Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 12, 2025 2026 Inaugural Ceremonies – Public Invited T he City of Malden announced that the 2026 Inaugural Ceremonies will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Malden High School in the Jenkins Auditorium (77 Salem St.). Members of the public are invited to witness members of the City Council and School Committee as they are sworn into office. There will also be an opportunity to recognize outgoing members who have served the community. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 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 Malden resident on National Best of 2025 Book Lists B oston-area author/illustrator Kari Percival’s new picture book “Safe Crossing,” which was published by Chronicle Books this past January, has landed on some high-profile end-ofthe-year must-read lists. As described in a starred Book Page review, “A wondrous nighttime adventure unfolds for a nature-loving family in Safe Crossing. As the narrator, a young girl, explains, ‘The wood frogs, spring peepers, salamanders—spotted, blue-spotted, and Jefferson—and other amphibians are crossing the road tonight.’ She, her parents and sister head out as part of the local Amphibian Migration Team to facilitate safe road crossings as the amphibians make their annual journey from the woods to vernal pools to lay eggs.” “Safe Crossing” was named as one of only 11 chosen as Best Picture Books of the Year by Book Page, one of 20 books chosen for the prestigious Texas Bluebonnet List. “Safe Crossing” also appears on Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year, New York Public Library Best Picture Books of 2025, Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Informational Books for Younger Readers and also the National Science Teaching Association and the Children’s Book Council’s joint list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for K-12 students. Author Kari Percival says, “In reading Safe Crossing, I hope young readers and their care-givers will be inspired to find out about and join citizen-science wildlife conservation efforts wherever they live, whether in cities, towns or rural areas. Everywhere is somewhere important to our wildlife neighbors. Working with scientists to learn about other species who share our communities and put actions in place to help their populations rebound can bring real meaning to lives everywhere.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma 2025 Wreaths Across America at Forest Dale Cemetery Dec. 13 F orest Dale Cemetery, Malden is honored this year to join with cemeteries across the country to be an official location for: 2025 Wreaths Across America (WAA) on Saturday, December 13 Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only REMEMBER the nation’s fallen and HONOR their service, but to TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This year, there will be almost 5,000 participating locations placing Veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day – the second Saturday in December. The goal for FOREST DALE this year is to place 200 sponsored Veterans’ wreaths in designated Veteran areas throughout the cemetery; to ensure that the individuals who served to protect our freedoms are never forgotten and to bring the community together in patriotic commemoration. Bringing Wreaths Across America to Forest Dale Cemetery is a reminder that honoring our Veterans is a commitment to never forget their sacrifices and to show our gratitude and respect. We would love to have you join us. www.wreathsacrossamerica.org Website for Forest Dale is:www.wreathsacrossamerice.org/ MAFDCM Contact: Kathleen at: ksheehanmckenna@gmail.com
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