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federal orders, workforce cuts
at Malden Town Hall meeting
Hundreds pack Malden High School for
first event of its kind in this area
By Steve Freker
E
d Markey did not mince
words at the Town Hall he
hosted in his hometown on Saturday,
when describing his discontent
with the series of budget
and workforce cuts emanating
from the White House.
"They're bringing out the Malden
in me," the U.S. Senator from
Massachusetts— and proud son
of Malden, Mass.— railed from
the stage of the Jenkins Auditorium
in Malden High School.
Over 2,500 attendees were
estimated as Saturday's event,
with over 1,500 stuffed into the
MARKEY | SEE PAGE 8
“Bringing out the Malden in me” – on Saturday afternoon at
Malden High School, U.S. Senator Ed Markey said money might
be taken out of Pell grants and clean energy programs to make
room for tax breaks for millionaires.
Mayor Christenson ‘Reads Across Malden’
at Ferryway & Linden Schools
Part of annual ‘Read Across America’ program
Speaker Mariano appointed
Rep. Donato to Second Asst. Majority
Leader for the 194th General Court
Special to The Advocate
M
assachusetts House of Representatives
Speaker Ronald
Mariano (D-Quincy) recently
unveiled his committee structure
and appointments, as well
as his leadership team. Representative
Paul Donato (D-Medford)
was promoted from Floor
Division Leader to Second Assistant
Majority Leader.
“I want to thank Speaker Mariano
and the Democratic Caucus
for entrusting me with this solemn
duty,” said Representative
Donato. “While this change in title
comes with added responsibility,
I will continue to do what
I have always done—represent
Medford and Malden with honor
in the House of Representatives.”
Leadership positions are coveted
positions among members
of the Massachusetts House.
This position will allow Rep. Donato
to have a broad role, shepPaul
Donato
State Representative
herding important bills, requesting
earmarks for his district and
working with the rest of House
leadership to construct the priorities
of the Massachusetts House.
As the budget debate and hearings
for committees are set to
take place, leadership in the
House will play a vital role in protecting
the interests of the Commonwealth.
GREATER
BOSTON LEAGUE
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
MHS Senior Amanda Ebenezer
is #1 for Girls Basketball
M
alden High
School senior
Malden Mayor Gary Christenson recently visited the Linden STEAM Academy and read to students
as part of the National Education Association’s annual “Read Across America” program. (Courtesy Photos)
forward Amanda
Ebenezer (4) was
voted Most Valuable
Player in the Greater
Boston League
(GBL) by the league’s
Varsity Girls Basketball
coaches. It is believed
to be the first
time in about 20
years that an MHS
player has been
named GBL MVP in
Girls Basketball.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025
NEW SURVEY: Including Mass., it now costs more for
child care than public college tuition in 38 states;
Child care surpasses average rent costs in 17 states
Massachusetts has highest annual cost child care in the nation, over
$20,000 per child; College tuition here just over $15,000 on average
By Steve Freker
P
arents who rely on daycare
for their children are well
aware of the "sticker shock" in
store for them when paying the
bills.
For a number of years, it has
SOARING COSTS— The cost
daycare is soaring so that now
in some 38 states— including
Massachusetts— it is higher
than the cost of public college
tuition. In 17 states, cost of
daycare is higher than rent in
those states. (Courtesy Photo)
been confirmed that Massachusetts
leads the nation in average
annual and monthly child daycare
cost, right around $20,000
— even more for infant care.
According to a new report released
last week by Tootris News
and Education Center, the high
cost of Child Care in Massachusetts
can be attributed to several
factors. One of the main reasons
is the high cost of living in the
state. Other factors include high
housing costs, along with other
essential expenses like food and
transportation, which all remain
quite high.
In an eye-opening report also
released in the past week, the
cost of child care now exceeds
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wage workers, including those
who provide child care.
EPI analysts said that the time
DAYCARE— Daycare is essential for working families and many
are struggling between these and other ever-increasing bills.
(Courtesy Photo)
the price of college tuition in 38
states and the District of Columbia,
according to a new analysis
conducted by the Economic Policy
Institute (EPI).
The Washington, D.C.-based
policy group used 2023 federal
and nonprofit data to compare
the monthly cost of infant child
care to that of tuition at public
colleges.
The total number increased by
five more states since the 2020
COVID-19 pandemic began.
The analysis also found child
care costs have exceeded rent
prices in 17 states and the District
of Columbia.
The organization released a
state-by-state guide on Wednesday
showing the escalating
cost of child care. Average costs
range from $521 per month in
Mississippi to as much as $1,893
per month in Washington, D.C.,
for households with one 4-yearold
child, EPI found.
Child care is unaffordable
for working families across the
country, but especially for lowis
now for the federal and state
government to step in and find a
way to provide relief for families
beset by soaring child care costs.
“Federal and state policymakers
can and should act to make child
care more affordable, and ensure
that child care workers can afford
the same quality of care for
their own children," said EPI Senior
Economist in a news release.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
does have programs
in place to help families pay for
necessary, but high-cost daycare.
Massachusetts Child Care Financial
Assistance programs (CCFA)
can help you pay for child care
and out-of-school time programs.
It is overseen by the Mass. Department
of Early Education and
Care. CCFA eligibility is based on
who is in your family, income,
and certain expenses. “Eligibility”
means who can and can’t get the
benefit. If you aren’t sure if you
are eligible, family access administrators
can help you find out.
Go to https://www.mass.gov/
how-to/apply-for-funds-to-helppay-for-child-care
for more information.
Upcoming
events for the Friends of Fellsmere Heights
F
irst Fellsmere Park Cleanup
of 2025! Save the date
– Ward 3 Councillor Amanda
Linehan and the Malden Girl
Scouts will host a cleanup of
Fellsmere Park on Saturday,
Our March meeting will be on
www.810bargrille.com
Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the
home of Len Murello! Lenny’s
home is a classic Victorian in Malden,
full of interesting period details.
This is not a board meeting,
but a chance for all of us to discuss
our work. The meeting will
April 19, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Trash bags, gloves, pickers, etc.,
will be provided, as well as water
and snacks.
We will send out a separate
email with more details and
start at 10:30, but please arrive
any time after 10 to enjoy some
light refreshments and conversation.
We will begin with a brief
Steering Meeting and then open
the discussion.
We really, really need to know
how many people will be there,
an RSVP, so we can know how
many of our Friends plan to
show up. We will share this information
with the Councillor,
who also plans to post it on
Facebook.
Our next meeting is in person
so if you plan to attend go to
https://www.fellsmereheights.
org and click the events tab
to sign up and receive the address.
There is on-street parking
all around the home, and we’re
hoping for good weather. Please
join us!
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Malden actor Kaedon Gray stars
in upcoming production of ‘Crowns’
April 11–May 4 at Arrow Street Arts
M
alden actor Kaedon Gray
stars in Moonbox Productions’
upcoming production of
the award-winning gospel musical
“Crowns” by Regina Taylor
adapted from the book by Michael
Cunningham and Craig
Marberry; directed by Regine Vital
with musical direction by David
Coleman. “Crowns” opens on
April 11 and runs through May
4 at Arrow Street Arts performance
venue located at 2 Arrow
St. in Cambridge. Tickets are
$55 for general admission, $45
for seniors and $25 for students
with pay-what-you-wish options
available for each performance,
while supplies last; tickets available
at https://bit.ly/CrownsTix
Winner of the Helen Hayes
Awards for Best Production
and Best Musical, “Crowns” is a
moving and celebratory musical
play in which hats become a
springboard for an exploration
of history and identity as seen
through the eyes of a young African
American woman. When
Yolanda’s brother is killed, she
has to leave her vibrant, beloved
Brooklyn and move in with
her older relatives in the stale
and stuffy South. Black women
here are nothing like the ones
back home, and that starts from
the top down, as she watches
her aunties move through
their lives under a series of ever-more-elaborate
hats. But beWith
each show, Moonbox
Productions partners with a local
nonprofit group to raise
awareness for their cause, create
connections for them within
the community and increase
the reach and impact of their
Kaedon Gray
neath those hats are real women
and real stories that Yolanda
needs to hear. As her Southern
sisters trace their hats’ rich history
from Gullah to Gospel and
from Sunday School to Saturday
night, Yolanda must come
to terms with her own multifaceted
identity – one as complex,
colorful and vibrant as the hats
that surround her.
work. For the production of
“Crowns,” Moonbox will be partnering
with Rosie’s Place, which
was founded in 1974 as the first
women’s shelter in the United
States. Fifty years later, Rosie’s
Place not only provides meals
and shelter but also creates answers
for 12,000 women a year
through wide-ranging support,
housing and education services.
Their mission is to provide a safe
and nurturing environment to
help poor and homeless women
maintain their dignity, seek
opportunity and find security
in their lives. Rosie’s Place relies
solely on the generous support
of individuals, foundations
and corporations to fund its operations.
They do not accept any
city, state or federal funding. For
more information about Rosie’s
Place, please visit https://rosiesplace.org/.
For
more information regarding
Moonbox Productions’ upcoming
production of “Crowns”
go to www.moonboxproductions.org.
More
info about Moonbox
Moonbox Productions was
founded in 2011 by Producer/Artistic
Director Sharman Altshuler.
Based in Harvard Square in Cambridge,
Mass., Moonbox is dedicated
to supporting local arts
and local artists and to connecting
communities to the nonprofit
organizations that serve
them. To fulfill their artistic mission,
Moonbox taps the deep
well of talent within their own
communities to bring top-quality
theatrical experiences to stages
throughout the Greater Boston
area. To fulfill their social mission,
they partner with a local
nonprofit organization for each
show, giving them visibility on
their website and in their promotional
materials.
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at Malden Public Library
Wed., March 26, 6-8 p.m.
lease join us for the Malden
Reads Film Screening & Discussion
about “William and the
Windmill.” We will be showing
this film at the Malden Public Library
on Wednesday, March 26,
2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This
documentary explores the life of
William Kamkwamba, coauthor
of the book “The Boy Who Harnessed
the Wind,” Malden Reads’
2025 selection.
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in his Malawian village that
changes his life forever. Using
junk parts and an inexhaustible
imagination, he harnesses
enough energy to power a generator
that saves his family from
famine and resuscitates his dying
farming community. An instant
media sensation, the teen
soon has the ability to chart a
previously unimaginable future
of TEDtalks, Ivy League schools,
and speaking tours. But despite
the help of an American entrepreneur
who helps navigate his
success, some changes threaten
to capsize him. He was once
just a kid back home, but suddenly
he’s a village leader.” “William
and the Windmill” (2013) is
directed by Ben Nabors.
The film is not rated and is 97
minutes. Light refreshments will
be served. This event is cosponsored
by Malden Reads and the
Malden Public Library.
Pick up a copy of the book
“The Boy Who Harnessed the
Wind” at the Malden Public Library
or find the digital copy on
Libby. For more info, please contact
the Malden Public Library at
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Cub Scouts get creative with Genius Kits
Special to The Advocate
M
alden Cub Scouts recently
ignited their creativity
through Genius Kits. All scouts
were given a bag of the same
materials and a month to build
something and present it to the
group. The results included a
working catapult, a robot and a
landscape inspired by a scout’s
favorite video game. John Boll
led the proceedings by discussing
each creation with the scouts
and lauding their creativity. A
great time was had by all!
To learn more about Malden
Cub Scouts, contact John Boll at
JohncBoll@gmail.com.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025
~ Malden Musings ~
Malden High School Football 1987
By Peter Levine
M
alden’s GOAT debate is a
never-ending saga, best
served with a few pints and
a room full of die-hard locals.
Some names are set in stone –
legends whose exploits are woven
into the very fabric of 02148.
Willie Barron in hoops? That’s
not up for discussion – it’s a given.
The man could light up the
court like no other. Kevin McGlinchy
on the mound? His days
with the late ’90s Atlanta Braves
are the stuff of baseball folklore.
Hockey? That’s where it gets
tricky. But if you ask the town’s
rink rats, they’ll tell you Mike
Gerry
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Powers wasn’t just good – he
was a force of nature on skates.
Then there’s Timmy Carey, who
made his mark on the tennis
court, and Barbara McGlinchy,
arguably the best all-around female
athlete Malden has ever
seen. And what about football?
That’s where the barstool chatter
gets heated. Red Harris, Johnny
Salmon and Charlie O’Rourke
each carved out their own legacy,
but Breno Giacomino’s 11year
pro career and Super Bowl
ring? Without question that elevates
Big B to Malden’s Mount
Rushmore.
So, who’s the true GOAT? The
debates rage on, but one thing’s
for sure: Malden has never been
short on legends.
Which brings us to the 1987
MHS football team. I won’t pretend
to be even close to the ultimate
authority on Malden High
School’s greatest teams. I’ll leave
that kind of debate to the true
historians and lifers, the likes of
Panama & Bonesy Carroll, Terry
Mathews, Dom Fermano, Tommy
Lubin, Buddy Arthur, (Big)
Johnny Marsinelli, Al Barriss, and,
of course, Steve Freker, who’s had
his beak in the middle of Malden
sports for over 50 years now. If
anyone knows, it’s those guys.
But hey, with a little help from
some well-informed friends, I’ll
take a crack at it. Let’s see if we
can stir the pot and get the conversation
rolling. So without further
ado, let’s first hear from Frek
with a column he wrote for the
Malden Evening News in 2015.
We’ll also do a sort of deep dive
into this team (to the best of my
limited ability) that has been
talked about as the GOAT with
their Hall of Fame induction in
2015.
Take it away, Steve: “So, is the
MHS 1987 football team, which
is being inducted into the Golden
Tornado Hall of Fame on November
21st (2015) the ‘GOAT’
(as the kids like to tweet and
text these days)? GOAT meaning
‘Greatest of All Time.’ And in this
context, we are talking greatest
The 1987 Malden High School Golden Tornadoes Football Team
of all time at Malden High. Well,
I was actually on the coaching
staff on that team and can well
attest, they were the greatest
high school football team PERIOD
that I had seen play, using my
frame of reference, which goes
back to 1972. I have paid more
than close attention to MHS
football since 1987, 28 years later,
and no team, zero, matches
that 1987 team. Sooo, that
means, in my honest opinion,
they are at least the best MHS
football team going back to at
least to 1970, which tracks the
last 54 years. My esteemed colleague
on the GT HOF Selection
Committee, Peter Carroll, can extend
his frame of reference back
into the late 1950’s and men like
(the late) Bob Rotondi and (the
very much alive) Dom Fermano
take us back even further, into
the 1940’s, for more reference, on
those great Malden High teams
of the 1960’s, 1950’s, and 1940’s,
at least one, perhaps two having
some national prominence
in their day. The 1987 team were
GBL champs, but did not make
the postseason in that year’s Super
Bowl system. We will consult
the aforementioned good fellows
and get back at you, very
soon. The HOF banquet is coming,
and we MUST know.”
My note: I will be picking Frek’s
brain soon to gather the consensus
amongst the cognoscenti
and the Goodfellas he mentioned
to see if all agreed with
Spring
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Frek’s assessment of the ’87
team. Stay tuned.
Next, let’s take a moment or
two to check Malden’s vital stats
for the year 1987:
• Ted Kennedy and John Kerry
were Senators and (Malden’s
very own) Ed “Eddie the Ice
Cream Man” Markey was Congressman.
•
Our State Reps were John McNeil
and Mike McGlynn (those
names may not be familiar to
many 2025 Maldonians, but
back in the day they were major
players).
• Public Schools: eight elementary,
three junior highs and one
high school.
• 25 places of worship: 16 Protestant,
four Catholic, five Jewish.
• The Golden Age of the print
media! Maldonia had three
newspapers: two weekly and
one daily.
• There was Ralph Kaplans’
Kappy’s Liquor at 334 Main St.,
Ben Weiner’s Locke Liquor at 48
Broadway, Mike Ricci’s Ricci Liquors
at 834 Main St., M&M Liquor
on Broadway and Sid Vernon’s
Vernon’s Liquors at 673
Eastern Ave.
• There were over 1,100 firms
employing some 29,000 people,
including many, many Malden
residents.
• Anthony’s Restaurant, Atlantic
North Seafood on Main
Street, Brandano’s Café, Café
Granada on Kennedy Avenue,
Capri Pizza in the Square, Highland
Café, Marty’s Sub Shop,
Memory Lane Food & Drink on
Centre Street, Mike’s Café and
O’Shea’s Restaurant were bumping
in 1987.
“Good evening, Mr. and Mrs.
Maldonian from border to border,
coast to coast and all ships
at sea. Let’s go to press”...
The season was a perfect
storm of sorts with the Malden/Medford
Thanksgiving Day
game being the 100th meeting
between the two ancient neighbors/rivals.
The 100th game
played between Malden and
Medford was a 28-0 shutout
win for Malden at Hormel Stadium
on November 26, 1987. The
game was nationally televised
with Bob Costas and included a
pregame pep talk from former
Tornado – the legend himself
(now calling FLA home) – Dave
“Moulty” Moulton.
This game was such a big
deal that President Ronald Reagan
sent this along: The White
House/Washington/October 5,
1987 – “Congratulations as you
play your centennial Thanksgiving
Day football game. All of us
have much to be grateful for on
this holiday. I know I’m grateful
for the spirit you and your
schools and communities show,
because it’s the American spirit.
You, your coaches, and their
fine staffs have my best wishes
for success on the gridiron and
in the years to come. God bless
you, and God bless America.”
The ’87 team may have been
the most talked about team in
MHS football history – celebrated
not only in all eight Malden
Wards but from coast to coast.
This reporting appeared somewhere
on the wonderful world
of the innerweb shortly after the
game in ’87: “Who knew that the
series would have the longevity
it did possess, all the way up
to 100 games? Malden-Medford
celebrated in grand style,
with commemorative program
books and rings for all the participants
with Malden capping
one of its best seasons in school
history with a 28-0 shutout win,
its eighth straight after an Opening
Day loss to Melrose, at breezy
Hormel Stadium. Malden drove
to an undefeated (8-0) Greater
Boston League Championship,
its first in 12 years [my note: the
fabled 1975 squad led by Jack
Freker, Mike Scibelli, Jeff Sullivan,
Paul Coleman and Mark
Burns], and its best record (9-1)
in over 30 years. The game drew
a huge crowd and included national
television coverage by
sports commentator Bob Costas.
A pregame pep talk to Malden
by former Tornado legend Dave
Moulton appeared on national
TV that day. Lawrence Hicks
ran for 118 yards and scored
two touchdowns. Bill Roderick
passed for 152 yards, including
a 46-yard toss to Carmine Cappuccio.
Roderick also scored a
TD and J.P. Kelley had an interception
for Malden.”
My note: meanwhile on the
opposite sidelines as a sophomore
guard/linebacker was
(Jimmy Cahill’s bestie) 5'8" 175
lb. Sean O’Brien. Sean would later
go on to fame and fortune as
General President of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters,
formerly serving as the Vice President
Eastern Region of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Not bad for a Meffa guy!
Also, on the same sideline as
assistant coach was the Highland
Cafe’s goodwill ambassador
Ernie Ardolino Sr. Ernie also went
on to fame and local celebrity as
an ICL Hall of Famer, marrying
well (Anna Puleo), fathering a famous
son, Ernie Jr., and having
the best head of hair before retiring
to the bucolic countryside
of West Peabody aka North Malden.
Ernie passed in 2023 and is
dearly missed to this very day.
This 1987 team was bad to the
bone! They were extremely well
coached, with Shawn Brickman,
John “CJ” LoPresti, Bill Burke, Paul
“Hawk” Finn, Skip Zimmerman
and Dickie Cullen on board, and
fully battle tested with a roster
full of some of the wackiest,
some of the most talented, some
of the toughest characters that
ever walked these 4.8 square
miles. Did I also mention that
this roster may have had some
of the finest athletes Malden has
ever seen? Let’s take a small look
at some of the more well-known
football heroes from 1987:
• We start with one of the
tri-captains, 6'5" 240 lb. senior
tackle Dan Jones (son of Tom
– no, not that Tom Jones). Dan
played college ball at U Maine
(Black Bears) before going pro in
1993, playing 34 games for the
Cincinnati Bengals and retiring
in 1995. At the MHS Golden Tornado
Club 31st Annual HOF Banquet
in 2017, Dan was a massive
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025
MARKEY | FROM PAGE 1
capacity-full Jenkins and another
1,000 in the overflow school
cafeterias inside the school.
There was not a parking space
to be found in probably a mile radius
of the Town Hall site, which
had a large law enforcement
presence of Malden, State and
Capitol Police on hand. In addition
to the decidedly pro-Markey
crowd were some feisty protestors
representing both sides of
Markey also pointed to looming
cuts at the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs, which is set
to get rid of as many as 80,000
workers.
“We are not going to allow him
to dismantle a system which is
put in place in order to give the
protections for those people,”
Markey said.
Markey ended Saturday’s
Maldonians, shown from left to right: Ward 5 School Committee
Member Elizabeth Hortie, Ward 8 School Committee Member
Sharon Rose-Zeiberg, Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith
Bernard, State Representatives Steve Ultrino and Paul Donato,
Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal
Anderson, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Ward
2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy, Ward 6 Councillor
Stephen Winslow and Councillor-At-Large Carey McDonald.
J. Trump. The protestors went
back-and-forth loudly and vocally
outside on Salem Street, in
front of the high school, while
the event took place inside.
While Senator Markey, who
Mayor Gary Christenson
welcomed guests.
grew up in Malden's Edgeworth
neighborhood on Townsend
Street— still maintaining the
family homestead as a residence
there— spent most of his twohour-plus
stop in the Jenkins Auditorium,
he did take time to visit
those in the "overflow" areas in
the school's cafeterias.
Most of Markey's time at
State Senator Jason Lewis
fielded questions out of a
basket.
the political spectrum.
There were those supporting
the progressive agenda put
forth by Democrat Senator Markey
as well as those backing the
platforms and directives of Republican
U.S. President Donald
t
the Town Hall was spent addressing
what he said was “the
ground-level impact of the massive
federal funding and staffing
cuts" pursued by President
Trump and his Department of
Government Efficiency (DOGE)
head Elon Musk.
Repeating a familiar Democratic
criticism, Markey said
Trump and Musk were "usurping
Congress' power of the purse,"
which is enumerated in the U.S.
Constitution.
Environmental League of
Massachusetts Vice President
of Government Affairs Casey
Bowers said we need to rely
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[ultimately] is going to play out,
but I do know this, that we’re going
to need to litigate [and] go to
the courts,” he said, "and [Massachusetts]
Attorney General Andrea
Campbell is doing that for
our state, joined by attorneys
general [in other states] ... joined
with ... public interest groups all
across the country. That is absolutely
essential.”
Senator Markey said he would
be "one of the many leading the
Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward
2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy, Mayor’s
Office Administrative Officer Kathleen Manning Hall, State
Representatives Steven Ultrino and Paul Donato and Revere
Mayor Patrick Keefe listen.
charge in Congress" and “on the
floor of the House and Senate.
We have to fight hard. We have
to block, we have to block, block,
block, block."
Markey opened the town hall
with a panel of advocates who
addressed, in turn, the home
state impact of Trump’s health
care, education, and environmental
policies.
“DOGE,” Markey said tongue
in cheek, really stands for “Department
of Gutting Everything.”
President/Chief Executive
Officer of the Massachusetts
League of Community Health
Centers Dr. Michael Currey,
Esq. said the average wait time
in an emergency room is five
hours – even before Donald
Trump became President.
Malden High School senior
Natalie Keating sang the
National Anthem.
event by encouraging the crowd
to speak out to their elected officials,
even as he promised to lead
the charge in Washington.
“The fight for this country right
now is the fight for working-class
Malden, and it is the fight for all
of Massachusetts. Because Donald
Trump is targeting us – our
economy, our workers, our way
of life – with his executive orders,
closures, and illegal funding
freezes and firings,"
Sen. Markey continued,
Mass. American Federation
of Teachers President Jessica
Tang, who is a middle school
teacher, said 7.5 million
students nationwide with
disabilities could lose access
to services.
"That’s why in the courtrooms,
in the halls of Congress, in
boardrooms, at the ballot box,
and on the streets, we need
to make our voices heard and
stand up to unconstitutional
power grabs.”
Shown from left to right:
Melrose Mayor Jennifer
Grigoraitis, Medford Mayor
Breanna Lungo-Koehn and
Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe.
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Naomi Kahn’s
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(Courtesy photo)
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to the city. Titled “Our
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Sustainable Future,” the exhibition
showcases the work of 44
local artists who have drawn
inspiration from Malden’s Climate
Action Plan to explore
the pressing issue of climate
change through their art. The
exhibition is taking place at
350 MAIN, which is located at
350 Main St., through March
31, 2025.
Almost 200 people attended
the opening reception on Friday,
March 7, where attendees
had the opportunity to meet the
artists and view their artwork,
which is available for sale. They
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from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Organized
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and community members
Lisa L. Sears stands before her
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Malden’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Makes
Award Toward Senior Rental Project
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ALDEN – Mayor Gary Christenson
and Malden’s Affordable
Housing Trust Fund Board
recently awarded funds towards
a housing project at Overlook
Ridge that will bring 79 units of
affordable apartments for households
55 and older. This project is
the first of three mixed-income
housing developments WinnDevelopment
proposes to construct
at Overlook Ridge.
The project at Lot 13B at
Overlook Ridge was awarded
$349,166.52 from Malden’s Affordable
Housing Trust Fund
during their February meeting.
The Trust awarded funds
it received through its ongoing
partnership with the Community
Preservation Committee
(CPC), which provides funds
for affordable housing to the
Trust each year. The 13B project
is a mixed-income, senior rental
project for heads of household
fifty-five and above. The
project is being carried out by
WinnDevelopment as part of
the master redevelopment of
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known as Overlook Ridge. Ninety-nine
age-restricted one- and
two-bedroom units will be constructed
in total, including 61
units restricted to those making
up to 60% of the Area Median
Income (AMI), 18 units restricted
to those making up to 30%
AMI, and 20 units at market rate.
“The City has worked tirelessly
to address the need for affordable
housing opportunities for
Malden residents, including our
seniors and their families. This
project is the first of three parts
of a once in a generation opportunity
to build hundreds of
units of affordable housing that
will help our residents through
the housing crisis,” said Mayor
Gary Christenson. “I’m grateful
to Councillor Jadeane Sica, the
Community Preservation Committee,
WinnDevelopment, and
City staff for their commitment
to this important project.”
“This project will bring
much-needed affordable housing
for seniors to Ward 8, helping
our residents age in place,” said
Ward 8 City Councillor Jadeane
Sica. “I’m proud to support this
project and future phases, which
together will bring a range of affordable
housing options to the
neighborhood.”
“I am thrilled that the Community
Preservation Act funds will
directly address the City’s need
for affordable, senior housing by
helping our elder residents remain
in Malden,” said CPC Chair
Rachael Running. “This is the second
affordable housing project
awarded funding as a result of
the CPC’s ongoing partnership
with the Trust, and we are eager
to continue this partnership
to help make Malden a more affordable
community where our
residents can put down roots,
grow and thrive.”
Construction on the project is
expected to begin in early 2026,
with new residents anticipated
in late 2027. For more information
and to subscribe to future
updates, please visit cityofmalden.org/overlook.
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N.H. man, 38, sentenced to 14-year federal prison term;
found with 70 kilos of cocaine in Salem, Mass.
One of the largest drug seizures this decade in Massachusetts
– a street value of more than $1.5 million
A
Dominican national living in
Manchester, N.H., was sentenced
on March 6 in federal
court in Boston to possession
with intent to distribute five kilograms
or more of cocaine. Miguel
Angel Martinez Lugo, a/k/a
“Jesus Manuel Encarnacion,” a/k/a
“Jose Rosado Rabell,” 38, was
sentenced by U.S. District Court
Judge Julia E. Kobick to 14 years
in prison, to be followed by five
years of supervised release, after
being caught in Salem, Mass., in
2024 with 70 kilos of cocaine with
a street value of over $1.5 million.
The 70 kilos of cocaine, close to
150 pounds, is one of the largest
drug seizures this decade in Massachusetts.
The
defendant is subject to deportation
upon completion of
the sentence imposed. In December
2024, Martinez Lugo pleaded
guilty to one count of possession
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with intent to distribute five kilograms
or more of cocaine.
On April 4, 2024, law enforcement
observed a black Acura
MDX with a New Hampshire license
plate registered to Martinez
Lugo under his alias, “Jesus
Encarnacion,” and a Chevrolet
pickup truck with an Ohio license
plate in close proximity to one another
that appeared to be travelling
together. Law enforcement
followed the two vehicles as they
drove down a number of streets
and then ultimately parked on
a street in Salem, Mass. The two
vehicles were parked in such a
way that their trunks were visible,
and two males, one of which
was identified as Martinez Lugo,
transported a heavy-duty black
plastic storage bin with a yellow
lid from the pickup truck to the
black Acura MDX. Two additional
heavy duty black plastic storage
bins were observed inside of the
black Acura MDX.
When the Black Acura MDX
passed the law enforcement vehicle,
the driver, Martinez Lugo,
made eye contact with the officer
and then quickly parked
and abandoned the vehicle. A
search warrant was subsequently
sought for the vehicle, and 70 kilograms
of cocaine was found inside
the three plastic storage bins
along with three cellular phones,
among other things.
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; the
Acting Special Agent in Charge of
the Drug Enforcement Administration’s
New England Field Division,
Stephen Belleau; Salem
Police Chief Lucas J. Miller; and
Manchester Police Chief Peter
Marr made the announcement.
Valuable assistance was provided
by the United States Marshals
and the U.S. Customs and Border
Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney
J. Mackenzie Duane of the Narcotics
& Money Laundering Unit
prosecuted the case.
Malden Public Library to present
bilingual storytelling event
he Malden Public Library will
present a children’s program
– The Copihue Flower Legend/
La Leyenda de la Flor del Copihue
– on Wednesday, March
19, at 6:30 p.m. To celebrate the
arrival of spring, we will travel
south to Chile and learn about
the beautiful legend of their national
flower. This tale from the
Mapuche land tells the origin
of Copihue, a flower symbol of
friendship, happiness and gratitude.
This free program will feature
storytelling (in Spanish and
English), a creative activity and a
dynamic activity. Recommended
for families with children ages
five and up.
This program is supported by
a grant from the Malden Cultural
Council, a local agency supported
by the Mass Cultural Council,
a state agency.
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Employment workshop series held for autistic students at
Triangle, Inc.’s Prism program in Malden
L
ast week (March 3-6), Triangle,
Inc., a 54-year-old Malden disability
services provider, hosted
eight high school students from
Revere and Everett for a four-day
workshop series focused on employment
skills. This unique opportunity
is funded by the Department
of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE) with
the near unanimous support of
our local State House delegation
as part of a larger program that
funds more than five workshop
series throughout eastern Massachusetts.
Sessions included
both classroom and community-based
learning that help students
with disabilities explore powas
hosted by Triangle’s Prism
Program in Malden, a program
that works exclusively with autistic
young adults by providing
customized services in a judgement-free
zone that fosters a
strong community amongst
members. While participating in
the workshop series, autistic students
from Revere and Everett
gained familiarity with the materials
and built a foundation of
employment success that they
will carry with them.
“This program is extremely
productive and effective for students
with an autistic diagnosis.
Interacting with other students
and facilitators with common
dents navigate through high
school and transition into the
‘real world,’” said Dr. Maureen
Johnson, a Special Education
and Life Skills teacher from Everett.
“The use of a curriculum
designed for the abilities of our
Life Skills students supports their
comprehension of the instruction
presented during the fourday
job training program.”
“Last week’s workshop series
at our Prism Program is a huge
win for everyone,” said Triangle,
Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian. “For
students, they gain a boost immediately
on their pathway to
employment and adulthood as
we work towards our mission of
High school students from Revere and Everett attended a
four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held
at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops
were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo)
Prism Program Coordinator David Santana led high school students from Revere and Everett
during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism
Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo)
tential careers, develop resumes,
practice interviewing skills and
learn general professionalism.
Last week’s workshop series
goals of implementing ‘real life’
scenarios for our students reinforces
skills that are necessary
for job opportunities as our stuCommunity
meeting on planned
changes to Bus 105, other routes
Suffolk Manor Community Room
Monday, March 17th, 4:00 PM
+ Suffolk Manor Tenants’ Association
+ Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli
The MBTA has proposed changes to over 130 bus routes all across
the system, to take place over the next 5 years.
Mass Senior Action is helping seniors use this opportunity to speak
up and advocate for the bus service we need and deserve. If
enough people speak up, Malden and the T will listen!
New schedule and route map for the 105:
getting people with disabilities
jobs as early in life as possible.”
The needs of autistic students
are unique when compared to
Triangle Curriculum Developer Charlie Warren (in green cap)
is pictured with high school students from Revere and Everett
during a four-day workshop series focused on employment
skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. (Courtesy photo)
other groups. Triangle’s Prism
Program was designed with
those needs in mind. “Our programs
are all designed to engage
learners where they are
at on their pathway and strongly
take their personal goals into
Cuộc họp cộng đồng về những thay đổi đã lên kế
hoạch cho tuyến xe buýt 105 và các tuyến khác
Phòng cộng đồng Suffolk Manor,
Thứ Hai, ngày 17 tháng 3, 4:00 chiều
+ Hiệp hội Người thuê nhà Suffolk Manor
+ Nghị viên Phường 7 Chris Simonelli
MBTA đã đề xuất thay đổi hơn 130 tuyến xe buýt trên toàn hệ thống, dự kiến
sẽ diễn ra trong 5 năm tới.
Mass Senior Action đang giúp người cao tuổi sử dụng cơ hội này để lên tiếng
và ủng hộ dịch vụ xe buýt mà chúng ta cần và xứng đáng được hưởng. Nếu đủ
người lên tiếng, Malden và T sẽ lắng nghe!
Lịch trình và bản đồ tuyến đường mới cho tuyến 105:
account,” said Triangle, Inc. Director
of Autism Services Travis
Dion. “Collaborating with local
schools is a great opportunity
to extend our unique model of
programming to more learners
at a younger age.”
社区会议讨论 105 路公交⻋及其他路线的计划
变更
萨福克庄园社区活动室，3 ⽉ 17 ⽇星期⼀，下午 4:00
+ Suffolk Manor 租⼾协会 + 第 7 区议员
Chris Simonelli
⻢萨诸塞州湾交通管理局 (MBTA) 已提议在未来 5 年内对整个系统的 130 多条公交线
路进⾏修改。
⼤众⽼年⼈⾏动正在帮助⽼年⼈利⽤这个机会发声并倡导我们需要和应得的公交服
务。如果有⾜够多的⼈发声，Malden 和 T 会倾听！
105 路新时刻表和路线图：
Tần suất tuyến xe buýt hiện
tại: cứ 60 phút một chuyến
hoặc tốt hơn.
当前公交线路频率：每 60 分钟或更
短。
未来公交线路频率：每 30 分钟或更
短，增加晚间服务。
Tần suất tuyến xe buýt trong
tương lai: cứ 30 phút một
chuyến hoặc tốt hơn, với
nhiều dịch vụ buổi tối hơn.
Tuyến màu đỏ = tuyến xe buýt
hiện tại;
tuyến màu xanh = tuyến xe
buýt trong tương lai.
Questions? Call Rochelle:
Suffolk Manor TA president
781-632-0006
红线 = 当前公交线路；
蓝线 = 未来公交线路。
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025
Eagles soar to third place
at MIAA D2 State Championships
By Emily Brennan
T
he Mystic Valley boys’ swim
team wrapped up their season
with a spectacular showing
at the MIAA Division 2 State
Championships on Saturday,
Feb. 28 at Boston University,
delivering one of the most historic
finishes in program history.
The Eagles soared to an impressive
180 points, securing a
third-place finish, matching their
best-ever placement while also
setting a new program record
for total points. This remarkable
achievement eclipses their previous
high of 176 points set in
2023.
The competition began with a
strong showing in the 200 Medley
Relay, as the team of Dylan
Phan, Christian Antonucci, Kevin
Sodeyama-Cardoso and Lucas
Freitas placed sixth with a time
of 1:40.76.
Jaden Anthony made a statement
in the 200 Freestyle, dropping
three seconds from his seed
time to finish seventh in 1:47.53.
Teammate Lucas Santos also
competed, securing 20th place
Swimmers warming up
with a time of 1:54.58.
The 200 Individual Medley
was a standout event for the
Eagles, with four swimmers delivering
strong performances.
Antonucci led the charge with
a lifetime best of 1:58.99, earning
third place. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso
followed closely,
placing sixth with a personal
best of 2:00.31, while Kevin
Sodeyama-Cardoso and Brandon
Wamala finished 11th
(2:02.82) and 27th (2:13.33), respectively.
Thomas
Sodeyama-Cardoso
continued his momentum in
the 500 Freestyle, placing fourth
with a lifetime best of 4:59.18.
In the 200 Freestyle Relay, the
Malden High girls Basketball
Team Bows Out in Round One
Acton-Boxborough ends Tornado
State Tourney ride
By Steve Freker
T
hey battled and fought their way into an
impressive fourth-straight MIAA State
Tournament, so this season will always have
to be remembered for its successes. Most of
the games were hard-fought, and Malden
High School Girls Basketball Head Coach
Scott Marino and his Tornado team brought
a competitive game plan to the court night
in and night out.
In their preliminary round MIAA Division
1 State Tourney elimination loss to
Acton-Boxborough, A-B Colonials Ashley
Harrington (15 points, 8 rebounds) led the
No. 30 seed Revolution (9-13) over No. 35
seed Malden High School (10-11), 63-30.
For A-B, Olivia Baytarian posted 14 points
and six assists and Maura Quirck added
12 points and seven rebounds. For Malden,
senior captains Amanda Ebenezer (12
points, 9 rebounds), Ina Tolete (9 points)
and Kim Tropnas (8 points) topped the
scoresheet.
Congratulations on a fine season overall,
Tornados!
Christian Antonucci and Jaden
Anthony
Eagles’ squad of Anthony, Freitas,
Phan and Sodeyama-Cardoso
delivered a powerful performance,
finishing fourth with a
time of 1:31.44.
The 100 Backstroke saw Nicolas
Caballero achieve a lifetime
best of 58.96 to place 20th, while
Kyle Nguyen made an impressive
state debut, finishing 27th
in 59.55.
Mystic Valley shined in the 100
Breaststroke, with Antonucci
clocking a lifetime best of 59.30
to earn 3rd place.
Closing out the meet, Antonucci
anchored the 400 Freestyle
Relay, teaming up with Freitas,
Anthony and Phan to secure
fourth place in 3:21.39.
Coach Andrew DiGiacomo
giving the team a pep talk
Reflecting on the team’s outstanding
performance, Coach
Andrew DiGiacomo shared his
pride: “I am so proud of this
group of boys. With everything
being so uncertain at the beginning
of the week due to the
snowstorm, they took everything
as it came and pushed
through despite not knowing if
they would be swimming or not.
We worked hard and had a fantastic
meet, and we are all very
happy with the results!”
The Eagles’ remarkable season
ended with a well-earned
spot among the top teams in
the state, a testament to their
dedication and perseverance in
the pool.
Malden High Head Coach Scott Marino talks to the team during a timeout
as, standing, Assistant Coach Michaela Ilebode and Sophia and Olivia
Rodrigues look on. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang)
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“To this day, my friends and I sit around our Malden High lunch table and talk trash about our old Little League baseball teams, brag about who won the City Series
in certain years, and still argue about who struck who out. The most remarkable part is the tradition and rich history of youth sports in Malden. All of our fathers
were in the same leagues as us, and just like us, became best friends because of them. Even they still talk about their legendary games.”
Malden High School Senior Pens ‘Thank You Letter to Sports’ on
Eve of His Final Tornado Baseball Season
Four-year Varsity Baseball & Golf Standout: ‘A world without sports would
be missing out on one of the best parts of being human’
By Bo Stead
I
n the United States, high
school and extra-curriculars
go together like peanut butter
and jelly. Sports have practically
defined my high school experience,
as they have for millions
of other teens in America.
So, sports will also define this
editorial.
As I have now finished my final
season of high school golf
and will begin my final season
of Malden High School baseball
on Monday, I have realized this:
It is so important that kids play
sports in high school or join an
extra-curricular activity where
they can be a part of a team.
Friendships are usually one of
the few things that we can actually
carry with us once we graduate;
while friends are made everywhere
in school, there are
none quite like those made
when you played on the same
team. In fact, this is so special,
that they made a whole word
for it: teammate.
They are the people who you
make daily Chipotle runs with,
despite the negative balance in
your bank account. To me, teammates
are the people you spend
more time with than your family—but
you never complain because,
to me, they are family.
While I had so much fun playing
golf for Malden High, I only
began playing the sport itself in
my freshman year. Baseball, on
the other hand, has been my life
since I was held in the hospital
room as a newborn.
As a kid, my grandfather and I,
who fostered my love for baseball,
would play in our living
room, where he would hit me
hundreds of ground balls and
not stop until I successfully
back twice as strong.
When there are teammates
you may not get along with, you
put that aside, because at the
end of the day, you are both on
the same team. If they fail, then
you also fail.
This also goes beyond many
Malden High School senior Bo
Stead is one the three Editorsin-Chief
of the Malden High
School student newspaper
The Blue and Gold. (Courtesy Photo)
fielded exactly 100 in a row. Every
long summer night, I would
fall asleep lying on him as we
watched the Red Sox. My grandfather
was in love with baseball,
and he caused me to feel
the same way. While most kids’
heroes were Superman or Iron
Man, mine were Dustin Pedroia
and David Ortiz.
While many people seem to
believe that sports are nothing
more than silly games, I am
here to tell you that sports have
so many lessons applicable to
our lives.
Sports are vital to someone’s
character development not only
in high school but also in younger
grade levels. Sports teach us
teamwork, problem-solving, and
perhaps most importantly, that
sometimes we lose and do not
get our way. At the same rate,
they show us that despite a loss,
there is always a second chance.
We learn that when we fail, it
is not over: all we have to do is
work twice as hard and come
people’s idea of a traditional
“sport.” To have a positive effect
on a child, they do not have to
be playing an organized sport, as
playing pickup games with their
friends will often have the same
effect on fostering community
and strong role models.
For kids in school, while it is
tragic that children even
have to undergo circumstances
such as poverty,
mental illness, and violence
at home, time spent
playing their sport or participating
in a club, often
with their best friends, acts
as a temporary oasis for
these children to escape
their world for some time.
When I look back on my
childhood, I have warm
and fond memories of
school, my friends, and my
family. But the ones I remember
the most, are the
ones from playing youth
sports in Malden. Sports
create brotherhoods, sisterhoods,
and best friends. I am
sure others have similar feelings
about participating in the band,
or performing in the choir or in a
play, or any number of activities.
Playing flag football was a pivotal
part of my foundation of
playing sports as a child. Now,
every morning on my drive to
school, I find myself looking out
at MacDonald Stadium. I cannot
help but reminisce on long summer
Friday nights, where I met
all of my best friends, running ridiculous
trick plays named after
Fortnite and, of course, causing
mayhem at Pisa Pizza after.
For me and many others, sports
were also social events. Throwing
a bunch of eight-year-old boys on
a football field, there are bound to
be some lifelong bonds forged.
To this day, my friends and I sit
around our Malden High lunch
table and talk trash about our
old Little League baseball teams,
brag about who won the City
Series in certain years, and still
argue about who struck who
out. The most remarkable part
is the tradition and rich histoing
this masterpiece, I recommend
that after reading this, you
go and give it a watch.
As I move into a completely
new page in this new chapter
of my life, I may never play competitive
baseball again. To me
this is okay.
I have a lot to thank baseball
for: making me close to my
grandfather, as well as giving me
countless hilarious memories
and bonds that will last a lifetime.
I hope what sports have done for
me and millions of other children
across the world can continue
to have the same effect on my
children and
generations to
come.
ALL STILL PALS: They became friends over a decade
ago, but these guys are friends for life since their early
baseball days. From left to right: MHS senior Sean
Hudson, MHS junior Billy Gavin and MHS senior Bo
Stead. (Courtesy Photo)
ry of youth sports in Malden. All
of our fathers were in the same
leagues as us, and just like us,
became best friends because of
them. Even they still talk about
their legendary games.
My favorite movie of all time,
“The Sandlot,” perfectly illustrates
this idea of the bonds
created through sports as it is
a beautiful story about helping
new people, friendship, and
baseball. For anyone who has
not had the pleasure of watchA
wor ld
without sports
would be missing
out on one
of the best
parts of being
human.
—Bo Stead
is the son of
Karen Bogan
and Bob Stead,
He is also the
grandson of
Malden High
School Golden
Tornado Hall of
Famer and former
Malden City Councillor Joe
Bogan, 88, MHS ’55, and his wife,
Marie. Bo is a four-year Varsity
member of the Golden Tornado
Baseball and Golf Teams. He is a
National Honor Society member,
carried a 4.64 GPA and is ranked
27th in the Class of 2025’s 427
students. Bo also serves as one of
the three Editors-in-Chief of the
Malden High School acclaimed
student newspaper, The Blue
and Gold, where this essay/editorial
first appeared.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025
‘MOST VALUABLE’ TORNADOS: Sophie Tran (Swimming) &
Amanda Ebenezer (Girls Basketball) named GBL League MVPs
Tran is believed to be first freshman League MVP in Malden history in Swimming
By Steve Freker
O
ne outstanding performer led
her team to a fourth consecutive
League Championship while
accruing lots of personal, individual
achievements, which led her
to compete on the State Championship
level. Another Malden
High standout carried the team
on her back in some games, helping
her squad to an impressive
fourth consecutive appearance
in the MIAA Division 1 State Girls
Basketball Tournament.
Sophie Tran is just a freshman
and this ninth-grader is
believed to have made history
as the first-ever swimmer from
this grade to be voted Most Valuable
Player for the Greater Boston
League (GBL).
“Sophie [Tran] had one of the
best seasons in memory this year
and won more individual events
than any one on our team and
probably any swimmer in the
league,” Malden High coach Julie
Grillon said. “We are very proud
of Sophie’s accomplishment and
this very well-deserved honor.”
Senior Amanda Ebenezer is
the first Girls Basketball GBL MVP
in 20 years, it is believed.
“Amanda [Ebenezer] has been
our go-to player for the past two
seasons and she has been one
of the top players in the Greater
Boston League as well,” said Malden
High Head Coach Scott Marino.
“It is a tremendous honor to
be selected as the league’s Most
Valuable Player and Amanda certainly
earned this recognition.”
Amanda Ebenezer
GBL Girls
Basketball MVP
Ebenezer was the leading scorer,
rebounder and shot-blocker
for the past two seasons running
for Head Coach Scott Marino’s
Tornado squad, averaging 12.5
Sophie Tran
GBL Coed
Swimming MVP
points and nearly double-digit
(9.7) rebounds per game.
Following are just some of Sophie
Tran’s accomplishments in
the 2024-25 season.
• 200 IM time of 2:27.42, Place
1 against Revere on Jan. 9, 2025
(MIAA State & Sectional Championship
qualifier)
• 100 Butterfly time of 1:04.22,
Place 1 against Revere on Jan.
9, 2025 (MIAA State & Sectional
Championship qualifier)
• 100 Backstroke time of
1:06.26, Place 1 against Lynn
Classical on Dec. 17, 2024 (MIAA
State & Sectional Championship
qualifier)
• 50 Freestyle time of 26.73 at
the Invitational meet against
MVRCS & Malden Catholic on
Dec. 19, 2024 (MIAA State & Sectional
Championship qualifier)
• 100 Freestyle time of 59.13,
Place 1 against Lynn Classical
on Jan. 16, 2025 (MIAA Sectional
Championship qualifier)
Malden High Students ‘Teach the Lesson’
in Basketball Victory over Faculty
By Steve Freker
T
he trend started last season
when the Students broke up
a five-year run of dominance
by the Faculty and pulled out
a 68-67 overtime win. On Tuesday
they made it two in a row,
this time in a dominating 85-57
blowout victory in the 2025 Annual
Students vs. Faculty Basketball
Game at the Finn Gym at
Malden High School.
The game was fairly close
Amanda Ebenezer pulls away from John Frigo. (Courtesy Photos/The
Maldonian/MHS Yearbook)
through the first half, with the
Students pulling away for a 3828
lead at halftime on a couple
of long-range missiles just before
the buzzer. The “Three-Ball”
played a major factor in the second
half for the Malden High students,
who used the sharpshooting
of senior guards Aidan Brett
and Wyatt Dessert to spread
the lead and effectively put the
game away by the early part of
the fourth quarter. Brett finished
with a game-high 17 points and
Dessert added 14 points for the
Students.
The game was a fundraiser
for the Malden Adventure and
Travel Club, whose chief advisor
Brad Gelling splits between
“Deni” Da Cruz and Kimberly
Tropnas. (Courtesy Photos/The Maldonian/
MHS Yearbook)
Malden High Principal Chris
Mastrangelo doubled as the
Coach for the Faculty once
again this year. (Courtesy Photos/The
Maldonian/MHS Yearbook)
is Shauna Campbell. The group
organizes annual trips to foreign
countries each April Vacation.
They also host day and night excursions
for students to fun places
and events around the region.
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Malden Man Pleads MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7
Guilty to Drug Trafficking
Conspiracy
B
OSTON – A Malden man
pleaded guilty on March 3,
2025 in federal court in Boston
to his role in a conspiracy to distribute
methamphetamine, fentanyl
and cocaine.
Logan Pierre, a/k/a “LO,” 33,
pleaded guilty conspiracy to distribute
and to possess with intent
to distribute 500 grams and
more of methamphetamine, 40
grams and more of fentanyl and
cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge
Brian E. Murphy scheduled sentencing
for June 5, 2025. Logan
Pierre was charged along with
his brother and co-defendant,
Isaiah Pierre in June 2024. Isaiah
Pierre fled apprehension and is
a fugitive.
In the fall of 2023, an investigation
began into drug trafficking
activities conducted by Logan
and, allegedly, Isaiah Pierre.
The investigation revealed that
the Pierre brothers were allegedly
actively selling methamphetamine
in the greater
Boston area. Between October
2023 and May 2024, Logan Pierre
and, allegedly, Isaiah Pierre sold
or arranged the sale of a pound
methamphetamine on at least
five separate controlled purchases.
During a search of Logan
Pierre’s apartment, an additional
1000g of methamphetamine,
fentanyl and cocaine was
recovered.
The charge of conspiracy to
distribute and to possess with
intent to distribute 500 grams
and more of methamphetamine,
40 grams and more of fentanyl,
and cocaine provides for a sentence
of a mandatory minimum
term of 10 years and up to life in
prison, up to a lifetime of supervised
release and a fine of up to
$10 million. Sentences are imposed
by a federal district court
judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing
Guidelines and statutes
which govern the determination
of a sentence in a criminal case.
United States Attorney Leah B.
Foley; Jodi Cohen, Special Agent
in Charge of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, Boston Division;
Malden Police Chief Glenn
Cronin; and Revere Police Chief
David Callahan made the announcement
today. Assistant
U.S. Attorney John T. Dawley of
the Organized Crime & Gang
Unit is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Project Safe
Neighborhoods (PSN), a program
bringing together all levels
of law enforcement and the
communities they serve to reduce
gun violence and other
violent crime, and to make our
neighborhoods safer for everyone.On
May 26, 2021, the
Department launched a violent
crime reduction strategy
strengthening PSN based on
these core principles: fostering
trust and legitimacy in our communities,
supporting community-based
organizations that
help prevent violence from occurring
in the first place, setting
focused and strategic enforcement
priorities, and measuring
the results.For more information
about Project Safe Neighborhoods,
please visit https://
www.justice.gov/PSN.
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presence! I miss his father Tom
(no, not the singer!), who was
a regular at the old YMCA. Tom
is doing well in retirement, I’ve
been told. On a side note...Dan’s
hand playfully wrapped around
my neck felt like it was a major
league baseball glove! For real!
• Carmine Cappuccio was a
6'2" 180 lb. senior receiver who
when he wasn’t catching everything
thrown at him on the gridiron
was preparing for a future in
the Chicago White Sox farm system.
Carmine Cappuccio is talked
about as one of the greatest
athletes to ever compete in Malden
– right up there with Johnny
Salmon, Billy Croken, John
Stanasek, Donny Roach, Buddy
Arthur, Puggy Forbes, etc. Carmine
Cappuccio trivia: Playing
for the Chicago White Sox Triple
A minor league baseball team,
the Birmingham Barons, for then
manager Terry Francona, Carmine
was cut from the squad to
make room for a N.B.A. superstar
making his baseball debut:
Michael Jordan. The Malden Advocate’s
Steve Freker has chronicled
Carmine’s baseball career
in these very same pages magnificently
and like the journalistic
pro he is.
• Malden Police Officer (and
much more) J.P. Kelly was a 5'8"
stud receiver and another guy
who stepped up bigly that year.
Most likely you recognize the
name J.P. Kelly, and you would
probably recognize the face also
– a cross between Frank “Ponch”
Poncharello (Erik Estrada) with
a dash of Vic Mackey (Michael
Chiklis) thrown in. J.P. has been
a star on the MPD (as well as
Wayne Allen’s little brother) for
many years now and brings as
much intensity to the squad car
(they still call it a squad car?) as
he did when he was playing on
that ’87 team. BTW, how’d you
and big brother do in Vegas last
week, J.P.?
• This team was the highest
scoring football team in the state
in 1987. Check out some of these
stats from that historic year (simply
amazing): Larry Hicks ran for
1,137 yards and 13 touchdowns;
(the still youthful looking) Billy
Roderick passed for 1,130 yards
and 14 touchdowns; junior 5'10"
185 lb. Timmy Ford gained 535
yards with 7 touchdowns; and
Carmine Cappuccio caught 43
passes for 912 yards and 13 TDs,
adding 21 extra points kicked in
a 99-point season.
• They may have been a
high-flying offensive juggernaut
scoring 330 points that
year, but let’s not forget the defense
that shut out four opponents
while allowing less than
100 points!
• Over the years I’ve had the
extreme pleasure of getting to
know Dan Jones, Eddie Casaletto
and J.P. Kelly, as well Big
Billy Gavin, Brian Hatch, Billy
Roderick, Bobby Carroll, Jeff
Webb, Timmy Ford, Brian McDonough,
Mike Freker, Mike
Langston and a nicer bunch of
blokes I have never met.
• MHS 1975 Hall of Famer
Mark Burns reminded me that
the 1975 football team (who
were also very good, btw) in a
show of solidarity with the ’87
team, gathered at the Highland
Café on that long ago Thanksgiving
morning and traveled to
the game to support our fellow
Golden Tornadoes.
• Through my exhaustive/
time-intensive research (call me
the Carl Bernstein/Bob Woodward
of Maldonia) from multiple
sources, I’ve learned that
Billy Galvin might have been
the single most underrated soldier
on this extremely talented
squad of gridiron heroes.
His work ethic, his personality
and his will to succeed far outpaced
many of the more physically
gifted teammates on this
historic team. Driven by the
ghosts of Golden Tornadoes
past, Billy placed team before
personal glory and in the process
helped his squad achieve
goals unimaginable for most
growing up in these here 4.8
square miles. Billy’s talent and
work ethic have been passed
down to his son Billy aka “Billy
the Kid,” who is projected
to be the starting quarterback
next year. A polite, handsome
young man (thank goodness he
has his mom’s looks), young Billy
has “success” written all over
that baby face. All the best to
the Galvins in 2025!
• Apologies to all players I
missed this time around. I will
return another day to glorify
you all.
As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character
Columbo would say, “Just
one more thing, sir” – speaking
of the famed T-Giving Day
game...It’s an ancient rivalry
(even older than Harvey Nadler!),
as most already know,
going back to 1889, the same
year internationally known
Malden author Earle Stanley
Gardner was born. Mr. Gardner
is best known for creating
the Perry Mason series – Malden
immortalized forever on
MeTV with Perry Mason’s fictional
character, his secretary
Della Street, named after Dell
Street. Did you know that the
famous (Phyllis) Knight family
grew up on Dell Street?See, you
learn something new every single
time you read “Malden Musings.”
But I digress. If you grew
up in Malden (or are a recent
transplant), then you’ve probably
been to a Thanksgiving Day
game to cheer on classmates,
neighbors or your very own
children. You probably weren’t
part of a crowd as large as the
1929 crowd that drew 18,500
fans because, frankly, they just
don’t make high school crowds
like that anymore. (Think about
it, if they get 500 at a game
these days, the GTC celebrates
at All Season’s Table that night!)
Fuhgeddaboudit. Here is a
quote from MHS’s first African
American head coach – trailblazing
Harvard Law School
grad Matthew Washington Bullock
– summing up how most
Maldonians feel/felt about the
spirit of the day: “The season
does not begin until Thanksgiving
Day, and should we lose
that game my work for the season
will be a rank failure.” Mr.
Bullock felt that strongly about
this game without even growing
up in Malden. This from a
man who fled the South in 1889
with his parents (both formerly
enslaved) and his seven siblings
with $10 between them!
“The Game” meant that much
and still does to many.
Postscript 1: You don’t believe
that last sentence? Try changing
the game from Thursday
to Wednesday and see if you
get out of the Malden city limits
alive. Insert great big smiley
face.
Postscript 2: What say ye?
1987 the GOAT? Talk amongst
yourselves...
—Peter is a longtime Malden
resident and a regular
contributor to The Malden
Advocate. He can be reached
at PeteL39@aol.com for comments,
compliments or criticisms.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025
OBITUARIES
Dennis John Marcucci
Of Malden. Died on March 9th, 2025
at the age of 78, after a lengthy battle
with cancer. He was born in Boston to
Armando and Mary (Leone) Marcucci.
Dennis was married to Maureen (McCall)
Marcucci for 52 years. They settled
in Woburn where they raised their 3
sons. He was most proud of his children
and grandchildren; David Marcucci and
his wife Jillian, their
sons Collin and Andrew
of Tyngsborough;
Daniel Marcucci
of Malden and
Michael Marcucci
Savvy Senior
by Jim Miller
Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea?
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about reverse mortgages?
When my husband passed away last year my income
dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling
to keep up with my monthly living expenses.
Senior Homeowner
Dear Senior,
For retirees who own their home and want
to stay living there, but could use some extra
cash, a reverse mortgage is a viable financial
tool, but there’s a lot to know and consider to
be sure it’s a good option for you.
Let’s start with the basics.
A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan
that allows older homeowners to borrow money
against the equity in their house (or condo)
that doesn’t have to be repaid until the homeowner
dies, sells the house or moves out for
at least 12 months. At that point, you or your
heirs will have to pay back the loan plus accrued
interest and fees (usually by selling the
home), but you will never owe more than the
value of your home.
It’s also important to understand that with a
reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the
house, so you’re still required to pay your property
taxes, homeowners’ insurance and upkeep.
Not paying them can result in foreclosure.
To be eligible, you must be 62 years of age
or older, have at least 50 percent equity in your
home, and currently be living there.
You will also need to undergo a financial assessment
to determine whether you can afford
to continue paying your property taxes and insurance.
Depending on your financial situation,
you may be required to put part of your loan
into an escrow account to pay future bills. If
the financial assessment finds that you cannot
pay your insurance and taxes and have enough
cash left to live on, you’ll be denied.
Loan Details
More than 90 percent of all reverse mortgages
offered are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages
(HECM), which are FHA insured and offered
through private mortgage lenders and
banks. HECM’s have home value limits that
vary by county but cannot exceed $1,209,750
in 2025.
How much you can actually get through a reverse
mortgage depends on your age (the older
you are the more you can get), your home’s
value and the prevailing interest rates. Generally,
most people can borrow somewhere between
40 and 60 percent of the home’s value.
To estimate how much you can borrow, use
the reverse mortgage calculator at ReverseMortgage.org.
To
receive your money, you can opt for a lump
sum, a line of credit, regular monthly checks or
a combination of these.
But be aware the reverse mortgages aren’t
cheap. You’ll have to pay an origination fee,
which is the greater of $2,500 or 2 percent of
the first $200,000 of your home’s value plus 1
percent of the amount over $200,000. HECM
origination fees are capped at $6,000.
You’ll also be charged an initial mortgage
insurance premium, which is 2 percent of the
loan amount, along with closing costs that will
likely run several thousand dollars. Any amount
you borrow, including these fees and insurance,
accrues interest, which means your debt
grows over time.
To learn more, see the National Council on
Aging’s online booklet “Use Your Home to Stay
at Home” at NCOA.org/article/use-your-hometo-stay-at-home.
Also
be aware that because reverse mortgages
are complex loans, all borrowers are required
to get counseling through a HUD approved independent
counseling agency before taking
one out. Most agencies charge between $125
and $200. To locate one near you, visit Go.usa.
gov/v2H, or call 800-569-4287.
Other Options
If a reverse mortgage doesn’t suit you, you
could also tap your home equity by getting a
regular home equity loan or line of credit. This
type of borrowing requires youto make payments,
and lenders can freeze or lower limits
on lines of credit, but the borrowing costs are
much lower. Or you could also sell your home
and move somewhere cheaper.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.
org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
and his wife Alicia and their daughter
Sophie of Malden. He had a special
affinity for his “grandpups” Cooper,
Callie and Gizmo. He also leaves
behind his much-loved aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews. Dennis
is a graduate of Malden Catholic High
School and the Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy. He earned a degree as
a registered pharmacist. After a brief
time in retail, Dennis began his career
as a registered pharmacist. In 1972, he
began his lengthy career at the Lawrence
Memorial Hospital in Medford
and the surrounding Hallmark Health
Hospitals, serving for over 40 years. He
was dedicated to his chosen profession
and maintained his formal pharmacy license
until his death. He also served as
Treasurer/Director of the Pine Trail Condominium
Association of Lake Winnipesaukee,
NH for over 30 years. Dennis
was a man of great love, integrity and
faith. We ask God to bring him home
and care for him until we see him again.
Relatives & friends are invited to
attend visitation at the Breslin Funeral
Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on
Tuesday March 18th from 8:30 AM to
9:30 AM followed by his Funeral Mass
celebrated at Immaculate Conception
Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10
AM. Services will conclude with interment
in Wildwood Cemetery in Winchester.
In lieu of flowers, please make
a donation in Dennis’ memory to the
charity of your choice.
Paul V. Arnone Jr.
A long-time resident of Malden,
died peacefully on
Saturday, March 8,
2025, at Tufts Medical
Center in Boston.
He was 85 years old.
Paul was born on August
6, 1939, in Boston,
to the late Paul
V. Arnone, Sr. and Catherine (Deering)
Arnone. He was one of eight children
and grew up in East Boston and
Malden. Paul graduated from Malden
High School in 1957 and proudly
served in the United States Air Force
for four years, during which he was recognized
with a Good Conduct medal
and became a Dental Lab Specialist, a
testament to his commitment to duty
and country.
Paul met and later married the love
of his life, his beloved Carmen Pierrehumbert,
and they settled in Malden to
raise their daughter, Lisa-Marie. He was
deeply devoted to family. He treasured
each of them as though they were precious
jewels, and nothing brought him
greater pleasure than to be surrounded
by them and his grand-pups. Of all the
many things in life that Paul enjoyed,
his family brought more joy to his heart
and soul than anything.
Paul was known for his outgoing
personality, genuine warmth and kindness,
exceptional patience and deep
caring nature. He was truly a big teddy
bear with a twinkle in his eye and a
warm smile whose presence brought
comfort to those around him as he surrounded
them with a love like no other.
Paul dedicated his career to the
OBITS | SEE PAGE 19
- LEGAL NOTICE -
City of Malden
Massachusetts
Board of Appeal
215 Pleasant Street
Malden, Massachusetts 02148
Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104
MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL
PUBLIC HEARING
The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public
hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St.,
Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA
RE: Petition 25-001 by Peter Leyden seeking a variance under
Code of the City of Malden as amended-Title 12.16.060
Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Violation of
Front yard setback as per Plans Res-069350-2025 at the property
known as and numbered 19 George St., Malden, MA and
also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #143-668-803
Additional information, Petition & plans available for public
review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St.,
3rd floor, Malden, MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or
https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home
Nathaniel
Cramer, Chair
March 7, 14, 2025
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OBITS | FROM PAGE 18
dental profession, working as a Dental
Lab Technician, owning his own
Dental Laboratory and eventually extending
his passion for the field by
serving as a well-respected educator.
He shared his knowledge with future
generations by teaching dental technology
at Middlesex Community College
for many years before retiring to
spend more time traveling and enjoying
time with his family. Paul was a devout
member of St. Mary of the Assumption
Parish in Revere and a longtime
member of the Cursillo community
at St. Basil’s in Methuen. He was
committed to community service and
actively participated in church activities
and served for many years as Lector,
reflecting his strong faith and dedication
to his community.
He was a 63-year member of the
Barbershop Harmony Society, where
he enjoyed singing in quartets and
choruses and emceeing shows. He
also served in various leadership roles
including International Society Board
Member and Chapter President and
received much recognition including
District Barbershopper of the Year. He
was an amazing statesman and a model
leader that helped shape the Beverly
chapter into one of the most community-focused
chapters in the area. He
was especially instrumental in the development
of youth programs including
the Harmony Explosion Camp and
the High School Quartet Super Bowl.
His love for music enriched his life, and
he traveled extensively to conventions
and local gatherings, sharing joy and
harmony with fellow barbershoppers
and their families. One of his most precious
memories was singing together
on stage with his grandson, Collin, in
a Father-Son-Grandson chorus at the
2011 International Barbershop Convention
in Kansas City.
Paul had a passion for adventure
and exploration, spending cherished
moments with his family and friends
in Maine and New Hampshire, enjoying
cruises as well as enjoying family
trips to Disney World. He proudly
passed down his enthusiasm for trout
fishing to his daughter and grandson.
He loved anything to do with Star Wars
~ Legal Notice ~
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN SITE MEETING
ROOSEVELT PARK (Adjacent to Salemwood School)
MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148
RELEASE TRACKING NUMBER 3-36025
A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a
disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency
Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. On 30 January 2021, the City of Malden received a petition
from residents in Malden requesting that this disposal site be designated a Public
Involvement Plan site, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 21E §14(a) and 310 CMR 40.1404.
As a result, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the Herbert
L. Jackson Council Chamber, Room 106, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Malden,
MA 02148 to present a draft Release Abatement Measures (RAM) Plan. Members of
the public interested in attending the meeting remotely can log in using the information
below and can request a copy of the draft RAM Plan, request language interpretation
services, or address any other questions regarding this meeting by contacting James P.
Parker, L.S.P. at 45 Dan Road, Suite 115, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, by telephone
at 781-821-0521 or by email at jparker@ncaenv.com. More information about this
project can be viewed online at https://cleargov.com/massachusetts/middlesex/city/
malden/projects/11369/roosevelt-park
Meeting log-in information:
https://tinyurl.com/Roosevelt-Park
The disposal site file can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release Tracking
Number (RTN) 3-36025 at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal/dep/wastesite/
detailviewer/3-0036025/TWO%20HR,%20120%20DY/ROOSEVELT%20PARK/null/
TMPS/529%20SALEM%20STREET/12%2F15%2F2020%2021:30:36/MALDEN/02148/
TF/12%2F10%2F2019%2000:00:00/PARK/12%2F10%2F2020%2014:46:00/
UNDER%20INVE,UNKNOWN/02%2F19%2F2021%2000:00:00/617786/42.43070000/71.05142000/CLOSED/null
or
at MassDEP, 150 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 978-694-3200.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise,
ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000 Ext. 2005
For instructions on enabling live translated captions in Teams, please visit:
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and some of his most special memories
were of being with his family on the
Galactic Starcruiser and building his
very own, custom lightsaber. He also
had an affinity for Canada, especially
beautiful Nova Scotia and enjoyed
spending time there. He was an avid
gardener and loved to create and build
things. He could often be found making
repairs and upgrades to the beautiful
home and yard that he shared with
his family. He also had an incredible
zeal for learning new facts and words
and kindly shared his remarkable wit
and intelligence through his creative
use of language.
In honoring Paul’s memory, let us
remember his generous spirit and the
love he so freely gave. He was an incredible
man who lived an incredible
life and was a true gift to all of us. We
will carry the warmth of his presence
in our hearts forever.
Paul was the beloved husband of
Carmen (Pierrehumbert) Arnone with
whom he shared almost 62 years of
marriage. Devoted and loving father
of Lisa-Marie Barker of Malden. Dear
brother of Robert Arnone of Nashua,
NH, John Arnone of FL, and the late
Agnes, Harry, Vincent, Peter, and Joseph
Arnone. Cherished grandfather
and godfather of Collin Matthew Barker.
He touched so many lives throughout
his long and rich life and will be
well remembered and deeply missed.
Relatives & friends were invited
to gather in honor of Paul during Visiting
Hours at the Robinson Funeral
Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Thursday,
March 13 and on Friday, March 14
at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish,
670 Washington Ave., Revere, (Meet at
Church) for his Funeral Mass celebrated
at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations
in memory of Paul may be made to St.
Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670
Washington Ave., Revere, MA. 02151.
OBITS | SEE PAGE 21
2024 MASSACHUSETTS CHILD
AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT
this tax credit. Part year residents
can claim the credit and
must calculate the tax credit
he or she is qualified for based
upon the number of days living
in Massachusetts.
A dependent or spouse with
Y
ou are now entitled to
claim a tax credit on your
2024 Massachusetts individual
income tax return if you
are taking care of a dependent
child, other dependent
or spouse with a disability or
another dependent who is
age 65 or older. You can claim
this tax credit if you are filing
single, head of household or
married filing joint on your
tax return.
Your dependent child must
be under age 13 as of December
31, 2024. With respect to
a dependent age 65 or older
as of December 31, 2024, that
would not include you or your
spouse.
The tax credit to claim on
your Massachusetts return is
$440 for each qualifying individual.
There is no limit to the
number of qualified individuals
that you can claim the tax
credit for. This represents an increase
over the calendar year
2023 tax credit which was $310
per individual.
If you are a Massachusetts
non-resident filing a non-resident
Massachusetts income
tax return, you cannot claim
a disability is an individual who
is physically or mentally incapable
of caring for himself
or herself and who principally
lives with the taxpayer for
more than half of the taxable
year. Taxpayers need to keep
this tax credit in mind as many
spouses are caring for a spouse
who might be stricken with a
disability such as dementia or a
physical disability and requires
a significant amount of time in
home health care from his or
her spouse.
This is also a refundable tax
credit so even if you your total
tax is zero and you had no
withholdings from wages or
pension income, for example,
you would still be able to
receive a refund based upon
the tax credit as calculated on
your Massachusetts income
tax return.
This is the second year that
Massachusetts has provided
for such a tax credit. It is a big
help to taxpayers caring for
children, parents or disabled
individuals or spouses. This is in
addition to the increase in the
circuit breaker tax credit available
to taxpayers age 65 or older,
which is now up to $2,730.
It was $2,400 in 2023 and only
$1,200 in 2022.
Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA
Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.
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ADDRESS
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Tana
Eleanor Tselepis
Of Malden. Passed away March 4th
2025 at the age of 89. The daughter
of Efstatthios “Harry” and Sara (Kyne)
Tselepis. Tana was raised in Malden,
graduated from MHS in 1953, eventually
going on to earn her degree in
finance and working for many firms
as an asset manager such as Goldman-Sacs,
and the Salmon Brothers
at the World Trade Center in New York
City. She was the Vice President, Chief
Compliance Officer and Anti-Money
Laundering Compliance Officer for
the Holland Series Fund, Inc.
Tana spent a lot of her time advocating
for others; she was President of
Malden Kiwanis 2013-2014, and Member
of the Board of Directors for many
years. She was on the Malden High
School Alumni Association, an active
member of the Board of Governors at
Tufts Medical Center, on the Board of
Directors at Spaulding Rehabilitation
Center and also a Director and Treasurer
of the YWCA Malden.
Tana enjoyed spending time with
her friends, going to concerts and traveling
to Europe and Greece. Tana was
also the first person on the dance floor
whenever she got the chance. She
was also an extremely sharp dresser
having all of her clothing tailor made
to fit her.
An ailurophile, she surrounded
herself with things that reminded her
of her own sweet cat that passed before
her. She is survived by her lifelong
friend Philip Conti, the Marinellii family,
Marion Desmond as well as many
other friends she made throughout
her life.
Visitation was held at the Weir-MacCuish
Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144
Salem St., Malden on Friday March 7th
with a service that followed. Burial will
take place at a later date.
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1. On March 14 in what year did Ferdinand, Graf von Zeppelin receive
a U.S. patent for a navigable balloon: 1868, 1899 or 1919?
2. What type of geological feature is a hoodoo?
3. Was Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade always in South Boston?
4. On March 15, 1820, what state known as the Pine Tree State became
a state?
5. In 1967 who had a hit with “The Lullaby of Spring”?
6. On March 16, 1621, Samoset introduced himself to the Pilgrims;
he was a sagamore of what tribe: Abenaki, Mohawk or Wampanoag?
7.
On what day in 461 CE did St. Patrick die?
8. What type of beverage is Guinness?
9. On March 17, 1901, Boston celebrated its first official Evacuation
Day – of when who left Boston?
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12. On March 18, 1970, what Queen was born in Newark, N.J., who has
a Hollywood Walk of Fame star?
13. What is a bodhrán?
14. What makes bubbles in drinks?
15. What internet-based service that was “eclipsed” by Zoom is shutting
down in May?
16. On March 19 in what state is the annual St. Joseph’ Day and Return
of the Swallows Celebration?
17. What is the vernal equinox also known as?
18. What “unicorn of the sea” can have a tusk about 10 feet long?
19. On Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca in what country do the men knit
(mostly hats)?
20. On March 20, 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win
what 18+-day race?
ANSWERS
1. 1899
2. A Western USA natural rock
column (sometimes in an odd
shape)
3. Reportedly, it was in downtown
Boston until 1901.
4. Maine
5. Donovan
6. Abenaki
7. March 17
8. Irish dry stout (ale)
9. In 1776 a cannon placed on
Dorchester Heights forced
the British to leave.
10. Colcannon
11. Uilleann pipes
12. Latifah
13. An Irish drum
14. Carbon dioxide
15. Skype
16. California (started at Mission
San Juan Capistrano, home of
famous cliff swallows)
17. Spring equinox or first day of
spring
18. Narwal
19. Peru (women do the weaving)
20. Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska
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$1,000/month, Saugus, MA
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$789,000 | Revere, MA
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781.883.8130
FOR RENT..................90 Congress St., 4F, Salem
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