Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 16, 2022 MENORAH | FROM PAGE 1 tions from around the world this Sunday morning, December 18. Later Sunday, in the early evening, all residents are invited to take part in the official City of Malden Menorah Lighting, to mark the first day of Hanukkah, an annual celebration by the Jewish faith. From 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Sunday, Malden Reads and the City of Malden are hosting "Celebrating Winter Wonders" at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Malden. The morning event is planned for children aged preschool to 9 years old and their families and will include Story Time, Crafts and Songs, including stories read by Santa Claus himself and opportunities for a free photo with Santa. Also included will be snacks, a photo wall, candles, music, games, "make and take" activities and fun for all. There will also be free books provided for children who are in attendance only by Malden Reads. The "Celebrating Winter Wonders" event and the Menorah Lighting and celebration Sunday evening, where all can "experience the light, warmth and joy of Hanukkah" are both entirely no cost to all residents of Malden. The 4th Annual Menorah Lighting will also include Crafts for kids, holiday treats, Goodie Bag, a photo backdrop and plenty more. The lighting is set for Dec. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., coinciding with the first night of Hanukkah this year. The city is running the event in partnership with the Chabad of the North Shore. The Malden High School’s Madrigals Singers will provide a musical performance. Longtime City of Malden employee celebrates 25 years WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $2,200 Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. Pictured (from left): Public Facilities Director Eric Rubin, Ron "Butch" Lessard, and Mayor Gary Christenson M ayor Gary Christenson congratulated longtime Public Facilities employee Ron “Butch” Lessard on 25 years of service with the City of Malden! Ron, a licensed Journeyman HVAC Technician, has worked for decades keeping the various city buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. He also served as a project manager for the Malden High School renovations. As Assistant Director of Public Facilities, he managed the City’s $8 million energy efficiency project converting air handling systems, controls and lighting systems throughout Malden. This has earned Malden “the best in class” with respect to efficiencies among municipalities. Ron is also well known for keeping the neatest and most organized mechanical rooms around. Mayor Christenson presented Ron a citation in recognition of his milestone and wished him luck in the next 25 years! APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2023 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 Next year’s Trash Tags now available! R esidents may now purchase their 2023 trash tags either online at cityofmalden.org/ trashtag or at the Treasurer's Office at City Hall (215 Pleasant St.). A trash tag enables residents to place any bagged household trash inside black city-issued trash carts. Trash tags are best suited for residents who regularly produce enough trash to fill their black cart each week. At a yearly price of $75, residents will save money over the course of the year by switching over to a trash tag. Residents may still choose to purchase and use Blue PAYT 2023 Trash Tag bags as they provide both an option for weekly overflow or for those residents who produce less than one full cart of trash per week.
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