Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2024 First-ever Malden Community Connection Day brings residents together Event held to promote city resources, programs, services available for those in the community By Steve Freker M any local residents turned out this past Saturday to learn about some of the many programs and services from the City of Malden that are available to them. A first-ever event, Malden Community Connection Day 2024 was hosted by the City of Malden, through the Mayor’s Office, at Ferryway K-8 School. Point person for the event was Kashawna Harling, the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator. 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 Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net GOOD FORTUNE?It’s hard to figure out if Mayor Gary Christenson liked – or did not like – what the Tarot Cards read when he sat down at the fortune table during Community Connection Day on Saturday. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was on hand for the entire event as was Malden City Council President Steve Winslow (Ward 6) as well as other Malden elected officials. Dozens of residents of all ages came to the Ferryway School to partake of the activities held and to receive information on what is offered by Malden City Hall departments C’mon Down and Visit Chris & His Associates! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! Starting at $18.95 * Bundles * Boxes Many Types Starting at $49.95 Starting at $95.95 * 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 HOURS: OPEN DAILY, MON. - SAT., 9 AM - 7 PM / SUN., 9 AM - 6 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 GUESTS ENJOY THE COMPANY at Community Connection Day on Saturday. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) and how to access resources. Representatives of many city departments were on hand as well as those from many community organizations that are active in the Malden community. There were also entertainment performances by local and area vocal and musical artists as well as lots of food and refreshments. Residents were also afforded the opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming November 5 General POINT PERSON: Kashawna Harling, Malden’s Diversity, Equ i t y and I n c l u s i on Coordinator, was point person for Saturday’s Community Connection Day 2024. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Presidential Election. Another highlight of the day was a solemn Malden Land Acknowledgement ceremony, a statement that recognizes the Indigenous peoples who originally inhabited the land on which Malden exists and their connection to this land. Malden State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) interacted with many of his constituents on Saturday. Chris 2024 Mayor Gary Christenson explains how those attending the Community Connection Day event can win great prizes if they visit all the tables and record their progress. Malden Reads Steering Committee Member Linda Zalk read to some children on Saturday. Poetry and Music go together well at Community Connection Day.
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