Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 14, 2025 LETTER | FROM PAGE 1 what I do know is this: I am incredibly proud of my friend and colleague. For more than two decades, Craig has devoted himself to Malden. Not just through votes and policies, but in the everyday moments that often go unseen. He is the person who shows up when no one is watching — early mornings, late nights, and every weekend in between. If there was a need, Craig was there. And he didn’t do it for praise, recognition, or a headline. He did it because he genuinely cares. Together, we have stood sideby-side organizing toy drives, backpack giveaways, turkey pick ups, feeding the homeless at the warming center on Friday nights, community clean-ups, kid events, senior events, and neighborhood meetings. We co-founded the Malden Community Fridge Program so families wouldn’t have to choose between dignity and hunger. We’ve dressed up for trunkor-treats, organized public safety days, sponsored National Night Out, and built programs that brought this city together — not just in celebration, but in compassion. Craig leads with humor, patience, heart, and humility — qualities that matter more than any title ever will. His dedication to this community runs deep, and the impact of his service will continue to be felt for years to come. Elections come and go. Titles change. But who someone is — their character, their integrity, their commitment — that remains. I am proud to call Craig not only a colleague, but a friend. A friend who has lifted others up, who has steadied this city in good times and hard ones, and who has given so much of himself to Malden. This may not be the next chapter we expected — but the story isn’t over. The work continues. The friendships continue. The service continues. And Craig will always, always be a part of the heart of this community. Thank you, Craig — for all of it. It’s been one hell of a ride! Jadeane Sica Malden City Councillor Ward 8 At the Kiwanis/Key Clubsponsored Books & Balloons event are Councillors Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica. Councillors Jadeane Sica and Craig Spadafora enjoying the Easter Parade sponsored by former Councillor Neal Anderson. Councillor at Large Craig Spadafora at the Annual Fishing Derby at Fellsmere Pond (Courtesy Photos) Helping welcome Malden Public Schools students at the Linden School in August were Councillors Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica. Shown at the Malden Police Annual Toy Drive are Councillors Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica, Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Police detectives and Teamsters Local 25 Business Agents Brian Hatch and Nancy Campbell. (Courtesy Photos) “Little Miss Jadeane” Sica and “Sully” from Monsters, Inc. (hmmm, is that Craig Spadafora inside?) at the Malden “Trunk or Treat” celebration on Halloween Participating in a citywide Backpack Drive: Councillor at Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, Ward 8 School Committee member Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg and Malden State Representative Steve Ultrino. (Courtesy Photos) From left to right: Summer fun with Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor, Councillor at Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Malden Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine. Councillors Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica at the Malden Teen Enrichment Center with Director Cathy McMullin and staff and Teamsters Local 25 Business Agents Brian Hatch and Nancy Campbell (Courtesy Photos)
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