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.) After going through a general question list, which he described as a “lightning round,” which featured “Flash” cards with printed “Yes” of “No” answers, the moderator moved on to Malden-specific questions. 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
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