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Your Local News, Sports & Information Online! Scan and Subscribe! Vol. 34, No. 44 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday GET OUT AND VOTE!: Several contested races drawing extra interest on Election Day Tuesday Six-candidate Councillor-at-Large race expected to be close finish; School Committee matchups in Ward 4 & Ward 7 expected to be tight 617-387-2200 Friday, October 31, 2025 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, MALDEN! By Steve Freker E lection Day 2025 is just four days away and along with a tightly contested, six-candidate Councillor-at-Large race, there are several ballot skirmishes expected in the Ward races. Malden’s Municipal General Election is set for Tuesday, November 4, and Polling Places in all eight Wards will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Elections are being held for 11 City Councillors — one in each Ward and three Councillors-at-Large — and eight School CommitVOTE | SEE PAGE 16 Malden voters will head to the polls in the 2025 Malden Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Advocate Photo) Ward City Council candidates: Safe streets, redevelopment are Malden’s most pressing issues Asian Community Development Corporation held Candidates Forum on Oct. 20 By Steve Freker M alden residents must be able to traverse their community safely — in whatever mode they choose — as motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians. That was the consensus of every one of the six Ward City Councillors who took part in a Candidates Forum hosted by the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) in Malden City Hall’s City Council Chamber on October 20. “The safety of our community is CANDIDATES | SEE PAGE 10 It’s Halloween Tonight, October 31! Many of the schools in the city celebrated early with their own gatherings, including at the Salemwood K-8 School. Marking the spirit of Halloween (above, from left) were Mayor Gary “Cash” Christenson, “Alex the Minion” and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel. The Message from the Malden Public Schools: Be safe and smart — as usual — out there tonight, Malden students, caregivers and families! (Courtesy/City of Malden) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT! TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK 1 HOUR!

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Mayor joins Malden Catholic for ribbon-cutting of new $31M academic and athletic building Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson joined the Malden Catholic community on October 22 to celebrate the grand opening of the school’s new $31 million, 80,000-square-foot academic and athletic facility at 50 Crystal St. The new building, which was constructed on the former Viking Seafood processing plant site, marks a major milestone for the growing school, which has seen rapid enrollment increases in recent years. It supports MalGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Mayor Gary Christenson and Councillor At-Large Craig Spadafora are shown at the ribbon cutting at MC’s Donovan Field House with former Malden Catholic Board of Trustees Chair Jim Donovan. den Catholic’s distinctive co-divisional model and the expansion of its new 7th- and 8th-grade division. The new addition to Malden Catholic’s campus provides expanded classroom space, advanced STEM labs and modern athletic facilities to meet the students’ and programs’ needs. “Malden Catholic has grown from approximately 500 students in 2019 to a projected 1,100 students or more next year, becoming a national model for sustainable Catholic education in an urban setting,” said Malden Catholic President John Thornburg. “We are grateful to all of the partners who transMayor Gary Christenson is shown addressing the attendees at the ribbon-cutting at Malden Catholic High School. formed this project from a concept to a beautiful new space that is enhancing our capabilities to provide our students with a high-quality academic and athletic experience.” Among those joining Mayor Christenson at the ribbon-cutting were former Malden Catholic Board of Trustees Chair Jim Donovan, who led the project’s financing, and representatives from Timberline Construction, the company that built the facility. Key features of the new building: • The 35,000-square-foot Donovan Fieldhouse with an indoor turf field for year-round athletic training • The Passacantilli Gymnasium with volleyball and basketball courts • The 3,000-square-foot Grant Family Fitness Center, equipped by Gronk Fitness • Specialized classrooms for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, robotics and biomedical engineering • A dedicated 7th- and 8thgrade wing with 18,000 square feet of classroom, cafeteria and office space for up to 200 students and 22 new teachers and staff Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 3 Celebrating a Diamond Anniversary! Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson welcomed John and Rosalie Russo and their family to congratulate them on their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Longtime Malden residents John and Rosalie raised their family in Malden and are extremely proud of their three children — Christine, David and John — and their three grandchildren: Ryan, Gavin and Lennon. John and Rosalie enjoyed their years in the community; John spent many years coaching Pop Warner football, and Rosalie was president of women’s softball for four years. They were also well known for their famous afternoon, evening and late-night joyous Christmas Eve celebrations with friends and family. Mayor Christenson surprised them with a citation on behalf of the City of Malden in recognition of their milestone anniversary. Pictured from left to right: Rosalie’s sister Terry Squillacioti, Christine Russo (John & Rosalie’s daughter), John Russo, Mayor Gary Christenson, Rosalie Russo, comedian Dave Russo (John & Rosalie’s son) and grandson Ryan Shields. (Courtesy photo) On Tuesday, November 4th Re-Elect CRAIG SPADAFORA Councillor-at-Large Because Experience Counts! (Paid Political Adv.)

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Sen. Lewis and Mass. Senate approve supplemental budget to support healthcare, affordable housing, food assistance and more Special to The Advocate S tate Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve legislation that responsibly closes the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with a $2.3 billion supplemental budget that supports healthcare, affordable housing, food assistance, preparations to keep our roads free from snow and ice this winter, and more. This legislation also advances several policy proposals that would ensure integrity in government operations, support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Massachusetts, protect student access to financial aid and decouple childhood vaccine schedules from unreliable federal standards. “While the federal government unfortunately remains shut down for business, the Massachusetts legislature continues its commitment to supporting programs and services that residents rely on each day,” said Senator Lewis. “This supplemental budget supports critical needs ranging from healthcare to nutritional assistance and affordable housing.” Funding highlights of this legislation: • $2.04 billion for MassHealth (with a net cost to the state of $539 million [M] after federal reimbursements) to cover rising healthIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available care costs • $75M to support affordable rental housing through the Housing Preservation and Stabilization Trust Fund • $60.7M for snow and ice removal expenses this winter • $18.5M to support public health hospitals • $18.3M to strengthen student financial aid assistance at Massachusetts public colleges and universities • $14M to aid people in treatment for substance use and alcohol addiction • $12M to support the universal school meals program for K-12 students • $10M to fund technology enhancements to SNAP in order to improve the customer experience, increase the accuracy of payments and help avert harmful federal cuts • $5M in direct support for reproductive healthcare services Policy highlights of this legislation: • Protecting federal workers and military service members from losing their housing due to an eviction or foreclosure during a federal government shutdown • Establishing a Sheriff Fiscal Oversight Council to strengthen public trust by holding county sheriff’s offices responsible for spending and performance metrics • Decoupling the state definition of “routine childhood immunizations” from federal standards to gain greater flexibility in determining childhood vaccine schedules • Punishing the impersonation of a federal officer as a state crime at a time when federal agents’ actions are sowing controversy and disruption in local communities • Establishing a Public Higher Education Student Support Fund to ensure that stipends for books and supplies remain available to low-income students • Granting access to former resident records from more than 25 state-run institutions — many of them now closed — for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health conditions to help provide closure for families while remaining mindful of appropriate limits for privacy and sensitive medical records • Assisting the implementation of the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact by facilitating fingerprint-based background checks • Protecting the privacy of people seeking name changes by removing the automatic requirement of a public legal notice for name-change petitions, but allowing the court to require public notice in a particular case for good cause • Strengthening the Health Safety Net by updating hospital assessments and increasing funding • Strengthening fishing violation penalties by allowing the Massachusetts Environmental Police to charge by the pound — or charge the total value of the catch up to $10,000 — when imposing fines for fishing violations The Senate passed the legislation on a bipartisan 39-0 roll call vote on October 23, 2025. A similar version having previously been approved (141-14) by the House on October 15, 2025, on October 27, a Conference Committee was appointed to reconcile differences in the two versions of the bill. Then the bill will be sent to Governor Maura Healey for her signature and/or other action(s).

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 5 Malden receives Mass. PARC grant to help acquire open space parcel at former hospital site City will purchase 6.7 acres from Tufts Medicine; use plans include passive recreational activities, walking trails By Steve Freker he City of Malden got some welcome news this week with the announcement of a $425,000 state grant that will help fund the acquisition of a land parcel from Tufts Medicine that it intends on using as park land. The Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grants — one for $425,000 headed to Malden — help cities and towns acquire, create and renovate outdoor recreation areas. The grants are provided through the Mass. Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). Tufts Medicine joined with MelT Tufts Medicine, collaborating with MelroseWakefield Hospital and Acadia Healthc are , has constructed a 144-bed behavioral and teaching hospital at the former Malden Hospital. It plans on opening ahead of schedule before the end of November. (Courtesy Photo/Tufts Medicine) roseWakefield Hospital and Acadia Healthcare to acquire the former Malden Hospital site atop Hospital Road in the city’s West End in 2023. In a joint venture, construction is near completion on a $65 million, 144-bed behavioral health hospital there. The project has been right on schedule throughout construction and is slated to hold a ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening within the next four to six weeks, according to Malden city officials. Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan has been instrumental in the process of identifying a developer for the site through all of her time in office. First elected in 2019, she has worked with community members — primarily the Friends of Fellsmere Heights (FFH) — to promote a use suitable to the wishes of both neighborhood residents and Malden city officials. A key focus of Councillor Linehan and FFH has been to preserve the green space on and around that site, and when it was revealed that the developers were willing to sell some of the adjacent land acreage to the City of Malden, officials acted quickly to finalize that agreement. Malden Hospital, which was formerly housed at the site, has since been razed and replaced by the new mental and behavioral health facility. The former hospital buildings had been sitting for nearly 25 years, unoccupied and unused, since Malden Hospital closed in 1999. “It’s exciting news, it’s something that has been long in the making and it will be a valuable addition to the Fellsmere neighborhood and all of Malden’s residents,” Councillor Linehan said of the land acquisition at a recent Candidates Forum, in announcing Malden’s receipt of the grant for the first time. In addition to the incoming $425,000 PARC grant, a Community Preservation Act allotment of $750,000 is also already approved and waiting to be used as well toward acquiring the large green space land parcel. Mass. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll this week announced over $12 million in grants for projects in 40 communities across Massachusetts that will help protect open space, build parks and give more people access to the outdoors. The funding will support projects like the one planned in Malden: creating new walking trails and building passive neighborhood parks. Grants in other communities are going toward protecting forests and wetlands and preserving land near rivers and lakes that provide drinking water. “Protecting open spaces is about investing in the health, safety and wellbeing of our communities,” Gov. Healey stated in a news release delivered Monday. “These projects support local economies, improve public health and make our neighborhoods better places to live. This funding helps ensure that every resident has access to the benefits of nature.” These grants are part of a broader effort to support local climate resilience and land conservation. Gov. Healey’s recently introduced Mass Ready Act outlines new investments to protect water and nature while growing local economies and preparing communities for extreme weather. “Local governments and conservation commissions are essential to protecting the land that matters most to their communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “They know the land, they understand the needs, and they’re trusted by the people they serve. These grants give them the resources to turn local priorities into lasting protections.” Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958!

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ The Life & Times of Jerry Nadler By Peter Levine F rom time to time, I’ve been known to scribble a few lines about one of the more popular Maldonians, my pal (and yours) Harvey Nadler. But here’s a little-known fun fact: Harvey had a big brother named Jerry — every bit as brilliant, maybe even more so (though, to be honest, not quite as good-looking — as Harvey will unabashedly let you know). Jerry Nadler passed away this past March at 83 years young, and what a life he lived: from humble Malden roots to a BU degree and then a master’s from Harvard. How about that for a kid from our side of the tracks? Jerry spoke Russian, German and Yiddish like a champ, but the night I had the pleasure of sitting with him at a small side table at the I.A.C.C., he spoke the universal language of good conversation, just like us regulars. That night, Jerry didn’t need a translator. He was warm, funny and wonderfully down-to-earth. We talked like old friends, two Maldonians swapping stories. Behind those calm eyes, though, was a man who had seen and done it all. A U.S. Army vet during the Vietnam era, Jerry went on to write for the Record American and later served as bureau chief for the AP and UPI in Moscow, where he brushed shoulders with some guy named Mikhail Gorbachev. Later, stationed in Tel Aviv during Israel’s war in Lebanon, he cheated death when his car was blown up — literally —and somehow he lived to tell the tale. After that, it was stints in New York, D.C., Arkansas and probably a few spots only Jerry could point out on a globe. Through it all, he stayed the same: self-effacing, modest, wise and deeply connected to his Jewish heritage, which seemed to anchor him wherever life sent him. Our conversation that evening covered his adventures to his reflections, touching on life, luck and the strange way time passes us by. I remember thinking how modest he was, how little he gave away about the extraordinary chapters he’d lived. You’d never guess, sitting across from him, the depth of the stories he carried. When I think back on that Mid-grade Regular 2.73 3.35 3.47 $3.47 Full Service ULS $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 Kerosene Now Available! night, I feel grateful — to Harvey, for introducing me to his remarkable big brother, and to Jerry, for sharing a small piece of his incredible journey with me. It was one of those fleeting moments that stays with you — a reminder of how extraordinary some ordinary-seeming lives truly are. May his memory be a blessing. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • On Tuesday, October 14, at 7:05 p.m., the “traffic light from hades” at Exchange & Main (where Jack in the Box once met Signor Pizza) was flashing red. After a brief pause I sailed right on through, which made me very, very happy. The last time I was that happy I was eating my sister Barbara’s chicken cutlets! Be prepared before the next power outage. Hint, hint! • Hot diggity dog! The promotional flyer I received for Phat Thaiger at 166 Eastern Ave. shows a lounge area that I want to spend a considerable amount of time in all the while enjoying exotic drinks whose names I would have difficulty pronouncing! If I ever left my recliner again, that is. Modern, sleek, reeking of hipness — Avenue C it ain’t! LOL. • Happy, happy joy, joy!! Driving up Route 1 on Monday, August 18, locked onto 90.3 WZBC out of Boston College to the show “Summertime Loving, Loving in the Summer (Time)” at about 5:30 along comes local cult classic “Land of the Glass Pinecones” by those crazy talented cats in Human Sexual Response. HSR were possibly Boston’s best of the “new wave” bands from the golden era of Boston rock and garage and should have/could have been huge. Upon breakup HSR morphed into the Zulus (amongst others), and the only Malden connection I got here is that Zulus bassist Rich Cortese lived on Adams Street for a short period, and on one San Rock weekend I picked his brain on all things HSR/Zulus — a conversation I will soon not forget. • Michael Ardai, of Malden, formerly of Manhattan, New York, may his memory be a blessing. • More names of skilled Malden hockey roughnecks from yesteryear: Ray Porter, Joey & Bobby DiMeco, Larry Scibelli and Kevin Halpern. The names keep rolling in; I’ll have a more comprehensive list soon with a little help from an old Watts Street pally, Jay O’Halloran. • Speaking of rink rats of yesReceive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! teryear, I saw hockey phenom Robby “Salem State Hall of Famer” Buckley a couple weeks back with his lovely wife Denise, and I must say, Rob, with all due respect, of course, Denise, you have not aged a day! A beauty from your Girl’s Catholic days on Highland Ave. right up until 2025! • I haven’t forgotten you, John Bionelli, and your considerable hockey skills — who, I believe, still plays today at age 61! Holy cow! “Who loves ya, baby?!” said A black & white snapshot of Jerry Nadler mastering the art of golf in my best Kojak voice. • While on the subject of Malden hockey legends, I hear tell Presley Street’s Dennis “Two Doors Down” Murphy is back in town. Look up the word “legend” in the dictionary (do they make dictionary’s anymore?) and you will see Murph’s picture! Details to follow. • Happy belated birthdays to Johnny “The Pride of Pearl Street” Molinari (10.22), Perry “Pearl’s Pride & Joy” Verge (10.22), and Lisa “The Love of Billy’s Life” Nolan (10.21). All the platters that matter! Spinning on my Halloween turntable during October 2025... • “Dracula’s Theme” — The Ghouls • “Dracula Cha Cha” — Roberto Valli Trio • “The Headless Horseman” — Kay Starr • “Drac the Knife” — Gene Moss & Fred Rice • “The Monster Bop” — Bert Convy • “You Must Be A Witch” (Stereo Version) — The Lollipop Shoppe • “Satan’s Theme” — The Rondels • “Science Fiction/Double Feature” — Richard O’Brien • “Horror Staccato” — Frankie Stein and His Ghouls • “Haunted Guitar” — The Three Suns In the “Boys of Summer via Linden on the Saugus Branch department,” I give to you... Norman Pashoian. Norm (M.H.S. 1975) FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!

could straight up shoot a basketball. Pash, along with his younger brother Mark, both played baseball for Bob Rosano’s Stars in the Malden Babe Ruth League, but for Norm, fame and fortune would be had on the basketball courts of Malden not the baseball diamonds. From his home court at Linden Park to Amerige, where he would “snap a wire” and torch the Cioffi brothers, Norm’s gritty old school “in your face”–style defense and that soft half jumper/half set shot of his always made him a tough cover as well as one of the first picks during our cherished b-ball days at the old Y.M.C.A. Beloved by all, not only was Norm a hoopster but he was everybody’s bestie, and before there was Karaoke there was Norm and his signature tune — “My Way” (the Frank Sinatra version, of course) — sung loud and proud up Waitt’s Mount on those glorious Friday nights as a senior; very fond high school memories indeed. Professionally, Norm went on to rack up an impressive 17 years with the Department of Defense (specifically, the Defense Security Service), where he held the rather intimidating title of Deputy Inspector General in Industrial Security. Now, according to reliable sources — and Norm’s résumé doesn’t lie — he was part of the professional staff at D.S.S. Headquarters, juggling high-level assignments in the International Security, F.O.C.I., and Special Access Programs Divisions. He even spent five years as a security inspector right here in the greater Boston area, making sure everything was tighter than Fort Knox. What does all that actually mean? I haven’t the faintest clue — but it sure sounds like top-secret, big-league stuff. As I mentioned earlier, Norm THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Subscribe to The Advocate: www.advocatenews.net And let me tell you — the Pashoian clan are all individualists. Claire, the ultimate cheerleader for her boys; Lisa, the family’s beautiful and spirited sister; and the youngest, Dave — for the record, hands down the best basketball player in the family (can I get an amen from them that know?). True story! It was a very pleasant surprise wasn’t the only Pashoian who held legendary status around these parts — his dad, the one and only Norman E. Pashoian, was an even bigger local celebrity (hard to believe, I know). “Norman the Doorman,” as he came to be known, was pure class in a crisp uniform — the Ritz-Carlton’s welcoming smile for an incredible 66 years until his passing in 2017 at age 85. A proud 1946 Malden High grad, Norman served a stint in the U.S. Army before discovering his true calling: greeting Boston’s elite with that unmistakable charm. Over the years, he rubbed elbows (and likely traded a few laughs) with the likes of JFK, Jackie O, Frank Sinatra and Yul Brynner — not a bad guest list for a kid from Malden! In 1950, fate came calling — or rather, left a note on his car. That’s how he met the love of his life, Claire LeVangie. Four years of dating later, they tied the knot in May 1954 and built a beautiful life together in Linden, raising four wonderful kids and sharing more than 50 years of marriage before Claire’s passing in 2005. to see Norm at our 50th high school reunion this past September. He looked marvelous and made my imaginary 50th high school reunion all-star hoop team to boot. Bert Cioffi, Arthur Boyle, Mark Burns, Dave Angelo, Jackie Freker, Greg Phaneuf, Danny “Cha Cha” Lynch and Vance Ferratusco rounded out the squad (Rose Tomasello, you weren’t there or you would have made the team also). Actually, all looked marvelous. Thank you to the “Pash” family for making Malden a better place for almost a century now. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — YouTube TV is much like a glorious time machine and is good for what ails ya to boot! You sit down on your recliner, Ballantine Ale at arm’s length, and suddenly you’re back in a world of blackand-white gangsters, Technicolor cowboys, and larger-than-life celluloid heroes. Being a hardcore Maldonian — this is the real thrill: If you look closely, you just MUSINGS | SEE PAGE 19 Please vote Leone on Tuesday, Nov 4th. The change we need! JERRY LEONE WARD 6 CITY COUNCIL Paid Pol. Adv.) 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 (617) 387-9810 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! Page 7 www.810bargrille.com

Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Malden’s Climate Action Plan: One Year Later Special to The Advocate L ast fall, in an effort to make Malden more resilient to climate change, the City of Malden published its first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP provides a strategic roadmap for reducing Malden’s greenhouse gas emissions while building the City’s ability to prepare for climate change impacts. One year later, Mayor Gary Christenson is proud to report that the plan’s implementation is fully underway. With the help of Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Mayor Christenson established a Commission on Climate Action & Sustainability to drive CAP execution. The mission of the commission is to create and maintain a safe, healthy, sustainable and equitable community by addressing the threat posed by the changing climate to the Malden community. Comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, the Commission met for the first time in May. Councillor McDonald said, “I’m thrilled we’ve built so much momentum in Malden for clean energy and climate action. This comprehensive plan shows how we can help protect our residents from rising temperatures and worsening storms, promote clean energy, and do our part to protect the planet.” The group’s top priorities for Year 1 include expanding clean energy adoption in the City, mitigating flood risks and fostering community engagement and education around climate change. The group expects to publish their first annual report in June of 2026. As the Commission gained momentum this year, City staff worked on various climate-forward projects aligned with the CAP. Here are just a few examples of these projects: • Public Facilities installed heat pumps in their Oliver Street facility, a project that contributed to the City’s overall energy reduction (Malden’s energy use has been reduced by 30% since the City began decarbonizing in 2016). • In 2024, via the Mass Save program, Malden residents were able to secure 852 home energy assessments; 278 Malden homes were weatherized; and 131 heat pumps were installed. • In the first year of the Malden Community Electricity program, participants purchased close to 10 million kilowatt-hours of voluntary renewable energy, mitigating over five million pounds of carbon dioxide. • The Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD) added three new Bluebike stations around Malden and started a comprehensive planning process for the Northern Strand Community Trail. • The City installed seven new shaded bus shelters in areas prone to dangerous heat levels (“urban heat islands”) on Lynn, Main, Salem and Florence Streets. • In partnership with Creative Malden and the Coffee Shop Artists, OSPCD hosted a monthlong climate action–themed art exhibit called “Our Warming Planet: Visions of a Sustainable Future.” • Via the Wicked Cool Mystic project, OSPCD has planned and is implementing shade structures and water bottle fillers at known hot spots around town. • Malden’s Tree Warden established the Forestdale Arboretum, planted Malden’s first pocket forest on Goodwin Avenue, piloted permeable pavement in Forestdale Cemetery and planted over 600 new trees. • The Malden River Works project to build a new climate resilient park on the Malden River started construction in May. • Malden held a successful weekly farmers market during the summer, even featuring an Electric Vehicle Showcase at the final market. Reflecting on all of the progress made to date, Mayor Christenson noted, “I’m inspired by all of the Malden residents who have enthusiastically participated in this work, whether it be through the CAP steering committee, the new climate commission, or simply engagement in public meetings. Together we’re working to create a better future for all Maldonians.” To learn more about Malden’s CAP and other green initiatives, visit cityofmalden.org/GreenMalden. Neighborhood View Relaunches Citizen Journalism Program in Malden Community news initiative invites residents to get involved A fter a brief hiatus, Neighborhood View—Malden’s citizen journalism project—will be relaunching this November with renewed energy and opportunities for community participation. The program invites local residents to become contributors, telling news stories that matter to Malden. A program of Urban Media Arts (UMA) since 2014, Neighborhood View was created to empower local citizens to report on local news stories and, in doing so, create a more engaged citizenry. The initiative is being relaunched under the coordination of former UMA staff member Anne D’Urso-Rose, who is now serving as an outside contractor to UMA and volunteering her time initially. She and UMA will be exploring ways to sustain the program into the future. “Neighborhood View has always been about amplifying local voices and uncovering the stories that connect us,” says D’Urso-Rose. “We’re excited to re-engage Malden residents who care about their community and want to learn how to tell its stories.” Neighborhood View is a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News, a national organization that supports nonprofit local news initiatives across the country. Recognizing the gradual disappearance of trusted local news sources, the INN provides resources, networking and opportunities to vetted organizations delivering quality local news. “We welcome anyone who enJOURNALISM | SEE PAGE 19

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 9 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Malden High School announces Oct. 27 STAR Award Winners for school year By Steve Freker T here are 19 Malden High School students who are matriculating in the school as usual this week, but they are doing so with a little more “STAR power” these days. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo announced at the start of this 2025-26 school year that a new program would be in place to “shout out” students who demonstrate qualities that enhance the school atmosphere and the lives of themselves and those around them. “There are STARs among us STAR, the student must be acknowledged as showing these qualities: S: SUCCESSFUL— Define and Strive Toward Your Personal Success T: THOUGHTFUL — Be Kind - Your Words and Actions Make a Difference A: ATTITUDE — Find a Mind Set to Set Yourself Up for Success R: RESPECT — Respect Yourhere at Malden High School and we want to recognize them,” Mastrangelo said this week, in announcing the STAR Award winners, as the First Quarter academic marking period draws to a close today. First Quarter grades close today and Report Cards will be distributed on Wednesday, November 12. To be selected as an MHS self, Others, and the School - with Your Words and Actions STAR AWARD winners for Week of October 27: Mohamed Allam Yasser Belatreche Christopher Cardosa Brendan Chang Neveah Diaz Veno Vanessa Edmunds Yarrah-Lynn Etienne Manicha Exilhomme Bella Ferreira Fugueiredo Mokhtar Goucem Chrissy Guillaume Kendrick Noelsaint Wania Noor Silvia Ochaita Gomez Madison Rodriquez Cide Rudghie Saef Noah Staggs Samaelle William Quankun Xiang Malden schools use Mass Cultural Council grants for popular art projects Ukuleles at Linden STEAM Academy, murals at Beebe K-8 were all-inclusive with adaptive art materials Special to The Advocate M alden Public Schools received a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council to support two different art projects in the K-8 schools over the course of the school year. The first part of the grant supported the purchase of 25 ukuleles for use by students at Linden STEAM Academy. Music teacher Emily Wolf used the ukuleles in her classroom, teaching Grade 3 and Grade 4 students how to play the instrument. Playing the ukulele also supports student’s learning to read music, recognize rhythms and feel comfortable performing. The second part of the grant supported a mural project, inspired by the art of Malden’s own Frank Stella, completed by art students at Beebe School. The mural was completed by Grade 7 and Grade 8 students in Jess Howard’s art class in the spring of 2025. The grant money was used to purchase materials for the mural, such as paint, brushes and mural panels. The grant money was also used to purchase adaptive art materials, allowing students with disabilities to better participate in art classes. “We are thankful for the funding provided by the Mass Cultural Council that allowed us to complete these projects,” said Gerard Tannetta, Director of Social Studies and Visual and Performing Arts. “We are looking forward to the ukuleles and adaptive art supplies being used GRANTS | SEE PAGE 19 ADAPTIVE ART WORKS: A Mass Cultural Council grant provided funds for art supplies for students in Grades 7 and 8 at the Beebe K-8 School, who worked to create a mural inspired by famed Malden artist Frank Stella. Adaptive art supplies for use by students physically and intellectually challenged were also purchased with the grant funds. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) PLAY THOSE UKULELES!Students in Grades 3 and 4 at Linden STEAM learned how to play the ukulele with 25 instruments purchased with a grant from the Mass Cultural Council. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools)

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 CANDIDATES | FROM PAGE 1 really at the crux of everything we do,” Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor, a first-term incumbent, asserted in response to a question from the moderator, echoing a sentiment expressed by all of the candidates. Councillor Taylor, who is running for reelection unopposed, was joined by five other Ward Councillor candidates, including incumbents Peg Crowe (Ward 1), City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). Also participating in the forum was Ward 1 Councillor candidate Brynn Garrity, who is challenging the incumbent. Councillor Winslow also has an opponent in this year’s November 4 Final Election, Jerry Leone, but was the lone Ward 6 candidate on the City Council Chamber dais on Monday night. The event was moderated by Leverett Wing, President and CEO of Commonwealth Seminar, a Boston-based “training program focused on teaching diverse leaders how the legislative process really works,” according to information on its website, www.commonwealthseminar.org. ACDC, based in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood, “invests in Asian American and low-income communities by creating and preserving affordable and vibrant neighborhoods in Chinatown and Greater Boston,” according to information on its website, www.asiancdc.org. ACDC is currently involved in two major affordable housing developments in Malden: a 16-unit project at 213 Main St. and a larger, 335– 40-unit redevelopment at the former Congregation Agudas Achim property at 245 Bryant St. In addition to the Ward Councillor Forum, ACDC also hosted a Councillor At Large Candidates Forum Monday evening, which immediately followed the first and featured five participants: all three incumbents and two challengers. (See separate story.) 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The first key question posed by the moderator was “What do you see as the top pressing issues in your ward, and what will you do to address them?” Ward 6 Councillor Winslow cited “Safety and transportation access and improvements in Maplewood Square,” as his two main issues. “We want the streets to be safe for residents to be able to walk down them with their kids,” Councillor Winslow said. “We are looking at more traffic calming methods and considering implementing projects like those on Bainbridge Street [seven speed Ari Taylor Stop cleaning-out your gutters this season Get a FREE full gutter inspection and estimate: 1-855-400-0172 1.We Clean 2.We Reinforce 3.We Install Ryan O’Malley Ward 4 Councillor humps].” Winslow also said “We need Debris Buildup Stands No Chance With LeafFilter Our patented system keeps out all common debris uPVC Frame Heavy leaves Pinecones Acorns Pine needles EXPIRES: 11/30/2025 Seed pods Storm debris AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF+ 10% LeafFilter * Discount For Seniors + Military Get a FREE full gutter inspection and estimate: 1-855-400-0172 Promo: 285 +See Representative for full warranty details. *Promotional off er includes 15% off plus an additional 10% off for qualifi ed veterans and/or seniors. 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The Ward 5 Councillor said she was pleased with progress that has been made in her neighborhood. “We have made some really strong improvements in this area,” Councillor Taylor said, citing new traffic lines and signs on Webster Street and speed bumps (seven of them) on Bainbridge Street. “There’s better signage on Pierce Street, so people know where they’re going. I’ve heard from a lot of seniors who are CANDIDATES | SEE PAGE 11 Ward 5 Councillor Peg Crowe Ward 1 Councillor Amanda Linehan Brynn Garrity City Council President Ward 3 Councillor Ward 1 challenger

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 11 scared of crossing.” Also, the Councillor said she had encountered in the confines of Ward 5 “a lot of trash, a lot of abandoned property; we have to address all that.” She said she believes there are “some neighborhoods that haven’t had civic engagement in quite some time.” Councillor Taylor also noted there are “immigrant businesses along Salem Street and we want to include them and support the owners. We want them to feel welcome, and they can flourish and call Malden home and their businesses can do well.” Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, who is seeking a sixth term and is running unopposed, said, “The challenges our community faces don’t respect ward lines. We have a lot of the same issues in all of our wards.” Councillor O’Malley said “livability” is the key issue in Malden, and it could be enhanced if economic development includes goals of “how can we bring businesses to Malden that makes it possible you can work near where you live. “We have to continue to work to provide affordable housing in Malden so you can live where you work,” Councillor O’Malley added, noting that, with his Council colleagues, they voted to adopt the new, state-sanctioned Accessory Dwelling Unit law allowing any property to add a unit. “It’s a process they can’t say ‘no’ to, and they will help you get to a ‘yes,’“ Councillor O’Malley said. Councillor O’Malley said, “Reducing barriers to housing, such as reducing parking requirements and adding density bonuses, can help Malden really flourish. There are a lot of people who are getting priced out.” “How do you get to your work? Multimodal transportation is something I care a lot about, and I really enjoy working with colleagues on this issue,” the Ward 4 Councillor said, praising the Bike to the Sea/Northern Strand Trail in Malden and surrounding communities — spearheaded by Councillor Winslow. “I have also been fighting to bring a new shared-use path to the city, Spot Pond Brook Greenway. It has broad community support, and what is also helpful is feedback from those not so excited about the project,” O’Malley said. Council President Linehan WARD COUNCIL CANDIDATES: At the ACDC Malden Ward City Councillor Candidates Forum on Monday night, from left: Moderator Leverett Wing of Commonwealth Seminar and candidates Ward 1 incumbent Peg Crowe, Ward 1 challenger Brynn Garrity, Ward 5 incumbent Ari Taylor, Ward 4 incumbent Ryan O’Malley, City Council President and Ward 3 incumbent Amanda Linehan and Ward 6 incumbent Stephen Winslow. (Advocate Photo) (Ward 3) noted that the “overarching issues from [all] candidates are safety getting around [the city] and affordability.” In her ward, Councillor Linehan said, “there are pivotal development issues,” citing the ongoing former Malden Hospital site project and the stalled Malden District Courthouse plans. At the former hospital site, a new regional behavioral health facility has been built “and should have a ribbon-cutting in one to two months.” The Ward 3 Councillor said she is pleased that with the support of Mayor Gary Christenson the MBTA has agreed to retain bus routes to that new behavioral health center and the surrounding neighborhood, as cutting them had been proposed. “They will also be employing a lot of Malden residents,” she asserted. Councillor Linehan also said that on the very day of the forum it was announced Malden has received a new state-funded PARC grant in the amount of $400,000 to improve and support open and green space at the site, on land the city has acquired there. PARC grants can be used by municipalities to acquire parkland, to build a new park or to renovate an existing park. As for the courthouse site, Councillor Linehan called its status “stalled and frustrating,” then echoed Councillor O’Malley’s remarks on ward boundaries and said that future project has implications for all Malden residents. “A dynamic arts and culture center may not be an economic reality,” she said, “but with the help of our state legislature, perhaps we could generate mixed-use [redevelopment] at that site and potentially spur the overall economic development of that corridor of the city. Ward 1 Councillor challenger Brynn Garrity said “enforcement of egregious traffic violations” in her ward as well as safety in all forms of travel are key issues. “There are no consequences for traffic violations,” Garrity said, noting that she is a personal friend of the resident who lost the dog, Toby, in the Ward 5 traffic accident, noting the dog’s owner was also seriously injured. “Parking violations, speeding, you name it. It’s a revenue stream we are leaving on the table.” Council candidate Garrity said she has been a member of the Malden Safe Streets group since its inception and has been working closely with other residents for nearly two years on such projects as the already established Safe Routes to Schools. She also said she and others would continue to seek volunteers for “bike buses” and “walking buses” for kids going to school in the morning. Garrity said she would also seek zoning changes if elected, to enhance and create both potential economic development and redevelopment on Main Street and Commercial Street in Ward 1. “Commercial Street is kind of a disaster. It’s ugly in a lot of parts. Main Street, as you come from Everett into Malden, is a big difference. We are leaving a lot [of what those areas could be] on the table.” Incumbent Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe said the biggest issues around her ward “are also the next best opportunities.” She referred specifically to the major redevelopment project at the Malden DPW site alongside the Malden River, called “Malden Riverworks,” as well as potential new projects along Commercial Street. “The Malden Riverworks is the next best opportunity,” Councillor Crowe said, “and Commercial Street is the next and biggest untapped resource [for redevelopment] in our community.” Councillor Crowe noted that Ward 1, of all the eight wards in the city, is most evenly divided between commercial and residential use. “I really feel Malden Riverworks will be the key to developing [more projects] along the Malden River.” “Ward 1 redevelopment is our next best hope,” Councillor Crowe said. As for safe streets, Crowe noted she was lobbied at the State House to help make “Drive 25” a public option in Malden, where a citywide speed limit of 25 miles per hour was implemented. She also said she was also an early backer of both the Safe Routes to Schools program and the Malden Safe Streets initiative. “I have always championed public safety. When we are on the road, we can all slow down,” Councillor Crowe said. “When you think outside the box, and it works, then you just put your ideas into practice.”

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Get ready for high-energy, clean fun for the whole family! J oin dance sensation Jarell Rochelle, who has appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” TEDx and PBS’s Blackademics, on Tuesday, November 4, at 3 p.m. He’ll be leading “Hip Hop XPression,” a lively and inclusive dance class where everyone can move, groove and express themselves. No experience needed — just bring your energy, your love for music and your best moves! Perfect for all ages, this class blends the upbeat rhythms of hip hop with easy-to-follow choreography, making it fun for children of all ages and their family members. Come ready to sweat, smile and dance like nobody’s watching! More about Jarell Rochelle: tic Xpression through hip-hop – street dance, and multidisci“For those who I have yet to meet – my name is Jarell Howard IV Rochelle, and I’m a movement artist, speaking artist, educator, and performer dedicated to the transformative power of authenLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma plinary art forms. Growing up in the vibrant and diverse community of Alief, Texas, I was immersed in a rich cultural tapestry that shaped my artistic journey and fueled my passion for dance and storytelling. […] At the core of my work is my teaching pedagogy, Xpress VIBE, where we provide performances, workshops, and educational programs that emphasize the power of self-expression through hip-hop culture and street dance styles. Our services are designed to address the need for creative outlets in communities, particularly for young people of color and/ or any marginalized audiences who often find their voices stifled or overlooked. We aim to create spaces where individuals can explore and express their emotions through dance, storytelling, and other art forms. Currently, I employ my teaching pedagogy in my courses at Salem State University as a newly appointed associate professor of dance in the Music & Dance Department at Salem State tasked with revitalizing and re-imagining the Hip Hop Concentration and what the focused major constitutes – street dance is a HUGE piece in the academic landscaping puzzle.” This program is funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library. At The Gallery@57: ‘Birds I View’ by Paige Wallis M A Complete Continuum of Care alden artist Paige Wallis brings to The Gallery@57 “Birds I View,” a beautiful collection of original paintings inspired by her own backyard bird feeder. Using images captured on a feeder camera, Paige reimagines these fleeting moments in paint — revealing the color, character and charm of her feathered visitors. Paige’s work has been exhibited nationally, collected internationally and featured in The Artist’s Magazine, American Art Collector and Fine Art America. A Malden resident, Paige’s Because Your Family Deserves Support at Every Stage. Assisted Living | Assisted Living Memory Care | Short-Term Rehabilitation | Long-Term Care | Long-Term Memory Care | ALS, MS & Ventilator Care | Adult Day Health | VNA | Hospice | And More... Locations in Peabody & Chelsea To Learn More or Schedule a Tour, Contact Jill Hemeon at 857-337-8850 or jhemeon@legacylifecare.org artistic roots run deep. Her great-grandfather, Alfred Lowe, trained at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston and later served as senior restorer at the MFA. Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, she studied at the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto before earning her BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where she was honored by both SCAD and the New York Society of Illustrators. The exhibition runs through November 29. You can meet her in person for free at the Artist Reception on Friday, November 7, Malden artist Paige Wallis (Courtesy photo) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Gallery@57 (57 Pleasant St. in Malden). Sponsored by Creative Malden, a portion of the proceeds of the sale of her original works and prints will be donated to Communitas, a local nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 13 First Annual Bread of Life Halloween-themed bowling fundraiser a great success (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) he Young Professional Advisory Board hosted the first annual Bread of Life Halloween-themed bowling fundraiser, T raising more than $3,500 for the nonprofit, nondenominational, faith-based food security organization at Mixx 360 on Sunday afternoon. Bread of Life Development Director Patty Kelly, dressed as a witch, with her husband, Frank “The Three Stooges,” shown from left to right: Steven Richard, John Nadolny and Anthony Specialize. The lane is sponsored by Tax Shop Financials. Team “The Doucette’s,” shown from left to right: Front row: brother Thomas Doucette, sister-in-law Nina Doucette, niece Kellie Doucette, sister-in-law Judy Doucette and Bread of Life Development Director Patty Kelly; back row: nephews Benjamin and Joshua Doucette, husband Frank Kelly Sr. and son Frank Kelly Jr. Team “Gutter Ghouls,” shown from left to right, are Caroline McElligott, Janet McElligott, Obi Ofokansi, Dante Carillo, Casey Addonizio, Frank Kelly Jr. and Anthony McElligott. Team “The Bowled and the Beautiful,” shown from left to right: Patty Kelly, Despina Makredes, Tammy DeSimone, Annamaria Georgopoulos and Phylis Clark. Team “Spare Time” based out of Malden Overcoming Addiction, shown from left to right: Patricia Armstrong, Carol Ann Desiderio, Brian Slater and Karen Andrews. Team “Best Old Ladies,” shown from left to right: Mary Beth Leon, Elizabeth Lombardi, Cindy Robillard and Gail Rufo. Team “Le Bowlers,” shown from left to right: Colby Doran, Thomas Pino, Thomas Brodeur, William Pierce, William Brandon and Paul Sampson. Team “The Melrose Amateurs,” shown from left to right: Craig Brandon, Andrew Landry, Susan Landry, William Brandon and Sara Brandon. Bread of Life’s Young Professional Advisory Board hosted the event. Shown from left to right are members Dante Carrillo, Anthony McElligott, Frank Kelly Jr., Daniel Urchuk, Julie Bourgea, Harrison Bond, Jake Carey, Obi Ofokansi, Lisa Speziale and Tara Vocino during Sunday afternoon’s First Annual Halloween-themed Bread of Life bowling fundraiser at Mixx 360. Team “Creatures of the Night,” shown from left to right: Maryanne Trevisan, Macy Dagitt, Fiona Germain, Daniel Urchuk, Paul Germain and Renee Donnelly.

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Malden High Girls Soccer & Girls Volleyball Teams Tourney-Bound! Golden Tornado Spikers hit (long!) road vs. Springfield; Blue & Gold Booters await seeding call sometime today By Steve Freker W hen they put the whole kit and kaboodle of MIAA State Tournament configurations — the “true” State Tourney, using the whole map — they TOLD us there would be days like this. And road trips like the one that Head Coach Dan Jurkowski and his Malden High School Golden Tornado Girls Volleyball Team faced yesterday. How’s a 94.3-mille trip to play at Springfield Central High School last night grab you? That’s what Malden was facing yesterday: a four-hour-plus roundtrip in the first round of the MIAA Division 1 Girls Volleyball State Tournament preliminary game. At least Coach Jurkowski, who grew up in Western Mass. and was a three-sport standout at Belchertown High School, moving on to graduate from UMass Amherst, doesn’t need a GPS to ramble 100-plus miles down the Mass. Pike to find Springfield. “It is what it is, when you’re down in the second half of the Power Rankings, you get what you can get,” said Coach Jurkowski, whose team won eight of its last 10 games at an early .500 start, finishing 14-6 overall. The seedings are deceptive, considering the seedings of the two teams, with Springfield Central (16-3) the 32nd seed (of 33 teams) and Malden (14-6) the 33rd and final seed. The winner of last night’s matchup for the Bob Uecker “upgrade” “must be in the front row” tomorrow, Saturday, November 1, on the road against undefeated and #1 seed Chelmsford (200) at 5:00 p.m. Chelmsford is the only undefeated team in the state’s Division 1 field. “We are happy at how we finMalden Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach Dan Jurkowski and the Golden Tornado team were scheduled to open in the MIAA Division 1 State Girls Volleyball Tournament on the road at Springfield Central last night at 6:00 (after Advocate press time). (Courtesy/Malden Athletics) ished the regular season,” Coach Jurkowski said. “We know what we are up against, but we will show up. We will be ready to compete.” Playing in a fifth straight State Tournament, Girls Volleyball happens to own the school’s longest-running postseason qualifying streak, tied with its Spring Season Boys Volleyball brothers, who also have competed after the regular season in five consecutive years. Boys Volleyball also is coached by Jurkowski, who has overseen a rapid rise in interest and popularity in the sport of volleyball — for girls and boys — in Malden in the past seven to eight years. “We’ve been fortunate that a lot of younger kids have been getting involved in volleyball through the many clinics and offseason opportunities that have become available through our partnership with Malden Recreation,” Coach Jurkowski said. “It’s great to see.” Malden was looking for continued leadership from senior captains Rashmi KC, Sania Chen and Namaicka Jeune as the postseason unfolded out West yesable to turn it around this year and challenge for a state tournament berth, but we did a lot better than that,” said Coach Caceda, whose team awaits tomorrow’s soccer seedings meeting with the MIAA. Malden may have not challenged for the Greater Boston League championship this season — despite a dozen victories — but it played competitive soccer day in and day out, despite an acute lack of overall varsity experience. The Tornados leaned heavily on senior captains Brenda Darisse, Mercedes Costa Aispuro and Maria Couto Martins, who provided leadership and some goal scoring among them. The Malden junior class was especially solid this season, led by captain Amanda Berliner, along with Meriam Bouchtout, Nyla Pierre, Ava Lacasse and Imane Agoumad. The goaltending was an outThe Malden Varsity Girls Soccer Team and Head Coach Rick Caceda are ready to go and compete in the MIAA Division 2 State Girls Soccer Tournament. Seedings are expected to be announced tomorrow (Saturday), and the Golden Tornado team could play a game as early as Monday in the preliminary round. (Courtesy/Malden Athletics) terday. It is a veteran team this year with eight seniors all told, including Katelynn Vo, Danielle Harrington, Gabby Lemus, Avani Chhetri and Sorin Mamouzette. Other Varsity players include juniors Raquel Ferreira, Maliya Kazadi and Ly Nguyen and sophomores Xiaohui Li, Alexis Lee and Hadassa Pierre-Rene. *** Malden Girls Soccer wanted to improve on last season; Tornados did that... and more Malden Girls Soccer Head Coach Rick Caceda went to his first-ever New England Patriots game this past Sunday. He has something in common with that Mike Vrabel-led juggernaut so far this season. Like the Patriots, who had a dismal season last year and are experiencing a renaissance this season at 6-2, Caceda’s Malden team — which slogged through a dreary 4-14 fall last year — has also “flipped the script.” Heading into this year’s MIAA Division 2 State Girls Soccer Tournament, Malden carries a 12-5-3 record into the postseason, the Golden Tornado program’s best finish in years. “We expected we would be and-out revelation. Not only did goaltender Sofia Leon shine just about every game, recording a whopping EIGHT shutouts in 18 outings‚ she is only a freshman! “We certainly did not expect to get what we received from Sofia in the goal this year,” Caceda said. “She [Leon] did a fantastic job and did her best to keep us in a lot of games.” Caceda said he is sure his team will continue to bring a show of confidence and hard work into the postseason, which is expected to begin Monday with a road preliminary game. The Malden Girls Soccer team, in addition to the players already mentioned in this report, includes senior Thalyta Andrade, junior Maya Pedraza-Alexander, sophomores Wiam Saadouni and Brianna Darisse and freshmen Khadija Diagne and Gabriella “Gabby” Sanchez Martinez.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 15 Malden’s McGuffie unstoppable again: 225 yards, 4 TDs vs. Revere Patriots outlast Tornados in 40-36 scoreboard assault for both teams By Steve Freker he ghost of John Madden might have been walking along the sidelines Friday night; he was definitely spotted around the Della Russo Stadium scoreboard. With the way the Malden-Revere football battle went that evening, it was most definitely more akin to a video game than a high school game. Just look at some of the numbers that blew up off the field Friday, particularly from Malden’s #2, sophomore running back Jayden McGuffie. For the night, it was “All Jayden, All the Time” for Malden. Every time he touched the ball — and he touched it a lot! — it seemed something remarkable might happen. On Friday, usually it did. McGuffie carried the ball 29 times for 225 yards and scored four touchdowns and three two-point conversion runs. Remarkably, those are signature numbers for most high school running backs, and they are huge for a single game, but McGuffie has put up high ones in his career. Still, scoring 28 points in one game is indeed a second-best. Last year against Somerville, in a 42-36 loss, McGuffie scored ALL of Malden’s points. He nearly did that as well in Friday night’s game, another high-scoring loss for Malden, 40-36, at Revere. Malden went to 2-5 overall with the result, 2-3 in the Greater Boston League. Revere 0 6 22 14 T For Revere, it was just the Patriots’ second win of the season (25, 2-3 GBL). For the second game of the last three, Malden scored 30 points or more and came away empty, despite another remarkable performance by McGuffie, who earned Boston Herald “Player of the Week” honors for his big game. McGuffie is in the midst of a tremendous season, already over 1,000 yards for the second straight season (1,085 on 123 carries), 14 touchdowns, 10 two-point conversions and 104 points total — in just seven games, with four remaining. The 104 points is second in all of Division 3. The season McGuffie is having, Madden Football might want to consider putting Malden’s McGuffie on their next cover! But for all McGuffie’s heroics. Malden’s defense just could not stop Revere when it had to do it. “When you have a player like Jayden [McGuffie] putting up numbers like that, we have to play defense or it does not matter how many points we score,” FOOTBALL LINESCORE: REVERE 40, MALDEN 36 Malden 0 8 14 — 36 12 — 40 First quarter Revere — Mario Ramirez 3-yard run (rush failed) Second quarter Malden — Jayden McGuffie 6-yard run (Jayden McGuffie run) Revere — Mario Ramirez 80-yard run (rush failed) Revere — Anthony Pelatere 24-yard run (Reda Atoui pass from SCOREBOARD TELLS THE STORY: The 40-36 final was an offensive explosion on Friday night in Revere with the Patriots topping Malden. Defense was not in the cards very often for either team, on a night when scoring was paramount. (Advocate Photo) Reda Atoui) Malden — Jayden McGuffie 60-yard run (rush failed) Malden — Jayden McGuffie 2-yard run (Jayden McGuffie run) Third quarter Revere — Anthony Pelatere 21-yard run (Jose Fuentes run) Fourth quarter Malden — Billy Gavin 52-yard run (rush failed) Revere — Reda Atoui 4-yard run (rush failed) Revere — Reda Atoui 25-yard run (rush failed) Malden — Jayden McGuffie 3-yard run (Jayden McGuffie run) Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. 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Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 VOTE | FROM PAGE 1 tee members, one in each Ward. Turnout numbers will be difficult to gauge, particularly with the absence of a mayoral race. The Councillor-at-Large race is expected to generate interest and more voters than the usual 18-22 percent expected in most non-mayor’s race years. There is no mayoral election in the 2025 cycle, as longtime Mayor Gary Christenson was reelected to a record fourth consecutive four-year team in 2023 and still has two full years remaining on his present term. Should he choose to seek reelection to an also unprecedented fifth four-year term, that would be his choice for the 2027 municipal election. There are six candidates for Councillor-at-Large: three incumbents and three challengers. In the order of listing on the ballot, incumbents Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald and Craig Spadafora are all seeking reelection. Challengers are Mohammad Abu-Taha and Solomon Davidoff, both political newcomers, and Michelle Luong, who is a former School Committee member. Colón Hayes and McDonald are each seeking a third twoyear term, Spadafora was first elected in 2003 and is seeking his 12th consecutive term, as one of the longest serving Councillors-at-Large in Malden history. There are contested City Councillor races in Ward 1 and Ward 6 in this election. In Ward 1, incumbent Peg Crowe is seeking reelection to an eighth consecutive term and is being challenged by political newcomer Brynn Garrity. In Ward 6, incumbent City Councillor Stephen Winslow seeks his third term for reelection facing off in a rematch from the 2023 election against Jerry Leone, a former Ward 6 School Committee member. All other City Councillor incumbents are running unopposed and will be reelected Tuesday: Paul Condon (Ward 2), the longest-serving Ward City Councillor in Malden history, City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) and Councillors Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7) and Jadeane Sica (Ward 8). There are three contested School Committee races: in Ward 1, Ward 4 and Ward 7. Incumbent Ward 4 School Committee member Dawn Macklin, in her second term, won a preliminary election challenge from two challengers. She finished first in a close race and will face off against Abeer A. Annab of Mountain Avenue, who finished second in the preliminary election. Another incumbent School Committee member being challenged on Tuesday is longtime rep Michael Drummey, of Oxford Street in Ward 1. He will face off against political newcomer Kimberly M. Gillette of 7 Tufts St. A third contested School Committee race is in Ward 7, where incumbent Keith Bernard of Almont Street is seeking reelection to a third term. He is being challenged by Nichole Dawn Mossalam of Essex Street. Peter T. Piazza, of 1 Manley TerLIMITED POWERS OF APPOINTMENTS n the context of an irrevocable trust, a provision can be included to provide for much more flexibility insofar as ultimate distribution of trust assets is concerned. A limited or special power of appointment provision can be incorporated into the document to allow the Settlor (sometimes referred to as Donor or Grantor) of the trust to effectively change which beneficiaries will ultimately receive the principal of the trust and can also decide upon the timing of those distributions. It should be noted that MassHealth hearing officers, Superior Court judges and Appellate Court judges are of the opinion that reserving such a power in an irrevocable trust does not taint the trust and result in I the assets being “countable” for MassHealth eligibility purposes. The Trustee of an irrevocable income only Trust may also have the power to “appoint” the trust principal to a class of individuals consisting of the Settlors children or other issue, such as grandchildren or great grandchildren. Appointing assets is equivalent to distributing assets. Therefore, the Trustee of such a Trust could appoint any portion of the trust principal to a descendant of the Settlor of the Trust. For MassHealth purposes, if at all possible, it would certainly make sense for the Trustee to not exercise such power of appointment until five years have elapsed since the assets were first transferred to the irrevocable trust. It should also be noted that once the assets of the trust are appointed to a son or daughter, for example, that son or daughter is legally free to do whatever he or she wants to do with those assets. A limited power of appointment provision in an irrevocable Trust can also be exercised via the Settlor’s Last Will and Testament by including the necessary provision in the Last Will and Testament itself and then submitting it to the probate court and having it allowed upon the Settlor’s death. If the Settlor of the irrevocable trust decides down the road that he or she would rather distribute assets of the Trust to some or all of the grandchildren, the limited power of appointment provision will allow for that flexibility. If the Settlor had a falling out with a son or daughter, the Settlor could effectively disinherit that son or daughter by appointing the trust principal to the Settlor’s other children via his or her Last Will and Testament. Such a provision provides a substantial amount of control over the ultimate distribution of the Settlor’s estate. The limited power of appointment is “limited” because the Settlor cannot appoint any of the trust principal to the Settlor’s estate, the Settlor’s creditors, or the creditors of the Settlor’s estate. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. race, is running unopposed for Ward 6 School Committee and will be reelected to replace outgoing three-term member Joseph Gray, the only incumbent in either body not seeking reelection. Incumbent School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3) and members Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Elizabeth J. Hortie (Ward 5), Keith E. Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8) are all running unopposed and will be reelected in Tuesday’s election. *** Where to vote in Malden on Election Day Following are the locations of Malden polling places to vote on Tuesday, November 4 WARD 1 Ward 1, Precinct 1 — Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St. Ward 1, Precinct 2 — Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St. Ward 1, Precinct 3 — Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St. WARD 2 Ward 2, Precinct 1 — Community Room, 189 Pearl St. Ward 2, Precinct 2 — Irish American, Main Hall (left), 177 West St. Ward 2, Precinct 3 — Irish American, Main Hall (right), 177 West St. WARD 3 Ward 3, Precinct 1 — Beebe School, K-4 Gym, 401 Pleasant St. Ward 3, Precinct 1A — Beebe School, K-4 Gym, 401 Pleasant St. Ward 3, Precinct 2 — Beebe School, Music Room, 401 Pleasant St. Ward 3, Precinct 3 — Beebe School, Music Room, 401 Pleasant St. WARD 4 Ward 4, Precinct 1 — Early Learning Center (ELC) Gym (left), 257 Mountain Ave. Ward 4,Precinct 2 — Senior Center, Auditorium, 17 Washington St. Ward 4, Precinct 3 — ELC Gym (right), 257 Mountain Ave. WARD 5 Ward 5, Precinct 1 — Salemwood School Fieldhouse Cafeteria (left), 529 Salem St. Ward 5, Precinct 2 — Forestdale School Cafeteria (left), 74 Sylvan St. Ward 5, Precinct 3 — Forestdale School Cafeteria (center), 74 Sylvan St. Ward 5, Precinct 3A — Forestdale School Cafeteria (right), 74 Sylvan St. WARD 6 Ward 6, Precinct 1 — 630 Salem St. Community Room, 630 Salem St. Ward 6, Precinct 2 — Club 24, Members Room, 787 Salem St. Ward 6, Precinct 3 — Malden Moose, Main Hall, 562 Broadway WARD 7 Ward 7, Precinct 1 — Ferryway School, Library Lobby, 150 Cross St. Ward 7, Precinct 2 — DAV Building, 85 Willow St. Ward 7, Precinct 3 — Suffolk Manor, Community Room, 312 Bryant St. Ward 7, Precinct 3A — Suffolk Manor, Community Room, 312 Bryant St. WARD 8 Ward 8, Precinct 1 — Linden School Cafeteria (left), 29 Wescott St. Ward 8, Precinct 2 — Linden School, Cafeteria (center), 29 Wescott St. Ward 8, Precinct 3 — Linden School, Cafeteria (right), 29 Wescott St. Subscribe to the Advocate Online! www.advocatenews.net

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 17 As Halloween nears, potential fire hazards lurk This info is based on a press release from the National Fire Protection Association®. From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries and $17 million in direct property damage. Forty-seven percent of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately 33 percent started with candles. “Halloween is a festive holiday for people of all ages, but it’s important to recognize where potential fire dangers lurk. By following a few simple steps, families can help keep the holiday fun and spooky, while still staying safe,” said NFPA’s Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy, Lorraine Carli. NFPA offers these tips and guidelines for celebrating Halloween with fire safety in mind: Costumes: When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric; if your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see clearly. Flashlights: Give children flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Decorations: Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch UNSTOPPABLE | FROM PAGE 15 line and the score 30-28, Revere, and 8:11 left on the game clock, Aloui threw a bomb to Ramirez, who caught the ball at Malden’s 4-yard line. Aloui went in to score on the next play to put Revere ahead 34-28. Malden was still within reach at this point and drove the ball back down the field to about midfield and would have been third down and 1 at the Revere 33-yard line. Then disaster struck in the form of a penalty flag. Malden has had issues with way too many penalties this season — often at inopportune moments — and this was one of them. The personal foul — unsportsmanfire easily; keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters. Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Candles: Only use battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jacko’-lanterns; if you choose to use real candles, be sure to place them well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards. Smoke alarms: Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working. More Halloween safety info can be found at nfpa.org. For frightfully fun activities for kids and families, download the free NFPA Halloween Fire Safety Bundle featuring Sparky the Fire Dog® at https:// sparkyschoolhouse.org/resource/ printable-halloween-bundle/ Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. like conduct after the whistle — penalty pushed Malden all the way back 15 yards to the Tornado 49-yard line. A run by McGuffie went nowhere, and an interception on a batted ball in the Malden backfield followed as the penalty led to the turnover. Revere drove the ball down the field on runs by Martinez and Aloui, and Aloui stuck in his second TD of the fourth quarter with 4:21 left to play and a 40-28 score in favor of Revere. Down two scores, Malden did not throw in the towel, engineering one last drive on some more McGuffie runs and a 12yard keeper by Billy Gavin. McGuffie stuck in his fourth touchdown and points 25 and 26 on OBITUARIES Betty A. (Sullivan) Iannuzzi Of Malden. Passed away October 18th. She was born on June 12, 1939 in Everett. The daughter of Frederick and Olga (Herrstrom) Sullivan. She was raised in Everett until moving to Malden with her family when she was 15 years old. Betty graduated from Malden High School in 1957. She was a longtime resident of Malden and resided on Charles Street for over 40 years before moving to the Monsignor Neagle Senior Housing complex in 2019. Dear sister of Kenneth and the late Dorothy Harding, Fred Sullivan, Richard Sullivan, Shirley Neagle, Marian Macleod, and Frank Sullivan. Also pre-deceased by her longtime companion Lorraine Fantozzi.Betty was the beloved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews and as such, being the youngest of her many siblings, Betty was the default babysitter for a number of her siblings’ children. Aunt Betty was loving and fun but you did not test her. Betty enjoyed the many family get-togethers and holidays held throughout each year and was sure to provide humorous thoughts and commentary. She especially loved the annual sibling and in-law Christmas parties that were rotated each year by the various siblings and the night on a 3-yard, then two more points and 28 points for the night. The game was back-and-forth all night, with Revere striking first in the first quarter on a Ramirez 3-yard TD and led, 6-0, after one period. Malden came right back early in the second and took the lead on a 8-yard TD by McGuffie and the conversion, 8-6. Then was a wild seesaw for the rest of the period. Two TDs by Revere — 80-yard run by Ramirez and 24-yard run by Anthony Peletare for a 21-yard TD run for a 20-8 lead — then, rapid fire, a sizzling, 60-yard TD run by McGuffie and then, after senior Matthew Candelario Da Costa recovered a Revere fumble, a 59the Christmas song and hymns sing-a-longs. Betty worked for various manufacturing/assembly corporations and in retirement worked assisting and bus driving seniors to and from appointments and shopping. Betty was a loyal friend and was noted by friends and family for her quick wit and sassiness. She was a lover of animals, large convertibles, and the beach, especially in Maine and Revere Beach. She thoroughly enjoyed spontaneously singing old tunes. She will be greatly missed. Phyllis A. (Landry) D'Entremont A lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Friday, October 24th after a brief illness. Phyl - lis was born in Malden in 1943, the daughter of Ralph and Frances Landry. She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1961. In 1964, she married her sweetheart, Charles D'Entremont, and the two settled down together in Malden. Phyllis had worked as an accountant and bookkeeper over the years for several different companies, including Fleet Bank, Bay State Ambulance, and the Dexter House Nursing Home. She was active in the communiyard scoring drive capped by a McGuffie 2-yard run and a 22-20 Malden lead at halftime. *** EXTRA POINTS: Malden was right back in action last night, hosting non-leaguer Whittier Tech at Macdonald Stadium. It was Senior Night for Football Players (16) and Cheerleaders (9)... This was Malden’s final scheduled home game, though there might be one (or two) more depending on the schedule of the two non-playoff games coming next week (Nov. 7-8) and the following week (Nov. 14-15)... This year’s 138th Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Day game is on the road at Medford at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, ty, participating in CYO at Sacred Hearts, being a Den Mother and committee member of the local boy scouts. She was a founding member for the Junior Variety's show at the high school. She kept herself busy with ceramics, needlepoint, and knitting. Phyllis touched many lives and leaves behind many loving family and friends. She is the beloved wife of Charles D'Entremont, devoted mother of Craig (Jamie Faith) D'Entremont of Ringe, NH, cherished sister of Ralph Landry Jr. of Melrose, and the late Joan Landry-Nerden, and Margaret (Peggy) Landry-Robinson, proud grandmother of Cory, Jessica and Cameron, and great grandmother of Addy Faye, Charlie, Eddie, and Marleigh, and loving sister in law of Carol Memmolo of Malden, Mary Campos of CA, Diane LaFauci of NH, Denise Lawrence of TX, Martina VerPault of FL, Joe D'Entremont of MD, John D'Entremont of, TX, Stephen D'Entremont of Malden, Michael D'Entremont of NH, Kevin D'Entremont of Malden, and the late Kay Perry, Sue Lombardi, and Bill D'Entremont. Visitation was held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden, on Tuesday, October 28th, with Funeral services on Wed, October 29th. Interment will take place at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Dana Fiber Cancer Institute (https:// www.dana-farber.org/how-youcan-help/ways-to-give). November 27... Jayden McGuffie has scored 10 touchdowns in the past three games for Malden, something no other Malden player is believed to have accomplished... Malden quarterback Billy Gavin was the second-leading rusher for the visiting Tornados against Revere, with 31 yards on six carries... For some reason, Revere reported to the Boston newspapers that the team rushed for 420 yards against Malden. No way. It must have been a typographical error; we hope it was not intentionally reported that way. IF a team rushed for 420 yards, it would probably be a school and league record for a single game. Maybe 300? Maybe.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller How to Use Medicare’s Star Ratings System During Open Enrollment Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time. Medicare Shopper Dear Shopper, If you’re shopping and comparing Medicare Advantage plans (the alternative to original Medicare) or Part D prescription drug plans during the open enrollment (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7), you’ll likely find a dizzying number of options to choose from. The Medicare star rating system is a terrific tool to help you narrow down your choices. Here’s what you should know. Understanding Star Ratings The Medicare star ratings, which you’ll find in the Medicare’s online Plan Finder tool at Medicare.gov/plan-compare, offers a shorthand look at how Medicare Advantage and Part D plans measure up for quality and member experience. In this annual rating system, five stars means excellent, four means above average, three means average, two means below average, and one means poor. Medicare Advantage plans (but not Part D plans) that get at least a four-star rating get bonus payments from Medicare, which they can use to provide extra benefits. You should also know that plans that get fewer than three stars for three consecutive years, can be terminated by Medicare, so plans are incentivized to keep their quality up. Such low-performing plans show up on Plan Finder with an upside-down red triangle that has an exclamation point inside. People in these low-performing plans can switch to ones rated three stars or better during Medicare’s Special Enrollment Period for Disenrollment, which is between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. How Ratings Are Comprised Part D and Medicare Advantage star ratings comprised up to 40 or 30 quality and performance measures, respectively. Ratings for both types of plans are based partly on member experience, customer service, and plan performance. Part D ratings also assess prescription drug safety and pricing, while Medicare Advantage ratings also look at whether members are staying healthy and if ones with chronic conditions get the tests and treatments typically recommended to them. Be aware that five-star plans are few and far between. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised the Medicare star rating methodology in recent years, making it extremely hard for a plan to earn five stars. In 2025, just 2 percent of people with Medicare Advantage/ Part D plans and 5 percent in stand-alone Part D plans have five stars. Four-star plans are much easier to find, as more than 70 percent of people with Medicare Advantage are enrolled in them. Shopping Tips Here are some tips to consider when evaluating Medicare Advantage and Part D star ratings during open enrollment: • Don’t choose or reject a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan only because of its star rating. Costs and access to services or health providers should be your top priority when choosing a plan. But a star rating could be your deciding factor when choosing between two plans with similar out-of-pocket costs and coverage. • Don’t panic if a plan’s 2026 star rating is slightly lower than its 2025 rating. The downgrade could be due to a blip in the way the ratings are computed from year to year. It’s best to look at a plan’s star-rating history over several years. • If you’re fine with the cost and coverage of a plan but concerned about its star rating, click through the Medicare Plan Finder for the star ratings subcategories. You’ll be able to see how the plan scored in the specific quality and member satisfaction yardsticks that matter to you. If you have questions or need help choosing a plan, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (877-839-2675, ShipHelp.org), which offers free unbiased Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. On Oct. 31, 1962, what film starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis debuted in the USA? 2. What sport has involved walking teams in age categories from over-50s–70s and had a World Nations Cup in October? 3. How are Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” twins and those in the Laurel & Hardy film “Our Relations” similar? 4. November is National Pomegranate Month; are pomegranates in the Bible or Torah? 5. Where is Jerome — the USA’s largest ghost town and “Wickedest Town in the West”? 6. What does the symbol of an 8 on its side mean? 7. On Nov. 1, 1938, what horse with a name including a food name won a “race of the century” at Pimlico in Baltimore? 8. Halloween derived from Samhain, which was what kind of festival: Celtic, French or German? 9. Why wasn’t there much Halloween celebrating during World War II? 10. November 2 is Statehood Day in what two states named after a Native American tribe? 11. What is Allhallowtide? 12. Reportedly, the term “trick-or-treat” originated in what century: 18th, 19th or 20th? 13. On Nov. 3, 1956, what 1939 film with a dog actress named Terry first appeared on TV? 14. In the satire “Pumpkinification of the Divine Claudius,” who was Claudius? 15. November 4 is Election Day; historically, what dessert was popular on Election Day? 16. In what Shakespeare play about a dictator is “And graves have yawn’d, and yielded up their dead... And ghosts did shriek and squeal about the streets”? 17. On Nov. 5, 1940, FDR was elected to which of his four presidencies? 18. The “shih” in the shih tzu dog breed is derived from a Chinese word for what animal? 19. Where are the islets of Langerhans: Germany, “Gulliver’s Travels” or the pancreas? 20. On Nov. 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln won election with about what percent of the popular vote: 40, 58 or 85? ANSWERS 1. “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?” 2. Walking football (soccer in the USA) 3. The plot involves two sets of twins being confused for each other. 4. In both 5. The Black Hills in Arizona 6. Infinity 7. Seabiscuit (FDR stopped a cabinet meeting to listen to the race on the radio.) 8. Celtic 9. The USA was cut off from many sugar suppliers, resulting in sugar rationing. 10. North and South Dakota 11. The evening of Oct. 3I–Nov. 2: All Saint’s eve, All Saints’ Day (All Hallows’) and All Soul’s Day. 12. 20th 13. “The Wizard of Oz” (The dog Toto was played by Terry.) 14. A Roman emperor 15. Election cake; reportedly, it was a very large cake like a fruitcake. 16. “Julius Caesar” 17. Third 18. Lion 19. Pancreas 20. 40 (There were three candidates opposing him.)

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 19 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 might spot someone from Malden’s past sneaking into Hollywood history. For example, the gangster masterpiece “Public Enemy” with Jimmy Cagney. Who’s standing tall in a blue uniform? None other than Malden’s own Robert Homans as Officer Pat Burke. Fast-forward to the swinging ’60s and the cult favorite “Good Times” with Sonny and Cher — yep, that’s Malden’s Richard “Sonny” Collier (who I’ve mentioned in the past) hustling onscreen as “The Peddler.” Or how about the sweeping frontier epic “Drums Along the Mohawk”? Sure, it starred Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert, but it was Malden’s very own Edna May Oliver who stole the show as the feisty Mrs. McKlennar. Those who are fans of the weird and wacky, check out “Zombies on Broadway,” where horror icon Bela Lugosi shares the screen with former Liggett’s Drug Store employee turned Hollywood character actor Wally Brown — another Maldonian whose name appears in the credits more often than not. Speaking of Wally Brown, his role in “Death Valley Days” Season 7, Episode 14 — “A Piano Goes West” — was short but very sweet! One last note of Maldonia importance goes out to the all but forgotten Anne Nagel. CreditJOURNALISM | FROM PAGE 8 joys writing, photography, or exploring their community—no journalism experience is initially required,” says D’Urso-Rose. “Training for new citizen journalists will be offered after the first of the year, but interested participants are encouraged to get involved now.” In addition to reporters, the ed with hundreds of small roles on the silver screen, one of her only TV appearances happens to be on 1957’s “Circus Boy” starring a (pre-Monkees, of course) 12-year-old Mickey Dolenz as Corky, Noah Beery, Jr. as Uncle Joey the Clown, and one of Errol Flynn’s besties Guinn “Big Boy” Williams. In Anne’s final professional appearance, she plays Louisa Cody — wife of Buffalo Bill Cody. Anne, “Malden Musings” will always remember you and salute your success! Hollywood’s golden age had a little more Malden magic than most Maldonians ever realized. Watch them light up the screen, you’ll like them! Postscript: The phone went one ringy-dingy last week and I immediately picked up. Who was on the other end, you ask? None other than old friend, the living Malden legend himself, M.H.S. Alumni Hall of Famer Michael Goldman. Yeah, I know I throw the word “legend” around quite a bit, but if you know anything about Michael Goldman, you know of what I speak. Well, anyway, M.G. shared some great news for my ears, and I will bring it to you soon. Please stay tuned and happy trails till next week. —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. project seeks volunteers to assist with interviews, story ideas, photography, and outreach. For more information or to get involved with the program, contact Anne D’Urso-Rose, Neighborhood View Coordinator at info@neighborhoodview.org. To view the publication and subscribe (for free), visit www. neighborhoodview.org. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net GRANTS | FROM PAGE 9 by students for years to come.” *** FUN FACT: Do you know how the ukulele first came into vogue in the United States? Everyone associates ukuleles with Hawaiian music and rightly so, since that is where they became wildly popular in the late 1880s when three immigrants from Portugal arrived in Hawaii — and brought the fourstringed instruments with them. Three of the immigrants, Manuel Nunes, Augusto Dias and Jose do Espirito Santo, were woodworkers and cabinetmakers who began crafting ukuleles in Honolulu after their plantation work. The instrument was created from a hybrid of the machete and the Portuguese rajão and was adapted to be made with native koa wood. The instrument was called “ukulele,” which translates to “jumping flea” in Hawaiian, referring to the rapid movement of the players’ fingers. ~ Legal Notice ~ MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY Title – Technical Assistance to the Malden Housing Authority Request For Proposals MHA# 080425 Type of Contract – Indefinite Quantity Contract Award Stipulation – Multiple Awards; Each Task Order will be awarded either on a Firm Fixed Price basis with a Cost Reimbursement allowed (without increase) with backup documents/receipts. Proposal Due Date– Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 2:00 P.M. Offerors are advised that the cutoff date for questions to be submitted is 10 business days prior to the proposal due date of 11/26/25. Proposal Objective – The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) seeks proposals from one or more qualified professional consultants/ trainers with the capacity to provide either specific or a wide range of services relating to improving the MHA’s Public Housing and Section 8 Program administration, inclusive and for the purpose of on-site training for its five member Board of Commissioners, Administrative, Maintenance staff; Fee accounting and Financial Advising Services; Federal, State, and non-profit Grant Writing Services; Risk Management Services; Energy Conservation, Measurement and Verification Services; Modernization and Procurement Consulting and Admin Services; Commodity Market Utility Analysis Consultants. Proposals should include resumes; individual/firm experience; and hourly rate of delivery of above listed services and any additional costs., all such services directed towards expanding and increasing MHA’s programmatic and administrative proficiency, Section 8 voucher baseline count, and ownership/development real estate portfolio opportunities, inclusive of for-profit, tax credit and mixed finance development, under an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a minimum term of one (1) year, extending up to a maximum term of five (5) consecutive years, all awards to be made subject to funding and in the MHA’s sole discretion. The primary objectives of this Statement of Work (SOW) are to expand and improve the MHA’s assisted and unassisted housing program abilities, opportunities and administration; assess and improve the MHA’s compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and requirements; analyze institutional staffing needs and competencies, and provide or recommend training designed to make all MHA staff proficient in their job assignments, corrective action and/or any other type or kind of improvement training MHA may require or desire. Bid Documents are available by email request at efahey@ maldenhousing.org from 11/3/25 Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The Contractor(s) selected hereunder must execute all relevant federal and state bid documents and contract forms and provide certification(s) of required insurance. Any award made hereunder is subject to annual appropriation. The MHA reserves the right to cancel this bid if it is in the MHA’s best interest to do so.MHA’s best interest to do so. For additional copies of or further information relating to this RFP, please contact: Ed Fahey, Mod, Procurement & Facilities Director Malden Housing Authority 630 Salem Street Malden, MA 02148 E-mail: efahey@ maldenhousing.org October 31, 2025 It was embraced by the Hawaiian royal family, with King David Kalākaua being a major patron who incorporated it into court music and royal performances. This association with royalty and Hawaiian culture solidified its place as a national symbol, particularly at festive events like luaus. The Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 featured a popular Hawaiian Pavilion, fueling a ukulele craze that spread across the country.

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Goode, Jarred Harrington, Andrea Huang, Meitong Joshi, Keya Mcconnell, David Ruggles, Mary A Santha, Esrath Tan, Jianwen BUYER2 Boy, Keylla SELLER1 Mcpherson, Robert Materi, Carrie Himel, Efran Denehy, Robert J Mcsheehy, Mark A Carreiro, Andrew Lgv LLC Hunter Irt Wise, Donald W Dossantos, Yasmin C Yu, Fangting School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 Denehy, Thomas E ADDRESS 196-198 Malden St 256 Summer St Donahue, Alison H Wise, Gail M Lemos, Renata Yau, Sung H 12 Norwood St 546 Fellsway E 22 Pratt St 23-25 Richardson St 31 Wolcott St CITY Malden Malden 81 Washington St #4 Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 10.06.25 10.09.25 10.08.25 10.07.25 10.08.25 10.09.25 10.08.25 10.08.25 PRICE 902500 570000 390000 980000 905000 680000 1115000 820000 Classifieds

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 21 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! FIRE • SOOT • WATER Homeowner’s Insurance Loss Specialists FREE CONSULTATION 1-877-SAL-SOOT Sal Barresi, Jr. - Your fi rst call 617-212-9050 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 ● 24-Hour Service ● Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitting ● Drain Service Residential & Commercial Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Classifieds

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