THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 19, 2025 Page 19 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 and Top Sirloin Steak at $1.98 a pound. My note: Looking back, selling Ragu that close to the Italian enclave of Edgeworth on Pearl Street was a sin of epic pro~ Legal Notice ~ portions! • Joe Simmons was the owner, Dick Simmons was the Meat Manager, Carole Giordano was the head cashier, and Jim Hurley was the Store Manager. • King Neptune was sacred ~ Legal Notice ~ Invitation to Bid Plumbing Services MHA #080425 MHA is accepting sealed bids for an indefinite quantity contract to perform intermittent plumbing services at various properties owned and operated by the MHA, for a minimum term of one (1) year, extending up to a maximum term of five (5) consecutive years, all awards to be made subject to funding and in the MHA’s sole discretion. Bid documents are available September 24, 2025 by email request at: efahey@maldenhousing.org or at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148, Bids will be received at that address until November 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Bidding procedure shall be in accordance with CFR 85.36; M.G.L. c. 30b, M.G.L. c. 149. Bidder’s written questions will be received until 3:00 pm, 10/21/25 at 3:00 pm at efahey@ maldenhousing.org with all questions. September 19, 2025 - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 on the petition of Michael Whitmore, Roundel 47 LLC for Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, Inc. on behalf of VOA Salem Street LLC (Permit Application # CMID073781-2025) seeking a special permit under Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, Sections 12.12.030 and 12.12.300, to alter, structurally change, extend and allow use of a preexisting nonconforming property in the Residential Office zoning district for multifamily dwelling up to three stories and an Inclusionary Development, namely, to construct an addition to the existing building and to renovate and use the property for twelve (12) Affordable Housing Units for Veterans, with an accessory office for resident support staff, at the property known as and numbered, 105-105A Salem Street, Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 087 264 407. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID-0737812025 at https://maldenmaenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/ SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 19, 26, 2025 ground in 1977, located at 169 Highland Ave. They advertised a “Family Fish Fry” special for $6.95 (haddock only) good for five people. It was Mondays only during November of ’77. My note: If I had a dime for every time Don asked me and my pally Jimmy Damiano to finish up our fries and get lost, well, I’d have a whole lotta dimes! • Augustine’s Restaurant in Saugus on Route 1 had “Augustine’s Thursday Night Buffet” — all you can eat for $4.50 — consisting of veal cutlet, Shrimp Augustine, veal cacciatore, meatballs, Italian sausage, stuffed peppers, macaroni, roast chicken and ravioli. MHS football and wrestling standout Tommy Monahan (now ace bartender at the I.A.C.C.) and I would invade Augustine Plaza on many of these Thursday nights and never left a ravioli standing! To this day we feel bad, we MAY have put them prematurely out of business. • For sale: 1967 Chevy 4 door with power steering; $400. • Dom Fermano is living at 17 Julia St. and is running to be reelected as Ward 2 Councillor. Yes, THAT Dom Fermano! The ageless wonder! • Ronny “Malden Ron” Anderson (from the DPW) is in his prime and is writing the “pro football news” for the local weekly, The Malden Sun-Times. Malden Ron was a New York Giants fanatic and was a wonderful man/unique character who (I know this is cliché, but it so apropos) left us way too soon. “And now, here’s something we hope you’ll really like…” Attention Maldonia! Important news from Maldonia of yesteryear… “Malden High School Class of 1979 will be sponsoring a fashion show, in collaboration with Sparks Department Store on Friday, November 4th, 1977, at the Jenkins Auditorium at MHS. Class advisor Richie Bezubka announced the exciting news recently and stated they are very grateful to Sparks for partnering with the Class of ’79. Faculty members Arlene Goldstein and Sharon McGee have also been instrumental in getting this event off the ground. Sparks ‘fashion consultant’ Davene MacPherson was overjoyed working with the kids stating, ‘They are so co-op- LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 on the petition of Tao Zhang for Acupuncture Herbs and Beyond LLC on behalf of Malden Center LLC (Permit Application # CMID-073807-2025) seeking a special permit under Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.12.030, to allow use of property in the Central Business zoning district for a licensed massage therapy salon, namely, acupuncture and wellness services in approximately 946 SF on the first (ground) floor of the existing building, at the premises known as 210 Pleasant Street, located at the property known as and numbered 190 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 051 275 510 1. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID-0738072025 at https://maldenmaenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/ SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 19, 26, 2025 erative and attractive that it’s a pleasure working with them.’ Tony Clemente’s New Style Barber Shop has agreed to style the hair of the male models free of charge and C.C. Hair Design of Danvers is donating their styling and cutting for the young ladies while Spadafora & Sons Florists has agreed to donate the floral arrangements. A partial list of those participating: Mandy Carey, Lisa Lipani, Lynne Howell, Cathy Flanagan, Beverly Langston, Darlene LeBlanc, Lisa Vuolo, Holly Moore, Ronny McCarthy, Dave Boyle, Diane Flynn, Lori Capodilupo, Phil Weiner, Danny Cook, Bobby Santilli, Joey Pagano, Eddie Moffatt, Bill Mini, Elaine Hanson, Ellen Heiten, Lori Tamagna, and Scott Leabman.” My note — and with all due respect, of course — that was one good-looking class! I hope it was a success! If Mandy or Darlene or Lisa or David or Phil would like to give me their memories of the night, it would be a pleasure to print. Barbara, were you there? As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — the San Rock Feast, and actually, the entire Malden community, wrapped its loving arms around Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti all San Rock Festa weekend long. You could feel him everywhere, interwoven into the laughter, the music, the clinking of glasses (white Henny Cognac, anybody?!). It was Butch’s world, and we were just lucky enough to be invited inside. For 85 vibrant, technicolor years, Butch lived and loved like few ever could. Every chapter of his story was written with class, dignity and undeniable style. He was our neighborhood’s sage, our shaman, the man who somehow made you feel like family the moment you crossed his path (even when he was arresting you! LOL). And then, just like that, he signed off — his way, of course. With grace. With charm. With a wink that said “don’t you dare forget me.” How could we ever?! Damn it, Butch! Eighty-five years wasn’t nearly enough. —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.
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