Your Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! Vol. 35, No. 45 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden City Council supports major inclusionary zoning ordinance overhaul with votes approving changes Councillors also endorse commercial zoning changes hoping to spur economic development in community 617-387-2200 Friday, November 13, 2026 SMILES AND ‘BUCKETS’: Malden Unified Basketball shines at Greater Boston League Jamboree Eight teams compete in 5th Annual event held at Salemwood School’s Fishman Fieldhouse The Malden City Council furthered a series of inclusionary zoning changes it has worked on for months, aiming to spur economic development and increase residential construction in an effort to up the city’s supply of affordable housing units. Pictured above, from left to right: back row, Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Karen Colón Hayes (at-Large) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6); front row: Councillors Michelle Luong (atLarge), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ari Taylor (Ward 5) and Carey McDonald (at-Large). (Courtesy/City of Malden) By Steve Freker T he Malden City Council backed one of the most comprehensive overhauls of residential and commercial zoning laws in municipal history at a recent full meeting at City Hall. Final votes formalizing some of the major changes were expected ZONING | SEE PAGE 8 Mr. Mel points out what is going on courtside to Malden player Sylvie, who is all smiles. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Athletics Photo) By Steve Freker W hat it came down to, after all, was not how many baskets they could score, but how many smiles they could generate. The Fifth Annual Greater Boston League (GBL) Unified Basketball Jamboree was held Thursday at the Sam Fishman Fieldhouse at Salemwood K-8 School in Malden. The baskets SMILES | SEE PAGE 4 Malden has a new state senator as Lipper-Garabedian elected unopposed; Rep. Donato reelected in contested Malden-Medford seat race Rep. Ultrino reelected unopposed in 33rd Middlesex; Migliorelli new Malden-Melrose Rep. in 32nd Middlesex By Steve Freker M alden has a new state senator, as Kate Lipper-Garabedian won the Fifth Middlesex District seat running unopposed in Tuesday’s state election. The former Melrose-Malden state Rep. from the 32nd Middlesex District, newly elected Sen. Lipper-Garabedian will succeed Sen. Jason Lewis, who announced earlier this year that SENATOR | SEE PAGE 7 Rep.-Elect Leila Bhatti Migliorelli Rep. Paul J. Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen.-Elect Kate LipperGarabedian
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 Dr. Iosif Rabkin: A Century of Medical Innovation and Dedication By Inna Babitskaya O ne of Malden’s distinguished residents, Dr. Iosif Rabkin, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 9, 2026. An internationally renowned interventional radiologist and medical scientist, Dr. Rabkin has devoted his remarkable life to advancing medical science and developing innovative X-ray-guided methods for diagnosing and treating arterial and venous diseases. He has called Malden home since 1996. Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in 1926, Dr. Rabkin graduated from Sechenov Medical University in 1949. From 1960 to 1995, he headed the Department of X-ray Diagnostics and X-ray Surgery at the Scientific Center for Surgery of the Academy of Medical Sciences, where he made lasting contributions to the development of modern vascular medicine. A Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor, Dr. Rabkin was elected a Corresponding Member of both the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences and the Russian Academy of Sciences, Foreign Member of British Royal Society, prestigious distinctions recognizing his exceptional contributions to medical science. His scientific achievements span several important areas of med“WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated icine. He introduced electro-radiography into clinical practice and formulated the concept of the “cardiac lung,” contributing to a better understanding of pulmonary changes associated with heart disease. Perhaps his most significant contributions came in the field of interventional radiology and endovascular surgery. Working during the formative years of this specialty, Dr. Rabkin developed techniques for intravascular arterial stenting using spiral implants made of nitinol, a remarkable shape-memory alloy. In 1984, he performed the first procedure of its kind in the Soviet Union, successfully placing a nitinol stent in the external iliac artery of a 56-year-old patient suffering from stage IV limb ischemia. This pioneering achievement marked an important milestone in the development of Soviet endovascular surgery. The Rabkin nitinol endoprosthesis became an important part of his scientific legacy. Over the course of his career, Dr. Rabkin personally performed more than 12,000 X-ray-guided cardiovascular interventions, advancing Dr. Iosif Rabkin diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients with serious arterial and venous diseases. His scholarly legacy is equally impressive: 560 scientific publications, 25 monographs and 16 patents. Even at an advanced age, his commitment to research and scientific communication remained undiminished. In 2025, he published a book devoted to longevity. His latest scientific work, “Bloodline of Nitinol Stents,” was published in 2026 by Springer in Switzerland. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Rabkin maintained professional relationships and friendships with some of the most influential figures in the history of interventional radiology and cardiovascular surgery, including outstanding German physician, pioneer of cardiac catheterization, Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1956) Werner Forssmann (1904– 1979); renowned American radiologist Charles T. Dotter (1920– 1985), widely regarded as the father of interventional radiology; noted German-American physician Andreas R. Grüntzig (1939– 1985), a pioneer of balloon angioplasty; and the celebrated American-Lebanese cardiovascular surgeon Michael E. DeBakey (1908–2008). Reaching the age of 100 is an extraordinary achievement in itself. Reaching this milestone after a lifetime devoted to scientific discovery, medical innovation and the advancement of treatments that have helped save countless lives is an accomplishment of exceptional distinction. (Inna Babitskaya is the Chair of the Malden Historical Commission and a Malden historian and author.) Sen. Lewis announces final Virtual Office Hours S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding the final Virtual Office Hours of his time in office on Monday, November 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting, please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com, use the following link or enter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09. Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at 617722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 Page 3 55% of Mystic Valley Seniors Earn Adams Scholarships By Emily Brennan ifty-five percent of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s Class of 2027 has earned the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, with 44 of the school’s 80 seniors qualifying for the merit-based award. The scholarship’s place recipiF ents among the top 25 percent of students in their district based on combined MCAS scores. Mystic Valley’s qualifying rate is more than twice that benchmark, suggesting that its students are earning a greater share of these honors than the school’s enrollment alone would predict. “With 55 percent of our seniors qualifying for an award tied to the top quarter of MCAS scorers in their districts, this achievement extends well across the class,” said Director/Superintendent Alex Dan. “It gives us good reason to be proud of our students and confident in the preparation they receive at Mystic Valley.” The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides tuition credits for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study at eligible Massachusetts public colleges and universities. Students qualify through their first-time scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exams in English language arts, mathematics, and science. In addition to meeting the district ranking requirement, recipients must achieve the state’s qualifying scores in all three subjects. The following members of Mystic Valley’s Class of 2027 earned the scholarship: Lily Abbott, Ursula Adjognon, Maya Abuzaid, Sami Abuzaid, Dean Ascolillo, Henley Cabe, Victor Caetano, Melina Catic, Adam Cheng, Yanxing Chen, John Dascoli, Wassim Daoud, Fransabelle Diamantino DaSilva, Ayush Doshi, Laila Eddaouia, Noah Elbadaoui, Kenny Germain, Sadra Hashempour, Guvanni Janvier, Darren Kearney, Dominick Kouatcho Pousseu, Walker Kugele, Prisha Kumar, Nolan Lyons, ShayGerry 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 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available maa Machouk, Charles Manning, Meaghan Nazaire, Ihsan Nigdelioglu, Nai Osman, Saloni Parikh, Kyle Phung, Jonathan Pierre Louis, Angelina McAllister Ricciardone, Michael Salinas, Raquel Santos Moreira, Gracy Thapa, Willie To, Carey Voorhees, Emma Wang, Veronica Xu, Namdol Yardongtsang, Afnaan Zeabi, Brian Zhao, and Nan Zhou. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 SMILES | FROM PAGE 1 were scored aplenty, no doubt. But the “Smile Quotient”? Quite simply, through the roof! “This is the best day of the year for our athletics program,” said Charlie Conefrey, Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness, Athletics and Physical Education, said Tuesday. “There is nothing better than seeing our Unified Sports student-athletes work side-by-side and have so much fun competing out there.” Unified Sports is one of the fastest-growing programs in the nation. In less than 10 years, the number of schools participating nationwide has more than doubled to about 10,800. In Massachusetts, where Unified Sports is supported by Special Olympics Massachusetts, nearly 3,000 student-athletes and close to 2,000 partner student-athletes participate foundationally on the principles of equity and inclusivity. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual and physical challenges on the same team. Originating with the Special Olympics, Unified Sports was inspired by a simple principle: Training together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. A 1997 Malden High School SMILES & BUCKETS: Malden Unified Basketball Hosts GBL Jamboree graduate and MHS Golden Tornado Hall of Famer, Conefrey took the reins of the Athletic Department in 2016. Under Conefrey’s leadership, Malden High School and its athletic program was a pioneer in establishing Unified Sports as an integral part of its overall offerings in the Greater Boston League. Conefrey, who is now the President of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (MIAA) Board of Directors — and a longtime MIAA Board member — also successfully assisted in the lobbying effort for the MIAA’s sanctioning and including of Unified Sports as a program overseen by MIAA members. “We are fortunate to have a large, enthusiastic group of students in our high school who, along with being challenged in their daily lives, love to take part in organized sports,” said Conefrey, noting that Malden offers basketball and flag football in the fall and outdoor track in the spring for its Unified Sports program. Through his efforts, Malden was the first GBL school to offer Unified Sports, and in its first year, traveled and hosted games and events with other schools in the Eastern Mass. region. Gradually, led by the leadership of Malden and former Medford Public Schools Athletic Director Bobby Maloney, the Greater Boston League began to expand and grow, and so did the Unified Sports aspect of athletic programs. At the event hosted by Malden, dubbed the GBL Jamboree, nearly every GBL school was represented. The teams are coed and all include challenged student-athletes. NEVER TOO MANY POMPOMS: On the court and on the bench, the Malden team had lots of fun on Thursday. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Athletics Photo) The Malden Athletic Director, who was a GBL All-Star basketball guard himself in the late 1990s, and an inductee in the Golden Tornado Hall of Fame, said many of the helper student-athletes from the Unified Sports games also volunteer in similar roles in the Unified Physical Education Classes, also offered at Malden High School, again, one of the first schools to do so in the GBL. Malden has six times been recognized as an exemplary “National Unified Sports School” by Special Olympics and could be receiving a seventh such selection this year. “We are already looking forEveryone gets together after the game: Malden High players, coaches, referees and the Malden High cheerleaders. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Athletics Photo) ward to next year’s event,” Conefrey said at the conclusion of Thursday’s Jamboree. Looking forward to the smiles, as well, no doubt. 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 •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 ~ Malden Musings ~ Malden Musings — The Maplewood Square Edition By Peter Levine I n the “to confer, converse, and otherwise hobnob with my fellow wizards” department... While I’m on a Maplewood Square kick, I’d be committing a downright cardinal sin if I didn’t tip my grey Scally cap to the last of Malden’s great old gin mills — Patrick’s! Ah, the neighborhood tavern, or as they are sometimes colloquially called, “Old Men’s Bars!” There was a time when places like Patrick’s were about a whole lot more than just getting your load on. They were the unofficial community centers of their day, where the regulars gathered to solve Malden’s problems, rehash the day’s events, commiserate over life’s little disappointments and engage in that time-honored tradition of complaining about the boss man. Twenty or so years ago, these neighborhood watering holes were abundant throughout Malden, each one a little kingdom run by a local proprietor who knew your name (hello Richie Cremone, Dave Angelo & Johnny Puleo, Albert Spadafora and Billy & Dommy Settemio), knew your business (sometimes a little too much of it!) and took great pride in making everyone feel welcome. You weren’t just another Joe walking through the door. You were one of the congregation. Sadly, one by one, these old haunts have disappeared, leaving behind little more than fond memories, the occasional Facebook reminiscence and a chorus of “Remember the time…?” stories from those of us lucky enough to have experienced them (hello Maher’s Café). But one soldier still stands tall in Maplewood Square, keeping the old tradition alive. Patrick’s! So, here’s my personal plea: Stop in. Say hello. Have a drink. Get to know the place. And if you’re already a regular, keep doing what you’re doing. Support the people who keep these neighborhood traditions alive. Because, frankly speaking, PatEstablished 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.59 4.28 5.73 $4.64 Full Service ULS $4.879 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! rick’s isn’t just another bar/restaurant. It really is a little piece of our history, a link to the people and places that helped make Malden feel like home. And for those of us who remember when neighborhood joints like these were at every corner, that means something really special. Here’s to Patrick’s still standing in Maplewood Square, keeping the lights on, the chinwag flowing and the spirit of the old neighborhood alive. In a world that seems to be changing faster than we can possibly keep up, it’s nice to know that some things in Malden are still the way they ought to be! Long live Patrick’s — one of the last of a dying breed, and a little slice of old-school Maldonia worth holding onto! Attention, Maldonians! It’s time for the annual “Frank Says Hi” Scholarship Foundation fundraiser, a fun Malden tradition honoring Frankie DeCandia of Thacher Street in Ward 2. Frankie left us way too soon in April 2008 at just 23, after battling leukemia. Before he passed, he asked his best friend, Jason Rossi, to deliver one final message: “Tell everyone I said hi.” When JaHome of the Week BEST BUILDING IN AUSTIN COURT! Offered at $345,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate SAUGUS - 1st AD - This top floor, corner unit is perfectly located and maintained featuring kitchen with granite counter tops, ceramic tile backsplash and dining area open to huge living room with hardwood flooring, oversized storage closet, bright and sunny, king size bedroom with hardwood flooring and slider to newer, private balcony overlooking inground pool. One exclusive use, off street parking. Only building with private balconies! 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This year’s fundraiser is “Breakfast with Santa!” Join the rest of Malden on Saturday, November 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Malden Moose at 562 Broadway. Enjoy a fabulous breakfast by Henry’s Catering, pictures with Santa, children’s arts and crafts, raffle prizes and more! Tickets, of course, are available at the door: $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for kids under three. Visit www.franksayshi.com for more information. Frankie may be gone, but his message lives on. And here in Malden, we’ll keep saying “Hi” right back. It is said in Malden Musings… ● Been to Franny’s in Maplewood Square lately? I have and I haven’t enjoyed breakfast that much since...”goodness knows when” (famous Three Stooges swipe)! My plate, overflowing with breakfast goodies, did not last very long as I deep dove into that heavenly plate like the gavone that I can be at times (right Barbara, Joe, Frankie?). The kids behind the counter? 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well in these here five square miles. Thank you, gentlemen, for all you do for Malden. You’re a credit to the community, a throwback to the best of the olden days and proof positive that some treasures are right here in your very own backyard. You just need to know where to turn! Maplewood Square, who loves ya, baby (said in my best Kojak voice)! Postscript: October 23 has been five years since pops took his final bow. Solomon Z. Levine, better known to the world as Jerry, was a West End OG who eventually became a (somewhat) mild-mannered Maldonian. Jerry traded some of his old stomping ground (not by choice) for these here five square miles of Malden, but make no mistake, kiddos — you could take the man out of the West End of Boston, but you could never take the West End out of the man! And heaven help anyone who forgot that little detail! On more than one occasion, when it came to defending his little ones, our very own blue-collar superhero would emerge from beneath those Agar Supply soiled work clothes. The mild-mannered Maldonian would momentarily disappear, and that old West End edge would come roaring back. Splendid to witness, I tell ya! Certainly, no (George Reeves) Superman cape required, just a dad’s love and an unrelenting willingness to stand his ground. “Zulik” spent almost 60 years of his life in Malden, twice as long as he did in the West End, but in his heart, he remained a West End guy — even till the very end as Cataldo showed up, by the way. The neighborhood may have changed, the years may have rolled on by, but some things are just intrinsically woven into a man’s DNA and never, ever leave. Five years gone but never forgotten. May Solomon Z. Levine’s memory forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. And as requested, pops, Memorial Candles lit in your memory. Malden Musings is off next week, dig ya later, Daddyos! —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. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 SENATOR | FROM PAGE 1 he would not seek reelection following 12 years representing the district. Lipper-Garabedian won the Democratic primary in September, outdistancing two candidates from the Malden City Council: Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley. Sen.-elect Lipper-Garabedian was elected with 8,833 votes from Malden, 10,594 votes in Melrose and 7,182 votes in Stoneham, according to unofficial results from the three communities. Sen.-elect Lipper-Garabedian thanked voters in a press statement: “I am honored to be the State Senator-elect for the Fifth Middlesex District! Thank you to every resident of Malden, Melrose, Stoneham, Reading, Wakefield, and Winchester who took the time to vote in this election in hopes for a strong future for our District and our Commonwealth.” Lipper-Garabedian had represented the 32nd Middlesex District in the House of RepresenPage 7 tatives since winning a special election in March 2020 after previously serving on the Melrose City Council. In other election results, state Rep. Steven Ultrino was reelected unopposed in the 33rd Middlesex, receiving 6,029 votes. Rep. Ultrino was reelected to his seventh consecutive term — first winning the 2014 election and serving since 2014. Longtime Malden-Medford state Rep. Paul Donato was reelected to his 14th consecutive term in the 35th Middlesex, receiving 2,151 votes to 442 for challenger James Seibel. Donato also received 8,105 votes in Medford to 1,805 for the Republican Seibel. Rep. Donato, who turned 85 last week, is one of the longest serving state Reps in the Commonwealth, having first been elected in 2000. The 35th Middlesex District includes Ward 1, Precincts 1A and 3 of Ward 3, and Precincts 1 and 3A of Ward 7 in Malden, along with Wards 1 and 2, Precinct 1 of Ward 3, Precinct 2A of Ward 6, Precinct 2 of Ward 7 and Precinct 1 of Ward 8 in Medford. Leila Bhatti Migliorelli is the state Rep.-Elect for the 32nd Middlesex District, which includes Melrose and two precincts in Malden, running unopposed on Tuesday. She also won the September primary and will replace Lipper-Garabedian. Rep.-Elect Migliorelli resides in Melrose, as does Lipper-Garabedian. She received 762 votes in Malden. Santa’s Workshop Artists & Crafters Wanted 630 Salem Street Knitting & Crafts Club Annual Holiday Craft Fair November 14, 2026-9:00AM to 3:00PM Vendors and Crafters-Call for a Table Contact Grace: 781-605-3536 $25.00 Per Table Baked Goods For Sale First Come First Serve! All Are Welcome! 630 Salem Street Community Room Enter on Columbia Street Door
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 ZONING | FROM PAGE 1 at future meetings. Led by Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, committee Chairperson Stephen Winslow (Ward 6) and other Council members, details of the zoning framework were painstakingly debated in many hours of Council Rules & Ordinance Committee work, then on the Council floor. The Rules & Ordinance Committee Vice Chair is Councillor-at-large Karen Colón Hayes and members include Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley. Key outcomes in a series of votes at the last meeting of October dealt with the 2021 inclusionary zoning package; one major change lowered the city building mandate for new construction affordable housing of eight units or more from 15% to 10%. Also voted by the Council was an increase of income eligibility for rental units from 50% to 60% of median income. This was intended to provide more revenue per unit for developers. Commercial zoning updates intended to spur economic development across the community, which would make it easier for startups of more than a dozen types of businesses, was also approved. In another vote, transferring reviews of inclusionary zoning compliance to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) from the Malden Planning Board was okayed by the Council. Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald spoke in favor of the change in affordable housing percentage. “It doesn’t matter how high the percentage is if it doesn’t actually succeed in getting units built.” The ordinance changes were enrolled on a 9–1 vote. Voting in favor were Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Stephen Winslow (Ward 6), Karen Colón Hayes (at-Large) and Carey McDonald (at-Large). Voting in opposition was Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), who did not back the lower parking ratio to units constructed. A future vote on a proposed www.cityofmalden.org Gary Christenson, Mayor Community Preservation Committee Agenda ordinance change would establish incentives intended to assist developers in lowering the cost of building/adding affordable housing units. It would apply to all mixed rate developments (affordable housing and market rate units) but not including fully affordable projects. Some of the developers’ inWednesday, November 18, 2026 6:00PM Hybrid Monthly Meeting & Public Hearing Live-streamed via Teams: Meeting ID: 297 275 849 989 864 7 Passcode: iG3wF7M4 In Person: City Hall Room #105 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2972758499898647?p=3ddAXfr8IRbJIMrWLV If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 CPC Public Hearing and Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order/ Roll call 2. Public Hearing on FY27 Historic Preservation and Open Space and Recreation Applications a. 0040_Amerige Field Rehabilitation b. 0041_Florence Street Pocket Park Rehabilitation c. 0042_First Parish in Malden Restoration 3. Approval of CPC Monthly Meeting minutes from October 21, 2026 4. Status Update on Ongoing Projects 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 | Phone: 781-397-7000 Ext. 2001 | info@cityofmalden.org Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma November 06, 13, 2026 centives in the new proposed ordinance: —Parking restrictions: Instead of bedroom number parking percentages, per-unit minimums to encourage family housing with two or three bedrooms would be used with 1.1 parking spaces per unit for market-rate units and .75 spaces per unit for affordable units. — Developer density bonus: An increase of one unit from the previous 2021 number; for every required affordable unit built in an inclusionary zoning development, developers can build two additional market-rate units. For 100% affordable projects, an additional story not to exceed 11 feet is allowed by special permit. The council also furthered some zoning changes intended to make for easier permit procedures for a number of business types, such as medical centers, non-fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, body art, licensed massage therapy, adult day care, kennels, research and development, and towing. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 Page 9 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE for ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, on the petition of Weber Depaula, of Up Homes LLC on behalf of 17 Garland LLC, filed in Permit Application #RES-076780-2026 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed on the first floor of the existing single-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 17 Garland Ave., Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #077 382 208. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application # RES-076780-2026 at https://maldenma-energovweb. tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair November 06, 13, 2026 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE for ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, on the petition of Robert Baden and Thomas Army, filed in Permit Application #RES-0772132026 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed on the property, a detached one story accessory building, at the property known as and numbered, 281 Lynn St., Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #166 546 601. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application #RES-0772132026 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Chair, Site Plan Review Committee November 06, 13, 2026 Malden man, 28, faces drug-related charges following police pursuit, arrest on Tuesday Police report recovering substances believed to be fentanyl, cocaine along with cash, cellphones Malden Police seized substances believed to be fentanyl and cocaine, as well as cash and two cellphones, after arresting a Malden man following a high-speed pursuit in the Linden area. (Courtesy/Malden Police Dept.) By Steve Freker A 28-year-old Malden man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday after leading local officers on high-speed pursuit in the Maplewood/Linden neighborhood. The suspect, identified by Malden Police as Javier Pimental, 28, of Malden, was apprehended near where he abandoned a vehicle he was driving at the intersection of Marlboro and Kennard Streets. According to Malden Police, after fleeing in his vehicle from Malden Ptl. Officer Blake Ferry at a high rate of speed, the suspect abandoned the vehicle. Unfortunately for him, according to police, abandoning the car didn’t end the investigation. Thanks to some good teamwork between patrol officers, detectives and an alert community member, officers located the suspect and recovered suspected fentanyl and cocaine in trafficking-level quantities. The drugs — in pill and also in powder form — had been discarded in an area where children play. Police also confiscated an undetermined amount of cash, two cellphones and a set of keys, in addition to towing the abandoned motor vehicle. Police said Pimentel, of Malden, was arrested and charged with several offenses, including drug-related charges. He was held by Malden Police, pending arraignment in Malden District Court on those charges on Thursday, due to the Veterans Day holiday Wednesday. Malden Police noted the accused suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Holiday Craft Fair fundraiser at Malden Irish American Club J oin us Sunday, November 29, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Irish American Club (177 West St. in Malden) for a festive day of shopping local! Shop for food, crafts, jewelry, body care, holiday gifts & more while supporting small businesses. We’ll also have a raffle benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Come shop locally, support small businesses and kick off the holiday season with us.
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Helping an Older Parent Cope with Loneliness Dear Savvy Senior, My 78-year-old father has lived alone since my mother passed away two years ago. He insists he’s fine, but I can tell he spends most of his time by himself and seems increasingly lonely and withdrawn. What can I do to help him, and are there any resources that could support him? --Worried Son Dear Worried, You’re right to pay attention to this. The loss of a spouse often leads to increased isolation in older adults, even when they insist they’re fine. But long stretches without meaningful contact can take a real toll on both emotional and physical health. Public health research shows that about one in three adults age 50 and older reports feeling lonely at times, and those who live alone are at higher risk for social isolation. But loneliness isn’t always easy to spot, especially in older adults who live alone. The good news is there are practical ways to help your father reconnect, along with programs and services designed specifically for older adults living alone. What you can do Focus less on big changes and more on steady, predictable contact. A short call every few days, a standing weekly meal or coffee, or a regular shared errand gives him something to count on. Consistency matters more than length or intensity. Even if you’re not especially close, or don’t live nearby, steady contact can still make a difference. Technology can help bridge the distance through simple routines like weekly video calls, text check-ins, shared family schedules or photo threads. The goal isn’t constant communication, but fewer long stretches where isolation can quietly take hold. It also helps to widen his circle in practical ways. Siblings, grandchildren, neighbors and longtime friends can all play a role. Even brief calls, occasional visits or shared meals can slowly rebuild connection. Familiarity and repetition matter more than effort or duration. Encourage activity Staying active can help reduce isolation. Many communities offer exercise classes, hobby groups, church activities, volunteer opportunities and lifelong learning programs. The best fit depends on personality and whether your father prefers group settings or smaller, low-key interactions. If transportation is a challenge, helping arrange rides or connecting him with local services can make participation more realistic. Just as important is a sense of purpose. Volunteering, gardening, pet care, time with grandchildren, helping neighbors or mentoring others can all add structure, meaning and a reason to stay engaged. Available programs There are several well-established programs that can help reduce isolation among older adults. A good place to start is the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or eldercare.acl.gov, which connects families to local Area Agencies on Aging that can help arrange services like meals, transportation, home visits and social programs. Meals on Wheels America delivers home meals and often includes brief daily check-ins from volunteers, offering both nutrition and a bit of regular human contact. AmeriCorps Seniors (americorps. gov) runs the Senior Companion Program, where trained volunteers provide regular visits, conversation and light assistance, depending on what’s available locally. For phone-based connection, the Institute on Aging Friendship Line (ioaging.org/friendship-line) offers 24/7 support and scheduled check-in calls for older adults living alone, while DOROT Caring Calls (dorotusa.org/programs/caring-calls) pairs seniors with volunteers for weekly conversations based on shared interests. Local senior centers are also a strong resource, offering meals, classes, group activities and transportation in many communities. Libraries, churches and community organizations can provide additional low-pressure ways to stay connected. Signs to watch Loneliness can overlap with depression. If you notice changes such as poor sleep, loss of interest in usual activities, irritability, confusion or neglect of personal care, it may be time to involve his doctor. These issues are common and treatable. In the end, the goal is simply to help your father stay connected and reduce isolation. Start small, stay consistent, and those simple touchpoints can add up to a more connected and meaningful daily life. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 ROWE’S QUARRY SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC PROJECT REVIEW MEETING The Rowe’s Quarry Site Plan Review Committee will hold a public project review meeting in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, in Conference Room 105, at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, November 23, 2026, to review the applications of WinnDevelopment Company LP, made on behalf of Overlook Ridge LLC, seeking to amend the Site Plan Approval granted on January 22, 2025 (letter dated January 30, 2025), under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 140 of the Code of the City of Malden, for development in the Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District, Subdistrict RQ3, at the property known as Lot 14B and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #185 575 513 and the property known as Lot 13B and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #185 575 511, namely, to amend the Site Plan Approval as follows: 1. Regarding Permit Application # CMID-068998-2024 for Lot 14B, to modify the proposal to construct a building for multifamily residential dwelling use, namely, to change the number of homeownership units from eighty-two (82) units to fifty-one (51) units; to change the height from five stories to four stories; to change the number of onsite parking spaces from 144 spaces to 73 spaces; and to amend Condition 1.B regarding Plans and Condition 2.B regarding Project Description; and 2. Regarding the above-referenced Permit Application # CMID-068998-2024 for Lot 14B; and regarding Permit Application # CMID-068997-2024 for Lot 13B, the proposal to construct a building for multifamily residential dwelling use, with five stories and ninety-nine (99) age-restricted senior rental units, to amend the following conditions of the Site Plan Approval applicable to both proposals: Condition 3 regarding compliance with Special Permit conditions; Condition 8 regarding the Land Reclamation Agreement; Condition 13 regarding Joint Fire Station Second Entrance; Condition 14 regarding Speed Mitigation/Traffic Calming on Overlook Ridge Drive; Condition 15 regarding Route One Southbound Ramps Traffic Analysis; Condition 17 regarding Garage Screening; Condition 20 regarding Site Plan Approval Expiration Date; and Condition 21 regarding Non-Assignability/Non-Transferability. Applications and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, and City website under Permit Applications ## CMID-068998-2024 and CMID-068997-2024 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/search By: Michelle A. Roman City Planner November 06, 13, 2026
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2026 Page 11 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $2M in Fire Safety Grants for Kids, Seniors Programs Include School-Based Life Safety Education, Smoke and CO Alarm Installation Special to The Advocate S POWERS OF APPOINTMENT O ften times, an individual may wish to retain the right to control the ultimate distribution of assets held in a Trust. This is called a power of appointment. Powers of appointment are often included in Trust documents in order to create greater flexibility in a multigenerational estate plan. As an example, a husband may die leaving property in Trust for the benefit of his spouse. The terms of the Trust may provide that, upon the death of the surviving spouse, the remaining Trust principal will be distributed to the couple’s children. The terms of the Trust may also contain a power of appointment provision wherein the surviving spouse has the right to exercise this power of appointment via her Last Will and Testament thereby allowing her to redirect the ultimate distribution to only one child of the couple as opposed to all of their children and/or the right to determine whether or not the Trust principal will be received outright or remain in further Trust. Another example would be if a daughter was named a lifetime income beneficiary of her parent’s living Trust. This Trust might contain a power of appointment provision allowing the daughter to exercise it via her Last Will and Testament. A specific provision must be included in her Will in order to allow her to exercise the power of appointment thereby appointing (distributing) the Trust principal in favor of her spouse, her children, or even a charity. As part of the estate planning process, it is important to determine whether someone holds any such power of appointment pursuant to the terms of a living trust (revocable or irrevocable) and, if so, to make sure that the power of appointment is exercised via the Last Will and Testament, if that person’s wish is to indeed exercise the power, or to at least confirm with the holder of the power that he or she does not wish to exercise the power. Clients would likely not even be aware that such a power might in fact exist pursuant to the terms of the Trust unless the estate planning attorney reviews that provision with them. A power that may be exercised via one’s Last Will and Testament is referred to as a testamentary power of appointment. The holder of the power is also called the donee of the power or the power holder. The exercise of the power of appointment would occur once the Will is submitted to a probate court and allowed. 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. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Chaulagain, Sujan Evaul, Ryan Christopher Gao, Meiqin Halzack, Rebecca Han, Amy He, Yijie Jourdan, Wittly Moore, Christopher S Ortega, Fabian Seaver, Dana Ellman, Samuel Han, Tzu-Ting Wu, Qun Xiao BUYER2 Gautan, Nirmala SELLER1 Lin, Poliana Diclemente, Vincent L Zhang, Xiu Hua Bertheim, Richard E Austin Properties LLC Chiu, Naizhong Theodore, Gerathel Pje Realty LLC Seaver, Alicia Lin, Alex Li Lu, Zengrong Smithers, Marnie F Yao, Bin Theodore, Merline 36 Mountain Avenue Rt Huang, Huili Gallagher, Rachael TOW—The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced nearly $2 million in grants to hundreds of local fire departments that will deliver vital life safety education to Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The grants represent two longstanding fire safety programs coordinated by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. The Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program sends specially trained firefighter-educators into schools to deliver clear, consistent lessons to young people, while the Senior SAFE program is geared toward older adults and delivered through senior centers, councils on aging, and home visits. “Our firefighters do incredible work responding to emergencies, but some of their most important work happens before a fire ever starts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These grants will help local fire departments teach children and older adults how to prevent fires, respond to emergencies, and stay safe at home. We're proud to support the firefighters who are doing this important work every day and helping to keep families safe in communities across Massachusetts.” “Fire safety education saves lives, and Massachusetts has made real progress in reducing fire-related injuries and deaths,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “For decades, our local firefighters have been working with schools, senior centers and families to share the knowledge and tools that help prevent tragedies. These grants will build on that progress and make sure more residents have the information and resources they need to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.” “As Massachusetts’ senior population continues to grow, we’re committed to supporting their safety, independence, and well-being,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Gina K. Kwon. “The Senior SAFE grants deliver that support where it’s needed most – with critical fire and fall prevention education, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installations, and home safety assessments that save lives and make communities safer.” “The SAFE and Senior SAFE grants are an investment in safety that pays off every single day,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “In big cities, small towns, and everywhere in between, Massachusetts firefighters are sharing the educational lessons and GRANTS| SEE PAGE 13 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. 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