim the automobile. License plate is 2WKY44, VIN #7FARS6H54SE064846. My telephone number is 781-322-1606. September 18, 25, 2026 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. SELLER2 Manion, Robert J Bajramovic, Erna Nicosia, Maureen Taddeo, Michael F Nascimento, Adriana Seaver, Alicia T ADDRESS 32 Myrtle St 44 Loomis St 308-A 118 Elwell St 70-72 Hancock St 42 Jennifer Ln 26 Seery St CITY Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 08.28.26 08.28.26 08.24.26 08.27.26 08.24.26 08.28.26 PRICE 890000 455000 604750 840000 1075000 710000
Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 Carrijo Home Improvement, Inc. General Contractor 1. On Sept. 18, 1793, George Washington laid the first cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol; what fraternal organization participated? 2. In the computer field, what does AGI stand for? 3. What deceased singer has 20 corn mazes supporting her Imagination Library? 4. Sept. 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day; what R. L. Stevenson novel has “yo ho ho and a bottle of rum”? 5. In Czech, @ is called a word meaning “rollmops” — a dish with what preserved fish? 6. What was the first baseball team to have monogrammed baseball caps: Boston Braves, Brooklyn Excelsiors or Detroit Tigers? 7. On Sept. 20, 1946, after being postponed for nine years, the International Film Festival took place in what city? 8. In Sept. 1955, Little Richard had a hit with the song “Tutti Frutti,” which means what? 9. How are Lamb Chop, Snuffleupagus and Topo Gigio similar? 10. What invention meant the end of the custom of using calling cards for visits? 11. On Sept. 21, 1957, what TV series debuted with “The Case of the Restless Redhead”? 12. What world-best-selling book has a part cautioning about desiring the good old days? 13. What electronic musical instrument has two antennas? 14. On Sept. 22, 1903, NYC’s Italo Machiony applied for a patent for an ice cream cup mold to use with what European-style batter? 15. What sport has the terms approach, Grand Slam and links? 16. Has “handsome” always been used to refer to a man? 17. On Sept. 23, 1848, a chewing gum with what was first sold: birch, pine or spruce? 18. What two island countries have the invasive deer species Muntjacs (or barking deer)? 19. What was Benjamin Franklin’s “Bucket Brigade”? 20. Sept. 24 is National Punctuation Day; did the ancient Greeks use punctuation? ANSWERS ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 ● 24-Hour Service ● Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitting ● Drain Service Residential & Commercial Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! * Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting * Decks * Siding * Licensed & Insured * Free Estimates Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA FIRE • SOOT • WATER Homeowner’s Insurance Loss Specialists FREE CONSULTATION 1-877-SAL-SOOT Sal Barresi, Jr. - Your fi rst call 617-212-9050 1. Masonic Lodges 2. Artificial General Intelligence 3. Dolly Parton (The mazes are in two Canadian provinces and 15 U.S. states.) 4. “Treasure Island” 5. Pickled herring rolled up, usually with a filling 6. Boston Braves (The Detroit Tigers were the first to also have a mascot on the cap.) 7. Cannes 8. An ice cream or other treat with chopped fruit (usually candied) 9. Puppets on TV 10. Telephone 11. “Perry Mason” 12. The Bible (Ecclesiastes 7:10) 13. Theremin 14. Waffle 15. Golf 16. No; in the 19th and early 20th centuries it was used pretty equally for both sexes. 17. Spruce (“The State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum”) 18. Japan and United Kingdom 19. The 13 Colonies’ first all-volunteer fire company that protected an entire community 20. No; the oldest Hebrew Old Testament and Greek New Testament do not have punctuation.
OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE19 activities at 89 Pearl Street. John is survived by his wife Annette Silliker of Malden, his two daughters Debra Orent and her husband Mark of Saugus, Karen Silliker of Wakefield, his five grandchildren Daniel, Nicole, and Emily Orent, Francesca and Rocco Burke, and his niece ErinMarie Silliker, as well as many other family members and friends that will miss him dearly. John was predeceased by his father Albert, mother Caroline, and his brother Patrick Silliker. Visitation for John was held THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 18, 2026 FIRE | FROM PAGE17 on Monday, September 14, at Weir-MacCuish funeral home, Malden. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 15 St. Joseph's Parish in Malden, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT make Massachusetts one of the most fire-safe states in the nation,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “The SAFE and Senior SAFE grants are a vital part of that educational strategy. I strongly encourage every local fire department to apply.” The SAFE grants contributed to the steepest decline in child fire deaths in Massachusetts history. In 1994, there were more than two dozen child fire fatalities; the SAFE grants were Page 21 launched the following year and child fire deaths never again reached even half that number, declining at a rate about 30% steeper than fire deaths overall. The Senior SAFE grants were launched to provide education, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, and other services to reduce fire-related fatalities among older adults, who now represent the age group most likely to die in a fire. As Massachusetts’ older adult population increased by about 28% since 2017, per capita fire deaths have fallen by nearly 29%. Fire departments of every city, town, fire district, and eligible state authority can apply to share $1.8 million in funding for SAFE and/or Senior SAFE expenditures. Departments must meet certain requirements, including mandatory fire data reporting, to be considered. The Notice of Funding Opportunity, grant application, and eligibility requirements are available on the Department of Fire Services’ website. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on September 29. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Walkways, Driveways & Patios Installed Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Installed Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Carpentry & Waterproofing 617-955-5164 toughbuildmasonryandconstuction.com toughbuildjohn@gmail.com The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 WE REMOVE EVERYTHING! * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net BUDGET SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL * Interior-Exterior Demolition Bathroom/Kitchen/Decks, Etc. * All Types of Debris Removed * Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $239. ~ Licensed & Insured ~ Call (978) 494-3443 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
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