Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 24, 2025 Malden Police Officer Amanda Grenier heralded by Commonwealth for heroic actions Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson commended Malden Police Officer Amanda Grenier on her recent award of the prestigious George L. Hanna Medal of Valor for bravery. Officer Grenier was among 19 members of law enforcement from around the Commonwealth who were honored for outstanding bravery at a Worcester ceremony presided over by Governor Maura Healey. Malden Chief of Police Glenn Cronin and Police Commissioner Barbara Murphy accompanied Officer Grenier to the ceremony. Officer Grenier was the only female awardee. She was praised for her heroic actions that took place on May 22, 2024. Officer Grenier went above and beyond in her encounter to stop an armed suspect who attacked and robbed a woman and who 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 8 Norwood St. Everett then threatened responding officers by advancing on them with a dangerous weapon. Officer Grenier was praised for her excellence at de-escalation and remaining calm and composed during the ordeal. “There is no doubt that Officer Grenier’s actions prevented serious bodily harm to both herself, her fellow officer and members of the public,” said Mayor Christenson. “I could not be more proud of Officer Grenier, and our Police Department.” The awards are named in memory of Trooper George L. Hanna, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on February 26, 1983, while conducting a routine motor vehicle stop in Auburn. Trooper Hanna was fatally shot by a suspect. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Mayor Gary Christenson, Police Officer Amanda Grenier and Malden Police Commissioner Barbara Murphy. (Courtesy photo) ~ Political Announcement ~ A Message for Ward 6 Residents from Peter Piazza for School Committee (617) 387-9810 M Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! y name is Peter Piazza. I’m a first time candidate running to represent Ward 6 on the Malden School Committee. My wife and I are the proud parents of two children attending Malden Public Schools. Our son graduated from the Early Learning Center and starts kindergarten at Salemwood this Fall, joining his sister who’s in third grade there. I’m also an active member of the Salemwood PTO and the Maplewood Association. I’ve spent my entire career in education research and advocacy for public schools. As a research professor at UMass Center for Education Policy, I work with superintendents and principals across the state, leveraging data to drive public school improvements. I’m running to bring this exwww.810bargrille.com perience and perspective to our School Committee. When I’m knocking on doors and talking with voters, I hear my fellow parents every day at school pickup. I want to broaden opportunities for feedback by holding regular office hours to hear from more parents directly. I have the greatest respect Peter Piazza Candidate about lots of issues that I’ve spent my career working on — like reading curriculum, dual-language instruction, student mental and emotional health. But what I hear most from Ward 6 voters is genuine concern and care for our schools and our children. I want to be a voice for those concerns and that care. I’ve learned so much from the conversations I have with for teachers. My wife is a school librarian, and I’m a strong supporter of unions and collective bargaining. I’m proud to be endorsed by the Greater Boston Labor Council. We are in a time of unprecedented challenges to public education. I believe the best way to respond to that reality is to build community locally. On the School Committee, I pledge to tackle our challenges with the knowledge of a researcher, the passion of a community advocate, and the care of a parent. Please check out my website at Piazza4Malden.com to learn more. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to earn your vote on November 4th.
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