Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 18, 2019 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm Come in & Enjoy our Famous... $12 LUNCH Menu! Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Prepared Your Way! Includes two sides Catch the NFL on our 10 TV’s! dine drink gather Friday, October 18 at 9 PM Music & Comedy Night with.. BACK TO THE '80'S & DAVE RUSSO Saturday, October 19 at 9 PM Eagle's Tribute Band ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE enjoy Sica and Vanni compete in Ward 8 I By Barbara Taormina ncumbent Jadeane Sica is facing a challenge from Andrew Vanni for the Ward 8 seat on the City Council. Although it’s a race between two unique candidates that few would have predicted, it fits into Malden’s political traditions and adds something extra to this year’s election. Jadeane Sica City Counci l President Jadeane Sica, who is seeking a fourth term on the City Council, said her campaign this year is similar to her 2017 race for the Ward 8 City Council seat. That’s true in some ways, and in some ways not. Sica is still the consummate ward councillor who loves her neighborhood, pays attention to its every detail and has, in the past, described constituent services as the best part of the job. But some of her views on issues have evolved over time, and major projects from two years ago are getting closer to completion and making way for new challenges. However, the biggest change might be the way Ward 8 and the rest of the city now see Sica, who was cautious and reserved during first two terms. When she was elected City Friday, October 25 at 9 PM Kenny Chesney Tribute Sensation NO SHOES NATION Saturday, October 26 at 9 PM The Triumphant Return of... WILDSIDE BAND Council president at the beginning of the year other more experienced councillors offered to help Sica with the complexities of her new role. But by the end of January, it was clear she was all set. She oversaw a difficult intra– City Council conflict involving Open Meeting Law, launched a system to manage the release of executive session minJadeane Sica City Council President utes, managed a change of city clerks and kept heated discussion on issues, such as City Council decorum, transparency and turf, under control. Sica is a natural with a gavel, and residents have said they appreciate her leadership. Looking ahead, Sica said she is eager to cut the ribbon on the new City Hall and all its technological advantages will bolster government transparency. “I can’t wait for that,” she said. “It’s going to be so exciting.” Sica said all meetings will be recorded and made available to the public. In addition to the video library, she and City Clerk Greg Lucey are working to digitize city ordinances, which will be searchable and accessible on the Web. The proposal for the new trash collection program is more complicated. “Personally, I do think it needs a little tweaking,” Sica said. “The $10 a month fee isn’t etched in stone, and there will be an abatement for seniors.” Still, she acknowledged there are potential problems with storing and moving the big barrels, particularly for Andrew Vanni Ward 8 Councillor candidate residents who live in homes on the city’s hills. “Hopefully, when we’re done, everyone will be satisfied,” she said. “If not, we’ll keep the blue bags.” Malden Hospital recently moved to the front of the line of city challenges after MelroseWakefield Healthcare announced it is willing to work with Malden and Medford on ideas to redevelop the site. “I think some type of health and wellness center would be a great idea,” said Sica, adding that the timing is right. She plans to take a long look at the redevelopment options recently presented by the Friends of Fellsmere Heights and Boston Architectural College, which include a proposal for a medical building and a fitness center. 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