Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 16, 2026 Annual Spirit Awards Special to The Advocate T riangle, Inc., hosted its annual Spirit Awards at Town Line Luxury Lanes in Malden on September 18, drawing one of the largest turnouts in the event’s history. The Spirit Awards serve as an opportunity for the Triangle community from all locations, houses and programs to come together to celebrate the accomplishments and dedication of participants, staff and community partners. Attendees included family members, community partners, corporate partners and members of Triangle’s Mayor Gary Christenson, Triangle, Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian, Broadway Day Services winner Lizzy and Broadway Day Services staffers Carol and Katie. (Courtesy photo) “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 Board of Directors. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Triangle, Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian welcomed the guests and presented the awards to this year’s honorees. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed lunch, bowling and games as they reflected on a year of accomplishments and successSAFETY | FROM PAGE 1 bouncy houses and “touch a truck” events where children climbed on fire engines and ladders, police cars, an ambulance and DPW trucks. Free pizza, hot dogs, slush and pumpkins were Mayor Gary Christenson, Triangle, Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian, Prism Program winner Michael and Prism staffers David and Travis. Triangle’s Prism Program provides critical support services for autistic young adults aging out of the public school system. (Courtesy photo) es. Triangle is a Malden-based nonprofit that has served peohanded out. Everyone received goody bags and many children participated in the raffles where five iPads were awarded. The Fire Department also hosted their annual Smoke Detector Installation Program during Fire Prevention Week, where ple with disabilities and their families since 1971. they installed 60+ smoke and carbon detectors for Seniors 65 and older. Fire Prevention Week is observed every October in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871, and killed more than 250 people, along with destroying more than 17,400 structures across 2,000 acres. In 1911, 40 years after the fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America determined that the anniversary of this fire should be observed annually to generate awareness about fire prevention. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net
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