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Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 52 den AADD -FREEKaren Colón Hayes began her two-year term as a first-time Councillor-at-Large in 2022. By Steve Freker W hile the once-in-100 years COVID-19 pandemic is still with us – going on three years – but for the fi rst time since it began, many Malden residents may have gotten the chance to exhale and take a breath in Have a Safe & Happy New Year! CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 2022. With the long-awaited reduction of restrictions, which accompanied the widespread use of testing and vaccines, we were able to resurrect and return to many of the traditions, activities and events that we missed in 2020 and 2021. Though there were disagreements and familiar doses of rancor in the community – particularly in the political scene – which seemingly have gained a foothold here since COVID-19 arrived, there was also a rise on the other side of the equation. Malden residents came out in droves in 2022 to donate to causes, volunteer to help and maybe just cheer on their fellow citizens who were doing the same. In between there were some events we will never forget, such as the day tens of thousands descended on this community for the fantastic Phantom Gourmet Food Festival. How about the unforgettable “Football at Fenway Game” where Malden High football made history as the fi rst team in school history to play – and win – at that iconic venue for Thanksgiving? Despite the bouts of acrimony at times, it is still appropriate to say “Hats off ” to our elected offi cials, who put diff erences aside and made some major infrastructure changes a reality with lead pipes replaced, streets and sidewalks repaired and redone and many subtle, but valuable beautifi cation efforts realized. Malden teachers stopped the school year for a full day with a citywide strike, but returned the next day after hammering out a new contract. The ranks of Malden Public Schools students continue to grow, near 6,500, and reports are promThree-alarm fire rips through John Street twofamily the night after Christmas, sending two Malden firefighters to the hospital Nine Malden residents are displaced by the blaze; offi cials say unsafe use of outdoor electrical connections seen as cause By Steve Freker A three-alarm fire ripped through an Edgeworth neighborhood two-family home the night after Christmas, sending nine residents out into the cold, and two Malden fi refi ghters were hospitalized with injuries. The fi refi ghters’ injuries were non-life-threatening, according to Malden Fire Chief William Sullivan, but serious enough to require that both had to be hospitalized as a result. Investigators said the blaze might have been avoided if better attention was givFIRE| SEE PAGE 7 ising as for test results and the overall mood in our school buildings. What lies ahead in 2023? We shall see, but let us take a look back at 2022 before the next chapter begins. Following is a look at this past year, 2022, month-by month. JANUARY: As a safety precaution, with a nod to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid rise in cases due to the ultra-contagious Omicron variant, Mayor Gary Christenson announced on the fi rst official business day of 2022 that there would be a return to mandatory mask-wearing in all public, indoor settings as of January 7. This did not affect the Malden Public Schools, which had its own mask mandate since school opening in September 2021. The mayor also ordered all city boards and commissions back to ZoomCATE E Friday, December 30, 2022 MALDEN YEAR in REVIEW: This was a year of ‘returns’ with many time-honored traditions and events coming back as pandemic restrictions eased Mayor Christenson announces for reelection; Phantom Gourmet Food Festival draws thousands; millions spent on infrastructure improvements; teachers strike; football team wins at Fenway Chris Simonelli took over the Ward 7 Councillor seat from former longtime Councillor Neal Anderson. style, remote meetings until further notice. A scaled down – physical interaction-wise – and shortened municipal Inauguration Night was held with three new Councillors sworn in: KarREVIEW | SEE PAGE 5 Christmas Tree Removal Begins Jan. 9 T he City of Malden will provide curbside pickup of natural (real) Christmas trees the week of January 9 through January 13, 2023. Trees should be placed curbside on your regular trash day. Since the trees will be recycled for composting and will be put through a chipping machine, they must be free of decorations, including garland, tinsel and wire, and cannot be placed in a plastic bag. Malden residents may also bring trees to the DPW at 356 Commercial St. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. No wreaths will be picked up. For more information, please contact the DPW at 781-3977160 or email lsanderson@cityofmalden.org. $4.05 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice Two Malden Firefi ghters were injured and nine people were displaced by a fi re caused by unsafe use of an extension cord. Firefi ghters are shown battling the blaze on John Street.(Advocate photo by Mike Leyhe) Christmas tree collection 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Happy Kwanzaa from School Board Member Joe Gray H appy Kwanzaa to everyone on this joyous 2022 occasion. Thanks to the wonderful teams of Malden Reads and Malden City Hall for hosting us for a Kwanzaa ceremony this year. Thanks to Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Reads, Eric Henry, Nekita Lamour, Santa Claus, Rachana Gray and everyone else, who helped pull this event all together and make it happen. The firm resolve of community, communication, mutual support and the belief in rising to be our better selves are just some of the foundations of Kwanzaa. Sincerely, Joseph Gray Ward 6 School Committee Member School Committee Member Joe Gray (in center) celebrates Kwanzaa at City Hall with members of the community. (Photo courtesy of Joe Gray) www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM L New Year’s 2023 – City Services What's Open, What's Closed Please take note of the municipal office hours through Jan. 2 ist of City Services Open / Closed for the Holiday Fire Department: Friday, December 30, Monday, January 2; open – dial 911 for Emergencies. Police Department: Friday, December 30, Monday, January 2; open – dial 911 for Emergencies. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! DPW: Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2, closed. Trash / Recycling: Friday, December 30 – collection pushed forward one day, collecting Tuesday–Saturday. Monday, January 2 – no collection –trash pickup pushed forward one day. Library: Friday, December 30 – open; Monday, January 2 – closed. Senior Center: Friday, December 30 – closed; Monday, January 2 – closed. City Hall: Friday, December 30 – closed; Monday, January 2 – closed. Teen Enrichment Center: Friday, December 30 – closed, Monday; January 2 – closed. Malden High Sports Schedule TODAY JV Girls Basketball @ Melrose High, 4:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball @ MelNew Year. High Hopes. Big Plans. 2023 has great things in store. We look forward to celebrating with you all year. We’ll be closed Monday, January 2nd in observance of the holiday.As always, you can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! rose High, 5:40 p.m. Saturday, December 31 New Year’s Eve, No Events Sunday, January 1 New Year’s Day, No Events Monday, January 2 Middle School (7th-8th) Boys Basketball v. Chelsea, @ Beebe School, 4:00 p.m., Middle School (7th-8th) Girls Basketball v. Chelsea @ Beebe School, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3 Varsity Coed Swimming v. Somerville, Barry Fitzpatrick Pool @ Malden HS, 4:00 p.m. Freshman Girls Basketball @ Somerville HS, 4:00 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Basketball @ Somerville HS, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball @ Somerville HS, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4 Middle School (7th-8th) Boys Basketball @ Everett, M. English Middle School, 4:00 p.m. Middle School (7th-8th) Girls Basketball @ Everett, M. English Middle School, 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys & Girls Indoor Track @ Somerville HS, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5 Varsity Coed Swim v. Lynn English, Barry Fitzpatrick Pool, Malden HS, 4:00 p.m. Freshman & Junior Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chelsea HS, on adjoining, separate courts, 4:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball v. Chelsea HS, Finn Gym @ MHS, 4:00 p.m. (Note: Varsity Girls Basketball Only/No Subvarsity Games Scheduled) Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chelsea HS, 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 6 No Games Scheduled

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 3 Mayor Christenson Urges Malden Residents to Use Available Assistance for Energy and Heating Bills Get help paying for heat this winter Advocate Staff Report M ayor Gary Christenson is encouraging residents to take advantage of available assistance programs to pay their home heat and electric bills this winter. Malden residents have seen their electricity bills increase 64% after National Grid raised rates in November, an average of an additional $100 per month per family. Average monthly gas bills will increase by 24%, for an average of an additional $47 per month. “We know that many of our residents simply can’t aff ord an additional $150 every month for their energy bills,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “That is why we are doing everything in our power to assist folks in both paying their bills every month and reducing their energy usage so that their bills are as low as possible.” Nearly half of Malden residents are eligible for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which can provide up to $2,200 to eligible households to help pay their heating and electricity bills this winter. Applications for this Get Help Paying for Heat assistance are open until April 30th, 2023, and the program can refund residents for bills they have already paid. Residents can learn more and get help applying by contacting Malden’s Offi ce of Housing Stability at 781397-7000 x5721 or by emailing at housingstability@cityofmalden.org. Many Malden residents are also eligible for National Grid’s discount rate, which reduces utility bills by up to 40%. Residents who are eligible for the LIHEAP program or any other state benefi t like MassHealth, SNAP, Section 8, or WIC are also eligible. National Grid can also help residents who have fallen behind on energy bills by setting up payment plans or, for income-eligible residents, forgiving part or all of the debt. To be eligible for LIHEAP and the discount rate, households must have incomes below the following limits: $42,411 for a one-person household; $55,461 for a two-person household; $68,511 for a three-person household; $81,561 for a four-person household; $94,610 for a five-person household; $107,660 for a six-person household; $110,107 for a seven-person household; and $112,554 for an eight-person household. Approximately 45% of Malden households meet these requirements. Residents who are unsure if they may use these programs are encouraged to check. Only one out of every six eligible households in Massachusetts currently receives these benefi ts, and the City estimates that there are 10,000 households in Malden who are eligible but not yet receiving this assistance. Residents can learn more and get help applying by contacting Malden’s Offi ce of Housing Stability at 781-397-7000 x5721 or by emailing at housingstability@cityofmalden.org. Malden fire started with unsafe use of extension cord Fire offi cials urge caution with extension cords, power strips M alden Fire Chief William P. Sullivan and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that the three-alarm fire on John Street on the night of December 26 started with the unsafe use of an extension cord. Two Malden fi refi ghters were hospitalized for injuries that were not life-threatening, and nine people were displaced from the multifamily residence. “We’re extremely relieved that the two injured fi refi ghters are recovering and that none of the residents were hurt or worse,” said Chief Sullivan. “This fire started with an indoor extension cord that was run through a window along the outside of the home, where it ignited the building’s exterior. If you must use an extension cord outside, be sure it’s rated for outdoor use and keep it away from water, snow, and ice.” “Electrical fi res are the secUNSAFE | SEE PAGE 7 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change Only $79.95 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE Loaded with Power Options, Excellent Condition, Clean Title, Only 92K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $4,995 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $7,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Malden legislative delegation celebrates $50K Housing Choice Grant awarded to Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steve Ultrino, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Paul Donato applauded the announcement that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded the City of Malden a $50,000 Housing Choice Grant to develop a multifamily zoning proposal that will comply with the Multifamily Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities and further the city’s housing and economic development goals. State leaders joined together last week to celebrate this year’s Housing Choice Grant recipients. This grant is part of the state’s Community One Stop for Growth – “a single apLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net plication portal and collaborative review process of grant programs that make targeted investments based on a Development Continuum” – streamlining municipal grant proposals that fund economic development projects related to community capacity building, planning and zoning, site preparation, building construction and infrastructure. The Housing Choice Grant Program is a competitive grant program that rewards municipalities with a Housing Choice Designation that have produced a signifi cant number of housing units in the last fi ve years and that have adopted or established Best Practices that encourage housing production. This year, through CommuMARCHETTI CORP. On behalf of the Marchei Family, ha a Safe & Prosperous New Year! DIESEL TRUCK STOP nity One Stop for Growth, Malden also received $45,050 to develop its multimodal transportation plan and $30,000 to conduct a reuse study and operator request for proposals for the planned Center for the Arts & Culture. “I’m very pleased to see this funding from the state to support Malden’s ongoing eff orts to update the city’s zoning for multi-family housing,” said Senator Lewis. “This project will help create additional housing options with convenient access to public transportation and local services, while also continuing our eff orts to confront the climate crisis through stronger zoning plans for local housing.” “Housing is one of the greatest challenges facing residents OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM J Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Paul Donato State Representative of Malden right now. This grant funding will help to create affordable and ethical housing for many members of the Malden community,” said Representative Donato. “It was great to work with the rest of the Malden Delegation on this funding and I look forward to seeing these projects advance.” “I’m thrilled that Malden has been awarded $50,000 in State funds through the Housing Choice Program,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “These continued investments, which will be used to ensure compliance with the Multifamily Zoning Requirement for MBTA Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative Communities, are a recognition of Malden’s leadership in promoting accessibility to public transit, as well as housing and economic development.” “This Housing Choice Grant will allow us to explore multiple zoning options that comply with the new MBTA communities multi-family zoning requirements to determine the best path forward for Malden,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “Without these resources, we would not be able to conduct the technical analysis and public engagement needed to develop solutions that work for our community.” Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park Senior Living anuary 26, 2023, 5:00 pm, at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 341 Forest Street, Malden. Our support group for caregivers is now meeting in person at Forestdale Park! Dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia isn't easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you're going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781-333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofi t Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 5 REVIEW | FROM PAGE 1 en Colón Hayes, at large; Carey McDonald, at large; and Chris Simonelli, Ward 6. Stephen Winslow took over as Ward 6 Councillor, having previously served as Councillor-at-Large. Two Councillors were bid adieu: Ward 7’s Neal Anderson and David Camell of Ward 6. Longtime Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora was elected City Council President despite some challengers. Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases following the Winter Break in the Malden Public Schools, classes resumed with strict health and safety protocols in place. A large group of Malden High School students participated in a statewide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit hosted remotely by the MIAA. Major funding was voted in from public CPC funds to further support the major renovation of Devir Park in Ward 2 – a longtime dream of veteran City Councileducator Paul Finn on Feb. 5. Hundreds of families and friends packed the wake and funeral for “Coach” in the days that followed; he was 74. Also passing in February (Feb. 4) was 50-year Malden dentist and 42year Board of Health member Dr. John Horne, at 90. The Malden School Committee was researching and debating the future of the mask policy for students, as many districts across Mass. were making masks optional for students and staff since Gov. Baker removed the state mandate. The school Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. 425r Broadway, Saugus This year Carey McDonald was a first-time Malden elected offi cial as Councillor-at-Large. The Malden School Committee featured three new members and also fi rst-time offi ceholders in 2022. They were Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Keith Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharon Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8). Shown above, from left, are Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2); Adam Weldai (Vice Chairperson, Ward 5), Macklin, Chairperson and Mayor Gary Christenson, Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), Joseph Gray (Ward 6), Mike Drummey (Ward 1) and Bernard. Stephen Winslow ran for election to the open Ward 6 Councillor seat and won the race in November 2021. He formerly served as Councillorat-Large and also was a multiterm School Committee member from Ward 6. lor Paul Condon. Malden voters joined those around the region in overwhelming support for added funding locally for the new, planned $350 million-plus Northeast Metro Tech High School. A late-arriving bona fi de Nor’easter blizzard smacked Malden and the state, dropping 20 inches locally and over 30 inches in some parts of Massachusetts. FEBRUARY: After a rough Paul Condon, the most senior member of the City Council, has been working on the biggest transformation and renovation of Malden’s largest city-maintained recreational space, Devir Park, in Condon’s Ward 2 for several years. This year the construction finally got under way as some key funding was approved or voted on for his dream project. period of COVID-19 surges in January, February brought far fewer cases reported and, for the fi rst time since 2019, students were allowed back in the Malden High gym for indoor athletic events. Black History Month was celebrated throughout the city in many places, particularly in the Malden Public Schools, as reported by Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy. The Malden Health Department reported at mid-month that COVID-19 cases were continuing to plummet, even faster than the state averages. 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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 ~ Malden Musings ~ Bob Rotondi Speaks by Peter F. Levine W hen you write about Malden baseball, you better have a least a little knowledge of the local hardball landscape. Or else. I heard from on high shortly after I gave up my all-time Malden baseball team from the 1960s into the 1980s (thereabouts). He didn’t appear to me supernaturally but through the USPS in the form of a handwritten letter. It was from local baseball deity, “Knight for Life” Bob Rotondi. Bob was amused by my recent baseball column and being the kindhearted gentleman that he is, had mercy on me. He noted that my team was good but the team he presents will match mine, one through nine. He wasn’t kidding. The “Boys of Summer” that Bob put together are a powerful group of athletes Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com (and great bunch of guys) that, I am ashamed to admit, fl ew under my radar. Bob is a local treasure. In that massive brain of his are 60 plus years’ worth of Malden history. I ain’t just talking sports. I am talking about his Malden bonafi des and his connection to this community where he has been a BMOC for as long as I have lived – a local treasure. Thank you so much, my friend, you’ll never know how much I appreciate your friendship. I’ll let Bob take it from here: “In a recent article - you wrote about your baseball team from the ’60’s through the ’80’s. Your ‘complete baseball operation.’ ‘Feel free to disagree,’ was your final statement. Well, I’ll not disagree with your list, eight of whom I had the privilege to coach; but here is another team, to go head-to-head with your club. It takes a large staff to manage a baseball operation. My organization has a lot of familiar names with a great deal of experience. Please note I did not take anyone from your organization. Your club is powerful. I am honored to be named manager. I hope I have met your challenge. Again, you wrote that the club was from the ’60’s through the ’80’s yet your closer was really a ’90’s guy (or better). But that’s okay because my closer will be his father. What fun! Without further ado.....” Pitching staff : Dave Marsters, Frankie “Red” Harris, Rich Barker, Steve Caiazzo and Mike Byers. Bullpen: Arthur Eld, Eric Provitola, Joe Flak, Jay Gibbons, Peter Plachowicz. Closer: Freddy (father of Kevin) McGlinchy. Catcher: Ralphie Kelly, Tommy Lubin, Donnie Roach. From all of us at Carpenito Real Estate... The 1972 Malden High School baseball team is pictured with Devir Park Bandstand in the background. Infi elders: Neil Hurley, Johnny Furlong, Steve Wishoski, Mike Turilli, Dennis Gallagher, Johnny “D” DeBenedictis, Jimmy Tuxbury and Johnny Stanasek. Outfielders: Jay Symonds, Eddie Fitzgerald, John “Doc” Doherty, Steve Powell, Ronnie Nickerson, John Montecalvo, Mike Vona. Designated Hitters: Jackie Burke, Billy Roderick, Paul Zabrick. Bullpen Catcher: Harry Caras and Victor Sousa. September Callups: Greg DeCandia, Paul DeVincentis, Paul Fraser, Kenny Coye, Billy Burke and Richie Tuxbury. Injured Reserve List: Barry Malitsky, Steve Belt, Mike Hyde, Owen “Buddy” Knight and Steve Almeida. Scorekeeper: Perry Verge Sr. and Bob Warner. Bat Boy: T.J. Benner. Manager: Leo Moro. Bench 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Coach: Terry Mathews. First Base: Andy Scarano. Third Base: Frank St. Clair. Bullpen Coach: Charles McCooch. Pitching Coach: Paul Maccioli. Future Coach to Be: Deano Summers. General Manager: Joe Levine. Scouting Bureau Chief: Kenny Magneson. Assistant Chief: Don McKnight. Minor League Director of Operations: Kenny Petraglia. Equipment Manager: Joey Caraco and Dave Allen. Union Rep: Tom Herter, Sr. Groundskeeper Superintendent: Kevin Benner. Post-Game Caterer: Neil Sullivan (Cornucopia Foods on Pleasant St.) Administrative Assistants: Mike Bondamge, Phil Cook, Harvey Nadler, Terlonzo “Beanie” Amos, Wayne Martineau and Mik Pascinto. Road Trip Manager: Steve Wright. Assistant Road Trip Manager: Jim Chiavelli. Publicity Director: Peter Levine. Offi ce Staff : Laura Perry, Diane Rotondi, Rose Senatore, Caren Sarno, Jean (Grasso) Maquardo and Steve Zolondick. So, speaking of my baseball column, here are three quick asides that did not make the 1,500 words that week: • Throwing out the fi rst pitch will be Bobby (McVicar’s) fatherin-law, the legendary MHS Hall of Famer Ernie LeBlanc, and Malden High School Hall of Fame member Helen Nordquist from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. • And yes, I know McGlinchy was 12 in 1989 (as Bob pointed out above), but he was hitting and pitching like he was in his twenties back in his Little League days at Bruce Field. • And yes, I know Helen and Ernie didn’t actually play during that time frame, but I just had to get them in the mix, somewhere! • Beyond proud to have made Bob’s list! It is said in Malden Musings... Nobody has better retro Malden stories than retired Malden Police Offi cer Mike Hardiman. Mike has been kind enough to share some of his tales of Malden yesteryear to his Facebook page. Shamelessly, I am sharing them in my column. Take it away, Mike: “A couple of friends of mine from the way back when crowd, Sal Morando and Ronnie Spaulding, went on more than a few adventures together over the years. One of their claims to fame is they were on the 1964 undefeated Lincoln Junior High football team. I was a Beebe Junior High student at the time. Both Sal and Ronnie, by the way, were pretty good when it came to getting into fi stfi ghts in junior high (and high school). I was the peacemaker, the one that broke up the fi ghts. When we hung around the Granada Lanes, another member of the group Arthur Demase, who is good friends with Ronnie - they used to battle it out between each other, behind the First Baptist Church. Mostly on Saturday nights. That’s where all the boxing matches were held - behind the church in Malden

Square. The guys and girls that hung out at the Granada Lanes were called the ‘collegians’ and the ‘fusco’s.’ The ‘rats’ hung out down by Senior Pizza. Generally speaking, we all got along. I had friends in all the groups. We used to have large drinking parties and social events up on Waitts Mount and at other locations. In those days you didn’t have cell phones, so we used to meet down in the Square, at our hangouts, and then the adventures would begin. Every day was an adventure back then, actually, they still are.” Thanks, Mike. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character “Columbo” would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – crazy to believe it has been 10 years already (September 2012) since Malden High School submaster (and much more) Brendan Duffy passed away. Ten years! Duff did it all: US Army veteran during the Cold War, happily married for 52 years to his beloved Elaine, mayoral assistant, adjunct teacher of Writing at Bunker Hill CC, advisor to ‘The Lion’ at MHS, fierce handball competitor at the old YMCA (and much more). In the September 9, 2012, edition of the Malden Evening News, the then Editor of the paper, Steve Freker, wrote a touching “Appreciation” on the life and legacy of Mr. Duffy. Steve nails the essence of Duff but zeroes in with this: “Was he hard-nosed? Oh yeah. As hard-nosed as they come when he wanted to be and had to be (a lot of times). That came with the territory of the job as one required to mete out discipline and address transgressions. Big and small, on a daily basis. But like a lot of people who have an eternally gruff exterior, who hold a position of authority and are in the public eye, they also have an intense sense of justice, compassion, and genuine caring within.” Nailed! Freck closed like Eck in his UNSAFE | FROM PAGE 3 ond-leading cause of fire fatalities in Massachusetts, including nine deaths last year,” said State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. “Many of these fires start with extension cords and power strips that are damaged, overloaded, or improperly used. Always be sure that these items are free of damage and rated for their intended use. Never connect one extension cord or power strip to another, and always plug heavy appliances like space heaters directly into a wall outlet.” The Malden Fire Department responded to the area of 24-26 John St. shortly after 8:30 p.m. on December 26 and observed prime: “For over 30 years beginning in the 1960’s and carrying almost to the new millennium, Mr. Duff roamed, monitored, and embraced the halls of MHS touching lives of literally thousands of students. And for those thousands of Malden kids who ranged in years from being smack dab in the middle of the Vietnam War Era in the ’60’s to the salad days of the Bill Clinton presidency in the late ’90’s, Mr. Duff worked the halls of MHS. And we’re all the better for it. You will surely be missed.” My note: his two wonderful children, Marko and Kevin, living proof of the kind human being Duff went through life as. Postscript: I’d like to take a moment to wish all the readers of this newspaper (and my column) a very happy and healthy new year. We’ve taken a turn for the better in the last couple of years; the future bodes well if we stay vigilant. I’d also like to thank the powers that be for the privilege to contribute to this outstanding newspaper. The Malden Advocate is what hometown newspapers are all about. They are a vital resource for local news and information that can be counted on to be truthful and helpful in making important decisions in your everyday life. A proud descendent of all that can be trusted in the print media, the Advocate follows in the finest tradition of David Brickman’s Malden Evening News locally and The Boston Globe regionally. A source that can be counted on week after week to enrich your life. No fake news. No “alternative facts.” No misinformation or half-truths. As Walter Cronkite used to sign off, “And that’s the way it is.” All the best in 2023 to Malden (and beyond). Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@ aol.com for comments, compliments, complaints or criticisms. smoke and flames on arrival. A second alarm was struck, followed soon by a third. The fire was concentrated on the upper floors, where the two injured firefighters were battling the blaze. The circumstances of the fire were investigated by the Malden Fire Department and State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office. Mutual aid companies from Everett, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Revere, Saugus and Somerville responded to assist at the scene, along with Boston Sparks A-10, Cataldo Ambulance and The Salvation Army. The Red Cross is supporting the displaced residents. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 FIRE| FROM PAGE 1 en to the use of outdoor electrical connections used around the home. The Malden Fire Department responded after a call to 911 to the area of 24-26 John St. shortly after 8:30 Monday night, Dec. 26, and observed smoke and flames from the upper floors of the three-story residence on arrival, according to Chief Sullivan. A second alarm was struck, followed soon by a third. The fire was concentrated on the upper floors, where the two Malden firefighters were injured while battling the blaze. Mutual aid companies from Everett, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Revere, Saugus and Somerville responded to assist at the scene, along with Boston Sparks A-10, Cataldo Ambulance and The Salvation Army. Fortunately, no other firefightPage 7 ers other than the Malden pair were injured. Malden fire officials reported that nine residents of the John Street multifamily all got out safely and no residents were reported injured as a result. The Red Cross is supporting the displaced residents, Malden fire officials added. “We’re extremely relieved that the two injured firefighters are recovering and that none of the residents were hurt or worse,” said Chief Sullivan. The Malden fire chief explained what is believed to be the cause of the blaze, noting that the fire could have been avoided. “This fire started with an indoor extension cord that was run through a window along the outside of the home, where it ignited the building’s exterior,” Chief Sullivan said. If you must use an extension cord outside, be sure it’s rated for outdoor use and keep it away from water, snow, and ice.” “Electrical fires are the second-leading cause of fire fatalities in Massachusetts, including nine deaths last year,” said Mass. State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. “Many of these fires start with extension cords and power strips that are damaged, overloaded, or improperly used.” “Always be sure that these items are free of damage and rated for their intended use,” he added. “Never connect one extension cord or power strip to another, and always plug heavy appliances like space heaters directly into a wall outlet.” The origin and cause of the fire were investigated by the Malden Fire Department and the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! 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The MHS Principal said prom planners had indicated the $5,000 cost “was most likely a dealbreakMalden Cares, which engages residents to help provide outreach, education, recovery services and support for substance use disorder as well as assistance with food insecurity and homelessness, got a surprise guest when they opened for business in mid-March for the spring: U.S. Senator Ed Markey (center), a lifelong Malden resident! Also on hand were Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai and former City Council President Neal Anderson, among others. er, until Mr. DeCotis stepped in with his generous support.” The Malden Cares program at Malden MBTA Orange Line Station opened for business for the spring, and a surprise guest appearance among other dignitaries was U.S. Senator Ed Markey. The City Council backed two local resolutions aimed at two federal issues: weighing in against child marriage and supporting asylum for Haitians to avoid deportation. Longtime MATV Executive Director Ron Cox reviewed his many years at the helm in an Advocate stoOur 50th Anniversary Chris 2022 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES An Earth Day Clothing Drive that was hosted and coordinated by Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and City Council President Craig Spadafora collected over 3,600 pounds of donated clothing and other textiles, which were sent to recycling, with proceeds from the recycled items donated directly to the Malden Public Schools by the Councillors. ry. The many Malden residents who are Muslims and follow Islam began the observance of the holiest month in the Muslim calendar, Ramadan, on the last day of March. APRIL: A strong schedule of cleanups hosted by Malden City Councillors, including several around the Malden River, kicked off the month. The Malden School Committee, in a major vote, voted to offer a new food services contract to Aramark (which later accepted), ending a three-year agreement with Whitsons Culinary Group. School Committee member Jennifer Spadafora told her colleagues that continual poor reviews of food services to Malden’s five K-8 schools and the Early Learning Center (ELC) was one key reason for the change. Sophomore Ryan Cogswell delivered a walk off, game-winning hit in extra innings to lead Malden High baseball to a season-opening win over Salem Charter Academy. An in-person Spring Job Fair returned to Malden High for the first time since 2019. The Malden City Council voted to commit some $15 million for targeted infrastructure improvements around the city, including replacing lead water service lines, reconstructing and new construction of water mains, and citywide roadway improvements. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Malden residents Abraham Ndiwane and Theodor Janne Shahan as resident members of the new Racial Equity Commission. Eight Malden residents were among the over 20,000 runners who completed the distance in the first full Boston Marathon since 2019. Malden Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli announced a series of major steps being planned for beautification efforts in his ward, with the assistance of city departments. The City Council approved a license for a third marijuana retailer in Malden, DMS Trinity LLC, for 36 Charles St. A prayer room – to help Malden High Muslim students pray during the school day – was opened at the school. MAY: Mayor Gary Christenson made a formal announcement that he would seek reelection to a fourth four-year term in the Fall 2023 municipal election at a political event held at Mixx360 Nightlife in Malden. REVIEW | SEE PAGE 9

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 9 REVIEW | FROM PAGE 8 He remains the only candidate who has announced intention to seek the city’s top post as 2023 begins. Another return, the Malden High Spring Concert, was back on stage at Jenkins Auditorium, for the first time since 2019. The Malden School Committee, dealing with pushback and criticism over the administration of the In July former Malden Police Captain Glenn Cronin (at left) – shown with a federal ATF agent who made a K-9 presentation – was sworn in as new Malden Police Chief, replacing Chief Kevin Molis (at right), who served for 10 years as chief and 42 years in all with Malden PD. Shown above is Malden Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell (center, in U.S. Navy whites) with Fire Chief Bill Sullivan, Mayor Gary Christenson and members of the Fire Department. Commissioner Haskell received the Bronze Medal from the U.S. Navy for his service in the Mideast wars. In May the 92nd Anniversary of St. Rocco’s Feast banquet was held at Anthony’s. In attendance and honored at the banquet for years of service was a lifelong Edgeworth resident, retired longtime patrolman and Police Commissioner for many years: Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti (left). Banquet chairperson Joyce Mover is in the center and Mayor Gary Christenson at right, holding a St. Rocco fi gurine for his many years of service. accelerated learning program at the Linden STEAM Academy K-8 School, voted to retain the program, but also to revamp the program with new and specifi c guidelines. Mayor Christenson submitted a record $196.8 million municipal budget plan to the City Council for its consideration. Mayor Christenson released details of a new agreement between the City of Malden and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School regarding its plan to convert a large chunk of Maplewood Square into school operations space. Mayor Christenson recently joined members of Malden Arts, artist Keith Knight (a 1984 Malden High graduate), his family, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe and former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson for an unveiling of the Keith Knight Mural along the Northern Strand Community Trail behind The Breakfast Club (formerly Doo Wop Diner). The original conversion plan, coming soon after it was revealed Mystic Valley had purchased the property, drew heavy criticism from residents of the Maplewood neighborhood and beyond. A full-scale Memorial Day Parade closed out the month of May. Parade Grand Marshal Emery Haskell, a 1972 Malden High School graduate and decorated career Navy man, gave remarks at Forestdale School Cemetery that day. JUNE: Mayor Christenson told the members of the MHS A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. Class of 2022 at the annual Senior Awards Night that every senior planning on furthering their education at the college level in the fall will be receiving a $1,000 scholarship from the City of Malden, using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Malden High School graduated 449 members of the Senior Class of 2022 at Commencement Exercises held Sunday, June 5 at Macdonald Stadium in Malden, with speeches by Class Orator Tony Geich, Class Salutatorian Olivia Chan and Class Valedictorian Jing Ren. Fire Commissioner Emery L. Haskell was honored for his service to our Country by the United States Navy in an award ceremony aboard the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard. MHS students received a record $118,000-plus in scholarships at Senior Awards Night. Mayor Christenson took a tour of Food Link, a recipient of Malden ARPA funds, as they are a supplier of food items to Malden’s Bread of Life, Community Fridges and other local food pantries. The new-name Nationals – managed by Felice REVIEW | SEE PAGE 10 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 REVIEW | FROM PAGE 9 D’Anna – went undefeated on their way to the 2022 Malden Youth Baseball Major Division Championship. Malden High Class of 2023 standout pitcher Brandon McMahon was named to his second consecutive Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) State AllStar Game – this year to the Junior Select squad – throwing two shutout innings as the game was held in Malden for the second straight year at Rotondi Field. Three other Malden High players – Ryan Cogswell, Zeke Noelsaint and Jake Simpson – were selected and excelled for the MBCA’s Sophomore Select All-Star Game, which was also played in Malden. Tens of thousands of happy “foodies” flooded Malden Square on June 24 as Malden was the “Epicurean Epicenter” for the wildly popular Phantom Gourmet Food Festival. Malden commuters and residents were dismayed when the MBTA announced massive service cuts for the summer months of July and August. The Malden Teen Health Center, administered by Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) opened in a private setting at Malden High School. The Courtyard alongside Malden City Hall was dedicated in the name of former Mayor and Malden state Rep. Ed Lucey on June 28. Malden High Class of 2022 graduate and star swimmer Tony Geich qualified to perform in the AAU Nationals. JULY: Thousands of Malden residents flocked to the city parks and recreational spaces on or around July 4th Celebrations, which returned again after a COVID-19 cloud. Back in force were the three-legged races, basketball shoot, egg tosses and all the traditional favorites – plus food, drinks and more food. Hundreds of students went back to work for the summer as the ever-expanding Mayor’s Youth Summer Employment Program began the week after the Fourth of July. On July 7, Malden Police Capt. Glenn Cronin was sworn in as the city’s new Police Chief, replacing outgoing Chief Kevin Molis, who served 42 years in the MPD before retiring in June. Many Malden residents participated in the annual Bay State Summer Games. Managed by Deano Summers, the Flames won their ninth Malden Babe Ruth Championship behind the play of league MVP Ryan Cogswell. Mayor Christenson and Malden DPW Director Bob Knox made a special visit to Malden High School to talk with incoming ninth graders The City of Malden awarded $75,000 through use of federal ARPA funds to a pair of local nonprofit organizations to help fund and restore some of their programming either lost or diminished due to the pandemic. Included was $50,000 to the Chinese Cultural Connection (CCC). Pictured, from left, are Malden Reads Cofounder/Co-facilitator Linda Zalk, Mayor Gary Christenson, CCC Executive Director Mei Hung, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin. CLUB 24 GRANT: Pictured from left to right are State Rep. Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford); Club 24 Board Member Michelle Shea; Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) Treasurer Dawn Zanazzo; State Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Malden, 5th Middlesex); Club 24 Board Member Mario DiMare; MOA President Dana Brown; Mayor Gary Christenson; State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Malden, Melrose); Club 24 President Alan Campbell; and State Rep. Steve Ultrino (D-Malden). about choices and opportunities that await them. The Mayor and the DPW Director were classmates in the Malden HS Class of 1986. The MBTA announced it was postponing its proposed month-long shutdown of rail service between Malden Station, Oak Grove Station and Wellington Station in Medford for the time being. In an effort to increase residents’ numbers to get free COVID-19 booster shots, Malden Health Department officials announced free gift cards would be distributed to anyone who took the shot. Malden High Baseball and Malden Recreation partnered up once again to host a local, free baseball camp for youngsters at the Rotondi Field. Two heat waves hit Malden in the second and fourth weeks of the month of July with temperatures soaring into the high 90s. AUGUST: Funeral services were held on August 1 for a 21-year-old motorcyclist, Kyle Roust, of Tewksbury, who was killed in a tragic crash on July 27 on Fellsway East in Malden. Mayor Christenson announced on August 11 that Malden will soon begin working on its first Climate Action Plan following an initial grant award of technical assistance from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The City of Malden hosted the annual Challenger Baseball Game at Bruce Field for the 10th year. The MBTA caused a major outcry from all it would affect when it announced the Orange Line subway service would completely shut down for 30 days beginning August 19, due to safety and maintenance reasons. All elected officials from the City Council, Mayor Christenson, our state legislative delegation, Congresswoman Clark and U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren strongly opposed the short notice announcement, but the shutdown did indeed go forward, greatly inconveniencing thousands of Malden residents. The 92nd St. Rocco’s Feast was held from August 12-14. Mayor Christenson announced that Gov. Baker had signed a bill allowing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to sell the former Malden District Courthouse building and surrounding land to the City of Malden – city officials planned a dedicated Arts and Culture Center. A Good Samaritan and the Malden Police saved the life of an emaciated Chihuahua dog that was found abandoned with no food, water or shelter on the Bike Path. Malden Public School English/Theater Arts educator Leanne DeRosa received a statewide award for “Emerging LatinX Leaders.” The Orange Line shutdown began on August 19, and Malden residents were left to take bus shuttles or other means to commute or just basically get around anywhere. Over 6,400 Malden Public Schools students returned to classes from Summer Break on August 30. SEPTEMBER: The Boston Red Sox announced that the 135th Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Day Game football rivalry would be played on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Less than 10 percent of registered voters in Malden participated in the State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 5, which featured few contested races. The Malden City Council voted 8-2 against a potential citywide ballot question being placed on the municipal ballot in the fall of 2023 regarding the Roosevelt Park rehabilitation project. A second ballot question proposal was withdrawn by its sponsor when it appeared it would receive little support, with this proposal to ask Malden voters to petition for the revocation of the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s charter. Both proposREVIEW | SEE PAGE 11

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 11 REVIEW | FROM PAGE 10 als’ chief sponsor was Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley.The Malden state legislative delegation visited Club 24 on Salem Street to announce a $60,000 state grant which provided funding for some much-needed renovations to the sober house, which provides support to those affl icted with substance abuse disorder. The City Council briefl y discussed the situation where three key city offi cials were moving on and would have to be replaced: City Clerk Greg Lucey was retiring at the end of the calendar year; Cemetery Superintendent Jim Cahill was retiring at the end of October; and former City Solicitor Kathryn Fallon had resigned in mid-August to take a position with another community. A Malden man, David Desousa, 32, pleaded guilty in a major drug seizure case from 2020, where he was charged with distributing methamphetamine (crystal meth). A Mattapan Pop Warner Football coach, Dana Jones, 56, of Roslindale, was arrested and charged with assault after he allegedly fi red a football off the chest of a referee he argued with after a game at Macdonald Stadium in Malden, knocking the offi cial to the ground. OCTOBER: Following the return of his remains from Korea, a long-lost Malden native was interred in Malden’s Holy Cross Cemetery, 73 years after the then 19-year-old Army Corporal was reported MIA and then most recently revealed to have died, along with many others, in a Korean POW Camp. The Malden High Varsity Girls Volleyball team was the first in the region to qualify for the MIAA State Tournament when it went to 10-1 overall with a win over Chelsea. Malden Public Schools teachers went on strike for one day on October 17 when they did not reach a contract agreement with the Malden School Committee. The Blue Bikes program came to Malden with some temporary free usage memberships funded by the City of Malden. All schools were closed for just the one day due to the strike, with most teachers returning to classes on October 18 when a tentative agreement for a 10 percent pay hike over three years was announced and later ratifi ed with a Malden Education Association (MEA) vote. Members of the Malden Police Department began wearing body cameras, which videotape and audiotape public interactions of police offi cers, joining many PDs across the nation in this practice. Mayor Christenson announced two new citywide initiatives designed to save residents money and help the environment: the Malden Community Electricity Program – crediting Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald with shepherding the project to fruition – and the new Malden Public Schools Composting Program. The fi rst-ever English Language Learners Parents Information Night was held in the Jenkins Auditorium, and a large crowd was in attendance, receiving valuable assistance. For the fi rst time in many years, Head Coach Witche Exilhomme’s Malden High football team was in fi rst place in the Greater Boston League ({GBL) after defeating Somerville at home and improving to 3-1 overall. Malden Public Schools Athletics hosted USA Field Hockey’s well-attended camp at Malden’s Macdonald Stadium with National Team coaches providing the instruction. It was also announced that MPS Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey had been selected by the MIAA as Athletic Director of the Year for District 5 for an unprecedented second year in a row. NOVEMBER: Malden SuperThe Malden Electricity Program and Malden Public Schools Pilot Composting Program were two new additions to the city landscape announced by Mayor Gary Christenson in October. intendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy announced that Malden’s results in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment (MCAS) testing had improved in a number of areas, bucking the statewide trend, where most districts showed declines. Malden Public Schools was also among the state leaders in attendance and participation rate district-wide, close to 99% across the board. Malden High School, in particular, showed a dramatic increase to 99.5% from the previous testing period. Governor Charlie Baker granted pardons to two members of the Amirault Family, Gerald Amirault and Cheryl Amirault LeFave, who both were convicted and served jail time in connection with the internationally known Fells Acres Case, where a number of young children claimed they were sexually assaulted and physically abused by those two Amiraults as well as the owner of the Malden day care center, the late Violet Amirault. The Chinese American Citizens Alliance and the City of Malden joined to host a special lunch to honor Malden’s Lt. Colonel “Woody” Woodhouse, 95, who served in the fi rst All-Black USAF combat flying unit. Mayor Christenson joined Congresswoman Katherine Clark to distribute free groceries at the United Way Thanksgiving event at the Malden YMCA. Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli announced that a project to rehabilitate Kierstead Park and the Simonelli skatepark had received a $400,000 grant from the state’s Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Aff airs. The 135th Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Game – played on November 22 – drew a large crowd as the Tornados used a strong defense and the offensive fireworks of sophomore Kevin Exilhomme to hand Medford its seventh straight Thanksgiving loss, 34-15. After the game, Mayor Christenson gave Coach Witche Exilhomme the offi cial Key to the City of Malden, in honor of the big win. The new Smart Pass digital hall pass, in use at Malden High School this school year, has drawn a lot of interest and praise for its effectiveness in diminishing the time spent in the hallways for bathroom and water breaks by students. DECEMBER: After a season on a diff erent part of the calendar last winter, a full return of school sports began in late November and the fi rst games in December as Malden High School saw unprecedented participation with over 300 student-athletes out for winter season sports this year. After it appeared the Governor’s Council would vote to reject his pardon request for two members of the Amirault Family, who were convicted and served jail time in the 1980s Fells Acres sexual abuse case in Malden, Gov. Charlie Baker rescinded the pardon requests. Malden residents who wanted to continue to receive News Alerts from the City of Malden had to sign up online as the service has changed from a “robocall” system to text messages. Former Malden High star placekicker Ronald Juarez became Malden residents had to sign up online if they wanted to continue receiving local news alerts from “Malden Alerts.” The deadline was in December. From left, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Mayor Gary Christenson, YMCA CEO Debbie Amaral and United Way President and CEO Bob Giannino at the United Way Thanksgiving event at the Malden YMCA in November. Honoring U.S. Air Force Lt., Colonel (Ret.) Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II, 95, of Malden, at a special luncheon in November: Lieutenant Colonel Enoch O’D “Woody” Woodhouse II (second from left) with Mayor Gary Christenson and Members of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance. the first MHS football standout to receive a Division 1 offer (from Merrimack College) in a number of years. Malden High School held its fi rst parent-teacher conference night in person since 2019, and it was very well attended as hundreds of caregivers came to the school on December 1 for private one-on-ones concerning their student. Over 650 students were named to the Malden High School First Quarter Honor Roll, achieving all grades “A’s and B’s”: over 80 percent. Over 200 had all grades over 80%, “All A’s.” Malden High Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams both registered wins over archrival Everett in the two schools’ meetings this year, the fi rst time this has happened in about 10 years. Malden historian Inna Babitskaya made an interesting presentation to the Malden City Council on her new book, “Time of Converse,” which details the Converse Family and the profound impact the family members had on the history of this community. Malden’s Christmas Tree lighting took place at Fellsmere Pond hosted by City Council President Craig Spadafora and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan. Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli hosted the fi rst “Lincoln Lights” at Lincoln Common, with the whole park lit up with festive lights – to rave reviews. Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy and her elves helped host the 73rd appearance of Santa Claus himself at Pine Banks Park on Main Street; Mayor Gary Christenson hosted “Winter Wonders” at Malden City Hall on Sunday, December 18, which featured games and other activities centered around the diff erent holidays celebrated in Malden this time of year: Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Later that night the mayor presided over the lighting of the city’s Hanukkah candles, the Menorah. An arctic blast sent temperatures plummeting in less than 12 hours right before Christmas, sending temperatures into the low double-digits and a wind chill near zero degrees for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day over this past weekend.

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 13 Malden High coed swim team posts GBL wins over Medford and Lynn Classical Hot start for Golden Tornados in the pool with a perfect 3-0 record to start the season By Steve Freker T hey liked the opening meet result so much, a convincing non-league victory over the Fenwick Crusaders, that they went out and did it two more times. This time it was in league competition, as the Malden High School coed swim team posted two more victories – both on the road – over Medford High School (85-74) and Lynn Classical High School (79-50), to improve to a perfect 3-0 overall. The Medford High meet was the Greater Boston League opener and came on December 20, with the Lynn Classical meet victory on December 22. The wins over Medford and Classical were both in Greater Boston League competition, so Malden is off to a great start in defending its GBL title for the third year, its fifth year as a league champion overall. “We are working hard as a team and it was great to see the results as we opened up our league schedule,” Malden fourth-year Co-Ed Swim Head Coach Jess Bisson said. “We have a lot of newer swimmers as well and they are improving quickly.” Malden tops Lynn Classical with a 79-50 win On the road at Lynn Classical, Malden swimmers placed first in all seven of the events to start the meet to jump out to a commanding lead. They also swept all three places, 1-2-3, in those events. The last three events were run unofficially, and Malden won all three of those as well. Sophomore Joslyn Nguyen had a big day, placing first in both events she swam individually, the 50-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle, and also swimming a leg of the 200-yard medley relay to open the meet for Malden. Malden started strong when the relay team of senior Allen Xiao, seventh-grader Sophie Tran, sophomore Joslyn Nguyen and senior Steven Leung won the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:16.94. It was the first time competing in that event for all but Nguyen. Malden also took second place in the event at 2:42.89 with the foursome of sophomore Stephanie Wong, freshman Christina Mui, sophomore James Zhou and senior Leo Chen. Nathan Nguyen, David Xu, Liam Bloom and Nimon MHS senior Allen Xiao readies for takeoff for a recent event. The first-year varsity winner won his first-ever event as a Tornado competing in the 100-yard backstroke versus Lynn English. (Advocate Photo) Jusufi swam a 1:58.63 unofficially in the event. Malden sophomore Karim Ammar won the 200-yard freestyle at 2:37.28. It was a 1-2-3 sweep with freshman Danielle Harrington taking second at 2:46.77 and junior Joao Victor Santos third at 2:54.28. Senior captain Nathan Nguyen won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:27.44. Sophomore Hailey Tran was second (2:34.09) and seventh-grader Sophie Tran third for another 1-2-3 sweep for Malden. Joselyn Nguyen won the 50yard freestyle (29.95 seconds); junior Joyce Zhou was second (32.54); and sophomore Gordon Zeng third (33.52). Senior Liam Bloom won the 100-yard butterfly (1:09.57); senior Kyle Lee was second (1:11.01); and Steven Leung was third (1:22.34). Hailey Tran placed first in the 100-yard freestyle event at 1:02.83. Karim Ammar was second (1:08.46) and James Zhou third (1:11.65). Joslyn Nguyen won her second event of the day, the 500-yard freestyle, with a time of 6:16.53. Junior Tiffany Pham was second (7:26.13) and Nimon Jusufi third (7:29.38). Sophomore David Xu and seniors Kyle Lee, Liam Bloom and Nathan Nguyen were first in the 200 freestyle relay event at 1:49.15. The foursome of senior Wara Ramirez Morales, Joslyn Nguyen, Sophie Tran and Hailey Tran was second at 2:01.75 and third was the team of junior Justina Lim, freshman Sophia Huynh, junior Stanley Yip and Christina Mui at 2:37.52. Senior Allen Xiao won his first meet as a Tornado with a time of 1:26.85 in the 100-yard backstroke. Wara Ramirez Morales was second at 1:32.25. Sophomore David Xu won the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:16.38. Kyle Lee was second at 1:20.18. Sophie Tran was third (1:33.65). The foursome of Allen Xiao, Joyce Zhou, Tiffany Pham and Karim Ammar were the winners in the 400-yard freestyle relay at 4:51.83. Joao Victor Santos, Danielle Harrington, Lanyu Liang and Wara Ramirez Morales were second-place finishers (5:08.45). Third was the team of freshman Aya Alazizi and sophomores Gordon Zeng, Kevin Lin and Stephanie Wong. Tornado swim team won GBL opener at Medford, 85-74 Malden High coed swim won their first of two straight GBL victories at Medford High on DeMalden swimmers in a recent meet, pictured clockwise from top: senior Nathan Nguyen, junior Stanley Yip and sophomore David Xu. (Photo Courtesy of MHS Athletics) Malden High School Swim Co-Ed Head Coach Jess Bisson talks to the Golden Tornados team before the meet. (Advocate Photo) cember 20. Malden won six of eight contested events and then swam unofficially in the last three events; after clinching the team win early, Tornado swimmers came in first in all three of the unofficial events at the end. Malden Head Coach Jess Bisson noted that in the six wins in the first eight events for the visitors, they were from six different Tornado swimmers. “It was excellent balance in the finishes, as both experienced varsity swimmers and inexperienced ones claimed firsts or seconds,” Coach Bisson said. “It was nice to see.” Malden got off to an excellent start, going 1-2 in the first event, the 200-yard medley relay. The four of Nathan Nguyen, Kyle Lee, Nimon Jusufi and David Xu won the event with a time of 1:59.53. Second place went to Malden’s team of Joslyn Nguyen, Sophie Tran, Hailey Tran and Wara Ramirez Morales (2:13.10). Fourth place was the foursome of Gordon Zeng, Tiffany Pham, Joao Victor Santos and Stanley Yip, who came in at 2:32.57. Hailey Tran won the 200 freestyle at 2:19.40. Nimon Jusufi was fourth (2:43.63 and James Zhou placed fifth (2:54.83). Danielle Harrington won the 200 individual medley, at 2:43.63; Joslyn Nguyen was second (2:53.47) and Joyce Zhou was third (3:00.78) for a 1-2-3 finish and sweep for Malden. Seniors Nathan Nguyen (26.13, 2nd) and Kyle Lee (27.94, third) went 2-3 in the 50 freestyle sprint, and Allen Xiao was fourth at 13.04 seconds. Seventh grader Sophie Tran was a winner in the 100 butterfly (1:07.24) with David Xu second (1:09.00) and Wara Ramirez Morales fourth (1:30.92). Following are some more reSWIM | SEE PAGE 15

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Malden High Boys Basketball Team tops Woburn, falls to Burlington in split Golden Tornados were at 3-2 heading into Romano Classic consolation game at Tewksbury By Steve Freker T he first-half slow starts finally caught up to the Tornados Tuesday night. Waiting for the gear shift that never came, the Malden High School Boys Basketball Team saw the opponent heat up instead of themselves, as the Burlington High Red Devils went lights out from ThreePoint-Ville Tuesday night at the Romano Basketball Classic at Tewksbury High. Seven different players hit from beyond the arc for the Devils, who made more “threes” (8) than Malden even attempted (4) in a 51-40 victory in first-round action. Burlington (4-1) advanced to the Championship Game versus host Tewksbury Wednesday night. Tewksbury handled Chelmsford (68-62) in the nightcap Tuesday. Malden was scheduled to take on Chelmsford in the consolation game (after Advocate deadline). Head Coach Don Nally’s squad dropped to 3-2 overall (2-1 Greater Boston League [GBL]) with the loss, seeking to avoid back-to-back losses for what would have been a first time this year. In its previous game before the Christmas weekend, Malden had overcome that slowpoke first half and used a second-half pick-me-up to race to a 65-52 non-league win over host Woburn High on December 22. On Tuesday, Coach Nally said he, also, was waiting for the offensive fireworks that failed to arrive. “We have started slowly in all but one game – the first one – this year,” the Malden coach said after the loss to Burlington. “We have been able to come out quicker and better in the second half of games before, but not in this one.” Malden did get a solid game out of junior three-man Zeke Noelsaint, who scored 11 of his game-high 15 points in the first half, but was held without a bucket in the second half – only four free throws. Noelsaint was also Malden’s leading rebounder (12), shot-blocker (4) and defensive steal (4) leader on this night. Malden’s two senior captains, guard Justin Bell and 6-6 center Jonald Joseph, were each held to season lows in the loss to Burlington on Tuesday. Bell, who Coach Nally said. *** GOING OVERTIME: Malden RALLYING THE TORNADOS: Malden High Head Coach Don Nally rallies the Golden Tornados during a timeout of Tuesday night’s 50-41 loss to Burlington in the first round of the 2022 Tony Romano Christmas Basketball Tournament held at Tewksbury High School. (Advocate Photo) came into the game among the GBL and Eastern Mass. scoring leaders at 24.3 points per game through four games, scored the first two baskets of the game for Malden, including a “three,” but then scored only one field goal the entire remainder of the game. Bell finished with 8 points. Joseph, who had hit double digits in each of the previous games, scored a season low 4 points, both in the first quarter, not scoring another point for the rest of the game. “We have to get back to what brought us to a decent start this season: getting the ball to Jonald [Joseph] on the block and having Justin [Bell] take his shots,” Coach Nally said. “It was a frustrating night, but our guys want to win, and we are expecting to break out again when we face Chelmsford [in the consolation game on Wednesday].” *** Malden comeback handles Woburn in 65-52 win Malden shook off a plodding first half and used some sharpshooting by senior guard Justin Bell and a bunch of team defense to take a 65-52 win over host Woburn on December 22. Bell led all scorers with 23 points, including 17 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field and a perfect 5-for5 from the free throw line to lead Malden to the win. Malden also got solid games out of its frontcourt guys to complement the hot shooting of Bell in the second half, where they outscored Woburn, 39-23. Junior forward Zeke Noelsaint scored 12 points and had 11 rebounds and 3 blocks. Senior 6-6 captain and center Jonald Joseph scored season-high points (8 in the second half, including two 3s), blocked 5 shots and pulled 10 rebounds. Freshman starting point guard Ethan Phejarasai chipped in with 5 points and also had 4 steals, all of which led to Malden fastbreak buckets. Head Coach Don Nally was pleased with the end result. “It was a team effort, offensively and defensively,” he said. “We made some adjustments at halftime and cut off some of the reasons they [Woburn] had taken a lead.” “They are not a fast team, but they had a lot of their points off fastbreaks. We stopped that part of their game in the second half and picked up the tempo ourselves, that was the difference,” freshman guard Ethan Phejarasai made one steal against Woburn that was more like a defensive back in football in a tip drill. Late in the third quarter in the midst of a Malden comeback, Woburn guard David Merlain (16 points to lead the Tanners) was trying to squeeze down the left sideline. Phejarasai cut him off and Merlain turned toward the court, the Tornados freshman went airborne and tipped the ball loose. He then crawled quickly on all fours and tipped the ball again, this time to a running Justin Bell, who laid it in for a then 11-point Malden lead... Looking ahead on the schedule, Malden’s previously schedule home game with Somerville for Tuesday, January 3 has been rescheduled for Monday, February 13 at 6:00 in Malden. That means Malden boys do not play BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 15 Malden 65, Woburn 52 By Quarters Woburn: 14, 15, 7, 17-52 WOBURN Player FG FT PTs Doughty 0 0 0 Dillon 4 4 8 Koaldko 1 0 3 Sullivan 1 0 3 Merlain 5 4 15 Tuzzolo 3 4 10 Caferella 4 2 10 TOTALS 18 14 52 Three-pointers: Koladko, Merlain, Sullivan MALDEN Player FG FT PTs Bell 6 8 23 Carron 0 0 0 Phejarasai 2 1 5 Noelsaint 6 0 12 Joseph 5 3 15 Saint-Jean 2 0 5 Huynh 0 0 0 Tham 0 0 0 Ferreira 0 0 0 Tsige 0 0 0 TOTALS 21 12 65 Three-pointers: Bell (3), Joseph (2), Saint-Jean

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 15 Meet the 2022 EHS Crimson Tide Co-Op REEM Varsity Ice Hockey Team T he REEM varsity ice hockey team (Revere, Malden, Mystic Valley Regional Charter and Everett high schools) played against the Lynn Jets, which they won 10-1, at Allied Veterans Skating Rink last Wednesday night. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Led by coaches, pictured from left to right: Kirk Toomajian, Ryan Cerrato, Jamie Chambers, and Head Coach Craig Richards. Missing from photo is Jaime Branzel. Co-Captains, pictured from left to right: Lucas Deguire (Mystic Valley), David Saia (Everett High School), Chris Cecca (Revere High School), Riya Tanizaki (Mystic Valley) and Jake Simpson (Malden High School) during last Wednesday’s REEM varsity ice hockey game against the Lynn Jets at Allied Veterans Skating Rink. Players who attend Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, pictured from left to right: Riley Constantine, Vishant Chawla, Michael Brandano, Ryia Tanizaki, Jonathan Brandano, Liam Thompson, Lucas Deguire, and Sophia Leung. Seniors, pictured from left to right: Michael Schovanec (Revere High School), David Saia (Everett High School), Austin Annunziata (Revere High School), Chris Cecca (Revere High School), Riya Tanizaki (Mystic Valley) and Cam Couto (Everett High). Players who attend Everett High School, pictured from left to right: Jacob Cantone, David Saia, Andrew Crasco, Cam Couto and Ben Saia. BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 14 again until next Thursday, Jan. 5, when they travel to play at Chelsea High in a rare 5:30 p.m. start... This will be the first time Malden will play against Chelsea without former Everett High threesport star Judah Jackson at the helm for the Red Devils in almost a decade. Jackson left Chelsea High’s bench to become an assistant coach at Nichols College this season on the staff of Head Coach Brock Erickson... Malden then plays a rare Saturday game, Players who attend Revere High School, pictured from left to right: Ollie Svenson, Austin Annunziata, Chris Cecca, Frankie Annunziata, Matt Lacroix and Michael Schovanec. hosting non-leaguer Melrose on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Malden High Finn Gym at 5:30 p.m. – followed by another home GBL game on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 6:00 p.m.... Malden senior captain Justin Bell came into Tuesday’s game as one of the leaders in the GBL and Eastern Mass. in scoring at 24.3 ppg after 4 games. His scoring dropped to 21.0 ppg after Tuesday’s 8 points in the loss to Burlington. Bell has scored 105 points in 5 outings, including 35 points in the season-opening win over Medford. SWIM | FROM PAGE 13 sults from the Medford meet win for Malden swimmers: 100 freestyle: Hailey Tran (2nd, 1:10.83); Kyle Lee (3rd, 1:06.54); Tiffany Pham (4th, 1:08.39). 500 freestyle: Nathan Nguyen (winner, 6:09.77); Sophie Tran (3rd, 7:16.69); Karim Ammar (4th, 7:44.70). 200 freestyle relay: foursome – Jusufi, Ammar, Victor Santos, Lee (Winner); Jos. Nguyen, Ramirez Morales, Hailey Tran, Sophie Tran (3rd place), Alazizi, Leo Chen, Players who attend Malden High School, pictured from left to right: Aaron Al-Marayati, Jacky Summer, Jake Simpson and Ben Rosa. Justina Lim, Kevin Lin (4th place). 100 backstroke: Joslyn Nguyen (Winner, 1:15.15); W. Ramirez Morales (2nd, 1:21.11); Allen Xiao (4th, 1:28.43). 100 breaststroke: David Xu (Winner, 1:15.88); Jusufi (2nd, 1:25.09); Harrington (3rd, 1:34.50). 400 freestyle relay: Nathan Nguyen, Ammar, Pham, Xu (Winner, 4:27.37); Allen Xiao, Jam. Zhou, Lanyu Liang, Joy. Zhou (3rd, 5:07.80); Alazizi, Kevin Lin, Marie Cheng, Zeng (5th, 6:09.11). ***** MHS coed swim team has two home meets next week The Malden High coed swim team is practicing during this vacation week, but does not return to competition until Tuesday, January 3 when the Tornados host the Somerville Highlanders in a GBL meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Barry Fitzpatrick Pool/ Malden High School. It will be a busy home week for Malden, as the coed swim team hosts Lynn English on Thursday, January 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the same site.

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp. constantcontactpages.com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call continues a series on highlighting the bills that were approved by the Legislature in 2022 and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker. $350 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES AND MORE (H 4638) House 155-0, Senate 38-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a $350 million package that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state to be distributed under the Chapter 90 program formula. Thepackage, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $150 million to pay for bus lanes, improvement of public transit, electric vehicles and other state transportation projects. “Chapter 90 provides vital road improvement funding to our communities,” said Sen. John Keenan, the Senate vicechair of the Transportation Committee. “It is my hope that we will get to the point where we can provide a greater amount in a multi-year appropriation so that municipalities, big and small, will be able to more effectively plan.” Many local officials across the state continue to advocate for additional money to increase the funding and argue that the cost of repairing roads has increased by up to 40 percent while the state has kept this funding flat at $200 million for the past 11 years. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes ELECTION LAW CHANGES (S 2924) House 126-29,Senate 37-3, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill making permanent the mail-in and early voting options used in Massachusetts in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure requires the secretary of state to send out mail-in ballot applications, with return postage guaranteed, to registered voters before each presidential primary, state primary and biennial state election. It also allows registered voters to request a mail-in ballot for all elections in a single calendar year. Other provisions include reducing the registration blackout period from 20 days prior to an election to 10 days; electronic voting options for voters with disabilities and military service members; allowing a voter with disabilities to request accommodations including an accessible electronic ballot application, ballot and voter affidavit that can be submitted electronically; ensuring that non-felons who are incarcerated and are currently eligible to vote are provided with voting information and materials to exercise their right to vote; and requiring the secretary of state to conduct a comprehensive public awareness campaign to publicize the new voting and registration options. “I’m proud to see the [bill] pass in the House and make its way to the governor’s desk,” said Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover), Senate Chair of the Committee on Election Laws and the co-sponsor of the bill. “When more people participate in voting, democracy wins.” “As a general rule, we should be promoting voting in person and on Election Day,” said Paul Craney, spokesperson for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “Anytime a voter loses control of their ballot before it’s given to an election official, it’s possible it could be lost or altered. The Postal Service cannot guarantee a 100 percent delivery rate.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes $11.3 BILLION TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE (H 5151) House 153-0, Senate 39-0, approved and the governor signed an $11.3 billion transportation and infrastructure package that includes $1.375 billion for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) modernization and $1.27 billion for non-federally aided roads and bridges. Other provisions include $114 million for airport improvements; $25 million for municipal road pavement improvements; $20 million for municipalities under the Complete Streets Funding Program; $25.5 million for the Mobility Assistance Program; mandating the MBTA to establish a 3-year safety improvement plan with measurable safety objectives; and directing the MBTA to contract with an independent third-party auditor to conduct annual safety audits. “This transportation bond bill provides Massachusetts with the key to unlock once-in-a-generation federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), the Senate chair of the Committee on Transportation. “With these combined state and federal investments, we will be able to complete vital work on our highways, roads, bridges and public transportation systems, improving mobility for all residents of the commonwealth.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis 5106) Yes Yes Yes SOLDIERS’ HOMES OVERSIGHT (H House 153-0, Senate 40-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed a bill that would make major changes to the oversight and governance structure of the state’s veterans’ homes in Holyoke and Chelsea. The proposal follows the deaths of 77 veteran residents in 2020 as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke facility. A key provision would elevate the Department of Veterans Services to a cabinet-level executive office with direct reporting to the governor and the ability to hire and fire the homes' superintendents Other provisions include requiring superintendents of the two soldiers’ homes to be licensed as nursing home administrators and that they oversee day-today management and operation of the homes; requiring two annual home inspections by the Department of Health; creating an independent Office of the Veteran Advocate; maintaining local Board of Trustees and creating a statewide advisory Veterans’ Home Council. “This legislation contains important improvements that will benefit the men and women who have served our nation and will reside at our commonwealth’s Veterans’ Homes for the years to come,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield), Senate Chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.“At the same time, we know that this work must continue. The working group established will allow us to have oversight over this implementation, to identify what we need to improve on further, and to continue to work to ensure that the tragedy that took place at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home never happens again.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes BENEFITS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (S 3075) House 153-0, Senate 39-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed legislation that would support military families who relocate to the Bay State by providing career stability for the spouses of service members and education for their children. Provisions include making it easier for military personnel and their spouses who move to the Bay State to get a Massachusetts professional license, if their job requires one, so that they can continue their civilian careers and provide for their families without interruption; requiring the Commissioner of Education to issue a military spouse a valid certificate for teaching if he or she holds a valid teaching license from another state; allowing children of military members to register and enroll in a school district at the same time it is open to the general population by waiving the proof of residency requirement until the student actually begins school; creating a purple-star campus designation for certain schools that are military-kid friendly and show a major commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military; and requiring that a child or spouse of an active-duty service member in Massachusetts continue to pay the instate, less expensive tuition rate at state universities even if the service member is assigned to move out of the state. “The Legislature has made veterans’ issues a priority from the start of the session,” said Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham), House Chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “It’s a great honor to chair the Veterans Committee and bring a great deal of pride to the House as we continue the commonwealth’s long history of recognizing veterans and their families.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes BHRC| SEE PAGE 18

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 17 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Swim team takes down Minuteman By Emily Brennan T he MVRCS swim team hosted and raced against Minuteman High School last week. The team had a very successful day, tallying 100 points to Minuteman’s 73. There were several standout performances in the pool Wednesday evening. On the boys’ side Christian Antonucci placed first in the 100-yard freestyle with a lifetime best time of 56.45, and in the 50 freestyle, seniors Jeremy Cheng and Armando Indresano completed a 1-2 finish, both with state qualifying times of 22.91 and 23.18. Jason Yan finished first in the 200yard freestyle (1:58.61), a lifetime best. Yan touched in first again in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:07.93. Freshmen Jaden Anthony and Dylan Phan were in the pool for the 500 freestyle, and they did not disappoint. Both shaved off 20+ seconds from their lifetime bests to come in with another Eagles 1-2 finish. For the girls, the medley relay team of Tia Anthony, Miriam Johannes, Nicole Kelso and Makda Johannes came in for a 1-2 finish. Lana Albuquerque finished second in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 58.88, and Isabella Cirame completed the 200 freestyle in third with a time of 2:11.99. Isabelle Pennachio rounded out the Eagles 200 freestyle scorers with a lifetime best of 2:36.43. After a successful start of their season, the swim team took a short break from racing over the week and was back in action on December 21 against Northeast. ELIGIBLE DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY owner. In this situation, the 10 year rule does not apply. A surviving spouse can Eagles swimmers in action I f you are a disabled or chronically ill individual or you The Eagles’ Dalton Kinnon led the team in scoring. Dalton Kinnon led Eagles in 68-42 win over Nashoba In its first conference game of the regular season, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School defeated Nashoba Valley Technical High School, 68-42, on Friday at Eastern Avenue. Sophomore guard Dalton Kinnon led Mystic Valley in scoring with 28 points. Others contributing to the points parade column were senior guard Giovanni Soto (18), senior guard Michael Tayag (8), sophomore forward Carl Damas (8), sophomore guard Jack Mangone (3), junior guard Matt Banwait (2) and senior center Gui Silva (1). The balanced Eagles saw seven different players score in the game as MVRCS got the 202223 season off to a flying start before a spirited home crowd in Malden. The Eagles started the game on all cylinders, jumping out to a 9-1 lead. Several fast break layups and key outside SWIM | SEE PAGE 19 MVRCS Swimming Gains Victory Against Northeast By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional swimming team wrapped up their last meet before winter break against Northeast on Wednesday. The team did not disappoint, going 1-2-3 in every event on way to a 90-64 victory. In the 100 butterfly, the Freshman trio of Khloe Co, Isabelle Pennachio and Nicole Kelso, picked up a 1-2-3 sweep of the event. Sydney Cao and Lucas Freitas were close behind Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso with another 1-2-3 finish in the 100 free. Isabelle Pennachio, Isabella Cirame, Khloe Co, and Miriam Johannes picked up a third-place finish in the medley relay with a time of 2:12.16. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso finished the 200 breaststroke with a time of 1:07.63, just 4 tenths of a second off of another state cut. Aiden Acuna-Rosa sprinted the 50 free with a time of 23.29, followed closely by senior Ramy ElAafer and freshman Dylan Phan. 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Page 18 avy eniiooravvy S iorn or avvyavy vvy io iori by Jim Miller A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-yearold uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his aff airs so I would like to fi nd out what I need to do after he passes away. Unsure Nephew Dear Unsure, I’m very sorry to hear about your uncle. The death of a loved of can bring about a host of diff erent tasks and responsibilities. Here’s a list of some things you can do now, and after his death, that can help keep a sad event from becoming even more diffi cult. Before Death Occurs There are several tasks you can do now while your uncle is still living that will make things easier for you after he dies. For starters, fi nd out where he keeps all his important papers like his trust and/or will (also make sure it’s updated), birth certifi cate, Social Security information, life-insurance policies, military discharge papers, fi nancial documents, key or combination to a safe deposit box or a home safe. Also make a list of his digital assets (including usernames and passwords) like his email account, online banking accounts, social media accounts, etc. If your uncle doesn’t have an advanced directive, help him make one (see CaringInfo.org for free state-specifi c forms and instructions). An advanced directive includes a living will that specifi es his end-of-life medical treatments and appoints a health-care proxy to make medical decisions if he becomes incapacitated. In addition, you should also make a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. Your uncle’s doctor can help you with this. You should also pre-arrange his funeral, memorial service, and burial or cremation. Immediately After Death Once your uncle dies, you’ll need to get a legal pronouncement of death. If no doctor is present, you’ll need to contact someone to do this. If he dies at home under hospice care, call the hospice nurse, who can declare his death and help facilitate the transport of the body. If he dies at home without hospice care, call your uncle’s doctor. You’ll then need to call the funeral home, mortuary or crematorium to pick up the body. If your uncle is an organ or tissue donor, contact the funeral home or the county coroner immediately. Within a Few Days If funeral plans were not pre-arranged, you’ll need to make arrangements and prepare an obituary. If your uncle was in the military or belonged to a fraternal or religious group, you should contact those organizations too, because they may have burial benefi ts or conduct funeral services. You should also notify family members, close friends and his employer if he was still working, and make sure his home is secured. Up to 10 Days After Death To wind down your uncle’s fi nancial aff airs, you’ll need to get multiple copies of his death certifi cate, which are typically ordered by the funeral home. If you’re the executor of your uncle’s estate, take his will to the appropriate county or city offi ce to have it accepted for probate. And open a bank account for your uncle’s estate to pay bills, including taxes, funeral costs, etc. You also need to contact your uncle’s estate attorney if he has one; tax preparer to see if estate or fi nal income taxes should be fi led; fi nancial advisor for information on fi nancial holdings; life insurance agent to get claim forms; his bank to locate and close accounts; and Social Security, the VA (if he’s a veteran) and other agencies that provided benefi ts in order to stop payments. You should also cancel his credit cards, delete or memorialize his social media accounts and, if relevant, stop household services like utilities, mail, etc. His home and personal belonging will also need to be dealt with in the coming weeks. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 Sen. Jason Lewis ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Yes - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22A1435AD CITATION G.L.c.210, § 6 In the matter of: Maressa Gomes Fernandes To: Ricardo Rocha and any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adopiton of said child and to the the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. A petition to has been presented to said court by: Angelo Antonio De Oliveira Mariney De Oliveira of Woburn, MA of Woburn, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Maressa Fernandes De Oliveira If you object this adoption you are entitled to the appoinment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Woburn ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 01/18/2023. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 17, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE December 30, 2022 SEVERAL LEGISLATORS DECLINE TO COMMENT ON THEIR BILLS SHIPPED OF TO STUDY COMMITTEES AND ESSENTIALLY DEFEATED. Here are fi ve bills that were shipped off to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. The sponsoring representative of each bill did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on why they sponsored the measure, how they feel about their proposal essentially being defeated and whether they plan to refi le the bill in 2023. HATE CRIME (H 2443) – Adds an “attack on a police offi cer which results in serious injury or death” to the defi nition of a hate crime in Massachusetts. Current law defi nes a hate crime as any criminal act “coupled with overt actions motivated by bigotry and bias including, but not limited to, a threatened, attempted or completed overt act motivated at least in part by racial, religious, ethnic, handicap, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation prejudice, or which otherwise deprives another person of his constitutional rights by threats, intimidation or coercion, or which seeks to interfere with or disrupt a person's exercise of constitutional rights through harassment or intimidation.” Supporters say that the recent increase in attacks on police offi cers across the nation is outrageous and that attacks on police offi cers who risk their lives every day should be a special protected class under the state’s hate crime law. Sponsor Rep. David DeCoste (R-Norwell) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill. FALSE MARINE DISTRESS CALLS (H 2458) – Requires the Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Attorney General to establish regulations setting a penalty schedule for individuals making false marine distress calls. The penalties must include reimbursements by individuals making the false call of the costs incurred by the responding state agencies. Supporters say that these false calls can cost the state thousands of dollars and also tie up emergency response teams that could be responding to real distress calls. Sponsor Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call BHRC| SEE PAGE 20 Broadway Office Space For Lease Prime Broadway Location, 1,500 Sq. Ft. with conference Room, Lobby/Waiting Area, and Kitchen. Ideal for Law or Tax Office. Call Matt at (617) 699-0887

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Page 19 SWIM | FROM PAGE 17 shots helped the maroon and gold capture a 28-14 advantage at halftime. In the second half, the Eagles did a much better job of sharing the ball, which led to buckets from both inside the paint and around the periphery. The home team also elevated its defensive intensity and rebounding prowess during the fi nal two quarters. MVRCS’s defense held Nashoba for the remainder of the game and went on to open the season on a high note, with a thrilling triumph. “It was a huge win for us to start the season from a confi - dence standpoint,” said Eagles’ Head Coach Tony Ferullo, who is in his 19th season (26 overall) at the helm of the Mystic Valley hoopsters. “I’m so proud of our team because they played hard and together with a lot of energy from start to fi nish.” To stay up to date with MVRCS boys’ basketball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. MVRCS Eagles boys swimming dominates Concord-Carlisle The Mystic Valley Boys’ Varsity Swimming Team kicked off the 2022-2023 season by traveling to Concord-Carlisle High School EXPERIENCED SNOW PLOW DRIVER FOR DRIVEWAYS $40. PER HOUR PLEASE CALL: 781-521-9927 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 to compete at the Beede Center. The Concord-Carlisle boys are considered one of the top teams in the state – coming out of the always strong Dual County League. The Mystic Valley Eagles were up to the challenge though, as a strong mix of upper classmen and freshman led to a dominant Mystic Valley victory of 100-78. The boys’ team started the meet off very similarly to last year with dominance in the 200 Medley relays. The group of Jeremy Cheng, Jason Yan, Aiden Acuna-Rosa and Jaden Anthony won the event in a state cut of 1:43.76. Coming in to a close fi nish with the Concord A team was the boys B team of Ramy Elaafer, Christian Antonucci, Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso and Armando Indresano. In the 200 freestyle, senior Aiden Acuna-Rosa put up one of the fastest times in the state with a 1:48.66 besting the rest of the competition by more than 10 seconds. Freshman Dylan Phan came in a close third in 1:59.45, missing second place by .03 seconds. In the 200 IM, Jason Yan kept the momentum going with a winning time of 2:08.45, good for another state cut. Freshman Christian Antonucci contributed with a third place finish in 2:19.01, and senior Ramy Elaafer placed fourth in 2:22.84. Next up in the 50 freestyle, Armando Indresano and Jaden Anthony completed a 1-2 fi nish in 22.96 and 24.49, respectively. After the break Jeremy Cheng continued his butterfl y dominance within the state as he fi nished in 52.30 for another state cut and one of the fastest times in the state in this early season. In the 100 freestyle, Armando Indresano and Jaden Anthony combined for a 1-3 fi nish this time to further the Eagles’ lead. In the 500 freestyle, Aiden Acuna Rosa continued a historic fi rst meet as he led the way by almost a full minute, fi nishing in 4:54.62; the next closest fi nish was Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso in second place. Newcomer Henry Cao contributed with a fourth place fi nish in 5:49.91. Three of the spectacular freshmen paired with veteran Armando Indresano for another win in the 200 freestyle relay. Jaden Anthony, Dylan Phan and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso completed one of their fi rst state cuts in the swim. In the 100 backstroke, Jason Yan notched his second state cut of the meet in a time of 58.30. To round out the individual swims, Jeremy Cheng completed a sweep of the Eagles winning every individual event as he took the 100 breaststroke in 1:03.27. “This was exactly what the boys team needed coming off a very successful campaign last year. Our goal is to continue to push the team vs. strong opponents all year so that when we head to states we are truly ready to place within the top 3 again. What a great start!” stated Coach Andrew DiGiacomo. Subscribe to the Advocate Online www.advocatenews.net ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) American Rescue Plan Act Funds Available for Vacant Property Acquisitions NOFA RELEASED: QUESTIONS DUE: ADDENDUM RELEASED: APPLICATIONS DUE: APPLICATION OPENING: DECEMBER 28, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 4:00 P.M. JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. DELIVER SEALED APPLICATIONS TO: Malden Redevelopment Authority 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor Malden, MA 02148 The City of Malden has received $45.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery funds and has granted $2 million to the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell vacant properties as affordable homes to income-eligible households. The MRA is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the acquisition of vacant properties. Applicants must be owners of vacant property located in the city of Malden. Applications are available upon request. Applications are due on January 30, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. The City’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) will review applications for accuracy and completion. OSPCD staff may request additional information after an application has been received. Please submit any application requests or questions in writing to OSPCD Housing Program Coordinator Kristina Tseng at ktseng@cityofmalden.org with “Vacant Properties Acquisition” in the subject line.

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 to comment on her bill. LICENSING OF SECURITY GUARDS (H 3798) – Requires security guards and watchmen to be licensed by the state. Supporters say under current state 1. On Dec. 30, 1809, in Boston, a law was passed forbidding what headwear at balls? 2. What kind of fi sh is Nemo? 3. “Yule-hole” means a belt hole you must make or move to after you have eaten/drank too much over the holidays; this word is native to what country: Australia, Scotland or USA? 4. In December 2022, Joel Strasser of Idaho achieved what Guinness World Record for decorating his beard? 5. On Dec. 31, 2007, what project was completed in Boston? 6. Where on New Year’s Eve is there official confetti with personalized messages from around the world? 7. What holiday do Pastafarians of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster celebrate? 8. In 2022, Coca-Cola suspended operations in what country? 9. On Jan. 1, 1902, the L Street Brownies swim club began where in South Boston? 10. What Scottish poet wrote “Auld Lang Syne”? 11. On Jan. 2, 1893, what famous abolitionist (who once lived in New Bedford and Lynn) spoke at the dedication of the Haitian Pavilion at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago? 12. Why was Bluetooth named after Harald Bluetooth, the 900s Viking King of Denmark? 13. On Jan. 3, 1920, the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to what team? 14. According to Guinness World Records, a picture of soccer star Lionel Messi doing what recently became the most liked Instagram post? 15. Ralph Waldo Emerson stated, “The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it” – what author used that line to adorn his fi replace in Hartford, Conn.? 16. How many sides does a snowfl ake have? 17. January 4 is National Trivia Day; what game involving trivia debuted in 1981? 18. Do polar bears hibernate? 19. In the World Cup, how many goals did host Qatar score over its three losses? 20. 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Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 32, Section 050 of the Code of the City of Malden, regarding the petition for the zoning amendment proposed in City Council Paper #516/2022, to further amend the following section of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, as follows: I. Use Regulations (Section 12.12.300): to amend the use regulations for Inclusionary Zoning regarding Alternative Methods of Compliance, Fractional Units (CCP #516/2022). Full text of the proposed zoning amendment (City Council Paper #516/2022) is available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, 3rd floor, and the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk Malden Planning Board By: Peg Crowe, Chair Malden City Council Ordinance Committee December 23, 2022 December 30, 2022 law, there is no such thing as a security guard or watchman license. They note that guards and watchmen are regulated through their Massachusetts security employer which is offi cially called a Watch Guard Patrol Agency. Sponsor Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on her bill. EMERGENCY THERMAL BLANKETS (H 3885) – Requires all emergency response vehicles, including ambulances, fi re apparatus, police vehicles and disaster vehicles, to be equipped with emergency thermal blankets—an aluminum fi lm blanket typically used to treat shock or hypothermia by retaining body warmth and preventing heat loss. - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Supporters say that these blankets are invaluable and have saved many lives. Sponsor Rep. Gerard Cassidy (D-Brockton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “The Hanover High School girls’ soccer team outnumbered the representatives present in Monday morning’s House session, as the House churned through mostly local matters.” ---From the State House News Service on the very light attendance at a recent House session. The Hanover soccer team was being honored asMassachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 3 Girls' Soccer Champions. “All we want this holiday season is to return what is rightfully yours. You better watch out; you better not cry. You better not pout; we’re telling you why. Just give us a call today.” ---State Treasurer Deb Goldberg announcing the release of the latest group of names that have been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. See the list and possibly claim your money at www.fi ndmassmoney.com or call 888344-MASS (6277). “This comprehensive support of clean energy solutions in transportation and our existing buildings will lead to a healthier and more sustainable future for the commonwealth. Delivering the reliable benefi ts of clean energy to Massachusetts residents has been the impetus behind our decarbonization work, and I’m thrilled we can make this lasting investment.” ---Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announcing funding totaling over $100 million to state entities for programs focused on climate readiness and reaching the state’s 2030 and 2050 decarbonization goals. “Homeowners need to be able to count on mortgage companies to provide them with accurate information and BHRC| SEE PAGE 22 OBITUARY Jason D. Sokolowski Of Malden. and Passed away on December 20, 2022. He was 53 years old. Jason was a longtime resident of Malden and formerly of Everett, and was a longtime employee of New England Coff ee in Malden. Jason was the beloved son of Stanley and Barbara (Sullivan) Sokolowski. He was the loving brother of Amie Stone and dear uncle of Patrick Stone. Jason was the nephew of the late Thomas Sullivan. Visiting hours were held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday December 26th. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. Interment was private. In lieu of fl owers donations in Jason’s memory may be made at danafarber.jimmyfund.org 1. Masks (Masquerade balls were considered bad for morals.) 2. Clownfi sh 3. Scotland (according to Scottish National Dictionary) 4. The most Christmas baubles in a beard (710) 5. The Big Dig 6. Times Square in NYC 7. “Holiday” (around the time of Hanukah, Kwanzaa and Christmas) 8. Russia 9. Carson Beach 10. Robert Burns 11. Frederick Douglass 12. He was known for bringing together parts of Denmark and Norway, and developing the technology brought some companies together. 13. The Yankees 14. Lifting the World Cup 15. Mark Twain 16. Six 17. Trivial Pursuit 18. No 19. One 20. The New Deal

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The Housing First model removes what is a signifi cant barrier for individuals with complex health needs to receive much needed support and services.” ---Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders announcing $9 million to expand access for temporary low-threshold permanent housing and support services for adults experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder, co-occurring illness, mental health conditions or are at risk for or living with HIV. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and briefl ength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 19-23, the House met for a total of 49 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and fi ve minutes. Mon. Dec. 19 House11:01 a.m. to11:25 a.m. FOR SALE Senate 11:15 a.m. to11:42 a.m. Tues.Dec. 20 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 21 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 22 House11:03 a.m. to11:28 a.m. Senate 11:25 a.m. to12:03 p.m. Fri. 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