THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 19, 2025 Page 3 Lifelong Malden resident celebrates 100 years Special to The Advocate L ifelong Malden resident Nick Angelo recently celebrated a century! Nick and his wife Beatrice have been married for 71 years and have lived and raised their family in the Edgeworth community. An Army veteran, Nick is still an active member of the ITAMS and enjoyed the role of Chairman of St. Rocco’s Society for more than 20 years. Mayor Gary Christenson attended a party thrown by Nick’s family in recognition of his milestone birthday. When the Mayor asked Nick his secret for such a long and healthy life, he said that “spending time with his family and friends” is what keeps him young. Advertise in The Advocate 617-387-2200 Mayor Gary Christenson presented Nick Angelo with a Key to the City of Malden. (Courtesy photo) ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ A Necessary Choice for Malden’s Future By Mayor Gary Christenson O n Tuesday, December 16th, the Malden City Council voted unanimously to place on the ballot two options for a Proposition 2 ½ override to address the structural deficit in the current budget. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st. This City Council vote is one that shows leadership and commitment to this community. We have come to a critical moment in our city’s history and how we respond to it will determine who we are as a city for years to come. This is an ask that neither I nor the City Council take lightly, but the truth is, this is something that should have been considered several years ago as a variety of factors continued to put a strain on Malden at levels far greater than other communities. At our current run rate, we are utilizing reserves at a level that isn’t sustainable. Our reserves, while less than many other cities, remain relatively healthy. These are critical to have in the event we find ourselves facing state cuts or other unforeseen economic challenges and we simply cannot deplete them to fund basic city services. Now, how did we get here? Not to be cliché but it really is a perfect storm led primarily by a flawed state education formula that is greatly hampering our ability to finance the rest of city services. It’s really simple math. State law requires us to put a larger percentage of our available revenue toward school funding than any other similar community. For more information, please visit www.cityofmalden.org/override. We have been raising the alarm on this inequity since 2021 and have been the leading voice in bringing focus to this issue at the State House. This year, our State Delegation was successful in requiring the Department of Education to commission a study on this issue, but with 351 cities and towns receiving aid from this formula, it’s a herculean task to change. I know from my many years working with this community that CHOICE | SEE PAGE 10 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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