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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023 Coyotes are here to stay; residents attend informative presentation By Tara Vocino CRAFT FAIR and FLEA MARKET Indoor Craft Fair and Flea Market Knights of Columbus Council 1829 57 Appleton Street, Saugus MA, 01906 Saturday, February 18, 2023 9AM - 3PM Snow date, February 25 Vendors / Table $25 Refreshments * Cash Bar * Raffles To reserve a table or more info please call Paul Giannetta 978-239-1392 For Advertising with Results, call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Malden Animal Control Offi cer Kevin Alkins said relocation of wildlife is illegal unless its done by MassWildlife. Describing the coyotes’ natural territory, such as in rural areas, food is displaced so coyotes have a larger home range,” Bird said. “In urban areas, their food range is approximately fi ve miles.” Coyotes howl to communicate with each other and to attract a mate during breeding season. Their populations are dynamic and ever-changing based on food resources. Bird provided a Question-andAnswer session with the audi425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com The event was well-attended with over 100 people in the Forestdale School auditorium. Pictured from left to right: Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Black Bear & Furbearer Project Leader David Wattles, Northeast District Wildlife Biologist Chalis Bird, City Council President Barbara Murphy and Animal Control Offi cer Kevin Alkins. Wildlife Biologist Chalis Bird displayed a coyote’s skull and coat. COYOTES | SEE Page 7 Cemetery Supt. Chris Rosa said the coyotes generally don’t bother anyone. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Wildlife Biologist Chalis Bird said coyotes have extreme intelligence and are able to survive anywhere. B iologists from the Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife presented a discussion on coyotes last Thursday night at Forestdale School. Northeast District Wildlife Biologist Chalis Bird and Black Bear & Furbearer Project Leader David Wattles, from the Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, presented their case for humans and coyotes to coexist.

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