Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 2, 2026 Something “Hot” Wheeled into Ward 8! Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson was on hand when Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica introduced Malden’s First Hot Wheels Library in Ward 8 outside the Linden Dunkin’ along the Northern Strand Community Trail. Councillor Sica thanked the Linden Dunkin’/Couto Management for allowing the placement of the Hot Wheels Library on their fence in Ward 8. The “Take a Car-Leave a Car” concept was the creative idea of Ward 8 residents John Melanson and David Giardino, who put a lot of time and creativity into the idea. David built the display from scratch, creating an individual parking spot for each car. Children are encouraged to take a car, leave a car, trade a car, or just share the fun! A child does not need to leave a car in order to take one. Any resident who has any Hot Wheels or other small toy cars at home that children have outgrown are invited to stop by and “park” a few in the library for another child to enjoy! John created a Facebook group just for the Hot Wheels Library so he can keep track of the cars as they come and go. “If your child picks out a favorite car, snap a picture and share it in the group,” said Councillor Sica. “If you stop by to donate or “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Pictured from left to right: John Melanson, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Mayor Gary Christenson. (Courtesy photo) “park” some new cars, post those too! We’d love to see where the cars go, what the kids choose, and watch our little Hot Wheels community grow.” Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/ share/196J3KMevm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Learn about health care planning at the library N ow’s the time! Stop by the Malden Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m.11 a.m. to learn about how to get started on your personal health care plan with Honoring Choices Massachusetts. Who is this program for? All adults! A Health Care Proxy and Personal Directive are documents that determine a loved one who can make medical decisions for you in the event that you can’t, and describe what kind of care you do and don’t want. These matters might seem a little daunting at first, which is why a trained professional from Honoring Choices Massachusetts will be leading a presentation and answering questions on the process. You can register at bit.ly/ mpl-plan or by calling 781-3240218. If you have questions, contact Katie at kwalsh@maldenpubliclibrary.org. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net
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