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But, alas, that only covers the future of where he will be residing. Unfortunately, nothing will diminish the dismay that arose around the city this past November when it was learned that longtime Malden Department of Public Works Director Bobby Knox would be departing this city to take POST | SEE PAGE 12 A Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, February 6, 2026 Malden City Council approves expenditure of $300,000 from watersewer fund to pay legal settlement City Solicitor and other municipal attorneys endorse expedited route taken by Councillors at regular meeting By Steve Freker civil lawsuit against the City of Malden was expected Longtime Malden Department of Public Works Director Bobby Knox completed nearly 33 years of employment for the City of Malden this past Friday and began a new post as Executive Director of City Services in Everett this past Monday morning. (Courtesy Photo) to be settled this week following a Malden City Council vote approving the expenditure of $300,000 to a private construction company. The City Council, at its January 27 regular meeting, voted 8-2 to fund a legal settlement in a civil suit by an Everett-based company, Tufts Construction Inc., that was first filed in 2021. The vote approved the appropriation of $300,000 from available funds from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund retained earnings. Two Councillors challenged the use of these particular funds to pay the settlement. One ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ WorkSmart Program helps Malden High students with future decisions Malden YWCA staff helps students envision a path for their future By Beatriz Oliveira Malden High Blue and Gold igh School is the last step before students begin making life-changing decisions as fresh young adults. A process like this can be stressful, which is why the local Malden YWCA began collaboration with Malden High School to create the WorkSmart program. WorkSmart allows for juniors and seniors to have an opportunity to explore H their career identity. In their weekly meetings, WorkSmart’s manager, Cassandra LeBrun, prepares workshops that help members connect deeper with themselves to what they hope to achieve in the future. “The main mission for WorkSmart is to help students to actually understand who they are so that they can get to a place of loving what they want to do and have longevity in their careers, and even in colPROGRAM | SEE PAGE 4 WorkSmart coordinator Cassandra LeBrun talks with Malden High students involved with the program. (Courtesy/Blue and Gold/Beatriz Oliveira Photo) Alicia McNeil Malden City Solicitor Councillor expressed concern if the appropriation from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund “was even legal.” In the suit, Tufts Construction Inc. alleged the city did not pay invoices for construction work the company had previously performed and also that a city official provided negative references to other municipalities, causing financial loss for the company. According to an online report, a mistrial was declared in the case in August 2025 by Judge Adam Hornstine, who reportedly cited “serious misconduct” by an attorney representing the City of Malden regarding alleged references to an unrelated criminal case associated with a Tufts Construction employer. 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One Thanksgiving recently, Bobby Knox was sitting down to a festive, well-stocked holiday feast at his brother’s house when, inevitably, his well-worn cellphone vibrated in his pocket. Seeing as how he had — literally — not turned his phone off in 20 years, since his honeymoon, no less, he looked at it and stepped out of the dining room to briefly converse with the caller. When he returned, everyone in the room knew what was coming next: a sheepish grin, perhaps a little wave, the de facto “Gotta go!” Off he went to take care of anothGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 er task that needed attention. This one? A deceased raccoon that had given up the ghost in front of an elderly Malden resident’s abode. She just could not enjoy her own Turkey Day feast unless it was gone. She called someone, who in turn called Mr. Knox, who did one of thousands of personal “Clark Kents” and arrived to save the day. “I got rid of it, took it to the City Yards and went back to brother’s house, and they warmed up a plate for me,” he recalled with a chuckle. That’s Bobby Knox. All day, all night, every day — “24/7, 365.” Holidays exist for many, but not for all. Count Knox in the “all” category here. “I have worked every Fourth of July going back to the 1990s, cleaning up and supervising in all the parks during and after the celebrations,” he said. “Veterans Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, you name it, we are out there helping out in some capacity, with flags, setting out barrels, picking them up; it never really stops,” Knox said. What is indeed stopping is Bobby Knox’s 32-plus years of service to the City of Malden. Last Friday was his last day in Malden as DPW Director and this week was his first five days on the job as the city of Everett’s Executive Director of City Services. The leaders of the City of Everett are thrilled with the turn of events. “Robert Knox will bring proven leadership, deep professional expertise, and a shared dedication to public service,” first-term Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen said in an online report. “Strong infrastructure is the foundation of a thriving city. [His] leadership and technical expertise will help ensure our streets, utilities, and public facilities meet the needs of today while preparing for the future.” This guy has gone “the extra mile” more times than the most accomplished marathoner in recorded history. How many text messages or “live” phone calls did he customarily handle that were work-related in Malden? Well, he had 3,300 phone contacts on his cellphone. “I have had the number one amount of text messages and phone numbers of any city phone in Malden on a yearly basis for the past 20 years,” Knox attested, “No one else in the city was even close.” Texts and phone calls per day? “A couple of hundred, easy. Weekends, too,” he said. In 2014, Malden adopted the dial 311 “See, Click, Fix” system. Under Knox’s leadership, the city just went over 110,000 issues all-time since 2014, received, addressed and handled, among the top three of over 150 communities in Massachusetts. “We’re very proud of that,” Knox said. City of Malden leaders, such as 14-year Mayor Gary Christenson, are effusive in their praise and gratitude for Bobby Knox and the job he has done for the City of Malden. “I’m happy for Bobby because I know with new challenges comes growth, excitement, learning, and a renewed sense of energy. That said, Bobby has truly been an irreplaceable part of my team over the past 14 years. He has truly put Malden first, in a way that I’m sure his wife will tell you hasn’t always been her Longtime Malden DPW Director Bobby Knox is the new Everett Executive Director of City Services. (Courtesy Photo) favorite thing. I truly can’t be more grateful for what he’s given to this City, working 24/7 to make it a better place to live,” Mayor Christenson said. “If you see him, please congratulate him, thank him, and wish him nothing but success in his new role because he’s earned that from all of us,” Mayor Christenson, a lifelong friend and fellow Malden High Class of 1986 graduate with Knox, added. City of Malden lifers will recall the old Converse Rubber Outlet Store at the corner of Highland Avenue and Devir Street, where the Laborers Union local office now sits. Sitting right in the front from the first day the place opened in the late 1950s until it closed in the 1980s were the real Converse All-Star gameworn sneakers of the late NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier of Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks lore. It was a size 22, which, to this day, is the biggest size sneaker ever worn by an NBAer, matched later by the great Shaquille O’Neal and then former Boston Celtics fan favorite Tacko Fall. That’s about the “size” of it with Bobby Knox as he departs his Malden DPW job for his new post in Everett. Big shoes to fill? No. Not even close. Too big. No one can fill his shoes. Quite frankly there are not many who would want to! He was that good and that important to the City of Malden and his residents. A favorite phrase of some longtime Malden residents when expressing admiration for a friend is to ask, “Who’s better than you?” Put Bobby Knox’s name in there, and the answer is easy, “No one.” Thank you, Bobby, for all you have done through so many years and in so many ways. Everett is getting a real one, that is for sure. ׉ 7cassandra://AnRuQRNaPm8lLtir5FE_nVd049_q23FncEyAwA0yLQU5`iL&M׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 Page 3 Longtime Police Department Employee Kathy Hannan Retires Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson thanked longtime city employee Kathy Hannan upon her retirement from the Malden Police Department as the Supervisor/Coordinator of the Traffic Department after nearly 50 years! By all accounts, Kathy did a great job demonstrating outstanding administrative skills, professionalism and dedication to the Malden community. Mayor Christenson presented Kathy with a citation and thanked her for her years of service. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... 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Even though LeBrun enjoyed her work at Northeastern, she slowly realized that she preferred working one-on-one with students. “[I am] very community oriented and driven” and because of that, “this role had the best of both worlds,” where she still got to connect with employees as well as students. LeBrun manages the program and Malden High Guidance Counselor Kristy Magras also helps coordinate and recruit eligible students to participate. For the past three years, Magras has been connecting with students and helping them build skills “beyond the classroom,” which “helps them be successful in life.” “I think that Malden High School is great at getting our stuwork with patients, bring things to doctors and everything and that actual connection building between me and Winchester is 100 percent going to be beneficial later on in my life and much more,” explained Naceus. To provide such wonderful A WorkSmart student from Malden High School works on her laptop. 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Again, these are things that would be beneficial to all students, but based on the grant funding, we can only approve a barrier.” Although WorkSmart focuses on building your individual career identity, many students as well as staff learn valuable lessons in their time. “I learned that you should start thinking about your future even if you’re not totally sure about what you want to do … simply writing it out or thinking about it helps … to prepare you even better,” mentioned junior Keira Celicourt. “I learned so much from them, and they make me so proud, because I think they also taught me to go for it as well. Just even at my age, seeing them, that’s exactly how I was,” emphasized LeBrun. “I was doing all those things, but seeing them now, do those things now, and how they show up for themselves in these workshops, I’m just like, ‘wow,’” she continued. M Community Educational Forums Scheduled to Discuss Proposition 2½ Ballot Initiative alden residents are invited to attend a series of five educational forums focused on the upcoming Proposition 2½ ballot initiative special election taking place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Each session will cover the same material, allowing residents multiple opportunities to attend at a time and location convenient for them. There will be one online forum as well. Proposition 2½ is a state law that gives voters the power to raise additional funds for City services through property taxes. Last year, facing a significant budget gap that could greatly reduce City services, the Mayor and the City Council worked together to put a Proposition 2½ question on the ballot. The forums are designed to provide residents with clear, factual information about Proposition 2½, explain how it affects local government services and school funding, and outline what the ballot question would mean for the community. The forums are intended to be informational only and will offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain a clearer understanding of the issue before the March 31 Election Day. The educational forums will be held: 1. Wednesday, February 11th at 6 PM: Salemwood School Auditorium, 529 Salem Street, Malden 2. Saturday, February 28th at 10 AM: On-line forum (TEAMS) 3. Thursday, March 5th at 6 PM: Beebe School Auditorium, 501 Peasant Street, Malden 4. Monday, March 16th at 6 PM: Ferryway School Auditorium, 150 Cross Street, Malden 5. Wednesday, March 25th at 6 PM: Linden STEAM Academy Auditorium, 29 Wescott Street, Malden Presentations will be made by Mayor Gary Christenson, City Councillors, and City Finance employees who will discuss Proposition 2½, and the potential implications of the proposed ballot initiative. “Understanding Proposition 2½ is critical for voters,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “The forums are designed to ensure residents have accurate, factual information so they can make informed decisions at the ballot box.” The forums are open to the public and accessible to all residents. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-3977000 Ext. 2005. For more information, please visit cityofmalden.org/override. 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After a lengthy discussion, which touched on the actual tenets of the case and then challenges by two Councillors on where the funds to pay the settlement were coming from, two votes were taken by the City Council. The first vote, on a motion by Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, approved suspension of Council docket rules, so that the appropriation could get a vote for possible action at that night’s Council meeting, without being referred to the Finance Committee for further review. The motion to suspend docket rules passed on a 8-2 vote, with Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Winslow (Ward 6), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7). Michelle Luong (at-Large), Carey McDonald (at-Large) and Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) voting in favor. Voting in opposition were Councillors Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) and Karen Colón Hayes (at-Large). Councillor McDonald was present virtually at the meeting. Councillor Jadeane Sica (Ward 8) was not present at this meeting. A second motion, with docket rules officially suspended, offered by Ward 7 Councillor Simonelli, approved the appropriation of the $300,000 from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund to pay for the settlement. That vote was 8-2 in favor of the appropriation and went as follows: Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Winslow (Ward 6), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Michelle Luong (at-Large), Carey McDonald (at-Large) and Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) voted in favor. Voting in opposition were Councillors Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) and Karen Colón Hayes (at-Large). Councillor McDonald was present virtually. Councillor Jadeane Sica (Ward 8) was not present. 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City Controller Chuck Ranaghan appeared at the meeting and explained that the $300,000 would come from an overall fund of approximately $960,000 “of unappropriated [revenue]” from water and sewer payments from residents. “I have a hard time voting for this. Why did we not use free cash? What if down the road we have [a need]? Will we have less funding for lead pipe replacement?” Councillor Colón Hayes asked. According to an online source, municipal “Free Cash” is a certified, unrestricted and nonrecurring revenue source in Massachusetts, representing a municipality’s remaining funds from the previous fiscal year. Ranaghan said, “No way would this appropriation take away from any planned [or unexpected] work [with water and sewer] projects.” On questioning from Councillor O’Malley at the meeting, Malden City Solicitor Alicia McNeil said she “had done my own research” on the appropriateness of using water sewer funding for the settlement, including consulting Ranaghan. Ranaghan reappeared at the Council audience podium and elaborated, restating that since the initial lawsuit was regarding alleged nonpayment for Tufts Construction work on City of Malden lead pipe replacement jobs, then it was wholly appropriate for the settlement funds to be drawn from the water sewer account. “It would be maintaining the identity of the purpose,” City Controller Ranaghan said. Councillor O’Malley took issue with Solicitor McNeil’s remarks. “So, [McNeil] asked a non-attorney [Ranaghan] about a legal matter. It is totally inappropriate when the City Council is seeking legal advice. That is not a real legal opinion,” Councillor O’Malley said. “That opinion is not based on law,” Councillor O’Malley added, regarding the use of the water PAY | SEE PAGE 9 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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Please say it ain’t so! Rumors of Malden Police Officer Joe Walker contemplating retirement makes a body feel mighty old! Stop the press! After 32 years in the Malden police force, Officer Walker has decided, no mas! That’s a shame because Joe is one of the good guys and is still a young pup to boot! Not just as a Constable on Patrol but as a human being. No lie or fake news there! Speaking of Joe Walker... 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When Joe wasn’t holding court at Devir, he was roaming the streets of Edgeworth or posted up at his family’s market at the corner of Medford and West — an old-school Italian neighborhood institution many of you will remember called Forgione’s Market. If those walls could talk... they would tell a darn interesting story of how neighborhood markets were the defining landmarks of our youth. From hanging at “Connie’s Kitchen” (the affectionate nickname Joe gave his grandmother’s kitchen) to childhood shenanigans at Saint Rocco, from Little Pearl to Devir, and eventually to proudly serving his hometown as a police officer, Joe is yet another link in a long chain of those who made Edgeworth proud. The photo included with this article was taken many years ago, but believe me when I tell you, Joe hasn’t aged a day since. With those Hollywood good looks, he may have missed his calling. Separated at birth: Joe Walker and Matt Damon?! I rest my case. Before he officially rides off into the sunset, Joey graciously agreed to sit down, pen in hand, to answer a few questions. Or, as he gently reminded me, “Peter, you can just text me. You don’t need to find a pen and piece of paper.” Roasted. Someday, I promise, I’ll finally join the 21st century. In the meantime, enjoy: 1. My full name is...Joseph Walker. 2. I am currently...retired! 3. I am saving up for...a home in FLA. 4. My home is in... Malden, Mass. 5. I love people who...are kind & courteous. 6. Something I say a lot is...”treat people how you want to be treated.” 7. I consider myself to be... thoughtful to others. 8. I need to have...simplicity. 9. My favorite movie of all time is...The Town. Malden Police Officer Joe Walker of Edgeworth retires 10. My all-time role model is... dad. 11. I respect people who...hold the door open for others (which is a lost art). 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is...when the doctor said, “Congrats on your new baby boy!” 13. I am happy when...others are happy. hilarious. 14. I find Shane Gillis funny/ 15. I am named after...my great uncle, Joe Forgione. 16. I have (2) children. Kyle (24) & Ryan (21). 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is...Hawaii. 18. My special talents are.... talking instead of texting. 19. I have (0) pets. 20. I played sports as a youngster at...Devir Park & M.H.S. 21. What one thing would people be surprised to learn about you? That I’ve only seen approximately 15-20 movies in my life. 22. What was the first concert you attended? Kiss & Cheap Trick Boston Garden 1981. 23. Where would you most like to buy a one-way ticket to? Maui, HI 24. What person, alive or dead, would you like to eat dinner with? Any Levine! 25. What’s one song to play to put yourself in a good mood? Viva La Vida - Coldplay. 26. What is the one piece of advice that most changed your life? Life comes at you fast, keep your head on a swivel. 27. What advice would you give your younger self? Life is not ׉ 7cassandra://6cZsMrd3rq5e3ZCIx2P4ZD1_bNysHol3o6-yqt3_Ruo0M`iL&Q׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 Page 7 a dress rehearsal, live every day to the fullest!!! 28. What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? Self-motivation. 29. What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? Being a good person and a GREAT dad! 30. Growing up what were your favorite places to grab a slice of pizza, a sub, or a French bread? The Highland for pizza. Big A for steak & cheese sub. Piantadosi for French bread. Once again, congratulations Joe, enjoy, my friend! It is said in “Malden Musings”… • In the (take your pick) you cannot make this stuff up department or the more things change the more they stay the same department — for your reading pleasure — spotted on a street near you in Malden, this amazingly clueless lawn sign: “Everett High Sr Football Player Class of 26.” True story, pictures upon request. Insert yet another smiley face. • Congratulations to those two wicked nice student/athletes representing Malden High School on the gridiron and beyond, Billy Gavin and Jayden McGuffie, for being selected as Boston Globe Greater Boston League All-Stars in last week’s Sunday Globe. Two very fine young men with bright futures! Congratulations once again and keep up the great work. • Edward N. Hyde, 82, of Peabody, formerly of Malden. May his memory be a blessing. • One of Billy Settemio’s besties took time out of her busy life to let her feelings be known about our late, great mutual friend. Take it away, Debbie Gray-Silvestri: “Billy was the kind of guy who’d ‘cut’ through the noise and make a real difference in people’s lives. As his hairstylist, I saw firsthand the impact he had on those around him. He’d ‘style’ his interactions with kindness, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor. And, of course, who could forget his thoughtful gestures, like surprising a 90-yearold customer with flowers on Mother’s Day? He was a true ‘cut’ above the rest! Great article Peter and I know you loved him.” • Heroes amongst us. If you haven’t already heard, Forestdale School Principal and stonecold Maldonian Adam Weldai went above and beyond the call of duty recently, donned his Superman cape and made his family and Malden proud. Very proud. In the spirit of full disclosure, I have always been a fan of Adam’s, so I am kind of biased when it comes to this remarkable young man. I digress... Tina Weldai, the floor is yours: “Our neighbors experienced a devastating house fire. After getting the granddaughter out of the house and calling 911, Adam didn’t hesitate, he ran into the burning house twice to save our neighbor’s dogs. No thought for himself, just instinct and compassion. Thankfully those dogs are alive and got to spend some time with Morty and Rico yesterday while the wonderful Malden Fire Department contained everything and our neighbors sorted out the aftermath. Very proud of my husband.” • John Stracuzzi writes from his heart: “Read your article today about Malden back in the early ’70s. Brought back a lot of memories. I lived at the edge of Edgeworth, but I hung around Bell Rock Park which is only a few blocks away. Lots of the same things happening in the Bell Rock area, just happening at Bell Rock Park instead of Devir. I wish someone could do the same sort of look back for the Bell Rock Park area. Slightly different part of Malden, but a lot of the same kind of characters. Great job!” Thank you, John. Malden’s history from Ward to Ward or from park to park was so very similar. Much of the same mishegas took place and the memories will be with us forever. 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May her memory be a blessing. • Coming soon to a walking - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 PLEASANT STREET, 3RD FLOOR MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 (781) 397-7000 EXT. 2030 MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on the petition of Ernst Desir, filed in Permit Application #RES-069565-2024 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed in the basement of the existing single-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 109 Walnut Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #081 361 116. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application # RES069565-2024 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair January 30, February 6, 2026 path near you: The Nonni of Edgeworth Walking Club. Still in its infant stages (very early… like “talking-about-it-while-exchanging-recipes early), and while you don’t have to be from Edgeworth to join, it definitely doesn’t hurt. Inspired by her big brothers Joe and Peter, the one-and-only Barbara Scibelli is preparing to sound the alarm as soon as she touches down from Fla. The call will go out to the Nonni network of classmates, friends, cousins, friendsof-cousins, anyone interested in logging a few miles before heading home to stir the Sunday sauce. After spotting a Facebook photo of her big brothers flanked by Greg Lucey, Craig Spadafora, Ron Hogan and Anthony Spadafora, Barbara had an epiphany worthy of a Scorsese soundtrack: “Fuhgeddaboudit. I’m getting the band back together.” These gentlemen, she decided, were not going to be the only ones working their way back into Revere Beach shape. “Where’s my Rolodex?” says Mrs. Scibelli! Looking forward to sharing the Northern Strand bike path with you and the gals, Barbara. Lace up those Chuck Taylor’s, see you soon! • Happy, happy! Joy, joy! What a pleasure to receive this email from one Bob Morgan aka Angus Campbell: “I always look forward to your Musings, but this last one was filled with memories. Just a couple of observations: Patkin Cadillac was on Ferry Street within eyesight of my house at 76 Eastern Avenue. On the day you mentioned, Jordan Patkin had my dad playing the organ as entertainment with my younger brother Rick on snare drum. Campy was already in a wheelchair (I think) and took a liking to my brother giving him a dozen signed balls at the end of the day. Those balls were taken to Ferryway Green and put to good use (Harvey probably hit some of them.) … I was the park instructor at Tartikoff Park in the summer of 1959.” Bob, you made my day with this email. Please keep sharing Malden’s history with us and keep Harvey in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from his devastating accident. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — maybe you know her. Maybe you don’t. But if you’ve spent any time dealing with Malden’s Traffic Department over the years, chances are you’ve felt the steady, behindthe-scenes presence of Kathy Hannan. Kathy is one of those valuable municipal employees who fly under the radar, show up every day, and quietly get the job done. Year after year, with the kind of dedication that can only come from loving what you do and loving the city you grew up in — no fanfare, no spotlight — just consistency, professionalism and pride. Now Kathy is calling it a day, preparing to sail off into a well-earned retirement sunset but not before leaving a mark on Malden that won’t be easily matched. She’s one of the few who weathered all the Malden storms, serving first at the old police station on Middlesex Avenue (newbies to Malden — go ahead, try to figure out where that was!), then moving on to the Pleasant Street station during the era that helped change (and arguably) damage downtown, alongside the infamous “Beast That Ate Pleasant Street” (Steve Freker trademark pending), better known as City Hall. Finally, she landed at the stateof-the-art station on Eastern Avenue, adapting and persevering through every chapter. Through it all, Kathy remained constant: steady, reliable and committed to doing things the right way. Thank you, Kathy, for everything you’ve done over the years to make Malden a better place to live. We noticed. It mattered. And it is truly appreciated. Wishing you nothing but smooth sailing and happiness in retirement. See you at the Club! —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. ׉ 7cassandra://VSNjYGDYTcwr3pZCKjnkZLV7t4cUqyaTjVsinYUYy7E+`iL&S׉E%THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 Page 9 Northeast Metro Tech highlights leadership of senior co-captains on Varsity Basketball Team Special to The Advocate N ortheast Metro Tech is highlighting the leadership of varsity basketball team senior co-captains Jeanahel Exilus and Esien Clarke, whose leadership has melded players from 12 communities into a team that is off to a stellar start this year. Exilus, of Malden, is a co-op student in the Electrical Program; Clarke, also of Malden, is a co-op student in the Plumbing Program. For four years both co-captains have been playing basketball at Northeast Metro Tech, consistently raising their level of play while maintaining top grades. The Northeast Metro Tech varsity basketball team is off to a great start this year and recently won the Cape Ann Savings Bank Rockport Holiday Basketball Tournament due PAY | FROM PAGE 5 sewer fund to potentially pay the Tufts Construction legal settlement. Speaking directly to City Solicitor McNeil, Councillor O’Malley asked, “So if a member of our water department took a copper water pipe and decided to murder someone on the job, would we be able to settle the murder case with Water Sewer Enterprise Funds?” “I’m not going to answer that hypothetical question because there’s a lot of things we would have to evaluate to answer that hypothetical,” Solicitor McNeil said, in reference to the situation Councillor O’Malley described. “I did consult with our city controller to determine that [Water Sewer Enterprise] was the fund involved with the contract,” Solicitor McNeil said. “For you to say I spoke with the controller to seek legal advice is not accurate. I seek advice with other attorneys in my [City Solicitor’s] office and did my own research to outstanding performances from Exilus and Clarke. Exilus, a forward, was named to the All-Tournament Team. Clarke, a point guard, was selected as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Varsity basketball coach Jay Seigal said both co-captains set an example by showing up on time, working hard in practice, and working to motivate other players via quiet leadership instead of showmanship. “Jeanahel and Esien exemplify what it means to be student-athletes at Northeast Metro Tech,” said Coach Seigal. “They are quiet, dependable leaders, who lead by example — they show up on time, work hard every day, and put the team first. Their leadership has united teammates from 12 communities into a bonded, cohesive team.” and then further research.” Councillor O’Malley also challenged, “the bulk of the claims was a defamation case.” “This does not pass the smell test.” Earlier in the meeting he referred to the settlement proposal as “a back-door deal.” “I am not sure where you are getting your information from, but the settlement is not [primarily] for defamation case; that is incorrect,” Solicitor McNeil said. Special Counsel Rumley then returned to the audience podium and reiterated that the settlement amount closely coincided with the amount of the disputed contract invoice payments Tufts Construction claimed were unpaid. “The settlement is with regards to the actions of Malden to terminate the contract,” Rumley said, “If this case returned to trial and the jury decided against the city, it could be multiple millions of dollars against the city. We would advise [for the city] not to take that risk [and fund the settlement].” “Looking back at our school record and what we’ve accomplished this year is surreal,” said Exilus. “We’ve been grinding, learning to trust each other, and I’m proud that the work we put in has translated into this success.” “I’m really honored to receive the MVP Award and proud that I was able to perform to the best of my ability,” said Clarke. “This wouldn’t have been possible without my teammates — I’m so proud of how we worked together to be successful. We knew what we were capable of as a team and used that to our advantage.” “Jeanahel and Esien aren’t just excellent athletes and excellent leaders, they have excelled in their vocational programs and showed leadership in the classroom and hallPictured from left to right: Principal Richard Barden, Jeanahel Exilus, Esien Clarke and Superintendent David DiBarri stand together with the victor’s trophy from the Cape Ann Savings Bank Rockport Holiday Basketball Tournament. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) ways,” said Superintendent David DiBarri. “We are proud of the example that these two City of Malden Massachusetts 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN HISTORICAL COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public hearing in Conference Room 105, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 23, 2026, to receive public comment regarding the following: Application of Re Wu for a building permit (Permit Application CMID permit (Permit Application CMID-040128-2021) and Notice of Intent to Alter the building at the property known as and numbered 808 Salem Street and known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 133 663 317, which has been determined to be a Significant Building, in accordance with Title 4.24, Code of City of Malden (MCC), the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance, for the purpose of making a determination whether this Significant Building is a Preferably Preserved Building and the building permit should be delayed, in accordance with Title 4.24, MCC, the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance. Permit application and plans are available for public review on the City website at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Inna Babitskaya Vice Chair Malden Historical Commission February 06, 2026 set on a daily basis, and we are thrilled to see their hard work paying off.” ׉ 7cassandra://NxhQzG4Vvx5T04mQ66_Jm-qCi06k0a3UJQDJK5v2SLQ/`iL&TiL&S rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://KchSV-CkeykoA7W382ZepKrDloWzcqVQCVCv69_GRHEñ`'p׉ 7cassandra://fUSIXlMlelK3ANtmTX2gFMlELmyc97cRvr2citGguXUͯ`׉ 7cassandra://FKZdkD07R1j5h6TB6J1rtptxIN2-An7vEvlfuPe9ugw0`iL&|טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://h6S42pHSTjyRNzMlc3p1TAcfo8SKtvEFhKI_UM0A3o0Ķ`'p׉ 7cassandra://nU-jkYoPweRZM292eRVhJeP6lLn8wBo1kNBQ_m2tTpEͯo`׉ 7cassandra://UaanQVr-Z96vDxkClRk33fyM4tt5SEiakxx-yL5iwA80q`iL&~נiL&̛s9ׁHhttp://bit.ly/travelׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller What You Should Know About Prepaid Funeral Plans Dear Savvy Senior, I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that you might not need for a while? Aging Annie Dear Annie, Planning your funeral in advance is definitely a smart move. Not only does it give you time to make a thoughtful decision on the type of service you want, it also allows you to shop around to find a good funeral provider, and it will spare your adult children the burden of making these decisions at an emotional time. But preplanning a funeral doesn’t mean you have to prepay too. In fact, the Funeral Consumer Alliance, a national nonprofit funeral consumer protection organization, doesn’t recommend it unless you need to spend down your financial resources so you can qualify for Medicaid. Here’s what you should know. Preneed Arrangements Most funeral homes today offer what is known as “preneed plans” which allow you to prearrange for the type of funeral services you want and prepay with a lump sum or through installments. The funeral home either puts your money in a trust fund with the payout triggered by your death or buys an insurance policy naming itself as the beneficiary. If you’re interested in this route, make sure you’re being guaranteed the services you specify at the contracted price. Some contracts call for additional payments for final expense funding, which means that if the funeral home’s charges increase between the time you sign up and the time you sign off, somebody will have to pay the difference. Here are some additional questions you should ask before committing: • Can you cancel the contract and get a full refund if you change your mind? • Will your money earn interest? If so, how much? Who gets it? • If there is an insurance policy involved, is there a waiting period before it takes effect? How long? • Are the prices locked in or will an additional payment be required at the time of death? • Are you protected if the funeral home goes out of business or if it’s bought out by another company? • What happens if you move? Can the plan be transferred to another funeral home in a different state? • If there’s money left over after your funeral, will your heirs get it, or does the home keep it? If you decide to prepay, be sure to get all the details of the agreement in writing and give copies to your family so they know what’s expected. If they aren’t aware that you’ve made plans, your wishes may not be carried out. And if they don’t know that you’ve prepaid the funeral costs, they could end up paying for the same arrangements. Other Payment Option While prepaying your funeral may seem like a convenient way to go, from a financial point of view, there are better options available. For example, if you have a life insurance policy, many policies will pay a lump sum when you die to your beneficiaries to be used for your funeral expenses. The payment is made soon after you die and doesn’t have to go through probate. Or you could set up a payable-on-death (or POD) account at your bank or credit union, naming the person you want to handle your arrangements as the beneficiary. POD accounts also are called Totten Trusts. With this type of account, you maintain control of your money, so you can tap the funds in an emergency, collect the interest and change the beneficiary. When you die, your beneficiary collects the balance without the delay of probate 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. 1. On Feb. 6, 1952, what king died while the heir to the throne was in a Kenyan forest treehouse? 2. What is The Mitten State and The Wolverine State: Maine, Michigan or Minnesota? 3. In New England in what month does maple syrup season usually begin? 4. On Feb. 7, 1914, “Kid Auto Races at Venice” aka The Pest, featuring Charlie Chaplin, was released; where is the Venice in the film located? 5. What in the U.S. Navy is called Seahawk? 6. For preparing for what 2026 event are there 500+ musicians and 182 original costumes? 7. February 8 is Super Bowl Sunday; what number is it: XXXVIII, LV or LX? 8. How many times is “begat” in the Bible: 55, 202 or 320? 9. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, what is BESS? 10. On Feb. 9, 1942, who was born whose “You’ve Got a Friend” won Song of the Year in 1972? 11. What happens to the Boston Public Garden Swan Boats in winter? 12. In January 2026 the film “Cookie Queens” was released about what kind of cookies? 13. On Feb. 10, 2005, playwright Arthur Miller died; what play about sales did he write? 14. What city has the Rideau Canal Skateway — in winter the world’s largest skating rink? 15. How are glas, glace and eis similar? 16. On Feb. 11, 1963, what TV cooking show premiered that was produced and broadcast in Boston? 17. What sport at the Winter Paralympics has heavy stones and teams on wheelchairs? 18. What word for a sled comes from Canadian French and Native American languages? 19. What is the women’s monobob at the Winter Olympics? 20. On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born; was he the keynote speaker for two hours at the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery? ANSWERS 1. George VI (father of Elizabeth) 2. Michigan 3. Late February 4. It is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. 5. A helicopter 6. Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games 7. LX 8. 320 9. Battery Energy Storage Systems 10. Carole King 11. They are dismantled and taken to a location for storage and maintenance. 12. Girl Scout 13. “Death of a Salesman” 14. Ottawa 15. They are words meaning “ice” (in Haitian Creole, French and German/Luxembourgish, respectively) 16. “The French Chef” with Julia Child 17. Curling 18. Toboggan 19. Since 2022, a sliding competition with a single-seated bobsleigh 20. No; it was a former politician/ famous orator, Edward “Ever-atit” Everett, of Dorchester, Mass. (Lincoln spoke for two minutes.) ׉ 7cassandra://FKZdkD07R1j5h6TB6J1rtptxIN2-An7vEvlfuPe9ugw0`iL&U׉EuTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 Page 11 OBITUARY Donald F. Wade A lon g - time resi - dent of Malden who recently moved to Methuen, passed away on January 27th, at the age of 85. Don was born in Malden in 1940, the son of Donald and Margaret Wade. He was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden with the Class of 1958. He then enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge, he returned to Malden. He married his sweetheart, Beverly Kinnon, and the two settled down together, sharing the next 43 years together. Don became and elevator mechanic, working for Pane Elevator, retiring about 10 years ago. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hiking. He was also a skilled woodworker and a talented artist. He is survived by his wife Beverly, his children, Diane Cabierra of OH, Peter Wade of Everett, Susan Cappuccio of Wilmington, and Kerry Kinnon of Methuen, his brother Robert Wade of Malden, his sister Barbara LeBlanc of Everett, his grandchildren, Peter, Stephanie, Neil, Christopher, Allyssa, and Jessica, and his great grandchildren, Emily, Matthew, and Colin. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 3rd, in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden. All other services will be private. J Travel on a Budget oin us at the Malden Public Library on Thursday, February 12, from 6-7 p.m., for “Travel on a Budget with Molly!” Seasoned traveler Molly Walsh will be giving a talk on how to stretch your dollar to travel farther, covering everything from planning stages, when to book and when to go, hotels vs. hostels, budgeting for emergencies, and more. You can register for a reminder email at bit.ly/travel-mpl or by calling 781-324-0218. This event will be at the Malden Public Library (36 Salem St.). - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 Docket No. SU25D1369DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING LUIS ALBERTO BONILLA CANSECO vs. ERIKA MARQUEZ ALVAREZ To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Luis NO TAX ON OVERTIME F or calendar year’s 2025 through 2028 you may be able to take a deduction of up to $12,500 of qualified overtime pay if filing single or head of household, and up to $25,000 for a married couple filing a joint income tax return. This deduction is phased out once a single person’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds $150,000 and once a married couple’s MAGI exceeds $300,000. This new tax provision was part of the July 4, 2025, Big Beautiful Bill enacted by Congress. The deduction is not available for a married taxpayer filing separately. Any overtime pay that is offset by this deduction is still subject to social security taxes. You also need a valid social security number issued to you prior to the due date of your 2025 1040. Just like in the case of the “no tax on tips” deduction, this is a below the line deduction on your Form 1040, meaning you deduct it against your income after you take your standard deduction or your itemized deductions, whichever is higher. If you were paid $30 per hour for all of your overtime hours and your regular hourly rate was $20 per hour, the additional $10 per hour would be considered the overtime premium and would therefore be eligible for the deduction. In this example, you were paid time and a half as an overtime rate. The overtime rate is equal to fifty percent of your regular hourly rate. Typically, you would have to work more than 40 hours in the work week to qualify for overtime pay. So, if you had 500 hours of actual overtime, you would multiply 500 hours x $10 to arrive at the amount of your deduction. In this example, the deduction would be $5,000. The IRS is giving employers until the 2026 W-2 filing season to report in a separate box on the W-2 the amount of overtime earnings. Therefore, the actual overtime pay reported on your 2026 W-2 form will form the basis of the maximum amount of overtime deduction you will be able to claim on your 2026 tax return. This deduction is claimed on the 2025 Schedule 1-A as part of your 1040. This year might be more difficult to determine your actual overtime hours worked. You might have to resort to your final paystub for calendar year 2025 to see if your employer has separated the overtime hours. You would also have to determine the overtime premium to be applied to those hours in order to calculate the deduction. 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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Back to the center of the big news, again he tried to soften the blow. “I’m a Malden guy, I will always be a Malden guy, that’s the truth,” Knox told The Advocate last Friday in the midst of his last official day on the job, January 30, in the 33rd year of his employment with the City of Malden. At 6:30 a.m. on Monday this week, Knox was in his office at 19 Norman St. in the burgeoning Everett Riverfront District, in his new post as Everett’s Executive Director of City Services. Just like that, the switch was made. Again, Knox made some points very clear, regarding both the 33 years he has spent on Commercial Street at the Malden DPW Yard — first assisting in supervising operations in the DPW, then becoming DPW Director for about the last 20 years — and now the excitement over the new challenge with his post in Everett. “Malden’s been great to me, and I never planned on not retiring from this city,” Knox told The Advocate. “I have been very happy here working closely with Mayor Christenson and his staff and [former] Mayor Howard in the past.” For all of the past 33 years in Malden, Bobby Knox has been Malden’s forever “go-to” guy, accessible to more people than he would even care to admit. Check out the over 3,300 contacts in his cellphone, that’s three thousand, three hundred-plus, ladies and gentlemen. Too many people — way too many people — have his cellphone number, and an equal surplus of those people feel free to text or phone him, day and night (and in between) with requests big and small. So now all of that is going away, in a southeasterly direction to Everett. But how did this all really come about? As in many situations such as these, the other question often becomes, what could have been done “to keep him here.” That being said, Knox revealed that through the years he has “been approached by numerous communities” offering various positions, some which came with higher salary numbers as well. “The Director of Revere Public Works was a job I was offered, but the timing was not something I was seeking and it was also a lateral offer,” Knox recalled. “I never would be considering taking the same job I had in Malden for another job elsewhere, even for a higher salary.” Not so with the position in Everett, which ultimately ended with that next-door community getting their man. Knox told The Advocate how it all came about. “Two days after the election in November a representative of [Mayor-elect Robert Van Campen] contacted me and asked if I was interested in having a discussion with him.” “I didn’t know [Van Campen] at all, but I was invited to meet the Mayor and have coffee, so I did that the next day,” Knox recalled. “We ended up talking for about an hour and a half, everything about public works, water & sewer, streets, parks, engineering, all of it — soup to nuts.” “We agreed to talk again and around the middle of November, after some more discussion, [then Mayor-elect Van Campen] made me an offer,” Knox said. “Considering the timetable, I was given [a job] offer on a Wednesday but only had until Monday to accept it.” “I will say I had all sleepless nights ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers • Basement Renovation & Restoration • Bathroom Remodeling • All Aspects of Carpentry • Chimneys Rebuilt/Repaired • Roofing & Siding Installed/Repaired • Masonry Repairs • Foundation Leaks Repaired • Waterproofing • Interior Painting & Much More Free Estimates & Consultation Fully Licensed & Insured 617-955-5164 Toughbuildmasonry.com Johntoughbuild@gmail.com Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. 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But on that Monday, I did accept the offer to become Everett’s Director of City Services,” Knox recalled. Though the new post does come with a higher salary than his now former Malden job, it is certainly no lateral move; the responsibilities of his new position are expansive, as the hierarchy for management of Everett’s infrastructure and day-today related services differs in one key way: The post of Executive Director of City Services does not exist in the City of Malden. As Everett’s Executive Director of City Services, Knox will supervise all the following departments: Department of Public Works, Public Facilities, Engineering, Water & Sewer, Parks, Cemeteries — all of it. In Malden, all of those separate departments have their own directors and all report to the Mayor. The other key difference is that Knox, for the first time in 33 years, is not “on call” for “24/7” day in and day out as — everyone in Malden knows full well — he has been since the early 1990s, when he first began working at Malden DPW. This week, Everett Executive Director of City Services Bobby Knox worked a straight shift of Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Quite frankly, for Knox, this was a revelation, seeing as it was “normal hours” for the first time in his professional life. Nothing this weekend, either, only watching his son’s hockey game or practice and driving his daughter wherever she might need to go. As for Malden, the Interim DPW Director is Paul Myers, who has served as Assistant DPW Director/ Director or Operations for the past nine years in Malden, after 15 years in a similar position in Brookline. He has worked alongside Knox for quite a few years, including during the recent, record-setting snowstorm of January 25, which dumped 23 inches of snow in Malden, closing schools for two days and signalling the first snow emergency since 2022. What Knox said he will take with POST | SEE PAGE 13 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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