MalddenalldaVol. 33, No. 21den-FREEHavea Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend!AADDSpecial to Th e AdvocateOn Monday, Democratic WhipKatherine Clark (MassachusettsFifth District) joined the U.S.Environmental Protection AgenCTECATATwww.advocatenews.netPublishedEvery FridayWhip Clark, EPA celebrate $1.4Mfor clean water in Malden617-387-2200Special to Th e AdvocateMayor Gary Christenson is shown addressing the media as offi cials look on – Democratic WhipKatherine Clark (Massachusetts Fifth District), EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash,City of Malden Engineer Yem Lip, Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Aff airs SecretaryRebecca Tepper, Mass. Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quintin Palfrey and U.S.Senator Ed Markey’s Regional Director, Liam Horsman. (Courtesy photo)cy (EPA), Malden Mayor GaryChristenson, MassachusettsEnergy & Environmental Aff airsSecretary Rebecca Tepper, MassachusettsDepartment of EnvironmentalProtection (MassDEP)Commissioner Bonnie Heipleand other Massachusettsleaders to celebrate $1.4 millionin Bipartisan Infrastructure LawWATER | SEE PAGE 9Malden School Committee hiresDr. Timothy Sippel as new superintendentA 5-4 vote confi rms selection of candidate who comes frombackground in Worcester, Mass., and California school districtsBy Steve FrekerThe Malden School Committeevoted to hire Dr. TimothySippel as the next Superintendentof the Malden PublicSchools at a special meetingheld last Thursday night at MaldenCity Hall. Dr. Sippel, who acceptedthe job off er the sameevening, May 16, was in the processof negotiating a contractwith the School Committee earlierthis week.The School Committee choseDr. Sippel over a former MaldenPublic Schools and presentMedford Public Schools EnglishLanguage Learners (ELL) director,Paul Texeira, in a 5-4 vote.Voting in favor of Dr. Sippel wereDr. Timothy Sippel hasbeen hired as the nextSuperintendent of the MaldenPublic Schools by a 5-4 vote ofthe Malden School Committee.(Courtesy/Worcester Public Schools)School Committee Vice Chairand Superintendent SearchCommittee (SSC) Co-chair JenniferSpadafora (Ward 3), SSCCo-chair Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg(Ward 8) and School CommitteeMembers Dawn Macklin(Ward 4), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward5) and Keith Bernard (Ward 7).Voting for Texeira were MaldenMayor and School CommitteeChairperson Gary Christensonand School Committee MembersMichael Drummey (Ward1), Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2),and Joseph Gray (Ward 6).Ward 7’s Bernard nominatedDr. Sippel for selection whileWard 1’s Drummey, the lonSUPERINTENDENT| SEE PAGE 10he City of Malden has receivedan $881,600 MunicipalBlock Grant from the MassachusettsGaming Commissionthat will help fund a varietyof transportation and publicsafety improvements in thecommunity.That announcement wasmade this week by Mayor GaryChristenson who credited staffat the city’s Offi ce of StrategicPlanning and Community Development(OSPCD) for puttingtogether a comprehensiveand compelling grant application.The city received the fullamount it requested.This block grant will fund atotal of eight projects includingsix transportation initiativesand two public safety measures.The following is a list of the variousprojects that will move forwardthanks to the receipt ofthese funds:• $300,000 to complete the25 percent engineering designTEFriday, May 24, 2024Malden Receives Large Grantto Address Traffic and PublicSafety IssuesMayor Hails Collaborative Effortby City Staff on ApplicationGary ChristensonMayorpackage for the reconstructionof Broadway from the EverettCity Line to the MelroseCity Line. The city has been successfulin securing programmedfunding in the State Transportationimprovement Plan for theconstruction of these improvements;•$125,000 to implement a signaltiming improvement planGRANT | SEE PAGE 4Mayor submits $223.98 millionFY25 municipal budgetto Malden City CouncilAnother challenging year for city, but budgetis balanced with no projected job cutsBy Steve FrekerMayor Gary Christensonlast week submitted abalanced budget proposal of$223,985,932 to the Malden CityCouncil for its review.The $223.98 million figureBUDGET | SEE PAGE 7
Page 2THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES~ Attorneys at Law ~* PERSONAL INJURY* REAL ESTATE* FAMILY LAW* PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY* LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES14 Norwood StreetEverett, MA 02149Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM8 Norwood St.EverettMalden Ma yor Gar yChristenson speaks at theTeen Perspectives awardceremony. (Courtesy of The ILC)(617) 387-9810 SOpen Tues. - Sat.at 4:00 PMClosed Sun. & Mon.Announcing our Classic SpecialsDine In Only:* FREE Salad with purchase ofEntree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays* Cheese Pizza - Only $10Catch ALL TheLive SportsAction On OurLarge ScreenTV’sScan & Follow Us on Facebook!tudents from Everett, Maldenand Medford High Schoolscompeted in the annual TeenPerspectives contest hosted byThe Immigrant Learning Center(The ILC). They expressed theirtake on the theme “What immigrationmeans to me” throughessays, videos and works of art.Student finalists from first placethrough honorable mentionwere awarded cash prizes from$50 to $300 during the awardsceremony at The ILC’s headquartersin Malden on Friday, May17, 2024.The ceremony was attendwww.810bargrille.comedby the contestants and theirfamily members and teachers,School Committee membersand officials from all threeschool districts, including MaldenPrincipal Chris Mastrangelo,Everett Principal Dennis Lynchand Medford SuperintendentMarice Edouard-Vincent.Malden Mayor Gary Christensonaddressed the theme of thecompetition by sharing howimmigration has expanded hisGerard Tanetta, Raphael Orcino, Chris Mastrangelo, AngelaPhu, name unknown, Miaoyi Hu, Hadjar Yousfi, Vince Rivers,name unknown, Tsering Shakya, Jelani Tah, Mayor GaryChristenson (Courtesy of The ILC)worldview during his public tenure.Talking specifically of localhigh school graduates, he said,“It’s so gratifying to hear whenpeople come back, they feel likeit’s been such an advantage tohave lived in Malden, Medfordand Everett because they haveexperienced things like I have,and it gives them an advantagethat I don’t think other studentshave in other parts of the stateand country.”First prize essayist Simran Tamangfrom Everett High Schoolread her riveting story, “TheNose Ring on My Lip.” Throughthe cultural emblem of her nosering, Tamang shares her personaljourney from a child in Nepalto a scared fourth-grade “outsider”in Malden to becoming theconfident young adult she is today.The piece concludes withher saying, “The flow of my vocalresonance slowly maneuversmy nose ring out of my lips andback to its former residence. Nolonger are my lips sealed by theornament decorating my face.More so, I am delighted to upholda piece of my culture in educationalsettings and beyond it.I am a presence who transcendsbeyond the nose ring that oncegoverned my life. I am an advocatefor my community, a skilledaccountant, and just a girl with anose ring. And proud of it.”In the visual art category, EverettHigh School student GabrielaPaniagua Castro finishedfirst for her vibrant and vivid artworkcalled “Nuevas Esperanzas/NewHopes.” In selecting thispiece, the judges described it as“a profound depiction of the aspirationshared by many immigrantsstriving for a better futurefor their children.”Three contestants were recognizedin the video category:Medford High School studentMichael Pach received the JournalisticAchievement Award;Medford High School studentMosammat Habiba received theNarrative Achievement Award;and Everett High School studentElisa Alves received the VisualAchievement Award. Otherfinalists included Malden HighSchool student Kathleen Yick forsecond-place essay, an anonymousMedford High School studentfor third-place essay, MaldenHigh School student MiaoyiHu for second-place artworkand Malden High Schoolstudent Hadjar Yousfi for thirdplaceartwork. In total, 14 studentsfrom all three high schoolsreceived honorable mentions.This year’s judges: Mark Puleofrom Brazilian Magazine, CarmelSalhi from Northeastern Universityand Jodie Zalk from MaldenReads for essays; videographerSeth Bender and AssociateDirector Anne D’Urso-Rosefrom Urban Media Arts for vidIMMIGRATION|SEE PAGE 4Local high school students sharetheir perspectives on immigrationWinners of Teen Perspectives contest announced
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 3Malden House delegation applauds passageof hospital regulatory reform billBill addresses health care cost control and hospital oversight requirements in the CommonwealthBOSTON - On May 16, 2024,the Massachusetts House ofRepresentatives passed (152-1)An Act enhancing the marketreview process, a bill that seeksto overhaul and update existingregulations surroundingstate oversight on hospitals andhealth care facilities in the Commonwealth.The legislation alsoaddresses ongoing critical servicesshortages and health carecost rises being experienced byresidents across the Commonwealth.As a response to the ongoingSteward Health Care crisis,this bill incorporates policy reformsaimed to protect patients,access to critical services, andsmaller community health careproviders. On May 20, 2024, theMassachusetts Senate referredthis legislation to its Committeeon Ways and Means.In recent years, Massachusettshas seen a signifi cant risein health care costs while the existinghealth care providers networkhas continued to face capacitystrains that have resultedin backlogs, closures and risingpremiums. If signed into law,An Act enhancing the marketreview process will be the mostsignifi cant health care cost controlmeasure passed by the Legislaturesince 2012 when thestate established the Health PolicyCommission (HPC) and theCenter for Health Informationand Analysis, as well as an annualbenchmark representinga goal for spending growth inthe industry.Aff ordability continues to be akey challenge for residents andemployers, placing a particularburden on the state’s low-income,minority and elderly populations.This new piece of legislationincludes provisions thatnot only prevents another crisising another crisis – throughstrengthening industry regulationsand oversight and ensuringeveryone is held accountable.”“MassachusettsResidents arecurrently experiencing unprecedentedturmoil in the qualityof care they receive due to theongoing Steward Health Carecrisis,” said State RepresentaPaulDonatoState Representativesimilar to Steward Health Carebut will strengthen protectionsfor patients against loss of servicesby requiring an independentimpact analysis from HPCregulators as well as plans toguarantee access to replacementservices in the event ofa closure of critical health careservice by a provider. The legislationwill also require any entityseeking to open an ambulatorysurgery center in an area alreadyserved by an independent communityhospital to fi rst securethe support of that preexistingfacility. This measure will reinforcesmaller community hospitalsagainst threatening expansionsby larger academic medicalcenters into communities alreadybeing serviced.“This bill takes a critical stepforward by provided enhancedprotections to any Massachusettsresident who fi nds themselvesin need of critical healthcare services,” said State RepresentativeSteve Ultrino (D-Malden).“For many communities,costs, waitlists and backlogshave prevented our residentsfrom accessing much neededcare. This bill will ensure thestate does its part in preventSteveUltrinoState RepresentativeKate Lipper-GarabedianState Representativetive Paul Donato (D-Medford).“This landmark legislation willfocus on stabilizing our healthHOSPITAL | SEE PAGE 7Window Glass & Screen Repair
Page 4THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024IMMIGRATION | FROM PAGE 2eos; and artist Bitho Faustin, EdRocha, founder and president ofRola Corporation and Rola Languages,Pam Shanley from ArtsCollaborative Medford, AnnaThai from Anna Thai Embroideryand Kevin Thai from Three CirclesStudio for visual arts.All of this year’s submissions aswell as previous year’s winnerscan be seen on The ILC’s websiteat https://www.ilctr.org/contest.About The Immigrant LearningCenter, Inc.The ILC, of Malden, Mass., isa nonprofit organization thatgives immigrants a voice inthree ways. The English LanguageProgram provides free,year-round English for Speakersof Other Languages classes;the Public Education Instituteinforms Americans aboutimmigrants and immigration inthe United States, and the Institutefor Immigration Researchproduces multidisciplinary researchon immigrants and immigrationto the United States. Formore information, visit http://www.ilctr.org.Forestdale Park supports Haitianimmigrants with ‘Helping Hands’clothing driveForestdale Park Senior Livingrecently hosted a clothingLawrence 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 Lien* Personal Injury* Bankruptcy* Wrongful Death* Zoning/Permitting Litigation300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.netdrive for the Immigrant FamilyServices Institute (IFSI) in supportof Haitian immigrants inneed. A team of residents andstaff from the assisted livingcommunity dropped off donationsof new and lightly usedclothing to the newly openedMalden location, making for ahighly rewarding experience.This clothing drive is partof a larger initiative that ForestdalePark has taken on tosupport those migrating fromHaiti – called their “HelpingHands” project. The inspirationfor “Helping Hands” came aboutafter residents and associates atForestdale saw the overwhelmingneed for aid among Haitianimmigrants fleeing the escalatinghumanitarian crisis intheir home country. The ForestdalePark community sought away to help these immigrants,many of whom have found aCelebrating Our 52nd YearDan - 1972OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY!MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES!Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes* Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes* Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATESDon’t Wait! Get What You Smoke NOW! 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(Courtesy photo)new home in Massachusetts.Throughout the year, ForestdalePark will be raising fundsto support several nonprofit organizationsin the area that areproviding invaluable aid and resources,such as clothing and hygieneproducts, for immigrantsin need.“Helping Hands” has alreadyhad a meaningful impact onForestdale’s residents, their familiesand staff, providing the inGRANT| FROM PAGE 1on north Main Street, intersectioncontrol evaluation at theintersection of Main and SalemStreets; signal timing and geometricstudy of the intersectionof Main, Charles, MadisonStreets and Eastern Ave.;• $55,000 to construct pedestriansignalization and vehicledetection on Broadway;• $160,000 to construct a mastarmedmounted overhead pedestrianactuated flashing signal,associated pushbuttonsand advance warning signs ata currently uncontrolled intersectionon Main Street adjacentto the southeast corner of BellRock Park;• $35,000 to construct the installationof an overhead pedestrianflashing beacon atMain, Wigglesworth and Judsonstreets;• $60,000 to prepare an inventoryof citywide traffic signal operationsand electrical systemsconditions to improve signaloperations and maintenancecitywide;• $84,217 to purchase a seriesof traffic calming devicesincluding portable radar speedsigns and message sign trailersfor the Malden Police Departcredibleopportunity to gainnew perspectives and witnessfirsthand the transformative impacttheir actions can have. Theinitiative has also fostered anenvironment of empathy andsolidarity, strengthening bondsthroughout Forestdale Park andinto the greater community.For more info about ForestdalePark, call 781-333-8903 orvisit the community’s website,www.ForestdalePark.com.ment’s use; and• $62,380 to provide all swornMalden Police Department Officerswith de-escalation, implicitbias, and use of force training.In making the grant announcement,Mayor Christensonsaid, “This was a collaborativeeffort with OSPCD, MaldenPolice and Engineering Staff topackage a proposal that wouldreceivehigh marks from the GamingCommission and providemuch-needed grant dollars tofund these important communityprojects. Much credit goesto Bekah McPheeters, OSPCD’sSustainability & Grants Manager,who was assisted in theapplication process by PoliceChief Glenn Cronin, OSPCDTransportation Planner JackWitthaus and City EngineerYem Lip.”According to the GamingCommission’s guidelines, thisMunicipal Block Grant Programwas designed to give municipalitiesin the vicinity of gaming establishments(Encore Casino inEverett) some certainty regardingthe availability of mitigationfunds to their communities. Eligibleprojects must show thatthey address casino related impactson a community.
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Page 6THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024~ Malden Musings ~Saint Rocco 2024 On My Mind50The faces of San Rocco: Mike, John & Dave Cagno, Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti.By Peter LevineEEastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus(781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.comvery San Rock weekend, theoriginal 1929 Rocco statueDr. Priti AmlaniDr. Bhavisha Patel* Restorative Dentistry* Cosmetic Dentistry* Implant Restoration* Zoom Whitening* Teeth in a Day - All on 6* Invisalign* CEREC Crowns(Single Visit Crowns)* Root Canal Treatment* Sedation Dentistry~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~BeforeAftersits in Vinnie Della Gatta’s baywindow on Pearl Street. Notfar from the original, the 2024replacement has found a newhome when he isn’t displayedthe second weekend in Auguston the streets of Edgeworth.Next time you’re walking, runningor driving down PearlStreet on your way to Pisa Pizzaor to watch an athletic eventat Macdonald Stadium, take amoment as you pass the ItalianAmerican Citizens’ Club (121Pearl St.) and look up. There he isin all his loving glory and splendor,San Rocco himself (albeitthe second?). Displayed in thebay window of the Club, lookingdown on his faithful pilgrims,showering his love and benedictionon all who pass by – alsomaking sure there are no shenanigansgoing on at the boccecourt.They say tradition dies hard;we know that for the truth inEdgeworth where the Saint RoccoFeast is going on 10 decadesstrong. The “Unofficial Mayorof Edgeworth,” Dom Fermano,put into words what many ofus who grew up in Edgeworthfeel in our hearts: “It is importantnot to forget the memoriesthat you have made throughyour lifetime and to share themwith your family and friends sothat they stay alive. The memoriesof the Saint Rocco Feast remindme of the happiness andsimple life we had as youngsters;the close-knit communityof Edgeworth, especially duringthe Feast when all came togetheras one; the sadness of seeingthe elderly shed a tear whenpraying to San Rock for his helpand guidance. It is also a reminderof Saint Peter’s Parish and itsmany achievements. To not holdreverence for this Feast, in myopinion, would be a great injusticeto those families, friends andrelatives who are no longer withus. It keeps alive the Italian heritagebrought to this country bythese Edgeworth families overthese many years.”Like expat Nick Gizzi, growingup in Edgeworth, we feelwe have learned a great deal oflife lessons. Lessons that havehelped us through our journeysthus far: cool stuff , such as pride,loyalty and most importantlynever, ever forgetting where youcame from; but most of all, familyfi rst. To the loved ones no longerwith us who are looking overus, this one’s for you! With thatsaid, in loving memory (a verypartial list) of those who camebefore us ...● Phil Longo● Eddie Trabucco● Nancy Cagno● Eddie “The Greek” DiGiantommaso●Anthony “Papa Tony” Spadafora●Dorothy Drago Levine● Lucille Spadafora● Jimmy Palermo● Joan & Tony Pisaturo● Eleanor & Frank Molinari● Laura Damiano● Robert Ultrino● Beverly SettemioIt is said in “Malden Musings”...● “Sherman, set the WaybackMachine to...” As reported byThe Malden Advocate of 1985,“Malden This Week” on March28: “All-American ‘Kitten’ Callahanaka Lady Godiva...Duringthe NCAA Swimming and Divingchampionships held earlierthis month at Justus AquaticCenter in Orlando Florida, Malden’sKathleen ‘Kitten’ Callahan,in the 3-meter diving competition,fi nished 7th out of 47 of thebest divers in the nation, qualifyingfor the prestigious ‘All-American’award. Amazingly, Kathleensuff ered a serious rib injurycompeting at Yale Universitylast November, but despite theinjury, she qualifi ed for the nationalcompetition at the NewEngland meet held in Springfield Mass where a score of 390points must be reached in elevendives. Kathleen’s score at theNCAA meet was 406.40. Kittenis the daughter of Peggy andPaul Callahan and is a junior atthe University of Maine.”● Kit calls Williamstown homethese days, worked as a divingcoach at Williams College, is BillyCallahan’s niece, is married toJohn (Koch), has a daughter Annie,a stepson named Chris, anda granddaughter Blake. Hopeyou’re well, Kitten! By the way,miss your brother Richie everysingle day.● Discovering all the uniquenooks and crannies as we walkthe streets of Malden duringour twice-a-week morning constitutions,my brother Joe and Idiscovered possibly one of themost distinctive houses in Malden.Across the street from TommyStein’s old house at 121 AvonSt. is a one-of-a-kind mini castle.Slate roof, copper gutters, customstained glass, turrets and –from what I have read – an “incrediblecathedral master suitewith skylights, exposed beams,and sliders!” Beautifully maintainedlandscaping on a quietneighborhood street in Edgeworth?Fuhgeddaboudit!● Salemwood Custodial EngineerJimmy Tucker and his wifeJean (Pisaturo) in the Controller’sOffi ce, please accept my sincerestcondolences on the loss ofyour beautiful mother Song ChaTucker. Didn’t know your mom,Jimmy, but looking at the collectionof photos at the funeralhome I could see she led a wonderfullife surrounded by a lovingfamily. May her memory bea blessing, my friends.Apropos of the Saint RoccoFeast...● The Feast means manythings to countless people.Communal for some, spiritualfor others, it holds timeless childhoodmemories and traditionsthat for many of us shaped ourMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 7Mayor seeks members for Historical Commission HOSPITAL | FROM PAGE 3Mayor Gary Christenson isreaching out to Malden residentsin an eff ort to fi ll four vacancieson the Historical Commission.Two of the vacancies are for “alternatemembers” who act as a principalmember in the case of theabsence or inability of a principalmember to act. The vacancies arethe result of retirements and thepassing of a longtime member.The Historical Commission is aBUDGET | FROM PAGE 1represents an increase of justunder 5%, or about $10 million,over last year's FY24 fi gure of$213.8 million.Mayor Christenson, in his transmittalletter to the City Council,noted several key points in relationto the FY25 budget proposalincluding that the MaldenPublic Schools are fully fundedas to Net School Spending; theend of the added American RescuePlan (ARPA) funds after thisyear's budget; and that there areno projected job cuts on the cityof school side.Education spending continuesto be the biggest portionof the budget, again over $90million."Not surprisingly, educationfunding remains our biggestcost and our biggest priority.We have repeatedly called foran equitable formula for schoolfunding. The current formulawill continue to overburdenour local fi nances with requiredcontribution increases that willseven-member Board appointedby the Mayor. The Commissionwas established in 1973 as alocal historical commission pursuantto M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section8(d) to assist with the preservation,protection and developmentof the historical or archeologicalassets of Malden. Applicantsshould have a keen interestin architecture and historical preservation.Members are appointedforce us to make some tough decisionsin other areas of city services,"Mayor Christenson stated."There is no easy answer, butwe know we are making progressin gaining the understandingnecessary to address this importantissue, and we know ourstate delegation is committedto partnering with us in doingso," he added."The Fiscal Year 2025 budgetis a fi scally responsible plan, anda foundational basis of the city'sannual operations," Mayor Christensontold the Councillors in hisbudget letter. "We are in a strongposition having been responsiblewith past budgets."We have also been realisticabout the challenges that lieahead and the importance ofmaking diffi cult choices today tocontinue to provide critical serviceswhile ensuring we neverput the city at risk," Mayor Christensonadded.The Mayor also thanked hisbudget team for its continueddiligence and hard work in helpingkeep the city on solid fi nantothree-year terms and the Commissionmeets as needed on adate and time to be determined.To apply, please complete theonline Boards and CommissionsApplication in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication.Foradditional questions, pleaseemail kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org.The deadline for acceptingapplications is Tuesday,June 4, 2024, at 5 p.m.cial footing.I would like to once againthank Chief Strategy OfficerRonald Hogan and Chief FinancialOfficer Chuck Ranaghanwho have been working onthis budget and for the continuedimprovement of our transformativeapproach since January,"Mayor Christenson stated. "I also want to thank our DepartmentHeads who actively participatedin the budget processthrough this new platform, resultingin a budget that we canall be proud of."The City Council referred thebudget proposal to its FinanceCommittee for review, whichwill not go over most departments'budgets with departmentheads.The Council may not add tothe budget proposal in its voting,but is allowed to cut fromthe budget is it deems necessary.The Council must approve thebudget by June 30 or before thatdate, so as to ensure operationsbegin for the next FY25 on July1, 2024.care system, while strengtheningoversight and accountabilityinto the industry to ensurethat all residents have access toa more equitable and aff ordablelevel of care.”“Provisions of this legislationincluding changes to the MassachusettsHealth Policy Commissionand reforms to improvethe fi nancial security ofcommunity hospitals are criticalto ensuring the long-termsustainability of vital communityhealth centers like MelroseWakefield Hospital, whichserves as a bedrock in this region,”said State RepresentativeKate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose).“The bill further takes importantsteps toward transparency,accountability, and accessibilityregarding the provisionof care at our hospitals andhealth care facilities across theCommonwealth.”RON’S OILCallForPRICEMELROSE, MA02176NEWCUSTOMER’SWELCOMEACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER(781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884100 GALLON MINIMUM425r Broadway, SaugusLocated adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 Southin Saugus at the intersection of Walnut StreetWe are on MBTA Bus Route 429781-231-1111We are a Skating Rink withBowling Alleys, Arcade andtwo TV’s where the ballgames are always on!PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE12-7 p.m.SundayMondayTuesday$9.00Price includes Roller SkatesRollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional costPrivate Parties7:30-11 p.m.WednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday$10.00Price includes Roller SkatesAdult Night 18+ OnlyPrivate PartiesPrivate Parties4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11.18+ Adults Only After 7 PM12-9 p.m.$9.00Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m.Sorry No Checks - ATM on siteRoller skate rentals included in all pricesInline Skate Rentals $3.00 additionalBIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLEwww.roller-world.com
Page 8THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024UMA announces RFP bids for facility feasibility studyUrban Media Arts (UMA) isthe media arts center locatedon Pleasant Street inMalden, Mass. UMA is lookingto provide an open, engagingand welcoming multiculturalspace for artists, communitygroups and students (bothadults and children) and tofully utilize the 7,000 squarefeet of the facility. UMA is issuinga Requests for Proposals(RFP) to hire an architecturalfi rm to perform a faciliGerryD’AmbrosioAttorney-at-LawIsYour Estate in Order?Do you have an update Will, HealthCare Proxy or Power of Attorney?If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation.14 Proctor Avenue, Revere(781) 284-5657Aty feasibility study.During the RFP process,UMA will be asking fi rms tocreate an outline for a facilityfeasibility study to be evaluatedin the fi rst part; then onceselected the winning fi rm willbe granted a full contract tocomplete a feasibility study.We highly encourage BIPOCand female-owned fi rms toapply. The deadline for submissionis Wednesday, June12, 2024, by 4 p.m. There willUrban Media Arts‘Seeds of Change’: Malden youthexplore food justice with AsianCommunity Development Corp.sian Voices of OrganizedYouth for Community Empowerment(A-VOYCE) invitesyou to “Seeds of Change,” afree event for the Malden community.Join this organizationfor fun educational activitiesabout the life cycle of food onFriday, May 31, from 2:30 to5:30 p.m. at Malden City Hallbe a one-time walk throughof the facility for interestedapplicants held on Wednesday,May 29, at 11:00 a.m.For more information aboutthe process, to read the fullRFP and to sign up for thewalk through, please visithttps://urbanmediaarts.org/inviting-rfp-bids-for-feasibility-study/– or click onthe blog post at urbanmediaarts.org.Plaza!A-VOYCEis the youth proORANGEROSE FOUNDATIONBOCCE TOURNAMENT FORTHE ERSILIA CUPTO BENEFITORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST VICTIMS OFDOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROVIDEEDUCATION.Orange Rose Foundation is proud to announce the ORFBocce Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 1st at theMethuen Sons of Italy, 459 Merrimack St, Methuen at 8:00am. First place team wins The Ersilia Cup and a $1000cash prize. Second place team wins a $450 cash prize.Please join our fun competition and worthy cause! It is agreat time with great people! Enter a team of four for $200or as an individual for $50. No experience needed! We willteach you how to play! Cost includes a souvenir t-shirt andBBQ by Chef Rocco! Various table raffles including a brickof Lottery tickets! Please consider playing, being asponsor or donating a raffle prize!SPONSORED BY:SABATINO INSURANCEMastrocola Insurance519 Broadway LLCRichardson FamilyTotten FamilyAces GroupBoisvert Electrical LLCMayor Carlo & Stacy DeMariaAtty Joseph D. CataldoMetropolitan Credit UnionThe Advocate NewspapersCouncilor Anthony DiPierroPower Edge Hockey SkillsUniversal Screening StudioThe Sign ShopGianna & Marlenegpa.bizThe Nicholas FamilyBoston Light Sourcegram of the Asian CommunityDevelopment Corporation(ACDC) that runs in Malden andBoston’s Chinatown. A-VOYCEseeks to empower high schoolagedyouths to be advocatesand community organizers intheir neighborhoods. Programmingincludes workshops onAsian American history andidentity, community buildingactivities and a collaborative,youth-driven project that addressesan issue in the youths’local communities.This year, youth learnedabout food access in theirneighborhoods and connectedit to broader social issues.A-VOYCE explored food distributionand waste managementmethods, including communityfridges, compostingand the relationship betweenfood justice, labor and AsianAmerican history.One A-VOYCE youth says, “Ilove all the moments I spendwith A-VOYCE! From findingout where our food comesfrom at Stop & Shop to brainstormingan event, we knowmore about our community,not just from doing, but alsofrom talking and listening toeach other.”At “Seeds of Change” youthwill lead seed bomb making,pot painting, cookie decoratingand food mapping and willexhibit the brochures and comicsthey designed. The MysticRiver Watershed Association,Malden River Works andthe Friends of the Malden Riverwill educate residents on localenvironmental justice work.The event will bring Maldencommunity members togetherto learn about food justice.Attendees will also get to celebratethe work of their localyouth.ACDC Youth Program AssociateEmma Ishida says, “Thisyear’s A-VOYCE group has nineseniors graduating, so 2024will also be a bittersweet sendofffor youth who have stayedinvolved throughout highschool. This will be a refl ectionof their growth as a cohort overthe last several years!”About Asian Community DevelopmentCorporation: Since1987, ACDC has been workingin underserved and immigrantAsian American communitiesin Greater Boston, Maldenand Quincy by buildingaff ordable homes and vibrantspaces, empowering familieswith asset-building tools andstrengthening communitiesthrough resident and youthleadership and civic engagement.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 9WATER | FROM PAGE 1(2021) funding that will replacelead pipes in Malden and helpthe City of Malden ensure safedrinking water for its residents.“Every family deserves accessto clean drinking water, yet dangerouslead pipes can still befound in homes across America— including right here in Massachusetts’Fifth District,” said CongresswomanClark. “With ourhistoric Infrastructure Law, PresidentBiden and Democrats deliveredthe resources to rebuildour economy and make this basicpublic health investment incommunities like Malden. I’mproud to have helped securethis funding, and I will continuefi ghting until every kitchen faucetruns clean and clear.”In addition to this fundingfrom the Bipartisan InfrastructureLaw, Whip Clark securedover $3 million in federal moneyin 2022 for Malden’s lead piperemoval project.The City of Malden – with extensivelead service lines withinits distribution system – hasbeen working diligently withMassDEP for about 20 years todocument and eliminate leadpipes. They have completed 265test pit explorations to identifylead service lines, and the cityis looking to classify 1,600 unknownservices within their system.Additionally, they have developeda robust GIS system totrack and document their progress,and their plans for customersurveys, home inspectionsand multilingual educationalmaterials to help every residentunderstand the scienceare on track.“Our goal is simple, yet essential:to assure that everyonehas clean, safe drinking water.That’s why identifying and replacinglead service lines is crucial;it can protect our communities,especially the most vulnerable,from lead exposure,”said EPA Regional AdministratorDavid W. Cash. “New Englandhas some of the oldesthousing stock in the country,and no one—no matter wherethey live—should have to worryabout lead in their drinkingwater and what comes out ofthe tap. This funding from theBipartisan Infrastructure Lawprovides the much-needed reMayorGary Christenson, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark(Mass. Fifth District), EPA Regional Administrator David W.Cash, and Mass. Director of Federal Funds and InfrastructureQuintin Palfrey are shown some of the lead pipe replacementwork by a construction worker on Monday. (Courtesy photo)sources to help deliver on thatpromise—to replace every leadpipe and ensure clean, safedrinking water for all.”“This investment by theBiden-Harris Administrationpositions Massachusetts to continueremoving lead from historicdrinking water infrastructure,”said MassDEP CommissionerBonnie Heiple. “We’vemade great strides in removinglead pipes, but some remainand have been in place for nearlya century. It is high time to fi nishthis work, and we’re gratefulfor the municipal partnershipsand federal funding that makethis possible.”“We are grateful to DemocraticWhip Clark for her supportof the Bipartisan InfrastructureLaw and for helpingsecure this important fundingfor Malden,” said Mayor Christenson.“This funding will allowfor the replacement of boththe public and private sides oflead service lines and removea signifi cant health hazard forlow-income residents who cannotaff ord the cost. Thank youalso to our Engineering Departmentled by Director YemLip and to MassDEP and EPAbecause it is these partnershipsthat will create healthierand safer environments forour families.”For more information, includingstate-by-state allotmentof 2024 funding, and a breakdownof EPA’s lead Drinking WaterState Revolving Fund, pleasevisit EPA’s Drinking Water website:www.epa.gov/groundwater-and-drinking-water/engaging-community-lead-service-lines.For help on identifyinglead service lines in yourhome, check out EPA’s ProtectYour Tap: A Quick Check forLead, an online step-by-stepguide, on www.epa.gov. Theguide also provides tips on actionsto reduce lead exposurein drinking water, informationon certified laboratories forwater testing and resources tolearn more.
Page 10THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024A Bird’s Eye View of Malden:Kierstead Park ConstructionAccording to Alex Pratt, DeputyDirector of the MaldenOffi ce of Strategic Planning andCommunity Development, “Thenew playground will have colorfuland accessible play structures,swings, and safety surfacing,with lighter, reflectivecolors to reduce heat island effect.A large open green spacefor fl exible uses like picnicking,running, and games creates distancebetween the playgroundand the Eastern Ave sidewalk.The ballfi eld’s backstop and irrigationwill be replaced and upgraded,and the fi eld itself willbe rotated slightly to improveplayability and safety. Other siteamenities include new playerareas, bleachers, benches, walkingpaths, lighting, trees, bicycleparking, landscaping, trash receptacles,fencing, and utilities.Construction will be completedin fall 2024.”This $2.2 million project is supportedby Mayor Gary Christensonand Ward 7 Councillor ChrisSimonelli and is administered bythe Offi ce of Strategic Planningand Community Development.(Article & aerial photographyby: Joseph Turner, JoeTurner607@aol.com)On the corner of Eastern Ave and Willow Streets in Malden is the renovation and creation of a new playground and park. An aerial photograph and a site mapare shown above.SUPERINTENDENT | FROM PAGE 1gest-serving and most seniorMalden School Committeemember, nominated Texeira.The vote came Thursday evening,May 16, after two sessionsof formal, public interviews ofthree fi nalists in the City CouncilChambers at Malden CityHall before the members of theSchool Committee. All membersof the School Committee werepresent in person at the two sessions,except for Ward 4’s Macklin,who participated and ultimatelyvoted on Thursday virtually,via Zoom.There was a fourth finalist,Robin Desmond, former ChiefAcademic Offi cer of the LowellPublic Schools, but she acceptedanother position as Superintendentof Leominster PublicSchools the day before theMalden fi nalist interviews. Twoof the fi nalist candidates – BrentConway, an Assistant Superintendentin the Pentucket RegionalSchool District and Texeira,ELL Director in the MedfordPublic Schools and formerlyof Malden’s district – were interviewedfor approximately 45minutes each on Monday evening,May 13. Dr. Sippel was interviewedon May 16 due to thedeparture of Desmond from theoriginal four-fi nalist pool.Following Dr. Sippel’s interview,it was not immediatelyclear which next steps would betaken by the School Committee,with some of the members sayingthey “could go either way,”as in taking more time to furtherdiscuss the candidates withtheir constituents, or, deliberatingand voting that evening ona candidate.The School Committee ViceChair and SSC Co-chair, aftersome discussion amongthe members, did note that“there was a time factor” inMalden’s process. “We have alreadylost one potential candidate,”Spadafora said, referringto Desmond accepting theLeominster post, “and there isanother vote in another communitytomorrow.” In the lattercase, Spadafora was referring toa vote by the city of Lawrence’sSchool Committee on a new superintendent,where Dr. Sippelwas one of four candidates forthat post. Ward 7 School Committeemember Bernard concurredon the time factor andsoon after that part of the discussionformally nominated Dr.Sippel for the post.The members of the SchoolCommittee were clearly splitin their support of the twocandidates nominated forthe post.Mayor Christenson spokestrongly in support of Texeira,Director of ELL Education andTitle III in Medford, who cameup through the Malden PublicSchools as an educational leaderand ELL director before departingfor Medford several yearsago. “For a number of years wehave been talking about growingour own and here is someonewho has exactly the qualitiesand passion to lead ourschools that comes from within,”Mayor Christenson said. “Mr.Texeira is an excellent choice asour next superintendent and isready to lead. We would standfor him with support and mentorshipto ensure his success atthis position.”The Mayor and others pointedout that Malden has gone outsidethe district for its past twosuperintendents, and that thelongevity the School Committeemembers have expressed adesire for has not materialized.Here was a chance in Texeira,the Mayor and School Committeemembers Drummey, McCarthyand Gray agreed, to hiresomeone familiar with the districtand many of the personneland staff in place “to hit theground running.”Vice Chair Spadafora said shewas in favor of Dr. Sippel “primarilyfor the experience factor.[Dr. Sippel] has had demonstratedexperience in central administrationand supervision ofa school district, which we can’tsay about some of our past selectees.Here is an opportunityto go with the experience.”The vote was 5-4 in favor of Dr.Sippel, a one-vote simple majority,which is the minimumrequired in Malden. It was thethird consecutive split in thepast three superintendent selections:this year 2024, in 2021when present SuperintendentDr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy washired and in 2017 when formerSuperintendent John Oteri(2017-2021) was selected.The next superintendentof the Malden Public Schoolscomes from the Worcester PublicSchools (WPS), where he hasbeen employed for the past fi veyears in two educational leadershippositions, the most recentpost as Executive Directorof Schools for the WPS SouthQuadrant, which includes 13schools – elementary, middleschools, high schools – morethan 6,000 students, since October2022.Dr. Sippel, who is bilingualand speaks fl uent Spanish, alsoserved as Manager for Instructionand School Leadershipfor Secondary Schools for theWorcester Public Schools from2020 to October 2022. Beforerelocating to the East Coast,where he completed his doctoralstudies at Harvard UniversityGraduate School of Education,he spent most of his educationalcareer on the West Coast,in California, where from 19912017he was fi rst a classroomteacher, then an Assistant Principaland Principal at John MuirHigh School – with just over1,000 students – located in Pasadena,Calif.Dr. Sippel, when hiring negotiationsare confi rmed, on July1 will replace Dr. Noriega-Murphy,whose contract expires onJune 30.For Advertising with Results,call The Advocate Newspapersat 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 11Memorial Day 2024Though we can never repay our debt to them,we honor those men and womenStateRepresentativeStevenUltrinoMayorGaryChristenson& The Citizens of MaldenJason LewisState SenatorCouncillor-At-LargeCraigSpadaforaCouncillor PresidentStephenWinslowCouncillor-At-LargeKarenColón HayesPaul J. DonatoState RepresentativeWard 2 School CommitteeRobMcCarthyWard 7 CouncillorChrisSimonelliMalden Trans / Malden Taxi781-322-5050Lester, Peggy & David Morovitz
Page 12THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024~ Celebrating Malden’s Jewish History ~Ed Ames, a legendary singer and actorBy Inna BabitskayIn the 1940s, the Urick brothersplayed for the troops at USArmy and Navy bases and performedat charity events. Theirharmonic singing was noted,and they got a one-week engagementat one of the prestigiousnightclubs in Boston, TheFox and Hounds. However, theycould easily win the hearts ofthe club's patrons and owners,so their contract was extendedfor several months. Though Edwas still a high school student,he looked older than 21, whichallowed him to sing at clubs.In 1946, brothers performedat the popular Boston's LatinQuarter nightclub, which wasfounded by Lou Walters (the fatherof outstanding TV journalistBarbara Walters) and later belongedto media magnate MichaelRedstone.When cousin Lennie left thegroup, Joe Urick had to join it.According to Joe’s daughter Joellen,his mother Sarah askedhim to stay with brothers, “Becauseif they made it, that wasfour kids out of the ghetto.” AndJoe “made a very difficult decision,”forfeiting his dream because“opera was his true love.”Thus, was born the famousfamily singing group, laterknown as the Ames Brothers.They were not only very musicallytalented but also unusuallytall (all six-footers), athleticallybuilt, and good-looking. Fromthe very beginning, they easilycharmed their audience withtheir beautifully sounding voices,natural acting talents, gracefulmovements on stage, andoutgoing personalities.Quartet's national-wide careerThey decided to try themselvesin New York, moved toWoodside in Queens, and beganto seek auditions. As Ed recalled,“We were so poor thatwe walked from our home mostevery day to New York City becausewe didn't have the fortycents in round-trip subway fare.Although our clothes were tornand tattered, they were cleanas we visited agencies seekingwork.” However, no club ownerwanted to hire a male singinggroup without tenors. Showbusiness’ stereotypes preventedthe perception of a vocal magicthat was created by the smoothbaritones Gene, Vic, and Ed (whooften sang the leading part) andJoe's rich bass. It is interestingthat, according to musicologists,siblings can create the best vocalharmony.They continued their attempts,but were turned downagain and again. Sometimesthey felt despair but didn’t surrender.The Urick brothers weretaught to be resilient, persistent,and courageous and to meetdifficulties with humor. Vic’sjokes, as an acknowledged family'scomedian, helped thema lot.Finally, their efforts were rewardedwhen they got a jobwith popular singer and bandleaderArt Mooney (1911–1993).Among Mooney’s biggest hitswere “I'm Looking Over a FourLeaf Clover,” “Baby Face”, “Bluebirdof Happiness” (1948), “Nuttin'For Christmas” and “Honey-Babe”(1955). Originally fromLowell, Massachusetts, Mooneywanted to help the talentedyoung singers from his nativestate.Later, the brothers had a meetFox&Hounds Club location (448 Beacon St.,Boston)ing with another prominent personin a musical world, JacquesL. Wolfe (1896–1973). He was aRomanian-born Jewish-Americansongwriter, who composedmusic in African American style.Wolfe helped brothers to find ajob at the all-African AmericanApollo Theater in Harlem. Keenobservers, very soon they wereable to successfully perform AfricanAmerican spiritual songs,being the only Caucasian groupwho could do it.The final step in transformationinto the popular singinggroup happened after themeeting with the famous Jewish-Americanhumorist, songwriter,shows’ host, and stagedirector Abe Burrows (1910–1985). It was Burrows, who advisedbrothers to change theirgroup's name to the shorterand easier-pronounced version,Ames. (It is interesting thatAmes means “truth” in Yiddish,The Ames Brothers (Joe, Gene, Vic, & Ed)and there were a few Ames Yiddishnewspapers in Boston, NY,and abroad.) Under that namebrothers went into the musicalhistory of the USA.The Ames Brothers sang socharismatically that they couldconquer not only the patronsof the Strand and Roxy theatersand Leon and Eddie’s nightclubbut even the most serious musicalcritics. At the beginningof their career, they toured alot, performing in Hollywood,Washington, Baltimore, Chicago,and other places.In 1949, the Ames Brotherssigned with Coral Records andbecame the first group to recordfor this company.Their first hit, “Forever andEver," with the popular orchestraof an American big bandleader and arranger Russ Morgan(1904–1969), was recordedin 1949.The Ames Brothers recordedtheir great double-sided hit “RagMop/Sentimental Me” in the1950s (with a million records).Later, they made 2.5 million recordsfor “Sentimental Me.”As Ralph W. Emerson said, “Everyartist was first an amateur.”The Ames Brothers had no formalmusical or acting education,and, understanding that harmonicsinging was not enough,they studied the basics of dramaand dancing, making their performancesreally enchanting.They combined solo songs, elementsof comedy, and impersonationsthat drew the audienceeven more.To be continued...(Inna Babitskaya is a MaldenHistorian; a Member of MaldenHistorical Commission, and Authorof historical books “FromMaldon to Malden”, “Time ofConverse” & “Fellsmere Park –Emerald of Malden”)CHA named to Newsweek’s List of Best Maternity Hospitals 2024Recognized for excellence in reducing pregnancy riskFor the fourth year, CambridgeHealth Alliance (CHA),a community health systemserving Cambridge, Somervilleand Boston’s metro-northcommunities, has been namedto Newsweek’s list of Best MaternityHospitals. This prestigiousaward is presented byNewsweek and Statista Inc.,the world-leading statisticsportal and industry rankingprovider. High-quality maternitycare provided from pregnancythrough birth and postpartumis key to the long-termhealth of newborns and womenwho give birth. Given that maternitycare is a major componentof health care, Newsweekand Statista have partnered toidentify America’s Best MaternityHospitals in 2024. The awardslist can currently be viewed onNewsweek’s website.This honor reflects CHA’s extensiveefforts to reduce pregnancyrisk and support equitablepatient care. CHA employsa model of collaborative interprofessionalcare, with a focuson shared decision makingwith patients.Three data sources wereused for the evaluation:● Nationwide online survey:Health care professionals andhospital managers with knowledgeabout maternity processes(e.g., neonatal and perinataldoctors, nurses and midwives)were asked to recommendleading maternity hospitalsin the USA● Medical Key PerformanceIndicators on hospitals with afocus on indicators relevant tomaternity careveys● Results from patient sur“Weare thrilled to be recognizedfor the fourth year ina row for Newsweek’s prestigiousaward,” said CHA’s chiefof Obstetrics and Gynecology,Tara Singh, MD. “We stronglybelieve in our vision to provideexcellent care for all, andwe thank our patients for recognizingour team’s hard work.”Like us on Facebook advocate newspaperFacebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 13Emmanuel BaptistChurch Women’s BrunchOn May 17, Emmanuel BaptistChurch hosted a Women’sBrunch in Malden, Mass.,with Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. VivianStephens-Hicks, Pastor ofBeyond Boundaries ChristianMinistries, discussing the confluence of spirituality and physicalhealth for holistic wellness.In addition, Dr. Stephens-Hicksprovided benefi cial strategiesfor self-care and mental healthawareness – www.awellnessconversation.comRev.Dr. Vivian StephensHicks,Pastor of BeyondBoundaries ChristianMinistriesFriends of the Fells advocates for Fells-friendlyupgrades to redevelopment proposal atStoneham Hospital site“The Residences at SpotPond,” a proposal by theGutierrez Company to demolishthe former site of the Boston RegionalMedical Center and builda 378-unit apartment complex,is nearing approval; the StonehamBoard of Appeals is expectedto wrap up hearings and issuea determination soon. Asthe site is surrounded on threesides by the Middlesex Fells Reservation,redevelopment effortshave faced public scrutinyfor many years, with concernsraised mostly about traffi c andpotential impacts to the adjacentforest.Proposed under the state’sGuest Speaker Rev. Dr. Vivian Stephens-Hicks addressesattendees. (Courtesy of Emmanuel Baptist Church)40B regional planning law, theproject enjoys a streamlinedplanning process. Nevertheless,Friends of the Fells hasbeen a vocal, persistent presenceduring this latest redevelopmentpush, sharing recommendationswith the developerand the Town and defendingthe values of the Fells at everyopportunity in public hearingsover the past four months.“We urge the Board of Appealsand the developer to give seriousconsideration to our setof conditions for approval thatwould protect the MiddlesexFells Reservation,” said Friendsof the Fells Executive DirectorChris Redfern.Friends of the Fells has recommendedpermit conditionsto make the project moreFells-friendly, including requiringthe developer to pay fora new trailhead and roadwaychanges to improve pedestrianand cyclist safety; add a trailheadparking lot to their siteplan; prohibit the use of second-generationanticoagulantrodenticides during demolition,construction and operationof the site; and use responsibly-sourcednative plants inlandscaping. “We support theaddition of more affordablehousing in Stoneham,” Redfernsaid. “However, we believe theproject should be improved totake into consideration the siteas an ‘inholding’ of the Fells, andinclude modifi cations to safeguardthe adjacent natural resourcesof the Fells and providenew amenities to allow the publicto sustainably enjoy and carefor the forest.”Friends of the Fells alsoasked the developer to makea direct contribution of atleast $200,000 to the MiddlesexReservation Fund, whichwas established by the statelegislature to support ongoingmaintenance of the Fells.“This housing proposal is anticipatedto be the fi nal redevelopmentproject by the GutierrezCompany at this site,” saidRedfern. “Considering the significant nature opportunitiesthe Fells provides to both newand existing residents, we believethe owner should make ameaningful investment in thesustainability of the Fells upon~ Guest Commentary ~End test and punish approachto education in MassachusettsBy Jessica Gold BootsEvery educator knows thatthe high-stakes nature ofthe MCAS means a signifi cantamount of learning time is eatenup by test prep, limiting ourexploration of diverse subjectsand impeding our ability toprovide a well-rounded education.A colleague added uptesting days for all required assessmentsand realized that almosta quarter of our days arespent testing students. Insteadof fostering a love for learning,educators like me fi nd themselvestrapped in a cycle of never-endingtest preparation, sacrificing opportunities to delveinto critical thinking, creativityand genuine understanding ofthe material.Malden educators and parentsknow that educationshould be about openingdoors to opportunity, not slammingthem shut. And that’s exactlywhy we’re raising concernsabout the MassachusettsComprehensive AssessmentSystem (MCAS) graduationrequirement. The currentsystem has denied high schooldiplomas to thousands of students,disproportionately impactingstudents with disabilities,English language learners,low-income students and studentsof color.Students without high schooldiplomas are at a severe disadvantagewhen pursuing careertraining, jobs and higher education.The Commonwealth remainsone of only 9 states stillenforcing the high-stakes testinggraduation requirements,despite widespread recognitionof its ineff ectiveness andinequity. That’s why familiesand educators are spearheadingthe charge for change.In public hearings in front ofthe Malden School Committee,educators raised concernsthat the MCAS graduation requirementreduces studentsto mere test scores, overshadowingtheir unique talents andpotential. Additionally, educatorsof English learners like myselfknow that academic Englishtakes 5-7 years to master.The Thrive Act would insteadrequire students to demonstratethey have met the state’shigh standards through all oftheir coursework and exams.It is not a departure from accountabilitybut a shift towardsa more comprehensiveevaluation of student achievement.By replacing the MCASgraduation requirement witha more accurate statewidemeasure grounded in ourhigh-quality curriculum, weaim to create a common educationalenvironment in whichevery student can demonstratemastery and reach theirfull potential.The detrimental effects ofthis testing regime extend beyondour students to the veryfabric of our education system.The Thrive Act seeks to rectifythis by putting students,communities and real learningat the forefront. Studentsare multidimensional individualswith diverse talents andstrengths that a single, highstakestest cannot accuratelymeasure. It’s heartening to seethe Malden City School Committeeadvocating for a shifttowards high-quality education.Now, it’s imperative forthose on Beacon Hill to followsuit by passing the Thrive Actand dismantling the barriersimposed by the MCAS graduationrequirement.Jessica Gold Boots is a teacherat Malden High School andserves as Vice President of theMalden Education Association.completion of the project.”“As co-chair of the MiddlesexFells Caucus, I strongly supportthe Friends of the Fells’permit condition request thatthe Gutierrez Company makea $200,000 contribution to theMiddlesex Fells ReservationFund,” said State RepresentativePaul Donato (D-Medford). “TheMiddlesex Fells ReservationFund was originally implementedby the legislature to supportand provide funds for the generalupkeep of the Fells. Whilethe planned development willbe crucial in providing aff ordablehousing options for residents,the permit condition requestset by the Friends of theFells will be integral in providingcritical funds towards themaintenance and preservationof the Middlesex Fells for yearsinto the future.”Public hearings continue withmeetings scheduled for May 21and May 29 (located at StonehamTown Hall at 35 CentralSt.). Details of the project canbe found at https://www.stoneham-ma.gov/270/Board-of-Appeals.Friendsof the Middlesex Fellsis a dynamic and growing nonprofit organization working inpartnership with the Departmentof Conservation & Recreationto promote the conservation,appreciation and sustainableenjoyment of the MiddlesexFells Reservation – www.fells.org
Page 14THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024GOLDEN TORNADO SPORTS ROUNDUP:Malden Baseball wins East Boston Strike Out CancerTourney with 7th Straight VictoryMalden High Girls Tennis goes undefeated (36-0!) for third straight season; Boys Tennis,Volleyball are GBL Champs; Boys Lacrosse & Girls Lacrosse both make StatesBy Jason MazzilliAbanner “Super Spring Season”rolls on for the MaldenHigh Golden Tornado SpringTeams, with more wins andmore Greater Boston Leagueand tournament championships.The Malden High GirlsTennis Team, ranked #24 in theMIAA Division 1 Power Rankings,just completed its thirdconsecutive undefeated season!Malden Girls Tennis onceagain is 12-0 and is a perfect36-0 and has a third straightGBL Championship – 2022,2023 and now 2024. Girls Tennisjoins Malden High Boys Tennisand first-year Head CoachBrian Sou (12-1) as GBL Champions.Boys Tennis is #29 in thePower Rankings. Also claiming aGBL title and a #25 power rankingin Division 1 is Malden HighBoys Volleyball, which is now at16-3 overall.All three teams – Girls andBoys Tennis and Boys Volleyball– are virtually assured ofa first-round MIAA Division 1State Tournament Home Gamewhen the seedings and bracketsare announced soon. AlsoState Tourney-bound are MalGIRLSSOFTBALLTeamEverettMedfordRevereLynn ClassicalLynn EnglishSomervilleMaldenChelseaBOYS BASEBALLTeamSomervilleMaldenLynn ClassicalTOURNEY CHAMPS: TheMalden High School BaseballTeam won its secondconsecutive (2023, 2024)Strike Out Colon CancerTournament Championshipin East Boston. (Advocate Photo)den High Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosseand Boys Baseball.Boys Lacrosse, led by record-setting,all-time schoolscoring leader Chad Robertson,and Girls Lacrosse, led byall-time career scorer MackenzieJenkins, are both headed tothe MIAA State Lacrosse Tournaments.Boys Lacrosse finishedthe regular season at 8-8and Girls Lacrosse, with its 12-9win over Medford this week, finishedat 10-8 overall.TOURNEY MVP: Tournament Most Valuable Player Ryan Bowdridge with his parents Katie andMike Bowdridge after the Championship Final Game. (Courtesy Photo)Malden Baseball winssecond consecutiveStrike Out Colon CancerTournament in East BostonFreshman Ryan Bowdridgeand senior captain Jake Simpsonled Malden High Baseballto a pair of wins and the Championshipin the 2024 StrikeOut Colon Cancer Tournamentin East Boston over this pastweekend. Bowdridge, whowas named tourney Most ValuablePlayer, threw six innings ofGBL All12-1Revere7-67-67-107-911-1 11-48-46-54-712-46-75-83-7 4-92-110-102-141-10GBL All12-2 15-48-48-613-49-95-125-113-hit baseball with 8 strikeoutsin a 12-3 win over MinutemanRegional on Saturday. He alsohad 2 hits and 2 RBIs. He improvedto a perfect 6-0 on themound. On Sunday, in a wildfinish, Simpson hit a long, bases-loadeddouble to deep leftfield with no outs to snap a 9-9tie and lead Malden to a 13-9win over host East Boston in thetourney title game.It was Malden’s 7th straightwin as the Tornados improved to16-1~ GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE STANDINGS ~Lynn EnglishMedfordEverettChelseaBOYS LACROSSETeamMedfordSomervilleMaldenLynnRevereGIRLS LACROSSETeam7-7 7-112-110-11GBL All7-0 10-44-3 7-86-64-43-50-65-100-14GBL AllSomervilleMaldenMedfordEverettRevereBOYS VOLLEYBALLTeamMaldenRevereLynn ClassicalEverettSomervilleChelseaMedfordLynn English13-4 overall. A doubleheader athome against Chelsea yesterday(after Advocate press deadline)and a makeup game today athome at Pine Banks against Revereat 4:00 p.m. are the remaininggames on Malden’s regularseason schedule.Baseball seedings andMIAA Division 1 State Tournamentseedings come out nextWednesday, May 27, and tournamentaction starts Thursday,May 28, for Malden baseball.9-0 9-55-37-84-3 5-72-70-7GBL All11-19-44-42-22-100-1115-210-78-42-22-2 2-31-32-41-5 2-70-31-3For Advertising with Results,call The Advocate Newspapersat 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 15Malden seniors honoredduring Mystic Valley Boys’Lacrosse Senior NightBy Tara VocinoMalden seniors were honoredduring last Thursday’sMystic Valley Boys’ Varsity LacrosseSenior Night.Maldonian Stevey Carter wasaccompanied by his mother,Carrie alongside Supt. AlexDan.Carter plans to attendUMass Amherst to study prelaw.~Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~No. 7 Boys Tennis TeamMakes Quick Work ofBishop FenwickBy Emily BrennanTrue to his ranking, No. 1 Jay RajJay RajNMalden resident Abel Germa was accompanied by his mother Nounou, his father, Girma, hissister, Makeda, and his brother, Aaron. Germa plans to study finance at LaSalle.o. 7-ranked Mystic Valleyboys’ tennis breezedthrough the windiest conditionsthey have ever encounteredwith a 5-0 win over BishopFenwick on Monday afternoon.The Eagles did not drop a gamein their two wins in doubles beforetaking the top three courtsin singles action. Mystic Valleyimproved to 8-1 overall on theseason with the win.AJ Rutkauskas and Raksh*tRangaprasad were the firstthrough doubles with a 6-0, 6-1win over Jamie Aguilar and AlexFobert. Ryan Co and Eli DeToretook the 6-2, 6-1 win over DougEisenstein and Chris Connors.showed little struggle with a6-0, 6-0 win. Ethan Co followedwith a 6-2, 6-2 win as the Eaglesbuilt a 4-0 lead. Wes Cunninghamclosed out the match witha 6-3, 6-2 win over Nolan Topp.“It is always a pleasure towatch and coach these boys!”said Head Coach Stacy Smith.“They came through with flyingcolors and each won theirmatches relatively easily. JayRaj continues to sail throughhis matches playing strong, beinghumble, and enjoying eachand every point.”Up next, Mystic Valley will faceEverett on Monday, May 20. Thefirst serve is set for 4:30 p.m.Like us on Facebookadvocate newspaperFacebook.com/Hailing from Malden, Justin Lee was accompanied by his proud mother, Chloe, his father,Philip, Supt. Alexander Dan and his brother, Jason. Lee plans to study nursing at UMass Lowellto hopefully become a nurse.(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)Advocate.news.ma
Page 16THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Job Program geared towardspeople 50 and older continues atthe Malden Public LibraryChildren’s Programs atthe Malden Public LibraryRockabye Beats withShon GordonSaturday, May 25, 11 a.m.50+ Job seekersThe Malden Public Library continuesto off er an online jobsupport program for people 50years old and older. The 50+ JobSeekers Program is a free service,and people 50 years or olderare welcome to join any or all ofthe sessions, which are held onZoom. Anyone interested whodoesn’t have a computer or isn’tfamiliar with Zoom is welcometo come to the library and borrowa Chromebook during thesessions. Library staff will makesure anyone interested in participatingcan do so.The morning sessions arefrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meeton the fi rst and third Wednesdays.Here are the session datesand topics:June 5 – Thinking Outsidethe BoxJune 12 – Marketing PlanThe Library is excited to continueoff ering this program andencourages anyone interestedto attend. Call the Malden PublicLibrary with questions at 781324-0218;ask for Marita.Cemeteries –An Urban OasisBy Erin ChildsOn a beautiful weekend day,the local cemeteries werebustling with people walkingtheir dogs, going for runs, takingphotos and enjoying leisurelystrolls with friends.Cemeteries have a negativereputation, but Maldenis home to several cemeteriesthat are natural gems amongan urban background. They’rea great place to fi nd a bit ofquiet and calm amidst thebusy city. They’re overfl owingwith wildlife: squirrels, a varietyof birds, chipmunks andeven the occasional coyote.The trees are abundant andabsolutely gorgeous, particularlywhen they’re floweringin spring. And the calmness,away from the busy traffic and urban chaos, is almostmagical.While Malden is home toseveral cemeteries, a coupleare particularly well-suited toa stroll.The Holy Cross Cemetery,located at 175 Broadway inMalden, has a rich history datingback to its dedication in1868. This serene and expansivecemetery now spans 180acres, off ering a peaceful retreatwith its abundant shadytrees, winding pathways anda profusion of wildflowersthroughout the grounds.Forestdale Cemetery (150Forest St. in Malden) wasdedicated on Memorial Dayin 1885. It features gloriousshade trees, a pond that ishome to several ducks andgeese (keep an eye out forbaby goslings!) and a stonepavilion. One can't help but bestruck by the beauty of someof the monuments here, particularlyin the older sections.The next time you’re lookingfor a quiet stroll – somethingabout nature, check out yournearest cemetery. You mayjust be surprised!OSing, dance and get a littleloco! Rockabye Beats is morethan just an entertaining musicprogram for young children– it’s a place where friends aremade and families grow closerby creating music together!Join us for some musical funas Berklee graduate Shon Gordonplays his guitar while subliminallyteaching basic Spanishvocabulary. Appropriatefor ages two to fi ve-plus. Thisprogram, presented in coordinationwith the North SuburbanChild & Family ResourceNetwork, is supported by agrant from the Malden CulturalCouncil, a local agency supportedby the Mass CulturalCouncil, a state agency.Puppet Storytime withThrough Me to You Puppetry(Courtesy of the Malden Public Library)Rockabye Beats with ShonGordon (Courtesy of the Malden PublicLibrary)Puppet Storytimewith Through Me toYou PuppetryThursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.Join Leigh, Newton and the restof the Through Me to You Puppetrygang for 30 minutes of storiesand songs performed by thepuppets, followed by 30 minutesof Puppet Free Play. The stories& songs are interactive, allowingthe kids to engage boththeir minds and bodies duringthe show. This program is fundedby the Friends of the MaldenPublic Library.Malden Photovoice CommunityShowcase: “This is Malden”An exhibition of the CHA Malden Photovoice programver the past few months,seven Malden High Schoolteens have been participatingin Malden Photovoice. Thisleadership program aims to educateteens on the preventionof problem gambling alongsidethe power of photography.These teens have participatedin consistent discussionsand photography practiceand are excited to sharetheir work. You are invited toattend the Malden PhotovoiceCommunity Showcase “This isMalden,” where the teens willdiscuss their photos and whatthey have learned through thisexperience!Date: May 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Location: Commerce Place,350 Main St., Malden, Mass.RSVP via Link Requested:https://forms.gle/AYwjbyGC3U178me49TheMassachusetts PhotovoiceProject is funded by theDepartment of Public HealthOffice of Problem GamblingServices, with CambridgeHealth Alliance’s CommunityHealth Improvement Department,as the grantee. Thisprogram seeks to empoweryouth by providing problemgambling education and supportingyouth in expressingtheir own prevention messagethrough photography.U.S. News & World Report namesForestdale Park among Best SeniorLiving communities for 2024Forestdale Park has beenrecognized by U.S. News &World Report as a 2024 Best AssistedLiving and Best MemoryCare community. The trusted,data-backed ratings of thebest senior living communitiesacross the United States assistolder adults and their lovedones in choosing the right communityfor them.For its 2024 “Best Senior Living”ratings, U.S. News ratednearly 3,500 communities onseveral criteria, including residents’and family members’ satisfactionwith safety, care, communitymanagement and staff ,value and other services andamenities provided by the community.U.S. News awards thedesignation of “Best Senior Living”only to those communitieswith the highest ratings on residentand family feedback surveys.Forestdale Park is the onlycommunity in the city of Maldenand one of 71 in the Commonwealthto earn this distinction.“Best Senior Living refl ects U.S.News’ commitment to helpingfamilies navigate the important– albeit time-consuming– decision of researching andchoosing a senior living communitythrough trusted, data-backedcommunity ratings,”said U.S. News’ General Managerof Health, Sumita Singh. “We areproud to recognize those communitiesthat stand out as ‘Best’by providing exceptional careand satisfaction, as directly expressedby residents and familymembers of residents wholive and thrive in these communities.”AboutForestdale Park: ForestdalePark is a Volunteersof America Massachusetts(VOAMASS) senior communitylocated in Malden, off ering service-enrichedassisted living options,as well as a secure CompassMemory Support Neighborhood®for those experiencingmemory loss. For more informationabout Forestdale Park,call 781-333-8903 or visit www.ForestdalePark.com.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 17Beacon HillRoll CallBy Bob KatzenTHE HOUSE AND SENATE: BeaconHill Roll Call records local representatives’votes on roll calls from theweek of May 13-17. There were no rollcalls in the Senate last week.The House gave near unanimousapproval to two major bills – onemaking major investments in informationtechnology (IT) upgrades,and the other aimed at restoring stabilityto the health care system, bolsteringaccountability within the industryand controlling health carespending.Only two representatives votedagainst the IT bill – Reps. Nick Boldyga(R-Southwick) and Marc Lombardo(R-Billerica). And only Boldyga votedagainst the health care measure.Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Boldygafor a quote on why he voted againstboth bills. “It just feels good to votethe right way on these issues,” he responded.BeaconHill Roll Call also askedLombardo why he voted against theIT proposal. Nancy Cadigan, Lombardo’schief of staff, echoed Boldyga’s response.“That sums it up. Sounds perfect,”said Cadigan.FUNDING FOR INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY (H 4642)House 152-2, approved and sentto the Senate a bill to invest in informationtechnology (IT) upgrades, improvementsand new projects acrossstate government. The measure authorizes$1.23 billion in bondedspending and $400 million in anticipatedfederal funds.Provisions include $750 million toimprove service delivery to the public;$200 million for technology and telecommunicationsinfrastructure improvementsand maintenance; $200million to support the security of thestate’s IT Infrastructure; and $250 millionfor various strategic initiatives, improvementsto business intelligenceand modernization of governmentalfunctions.“The [bill] will make state governmentmore accessible and more effectivefor everyone in Massachusettsby ensuring our IT systems areup-to-date, safe and secure and easyto use,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “Thiswill put Massachusetts in a strongerposition to take advantage of newinnovations, like applied AI, in waysthat benefit our residents, businessesand economy.”“Ensuring that the commonwealthis investing heavily in our technologyinfrastructure is critical, as protectingagainst cybersecurity threats, and enablingstate agencies to operate withan increased level of efficiency, are vitalaspects of our effort to make Massachusettsmore safe, effective, andprepared in a world dominated byincreasingly sophisticated technologies,”said House Speaker Ron Mariano(D-Quincy).“The passage of the [bill] marks asignificant milestone in Massachusetts'journey towards technologicaladvancement and growth, promisinga safer, more connected future forall residents,” said Rep. Michael Finn(D-West Springfield), House Chair ofthe Committee on Bonding, CapitalExpenditures and State Assets.(A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” voteis against it.)Rep. Paul Donato YesRep. Steven Ultrino Yes$7.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONALFUNDING (H 4642)House 152-2, approved an IT billconsolidated amendment that wouldadd $7.5 million, mostly to fund localprojects, to the price tag of themeasure.Amendment supporters said theseadditional local projects are importantto many cities and towns acrossthe state. They argued the amendmentwould make the bill even better.Not included in the consolidatedamendment was a proposal by Rep.Mike Soter (R-Bellingham), that wouldban the use or download of TikTok bypublic employees on state-ownedelectronic devices. Since it was notincluded, the proposal simply diedand no further action was taken. Sotercould have requested a separateroll call vote on his proposal, but hechose not to do so.Soter did not respond to repeatedrequests by Beacon Hill Roll Call askinghim to comment on why he filedthe proposal and why he didn’t ask fordebate and a separate roll call on it.Most of the decisions on whichrepresentatives' proposals are includedor not included in the IT billare made behind closed doors. Ofthe 59 proposals, many of them werebundled into the single consolidatedamendment.The system works this way: Individualrepresentatives file proposals.All members then pitch their proposalsto Democratic leaders who draft asingle consolidated amendment thatincludes some of the individual representatives’proposals while excludingothers.Supporters of the system say thatany representative who sponsoredan excluded proposal can bring it tothe floor and ask for debate and anup or down vote on the proposal itself.They say this system has workedwell for many years.Opponents say that rarely, if ever,does a member bring his or her proposalto the floor for an up-or-downvote because that is not the way thegame is played. It is an “expected tradition”that you accept the fate of youramendment as determined by Democraticleaders.(A “Yes” vote is for the $7.5 million. A “No”vote is against it.)Rep. Paul Donato YesRep. Steven Ultrino YesHEALTH CARE CHANGES (H 4643)House 152-1, approved and sentto the Senate a 102-page bill thatsupporters said aims to “restore stabilityto the health care system, bolsteraccountability within the industry,and control health care spendingto ensure that everyone in Massachusettshas access to quality, affordablehealth care.”According to the State HouseNews Service, the measure “combinesreforms intended to avert a repeatof the Steward Health Care crisiswith changes designed to boost stateoversight of facility expansions andclosures, refine cost control tools tobetter account for fluctuations and increasefunding for hospitals that typicallyserve high shares of low-incomepatients and people of color.”"This legislation looks to the past,present and future of health care inthe commonwealth,” said Rep. JohnLawn (D-Watertown), House chairof the Committee on Health CareFinancing. “It closes loopholes andshines a light on blind spots that allowedSteward to exploit Massachusettspatients for profit. It protects andpreserves underpaid community hospitalsthat are the lifeblood of medicinein the commonwealth. And itplans for stable and affordable healthcare growth moving forward.”“This bill is the most significanthealth care market oversight and costcontainment legislation in more thana decade and is a continuation of thecommonwealth’s long-standing effortto ensure that everyone in Massachusettshas access to quality, affordablehealth care,” said House SpeakerRon Mariano (D-Quincy).“This legislation will help stabilize ourhealth care system and ensure accountabilityfrom all stakeholders, as we continueto recover from the aftereffects ofthe pandemic,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz(D-Boston), chair of the House Waysand Means Committee. “By strengtheningoversight and making much neededreforms, this legislation will not onlysteady the industry, but will also helpcontrol costs for consumers.”(A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote isagainst it.)Rep. Paul Donato YesRep. Steven Ultrino YesALSO UP ON BEACON HILLRAISE FINE FOR “RIGHT OF WAY”VIOLATIONS (H 3477) – The Housegave initial approval to a measure thatwould raise from $35 to $200 the finefor violating the traffic rule that provideswhen two vehicles approachor enter an intersection at approximatelythe same instant, the operatorof the vehicle on the left must yieldthe right-of-way to the vehicle on theright. The proposal also imposes additionalpenalties and/or license revocationfor up to six months for anyof these violations that cause death,serious bodily harm or bodily harm.Sponsor Rep. Steven Xiarhos(R-Barnstable) noted the bill is named“Cecelia's Law” - in memory of CeceliaFinnegan Alldredge of Sagamorewho was killed on September 6, 2020,when a car turned in front of her andcaused a fatal crash.“For the past three years, the MassachusettsMotorcycle Association,along with the Finnegan family andmyself, have been tirelessly advocatingfor the passage of a bill aimed at increasingpenalties for drivers responsiblefor accidents like the one that tookCecilia’s life,” said Xiarhos.“With motorcyclistfatalities reaching alarming levelsnationwide, it is imperative that wetake proactive measures to protectvulnerable road users."MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANTS (H3142) – The House gave initial approvalto a bill that would allow theBay State’s 41 municipal light plantstoprovide services to other Massachusettsmunicipal and state plants,and plants in other states. Current lawprohibits this practice.Supporters said the bill will encouragemore efficient services suchas constructing, maintaining and repairingutility poles and traffic signalsacross the state and will also enablemunicipal light plants to sell, rent andlease merchandise.“This bill will allow for an expansionof services offered by municipal lightplants to surrounding communities,”said sponsor Rep. Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield).“This will be good for consumersas it ideally would enable morecompetitive services to be provided.”MUST INFORM CUSTOMERSABOUT INSURANCE AVAILABILITYFOR HEATING OIL SPILLS (H 3686)– The House gave initial approval toa proposal that would require retailcompanies that sell home heating oilto annually inform all their customersof the opportunity to purchase insurancefor heating oil spills.Current law requires that insurancecompanies make coverage availablefor owners but supporters of this billsay that while coverage is available,there are many documented casesof insurance companiesnot making owners aware that thecoverage is available. They said thisoften results in homeowners beingunaware they do not have insurancecoverage until after they experiencea liquid fuel tank leak. They noted thatthe bill will provide an additional layerof customers being informed of theavailability of the insurance.Supporters said that some 100homeowners experience an oil leak inMassachusetts every year. They notedthat leaks can incur costly damage tothe residence itself, but under Massachusettslaw owners are responsiblefor environmental cleanup, which canrise to $100,000 or more, to disposeof contaminated soil and mitigate thespread in surrounding areas.Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham),the sponsor of the bill, did not respondto repeated requests by BeaconHill Roll Call asking him to commenton why he filed the bill and howhe feels about its initial approval.QUOTABLE QUOTES“It is an honor to be named themost sustainable state in the nation.State and local partnerships like theGreen Communities program havepropelled clean energy innovationacross Massachusetts. We are gratefulfor the hard work being done by ourcities and towns to address climatechange and protect public health. Localaction is vital to reducing Massachusetts’carbon emissions.”---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll reactingto Forbes Magazine ranking Massachusettsas the most environmentally-friendlystate in the nation.“Every day we offer shelter, servicesand support with funding thatdoesn’t come close to the need. Ourstate has been a national leader in thefight to end homelessness and weare here today because we intend tocontinue to lead. But we need the resourcesto do it.”--- Lifebridge North Shore VicePresident of Advocacy and CommunityRelations Gary Barrett advocatingfor funding for homelessprograms, as members of thestatewide Coalition for HomelessIndividuals lobbied legislators onBeacon Hill for increased fundingfor homeless programs."We are wholeheartedly dedicatedto empowering our servicemembers,veterans and their families with comprehensivesupport across Massachusetts.This funding strengthens thebackbone of our veteran communityby expanding crucial peer supportnetworks and broadening our suicideprevention efforts, ensuring that wemeet the evolving needs of our veteranswith precision and compassion.”--- Jon Santiago, Secretary ofVeterans Affairs, announcing $2million in grants through the VeteransCommunity Initiative Grantprogram for 15 community organizationsto support informal andformal peer support efforts aswell as fund innovative programmingto address suicide preventionin the veteran and servicemembercommunity in Massachusetts.“Everyday, but especially as wehonor Mental Health AwarenessMonth, we work to reduce stigma associatedwith mental health challengesand suicidal thoughts. Through initiativeslike suicide prevention servicesfunding and the Roadmap forBehavioral Health Reform, it is ourhope that anyone who struggles withtheir mental health know where to accessservices, and that it is OK to talkto someone and seek help.”---Health and Human ServicesSecretary Kate Walsh announcing$1.9 million in annual state fundingover the next 11 years awardedto 19 community organizationsto provide suicide prevention,intervention and postventionservices across the state."I'm excited for this opportunity toshowcase Massachusetts' climate andeconomic leadership on the globalstage, and to make the case for whybusinesses should consider startingand growing in our state. Massachusettsdeeply values our close relationshipwith Italy and the VaticanCity State, and we see this trip as anexcellent opportunity to strengthenties and strategize on future opportunitiesfor collaboration."---Gov. Maura Healey commentingon her trip to Italy withBoston Mayor Michelle Wu.“The governor and mayor are jetsetting to Italy under the guise of climatechange awareness to learn newstrategies on how they can force thepeople of Massachusetts to cut ourconsumption. In the age of Zoomand remote meeting options, there’sno reason for the contradicting emissions-heavyflight across the Atlanticin the name of saving our planet.There is so much pageantry, flauntingof their status, self-celebrationand hypocrisy.”--- Paul Craney, a spokesmanfor the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance.HOWLONG WAS LAST WEEK’SSESSION?Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks thelength of time that the House and Senatewere in session each week. Manylegislators say that legislative sessionsare only one aspect of the Legislature’sjob and that a lot of important work isdone outside of the House and Senatechambers. They note that their jobsalso involve committee work, research,constituent work and other mattersthat are important to their districts.Critics say that the Legislature doesnot meet regularly or long enough todebate and vote in public view on thethousands of pieces of legislation thathave been filed. They note that the infrequencyand brief length of sessionsare misguided and lead to irresponsiblelate-night sessions and a mad rushto act on dozens of bills in the days immediatelypreceding the end of an annualsession.During the week May 13-17 theHouse met for a total of 13 hours andnine minutes and the Senate met fora total of nine minutes.Mon. May 13House11:03 a.m. to 11:14 a.m.Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:19 a.m.Tues.May 14No House sessionNo Senate sessionWed. May 15House11:02 a.m. to4:25 p.m.No Senate sessionThurs. May 16House10:59 a.m. to 6:34 p.m.Senate 11:02 a.m. to11:07 a.m.Fri. May 17No House sessionNo Senate sessionBob Katzen welcomes feedbackat bob@beaconhillrollcall.comBob founded Beacon Hill RollCall in 1975 and was inducted intothe New England Newspaper andPress Association (NENPA) Hall ofFame in 2019.
Page 18THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024OBITUARIESRose Mary (Duffy)MattuchioOf Malden. Passed away onMay 9, 2024. Beloved wife ofFrancis Mattuchio. Loving motherof Lorraine Ann Mattchio, Patrick& Debbie Mattuchio AdoredGrandmother of Allan and hiswife Kara O’Neil-Freeman, TylerAnthony Freeman,HayleyAnne Freeman,Jimmy Mattuchio& Melissaand her husbandJamie Kirkpatrick. Great-grandmotherof Kylie Freeman & RianSantiago. Sister of Breige,Sean,Anne,Patrick & Francie. Roseis also survived by many nieces,nephews & good friends.A wake was held at SalvatoreRocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everetton Thursday, May 16th. Intermentwas private. In lieu offlowers, the family asks for memorialcontributions to be madein her name to American StrokeAssociation 7272 Greenville Ave.,Dallas,TX 75231Anna Vincenza (Giannantonio)RussoCOLLECTING SOCIALSECURITY BENEFITSYou can claim your socialsecurity benefits onceyou reach age 62. However,if you begin collecting at age62, your benefits will be permanentlyreduced by 25% to30%, depending on your birthyear. Furthermore, if you begincollecting at age 62 andyou are still working, you willhave your benefits further reducedonce your income exceedsa certain level. Onceyou reach your full retirementage, you can earn as much asyou want without sufferinga reduction of benefits. Forthose born in 1960 or later,the full retirement age is 67. If,for example, you were born in1958, your full retirement agewould be 66 and 8 months.The Social Security Administration(SSA) has a table thatyou can go by to determinewhat your full retirement ageis and how much your benefitswill be reduced by claimingearly and how much theywill be increased by waitingto age 70 to collect. If youwait beyond age 70 to collect,you will not receive any higherbenefit.If you delay collecting yoursocial security benefits until afteryour full retirement age, yourbenefits will increase 8% eachyear until age 70. One benefit ofthis strategy is if you were to dieat age 71, your surviving spousewho was married to you for atleast 10 years would receive100% of your monthly benefit.If that surviving spouse did nothave a higher monthly benefitunder his or her own work historyand did not have a sufficientstate pension to live on,as well as significant liquid assets,that could be very importantfor the surviving spouse inorder to continue with his or herstandard of living.If a spouse collects benefitsunder his or her spouse’s workhistory, those benefits will bepermanently reduced if thatspouse begins collecting priorto his or her full retirement age.If you were to die after reachingyour full retirement age, yoursurviving spouse would thenbe able to collect 100% of yourmonthly benefit, including theincreased benefit you might bereceiving as a result of waitinguntil age 70 to collect benefits.You can claim a survivingspouse social security benefitunder your deceased spouse’swork history at age 60 and thentransition to your own work historyat your full retirement ageassuming this would result ina higher monthly benefit. Furthermore,you could even waituntil age 70 to collect underyour work history resulting ineven a higher monthly benefit.I would suggest establishingan account on the www.ssa.govwebsite to review your workhistory and to make sure all ofyour earnings have been postedproperly. Go onto the retirementcalculator tab to projectyour estimated benefits basedupon retiring at full retirementage or at age 70. You would inputyour expecting earningsas well.If a divorced spouse remarries,he or she would lose theopportunity to collect benefitsbased upon the previousspouse’s work history. That is areal important consideration fordivorced couples. .Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPAPersonal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.Of Melrose, MA. Passed awaypeacefully in Danvers, MA onFriday, May 10, 2024 at the ageof 89. Born in Malden, MA onMUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6adult lives. The tight-knit communityof Edgeworth taughtold country customs of family,neighborhood and friendship(as well as some old country parentalguidance) as the cornerstoneof our lives.● For MPD Commissioner“Butchie” Gennetti, the weekendbrings back memories of his father,Salvatore, who sold lambskewers at the Festa. He wouldplace young Sal in his bassinetas a child and offer skewers oflamb to the Rocco crowd – makingsure young Salvatore got hisfair share of lamb.● For Saint Rocco PresidentJoyce Mover memories of hergrandfather, Joe Smarrella, wholived at the “50-yard line of theFeast” at 271 Pearl St. and themoment in years past when theSaint would make its grand entrancebeing carried out of theold Saint Peter’s Church.● To Saint Rocco Society memberDom Fermano, it brings backmemories of his father, Tony,and how in 1974 his dad prayedthat he could make it to one lastFeast. Through shear faith hemade it to Aug. 5, 1975, and wasburied on that Saturday of SaintRock weekend.● Joyce sums up the weekendlike this: “For one weekend everyyear Edgeworth is the piazza ofMalden, the gathering place forthe whole city of Malden. Welook forward to our 94th anniversaryin 2024. We hope everyonewill come down and experiencethe “Saint Rocco Magic.”Viva San Rocco!”Malden, beyond Edgeworth...one outstanding Malden hoopsterof yesteryear I overlook isDave Slaine. Dave was 1978 MaldenHigh School Class, 6th manas a junior, and varsity Co-Captainas a senior.Playing three years at MHS,Dave was a key contributorcoming off the bench as a junior,spelling the likes of futureJuly 12, 1934,Anna was thedaughter of thelate Domenic Giannantonioandthe late Agnes(Di Giambattista) Giannantonio.Anna grew up in Malden,MA and graduated from MaldenHigh School ‘52. Upon completinghigh school, Anna attendedthe New England School ofDesign, followed by administrativeroles at a small home buildingsupply store, located in Maldenand at Monsanto ChemicalCo. in Everett, MA between 1956and 1964. While working at Monsanto,Anna was the magazinecovergirl of the Radio-ElectronHallof Famers John Furlong andShawn Brickman (“giving a shotof energy,” as teammate Furgiementioned to me). His consistentplay as a junior gave Coach(Jack) Schlagel enough confidenceto name Dave captain asa senior along with Eric Dannenberg(stats unavailable, bookslost to the ages – possibly 8 ppgfrom what reliable sources havetold me).As a ninth grader at Beebe,Dave was the starting quarterback.A hip injury sidelined himfor the season. Doctors told himhe would never play contactsports again. Three short yearslater he was co-captain at MHS– leading the Greater BostonLeague in scoring with 18.5 ppg.According to reliable sources,the scorebooks from those yearsare lost. I am guesstimatingDave had 500+ points scoredfor his three-year career – culminatingin a stellar senior yearon a very young team rebuildingfrom losing two all-stars theprevious year.Dave played two seasons atClark U before the hip injury finallytook its toll. Dave moved toManhattan after school to pursuea career in finance. FromSmith Barney to Morgan Stanleyto becoming a partner at GalleonHedge Fund to starting hisown firm in 2001 – successful inevery endeavor. Dave lives happilywith his wife and daughterin Delray Beach, Florida, thesedays, but he will always call Maldenhome.On a side note, Dave’s successin business has allowed him tomake generous financial contributionsto Malden organizationsand entities that are nearand dear to his heart. His love forMalden has not been relegatedto contacting Joe Levine for thelatest box score. Dave has beenvery magnanimous with contributionsto the Malden RecreationDepartment, Malden IntramuralSports and the GoldenTornado Club.ics, December 1964 issue representingher employer, MonsantoChemical Co.In 1984 Anna re-entered theworkforce after raising her threedaughters as a full-time stay athome mom. Anna excelled andbloomed in her position as a DecoratorConsultant at Sears Roebuckand Co. She enjoyed configuringthe implementation ofSears model home show at theNew England Home Show inBoston, MA, to include windowtreatments, furniture, and accessories.Anna was responsiblefor marketing drapery products,developing new clients as wellOBITS | SEE PAGE 19Dave is in my own personalHall of Fame (still working onthe MHS HOF). He’s been a greatfriend over the years and his lovefor Malden and his childhoodin Malden are still held close tohis heart, even from 1,452 milesaway.As Peter Falk’s iconic TV characterColumbo would say, “Justone more thing, sir” – as we approachthe 94th Annual Feastof Saint Rocco (Aug 9-11), wetake time to recall how blessedwe are to keep this tradition ofours alive for these many years.When a group of Italian immigrantsliving in Edgeworth assembledfor the first time in1929, it was to honor a traditionthey brought with them fromtheir homeland of Italy. We oftenthink how proud they wouldbe to know that their memory isalive and well in 2024. The spiritof San Rocco lives in our hearts,this gives us the strength to carryon the tradition of our forefathers.Mille grazie, many thanksto all of you for being part ofthe San Rock Festa tradition andsupporting us throughout theyears. Please join us once againon August 9 through 11 for “TheFeast”! The greatest event in thecity of Malden for over 90 years!Postscript 1: Of course, Davemakes my top Malden Jewishhoopsters from the past 60 yearslist: Dave Slaine; Jackie Maltzman;Joe Levine; Harvey Nadler;Irwin Zalko; Charlie Conefrey;Shawn, Keith & JonathanBrickman; Scott Solomon & BarryAlman.Postscript 2: Francis K. Brown.“As long as we live, they too willlive; for they are now a part of us;as we remember them.” JewishPrayer. TBC...—Peter is a longtime Maldenresident and a regularcontributor to The MaldenAdvocate and can bereached at PeteL39@aol.comfor comments, complimentsor criticisms.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 19OBITUARIESOBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18as demonstrating her creativeskills by designing window treatmentsduring in-home consultations.From 1992 to 1994 Annawas promoted to the role ofFine Jewelry Coordinator, SalesCommission Manager at Searslocated in Saugus, MA. In thisrole she coordinated customerservice and complaint resolutionas well managing sales staffassociates within the department.It was easy to see Anna’slove of design, art, and beautifuljewelry shining through herwork and many years after sheretired. She proudly wore bangledbracelets, necklaces, and avariety of watches to depict hertravel, family, and love of life asa Mother, Grandmother, sibling,and friend. She was an adventurousspirit who never gave upthe opportunity to travel and seenew places. Anna and her mothertook a month-long cruise toItaly which she documented inher journal. She loved the pinksandy beaches of Bermuda somuch, she went there twice withher husband Bob, first for theirhoneymoon, and then to celebratetheir 30th wedding anniversary.She loved the beautyof the Rocky Mountains in Coloradowhere she fearlessly droveup the windy, cliff roads to theContinental Divide. She lovedhistoric places and recently visitedthe Redwood Forest in California,was enamored by thebreathtaking views of Big Surand the gorgeous Sarah Dukebotanical gardens in North Carolina.As an avid gardener herself,Anna could easily name many ofthe exotic plants and flowers. Shealso loved to be involved in hercommunity, and proudly volunteeredat the voting polls. A talentedseamstress and knitter, shemade clothing from Halloweencostumes to dresses for her childrengrowing up and later, babyblankets for her grandchildrenand others. And of course, herculinary and hosting talents wereunsurpassed. She passed downher Italian roots from her mother,providing decades of homemadedelights at her many socialgatherings.In January 1963 Anna marriedthe late Robert A. Russo of Malden.They were married for 60years. They have three children:Kimberly A. Russo of North Reading,Cristina M. Russo of Danversand Deborah J. Russo of Pasadena,CA. Anna was blessed withfive loving grandchildren whomshe adored with all her heart,Aidan and Jack Sullivan, Sarahand Jamie Royka, and Henry Frizzell.Anna had a loving relationshipwith her surviving youngersister, Vera (Giannantonio) Arcieriof Milton, and was precededin death by her brother-inlaw,the late Dr. Alfred F. Arcieri.She is also survived by her threenephews Dr. Michael Arcieri andhis wife, Marianne of Canton, MA,Steven Arcieri and his wife, Sheilaof Milton MA, and Joel Arcieri ofMilton MA. Anna was the caringsister to the late Donato (Danny)Giannantonio of Malden, and thelate Edo Giannantonio of Malden,MA. She is survived by hernieces Donna Giannantonio ofNorth Reading MA, and Elaine(Giannantonio) Bowdridge andher husband, Arthur of Wilmingtonas well as four great-nieces,a great-nephew, and their children.Anna is also survived by hernephew, Domenic Giannantonioand his wife, Pauline of Derry, NH.Friends and relatives are invitedto attend the interment ceremonyat 9:30 AM on Sunday, May26, 2024 at Wyoming Cemetery205 Sylvan Street Melrose, MA. Inlieu of flowers, gifts may be madeto Dana-Farber Cancer Institute inmemory of Anna Russo to supportcancer research and patientcare at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift. For online tribute: www.RobinsonFuneralHome.comJohn JosephMcNaught, JrOf Melrose,MA. Affectionallyknown asChap, passedaway peacefullyat home afterbattling pancreatic cancer onMay 20, 2024, with his family lovinglyby his side. He was 78.Your Hometown News Delivered!EVERETT ADVOCATEMALDEN ADVOCATEREVERE ADVOCATESAUGUS ADVOCATEOne year subscription toThe Advocate of your choice:$175 per paper in-town per year or$225 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 02149REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSBUYER1KRASZEWSKI, BRIAN SPACCIAROTTI, ANTHONY RBUYER2KRASZEWSKI, LACY ANETUSIL, TERRY ESELLER1QUACH, GEOFFREY T204-210 HIGHLAND AVE RTSELLER2VO, CHRISTINA TCopyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The CommercialRecord, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher,The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and propertyinformation visit: www.thewarrengroup.com.ADDRESS502 SALEM STCITYMALDENMCGOVERN, BERNARD H 204-210 HIGHLAND AVE #206 MALDENDATE05.01.2405.03.24PRICE625000660000Born to Beatrice (Maloney)and the Honorable John JosephMcNaught Sr, on March 9, 1946,in Boston MA. The oldest of threeboys, John was a lifelong residentof Melrose, MA, and a pillar to thecommunity he so dearly loved.John attended St. Mary’s ElementarySchool, was a graduateof Malden Catholic High School,and later attended Boston Collegewhere he was awarded aBS degree in accounting in 1967.Following graduation from BostonCollege John worked as anaccountant at General Electricand as an insurance claims supervisor.He later received his JurisDoctor from Suffolk UniversityLaw School in 1975. After his admissionto the bar, John enteredprivate practice and joined thelaw firm of Morrison, Mahoney,and Miller rising to the level ofpartner. Subsequently in 1982 hebecame the city solicitor of Melroseand founded his own lawfirm, where he practiced with hisfather, brothers, sons, and severalnieces and nephews.In 2013 he joined the MaldenLaw Department. John was appointedCity Solicitor of Maldenin 2022. Solicitor McNaught wasa member of the MassachusettsBar, the United States DistrictCourt for the Districts of Massachusettsand Rhode Island, andthe First Circuit Court of Appeals.John was a member of theMassachusetts Bar Association,a member of the Board of Directorsof the Middlesex CountyBar Association, a member ofthe Board of Directors and pastPresident of the First District EasternMiddlex Bar Association, anda life member of the MassachusettsBar Foundation.When John was 7 years old,he met his wife Sandra Marie (DiBlasi)through his neighborhoodfriend and deceased brother-inlawMaurice DiBlasi of Melrose.They began dating at age 15 andmarried at age 20. John and hiswife Sandra of 57 years, marriedin 1967 in a beautiful ceremonyat their neighborhood church, IncarnationParish. Together, theyraised three children: Denise,married to Ralph Cecere of Wakefield,MA; John married to Nicole(Fowler) of North Andover, MA;and Robert and his partner Tammyof Wilmington, MA. John andSandra are proud grandparentsof 11 grandchildren; Joseph, AnOBITS| SEE PAGE 21
Page 20THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn orv yioioriby Jim MillerFinancial and LegalResources for GrandparentsRaising GrandchildrenDear Savvy Senior,Are there any programs that you can refer me to that fi nanciallyhelp grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising twoof my grandchildren and could use some help.Tapped Out Tonya,Dear Tonya,Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparentswho are raising their grandchildren today. To help with theday-to-day expenses, there are a wide variety of programs and taxbenefi ts that can make a big diff erence in stretching your budget.Here’s where to look for help.Financial AssistanceFor starters, fi nd out whether your family qualifi es for your state’sTemporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, whichmay include cash assistance, food benefi ts, utility bill assistanceand free or low-cost daycare. Or, if your household income is toohigh to qualify as a family, ask about the “child-only grant” for justthe grandkids support alone.Also, check to see if you’re eligible for foster care payments as arelative caregiver, or if your state off ers any additional programs likeguardianship subsidies, non-parent grants or kinship care. Adoptionassistance payments are also available to adopted grandchildrenwith special needs.To inquire about these programs, contact your state’s TANF programand/or state Department of Human Services. See ACF.hhs.gov/ofa/map/about/help-families for contact information.You also need to see if your grandkids are eligible for Social Security,including benefi ts for dependent children, survivor benefi tsor SSI – visit SSA.gov or call 800-772-1213. And fi nd out if they’reeligible for free/low-cost health or dental coverage through yourstate’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – InsureKidsNow.govor 877-543-7669.You can also use Benefi ts.gov, the offi cial benefi ts website of theU.S. government that has a screening tool to help you identify theprograms that you and your grandchildren may be eligible for andwill direct you to the appropriate agency to apply.Tax Benefi tsIn addition to the fi nancial assistance programs, there are also arange of tax benefi ts that you may qualify for too like the EarnedIncome Tax Credit or EITC which is available to those with moderateto low incomes, and the Child Tax Credit which is worth $2,000per dependent child under age 17.If you’re working, and are incurring childcare expenses in orderto work, there’s a Child and Dependent Care Credit that can help.And, if you’ve legally adopted your grandkids, there’s an AdoptionTax Credit that provides a federal tax credit of up to $16,810 in 2024.You can also deduct medical and dental expenses if you andyour dependent grandchildren’s healthcare cost exceed 7.5 percentof your adjusted gross income for the year. And there’s eveneducation-related tax credits that can help your grandkids go tocollege, like the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the LifetimeLearning Tax Credit.In addition to the tax credits and deductions, if you’re unmarriedyou may qualify for “head of household” status when you fi leyour tax return, which has a higher standard deduction and a lowertax rate than you would fi ling as a single.Legal HelpIf you haven’t already done so, you should also talk to an attorneyto discuss the pros and cons of obtaining legal guardianship,custody or adoption. Without some sort of legal custody, youmay not be eligible for many of the previously listed fi nancial assistanceprograms, and there can be problems with basic thingslike enrolling your grandkids in school or giving a doctor permissionto treat them.For help locating aff ordable or free legal assistance, visit FindLegalHelp.org,or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 forreferrals. Also see GrandFamilies.org, a clearinghouse resourcethat off ers information on fi nancial assistance, adoption, fostercare and more.Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman,OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor tothe NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.~LEGAL NOTICE~NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLSFISCAL YEAR 2025 PROPOSED BUDGETNotice is hereby given that the Budget Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee, in compliance withChapter 71, Sections 38N of the Massachusetts General Laws, will hold a public hearing for the purpose ofreceiving comments on the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget on Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. at theHerbert L. Jackson Council Chamber Room 106, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 and members of thepublic are welcome to attend in-person. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so usingthe following information:https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/99896717052Or One tap mobile :+16465189805,,99896717052# US (New York) or +19294362866,,99896717052# US (New York)Or Telephone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):+1 646 518 9805 US (New York) or +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)Webinar ID: 998 9671 7052International numbers available: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/u/abF1puS1TRThe Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget can be found on the Malden Public Schools website at www.maldenps.orgon Friday, May 24, 2024. For more information, please contact the Malden Public Schools at 781-397-6100.May 24, 2024By: Shirley DoraiSchool Committee ClerkCity of Malden215 Pleasant St.Malden, Massachusetts 02148conservationcommission@cityofmalden.orgCity of MaldenMassachusettsCONSERVATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 131, Section 40, WetlandsProtection Act (as amended) of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Malden WetlandsProtection Ordinance that a Hearing of the City Of Malden Conservation Commissionwill be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Hearing of a Request forDetermination of Applicability (RDA) filed by the Northern Tree Service on behalf of theMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to determine if the resource areaboundaries are accurately delineated along a portion of Little Creek located adjacent toCommercial Street, Malden.On March 30, 2023, Governor Healey signed into law a supplemental budget that includes anextension of the allowance for public bodies to meet remotely until March 31, 2025. This meetingwill be conducted via remote participation and an in person option.In person attendance by members of the public is prohibited, and all effort will be made to permitpublic attendance of this meeting, in the manner specified below, via remote access by internet,telephone, and if available via public broadcast of the meeting by Urban Media Arts on publicaccess television channels. Public access will also be provided by posting minutes, and/or a transcript,recording, or record of the meeting on the City of Malden website at cityofmalden.org as soon aspracticable after the meeting.Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here:https://www.mass.gov/service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-tothe-act-extending-certain-covid-19-measuresMeetinginformation is as follows:https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/99813572025?pwd=ZERuMU5qanVsV1JQUzhwNE5WN0czdz09Meeting ID: 998 1357 2025 Passcode:702270Dial by your location: +1 929-436-2866 US (New York)Isaac SlavittChairmanMay 24, 2024Like us on Facebookadvocate newspaperFacebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 21OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 19thony, John, Nicholas, Hailey, Colby,Mya, Alyssa, Christiana, Michael,and Robert, who lovinglycall them Papa and Nuna.John enjoyed coaching hissons in hockey when they wereyoung and attending numerousNortheast School of Ballet performanceswith his wife and daughter.John was a proud Bostonsports fan and loved playing golfwith the guys when not working.John was predeceased byhis parents John and BeatriceMcNaught and his inlaws, Philipand Santina DiBlasi. His memorywill be forever held in the heartsof his surviving family includinghis brothers Stephen and his wifeBeverly, Gerard and his wife June,brother-in-laws, John DiBlasi andhis wife Priscilla, and Charles DiBlasiand his partner Paul.His grandsons Joseph Cecere,Anthony Cecere, John McNaught,Nicholas Cecere, ColbyMcNaught, Michael McNaught,and Robert McNaught will bepallbearers to accompany Papaon his final journey, and hisgranddaughters, Alyssa McNaught,Christiana Cecere, HaileyMcNaught, and Mya McNaughtwill perform the readings and offeringsof the gifts.A service to celebrate John'slife will be held on May 28th,2024, at Incarnation Parish locatedat 429 Upham Street, Melrose,MA. A wake will be open tothe public from 8:30-11:00 am atthe church, followed by a Massof Christian Burial at 11AM. Johnwill be laid to rest at Forest GladeCemetery in Wakefield MA followingthe services.In lieu of flowers, the McNaughtfamily kindly requestsdonations be made to St. Jude,to treat and defeat childhoodcancer.John J. McNaught, Jr will beremembered as a loving husband,father, grandfather, brothClean-Outs!Wetake and disposefrom cellars, attics,garages, yards, etc.Call Robert at:781-844-0472~ Help Wanted ~Electronics TechnicianFull time / part time electronics technician positionworking for a family owned and operated company.Repairing and maintaining amusem*nt machines,jukeboxes, etc. Work consists of shop time and workin the field. Possible overtime available on weekends.Experience in the amusem*nt / gaming industry aplus, but not required.Send resume to jmagee@actionjacksonusa.comor call 1-800-356-6112 if you have any questions.er, friend, and dog dad to Sunny.His life was well lived and hewanted everyone to know heloved them and felt blessed tohave had a wonderful life withthe best family and friends a guycould ever ask for. Arrangementsby the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose.To sign online condolence,visit www.gatelyfh.com~ Help Wanted ~Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. seeks ClinicalSupervisor to provide overall clinical supervision andoversight of service delivery for up to 28 persons serviced;clinical guidance and support in developing interventionsand supervision of team members; direct supervision to allstaff both in the office and in the field. Complete intakes ofnew persons required assessments, and crisis plans; Obtainauthorizations and coordinate admissions according to agencyand DMH policies. Guide the clinical direction of treatmentplans and interventions developed in collaboration with casemanagers. Req. MA in Mental Health Counseling or relatedfield & Mass. Clinical License. Location: 52 Sharon Street,Malden, MA 02148. Send resume to: Joseph Dodd at125 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA 02421CORLEONECONTRACTING & MASONRYCOMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIALConcrete Flat Work New FencingNew Decks Block MasonryNew Foundations Repointing857-340-8852Quality Professional Work GUARANTEEDOR YOUR MONEY BACK. Insured & Bonded.* Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling* Striping Handicapped Spaces* Free EstimatesTom’s Seal CoatingCall Gary: 978-210-40121. On May 24, 1976, the Judgment of Paris wine competitionhad winners in two categories from what Californiacounty?2. How are school, band and yoke similar?3. On May 25, 1878, entertainer Bill “Bojangles” Robinsonwas born; in 1930s films he danced with what childstar?4. Who played at Candlestick Park before it was demolished?5.In what book did Marmee say, “Our burdens are here,our road is before us, and the longing for goodness andhappiness is the guide that leads us through…”?6. On May 26, 1927, what company ended production ofits Model T automobile?7. What kind of residence did TV’s the Jefferson family,Rhoda, and Lucy and Ricky inhabit?8. Presidents Roosevelt and Truman were honorary membersof the Baker Street Irregulars, which is what?9. Which King Louis met his fate at the guillotine: X, XIVor XVI?10. On May 27, 1775, the Battle of what creek near BelleIsle Marsh Reservation took place during the Siege ofBoston?11. What is a LAN?12. Are pool and snooker the same?13. Reportedly, comic Pigmeat Markham originated a “HereCome De Judge” routine that was popularized by FlipWilson on what show?14. On May 28, 1888, multisport athlete Jim Thorpe wasborn; in 1950 he was voted by sportswriters as thegreatest player of what?15. Reportedly, France has reclaimed the record for the longestbaguette – after what country’s bakers had heldthe record since 2019?16. MLB batting helmets debuted in what year: 1912, 1933or 1941?17. On May 29, 1913, what Stravinksy/Nijinsky ballet subtitled“Pictures of Pagan Russia in Two Parts” debuted,its avant-garde nature causing a “near-riot”?18. In what U.S. state is the world’s tallest underwatermountain?19. In a Greek myth, what hero sailed on the Argo?20. On May 30, 1922, what D.C. memorial honoring a presidentand “the virtues of tolerance, honesty, and constancyin the human spirit” was dedicated?ANSWERS1. Napa2. They are collective wordsfor animals (fish, gorillas andoxen, respectively).3. Shirley Temple4. The San Francisco Giants (onCandlestick Point, which wasnamed for “candlestick birds”)5. “Little Women”6. Ford Motor Company7. Apartments8. A literary society of SherlockHolmes fans9. XVI10. Chelsea Creek11. Local Area Network (for computers)12.No; snooker has a larger tablewith smaller pockets and differentballs.13. “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In”14. Football15. Italy16. 194117. “The Rite of Spring”18. Hawaii (Mauna Kea)19. Jason (looking for the GoldenFleece)20. The Lincoln MemorialLOCALLY OWNED
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024Page 23For inquiries: call us at 781-558-1091 oremail infowithmango@gmail.com.r inquiries: call us at 7815581091il ifith@ilSaugus, MAHere’s your chance to own not one, but two beautiful pieces of land in the sought-after areaof Saugus. This unique package offers endless possibilities for creating your dream estate orinvestment project. Nestled in the tranquil beauty of Saugus, each parcel comes with its ownaddress and a combined price of $995,000. Don’t miss out on this incredible value! Call Sueat 617-877-4553 or email at soldwithsue@gmail.com.REVEREImmaculate 1-bedroom apartment with ocean view in a well maintained building, $2,250.00monthly rent includes heat, h.w., a/c, in unit laundry, and 1 off-street parking spot. Pet friendly(small pet). Close to MBTA. Monthly rent $2,250.00 - call Peter 781-820-5690.Peabody, MA27 Lockwood Lane, Topsfield, MA 01983Welcome to this beautiful ranch-style home inTopsfield, set on a spacious 1-acre corner lot. Offeringconvenient one-level living, this property is listed at$810,000. Join us for an open house on Sunday, the26th, from 12 noon to 3 PM. Don’t miss the chance tosee this lovely home, Call Peter at 781-820-5690.Open House: Sunday, May 26th from 12 noon - 3pmOpen House: Sun, May 26 from 12nn - 2pmDiscover the charm of this delightful 2-bedroom haven,featuring gleaming hardwood floors and abundant naturallight throughout. This pet-free, smoke-free retreat offersconvenient washer/dryer hookups and requires a 680+credit score with references. Call or text Rosa Rescigno at781-820-0096 or soldwithrosa@gmail.com.Estate Sale - 3 Victor St, SaugusJoin us this Saturday, May 25, 2024from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 3 VictorStreet, Saugus, MA for an incredibleestate sale!40 Village St, Reading, MA 01867Discover this exceptional single-family home with a legal accessory dwelling unit, ideally situatednear Market Basket, the commuter rail, shopping centers, and major highways. Enjoy easy access tothe airport and downtown Boston. Join us for an open house on Sunday, the 26th, from 12 noon to 2PM. Don't miss out on this conveniently located gem! Call Sue at 617-877-4553 or email atsoldwithsue@gmail.com.Contact Information: For inquiries please call us a t 781-558-1091 or email infowithmango@gmail.com.Memorial Day 2024Sacrifices Remembered. Heroes Honored.Joe Duggan, Broker/Owner Ronnie Puzon, Broker/OwnerLisa SmallwoodLori JohnsonDragana VrankicPat TorciviaLucia PonteMichelle LuongBrousseauDaleAnnemarie TorciviaMichael FouldsMichDiane HorriganganTRINITY REAL ESTATE | 321 MAIN STREET| SAUGUS, MA| VILLAGE PARKTenzing RapgyalJoe ScibelliTRINIT REAL EST781.231.9800TrinityHomesRE.comJustin Dedominicis| VILLAGE PARK
Page 24THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 24, 2024FOR SALEFOR SALE- FULLY RENOVATED FOURBEDROOM, 2.5 BATHROOM HIP ROOFCOLONIAL. THIS HOME HAS A NEW ROOF, NEWSIDING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW GAS HEAT HVACSYSTEMS, AND CENTRAL AIR. YOU WILL BEWOWED BY THE OPEN CONCEPT WITH NEWKITCHEN, CUSTOM BUILT ENTERTAINMENTCENTER, AND NEW CUSTOM TILEDBATHROOMS. BONUS FINISHED 3RD FLOORFOR ADDED SPACE! THERE IS ALSO NEW REDOAK FLOORING AND FRESH PAINTTHROUGHOUT. THIS IS NOT ONE TO MISS!!BEVERLYCALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791FOR SALEFOR SALE- THIS 3+ BEDROOM, 3 BATHRANCH IS NEWLY RENOVATED AND OFFERSPLENTY OF ROOM FOR EVERYONE! THEKITCHEN FEATURES WHITE & GRAY CABINETSWITH AN ISLAND OPEN TO THE DINING AREAAND WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE PRIVATEBACKYARD, DECK AND IN-GROUND POOL.THE EXTENDED FAMILY BECAUSE THERE IS ANIN-LAW UNIT WITH AN ADDITIONAL KITCHEN,LIVING/ DINING ROOM, BEDROOM, AND BATH.LYNNFIELD $ 975,000CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710FOR SALEFOR SALE- NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVERIGHT INTO THIS COMPLETELYREMODELED CAPE WITH PRIDE OF.OWNERSHIP THROUGHOUT LARGE EATIN KITCHEN, MASTER SUITE WITH FULLBATH. CORNER LOT GARAGE GREATYARD. LYNN $649,500CALL RHONDA 781-705-0842FOR SALEFOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH 3800SQFT OF LIVING! THIS HOME FEATURES 9’CEILINGS ON BOTH FLOORS, CUSTOMKITCHEN THERMADOR APPLIANCES, 10'ISLAND, FP IN FAMILY ROOM WITH COFFEREDCEILING, WIDE PLANK OAK 6" HW FLOORS.2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY, 4 BEDROOMS, LARGEPRIMARY SUITE W/ CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET& WALK-IN SHOWER. ENTERTAINMENT AREAWITH A FULL BATHROOM AND A CUSTOM WETBAR IN BAsem*nT.LYNNFIELD $1,540,000CALL KEITH 781-389-0791RENTALS• SPACIOUS YARD, 3 BEDROOMS ,2 FULL BATHS, SUNROOM, IN HOME OFFICE, LAUNDRY HOOKUPS. MAIN HEATING SOURCE IS OIL, BUT SOME ROOMS HAVE ELECTRIC HEAT. GARAGE ANDPLENTY OF PARKING. THREE MONTHS' RENT IS REQUIRED TO MOVE IN. GOOD CREDIT ANDREFERENCES AS WELL AS PROOF OF INCOME. PETS WITH OWNERS' APPROVAL. TENANT ISRESPONSIBLE FOR ALL UTILITIES INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER. TENANT IS RESPONSIBLE FORSNOW REMOVAL AND LAWN MAINTENANCE AS WELL. NORTH REVERE $3,000• RED OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT UNIT, NEWER KITCHEN CABINETS, GRANITECOUNTERS. UNIT HAS GOOD SIZE EAT IN KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE ANDBEDROOM. BATHROOM HAS SHOWER, TILE FLOOR AND GRANITE COUNTERS. IN-UNIT STACKABLEWASHER AND DRYER. REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, WASHER AND DRYER INCLUDED. 2 OFFSTREET PARKING SPACES. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A NICE QUIET APARTMENT, THIS MAY BE FORYOU. RIGHT ON BUS LINE. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. SAUGUS $2,000CALL RHONDA 781-705-0842MOBILE HOMESLOOKING TOBUY OR SELL?VICTORIASCARAMUZZO(617) 529-2513CALL HERFOR ALL YOURREAL ESTATE• GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CARPARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISHREMOVAL AND , SNOW PLOWING. NO DOGS ALLOWED. SOLD AS IS WILL NOT LAST.DANVERS 89,900• PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY.AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHESFROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEINGCONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS ISAN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT ANUNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER,RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTEDOCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS PRICES START AT $229,000 FOR 2 BEDROOM,$159,900 FOR 1 BEDROOMCALL ERIC 781-223-0289COMING SOONCOMING SOON- TO A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTERNEIGHBORHOOD. OVERSIZED SPLIT ENTRY ONA LEVEL, SIZABLE LOT. 3+ BEDROOMS, 3.5BATHROOMS, 2800+ SQFT. ROOM FOREXTENDED FAMILY IN FINISHED BAsem*nT.CUSTOM BUILT BY ONE OWNER AND WELLCARED FOR.SAUGUSCALL DANIELLE FOR DETAILS 978-987-9535BUILDABLE LOT•SAUGUS $175,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS
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