Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 15, 2023 Celebrating a Milestone Birthday! M ayor Gary Christenson recently wished Maldonian Philomena Brackett a very happy 95th birthday! Philomena has devoted much of her life giving back to the community, supporting the Senior Center, the Malden Teen Enrichment Center and the Bread of Life to name a few. When the Mayor asked Philomena what her secret is for living such a long and healthy life, she responded that “never stop moving” is her secret. M Malden resident writes book about feeling accepted ayor Gary Christenson recently attended a book signing event for Malden author James Norris, who is celebrating his new book, “Feeling Accepted: Coast to Coast.” This is his second publication, his first being “Feeling Left Out.” In his latest writing, James chronicles his struggles of fitting in at a new school across the country while navigating the physical challenges of being in a wheelchair and the emotional rollercoaster of feeling left out as the new kid. James Norris is the founder and president of Handi Capable Fitness, Inc., a nonprofit organization headquartered in Malden. For more information, please visit www.handicapablefitness.com. Pictured from left to right; Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden author James Norris and Malden Recreation Coordinator Joseph Levine. (Courtesy photo) Middlesex Sheriff's Office staff distributes Thanksgiving meal kits for loved ones of incarcerated individuals Effort in partnership with Concord Prison Outreach B Mayor Gary Christenson wished longtime Malden resident Philomena Brackett a happy 95th birthday. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net ILLERICA, Mass. – A collaboration between the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) and Concord Prison Outreach helped brighten Thanksgiving for the loved ones of 30 individuals currently incarcerated at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. The MSO and Concord Prison Outreach worked to assemble and prepare Thanksgiving meal kits that were distributed by Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and members of the MSO team on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The effort was led by the MSO’s Family Support Services Unit. The meal kits included eiMiddlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and members of the Middlesex Sheriff's Office with some of the goods that were distributed on Saturday, November 18, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Middlesex Sheriff's Office) ther a turkey or ham, stuffing and canned goods donated by Concord Prison Outreach. In addition, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office provided homemade pumpkin pies cooked by kitchen staff and fresh eggs from the farming program. “At the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office we are committed to not only supporting those in our care, but their families as well,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “In the thanks we heard and the smiles we saw, we know that this work is making a positive difference in the lives of countless families.” This marked the second time this year that the MSO and Concord Prison Outreach partnered to support families. In August, the MSO’s Family Support Services Unit and Education Department collaborated with Concord Prison Outreach to distribute backpacks, books and museum passes to the children and younger siblings of individuals incarcerated in Billerica. “I am grateful to our outstanding team and our partners at Concord Prison Outreach for their passion and dedication in bringing both these events to fruition,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “We look forward to continuing and growing these efforts in 2024, and beyond.”
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