Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 4, 2022 ~ Malden Musings ~ The Missing Flagpole By Peter F. Levine P icked up pieces while still waiting for that first plate of Baby Back Ribs at the place where “the meat falls off the bone...” • August 2012 Google maps shows a majestic flagpole at the intersection of Commercial Street and Route 60/Centre Street. It’s surrounded by trees Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com and what look like arborvitae. In September of 2019, the pole still stood, surrounded by heavy equipment during construction of what would shortly become the outside dining area for 110 Grill. One year later, in November of 2020, the fl agpole was gone – hasn’t been seen since. Let’s get it back… Old Glory once again fl ying proudly high above Malden’s sweetest new crossroads. What a glorious sight that would be! Perhaps I can enlist City of Malden Strategy and Business Development Offi cer Kevin Duff y to take the lead on this. Call in a favor or two and help restore this Malden point of pride for future generations? • With the Orange Line in the news lately, old friend Tina Gaudette (MHS Class of ’75) reached out to me for her Orange Line Throwback Memory. “Back in the day, a snowstorm buried the track between Wellington and Sullivan ...we were stuck on the train long enough Flagpole at Commercial & Centre Streets circa 2012 to start feeling the cold. We were escorted out the back door, over the 3rd rail and into some huge building they must have used. They fed us cheapo cheese sandwiches and drinks and then drove us home on a bus one by one to our doors. I remember thinking that these guys are THE BOMB!” • Rest in peace, William Hart, driving force behind The Delfonics, at 77. If you were around during the Summer of 1970, you no doubt heard William Hart’s “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” all over the airwaves. Philly soul was exploding across the world, and this off ering was leading the way on every transistor radio in Malden. Thank you, Mr. Hart. Thank you, Harold Melvin. Thank you to The Stylistics, to The Three Degrees, to Archie Bell, to The Intruders for making our childhoods that much happier. • These things are good: the ~ Home of the Week ~ Lynn....Commercial store fronts (consisting of two condos), 6 store fronts - two vacant (Potential tenant for the vacant units at $3,000 monthly), easy to lease, great income, minimal expenses make this property a great investment. Condo fee of $782 monthly includes master insurance, water, sewer, exterior maintenance, etc. Centrally located near public transportation. Great money maker, perfect for 1031 exchange, GREAT INVESTMENT! Income and expenses attached. Call for more information. Offered at $2,799,000 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Topsfield Fair; Buddy Arthur (MHS Athletic HOF legend); raviolis, stuff ed chicken and roasted potatoes at the Moose; the late 1950’s American television series “Playhouse 90”; Malden Square’s continued resurgence with the addition of Floramo’s Restaurant on Centre Street and Mineirão Steakhouse on Ferry; “A Song for You” by Leon Russell; the lovely face of Dawn at Donut Villa. Angie Dickinson’s 91st birthday on Sept 30. The 1965 undefeated Malden Catholic football team was a team for the ages. I am still on schedule for a sit down with Steve Wishoski to continue the discussion on this team and dissect it a little bit more. In the meantime, I have this testimonial submitted by a friend, Paul Worth. When the Levines bought on Charles Street in 1963, our nextdoor neighbors at the time, the Worths and the Mahoney’s, greeted us like long lost kinsman. As time marched on, we remained friends until the inevitable changing of guards. Like the Garritys, O’Connors, Govers, and Longs before them, the Worths/Mahoneys pulled up stakes and new friends were made. Paul Worth, a few years older than me but like his sisters Mary and Clare, great neighbors that I have a trunk load of memories of. Paul went on to excel in football at Malden Catholic. Big and strong I’d watch him trudge home every night, helmet in hand, covered with turf from head to toe. Paul was a dirt dog who stuck his nose in every play. Through the miracle that is Facebook, I reached out to him for a comment or two on that 1965 team. Paul’s thoughts: “Great football team. I know everyone talks about Frank ‘Red’ Harris and rightfully so as he was a great QB. To me, watching, I always felt Richie Cullen and Neil Hurley were the true catalysts of that team. They were both incredible athletes and great football players. All 3 had incredible college careers as well, Red at BC, Neil at Harvard, and Richie at BU. Imagine 3 Division 1 College football players on the same high school team? Incredible! I’d come home after those night games at the old Brother Gilbert Stadium, and I would dive into the leaves in the front yard and make believe I was Neil Hurley going in for the TD. But I really liked watching Richie Cullen play defense, so tough and fast. That was the thing about that team, they had speed everywhere. Steve Wishoski was the MUSINGS | SEE PAGE 7
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