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
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