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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 13, 2023 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 1 veloping a new master plan for development. Be it further ordered that this combined eff ort focuses on responsible zoning which encourages growth that diversifi es our tax base and is informed by input from city leaders on the impact to our city from residential, industrial, and commercial development.” The order passed unanimously and was referred to the Ordinance and Finance Committees. Ward 2 Councillor Paul ConMUSINGS | FROM PAGE 2 7. What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? Striving for good health. 8. What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? For being a good person. 9. Growing up in Malden – most admired or most inspirational mentor? Mel Baron, my teacher at Malden High School. 10. Malden has long been known for its outstanding restaurants, delis and bakeries. Growing up what were your favorite places to grab a slice of pizza, a sub or a hamburger? Pizza – Harvard Pastry. Sub – Big A. Hamburger – Joe & Nemo’s. Postscript 1: It was so kind of Stephen Sylvester to write: “Thank you for such an informative article [San Rocco 2023 Edition]. It tied in so well the history of the Feast and how it brings back people who have moved away from Edgeworth but return to the old stomping grounds on the 2nd weekdon pointed out that Everett, next door to Malden, is 70% commercial/industrial tax base and 30% residential “and the MBTA is telling us with smart growth that we have to build more residential because we have two Orange Line stations in our city. It is aggravating to me.” “Let’s fi sh or cut bait. The timing of this [master plan] will be a major issue. We have to determine what if it’s going to promote the best value to generate new [tax] revenue,” Councillor McDonald said. end of August every year. Also, how generations of the neighborhood keep it alive. A big thanks to the ‘Cannoli Girls’ and good luck on your next chapter of your life along your new journey. Stay the course and keep the Saint Rocco Feast going. Start planning the 100th and make it bigger than ever and hopefully bring more alumni back to celebrate.” Postscript 2: It was so kind of Scott Millikan to write: “It’s good to hear you praising John Stanasek’s athletic accomplishments at MHS. He was an incredible all-around athlete! John’s class (1976) was loaded with dynamic athletes. Donny Roach was an incredible football, hockey and baseball player! And you can’t say enough about Charlie Russell’s athletic ability! He was the Indoor State Champion in the 600-yard dash two years in a row! He broke his own [Massachusetts] High School record at the Eastern Indoor Championship at Princeton, NJ in the ~ Help Wanted ~ MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Tuesday - Saturday Combined Properties is a full-service investment and real estate development firm specializing in commercial and multi-family residential properties. The Maintenance Technician will be based at our residential properties in Malden, MA. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday with on-call rotations. Responsibilities include completion of work orders, preventative maintenance, and unit turnovers. The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, carpentry, and HVAC. Must have excellent communication skills and have a strong customer service philosophy. Previous apartment maintenance experience is preferred. Combined Properties is an equal employment opportunity employer. Please submit your resume to: Sdaly@combinedproperties.com. For more information, call 781-388-0338. “This is truly the most pressing issue the Council is going to face moving forward,” City Council President Barbara Murphy (Ward 5) said. “If we are looking forward to creating more commercial tax base, we did pass a zoning overhaul to allow more commercial development,” Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley said. “We have to have minimum design limitations – whether its MBTA community zoning or this. Don’t rush it – what we don’t want is something we would be disappointed with.” 600 with the 2nd fastest time in the country at 1:12. In Outdoor Track Charlie was the Allstate 440-yard Champion two years in a row. He was the New England Champion at the 440 in his senior year and he was the anchor leg of our 4x440 yd Relay Team that won the 1976 AllStates in a record time. He was also a very good Football player at MHS! I had the pleasure of playing with Donny Roach, Charlie Russell, and John Furlong for Bob Rotondi and his 1973 undefeated Knights team.” Postscript 3: This year big brother Joe was selected to enter the hallowed halls of the MHS Sports Hall of Fame! For this, I shall save a special 1,500 words. Stay tuned. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CAdvocate all now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net 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. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma

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