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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 15, 2021 Page 17 FORUM | FROM PAGE 15 munity through this organization; they should focus on their students." (The following question was submitted for the Malden HS Blue and Gold newspaper) Q: In the Unite 2020 platform by Mayor Christenson, racism was declared a public health crisis. How do you assess the impact of racism in Malden? Ward 1 incumbent Crowe: "I absolutely believe we have to empower women and eliminate racism. We need to have real conversations on race and racism and raise the curtain." Ward 3 incumbent Linehan: "Malden should be a leader in this work (in anti-racism). As a white woman, (anti-racism) training is illuminating. We have to build on what we have done like multi-lingual poll workers and lines of access to city services." Ward 3 challenger Curtis: "I haven't seen Malden in the news with an outcry over racism (here). Racism is not learned, it is taught. It is oaky to be transparent. Unless we start talking (to each other) the world will not change." Ward 4 incumbent O'Malley: "Racism is alive and well in our society, but our response needs to be more than words. We need to talk the talk and walk the walk. We need to be more supportive of all of our residents including women of color." Ward 4 challenger Donahue: "Malden is unique. When the Mayor brought this up, it was more of a national issue. We do our part and that includes our great police and fire departments, which, by the way, have both endorsed me, over an incumbent, which is unheard of. They just want to be appreciated for what they do." The following question was submitted by the Malden Advocate Q: Public safety and, specifically, how public policing is or has been done has become a lightning-rod issue across the nation. In turn, politicians and groups have taken stances on the issue of budget allocations for police departments with the slogans of "Defund the Police" and "The People's Budget" becoming synonymous with lowering and/or reallocating funding for police departments, cutting personnel and funneling those funds toward other uses. What is your general stance on public safety and police funding in Malden? Ward 1 Crowe: "It's such a wide topic. We're fortunate to have a dedicated police force and our police need more resources, not less.” Councillor Crowe said she was supportive of programs which incorporate mental health clinicians to partner with public safety personnel to respond to certain issues and situations. Ward 3 challenger Curtis: "Public safety is huge. I support the Police Dept. 110 percent. "My opponent is endorsed by Our Revolution Malden which has an aggressive stand against police funding." Ward 3 incumbent Linehan: "Public safety is not about slogans. I reject the notion we should be defunding police. I think it is disgraceful to promote this fear-mongering. We need more crisis support to work alongside police." Ward 4 challengers Donahue: "I was not a part-time park ranger in high school but I am not for defunding police, they are underfunded. My opponent will say he is not for defunding police and that he is not for alternative budgets and reallocating money but that's not what he has said before. Ask the police department and the fire department how they have been treated by our Ward 4 Councilor, that's the real barometer." Ward 4 incumbent O'Malley: "We have seen the motif of this forum, mischaracterizations and lies by my opponent. We all remember where Jeff came from. The suit and tie doesn't fool us. Working families know where I stand. I support the Malden Police. I stand with the Mayor and Chief Molis. I want police focusing on violent crime and solving murders (not answering mental health crisis and substance abuse calls)." ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. MI21P5005GD Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 In the interests of: Joevon Jenkins Of Malden, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 09/24/2021 by DeShawn Bunch of Malden, MA Terence Small of Malden, MA will be held 01/05/2022 11:00 A.M. Guardianship of Minor Hearing located at 10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 - Courtroom 4 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: September 29, 2021 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate October 15, 2021 PROJECT | FROM PAGE 8 Technically Supt. DiBari and chief consultant Charlie Lyons, a former school superintendent, explained, Malden's City Council is not required to vote "in favor" of the proposal, as Malden's own representative on the Northeast School Committee, James Holland, has already voted in favor of the plan to build a new, $317 million facility, The City Council could vote to reject the proposal, but then a districtwide popular vote would have to be taken from all the 12 sending school districts to either approve or deny the proposal. Malden's share of the cost of the new school building would be $36 million, or, $1.2 million annually, spread over 30 years. At Tuesday's meeting Malden city councillors were complimentary of the school and thanked the presenters for providing information and on a motion by Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy voted to send the matter to the Finance Committee for further discussion. More on the new Northeast Vocational school building proposal in next week's edition. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI21P4936EA Estate of: Trina Lynette Bunch-Jenkins Also known as: Trina Bunch Jenkins Date of Death: 02/04/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjucation of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by DeShawn Bunch of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: DeShawn Bunch of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/25/2021. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 27, 2021 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE October 15, 2021

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