THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 13, 2019 Page 5 Malden: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday The Pride of Ward 3 Amanda Linehan Eastern bank Bldg. Rt-1 605 Broadway, #301 Saugus, MA 01906 781-233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bruce Goldman Dr. Bhavisha Patel By Peter F. Levine S anta Claus will take time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit his headquarters at Pine Banks Park on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 3-6 p.m. Mrs. Claus and the Ward 5 elves will be serving hot chocolate and cookies to all good little boys and girls. This is Santa’s 70th 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 Andrew Walsh along with the Pine Bank’s elves will be preparing Santa’s offi ce and decorating the park with beautiful lights and seasonal cheer. 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! Hundreds of families came by last year to meet Santa, drop off their Christmas lists, enjoy the festive lights and have a cup of hot chocolate with some cookies. Santa’s visit is a long-standing tradition hosted by Pine Banks Park and Councillor Murphy. Finally able to catch up with newly elected Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan. She took a well-earned vacation to recharge her batteries before the holiday season and before she takes offi ce. My former editor at the Malden Observer had this to say about her success this past election season: “I am extremely honored to be representing Ward 3 on the Malden City Council come January, and I thank the voters who put their faith and trust in me. I can’t wait to get to work and I know we have some exciting things to do together. The great thing about a competitive race for an open BREAD OF LIFE THANKSGIVING DAY HELPERS: Anson Kwong, Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, former Ward 7 School Committee Member Cathy Bordonaro with her two nieces, Gina and Nadia, Council on Aging Member Peter Jani, U.S. Senator Ed Markey with wife Susan Blumenthal, M.D., incoming Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai, in coming Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan with daughter Georgia. (Courtesy Photo) Full mouth Rehabilitation Before ward seat is that candidates get to hear a lot about what’s on voters’ minds, and I hope to follow up on that very soon with a survey to gather even more input. Stay tuned for more information on that as well as our fi rst community meeting and Councilor offi ce hours in the New Year. Neighbors who want to reach me in the meantime can still call 618-388-1556 or email amandaformalden@gmail.com or visit AmandaLinehan.org, and I’ll be sharing my Council contact info as soon as I have it. Thanks for partnering with me to create a bright future for Malden!” From the more things change the more they stay the same department, I present to you for your reading pleasure this 1941 political campaign flyer generously donated to me by my friend, former city of Malden Mayor Ed Lucey. William Flanagan of 27 Wellington St. is running against John Lucey of 12 Mason St. for Alderman of Ward 2, which would be the equivalent of Ward Councillor Paul Condon of 2019. The letter went out to “Voters of Ward Two” and talks of “last minute destructive propaganda” (allegedly) spread by his opponent John Lucey. Consider the letter the equivalent of today’s (right back at ya) Facebook post: “May I repeat this method of campaigning without disturbing your domestic activities. I am very grateful for the splendid endorsement I received in the Primary Election which enabled me to lead my opponents by a substantial margin. To those voters whose choice was not successful and also to those who will express their opinion by way of the ballot on election day Wednesday, November 12; may I solicit your votes and assistance in any way that will help to make this campaign a clean and decisive victory. If you have followed my record for the past two years at City Hall, you will be assured it has been one which has refl ected credit on the people of my ward and city. I have campaigned on my record alone, without delving into personalities, and I would ask you to please beware of last-minute destructive propaganda which seems to be the campaign method of my opponent in which is being answered at every opportunity. My name William Flanagan, as you will note, is the fi rst name on the ballot for Alderman of Ward 2. For your convenience may I present a facsimile of the ballot for Alderman of Ward 2 so that you may use it to the best of your ability and discretion. May I thank you for your kind and loyal support and hopefully await your favorable decision. Always with pleasure at your service I am gratefully yours, William F Flanagan.” One more time with feeling (continues): “Just once more...” • I’d like to see Anthony Spadafora, Sr. (Papa Tony) sitting by the fi replace on a Saturday afternoon – with Bob Cataldo and Steve McCarthy. • I’d like to see “Sal the Barber” tanning himself on a lounge chair in front of his barbershop on Charles Street. All the neighborhood “housewives” stopping by to “say hello.” • I’d like to see longtime MHS MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 16 After Wishing You Every Happiness “No matter what holiday you celebrate, we’d like to wish you a safe & happy holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year! As we look back on the past year, we want to recognize the many generous people who have supported us. 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