MALDEN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN IN THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL It's the Holly-Jolly Holidays in Malden Santa Claus' annual visit to Pine Banks Park December 15! Medford High came in on Thanksgiving Day and turned the game upside down in a 34-14 win over Malden High. For Malden freshman running back Jayden McGuffie, it was also the case, as seen above. McGuffie was hit low and actually turned upside down and over on the play. Story and photo coverage inside. (Courtesy/ Paul Hammersley Photo) Malden City Council Finance Committee approves $6.3 million in reserve fund expenditures on several key projects Repair and rehabilitation projects around the city take major step forward; await full Council approval for final step Advocate Staff Report T he Malden City Council Finance Committee on Tuesday night unanimously approved the expenditure of over $6 million in municipal reserve funds which would pay for several key repair and rehabilitation projects. “If we fund these projects and see them through now, it will save us much greater costs down the road later,” said Malden City Council President Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). “It is critical we act now on these important projects.” Finance Committee Chairperson and Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald echoed this sentiment and also efficiently naviPROJECTS | SEE PAGE 10 Santa and Mrs. Claus is shown with Mayor Gary Christenson during last year's visit to Pine Banks Park. S anta Claus will once again take time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit his headquarters at Pine Banks Park on Sunday, December 15, from 2-5:30 p.m. This is Santa’s 75th annual trip to see the good little boys and girls of Malden and Melrose! Santa will visit with children to hear what they want for Christmas and will also pose for keepsake photos. Park Superintendent Brian Mulrenan along with the Pine Bank’s elves will be preparing Santa’s office and decorating the park with beautiful lights. Former Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy and Santa’s helpers from Ward 5 will be serving delicious hot chocolate and cookies. Don’t miss your chance to let Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice!
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 3 MSO celebrates the graduation of 22 new correction officers T he Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) proudly welcomed 22 new correction officers during a ceremony on November 22 at Melrose’s Memorial Hall. The newest class of MSO officers is rich in diversity with nearly 25 percent born outside the United States. In addition, seven of the new officers speak more than one language. The graduation ceremony for the 51st Basic Training Academy (BTA) featured welcoming remarks from Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, an address from BTA President Alex Marshall and a keynote address by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “As one of the nation’s premier public safety agencies, members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office have served this county with dignity, pride and professionalism for 332 years,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “These newly-minted officers will help us continue to set the standard for correctional exMiddlesex Sheriff's Office (MSO) 51st Basic Training Academy members stand for a class photo with members of the MSO command and training academy staffs, including Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (first row, fifth from left). (Courtesy photo) cellence in the United States.” The ceremony followed a rigorous 13-and-a half-week academy during which recruits underMalden Public Library showcases the artwork of Gurleen Anand in December she hopes to use her art as a way to bring people of various backgrounds and works of life together. went extensive training. The academy included both classroom and hands-on work, as well as the mastering of policies, procedures and skills needed to maintain safety and security. The training focused on topics such as implicit bias, Mental Health First Aid, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), de-escalation and communication, first responder training, suicide prevention, and defensive tactics. In addition, all 22 recruits spent time working with veteran members of the MSO team during their onthe-job training at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. This month’s graduation was the 17th held during Sheriff Koutoujian’s tenure and the fifth since February of 2023. To learn more about the MSO and current career opportunities, please visit www.middlesexsheriff.org. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM G urleen Anand is the featured artist for the month of December and the library will be hosting an Artist Reception on Monday December 16, from 6-7 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend. Gurleen Anand is a certified art healer from the University of Florida and resides in Malden. Throughout her career, she has worked in the field of creativity and innovation. Anand works with a variety of mediums, to create art centered around mindfulness and recovery. She uses art therapy to help individuals heal and
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Malden legislators help enact comprehensive climate action legislation S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to enact sweeping climate legislation to meet the climate crisis head-on and accelerate progress towards the state’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity, and protecting ratepayers simplifies clean energy infrastructure permitting, protects residents from high energy costs, expands the electric vehicle (EV) charging network and inHAPPY HOLIDAYS! Dan - 1972 Take Advantage of our Holiday Specials! Chris 2024 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! MANY ITEMS ON SALE!! Cohiba Special: Five Cohiba Blue Churchill Cigars for Only $75. A Savings of $50! Or, a Box of Cohiba Blue Churchill Cigars Now Only $299. A Savings of $50! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES HOURS: OPEN SUN. - WED. 9 AM - 6 PM / THURS. - SAT. 9 AM - 7 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Paul Donato State Representative centivizes innovative technologies, such as battery storage, fusion energy, advanced metering and meter socket adapters. Earlier in 2024 the Massachusetts House and Senate had passed similar versions of the bill, which were resolved by a conference committee. On November 14, the legislature enacted the bill. Governor Maura Healey signed the bill into law on November 20, 2024, as Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. “Massachusetts is a national and global leader in combating climate change and shifting to clean, renewable energy like solar and offshore wind,” said Senator Lewis. “This robust legislation builds upon our previous legislative efforts in order to accelerate the building of clean energy infrastructure, advance innovation in climate technology, create quality green jobs, and help protect ratepayers from high energy costs.” “With the passage of this climate legislation, we take a large step toward a more sustainable and equitable future,” said Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative Donato. “This legislation is a landmark achievement that will not only accelerate our transition to renewable energy but also ensure that the benefits of this transition are shared by all. By fostering innovation, creating jobs, and addressing the climate crisis, we are securing a more resilient energy future for the Commonwealth.” “With the passage of this comprehensive climate legislation, Massachusetts continues to lead in clean energy and move closer towards our goal of net zero emissions by 2050,” said Representative Ultrino. “This legislation includes a wide range of policies that will help grow our economy, create jobs, and ensure a sustainable future for our Commonwealth.” “As a member of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, I was glad to join the Legislature in passing this critical legislation to meet State climate goals, while protecting residents from high energy costs,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “By consolidating State permitJason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 5 ting for clean energy projects, establishing an Office of Environmental Justice, and advancing solar energy and electric vehicles, among other provisions, this bill ensures that Massachusetts is positioned to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.” Key provisions of this climate legislation: • Expediting the siting and permitting of clean energy infrastructure projects by requiring that large projects that need state, regional and local permits be consolidated into a single permit that requires action within 15 months, and that small projects with multiple local permits be consolidated into a single permit with action within 12 months • Enhancing community review of clean energy project permitting by establishing the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity, the Office of Public Participation at the Energy Facilities Siting Board and the Division of Siting and Permitting at the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), to ensure a robust, thorough and community-centered review of all projects • Protecting residents from high energy costs by directing utility providers to offer lower rates to lowand middle-income consumers and incentivizing utility companies to expand the use of climate- and cost-friendly infrastructure • Extending the “Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles” (MOR-EV) program through 2027, which gives residents $3,500$6,000 for the purchase of new or used electric vehicles • Expanding the availability of EV charging stations by centralizing the statewide coordination of charger installation via the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council, directing the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to make it easier to install pole-mounted chargers that often are used in parking spots and on streets and removing EV charger installation restrictions for residents who own parcels within condominiums, homeowner associations and historic districts • Making it easier for cities and towns to procure electric school buses and EV charging equipment for their municipalities • Supporting offshore wind development by expanding existing tax credits for offshore wind facility employers, increasing the maximum of 20-year terms for offshore wind contracts up to 30 years, and directing DOER to review the effectiveness of existing contracts and issue guidance on long-term power purchase agreements between offshore wind developers and municipalities, including approved aggregation plans • Continuing the deployment of solar energy through expanding affordability and access for low-income customers to utilize the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, updating historic district laws, providing policy recommendations through a solar canopy working group and requiring DPU to explore expanding access to net crediting • Strengthening efficient grid management and improved resiliency with advanced metering infrastructure, including smart meters, communications networks and data management systems, to help use devices more efficiently and provide real-time data to the grid • Decarbonizing more buildings by authorizing condo association boards to install energy efficiency devices and EV chargers in common areas and increasing the efficiency of heat pumps by allowing installers to use the most up-todate refrigerants • Supporting carbon removal innovation by expanding the mission of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to include carbon removal, embodied carbon reduction and nuclear power. MassCEC would also be directed to promote carbon removal and embodied carbon activities, and study opportunities for future carbon removal. • Supporting fusion energy and battery storage by becoming the first state in the nation to add fusion energy to the list of Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Class I renewable energy generating sources, positioning the Commonwealth to be in a strategically beneficial position as fusion energy becomes commercially viable. • Leading by example by directing state government to analyze its own climate impacts and how state infrastructure, including state buildings and Massport, can be more climate friendly. 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 Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Tales from Linden USA Part 3 By Peter Levine H ello Maldonia, Chris Moro, MHS Class of 1979, here – “Keeper of The Flame, Linden U.S.A.” – bringing you Part 3 of my Tales from Linden U.S.A. At the end of my second excerpt, I asked my fellow “Linden Knights” to reach out to me and share their stories of growing up “Linden Men” in God’s country, Ward 8, yes… “The Red-Headed Stepchild of Maldonia” – Linden. Linden, sometimes referred to as the Ward with “darkness on the edge of town,” as a nod to Springsteen when he would good-naturedly shout out to his rabid fans, “is Gerry 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 Cedar impression half rounds there anyone alive out there?!?” [My note: I’m not quite sure what this means but I thought Chris made it flow well – insert smiley face.] So, one day I’m at a local bank when I run into a “Linden Man,” Mr. Allan Small (he of the unstoppable jump/set shot) and he tells me that he read my article in the “Edgeworth Times,” oops, did I say that?! Sorry, Pete, I had to get that dig in this article, somewhere. Al tells me he enjoyed the piece and looked forward to reading the third install. It was nice to get a vote of confidence. Thanks, Al! I also had a chance to talk to Eddie Casaletto (of the Andrew Street Casalettos) and he told me he had a great story about his grandfather (Lynn Street). Hopefully, soon I get a chance to put it in print. This past spring I attended my high school reunion. Hard to believe it’s been 45 years – “Oh my God” said in the best Jonathan Higgins Magnum P.I. voice. Seeing everyone was great! It was there that I got a chance to see a whole host of “Linden Men” from our glory days of yore…oh, they pass you by (Bruce alert! Another nod to Bruce and his song “Glory Days”). Linden Men roll call goes as follows: Tommy Moro (Andrew St.), Walter Hall (Oliver St.), Frank Lazzarone (Morris St.), Bobby May (Eastern Ave.), Mike O’Leary (Fairview Terr.), Eddie Moffit (Coleman St.) and Joey “Okie” O’Keefe (Coleman St.). Some of the Senior Linden Men that I see quite a bit are my big brother Steve “Steff” Moro, Johnny “Pops” Ruelle and Honorary Linden Knights Jimmy Pelosi and Frank “The Tank” Tenaglia. This brings me full circle to my first Linden Knight Tale, brought to us by Joe O’Keefe. I’m telling Okie about my quest to have Linden U.S.A. recognized. I go on to ask Okie if he could give me a story about his days of growing up in “LinA real photo postcard from the early 1920s from Frank Levine’s personal collection: the widening of Beech Street looking north from the junction of Oliver and Beech. den USA.” He says ahhh… “Beatmen” (inside joke), I don’t think I want to see them in the paper (LOL). Then Okie says, wait, I’ve got one you’ll remember, Chris. The tale was not so funny when it happened, but as the years go by it becomes quite amusing. Funny, how we perceive circumstances and events change as time goes by. I present to you for your reading pleasure the “Tale of the Telephone Pole.” Sometime in the 1970s, Joe O’Keefe receives his driver’s license. By the skin of his teeth, by the way. You see, Okie was not very comfortable (or proficient) behind the wheel. Now Okie is at the gas station at the intersection of Eastern Ave. and Broadway across from Holy Cross Cemetery. Okie’s vehicle? Let’s just call it “The Beast.” The Blues Brothers Bluesmobile before there was John Belushi and Dan Akroyd’s Blues Brothers and Bluesmobile. Okie is feeding his Beast its favorite meal: leaded petrol (ahhh…the nectar of the Gods)! Suddenly, the sky opens! It’s coming down like cats and dogs (can you even say that anymore, especially during MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 16 Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 7 Mystic River herring run is the largest in the state for 2024 Drone view of Horn Pond (Courtesy photo) Herring in Horn Pond (Courtesy photo) M ore than 640,000 river herring passed through the fish ladder at the Mystic Lakes Dam in Medford in 2024, and around 37,500 herring made it into Horn Pond, according to the official estimate from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). This year’s total at the Mystic Lakes was higher than any in the past five years, representing the highest population in the Mystic River watershed since 2019 and the largest river herring run in all of Massachusetts this year. River herring is a species of fish that lives in the ocean and returns to fresh water to spawn (lay their eggs). They are loyal to the lakes, ponds, and rivers where they were hatched and are an important part of oceanic and riverine food webs. “That the most urbanized watershed in New England is also home to the largest river herring migration in the state is nothing short of remarkable,” said Senior Engagement Manager Daria Clark of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA). “This is thanks to sustained efforts by volunteers and MyRWA to protect water quality, expand access to habitat, and monitor this run size.” Bus Route Changes The fi rst phase of MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign starts December 15, 2024. Get ready! Learn how these routes will change: ALLSTON Learn More at MBTA.com/BNRPhase1 Sign up for T-Alerts at MBTA.com/SignUp BRIGHTON CENTER
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Malden makes progress toward a lead-free water system Support Malden’s efforts to identify lead service lines this December I n October, the City of Malden completed an inventory of the water service lines in our public water system. Water service lines are the pipes that carry water from the water lines in the street to Malden’s homes, schools and other buildings. The inventory lists the type of material for each service line – whether it’s copper, galvanized steel, lead or plastic. To find out the type of material of your service line, check out the service line inventory map on the City’s website at https:// www.cityofmalden.org/222/ Find-out-if-You-Have-Lead-Service-Lines Completing the inventory was an important step in the City’s effort to identify and replace 100% of the lead service lines in the public water system. To complete the inventory, City staff and others went door-to-door to provide educational information, set up appointments and inspect water service lines. The City received help for this work from Clean Water Action, GDIT and Fuss & O’Neill, all of whose support was funded through federal grants at no cost to the City. GDIT‘s support is funded through the national Get the Lead Out (GLO) initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite these efforts, Malden’s water service line inventory still has some gaps: water service lines of unknown material type. During the week of December 11, Malden staff and GDIT’s GLO team will be back, going doorto-door to inspect service lines and fill in these gaps. If a City team shows up at your door, please do your part and let them inspect your water service MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 Regular Unleaded $3.839 Mid Unleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.279 Gift Certificates Available! Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM HEATING OIL ULS $4.759 $2.95 9 DEF Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Prices subject to change 24-Hour Burner Service Open an account and order online at: line. The team will need access to the basement. The inspection takes less than five minutes. All City staff and others will have IDs and badges. Be safe – please ask to see ID. If you would rather schedule an inspection appointment, please call the Malden Engineering Department at 781397-7040. You can also inspect the service line yourself and send the results to the City using an online survey at https:// www.cityofmalden.org/216/ Information-on-Lead-in-Drinking-Water. Instructions are provided when you click on the survey link. More information about lead in drinking water Malden’s water is routinely tested for lead and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), the regional water supplier, treats the water to minimize corrosion of lead from older pipes. During this year’s tests, more than 10% of the tap water samples collected in Malden exceeded the drinking water action level for lead of 0.015 mg/L (or 15 parts per billion). Even when the drinking water delivered to homes and other buildings meets all standards, lead can enter the water when it passes through lead service lines and older pipes, faucets and fixtures in the home. To find out more about actions being taken by Malden and MWRA and to learn what you can do to protect yourself and your family from lead exposure in drinking water, read “Information on Lead in Drinking Water,” which is posted at the Engineering Department on the City of Malden website. If you have questions, please call the Engineering Department at 781-3977040 or send an email to leadinfo@cityofmalden.org. Malden native serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Lt. David Palencia, from Malden, served food during a Thanksgiving meal on the mess decks onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while in port at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, on Nov. 28, 2024. The ship provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb Dyal) FLEET
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 9 Grand Opening of The Crew Rowing Studio M ayor Gary Christenson celebrated the grand opening ceremony of The Crew, 380 Pleasant Street. The Crew is a women-owned rowing studio in downtown Malden. Business owner and Malden resident Bryn Garrity has competed in rowing nationally and internationally for 20 years and coaches rowing at Somerville High School. They specialize in strength and endurance training, rowing classes and other physical fitness programs. They ensure an adaptive and inclusive environment for all fitness levels and are a wheelchair accessible fitness studio. For more information, including hours of operation, please call 781-777-5469. He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett 425r Broadway, Saugus Pictured (from left) Mary Ellen O’Meara, Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Gary Christenson, Owner Bryn Garrity, and Shawn Bonneau. Join us for an Author Talk at the Malden Public Library on Dec. 9 Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday T he topic will be discussing “A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in my Dutch American Family” by Debra Bruno, epilogue by Malden resident Eleanor C. Mire. The event will be in person and online on Monday December 9 from 6-7 p.m. in the Maccario Room. Bruno will appear via Zoom, and Mire will be in person. In “A Hudson Valley Reckoning,” Bruno tells the story of slavery’s history in upstate New York, uncovering her Dutch ancestors’ slave-holding past, leading to deep connections with the descendants of the enslaved people her family owned. She eventually met and became friends with Eleanor C. Mire, a fellow researcher and a descendant of a woman enslaved by one of Bruno’s Dutch ancestors. Join us for great discussion on family history, the complexities of slavery in the north Atlantic states and the challenges of racial reconciliation. This event is free and open to the public. Zoom and in- person registration is required. Register at bit.ly/events-mpl Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition received funding to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival T he Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC) has received a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency, through its FY25 Festivals & Projects Program. In fall 2024, GMAACC planned and organized Malden’s first ever Mid-Autumn Festival to bring the local community together to celebrate. Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is celebrated by many Asian Americans on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar. The event attracted over 200 attendees, who sampled traditional mooncakes, made their own lanterns and enjoyed cultural performances, which included Chinese cultural dance, tai chi, lion dance, and kung fu, at First Parish Malden. Community members also participated in a public art project: They wrote or drew their hopes and dreams for a new Asian American Cultural and Community Center in Malden. With MCC’s funding, GMAACC plans on continuing this cultural tradition for the Asian American community in the North Shore in 2025 and years to come. Mass Cultural Council funds reach every community in the Commonwealth. Its mission is to advance the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing its collective needs and equitably investing public resources. GMAACC is a grassroots, community-led nonprofit that builds power with Asian American community members of the greater Malden area. Its work includes providing direct services, strengthening coalitions and organizing to advocate for community well-being and equity. For more info, access https:// www.gmaacc.org/ Upcoming Family Movie Night at Malden Public Library Wed., Dec. 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. J oin us for Family Movie Night on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a 2024 movie based on the book “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown. “The Wild Robot” animated film highlights the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill and Ving Rhames. “The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, Rozzum unit 7134, ‘Roz’ for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.” Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. Rated PG. PROJECTS | FROM PAGE 1 gated a busy evening of discussion and fact presentation from Mayor Gary Christenson’s chief financial staff, Ron Hogan and City Treasurer Daniel Grover. “Time is an important factor and it is our community’s best interest to move quickly toward getting these funds allocated and get these projects going,” Councillor McDonald said. Included among the unanimous appropriation approval votes were the following planned infrastructure improvements: — An appropriation of $2 million for general road reconstruction citywide — An appropriation of $2.5 million for Maplewood Park turf in Ward 7 — An appropriation of $1.5 million for Parking Garage improvements and repairs to the Jackson Street and CBD garages in Malden Square in Ward 4 — An appropriation of $300,000 for Traffic Calming Initiatives All four of these funding directives from Mayor Christenson’s office were favorably discussed by all members of the Council’s Finance Committee, particularly the Traffic Calming Initiatives, which several Councillors, including Chairperson McDon“The Wild Robot” (Courtesy Photo) Carey McDonald City Council Finance Committee Chair ald, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor and Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes, all identified as perhaps the number one priority among their constituents. “I get a call or an email on speeding and traffic issues every single day, and when we go out and knock on doors during next year’s campaign, it will be the first thing people will talk about,” Councillor Linehan said. A fifth proposed appropriation, $500,000 for the rehabilitation and repair of the plaza at the Salemwood K-8 School, was tabled at the request of several Councillors, including Colón Hayes and Taylor, who wished Stephen Winslow City Council President to further review the proposals for the repairs there, which are related to the “sinking” of parts of the areas around the outside of the building, which was first constructed in 1999. “This is a major safety issue and we want to make sure we get this right,” said Councillor Colón Hayes, who agreed with Councillor Taylor that the issue was most commonly brought up at community meetings by Salemwood School parents. A full Council vote and further discussion of these Finance Committee discussions is expected at the next full City Council meeting.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 11 Malden resident named to All-New England Team by New England Football Writers Junior cornerback earns honor for first time with University Division selection Special to The Advocate S tonehill College junior cornerback Mo Seide (Malden, Mass.) has been named to the New England Football Writers Division I New England AllStar Team, the organization announced on December 2, 2024. Seide, who earned a spot on the New England All-Star Team for the first time, is among 38 All-Star selections representing the 16 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I colleges and universities that sponsor football in New England at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) levels. He is Stonehill’s third AllNew England honoree in the program’s three years competing at the NCAA I FCS level – and the first defensive player – joining former offensive linemen David Satkowski, ’23, and Joe Bastante, ’22, who is in his second year on Head Coach Eli Gardner’s coaching staff, serving as tight ends coach this year. Seide is the program’s 14th selection overall since 2010 and the first defensive player to earn the recognition since defensive back Sam Athy, ’21, following the 2021 season. The New England Football Writers Division I All-Star team represents programs from the Atlantic Coast Conference, Coastal Athletic Association, Ivy League, Northeast Conference (NEC), Patriot League and Division I independents. The team will be honored at the New England Football Writers Captains and Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 12, at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center. Reservations must be made no later than Friday, December 6, at 4 p.m., and may be made at https://newenglandfootballwriters.com/captains-%26-awards-banquet. Tickets are $75 per person. Seide, an All-NEC second team selection, had a breakout year on the defensive side of the ball for Stonehill this fall, sharing the NEC lead with his four interceptions and ranking seventh with eight passes defended, including his team-high four pass breakups. He started nine of the Skyhawks 11 games at cornerback this fall and finished with 32 tackles (20 solo), including 2.0 for a loss of eight yards, 1.0 sacks for a loss of seven, and a fumble recovery. Seide was named an NEC Prime Performer twice this season – the lone Stonehill player to earn the weekly recognition multiple times. He produced the first two-interception game for Stonehill in 11 years at Lafayette College on November 16, and he added his fourth of the year at Robert Morris University in the Skyhawks season finale to give him three picks over the last two weeks of the year. Seide posted six tackles (two solo) with a fumble recovery in the Skyhawks Senior Day matchup with eventual NEC Champions Central Connecticut State University on November 9. He finished with a career-high seven stops (five solo), including a career-best 2.0 for loss, a sack and pass breakup at Merrimack College on October 19. Seide has appeared in 27 games, with 15 starts, over his three-year career at Stonehill. He has totaled 57 tackles (35 solo), including 3.0 for a loss of nine yards, with 1.0 sacks, five interceptions, 11 pass breakups and a fumble recovery. Seide broke up a career-best six passes during the 2023 season. Stonehill wrapped up its third NCAA Division I FCS season with a 1-10 record overall, including 0-7 in the NEC. S Sen. Lewis announces December Office Hours tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom for district residents who would like to meet with him. For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 ‘Frank Says Hi’ Breakfast with Santa raises money for Malden High School scholarship T he community raised money at the Frank Says Hi Breakfast with Santa at the Irish American Club on Saturday. Frank DeCandia, 22, died of leukemia in 2008, and the money raised will go towards a Malden High School scholarship recipient. Shown from left to right: Robyn Blais, Hannah Blais, 3 months, Santa and Pat Blais. Ashlynn DeCandia, 7, Santa and Katelynn DeCandia Shown from left to right: Emily Micheli, Leo Micheli, 8 months, Santa and Sean Micheli. Colton Blake, Santa, and Lily, Kristen and Rich Blake Frank DeCandia’s family members and others, shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Pete Caso, best friend Jason Rossi, mother Marcie DeCandia, nephew Dominic Herrera, father Frank DeCandia, sister Stephanie DeCandia, uncle Dana Brown, aunt Marie Brown, aunt Patty Bessette and family friend Donna Riley. Ice hockey fan Margaret Perrotti won an autographed Bruins jersey during Saturday’s Frank Says Hi Breakfast with Santa at the Irish American Club.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 13 City of Malden Community Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:00 PM Public Hearing and Monthly Meeting Hybrid Ella Cross, 4, Dylan Cross, 7,and Max and Christina Cross mingled with Santa. City Hall Room #105 (in-person) Live streamed via Zoom (virtual) On March 29, 2023, Governor Healey signed legislation extending certain COVID-19 relief measures including extending remote meetings for public bodies. The same provisions which permitted public bodies to meet remotely, or convene in a hybrid manner, have been extended through March 31, 2025. This extension allows public bodies to continue to meet remotely or to meet in a hybrid manner, without a quorum of the public body physically present at a meeting location. The law requires that a public body provide “adequate, alternative” access to remote meetings. Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/ service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-to-the-act-extendingcertain-covid-19-measures. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the following information: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/91972006455 Fran, Lizzy and Alden Brown, 2, are shown with Santa. Webinar ID: 919 7200 6455 Or join by phone from the US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1 646 518 9805 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 Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing December 18, 2024 Agenda 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call 2. Public Hearing Mia Mercurio, 5, Tessa Mercurio, 3, and Ashley Mercurio said hello to Santa. a. 0020_Pearl Street Envelope Assessment b. 0021_Oliver Street Envelope Assessment c. 0024_Forest Dale Cemetery Wall d. 0025_Forest Dale Cemetery Pond e. 0026_Saint Paul’s Church Envelope Assessment 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 18, 2024 4. Other Business 5. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting Share your comments on FY25 applications (https://www.cityofmalden.org/768/CPA-FundingApplications) during the Public Hearings at this November and the next December monthly meetings, or by filling out this survey: https://forms.gle/7WM8rzfMShqQAjKh7 Jason and J.J. Rossi, Santa and Bruce, Jordan and Courtney Rossi and Heather Rollo (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) December 06, 13, 2024
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 A ‘10’ FOR #10: Medford’s Marino runs all over Malden in Game #137 Mustang QB writes himself right into record books with 217 yds., 4 TDs in 34-14 Thanksgiving Day victory By Steve Freker F or the just over two hours it took to seal the deal, Justin Marino was “One Man Gang” in the flesh. On Thanksgiving morning, in the longest continuous high school rivalry in the nation, #10 Marino got “All 10s” for his boffo performance in Medford’s 34-14 victory over Malden at Macdonald Stadium. It was no secret what the Mustang quarterback was going to do coming into this one: Run the ball early, often and then run some more. Like many Medford opponents before them this season, Malden discovered that stopping Marino quickly became a mission to at least slow him down. Unfortunately for host Malden, its defense was able to do neither. Just like the wet, cold and dreary weather that was forecast well before it drenched this Thanksgiving morning, Marino, an ultra-athletic, 6-2, 195 dynamo, came just as advertised. Already surpassing the milestone 1,000-yard rushing mark before this game even started, Marino simply went off once again. Carrying 28 times in all, Marino totaled 217 yards, 4 touchdown runs and 2 2-point conversion runs – 2 TD scores in the first half and 2 more in the third quarter – to close it out for the winning Mustangs. Dominating, one-man performance by Marino With a whopping 28 points scored, it turned out to be the most dominating individual performance, scoring-wise, in the history of the series. Another first: No other game in the 136 played before this past Thanksgiving morning featured a quarterback soaking up so much of the spotlight. “Justin Marino is a special player. He’s one of a kind,” Medford Head Coach Justin Curley, coaching in his sixth Malden-Medford game, said. “[Marino] is very level-headed and that makes all the difference.” This game certainly did not start as a Medford blowout win. On the contrary, the play in the first half pointed to a toe-to-toe slugfest, potentially a low-scoring affair due to the weather, which featured a steady, driving rain that began right about gametime and picked up in intensity after halftime. Medford got on the scoreboard on the game’s opening series, as the visitors ate up both the clock and Macdonald Stadium real estate, driving 83 yards into the end zone on 14 plays. After 12 straight runs, with 10 keepers by Marino, the Mustang QB finally threw a pass, connecting on a wobbly, 23yard swing pass to running back Guilherme Martins for a first down at Malden’s 2-yard. Marino finished the drive with a 2-yard run up the middle with 4:04 left in the first quarter. Malden’s defense stuffed Marino on the conversion try and Medford led, 6-0. Malden took over and got its own drive going, rolling along to the Medford 18-yard line, before getting stung by the penalty bug. Three inopportune flags stalled and then ended Malden’s drive, turning the ball over to Medford on downs after such a promising start. From there, Malden’s defense had its best looks of the day, stopping Medford and Marino on two straight Mustang possessions. Malden actually took the first lead of the game Medford led by just a 6-0 margin when the first quarter ended, and midway through the second quarter, Malden launched a drive, which saw the home team briefly take the lead. After a 9-play, penalty-free drive, Malden freshman phenom Jayden McGuffie scored on a 3-yard run with 4:22 left before halftime on a dive over right tackle. Malden senior Aidan Brett ran around right end on a designed keeper for the conversion to make it 8-6. That play proved costly, however, as for the second straight Thanksgiving morning in as many years, Brett was injured and knocked out of action for the rest of the game with an injury, this time what was thought to be a collarbone mishap. He never returned to the field. With just over four minutes left before halftime, Medford went back to work and used up all of the remaining time on the clock, scoring on the very last play of the first half – a backbreaker – when Marino ran around left end, 10 yards, for a Medford touchdown. It was a 14-6 halftime lead for Medford Marino kept at it again for the conversion try, and the Mustangs headed into the visitors’ locker room with a 14-8 halftime lead. Malden seemed very much in the hunt at that point, as Marino had carried 12 times for a solid 65 yards and the 2 TDs, but the Tornado defense had kept him contained, at least at times. That all became a distant memory in the second half, as it quickly became “All Marino, All the Time,” and Malden did little to stop it. Medford stalled on its first drive of the third quarter, and Malden took over on downs on its own 25-yard line. Malden made a little hay with two McGuffie runs to the Medford 15-yard line, but disaster struck when 6-6, 340 Nathan Brou MIDAIR: Malden’s Jayden McGuffie (17) gets stopped in midair trying to leap ahead for some more yards. levelled McGuffie with a bruising hit, knocking the ball free. Medford recovered the fumble and Marino scored on the next play, his third TD coming on a 9-yard run, again around left end. The Mustangs led, 20-8. Medford would add two more scores: another 1-yard TD keeper by Marino just before the end of the third quarter and, in the fourth quarter, a 7-yard run by Prince Exavier for a 34-8 lead. Malden scored its second TD, also by McGuffie, on a 7-yard run, with 33 seconds left on the clock, to create the 34-14 final. “We knew what [Medford] wanted to do and who we had to stop, #10, and we did not get the job done,” said Malden fourthyear Head Coach Witche Exilhomme, who saw Medford win its second straight Thanksgiving Day game for the first time since 2001. Medford 34, Malden 14 Medford 6 8 14 6—34 Malden 0 8 0 6—14 First quarter MEDFORD: Justin Marino 10-yard run (rush failed). Second quarter MALDEN: Aidan Brett 3-yard run (Jayden McGuffie run). MEDFORD: Marino 1-yard run (Marino run). Third quarter MEDFORD: Marino 29-yard run (Marino run). MEDFORD: Marino 1-yard run (rush failed). Fourth quarter MEDFORD: Xavier Prince 4-yard run (rush failed). MALDEN: McGuffie 7-yard run (rush failed).
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 15 FIGHTING THROUGH: Malden freshman running back Jayden McGuffie (17) fights through the Mustang defense. TRYING TO STAY DRY: Malden High football suppor ter Dorothy Levine trying to stay dry on a wet Thanksgiving morning. BRETT BOUNCE: Malden High quarterback Aidan Brett (3) tries to break through the Medford defense near the goal line. (All photos Courtesy/Paul Hammersley Photo) IT WASN’T ME! Malden's Ismail Elbahlawan (52) lets the referee know he has done no harm. JAYDEN JETS: Malden freshman Jayden McGuffie (17) zips ahead for some more yards against Medford. MUSTANG HANDOFF: Medford QB Justin Marino (10) tries to hand off the ball for the Mustangs on this play. For the game, Marino dominated by keeping the ball to himself and rushing for 217 yards and 4 touchdowns. HERE’S THE SNAP: Malden High senior quarterback Aidan Brett (3) gets the snapon Thanksgiving against Medford. KNOCKING IT LOOSE: Malden’s Earl Fevrier (44) knocks the ball loose from Medford’s Prince Exavier on Thanksgiving. ON THE HUNT: Malden senior Chris Rodriguez (14) hunts down Medford quarterback Justin Marino (10) on this play. FRIENDS FOREVER: Malden Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine and former longtime Principal Dana Brown on Thanksgiving. PASS TO THE SLOT: A new Malden quarterback, junior Billy Gavin, came on to replace injured starter Aidan Brett in the middle of the second quarter and ended up finishing the game, as Brett did not return. MAKING A STOP: Chris Rodriguez (14) makes a stop on Medford’s Prince Exavier (1).
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 this presidential season?! LOL). Anyways, Okie is now in fullblown panic mode, knowing that his windshield wipers don’t work. Well, technically, they do but there is no rubber left on them! Okie jumps into the Beast, pumps the pedal, turns the key, throws it into gear and off he goes. Straight across the intersection, but not out the exit but the entrance, where he must swerve the Beast around an incoming car – consequently hurtling across the road. Bam! Right into a telephone pole on the Holy Cross side of the intersection. A crack and bam so loud it nearly wakes the souls of the dearly departed. No worries though, Okie is fine. The telephone pole? Not so much. Okie’s mission to reach the Linden Projects as quickly as possible had been derailed. Funny seeing that the railroad track coming from the “Linden on the Saugus Branch” is just a stone’s throw from the Cross. If you remember, in my first excerpt I was inspired by the “true” Keeper of the Flame, Linden U.S.A., Elliot Paul, author of the same “Linden on the Saugus Branch!” I am rambling…some months later that same year, the high school football team, which I am a member of, are riding in this yellow school bus heading to a road game. If I recall correctly, we were on the way to “Tanner Country” in Peabody. As we hit Broadway, Jimmy Pelosi looks out the window and notices a pile of brand-new telephone poles sitting on the side of the road. The brains of the outfit, Frankie Tenaglia, suggests we get the driver to pull over so we can get one of those poles (later dubbed, “the great heist”) so Okie doesn’t have to pay for that pole he “inadvertently” destroyed in the recent past. I chime in and say, “Great idea, we can slide it in the back door of the bus” (yeah, that’s the ticket!). 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Okie turns to his mate and says, “Hey, you see that utility company across the road (Eastern Ave.) installing that pole – remember when you asked me why I was working here instead of enjoying my summer before heading off to college (Springfield) to play ball?” Okie then points across Eastern Ave. on the Cross side and says, “That ‘Telephone Pole” is why I’m working here – to pay for that (expletive deleted) pole!” There you have it folks, a tale from a “Linden Man.” Thank you, Joe O’Keefe, for that little ditty of a long-forgotten memory (long live our glory days!). Chris “Keeper of the Linden USA Flame” Moro signing off (for now). As Spock would say, “Live long and prosper, Maldonia!” It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Giovanni Soares on the recent retirement of little sis, Barbara Scibelli: “Barbara Scibelli made a remarkable impact on every student who had the pleasure of knowing her. Even students who she might not worked with often or at all, like me. She was and is awesome, and I’m glad to have gotten to know her as a Malden High student. Our family talks about her and her brothers often, and we feel honored to have gotten to know them. Also… she looks just as fabulous now and EVER!! I wish her nothing but the best. Thank you, Ms. Scibelli, for all your hard work.” • Apropos of nothing? November 6, 2024, 8:02 in the morning; Alexa play WMEX, “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire. Believe it...or not. LOL. • This holiday season, Malden is heavy with grief. The 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 the Herbert L. 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In this time of sorrow, their memories are cherished, and their absence is felt deeply by all who loved them. As we gather with those we love during the holidays, let’s hold these families close in our hearts, wrapping them in the warmth of our collective thoughts and prayers. Grief touches us all differently – some will shed quiet tears; others will wrestle silently with the weight of these losses. In our own ways, we will all seek to navigate the heartbreak. Through it all, the strength of Malden shines, uniting us in compassion and resilience. Let us honor their memories by supporting one another, finding solace in togetherness and remembering that even in sorMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 17
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 17 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 16 row, we are not alone. • “I almost felt you touching me just now / I wish I knew which way to turn and go / I feel so good, and then then I feel so bad / I wonder what I ought to do”—Merle Haggard. Suzanna Levine, 74, of Salem, beloved Friend of Malden. May her memory be a blessing. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – Thanksgiving, for me anyway, always signified food, family, football and maybe a Ballantine Ale or two – making it the best holiday on the calendar. Tradition matters and in Malden we have the annual Malden versus Meffa football game and the “Night Before Thanksgiving Tradition,” which was originated, I believe, in Malden at the old Highland Café in the late 1970s by the Class of 1975 (a group of friends that needed very little reason to get together and drink beer). Father Time has a way of making us appreciate the holiday even more. As we travel together through this convoluted existence of ours recognizing our transience, we tend to take less for granted: to stop, enjoy, live in the moment and hug it out a lot more than we did in the past, savoring those fleeting moments, especially with little ones, in our lives. DPW Director Bobby Knox has really good words and spoke eloquently to this very same subject a year or two back: “Another Thanksgiving over and a lot of loved ones have passed through the years as the table gets smaller each year. I reflect to the early days when I was young and went to For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net my grandmother’s house on Whitman Street and had the best Thanksgivings (my favorite holiday) with family, friends, and Malden football. I would love to roll back the clock to walk through the door after Malden beat Medford and have Turkey Day with my grandparents/parents and extended family one last time. Thank you for everyone that made yesterday another memory for my family. Enjoy your family because the days don’t last forever.” Thanks again, Bobby! —Peter is a longtime Mal~Legal Notice~ NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development City of Malden 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 These notices shall satisfy a procedural requirement for activities to be undertaken by the City of Malden related to the Malden River Works project. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Community Project Funding Grant On or about December 23, 2024 the City of Malden will submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of the Community Project Funding Grant funds to undertake a project to be known as the Malden River Works project at 356 Commercial Street in Malden, MA 02148. The project will transform the eastern third of the Malden’s Department of Public Works Yard into a climate-resilient public park on the Malden River. The project anticipates $1,560,000 from the Community Project Funding Grant. The total project cost is estimated to be approximately $13 million. The project is being developed by the City of Malden. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Malden has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) and is available upon request at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA or online at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on this activity may submit written comments to the City of Malden at the address indicated above. All comments received by December 22, 2024 will be considered by these agencies prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing and should be sent to Rebekah McPheeters rmcpheeters@cityofmalden.org. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Malden certifies to HUD that Gary Christenson in his capacity as Mayor of the City of Malden, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Malden to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and this certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Malden; (b) the City of Malden has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the following email address: CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Gary Christenson, Mayor, City of Malden, MA December 6, 2024 den resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms.
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 OBITUARIES Alice M. (Madden) McWade Of Malden, MA. Devoted mother, passed away on December 2 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Boston, MA, in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Marcelle (Darmand) Madden. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Boston. Alice had a long and fulfilling career, beginning as an operator for the telephone company and later serving as a customer service representative for AT&T. In her later years, she worked as an administrative substitute at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. Alice’s commitment to Savvy Senior by Jim Miller How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen Dear Savvy Senior, How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my doctors. I know I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Any suggestions? Dissatisfied Patient Dear Dissatisfied, Communication difficulties between patients and their doctors is nothing new. Many older patients feel like their doctors are dismissing their concerns, which can be frustrating and lead to missed diagnoses and delayed care. If you believe your doctor isn’t listening to you, here are some tips offered by the National Institute on Aging that may help. Prepare for your appointment: Before your exam, make a written prioritized list of any questions and concerns you want to discuss with your doctor, or print any online health research you’ve gathered, and bring it to your appointment so you won’t forget anything. If you’re in for a diagnostic visit, you should prepare a detailed description of your symptoms, when they began and what makes them worse. Be honest and upfront: Even if the topic seems sensitive or embarrassing, it’s important to be honest and upfront with your doctor. You may feel uncomfortable talking about memory loss or bowel issues, but these are all important to your health. It’s better to be thorough and share detailed information than to be quiet or shy about what you’re thinking or feeling. Remember, your doctor is used to talking about all kinds of personal matters. Ask specific questions: If you and your doctor aren’t communicating well, ask specific questions that require a response. For example: What might have caused the problem I’m dealing with? What’s the specific name of my diagnosis? Is the problem serious? Will it heal completely or require ongoing management? What future symptoms might suggest you need emergency care or a follow-up visit? When and how will you receive your test results? If you don’t understand something, don’t hesitate to ask: Can you explain that in simpler terms? Or: Can you give me more details about that? Take someone with you: Bring along a family member or friend to your appointment. Your companion can help you ask questions or raise concerns that you hadn’t considered and listen to what the doctor is telling you and give you support. Be persistent: If your doctor isn’t addressing your questions, repeat them or rephrase them. If you still don’t get anywhere, follow up with one of these statements: “I’m worried that we aren’t communicating well. Here’s why I feel that way.” Or: “I need to talk with you about X. I feel like I can’t. Can we talk about this?” After your appointment, if you’re uncertain about any instructions or have other questions, call or email your health care provider. Don’t wait until your next visit to make sure you understand your diagnosis, treatment plan, or anything else that might affect your health. For more tips, the National Institute on Aging offers a free booklet called “Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older Adults” that can help you prepare for an appointment and become a better and more informed patient. To order free copy or see it online, visit order.nia.nih.gov/publication/talking-with-your-doctor-a-guide-forolder-adults. Consider moving on: If you’re not making any progress with your doctor and the problem persists, it’s probably time to start looking for a new provider. Depending how unsatisfied you are with your care, you could also notify your doctor’s medical group and your insurance company or leave feedback on their online profile. If you’re dealing with a serious issue – like a doctor who prescribes the wrong medication or fails to provide test results in a timely manner – it might be appropriate to file a complaint with the state medical board. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. her community was evident in her many volunteer roles. She served as a Girl Scout leader for nine years and was one of the founding members of the St. Joseph’s Mother Club, where she formed lifelong friendships. As an active member of St. Joseph’s Church, she contributed as a Eucharistic Minister and master teacher, developing the First Communion CCD program. Alice was married to her beloved husband, Harold A. McWade (predeceased 2019), for 64 years. She was the mother of three children: Brian McWade (predeceased 1999), married to Dianne McWade; Janice McWade Brunelle, married to Marc Brunelle; and Barry McWade. Alice was the proud grandmother of five: Jeffrey, Scott, and Andrew Brunelle; and Michelle and Michael McWade. Alice was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Rubin and leaves behind her sisters: Marcy Therrien and her husband Craig and Eileen Guthrie and her husband David along with nieces and nephews. Alice had a love for reading, tennis, and baking, with her famous chocolate cakes becoming a family tradition. Her happiest moments were spent at the family’s summer home in Nova Scotia, where she and Harold welcomed friends and family. Alice became a part of the Argyle Sound community, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. T he family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the medical staff at Brigham and Women’s Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and Kaplan Family Hospice House for their exceptional care and compassion. A memorial service will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Monday, Dec 9th, at 10 AM. Interment will be held privately. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 8th, from 4 – 8 PM. Those wishing to may make donation in Alice’s memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA 01923. William F. “Billy” Bemis Of Malden. Passed away on November 30, 2024. He was 56 years old. Billy was a lifelong resident of Malden and worked as a chef for many years at variOBITS | SEE PAGE 21 Francis X. Roche Jr A longtime resident of Malden, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 1. Frank was born in Somerville in 1948, the son of Francis X. and Rita Roche. He was raised and educated in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School with the Class of 1967. He then enlisted in the US Airforce, serving for four years and earning the rank of Sargent. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the Boston Area. He enrolled in Boston State College, earning his degree in Economics in 1975. In 1976, he married his sweetheart, Nancy M. Conti, and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family. They shared 36 years together until Nancy’s passing in 2012. Frank joined the Teamsters Local 633, and drove delivery trucks for the Frito- Lay company, Frank enjoyed traveling around the world on cruises with his wife. He was the Past Commander and longtime board member of the VFW Post 2346 of Saugus. Frank was also an avid reader and a passionate Boston sports fan. He is survived by his children, Francis X. Roche III of Medford, Leigh-Ann Roche of Malden, his sister Maureen E. Roche of Medford, and his grandchildren, Alessandra, Vincent, Luca, and Gabriella. Funeral services were held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Thursday, Dec 4th. Interment with full military honors in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 19 Annual Festival of Carols returns to First Baptist Church Of Malden Experience the true meaning of the Christmas season through music T he Festival of Carols will be held on Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Malden (493 Main St.). All are invited to attend this free Christmas concert. For over 80 years, the Festival of Carols has been a beloved Malden Christmas tradition, bringing the story of Jesus’ birth alive through songs and narratives. Under the direction of Program Director and Conductor Richard Freeman and Organist Rosalind Mohnsen – Music Director at Immaculate Conception Church – different choirs and singers throughout the city will join together to perform both contemporary and traditional Christmas music. “Choir practice will begin promptly at 3:00 the day of the concert for any singers who may want to join in the festival,” said Freeman. “All we ask is that participants can read music.” During the festival, the audience will be invited to join in singing some familiar carols. The organ accompanying the choirs is a 1915 E.M. Skinner and uses nearly 3,000 pipes to create a unique sound to showcase the many talented voices of the choirs. The organ will also have a featured solo. “First Baptist Church of Malden has been hosting the festival since 1970,” said Freeman. “The festival started in 1943 to bring people together during World War II. It was initially sponsored by the Malden Clergy Association, and later by the Malden Council of Churches.” Freeman has been directing the festival for 54 years, beginning as a singer in First Baptist’s choir, before moving on to its director. This year’s First Baptist choir will include members from the Maplewood Baptist Church, who have been worshipping with First Baptist for the past two years, under the leadership of Maplewood’s Pastor, Gary McClenthen. “The festival has looked a bit different over the years and reflects how the world and the city of Malden has changed so much in the past 80 years or so,” explains Freeman. “One thing that hasn’t changed about this wonderful tradition is its focus. This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and busyness of the season. For an hour or so, you’ll forget about grocery lists and presents left to buy. Rather through beautiful and timeless Christmas carols, you’ll be reminded, in a very meaningful, inspiring, and powerful way, of the true meaning of the Christmas season…the celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus. And how the gifts of love and hope are as timeless and transformative as the gift of music.” While the festival is free, a donation will be collected to benefit Malden’s Bread of Life. For more information about the Festival of Carols and First Baptist Church of Malden, visit fbcmalden.org. Friends of Malden River’s December Meeting Cancelled D ue to pending conflicts, the December meeting has been cancelled. We will resume meetings on January 13 at Cambridge Health Alliance (195 Canal St., Malden). We will send confirmation of the January meeting. Please share the information listed below with your networks! Malden River updates: 1.) Contracting bids for construction of the Malden River Works Waterfront Park will be going public this month. Once the bids are secured and the contractor is chosen, we are planning that construction will commence in early spring of 2025. Stay tuned at https://www.maldenriverworks.org 2.) We look forward to meeting in January to organize events, including walks, cleanups, community events, join the Malden River Works Social Media Channel, etc. We will be organizing committees to plan and volunteer with community groups. Please reply to this email with your ideas and interests so that we can pursue them ahead of the January meeting. The Friends will be taking part with Malden Reads and the 2025 One City One Book. The chosen book is “The Boy who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. Give it a read and let’s explore how we can “Create Currents of Electricity and Hope in our Community.” SPADAFORA AUTO PARTS JUNK CARS WANTED SAME DAY PICK UP 781-324-1929 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Installed Used Auto Parts & Batteries Family owned & operated since 1946 LINDERME AND GWYNN ESTATES: IMPLIED LIFE ESTATES T 3.) The City of Malden is accepting resumes for Malden residents to apply for the Commission on Climate MEETING | SEE PAGE 21 he tax court case in Linderme v. Commissioner, 52 T.C. 305 (1969) clearly states that the value of real estate can still be includable in the decedent’s taxable estate even if there was no actual reserved life estate on the deed itself. For example, if a 90 year old man deeded his home to his 3 children and reserved a life estate on the deed itself, the fair market value of the real estate would become the new cost basis going forward in the names of the three children. The reserved life estate on the deed itself leaves no question as to whether or not the home is to be included in the gross estate for estate tax purposes. Once included in the gross taxable estate, the step-up in cost basis is achieved thereby providing for the new cost basis to be equal to the fair market value of the home at the time of death. When there is no life estate language on the deed itself, you have to look at the facts and circumstances along with the Linderme case and the Gwynn case (437 F.2nd 1148 (4th Circuit, 1971) in order to determine if the home would still be includable in the gross taxable estate. So long as the fair market value of the home is not greater than $2million, and assuming there are no other assets owned at the time of death, there would be no Massachusetts estate tax to be paid. Certainly no federal estate tax with the new $13.99million exemption amount as of 1-1-25. If the children sell for $2million, they would pay no capital gains tax as well. Therefore, as part of an estate plan/tax plan, we want the value of the home to be includable in the taxable estate of the decedent. The reason is that once the property is included in the taxable estate, under Internal Revenue Code Section 1014(a), we can achieve a stepup in cost basis equal to the fair market value at the time of death. It’s as if the children paid $2million for the property thereby resulting in no capital gain upon a subsequent sale. In the Linderme and Gwynn cases, there was no reserved life estate on the deed itself. The court found that there was an understanding on the part of all parties that the parent was to live in the home until death. The parent lived in the house rent free until the date of death. None of the children resided in the house with the parent. In the Linderme case, the father paid all of the monthly operating costs such as real estate taxes, water and sewer, homeowner’s insurance, repairs, etc., until the day he moved to a nursing home. At that point in time, the home remained vacant. While in the nursing home, the son continued to pay the monthly expenses with the father’s own money. Upon the death of the father, the house was sold, estate bills were paid and the net proceeds were split among the three children. The Judge ruled that the decedent retained the possession and enjoyment of the home until the day he died. The Judge found that there was indeed an understanding of all parties that this was the case. He found that the value of the home should be includible in his taxable estate under Internal Revenue Code Section 2036(1)(a). The decedent had exclusive possession of the home. There are times when you really want the real estate to be includible in the taxable estate so that a very large future capital gains tax can be avoided. These are two court cases to keep in mind in order to avoid, or greatly minimize, any future capital gains tax. 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. $ $ $ $
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 21 OBITS | FROM PAGE 18 ous places.Billy was the beloved son of Frederick W. Bemis and the late Rachelle J. (Teta). He was the loving brother of Sandra Greige and her husband Charles of Peabody. Billy was the dear nephew of Christine Capillo and uncle of Zeina Greige, Leila Greige, Zaki Greige and Jenna Greige. He is also survived by his cousins Angela Tsiumis, Gina Powers and Michael Capillo and their families. The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday December 9th at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Billy’s life at Saint Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday MEETING | FROM PAGE 19 Action and Sustainability. To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at https://buff.ly/4amKKWv. High School students who are applying should apply here: https://www.cityofmalden.org/.../Boards-and-Commissions... Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org for more information. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Thank you for all that you do towards a sustainable future! The Friends of Malden River! Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 December 8th from 2:00pm6:00pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in Billy’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Association at https://www.diabetes.org The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 1. December 6 is Mitten Tree Day; during what four-year war did Abby Condon of Maine set up a cottage industry of making mittens for soldiers? 2. What city is known as the Gingerbread Capital of the World? 3. What bird is known for making tremolo, yodel, wail and hoot calls? 4. On Dec. 7, 1956, what Boston Celtics player nicknamed “The Hick from French Lick” was born? 5. What Massachusetts town is the USA’s oldest continuous art colony? 6. A dentist helped create a treat (sold at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair) called “Fairy Floss,” which became known as what? 7. What country will host soccer’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup tournament? 8. December 8 is Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day; what book by Mark Twain is about an American being transported to King Arthur’s court? 9. In March 2024, in Massachusetts, Nick DiGiovanni created a Guinness World Record for the largest iced latte (1,044.92 liters) – at what chain? 10. On Dec. 9, 1979, what disease (with a name that includes a size) was eradicated? 11. In November 2024 what state repealed a 1907 law that made adultery a misdemeanor? 12. What is branzino? 13. On Dec. 10, 1869, the governor of what state (nicknamed Cowboy State) approved the first U.S. law granting women the right to vote? 14. What does the word marshmallow come from? 15. How are “Little Women,” “Manchester by the Sea” and “The Holdovers” similar? 16. On Dec. 11, 2012, what Grammy Award–winning sitarist died? 17. What NFL franchise does Tom Brady co-own? 18. How are carving, snail and dinner similar? 19. In what 2018 film movie would you find a country named Wakanda? 20. On Dec. 12, 1901, Parker Brothers, which popularized the board game Monopoly, was founded in what Massachusetts city? ANSWERS 1. The Civil War 2. Nuremberg, Germany 3. Loon 4. Larry Bird 5. Provincetown 6. Cotton candy 7. USA 8. “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” 9. Dunkin’ (The cup had a tap for small servings for event attendees.) 10. Smallpox 11. New York 12. European sea bass 13. Wyoming 14. The mallow herb, which grows wild in marshes 15. They are films that were filmed in Massachusetts. 16. Ravi Shankar 17. Las Vegas Raiders 18. They are types of forks. 19. “Black Panther” 20. Salem
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