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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 3, 2021 Page 17 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 panella appeared at Patkin Cadillac on Eastern Avenue to sign autographs and shake hands with the locals. Patkin’s was located a stone’s throw from the long gone Harry’s Showboat and almost across the street from the old Faulkner Mfg. Company. One exceptionally small hand that “Campy” shook that day in 1955 was of then 10-year-old Harvey “Nat the Cat” Nadler. Young Harvey also had an issue of Sport magazine signed by the Hall of Famer but for the life of him cannot remember where he placed it. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – the election results on November 2, in my humble opinion, were a clarion call, so to speak. As the so called “voice of his generation” Bob Dylan once sang, “the times they are a changin’.” Indeed, they are. Malden 2021 does not resemble Malden 1961 – however, you’d like to quantify that – or even Malden 1981. Time brings change: the good, the bad and the ugly. We in Malden are fortunate. Seems we’ve always been open to change, for the good mostly; the ugly, once in a while. Again, however, you’d like to quantify that. Whether it be an ever-changing downtown area or politicians that, for the most part, “get it,” or a school system that strives to be the best they can possibly be for every child in the city – Malden always rolls with the punches. There’s room for everybody within these five square miles. That’s the way it’s always been. Let’s hope the recent call for unity in government by Councillor Spadafora is heeded. Meet the new boss, not the same as the old boss. Old Malden, meet New Malden. Let’s all play nice and continue our upward trajectory. Postscript 1: I am very happy that old friend Rob DiMarco did so well at his first run for public office. Good guy whose campaign was well run, and with class. That’s what I’m talking about! Rob, Malden needs more citizens like yourself to step up and bring us forward. Congratulations on a job well done and please consider another run in the future. Postscript 2: Chris Simonelli, I call him the “Comeback Kid.” Chris ran a very visible (and loud at times) campaign, putting heart and soul into every single moment. Those in Ward 7 who remember Chris know what to expect from the original energizer bunny. Those newbies to Ward 7 will be gobsmacked at his energy, “can do” attitude and novel approach to any situation placed in front of him. Chris’ story is one we should all be proud of. Chris would be the first to admit that his life, at times, was a struggle. The power of redemption is sweet. The double play combo of two wonderful children and hard work has put Chris back in the saddle, so to speak, ready to help Malden and Ward 7 be a better place to call home. Postscript 3: Craig Spadafora, once again, was the top vote getter. He deserves each and every one of those votes. He deserves to be reelected, each and every time he runs. There is nobody that works harder or has a firmer grip on the issues than Craig. More importantly there is nobody who runs for office that loves Malden more than this man, IMHO. If you decide to focus on the “R” next to his name, frankly, you don’t get the big picture. Focus on that meaningless letter and the city of Malden suffers. For more than 100 years, the Spadafora family has made Malden a better place to live. They are war heroes that have paid the ultimate price. They have been elected officials doing a full-time job at part-time wages. They are business ownAG’s Office offers guidance on donating to charities ahead of holiday season In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season and as people across the state continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Maura Healey is advising residents to make informed decisions when donating to charities. Her Office released a new bulletin showing that only 43 percent of the funds that conventional professional solicitors raised on behalf of charities were transferred to charitable organizations in 2020. More than half of charitable contributions collected were retained by the professional solicitors. “Thousands of charities in Massachusetts rely on donations to help provide critical services and resources to individuals and communities, especially as we continue to face challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Healey. “If you are in a position to give, be sure to do your research and make informed decisions in order to maximize the impact of your donation.” While some charities raise funds on their own, others pay professional solicitors to solicit donations from the public, and solicitors are required by statute to register with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Conventional professional solicitors fundraise through phone, mail and door-to-door campaigns. The 2020 Professional Solicitor Bulletin outlines the financial results that solicitors and charities report from campaigns conducted in Massachusetts in 2020, a year where many charities faced fundraising challenges due to the pandemic, with new restrictions around in-person events, along with cancelations and solicitations that were limited. In 2020, 44 conventional professional solicitors collected $93 million through campaigns conducted in Massachusetts. While the amount kept by professional solicitors varied widely among solicitors, only approximately $40 million ended up with the actual charities. The 2020 report is consistent with campaign reports from the last five years, in which conventional professional solicitors transferred less than 50 percent of funds they raised to charities. However, the total revenue that all professional solicitors reported as having raised in 2020 campaigns conducted in Massachusetts increased from approximately $950 million in 2019 to $1.2 billion in 2020. This increase is largely due to three professional solicitors that employed DONATING | SEE PAGE 18 ers who bring joy, happiness and compassion into our lives. They have families and choose to settle down right here in Malden just as their great-grandparents a century ago – for the betterment of all. Craig, congratulations once again. ~ Legal Notice ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI21D3385DR ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Fred Laguerre, Plaintiff vs. Imelda Petit, Defendant Upon motion of plaintiff for an order directing the defemdant, to appear, plead, or answer, in accordance with Mass.R.Civ.P./ Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P.Rule 4, it appearing to the court that this is an action for Divorce other grounds. Pursuant to Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411, an Automatic Restraining Order has been entered against the above named parties. Defendant cannot be found within the Commonwealth and his/her present whereabouts are unknown. Personal service on defendant is therefore not practicable, and defendant has not voluntarily appeared in this action. It is further Ordered that defendant is directed to appear, plead, answer, or otherwise move with respect to the complaint herein on or before December 28, 2021. If you fail to do so, this Court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this matter. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: 11/16/21 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE December 3, 2021 ~ Legal Notice ~ MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Audit Services in accordance with the Single Audit Act and Government Auditing Standards MHA #091421 The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking proposals to engage a Certified Public Accounting Firm, and anticipates entering into a multi-year contract for such services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and through fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. All Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) must be received by the MHA on or before 2 pm on Monday, January 17, 2022, and must comply with the requirements of this RFP, as set forth herein. The RFP package will be available on December 6, 2021 at Malden Housing Authority, Procurement Dept., 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 without charge, for pick-up or e-mailed to prospective respondents, upon request, from Ed Fahey at efahey@maldenhousing.org (if Federal Express or overnight mail requested, please forward a certified check or money-order for $35.00 to cover shipping and handling expense. December 3, 2021

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