THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 17, 2021 Page 3 Former Mayor, State Rep. Ed Lucey will be honored with a stone bench in City Hall Plaza By Steve Freker E d Lucey has served the city of Malden for essentially all of his life, through both public and private service. A former state Representative, Mayor of Malden and longtime City Councillor, Lucey was a major infl uencer of municipal policy and shaper of Malden history in fi ve diff erent decades. A retired longtime business owner in Malden in the insurance industry, Lucey always found time to devote even more of his time to the city, active in the Malden Lions philanthropic group and the Malden Chamber of Commerce. He is STILL going at 89 years young, as the host of a popular Malden Access/Urban Media Arts show, aptly named "Malden 02148". That is why it was quite fitting that the Malden City Council unanimously approved a resolve by Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria that a stone bench be mounted on City Hall Plaza in former Mayor Lucey's honor. "He has been such a fi ne example of a public servant to this city and has been a contributing member of this community for so many years," Councillor DeMaria said at a recent meeting. "It is time for a lasting honor for SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM The Malden City Council voted unanimously to request a stone bench be placed in City Hall Plaza to honor former Mayor, state Rep and City Councillor Ed Lucey and his nearly seven decades of public and private service to the Malden community.(Courtesy Photo) Ed Lucey." Council President and Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson served with Ed Lucey when he was a Councillor in the 1980s. "He was the consummate Malden public servant as well as a tireless supporter and promoter of our Malden community," Councillor Anderson said. "Few have made such extensive contributions to our community in their lives as Ed Lucey." The Council voted unanimously, 10-0, to follow through with Councillor DeMaria's proposal and move toward erecting the bench in Ed Lucey's honor. Little Love Bug Learning Center to open in January 2022 M alden is soon to welcome the Little Love Bug Learning Center. The new school is conveniently located at 529 Eastern Ave. and will serve children ages six weeks to fi ve years. A strong focus for this program is providing fi rst responders with convenient, emergency care and accommodating their challenging schedules. Anticipated opening for the program is January 2022. Owner Missy Raduazzo and partner Erin Traver are excited to provide a learning environment that will focus on the individuality and uniqueness of each child – a program that will acknowledge, respect and celebrate the diversity of their children and families in their care. They look forward to embracing what each child holds near and dear to them.
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