THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 9, 2022 Page 13 Councillor Simonelli, Mayor Christenson and City of Malden Welcome Santa to Lincoln Commons L incoln Commons was decorated for the holiday season, and last Saturday evening Santa arrived to help ring in the holiday season and light up the park – thanks to the combined efforts of Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, his colleagues and Mayor Gary Christenson. Malden Director of Public Works Bob Knox, Police Chief Glenn Cronin and Fire Chief Bill Sullivan also played a big part in securing the park for the event and keeping it safe for the residents in attendance. Everyone loves taking a picture with Santa. Santa threw his hands high in the air as the lights brightened up Lincoln Commons. The Spadafora girls: Juliana, Liliana and Brooklyn. Santa and his helpers at Lincoln Commons Mayor Gary Christenson addressed the crowd at Lincoln Commons last Saturday night for the lighting of the tree and the area for the holiday season. PJ Abbott with Mayor Gary Christenson and Santa Former City Council President and Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson with Deano Summers and Ryan Knox Santa and Mrs. Claus with Dillon Barrasso Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli joined Santa and Mrs. Claus and lots of Malden children at Lincoln Commons. Dillan Marion had a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Clauses with Neera Verma and Rian Oukan. Council President Spadafora is shown speaking to a young reveler on Saturday. Mayor Gary Christenson (center), DPW Director Bob Knox, Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Ward 7 Councillor/event organizer Chris Simonelli, City Council President Craig Spadafora, Fire Chief Bill Sullivan, Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard and Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy. In the holiday spirit: Josephine and Angelina Casucci. Teamsters Local 25 were on hand with their mobile stage to help out during the festivities.
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