Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 39 den -FREEYour Local News in 6 Languages! Scan Here! AADD C lose to 100 were on hand recently as the Malden Fire Department held a swearing-in ceremony for four newly promoted offi cers and seven new fi refi ghters in a sunny, outdoor ceremony at the Malden City Hall penthouse patio. Family members and friends proudly looked on as Mayor Gary Christenson, fi rst-year Fire Chief Steve Froio and Malden Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell presided over the ceremony. Also in attendance was Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy. Mayor Christenson first praised the newly promoted offi cers, before welcoming aboard FIREFIGHTERS | SEE PAGE 6 Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Fire Chief Steve Froio and Firefi ghter Kerry Howe, who was promoted to Lieutenant, are shown at the recent ceremony. (Courtesy/City of Malden Photos) Frank Says Hi Scholarship Fund raises money for students M ayor Gary Christenson and Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon attended the “Frank Says Hi” fundraiser event that featured a concert by the Beatles Tribute Band Studio 2. Held at the Irish American, it was the fi rst event held since 2020 – due to COVID. The Frank Says Hi Foundation, which was founded in 2009, honors the memory of Francis “Frankie” DeCandia, who sadly passed away due to complications of leukemia in 2006. The annual event raises money for college scholarships for students in the Malden community as well as for local students fi ghting or recovering from cancer. The annual event has raised more than $75,000 for scholarships. I CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden Fire Dept. promotes four officers, swears in seven new firefighters Mayor Christenson, Chief Froio, Commissioner Haskell preside over outdoor ceremony with families, friends in attendance By Steve Freker 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker T he process of keeping students and staff members E Friday, September 29, 2023 Malden Police review school safety protocols for at presentation for parents School offi cials stress safety and wellbeing of students, staff is top priority Malden Public Schools Supt. Dr. Ligia Noriega Murphy talks with some parents at the school safety presentation. (Advocate Photo) safe and protected is the top priority— every day— for the SAFETY | SEE PAGE 11 Malden State Sen. Lewis: Raise minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2027 Legislature’s Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development hears proposal; backers cite double-digit infl ation, other factors; business owners balk, say layoffs and higher prices, more infl ation will follow By Steve Freker n 2014, Massachusetts emerged as one of the first states leading the charge to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour – where it stands now after a push that started when WAGE | SEE PAGE 9 Malden Kiwanis Club hosts successful “Bubbles and Books” By Neil Zolot I ntermittent light rain did not prevent people from attending the Kiwanis book giveaway at Miller Park on Harvard Street on Saturday, September 23. “It went well,” Kiwanis Club President Dawn Fitzgerald said. “The turnout was what you’d expect on an almost rainy day.” It was originally scheduled for Pictured from left to right: Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon, Dana Brown, Frank, Stephanie and Marcie DeCandia, Jason Rossi and Mayor Gary Christenson. (Photo courtesy of the City of Malden) KIWANIS CLUB | SEE PAGE 10 E laine Holbrook and granddaughter, Emily their Kiwanis tote bag during Saturday’s event.
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Rep. Lipper-Garabedian hosts “Community Conversation” on housing O n September 14, 2023, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) hosted her 11th Community Conversation. The event focused on the Commonwealth’s housing crisis, a top concern AN for residents, with an overview of recently enacted state laws and investments, opportunities for further state and local action, and resources, opportunities and challenges faced when it comes to accessible, aff ordNGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM D 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com able and high-quality housing options in the Commonwealth. Lipper-Garabedian was joined by distinguished leaders from the state and local levels, as well as members of the housing advocacy sector. The Community Conversation included recorded remarks from Malden-Based Housing Families Inc. (HFI) and a Medford Community Housing client to humanize the discussion that followed. The Representative was joined by Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities Chief of Policy Eric Shupin, Malden Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development Deborah Burke, Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Deputy DirecKate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative tor of Public Policy “Abhi” Kurve, Massachusetts Housing Partnership Director of Home Ownership Elliot Schmiedl and Metro Housing Boston Director of Housing Supports Felisha Marshall. During the event, Representative Lipper-Garabedian provided an overview of the state of housing in Massachusetts, including challenges of insufficient supply and lack of affordability for both renters and homeowners. She further summarized recent legislative actions to address housing, such as blessing the creation of the new Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities, passing the Housing Choice Initiative and MBTA Zoning reforms and making historic investments in housing, including in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The Representative also highlighted related legislation introduced this session, including two bills she HOUSING | SEE PAGE 5 October Events for Friends of the Malden River ear Friends, we have postponed the October 9th meeting to the following week. The meeting will now take place on October 16th from 6:30-8:00 at the Cambridge Health Alliance, 195 Canal Street, Malden. Please note the meeting will also be held in a diff erent conference room, Room D/E/F-please follow the Friends of the Malden River signs. For additional directions call 617-460-6080. On October 7th, 8:30-Noon, we will be celebrating Indigenous People's Day on the Malden River behind City Yard at 356 Commercial Street in Malden. The schedule for the event is as follows: • 8:30 - Traditional Blessing of the land and the water • Community Building a fi sh weir: a traditional way of trapping fi sh • 10-12 - Canoe sessions Registration for the canoes is recommended but not absolutely necessary - there will be three boats for drop-ins. Please register at https://docs.google. EVENTS | SEE PAGE 8 FLEET DIESEL TRUCK STOP
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 3 ~ Political Announcement ~ Robert S. McCarthy, Jr. Seeks Re-election to Ward 2 School Committee D ear Friends and Neighbors of Ward 2: It is with great honor, pride and enthusiasm, that I announce my candidacy for re-election to the Ward 2 School Committee seat in Malden. As your current School Committee Representative, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for that outstanding support in the past and I respectfully ask for your support and vote on November 7, 2023 for Ward 2 School Committee. I am a homeowner and taxpayer and I currently reside at 227 Emerald Street, Malden. The McCarthy family roots run deep in Ward 2 whereby my family has been residents of Ward 2 for over 100 years. Public service and the need to always give back to your community has been the hallmark of the McCarthy Family for many years. My father, Attorney Robert S. McCarthy served as the Ward 2 City Councillor for many years and my grandfather, John F. Glynn served Malden as a Malden Councillor at Large for many years as well. It is an honor for me to continue to follow in this fine tradition of public service to ready enabling them to succeed in life. I fully understand School Policy and its effect on the educational process. As your current Ward 2 School Robert S. McCarthy, Jr. Announces re-election the citizens of Ward 2. Educationally, I hold a Master’s Degree in School Leadership and School Administration. I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. I was nominated to the Alpha Lambda National Honor Society and the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society. I was also named to the President’s List for outstanding academic achievement. For me, serving on the Malden School Committee is more than an elected post. Education is a way of life for me. As an educator, I educate students on a daily basis by providing them with the necessary academic skills to become college and career Bread of Life’s Annual 5K Walk is Sunday, Oct. 1 expanded Bread of Life food programs beyond Malden to neighboring communities and worked WALK | SEE PAGE 14 Committee Representative, it is my fervent belief that protection of adequate class size is one of the major issues facing the Malden Public School. During School Committee Budget deliberations, appropriate class size guidelines and protections were developed and implemented to ensure an optimum learning environment for all students throughout the enCOMMITTEE| SEE PAGE 11 On Tuesday, November 7th GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! GO TO REVERESELFSTORAGE.COM TO RESERVE ONLINE OR SCAN QR CODE • 100% Climate Controlled Facility • Newly Constructed Facility • 5000 Lb. Oversized Elevator • Secure Units–Various Sizes • State-Of-The-Art Surveillance Cameras • Secure Units–Various Sizes Tom Feagley B read of Life’s Annual 5K Walk is on Sunday, October 1, at Pine Banks Park in Malden – start time 12 p.m.The Walk will start across from Hunt’s Photo on Main Street. The Walk route is on sidewalks through Melrose and Malden, ending at the Pine Banks pavilion. This year’s Walk is in Memory of Bread of Life Executive Director Tom Feagley. Tom managed supper and pantry programs for those in need, first at St Paul’s Parish Supper Program in Malden, then for more than 30 years at Bread of Life as Executive Director. Tom ministered to those in need,
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Malden High School National Honor Society selects 24 new members John W. Hutchins Chapter at MHS – founded in 1921 – is a charter member of NHS with pillars: ‘Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Character’ By Steve Freker I t has long been recognized that Malden High School – historically – has been a trendsetter. This has been the case not only regionally and statewide, but also on a national basis on a number of fronts. One of Malden High’s crownGerry 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 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 ing moments came over 100 years ago, in 1921, when it emerged as a charter member of what has become one of most prestigious cocurricular academic organizations in American history, the National Honor Society (NHS). The National Honor Society, now an iconic fi xture on the landscape of The official National Honor Society logo was introduced in the late 1920s. American secondary education, boasts over one million members and over 15,000 chapters. The National Honor Society has chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), all U.S. territories and possessions (including Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands) and in American schools in more than 40 foreign countries. Malden High School is one of the fi rst schools to have established a chapter of the National Honor Our 51st Anniversary Chris 2023 Malden High School was a charter initiator of a new National Honor Society Chapter in 1921, the very fi rst year of the new academic association. Society in the charter year, 1921. The first attempt to form a national high school academic honors organization were initiated at the 1919 annual convention of the National Association of Secondary School Principals in Chicago. The fi rst chapter of the new society was chartered in 1921 at the Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, Pa., the school at which Edward Rynearson, considered the father and founder of NHS, was principal. Malden is believed to have been perhaps the fi rst Massachusetts high school to obtain an NHS charter, when it initiated the John W. Hutchins Chapter at Malden High School. By 1922, Massachusetts had added 14 new NHS Chapters. Each year since, Malden High School’s National Honor Society has selected new members, often the selections being made after requesting recommendations from MHS educators and other staff after worthy students whose academic grades met the established criteria were nominated. Formal inductions then follow at a later date. For the remainder of this school year, the new NHS selectees will be required to participate in both NHS group and individual community and civic service projects, some assigned and others planned individually. Typical service projects include tutoring programs for underclassmen, reading development for elementary students, fundraising for local or national charities, blood drives, serving meals at local food banks and servicing the needs of the elderly in the community. In addition, selectees are required to maintain the high level of academic performance that earned them acceptance, in addition to continuing to exhibit high character as school citizens. “We are extremely proud of our new National Honor Society selectees and we thank NHS advisor Paul Marques for his continued service in guiding our top academic association at Malden High School,” MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo said. “He [Marques] does a tremendous job in accepting recommendations of students from our staff and then guiding their service projects after selections,” Mastrangelo added. “These students and Mr. Marques are a credit to our school community.” Following are the newest National Honor Society selectees from Malden High School: Orit Abel Belen Quispe Almendro Yonglin Chen Shawn Chen Ryan Coggswell Giselle Dessert Nicholas Duggan Dante Federico Victoria Gammon Larissa Retamero Granja Danielle Harrington Kyle Huang Saia Hussain Abdullah Khan Ada Li Jessica Li Keira Lin Erica Littlejohn Thalia Louigene Christina Mui Lily Nguyen Daniel O’Toole Ilyes Ouldsaada Guertternnensje Pierre Rene Emma Strano Hailey Tran Isabelle Tan
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 5 Library presents outdoor family Movie HOUSING | FROM PAGE 2 Night in the Park at River’s Edge J oin us for a “Movie Night in the Park at River’s Edge” on Thursday, October 5. The movie will be on The Park at River’s Edge Great Lawn adjacent to 200 River’s Edge Dr. in Medford. The Great Lawn section of the park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theatre where residents and visitors of all ages are welcome to gather and enjoy a free movie night featuring Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” (rated PG). “Elemental” is set in Element City, where Fire, Water, Earth and Air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, fi - ery young woman. Her friendship with a fun, sappy, go-withthe-fl ow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. The movie will begin just after sunset at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public – sponsored by Preotle, Lane & Associates and the Malden Public Library. Attendees should bring their own blankets and chairs for use. There will be free snacks and water provided. Wellington Station is just 0.4 miles from River’s Edge. Free parking is available at the River’s Edge Garage. fi led. The event proceeded with a guided discussion facilitated by the Representative where panelists shared their work to date, discussed existing supports for those seeking housing stability and previewed work to come. “Given the ongoing need for solutions to Massachusetts’s housing crisis, I am glad to make space for a conversation on this topic,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “The September 14 Community Conversation on Housing served as an opportunity for us to hear from experts and advocates in the housing community about challenges faced in the Commonwealth, existing resources and programs, and needed policies to support those residing here.” A recording of the event can be accessed on Representative Lipper-Garabedian’s YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/ KLG-HousingCC. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Movie night fl yer Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 FIREFIGHTERS | FROM PAGE 1 SWEARING IN: Pictured from left to right: Newly sworn-in Firefighters Scott Shreenan, Matthew Perry, Jayden Jean, Sean Tirrell, Kyle Shaw, Nicholas DiLeo and John-Charles Hanley; Malden Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell; Mayor Gary Christenson; Fire Chief Steve Froio; Lieutenant Kerry Howe; Captain Robert Hegarty; Captain Bradford Bianchi; and Deputy Chief Richard Menard. the city’s newest firefighters. “To our newly promoted officers, it is not just your new rank we acknowledge today,” Mayor Christenson said, “it is also your leadership and your commitment to your fellow officers, as well as to our community.” Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com GETTING PINNED: One of Malden’s newest firefighters is “pinned” at the ceremony. (Courtesy/City of Malden Photos) At the swearing-in ceremony, Malden Fire Department Captain Richard Menard was promoted to Deputy Chief; Lieutenants Bradford Bianchi and Robert Hegarty were each promoted to Captain; and Firefighter Kerry Howe was appointed as Lieutenant. Mayor Christenson also adNEW FIREFIGHTERS: Seven new Malden firefighters were sworn in recently. (Courtesy/City of Malden Photos) dressed our newest firefighters, welcoming them to the city of Malden and noting they are becoming part of a prestigious institution. “The Malden Fire Department, as you know, has a long history of courage, commitment and bravery,” the Mayor told the seven newest firefighters,” and I have no doubt you will add to it in your career.” Malden’s newest firefighters are John-Charles Hanley, Nicholas DiLeo, Kyle Shaw, Sean Tirrell, Jayden Jean, Matthew Perry and Scott Shreenan. Mayor Christenson noted that new firefighter Jayden Jean grew up in the mayor’s own Bell Rock neighborhood in and around Belmont Street. “I am dating myself, but I remember Jayden Jean growing up right around my neighborhood, going back decades to when I served on the School Committee, and now he is here with us today, officially becoming a firefighter,” Mayor Christenson said. “It shows a lot what commitment and dedication means.” Commissioner Haskell invited family members to officially pin the promoted officers and new members while City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio took the oaths and swore them in. The promotions and new hires are the result of retirements.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 7 Library unveils “Library of Things” promoting sustainability & community engagement T he Malden Public Library is excited to announce the grand opening of its groundbreaking “Library of Things,” a unique and sustainable initiative that empowers the community to reduce waste and conserve resources by borrowing a wide range of items rather than owning them. This initiative was initiated by the Malden Public Library and further supported by a generous grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Grant program. The Library of Things concept is simple but revolutionary: Instead of buying and owning rarely used items, residents of Malden may now check them out with just a library card, encouraging a culture of reuse and resourcefulness. This innovative library extension promotes sustainability and provides residents access to an array of items they might need for various projects and activities. One prime example of how the Library of Things can help eliminate waste is the availability of a sewing machine. While sewing machines are incredibly useful for specifi c projects and help the environment in their own right, they often collect dust in the back of closets when not in use. By borrowing a sewing machine from the Library of Items from the Library of Things are available to loan to adult Malden residents with a library card in good standing. Each item can go out for two weeks at a time and cannot be renewed. Patrons can borrow a maximum of two items at a time. Holds must be placed one day prior to picking up the item. When borrowing an item for the fi rst time, patrons will be asked to sign a borrower’s agreement and waiver regarding use of items in the Library of Things. To place a hold, pick up an item, or for any questions, please visit or call the information desk. For a full list of items, or more information, visit https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/services/ library-of-things/ Information Librarian and Library of Things Project Coordinator Katie Walsh with Mayor Gary Christenson (photo courtesy of the City of Malden) Things, residents can complete their projects (ideally repairing clothing instead of throwing it out) without the need for longterm ownership, ultimately reducing clutter and environmental impact. Mayor Gary Christenson, who has been an advocate for sustainable initiatives in Malden, was there to experience this new service fi rsthand. “The Library of Things is a solid addition to our community, aligning perfectly with our goals of promoting sustainability and reducing waste,” he commented. “This resource will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the lives of Malden residents and the environment.” The Sustainable Materials Recovery Grant from MassDEP has been instrumental in making the Library of Things a reality. This grant program provides funding to municipalities to support initiatives that maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction, furthering Massachusetts’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The Library of Things off ers a diverse catalog of items beyond sewing machines: audio/visual Items, outdoor recreation, crafting, music, home improvement, technology and more. The service aims to make life in Malden more convenient and sustainable while fostering a sense of community. Malden Post 69 Seeks New Members A re you a veteran who is looking for a way to connect with other veterans, stay active, and give back to your community? If so, then the American Legion Post 69 in Malden is the place for you! We need your help to fulfi ll our commitments and are encouraging Veterans to join. We are committed to serving veterans and their families. We can help you open doors to benefi ts, off er health care assistance, employment, and other veteran programs. We also support youth programs in scouting, ROTC, and help young people learn the importance of education and service to their country. If you are not a Veteran and have family members that were or are a Veteran, we have a program for you -The Sons of the American Legion. The Sons hold their own events, but also support Post activities. If you are interested in joining the American Legion Post 69, please contact us at 781-3249570 or email us at americanlegion@gmail.com. We would be happy to welcome you into our family! By the way, Post 69 host’s a karaoke party every first and third Friday of the month. This is a great opportunity for veterans and the public to come together and have some fun. The party starts at 7:00 pm and ends Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma at 11:00 pm. There is no cover charge. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there! Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details.
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Maldonian featured by Beethoven Society of Melrose – Liana Paniyeva & Rosalind Mohnsen in Concert 97th season begins with opening concert on Saturday, Sept. 30 he Beethoven Society of Melrose (BSM) is proud to present Pianist Liana Paniyeva and T Organist Rosalind Mohnsen in concert on Saturday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m.! This is the first performance of BSM’s 97th Season! The concert location is Melrose Highlands Congregational Church at 355 Franklin St. in Melrose, Mass. Hailed by New York Concert J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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 Review as “a wonderful pianist,” Paniyeva is an accomplished musician winning prizes in numerous international competitions, such as the Iowa International Piano Competition, the George Gershwin International Music Competition, Music World in Italy, the Scottish International Piano Competition in Glasgow and the Grand Prize Winner of the Metropolitan International Piano Competition in New York City. She has performed in music festivals around the world, including Norway, Hungary, Austria, Canada, Italy, England, Spain and Israel. Her featured playing can be heard in various broadcasts and recordings, and her solo recital at the Myra Hess Concert Series was broadcast in Chicago. Fanfare Magazine praised Paniyeva’s version of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Expedition, as “...outshin[ing] many others in the catalog, including those by famous names.” Nationally known, Mohnsen has performed in halls across the United States, including the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, Yale University’s Woolsey Hall, Methuen’s Memorial Music Hall, Holy Cross Cathedral in Boston, Mass., and St. Thomas Church in New York City. She is a regular performer at Boston’s First Night, with the American Guild of Organists National Conventions in Boston, Latvia and Sweden, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Organ EVENTS | FROM PAGE8 com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLSf1nAzwfBfK0w8sT1xEqkzeW_sLlXV65VmP60M8NQ00zCT0Mw/ viewform Mission of The Friends of Malden River:The Friends of the Malden River seek to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality, and increase access for public enjoyHistorical Society. Mohnsen has served as the Director of Music and Organist at the Immaculate Conception Church of Malden/ Medford for the past 40 years and is the pianist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Café. BSM is happy to feature these outstanding musicians here in Melrose, where Paniyeva will be performing works by Chopin and Weinberg and Mohnsen will be performing works by Bach, Becker, Fey and McKinley. This concert is free and open to the public with donations at the door going towards the annual Student Music Awards Competition. A reception following the concert will be provided with an opportunity to meet the artists. BSM has been presenting quality musical performances to audiences since 1927. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to the appreciation, promotion and accessibility of performances and events that will entertain and unite individuals through shared musical experiences. For additional information please visit www.beethovensociety.org or email thebeethovensociety@gmail.com. ment. Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass Environmental Trust license plate:Purchase an Environmental Trust Plate at www.mass. gov/guides/a-guide-to-purchasing-a-specialty-environmental-license-plate. Check out our facebook page at www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver and website at https://maldenriver. wordpress.com for more information! For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 9 WAGE | FROM PAGE 1 the minimum stood at $8 an hour. At $15 per hour, Massachusetts now has one of the highest state minimum wages in the nation. Some state legislators want to make it even higher – as soon as possible – due to the high cost of living and inflation concerns here. On Tuesday, a familiar voice led a renewed call to hike the minimum wage in the Commonwealth, as State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) urged lawmakers to back a push to raise the pay rate even higher, this time to $20 per hour by 2027. Additionally, a joint legislative contingent seeks to tie even further future minimum wage hikes over $20 per hour, indexing more hourly raises down the road to increase in the inflation rate. “We need to raise the minimum wage again,” Senator Lewis, one of the bill’s primary sponMalden State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) is one of the chief sponsors of a proposal before state legislatures to raise the Massachusetts minimum wage – already one of the highest in the U.S. at $15 per hour – to $20 per hour by 2027. sors, told the committee Tuesday. “Nobody expected that we would be seeing close to double digit inflation. That level of inflation has really eaten into the real earnings that our residents are taking home.” The cost of living in Massachusetts continues to soar higher than in most other states in the New England and the Northeast, supporters of higher wages claim. In Massachusetts, increases in recent years that have nearly doubled the minimum wage from $8 to $15 per hour since 2014 have not kept up with record high inflation and the Commonwealth’s rising cost of living, higher pay backers say. Those who have historically been against the minimum wage hikes, primarily critics who operate Massachusetts businesses, claim another substantial hike such as this would hurt employers in several ways, cause layoffs and generally impact the state’s economy adversely. A recent report released by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) estimates the new Massachusetts wage hike plan would cost an estimated 23,000 jobs – or 0.5% of the state’s employment base – many of them among small business owners. In an online “ TWENTIES”: $20 PER HOUR: The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce De v elopment hear d testimony on Tuesday on a new proposal by Malden State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) to raise the Massachusetts minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2027. report, Chris Carlozzi, NFIB’s Massachusetts state director, said the report shows “now is not the time” to raise the minimum wage floor to $20. He added that such a move “would hurt small businesses and consumers.” “Raising the base wage to $20 is not only unsustainable for Massachusetts employers who are already raising compensation to counteract the state’s labor shortage and attract workers into the workforce,” Carlozzi said. “These types of one-sizefits-all mandates hurt smaller, Main Street businesses that cannot absorb the cost the most.” Massachusetts has one of the highest state minimum wages in the nation, which rose to $15 per hour in January under a 2018 agreement between lawmakers, worker advocates and the business community. The wage has increased nearly every year since 2014, when it was $8 an hour. The minimum hike wage proposal also calls for raising the state’s sub-minimum “cash wage” at restaurants and bars from $6.75 per hour to $12 per hour by 2027. Cash wages allow employers to meet their minimum wage obligation for tipped workers using a credit for customer tips. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 KIWANIS CLUB | FROM PAGE 1 September 9 as Bubbles and Books with a bubble artist as entertainment, but it was cancelled due to rain. He couldn’t make it Saturday, but the Kiwanis made arrangements for tents; the books stayed dry and were passed out. September 9 was a rescheduled date from a rainy day in June. “It’s a totally free event usually done before summer vacation so kids have books, but we got rained out,” member Lisa Mendelson said. The annual giveaways were started seven years ago by past and incoming President Robin Jorgenson. “I was trying to think of a way to get books to kids in a way we could afford,” she remembers. “People don’t like to throw away books. They want to pass them on to people who will use them and there’s evidence if kids own books they do better in school. It had to be free; every child is equal here. It makes it pleasant for the families. They don’t have to pay.” “We want to give books to kids who want and need them,” Fitzgerald added. “The focus is to improve the lives of children and their literacy by putting books in the hands of kids that otherwise might not be able to afford them.” “Children’s books are expensive,” Kiwanis Board of Directors member Danielle Hender pointed out. “The giveaways get books out to children whose families may not be able to afford them.” Books are collected through the schools, and those not taken often end up in neighborMalden Kiwanis group with Mayor Gary Christenson. These cute little tykes are dressed for the rainy day show off their Kiwanis tote bag. Nicholas Duggan and Mayor Gary Christenson. hood library boxes or form a base of stock for the next year’s giveaway. Mayor Gary Christenson took some time to swing by. “You can never have enough opportunities to promote the importance of reading,” he said. “My mother used to tell me one of the most important things to do to get ahead is read, read and read some more. This brings me back to what she said. I wanted to be involved and can’t be more grateful and proud of the KiwanMembers of the Malden High School Key Club. is for this.” Chinese Culture Connection Executive Director Mei Hung also attended. “It’s important for kids to get connected to reading,” she feels. “It’s the fundamental way to learn and opens doors to everything.” She also feels having English language books helps children who live in homes where English is not the primary language. State Representative, Malden Kiwanian, part time Suffolk and Salem State University professor and former Malden Catholic High School teacher Steven Ultrino called the giveaway “an extremely important event for the Malden Community. As an educator, I firmly believe that anytime you can place a book in the hand of a child, and in many instances, their family, you are giving them a gift of a lifetime. A book allows the child to learn, dream, think outside the box, and virtually travel to destinations where some have never been. Malden Kiwanis is allowing this opportunity to the community because it believes in fostering hope and opportunities one child at a time.” Elaine Holbrook came over This youngster is grabbing a tote bag to shop for some books at the children’s table. from Everett with her granddaughter Emily, of whom she is legal guardian, after seeing a post on Facebook. She grew up in public housing, where the giveaway is deliberately sited, near Miller Park, and attended the Daniels School, which now houses condominiums. She Malden Kiwanians Danielle Hender, Dawn Fitzgerald, Robin Jorgensen and Mayor Gary Christenson. A couple of reading enthusiasts taking a look at the large selection of books. A couple of young readers perusing through the boxes of books. said Emily “loves to read,” leading them to fill three bags with books. High School students from the Key Club were on hand to help. “A lot of kids were able to grab books they wouldn’t be able to buy – or have to go to the library,” senior Nicholas Duggan said. “They’re able to take the books home and keep them.” Next on the Kiwanis’ calendar is the Holiday Basket program, in which games, toys and gift cards are collected for needy families.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 11 ~ Political Endorsement ~ State Senator Jason Lewis endorses Ari Taylor for Malden Ward 5 City Council M ALDEN: Ari Taylor, candidate for Malden Ward 5 City Council, which is one of the most competitive municipal races in Malden this year, is proud to announce that State Senator Jason Lewis has endorsed her campaign. Senator Lewis has represented the 5th Middlesex district, which includes all of Malden, since 2014. In his endorsement message, Senator Lewis said: “Ari is a dedicated community builder with an impressive record of getting the job done. When Ari sees an unmet need in the community, she steps up.” “Ari and I have worked together for years to deliver results for Malden — to bring the ARTLine to Malden, to help pass a law outlawing child marriage in Massachusetts to protect our kids, and to raise the minimum wage.” “I know Ari will be a responsive and hard working City Councillor on behalf of Ward 5 residents because I've seen her in action for years, volunteering and serving on community boards, deCOMMITTEE| FROM PAGE 3 tire school system. I have consistently addressed this issue head on and fought to allocate the necessary fi nancial resources that allow for adherence to these class size guidelines. It is imperative that we continue to ensure that ALL class sizes have adequate enrollments and are educationally sound. As your School Committee Representative, it is paramount that I protect the appropriateness of adequate class size at the K-3 level and throughout the entire school system. It is in the best interests of our city’s future to invest in our schools and provide the necessary financial resources for our teachers and students to succeed. The schoolchildren of Malden deserve nothing less. Students in the Kindergarten to Grade 3 Level are obtaining fundamental skills in Reading, Writing and Mathematics which will serve as the foundation of all future learning throughout their tenure within the Malden Public Schools. It is important to note that students at the K-3 level are learning to read which will serve a foundation for the Grade 4 through Grade 12 level where students areas reading to learn. Based on the fact that I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Ari Taylor Candidate for Malden Ward 5 City Council livering results for Malden. And I know she’ll be a strong partner for my offi ce to make sure Malden gets the resources it needs.” “I hope Ward 5 voters will join me in supporting Ari — and remember to vote on November 7th!” Voters can learn more about Ari Taylor’s campaign for Ward 5 City Council at her website www.ariAdministration, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management is a requisite skill set that I bring to the Malden School Committee. I fought to secure appropriate funding to provide balanced school budgets for our students that are responsible, fully-funded and educationally sound that puts the needs of ALL Malden students fi rst. It is incumbent upon the school leaders to protect the academic learning environment within each and every classroom within the city when deliberating over the school budget process. As your Ward 2 School Committee Representative, I fought to ensure that the curriculum addresses the needs of all learners with the implementation of Advanced Placement courses and applied Career and Technical Programs to ensure that all students are college and career ready while ensuring that ALL students who are experiencing Social Emotional issues have access to counseling and mental health services. I have thoroughly enjoyed our numerous discussions in the past and I look forward to continuing to talk to the residents of Ward 2 about the important educational and fi nancial issues facing our schools. I will heed your input relative to these issues and I will incorporate your Jason Lewis State Senator formalden.com — including her family history going back three generations in Malden, her extensive work and volunteer experience, how she’s delivered for Malden, and her vision and goals if elected. Ari’s campaign is working hard to reach voters in Ward 5. Any voter who would like to speak with Ari directly is welcome to contact her through her website. thoughts and ideas into my deliberations at the Malden School Committee level. I want to thank the voters of Ward 2 for your past overwhelming support whenever my name has been on your ballot. I will work hard to ensure that our children receive the best possible education we have to off er them. I respectfully ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. All the Best! Sincerely, Robert S. McCarthy, Jr. SAFETY | FROM PAGE 1 Malden Public Schools, Malden Police Department (MPD) and city of Malden. Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy on Wednesday evening led a formal presentation which described the full collaboration between Malden Public Schools and MPD on safety planning and procedures that are in place at this time. "The safety and well-being of our students and staff members is our highest priority," the Superintendent told parents who attended the hourlong presentation Wednesday, which was held in the Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High School. and we are so grateful to have. "We are so fortunate to have such a valuable partnership with the Malden Police Department to assist us with planning and implementation of safety protocols," Supt. Noriega-Murphy added. The Superintendent introduced Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Malden Police Sgt. Rich Correale, who is in charge of MPD Special Operations Unit and Ptl, Rich Doherty, who works closely with Sgt. Correale, all of whom were in attendance for the presentation. Also on hand for the event were a number of Malden Public Schools central administration officials, including Assistant Superintendents Emily Pena and Ellen Kelleher-Rojas and several Malden school principals, including Van Huynh (Salemwood K-8), Dr. Kariann Murphy (Beebe K-8) and Adam Weldai (Forestdale K-8). Chief Cronin and Sgt. Correale both addressed those in attendance. "We are in contact on a daily basis with the Malden Public Schools and Police Chief Glenn Cronin t a l k s w i t h A s s i s t a n t Superintendent Emilys Pena. (Advocate Photo) both short-term and long-term planning in safety issues and protocols are ongoing. "We work with school and city to make sure our students and staff and the facilities where the education takes place are all safe and aware of what we have in place," Chief Cronin said. Chief Cronin also explained that three full-time school resource offi cers work closely in and with the schools and both he and Supt. Noriega-Murphy agreed that this is still another valuable resource being employed for student and staff safety. Sgt. Rob O'Brien is a school resource offi cer and the facilitator overseeing the program overall, Chief Cronin said, and the other two offi cers are Ptls. Katelyn Centore and Connor Cloherty. "Our main goal is for the school resource officers to build and keep positive and meaningful relationships with students and staff members," Chief Cronin said. "We want them to become members of the school community and provide any assistance they can give." ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE...Nicely maintained Cape Cod style home featuring 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen offers small island and ceramic tile flooring, open to dining room with hardwood flooring, large, front-to-back living room, full bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower stall, enclosed porch, finished lower level with playroom, central air, inground pool with cabana - great for summer enjoyment! 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Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 ~ Malden Musings ~ Aaron Mintz Remembers By Peter Levine H ipsters, flipsters and finger poppin’ daddies, knock me your lobes; in the case of these musings, lend me your peepers! I just love hearing from readers (or as Bullwinkle would say, “fan mail from some flounder?”), especially those with stories to share. As noted in the past, I feel it’s imperative that as a community we try our best to keep the past alive – to preserve tales of yesterday before they are lost to time. Bill Mini was famous for his Malden of yesteryear recall. We are a better place today because of gentlemen like Bill and John O’Brien and Don Squires – no longer with us – but who left a paper trail of our collective past to look back on proudly. It is vital for us to remember our history – that is why whenever the opportunity arose, I sat and listened to Joe Croken, Richie Cremone, Karen Anderson, Walter Mullaney and Jim Conway. That is why whenever the opportunity arises, I sit intently and listen to Barbara Tolstrup, Johnny Brandano, Neal Anderson, Bob Rotondi, Jack Garrity, “Butch” Gennetti, Dom Fermano, Arthur Kahn and Eddie Lucey. They visually connect me to a longgone time and place, a place inaccessible but for those that lived it. With that said, Aaron Mintz (and his brother Mayer) have been reaching out to share tales from outside of Edgeworth (is there such a place?)! A foreign land called Suffolk Square was their stampin’ ground and their history is a fascinating snapshot of a city and a neighborhood with a rich history. Have at it my friend! “A Malden Rock n Roll Reminiscence by Aaron Mintz”: “My brother Mayer introduced me to Rock n Roll in the mid 1950’s We listened to DJs like Arnie Ginsburg on WBOS and Ken Malden on WILD. Ken Malden was really Milton Tokson - he preferred being on the radio to plucking chickens at his family’s poultry store in Suffolk Square.” “WHIL was Malden’s own station with studios in Malden Square where Mayer bought records at Roli Music. As president of the local ‘Bill Haley and Comets Fan Club,’ Mayer won tickets to see a preview showing of ‘Rock Around the Clock’ at the Colonial Theatre in Boston in March,1956. My mother and I went with him and took in the excitement. “As the 1950’s ended, Mayer’s pal Norman Greenbaum - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI23D2314DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING JACIENE C. VILLATORE vs. MARCELO VILLATORE To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Jaciene C. Villatore, 60 Cedar Street, Malden, MA 02148 your answer, if any, on or before 12/06/2023. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 21, 2023 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE September 29, 2023 bought an acoustic guitar and soon Mayer had one. Norman tuned his guitar in a unique way and began to write songs, which he sang in our living room on Harvard St. Norman went to BU after he and Mayer graduated MHS in 1960, and Norman worked for Arnie Ginsburg now on WMEX. “I was still immersed in Rock n Roll and at Malden High, circa 1962, our lunchroom was Malden Square. Every Thursday I raced to Moe’s Smoke Shop to buy the latest Billboard Magazine. Instead of learning Latin grammar, I devoured the top 100 hits of the week. In the summer of 1962, I walked Revere Beach with Norman polling teenage beachgoers. Arnie Ginsburg had given Norman a list of new records, and Norman’s job was to find out which ones were liked. Meeting girls was a bonus. “High school friend Bob Prodanas lived near Jack Coughlin in Malden, and Bob and I got to hear Jack play rockabilly and boogie woogie styled versions of vintage Hank Williams and Jerry Lee Lewis songs on an old upright piano. I’ll never forget how good a young Preacher Jack sounded - what a talent! His music evoked that early rock and roll sound my brother and I heard as kids. “Later in the 1960’s, I saw Jack play at a bar in Everett Square. Mayer saw him at a North Shore club and in the mid 1970’s, I heard Preacher Jack play at the Inman Square Men’s Bar in Cambridge. I would always make the Malden connection with Jack, and he would smile. “Norman Greenbaum had moved to California and formed Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band, and Norman’s song ‘The Eggplant that Ate Chicago’ was a big Boston hit late in 1966. Mayer saw the group at the Frolic on Revere Beach, and I heard Albert Spadafora Beer Garden screaming, “last call for alcohol!!” • Saint Rocco is placed in the “Preacher Jack” at the Inman Square Men’s Bar in Cambridge circa 1984 (Henry Horenstein photo) them at the Unicorn on Boylston Street in Boston. The band had painted faces, avant-garde clothing, and psychedelic lyrics. Seeing the band was a look into the future of Rock and Roll. ‘Spirit in the Sky’ followed 3 years later. “I did an oldies show on Western Mass. radio stations for 20+ years and always played Preacher Jack to great response. The Ames Bros, Preacher Jack, and Norman Greenbaum made for a great 3 song set...all Malden artists.” To be continued... It is said in “Malden Musings”... • We had so much fun at San Rock Festa 2023! Combine a killer musical lineup with Mother Nature at her finest, fuhgeddaboudit, as we say down in Edgeworth! The dance band WildFire just lit up Saturday night! We’ve had big crowds in the recent past – Al Martino at the 75th and Midtown Men at the 90th come quickly to mind – but Kenny and his extremely talented band of merrymakers just might have topped the list for a non-anniversary year! Total pros – they had San Rock pilgrims dancing, eating and drinking right up to the witching hour of 11, when we could hear Franny and Mary in the middle of Pearl Street during the Feast. Pilgrims pin money to the Rock to help raise funds for the cause and are rewarded with a San Rocco pinback and the knowledge that they have helped fund worthy scholarship applicants and to keep this thing of ours funded for yet another year. Usually there is a volunteer working the Saint: collecting money and handing out pins. In the last few years, it has been Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe doing the Lord’s work and hanging all weekend with the Saint. This year Mayor Gary Christenson took Friday night duty, and Peg took the reins for Saturday night. Word trickling down from the powers that be tell us that Mayor Christenson’s debut was a smashing success, raising much gelt along with many photo ops! Peg’s work during the Feast is legendary. We thank you both for all that you do. • A passing of the torch of sorts...four-year-old Nolan Ryan Edwards (with little sister Kennedy watching) was gently lifted by Billy “Papa” Settemio so he could place a wreath of donations on the Saint as it stopped in front of the Italian American Citizens’ Club before the Sunday afternoon Procession. Nolan’s grandmother Michelle looked on proudly. Not a dry eye on Pearl Street. • My sincerest condolences go out to Eddie and the whole Casaletto family on the recent passing of the patriarch of the family, Joe “Chubby” Casaletto, at age 89. “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character ‘Columbo’ would say, “Just MUSINGS | SEE PAGE 14 Malden Public Library Childrens Events SONG & RHYME TIME Tuesdays, 10:00-10:45am and alternating Saturdays This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am This drop-in program features picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft for children, ages 3 and up. CHESS FOR KIDS Wednesdays at 3:00pm Children in grades K-5 (the younger the better!) who would like to learn how to play chess or improve their beginner game are invited to join this weekly program. FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME Thursday, October 19, 10:30am Meet Firefighter Sara Finn, listen to a story, and learn about fire safety and what firefighters do. This educational program is recommended for ages 3-5+.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 13 Malden football loses game, key player to out-of-state Alvirne, 36-13 Injuries continue to mount for Tornados, who drop to 0-3 to start season By Steve Freker f there were any insurance adjusters in the house at Macdonald Stadium in Malden Friday night, they would have signed off as a total loss for the Golden Tornado football squad in a 36-13 defeat at the hands of the visiting out-of-stater Alvirne Broncos. Not only did Malden High football (0-3) sustain its third straight entry in the loss column to start the season, the Tornados also lost the services of one of their key players for the remainder of the season. Down 21-6 in the second quarter, Malden two-way lineman and starting offensive center Christian Cassion went down in a heap after making a block. It did not look good from the get-go for the 5-11, 295-lb. junior and Malden's worst fears were confirmed later at the hospital when Cassion was ruled to have a dislocated and fractured ankle, requiring surgery that was scheduled to be performed this week. "It is a tough loss for sure," said Malden High third-year head coach Witche Exilhomme, who saw his sixth offensive starter get knocked out of the game and sidelined since the season started. "He (Cassion) had worked hard in the offseason to be prepared to win a starting position and that's exactly what he did. "It's been an extremely long year already with all of our injuries, but we have to pull together, face this adversity and respond. Our schedule goes on, regardless of our hardships," Coach Exilhomme said. Malden is also down four or five starters on the defensive side of the ball due to injuries and a combination of a lack of experience and some plain old bad luck added up to a rough start for the Tornados. They never really recovered. It was the home opener for Malden after two straight road losses to start the season and combination of great, early auCHEERING SQUAD— The Malden High football cheerleaders did a great job pepping up the crowd Friday night. Above, they are performing at halftime on the Macdonald Stadium field. tumn weather and a decent home crowd looked like it would spark the Tornados to a big night. Alvirne, which is in Hudson, N.H.threw a blanket on that aspiring fire early on, as the Broncos used a methodical running game to eat up both yards and clock time on their way to a quick, 14-0 lead after the first quarter. Alvirne running back Aiden Mills ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns to help Alvirne lift its record to 2-2 overall (1-2 New Hampshire Interscholastic AA). The Broncos received a 1-yard TD run from Sean Boudreau, a 16yard TD run from Jonavan Santana and also scored when Cam Porter recovered a fumble in the end zone. Malden fell behind 14-0 after the first quarter and was down, 21-0, before junior quarterback Aidan Brett hooked up with senior Gabriel Vargas Cardoso for a 40-yard touchdown pass across the middle. Alvirne managed another touchdown before halftime to go ahead 29-6. Down 36-6 in the fourth quarter Malden scored its final points when freshman quarterback Ryan Bowdridge threw a 23-yard TD pass to Cardoso, the Tornado senior's third touchdown catch of the season and Bowdridge's second scoring pass of the year. Another highlight of the game TWO TDS FOR GABRIEL— Malden High 6-5 senior split end Gabriel Vargas Cardoso leads the way onto the field for the Tornados and also led Malden on the field with two touchdown catches of 40 and 23 yards, his first multiple TD-scoring game of his career. (Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) I AIDAN BRETT WINDS UP— Junior quarterback Adian Brett winds up to throw. He completed a 25-yard TD pass to senior Gabriel Vargas Cardoso in a loss Friday night, Brett's first TD toss of the year. was the defensive work of Malden High senior safety Felix Junior Da Costa. Da Costa, who is Malden's leading tackler for the season, made 11 tackles, had 3 assists and 2 pass breakups. For the season, Da Costa has 28 tackles and 11 assists. **** EXTRA POINTS— Malden is now gearing up for its Greater Boston League (GBL) opener and second consecutive home game tonight at 6:00 p.m. when Somerville High (0-3) comes to town. Somerville has dropped its first three games as well, 42-8 to DACOSTA DODGES TROUBLE— Malden High senior Felix Junior DaCosta (26) dodges two defenders on this Tornado punt return. HOME OPENER— Malden High takes the field for the first time with a wide-eyed entourage. Gloucester and then GBL losses to Everett (59-0) and Lynn Classical (44-0). Somerville's first two games were on the road and last week's game was at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville....After tonight's game, Malden heads back on the road next Friday, October 6 for a 7:30 p.m. game at Manning Field, Lynn versus host Lynn Classical..... Malden hosts Lynn English on a rare Thursday night game on October 12 at 6:00 p.m. and then another home game on Friday, October 20 versus another GBL rival, Everett at 6:00 p.m. DACOSTA and RODRIGUEZ COMBINE— Malden senior Felix Junior DaCosta (26) and junior Chris Rodriguez combine for this tackle of an Alvirne (N.H.) Bronco running back. LOOKING FOR AN OPENING— Malden High junior tight end Earl Fevrier (88) looks for an opening so he can get some more yards.
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 WALK | FROM PAGE 3 to get funding to build a permanent home for all of Bread of Life’s programs. That dream is now being realized with the construction of Bread of Life’s new home at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden. Tom dedicated his life to making the world a better place through spreading peace and adding color. He did this through his devotion to his extended family, to feeding the hungry, and for more than 50 years, to protesting against war, violence, racism and social injustice and advocating in support of peace, social justice, the homeless and anyone in need. In honor of Tom’s love of ice cream, walkers will enjoy ice cream treats after the Walk. Walker registration is $25/adult, children ages six to 17/$10, under six/free. Register online: Events – Bread of Life (breadoflifemalden. org). Sponsorship opportunities MASSACHUSETTS TAX RELIEF BILL T he most recent tax relief bill could become law if Governor Maura Healey signs off on it on Friday, September 29th. This bill is long overdue. It will take some time to digest some of the key provisions in the bill, especially the estate tax provisions. Some of the key elements in the bill thus far include: Increasing the rental deduction from $3,000 to $4,000. Unfortunately, that only results in a tax savings per tax return of $50. The senior circuit breaker tax credit would increase from $1,200 to $2,400. This is substantial as a tax credit is much more meaningful than a deduction. It is a reduction dollar for dollar in the total tax once calculated. Either your balance due will be reduced by $2,400 or your refund will be increased by $2,400. For those 65 years of age or older who would not otherwise be required to file a tax return, this new bill is even more of an incentive to file. The income tax rate on short-term capital gains will decrease from 12% to 8.5%. I was hoping for that rate to drop to 5%, which is the tax rate levied against all ordinary income including W-2 income, interest income, dividend income, etc. However, if someone has a $100,000 short-term capital gain on the sale of real estate or stock, that would be a savings of $3,500. That is a considerable savings. The estate tax exemption will be increasing from $1million to $2million. Furthermore, only the gross taxable estate over $2million will be subject to tax. Under the current estate tax provisions, once an estate is over $1million, the entire $1million is subject to tax. The $2million threshold will now exempt many estates from the estate tax. I wish Massachusetts had adopted portability. This would have eliminated the need for many families to be put in a position to implement more complicated estate planning with the use of Trusts in order to maximize a married couple’s estate tax exemptions. With portability, if a husband died, his $2million exemption could be passed along to his wife so that when she subsequently dies with a $4million estate, no estate tax would be due. She would be entitled to her $2million exemption and her deceased husband’s $2million exemption. This would be so much easier for so many married couples. This would also have served to encourage more affluent married couples to continue to live in Massachusetts rather than move to another state that has no estate tax. They would continue to spend money in Massachusetts and employ workers to help propel the economy. The federal government adopted portability years ago. It’s hard to imagine that Massachusetts is only going to increase the renters deduction to $4,000. That number is arrived at by taking one half of $8,000, when rent payment for one year can easily reach $30,000. Even a $15,000 rent deduction only saves $750 in Massachusetts income taxes. We’ll digest the bill when finalized and report back on the key provisions. 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. are available. For more information, contact Patty Kelly (patty. kelly@breadoflifemalden.org). About Bread of Life: Founded in 1980, Bread of Life is a one of the largest providers and distributors of food to at risk families in the communities north of Boston. Programs provided by Bread of Life include serving free evening meals four nights per week and offering food relief services to families residing in 13 communities: Malden, Medford, Everett, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Melrose, Reading, North Reading, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere and Winchester. Bread of Life delivers food to senior citizens and homeless families and individuals sheltered in local motels. Bread of Life’s Backpack Nutrition Program provides backpacks of nutritious food to students in Everett. To learn more about Bread of Life, visit www. breadoflifemalden.org. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 12 one more thing, sir” – Flashback 2020: “Harry Lyon’s mom Alice passed on February 12th, 2020. She was 96 and died peacefully in the comfort of her own home. How fortunate for that. ‘The cycle of life’ as her son Harry lovingly recalled. Most likely you do not know Harry. Harry was Flea Market to support “NEMT” forest E veryone’s invited to a flea market this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8-2 at the Unitarian Universalist Church on West Emerson Street in Melrose (across from the public library) to benefit efforts to protect the “NEMT” forest in Wakefield. Unitarian Universalist Church Flea Market quiet and unassuming growing up. We were classmates all the way from that fateful day in Nov of 1963 up until the waning days of the Vietnam War in ‘75. Emerson School and Miss Paradise’s 1st grade class to - Beebe and Miss Bothwell - all the way through M.H.S. - Class of 1975. A long, strange trip indeed. Har- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI23A1141AD CITATION G.L.c. 210, §6 In the matter of: AVERY LEE HEARD To: Avery Heard and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said court by: Norman Shwartz of Malden, MA Serena Cunningham of Malden, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Avery Lee Cunningham. If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Woburn ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 11/02/2023 WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 8, 2023 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE September 22, 29, October 6, 2023 ry and I were not best of friends as children. One street separated us growing up but that was as close as we were. I could toss a baseball at his home on Watts from mine on Charles. But we never played ball together. Our mothers were closer. My mother just adored Alice. The feeling was mutual. I traveled one road. Harry traveled his. I have always respected him and that life journey. We would run into each other from time to time. Quickly catch up on life. That was the extent of our relationship. When I ran into him last week in the parking lot of Stop & Shop, time stood still. It had been years since we last saw each other. We recognized one another immediately. Even with masks pulled up tight. We exchanged pleasantries as friends of 55 plus years will do. We took that road as far as we could. When he told me of his mom’s passing, I glanced down. I was caught by surprise. I knew how much she meant to him. What they meant to each other. I was speechless. I tried to find some words. My first instinct was to let him know that he wasn’t alone, to assure him that I understood his hurt. I flirted with trying to comfort him by letting him know that time will heal this great loss. These sentiments seemed trite. Instead, silence. I expressed my condolences, muttered something banal like ‘gotta get back to work Harry, great to see you and I am very sorry for your loss.’ His pain, his grief, her death left him alone in the world. His loss, so real. Too real. I had no words for that.” —Peter is a long-time Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 15 The senator who spent the least Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week’s report is on the latest fundraising and expenditure numbers for the state’s 40 senators’ campaign committees from the latest filing period of August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023. It also includes how much money each senator has on hand as of August 31, 2023. The numbers are from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. To get more information and details on any senator’s fundraising and expenditures, go to www.ocpf.usClick on “Filer listing” under “Browse candidates” and then type the name of your senator in the box that says “Filter by name” in the upper left-hand corner of the page. MOST AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND: The senator with the most cash on hand is Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) who currently has $787,702.35 in his campaign account. Rounding out the top ten senators with the most cash on hand are Sens. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) $754,817.96; Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) $459,883.21; Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $347,117.88; Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $231,304.78; James Eldridge (D-Marlborough) $210,334.29; William Brownsberger (D-Belmont) $205,110.65; Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) $202,580.87; Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) $145,572.56; and Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) $144,815.87. LEAST AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND: The senator with the least cash on hand is former Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) whose campaign account currently has a balance of $0. Rounding out the bottom ten senators with the least cash on hand are Sens. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence) $41.15; Liz Miranda (D-Boston) $1,152.83; John Cronin (D-Lunenburg) $2,530.57; Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough) $15,236.10; Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) $15,693.29; Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) $16,580.45; Michael Brady (D-Brockton) $26,532.35; John Keenan (D-Quincy) $31,315.43; and Michael Rush (D-West Roxbury) $34,449.93. RAISED THE MOST MONEY: The senator who raised the most money is Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) who raised $51,632.99. Rounding out the top ten senators who raised the most money are Sens. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $51,117.81; Susan Moran (D-Falmouth) $14,610.96; Nick Collins (D-Boston) $8,236.70; John Velis (D-Westfield) $4,450.00; Paul Mark (D-Becket) $2,894.71; Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough) $2,874.01; Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) $2,467.75; Rebecca Rausch (D-Needham) $2,176.32 and Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $1,391.08. RAISED THE LEAST MONEY: There are seven senators who raised $0 each: Cynthia Creem (D-Newton); Anne Gobi (D-Spencer); Adam Gomez (D-Springfield); Edward Kennedy (D-Lowell); Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow); Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) and Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). SPENT THE MOST MONEY: The senator who spent the most money is Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) who spent $28,449.94. Rounding out the top ten senators who spent the most money are Sens. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $22,144.30; Nick Collins (D-Boston) $11,140.85; Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $7,965.65; Paul Mark (D-Becket) $6,211.24; Lydia Edwards (D-Boston) $5,038.83; Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) $3,850.20; Patrick O'Connor (R-Weymouth) $3,468.58; James Eldridge (D-Marlborough) $2,811.80; and Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) $2,769.22. SPENT THE LEAST MONEY: amount of money is Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Lowell) who spent $0. Rounding out the top ten senators who spent the least money are Sens. Michael Brady (D-Brockton) $60.00; Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence) $97.74; Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) $130.94; Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) $135.08; Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) $228.72; Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) $376.30; Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) $442.44; John Keenan (D-Quincy) $457.00; and Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) $633.12. TOTAL CASH ON HAND AS OF AUGUST 31, 2023 Here is the total amount of cash your local senators have on hand as of August 31, 2023. Sen. Jason Lewis $101,641.04 TOTAL MONEY RAISED IN AUGUST 2023 Here is the total amount of money your local senators raised in August 2023. Sen. Jason Lewis $269.20 2023 TOTAL MONEY SPENT IN AUGUST Here is the total amount of money your local senators spent in August 2023. Sen. Jason Lewis $1,620.89 ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOUSE AND SENATE AGREE ON TAX RELIEF PACKAGE – House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced in a press release that the House and Senate conference committee has finalized a compromise version of a tax relief package. The House and Senate months ago approved different tax relief packages. The Senate's package would cost the state about $590 million annually, while the House's would cost close to $1.1 billion. No details were released about the new package. Mariano and Spilka said they plan to have a vote on the package during the week of September 25. "In an effort to provide meaningful financial relief to the commonwealth's residents and businesses, we are thrilled to announce that an agreement has been reached in principle that reconciles the differences between the House and Senate tax relief packages,” said the statement. “We look forward to filing and taking up the conference report next week, which responsibly implements our shared goal of making Massachusetts more affordable, equitable, and competitive." "As I've said from day one, tax relief is essential for making Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable,” responded Gov. Maura Healey. "I'mpleased that the Legislature has taken this step and look forward to delivering urgently needed tax relief to Massachusetts residents and businesses." The lack of details thus far has led to some criticism. “The public is told that they’ve come to agreed terms, but they haven’t released any details and plan to vote on it next week,” said Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “This process should be occurring out in the open, not behind closed doors like it has for the majority of the last two years. Unfortunately, the basic tenets of openness, transparency and good government are anathema to Beacon Hill leaders.” EQUITY IN EDUCATION - What can our business, political and education leaders do differently to connect Black and Latino students to pathways to careers that our thriving life sciences, health, clean tech and other sectors so urgently need to fill? Join MASSterList, the State House News Service, and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education on Tuesday, October 24th, for a policy event from 8:15 – 10:30 am at the MCLE New England – 10 Winter Place, Boston (Downtown Crossing), (in-person only). Register for this FREE event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ equit y -in- educa tion-tick - ets-723011084617?aff=BHRC HEALEY BANS STATE AGENCIES FROM BUYING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOTTLES - Gov. Healey announced an executive order that, effective immediately, will prohibit state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles. Healey noted that this historic move will make the Bay State the first state in the nation to implement this type of ban. "We know that plastic waste and plastic production are among the leading threats to our oceans, our climate and environmental justice,” said Healey. “In government, we have an obligation -- we also have an opportunity -- to not only stop contributing to this damage, but to chart a better path forward. In our coastal state, we know climate change is our biggest threat. We also believe that taking action is our greatest opportunity, an opportunity to secure a safe, prosperous and sustainable future.” “We applaud Gov. Healey’s announcement, which shifts our state’s focus on plastics from recycling waste to reducing waste,” said MASSPIRG Executive Director Janet Domenitz. ”While recycling is better than just throwing things out, after several decades it’s clear that we cannot recycle our way out of the mess we are in. Recent studies and reports show that it is next to impossible to recycle plastic.” She continued, “Massachusetts sends to landfills or incinerates almost six million tons of waste each year. Reducing single-use plastics would reduce that waste and the commonwealth’s new commitment to use fewer water bottles is an important step towards zero waste in Massachusetts.” HUNGER ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES (S 835) – The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would create the Hunger-free Campus Grant Program to provide funding to address food insecurity among college students at the state’s public universities. “Thirty-seven percent of public college students are food insecure, with a disproportionate impact on Black, Latin, LGBTQ students and student parents,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “However, only 20 percent are enrolled in SNAP. The Hunger-Free Campus legislation creates a grant program to support college campuses in taking steps toward ending food insecurity. Initiatives funded through the grant program can include notifying students about eligibility for federal food assistance like SNAP or WIC and establishing on-campus EBT/SNAP vendors or meal-sharing programs. No one should have to choose between furthering their education and being able to feed themselves or their families. By fighting hunger insecurity on our public college campuses we can remove barriers to graduation for low-income students and help them secure a brighter future.” FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION (H 1265, S 823) – Another bill heard by the Higher Education Committee would make it the policy of the state to guarantee free public higher education as a right for all residents, including undocumented ones. The measure would create a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to an eligible student at any Massachusetts public college or university, or certificate, vocational or training program at a public institution. "I want to emphasize that making college free is critical to strengthening our democracy, at a time when threats nationwide to our democracy are at a peak,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “Giving young people the opportunity to build upon their roots and experiences in the community they grew up, by going to college without financial insecurities, plays a critical role in the development of young people as they become active citizens and contribute to the world in a way that makes the fabric of Massachusetts society stronger.” “As a proud first-generation college student (I graduated from Umass Amherst in 2009), I want to ensure all Massachusetts residents have access to public higher education,” said House sponsor Rep. Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster). “In Massachusetts, you’re more likely to take on student debt, and in higher amounts, if you attend a public college/university rather than a private college/university. Massachusetts cannot afford to wait to address the affordability challenges of public higher education, and this legislation will help to address many of the workforce challenges we’re facing, across education, healthcare and human services.” NONOPIOD PAIN RELIEF (H 1962) – The Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee held a hearing on legislation that would require the Department of Public Health to develop and publish on its website an educational pamphlet regarding the use of nonopioid alternatives for the treatment of pain. Provisions include requiring the pamphlet to include information on available nonopioid alternatives; the advantages and disadvantages of nonopioid alternatives; requiring health care practitioners to inform patients in hospitals, emergency care departments and hospice care for whom they intend to administer anesthesia involving the use of an opioid drug, to inform the patient and/or their representative, of nonopioid alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages. “Over the last two decades the use of opioids as a pain medicine has resulted in unprecedented cases of addiction and overdose,” said sponsor Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford). “In order to give an alternative to their direct use, this legislation will offer information to patients about potential non-opioid treatments for pain control. I believe this legislation will provide individuals with greater choices in making their personal medical decisions which can impact their own future, their families and society.” REQUIRE WARNING LABEL (H 1968) – Another measure before the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee would require pharmacists filling a written, electronic or oral prescription for an opiate to affix to the container a label with a clear, concise warning that the opiates dispensed can cause dependence, addiction and overdose. “Nearly 50 percent of opioid dependence originates with prescribed opioid painkillers,” said sponsor Rep. Peter Capano (D-Lynn). “While the state hasn't released final numbers for overdose deaths in 2022, some of Massachusetts' biggest cities say they've seen an uptick in fatal overdoses. Warning labels won’t solve the opioid addiction crisis but it is one tool mixed with other strategies that would help combat this epidemic.” MARIJUANA AND FIRST RESPONDERS (S 48) – The Cannabis Policy Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would require the Cannabis Control Commission and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to study and report to the Legislature on the barriers that first responders face about their legal right to use cannabis. "As we move away from cannabis prohibition, we should ensure we do not hold on to pre-existing, bias-driven bans,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “I filed … [the measure] to investigate the existing barriers to first responders' legal right to use cannabis a first responders are asked to perform difficult jobs. The bill would also explore the effectiveness of cannabis in treating anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and other traumas." QUOTABLE QUOTES “We respectfully urge the United States Congress to act expeditiously to enact legislation relative to comprehensive immigration reform and, in doing so, help resolve the dual crises of a dysfunctional immigration system and a rapidly devolving domestic workforce shortage.” ---From a letter from 65 state legislators to President Joe Biden and members of Congress. “The commonwealth is committed to supporting health care providers who deliver health care services that meet the needs of high-risk communities and populations where they are.Not only do these community health centers provide critical care to families and individuals that would otherwise have limited access to services, but these climate resilience projects also reflect the community health canters’ commitment to healthy communities.” --- Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh announcing $20 million in grants awarded to community health centers to support capital projects that address the intersection between climate change and a person’s health. “We are in the middle of a crisis in both health disparities and health care workforce retention. We can’t effectively address either of these crises without specific, current data to inform actionable policy decisions.” --- Dr. Ellana Stinson, New England Medical Association President testifying in support of legislation to address physician diversity and health disparities by mandating that licensed healthcare facilities collect and submit demographic data on physicians and physicians-in-training to the state. “The funding provided through the Urban and Community Forestry program is critical for these cities and towns to address some of their most pressing needs around public health, workforce development and climate resiliency through increasing access to green space. The commonwealth looks forward to continuing our aggressive pursuit of federal funding opportunities that will deliver for communities all across Massachusetts.” --- Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey announcing that several Bay State communities will receive more than $22 million in funding from the USDA Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change and improve access to nature in communities across the country. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of September 1822, the House met for a total of one hour and 26 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 56 minutes. Mon. Sept. 18 House11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:01 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Tues.Sept. 19 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 20 No House session No Senate sessio Thurs. Sept. 21 House11:03 a.m. to 12:24 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 12:07 p.m. Fri. Sept. 22 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.
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 avavvyvy avvy S iorn oreniioor a avvy iori by Jim Miller Best Stair Lifts of 2023 Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very diffi cult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies? Arthritic Andy Dear Andy, Yes, of course! A good home stair lift is a great mobility solution for anyone who is unable, or has a diffi cult time climbing stairs. To help you choose a quality stair lift that meets your needs and budget, here are a few shopping tips along with some top-rated companies. What to Know There are two basic types of stair lifts that are sold today: straight and curved. The type you need will depend upon the design of your staircase. A straight stair lift is one that travels in a straight line up a fl ight of stairs uninterrupted by landings, bends or curves, and costs anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000 installed. Curved lifts, however, are much more elaborate and will go around corners, bends and changes in direction. Curved lifts are also much more expensive, typically running between $8,500 and $15,000 or more depending on the complexity of the installation. Most stair lifts available today also have seats, armrests and footplates that fold up out of the way, and swivel seats that make getting into and out of the chair easier. They also come with standard safety features like seatbelts, braking systems and footrest sensors, push-button or rocker-switch controls located on the armrest for easy operation, and “call send” controls which allow you to call or send the unit to the other end of the stairs. Make sure the lift you choose has all these features. If you are a large person, you may need to get a heavy-duty lift with a wider seat and bigger lifting capacity – all companies offer them. Or, if you’re tall, fi nd out about raising the seat height during installation. Depending on the company, you may also have the option of choosing between an electric (AC) and a battery powered (DC) stair lift. Electric stair lifts are simpler and cheaper than battery powered units, but if your home loses power so does your lift. While battery powered lifts work even if there’s a power failure. Best Stair Lifts To help you choose a great stair lift the National Council on Aging, which is a national nonprofi t organization that advocates for older Americans, put together a review team to research the diff erent companies. Their list of best stair lifts of 2023 includes: • Editor’s Pick: Bruno (bruno.com) • Most Aff ordable: AmeriGlide (ameriglide.com) • Best Customer Reviews: Acorn (acornstairlifts.com) • Most Supportive Design: Harmar (harmar.com) • Most Adaptable to the Home: Access BDD (accessbdd.com) • Best for Arthritis: Stannah (stannah-stairlifts.com) See NCOA.org/adviser/stair-lifts/best-stair-lifts to read their detailed reviews. Financial Help Unfortunately, health insurance including original Medicare does not cover home stair lifts, but some Medicare Advantage plans may help pay. Or, if you have long-term care insurance it too may cover a portion of the costs. If you qualify for Medicaid, many states off er waivers that may help pay for a lift, and the VA has several grant and benefi t programs that may off er assistance too if you’re a veteran. To save some money, you may want to consider purchasing a used or refurbished model. Or, if you need a stair lift for only a short period of time, consider renting one. Most companies offer these options, and many off er fi nancings too. To get started, contact some of the previously listed stair lift companies who will put you in touch with a dealer in your area. All dealers provide free in-home assessments and estimates and can help you choose an appropriate lift. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “Th e Savvy Senior” book. Upcoming Movie Night at Malden Public Library P lease join us for Classic Movie Night on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing the American version of the British fi lm “Gaslight” (1944). The fi lm stars Ingrid Berman, Charles Boyer, Angela Lansbury and Joseph Cotten. “A susceptible young woman marries a suave, romantic man never suspecting that he is a murderous scoundrel, obsessed with fi nding the jewels hidden in their London home. She becomes the helpless victim as slowly, insidiously, he drives her to the brink of insanity.” Not rated – 113 minutes. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. Upcoming Movie Night - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-400000 Docket No. MI23P4920EA Estate of: EARL RANDALL WRIGHT Also know as: EARL R. WRIGHT Date of Death: 05/19/2005 LETTERS OF AUTHORITY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE To: Cade T. Wright 5 Lexington CT. 339 Merrimack, NH 03054 You have been appointed and qualified as personal representative in Unsupervised administration of this estate on September 19, 2023. These letters are proof of your authority to act pursuant to G.L.c. 190B, except for the following restrictions if any. Date: September 21, 2023 Tara E. DeCristofaro REGISTER OF PROBATE September 29, 2023 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net City of Malden Massachusetts 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 11, 2023 on the petition of ACDC 213 Main LLC, in Permit Application # CMID 061492-2023, seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 130; Chapter 28, Section 010(D); and Chapter 12, Section 300 of the Code of the City of Malden, to allow ledge removal and alteration of grade; to allow multifamily residential dwelling use, up to three stories inclusive, of property in the Residence A zoning district, and an Inclusionary Development, namely, to construct a building with three stories and a total of twenty (20) Affordable Housing Units, at the property known as and numbered, 211-213 Main Street, Malden and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 077 375 503. Petition and plans are available for public review in Malden City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application #CMID 0614922023 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 22, 29, 2023 Classifieds
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES John H. Souther Sr. A longtime resident of Malden. Passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, after a brief illness. John was born in 1943, the son of Everett and Dorothy Souther. He was raised in Everett, and soon after completing his education, he enlisted in the US Army to help our country’s fight during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the Boston area and settled down in Somerville. In 1971, John married his sweetheart, Eileen Clain. The two settled down together in Somerville to raise their family, until 1976, when they relocated to Malden. John had worked as a Steel Worker for the Boston Steel Company in Malden until his retirement. His life revolved around his family, and he enjoyed traveling with his wife as well as playing poker and pool with his sons. He is survived by his children, James McLeod and wife Rosario of Malden, Fred McLeod and wife Holly of Manchester, NH, Kim Ferretti and husband Donald of Windham, NH, John H. Souther Jr. and wife Jennifer of Malden, Scott Souther and wife Michelle of Lynn, Daniel Souther and wife Tracy of Manchester, NH, and Brett Souther of Peterborough, NH, his siblings, Edward Souther of VA, Joseph Souther of OK, Lillian Scheri of Amesbury, Florence Lauziere of Ashby, and David Souther of Methuen, as well as 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. John was preceded in death by his wife Eileen, his daughter Kellie McLeod, his sisters Rosemary Kyle and Dorothy Lemay, and his brothers, William Souther, Thomas Souther, and Robert Souther. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 2, at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden with visitation from 3:00 PM to 6:30PM and a prayer service starting at 6:30. Paul C. Hardy Sr. Formerly of Malden and Cotuit. Died on Sept. 17th, at 94, in Wakefield. Born in Medford to Charles S. Hardy and Marie (McBride) Hardy, he attended Medford Vocational School. He worked for Coombs MacBeath, then joined the Air Force in 1950. After leaving the service, he worked for Westinghouse and partnered in an appliance repair business. He joined the Malden Fire Department in 1963, retiring at the rank of Captain in 1994. An avid cyclist, golfer, and hockey player, he was a member of the AMC “4000 Foot Club”. He left us with a riddle: why his vanity plate for 20+ years read “ONCE”. Paul is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lois (Flaherty) Hardy, his children, Pat Hardy (Michael Dwyer), Cheryl Hardy-Faraci (Chuck Faraci), Paul C. Hardy Jr. (Deborah), and 7 grandchildren, Arthur, Alexandra, Devlin, Nina, Christopher, Carolyn and Geneva, as well as many other family members and friends. His daughter, Ellen G. Hardy passed away in 2017. A memorial was held for Paul on Thursday, September 28th, at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Malden Firefighters Relief Association, 1 Sprague Street, Malden MA 02148 or the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago IL 60601 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 ~ Help Wanted ~ Part-time cook in Everett, MA Monday - Friday, 10am-5pm (35 hour work week) Contact Donna at: 617-592-6726 Call for Free Estimate! ------------10% Senior Citizen Discount Rui Pereira Licensed & Insured Office: 857-226-0026 Cell: 617-818-3092 1. September 29 is National Coffee Day; what programming language was named after a coffee? 2. Who takes the Hippocratic Oath? 3. On Sept. 30, 1868, the first volume of what serialized novel – which has a character named Marmee – was published? 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In what year did Facebook debut: 1999, 2004 or 2008? 17. On Oct. 5, 1902, Larry Fine was born; he was a member of what trio that appeared in “Disorder in the Court”? 18. Why do males have nipples? 19. What is unagi? 20. October 6 is World Smile Day; Harvey Ball of Worcester, Mass., created what color smiley face symbol to increase morale at an insurance company? ANSWERS 1. Java 2. Doctors 3. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott 4. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” 5. Bamboo 6. Boston Americans (soon to be Red Sox) 7. The study of whales 8. They are first lines of movies (“Forrest Gump,” “The Godfather” and “Citizen Kane,” respectively). 9. “The Twilight Zone” 10. Mercury 11. Theodore Roosevelt (the first president to be personally involved in a labor dispute) 12. A pea (in “The Princess and the Pea”) 13. Troll 14. The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge 15. Some have rain but it is not water. 16. 2004 17. The Three Stooges 18. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Page 19 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 City of Malden Massachusetts 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 11, 2023 on the petition of James Motzkin, Trustee of the Saratoga Trust and of the Malden Realty Trust, in Permit Application # CMID 059793-2023, seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010(D)(1) of the Code of the City of Malden, to reconstruct, extend and structurally change a preexisting nonconforming property and use in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new building for continued use as a four-family dwelling, at a proposed development site to be comprised of two existing parcels to be combined, the property known as and numbered, 76 Granville Avenue, Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 104 712 208, and the property known as Granville Place (no number), Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #104 712 206. Petition and plans are available for public review in Malden City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application #CMID 059793-2023 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 22, 29, 2023 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 mangorealtyteam.com Commercial Listings Saugus - for sale 14 Norwood St. Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus Saugus Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Themarket isstartingtoshiftandmanyproperty ownersareseekingtofindoutwhat theirpropertyis worth, toput theirhomesonthemarketwhileit's favorable.WouldyouliketolearnthebenefitsofMango Realty“ComingSoon”and“ConciergePrograms”? Reachoutnow! Call/TextSue617-877-4553 Saugus tOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Incredible opportunity for investors and developers. This long standing confirmed pre-existing licensed commercial fishing pier/residential property abuts the Saugus Waterfront Mixed Use Overlay District (WMOD). Current owner is now petitioning the Town of Saugus to have this prime waterfront location entered into the WMOD. Please read Article 18 in the Saugus Zoning Bylaws, found on the web, to learn about the array of potential land use and mixed use possibilities under this overlay. The owners recognize that any sale will include this zoning contingency. All rights and title to licensed pier will be conveyed via deed transfer .The current use of the property includes boat storage and residential use with a permitted accessory dwelling unit. Property utilities include electricity & water to pier area as well as natural gas to dwelling. $1,455.000 CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 ROCKLAND - Rental Are you dreaming of starting your own business? This professional office or retail space is located on busy Union Street right outside of Rockland Center. Space has two front entrances and one rear exit. There are two rest rooms. Additional storage space in the basement! Multiple parking spaces in the rear of the building. Tenant pays their own electricity and heating costs. Exterior maintenance (snow plowing and landscaping) is shared with adjoining tenant. High traffic and strong visibility location close to the areas major highways. Flexible terms for start-up business. Parking for these two units will be out back or on side of building, not in front, and there is plenty! Large basement for storage included in lease. Other uses are permitted with special permit. Lessee to conduct due diligence with Rockland building department $1,600. CALL/TEXT Peter 781-820-5690 Saugus Ctr location! Are you ready to move into this newly remodeled 5 bedroom Colonial. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. From your kitchen window you will view the historic Victorian spires of the Saugus Town Hall. From your first-floor main bedroom you will see historic recently restored Round Hill Park. Outside of your front door you will find easy access to the Northern Strand rail trail, the MBTA bus, and local businesses. 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Out Out ic ecen rstrstec ecen ecen cen ic rec ntly ts ec nt -flo nt ntly -floo ian s ian s ch Business Opportunity LYNN MANGO Realty is offering a great opportunity to acquire a long established active restaurant/bar with common victualer/all alcohol license in a prime down town Lynn location. The owner of this business is retiring after 29 years of success at this location. Loyal customer base. Kitchen facilities updated. Two rest rooms. Seats 92/ Plenty of offstreet parking. Documented revenue for both food, liquor and lottery allows you to have a quick return on your investment. Favorable lease terms for this corner location. $200,000. ohol ohol dated wn da l license in a ive r ive r l lice e r g. Do m loc ner o s loc g. Do ed Tw ocum d. Tw ner o oc w resta l l en ner of th catio catio io me men wo re of th en e wo re hi on. L est r his est r his on. L restaurant rest r m Se a prim es ro ms. S nse in a p aura in a Loya L ya Loya room a room ess al cus ms. 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