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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