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Metro CEO Robert Cashman recently met with Mayor Gary Christenson to discuss the new off ering. “The 40-year mortgage is a great resource for Malden residents,” said Cashman. “I hope the new mortgage term allows MAYOR | SEE PAGE 20 Mayor Gary Christenson and Metro Credit Union President/CEO Robert Cashman (Photo Courtesy of Metro Credit Union) Malden resident clowns around for Shriners Circus T he Shriners Circus is back with an “all new” show. Presented by the Aleppo Shriners at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, the circus will be held for the fi rst time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Malden resident Ernest “Rollo” Pearlstein will also be back. Many Malden residents have seen Pearlstein – as Rollo T. Clown – roller-skating in parades and festivals over the years. Pearlstein has been a Shriner (and a clown) for 43 years and has been part of the circus planning committee for over a decade. “Many years ago I watched the Shriners clowns at a parade and saw how much joy they brought to the faces of the children that were in the crowd,” said Pearlstein, who has lived with his wife, Marjorie, in Malden for 38 years. “Almost immediately I became a Mason, which is required to become a Shriner, and then as soon as I was eligible, I became a Shriner.” Pearlstein’s involvement as a member of the circus planning committee prevents him from performing as Rollo as much as he would like, but the father of six and grandfather of 10 said he hopes to put on the face paint, red nose and possibly even his roller skates for at least one of the performances at this year’s Shriners Circus. The Shriners Circus will off er 12 performances during school vacation week from Wednesday, April 20 to Sunday, April 24. Highlights of the 2022 Shriners Circus: aerialists, dancers, acrobats, death defying stuntmen riding four motorcycles at the same time in the Globe of Death, and a man being shot out of a cannon. Of course, the famous Aleppo clowns will spread laughter and silliness throughout the arena. No exotic animals will be performing at the circus. Tickets can be purchased Ernest “Rollo” Pearlstein at www.AleppoCircus2022. Eventbrite.com. Parking is free. Have a Safe & Happy Easter and Passover er CATOCAT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Mayor meets with Metro Credit Union CEO to discuss affordable housing 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker he City of Malden collectively took a giant step on a number of fronts in improving its infrastructure with a series of votes by the City Council Tuesday which commits just over $15 million toward a variety of major projects. In a series of fi ve consecutive, unanimous 9-0 votes, the City Council authorized significant spending on major infrastructure improvements including replacing lead water service lines; reconstructing and new construction of water mains; and citywide roadT TE Friday, April 15, 2022 Malden City Council commits just over $15M in municipal funding for infrastructure improvement projects City authorized to borrow over $14M to replace lead water service lines; Replace, repair water mains; Improve roadways; Rehab Devir Park Craig Spadafora City Council President IMPROVEMENT | SEE PAGE 11 Eight members of MVRCS’ Class of 2023 to receive National Merit recognition ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Pictured front row, from left to right: Isabella Chu and Audrey Wherry. Middle row, same order: Regina Wierzbowski, Hailey Ho, and Dukens Maurin. Back row, same order: Huyen Le, Eric Wang, and Caroline Crowley.(Courtesy of MVRCS) M ystic Valley Regional Charter School has received notice that eight current juniors will receive recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). 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Opening an average cannabis retail shop can require $1 to $1.5 million in liquidity, and the numbers are even higher for manufacturing facilities – at around $3-$5 million. Since federal cannabis laws prevent these businesses from accessing traditional bank loans, lack of capital can pose an insurmountable barrier, leaving many entrepreneurs vulnerable to predatory fi nancial deals and damaging equity partnerships. A social equity fund created by the legislation would facilitate new access to capital by making grants and loans, including forgivable and no-interest loans, to equity applicants. percent of a cannabis business’s annual gross sales and must be reasonably related to the costs associated with hosting a cannabis business in a city or town. Some other components of the bill: • Incentives for municipalities Jason Lewis State Senator The fund has the support of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), whose commissioners voted unanimously to endorse the idea earlier this legislative session. The fund would receive 10 percent of annual revenue collected from the marijuana excise tax (an estimated $18 million for FY2023). Massachusetts is poised to join a handful of other states in pioneering this program. The bill also responds to concerns about the process of negotiating Host Community Agreements (HCAs), which have been identifi ed as a key factor in keeping industry entry costs high. The bill reaffi rms that fees in HCAs cannot exceed three to prioritize equity, through a portion of the marijuana excise tax that is distributed to cities and towns that host social equity marijuana businesses; this is cost-neutral to the consumer. • A requirement that the CCC establish rules and regulations for municipalities to promote full participation in the industry by previously harmed communities. • Clarifi cations to the existing law’s authorization of social consumption businesses, clearing a path for municipalities to permit on-site cannabis consumption businesses in their city or town via local ordinance as well as local referendum. Currently, many residents, particularly renters and those who live in public housing, do not have a location where they can legally consume cannabis products, even nine years since voters approved medical marijuana and fi ve years since the approval of adult use. Lines Connecting Lines exhibit gives images to words L ines Connecting Lines is an exhibit of poetry and visual art charged with enhancing the enjoyment and understanding of both art forms. Poems hang side by side with paintings, drawings, prints and photographs made in response to area poets’ work. The exhibit at Gallery UMA (145 Pleasant St. in Malden) runs S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Details from six of the images in the Lines Connecting Lines exhibit and a poem excerpt. The exhibit features 13 local poets and 18 artists who have created artwork in response to a selected poem. The poetry and artwork hang sided by side in this special exhibit celebrating both art forms. (Photo Courtesy of Gallery UMA) Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping through June 1, and the public is invited to a reception on Thursday, April 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This exhibit is inspired in part by this year’s Malden Reads book selection “An American Sunrise,” by Joy Harjo. It is hosted by Gallery UMA, curated by Lisa Sears and co-organized with David Chia. Artists and poets from fi ve area towns are represented in the exhibit. The Malden artists and poets are Linda Dolph, Emily Goldhammer, Peg Kane, Yana Lapaix, Ose Manheim, Cassandra Peters, Sharon Santillo, Liz Scorsello and Stephanie Stigliano. Exhibit hours are Monday through Wednesday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. Friday appointments can be made by emailing anne@ umaverse.org. Gallery UMA will be closed on Monday, April 18 in observance of Patriots’ Day. This project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council. 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Members of the public were invited to the family-friendly event and enjoyed free samples of Dom’s famous marinated meats and Boar’s Head products, free beer tastings from local brewer Idle Hands Craft Ales and wine tastings. Live music from local band High Tide – and even Pat the Patriot and the New England Patriots cheerleaders – were in attendance and kept the kids and guests entertained. The full-service deli, butcher, catering and wholesale food distributing company has been serving the New England region out of this location since 1975 – and has been based in Malden since 1936. “Our grandfather, Dom, started this business by making sausages out of his basement before opening a small shop down the street,” said Dom’s Sausage Co. Co-owner/CEO Domenic Botticelli. “Our family and our extended Dom’s family of employees are so proud to honor our grandparent’s legacy by reopening our doors to the community with a beautiful new space that will serve generations to come.” “I continue to be grateful to Buddy and Nancy and the Botticelli family for continuing to provide the Malden community with quality products for more than 50 years,” said Christenson. “We also thank them for being a true community partner – always stepping up when asked.” Never stopped serving the community During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dom’s kept its doors open to serve the community by offering curbside pick-up and delivery – keeping its more than 50 workers employed during the crisis. It also began shipping its meats nationwide directly to STORE | SEE PAGE 21 Hall Rentals Available Excellent rates Call 781-324-9570 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Levine Malden gathered and expeO n April 29, at 6 p.m., the Malden High School Alumni Association will induct Norman Greenbaum into its Alumni Hall of Fame. There was a remarkable Norman moment back in 2019 between Malden and Mr. Greenbaum. This article attempts to capture the spirit of the day. I hope you agree. Information on how to obtain tickets for the banquet is as follows: contact Camille Colantuoni at 781-632-1646 or email cmc5767@aol.com. If you would like to place an advertisement in the program book, please feel free to contact Len Iovino at 781321-3568 or email him at lvi_ mps@yahoo.com or John Froio at 781-321-0339 or email him at jfroio38@verizon.net. Here is a Norman article I wrote in 2019. “Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out. “Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about…” rienced a communal moment on Oct. 16, 2019. An event rarely seen in these dark days of political/social divisiveness. Ya had to be there. You really did. Music and art brought us together for a glorious moment in time and space. Music, art and Malden’s favorite son, our very own “One Hit Wonder” straight outta Suffolk Square (and his old haunt Faulkner Pharmacy or was it Shan-Lon?) – Malden High School Class of 1960 – Norman Greenbaum. Sharon, Naomi and the rest of the volunteers at Malden Arts are transforming our once sleepy little hamlet just north of Boston into a happening artfilled community with colorful, thoughtful and quirky murals splashed across our five square miles. From Beach to Wicklow Street, Austin, Texas–based artist Jesse Melanson (and his assistant Megan Lacey) poured their heart, soul and a ton of paint on the backside of a tired old building on Exchange Street, transLaw Offices of Terrence W. 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And with all due respect, his gal pal Bonita looked great also (and kept a close, watchful eye on our/her hero). My brief time with Norman was unforgettable. Mostly what I took away was how genuine he was. No pretension whatsoever. He looked you in the eye, not over your shoulder, as a lot of celebs will do as they feign interest. He cared. Firm handshake. Connection made. Malden friendship. Thank you for that, Norman. Mike Provitola reminded Norman that when he was at Lincoln Jr. High he had Mike’s dad (the legendary) “Mundo” as a gym teacher. Norman smiled. Normie was approached by Police Chief Molis and, with a straight face, introduced himself then explained that he and the MPD had been sitting on a parking ticket that was issued to Norman when he was in high school. Still unpaid. Chief actualNorman Greenbaum (center) is shown at the “Spirit in the Square” mural unveiling in 2019. (Courtesy Photo) ly handed him a real ticket with his Lisbon Street address (42) on it (vehicle type: “Magic Bus”? or “Magic Carpet Ride”?). My note: Chief believes in authenticity when he is pranking. As Normie stood listening closely, chief continued, he needed the ticket to be paid. Stunned briefly, the look on Normie’s face was priceless. Then laughter all around. An immediate connection between Chief and Big G made. You could see the sparkle in Mayor Gary Christenson’s eyes as he shook hands with Normie. They greeted each other as if they were old friends, small talk made easy when it’s sincere. In multiple lifetimes you could not have imagined this night. Norman takes his place center stage, in front of the four-story tall mural, cane in hand with his fiancée and “pest controller” Bonnie to his right. Queue the song that brought us all together, the timeless classic, “Spirit in the Sky.” Who would have ever thought that we’d be standing on the corner of S. Washington and Exchange Street, Norman Greenbaum leading us in a group sing-along accompanying himself on “air cane” to the song we all cherish, the classic rock anthem “Spirit in the Sky.” Not I. We knew all the words, of course. Cathy Leblanc, Dave and Ethel Haskell singing loud and proud. N.Y. Attorney John Tormey doing the “New York Attorney Shuffle.” Paul and Lisa Hammersley with mile-wide smiles. Councillor (Ryan) O’Malley and Councillor (Craig) Spadafora, in a kumbaya moment, shoulder to shoulder singing in two-part harmony – I made that one up – but both loving the special moment, nonetheless. Paul Sieswerda and his pops, who graduated with Normie, fist-pumping to the fuzz-toned guitar drenched classic. Joe Viglione capturing all the fun for his blog. The first couple of Malden, Maryanne Smith, and Donna Denoncourt shaking their moneymakers like it it’s nobody’s business. The sing-along was pure unadulterated joy – Norman channeling his inner Jimi Hendrix making use of his cane – straight fire. He was all spirit and presence. Good vibrations among the two or three hundred who gathered. Norman finishes. Smiles. Raises his finger to the sky towards the mural. Does his trademark hand flutter type motion and flashes the peace sign. More smiles, all around. His happiness spirit felt. "This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – after the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the John and Christina Markey Senior Center, Mayor Gary’s sincere and heartfelt words for Norman had Big G emotionally (and visibly) shaken. Norman rose slowly from his chair and walked toward the staging area. That’s when Gary handed him a citation proclaiming our forever love for him. Norman’s words were humble – barely keeping it together – befitting his background and the blue-collar upbringing he had in Malden. In Suffolk Square. At MHS. In a choked voice, paraphrasing here: He was grateful for the opportunities his career and this particular song have bestowed upon a kid from Lisbon Street. He was grateful for the support he received early in his musical pilgrimage. Grateful for the people who believed in him. Believing in him enough to sign him to a record deal. Grateful for the opportunity for his music to be heard all over the world. Still paraphrasing: He had many highs in his life, and he was grateful for them but “this may have topped them all” was his closing statement. Mic drop moment. Postscript 1: Mayor Christenson’s remarks were, as usual, clever and witty. Looking out into the faces of the hundreds of people showering their love MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 20 ׉ 7cassandra://MaZJMoLdTzAPvQtuao3rPfNiGpzdzHHqeFB6qhs0pKY+`̰bXR5sa׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP: Councillors approve appointees to new Racial Equity Commission Council wants Malden to become official member as AARP Age Friendly Community By Steve Freker T he Malden City Council's new Racial Equity Commission is starting to take its shape. At Tuesday night's meeting Councillors voted unanimously to appoint Malden residents Abraham Ndiwane and Theodor Janne Shahan as resident members of the commission. The Racial Equity Commission, which is designed to work in concert with the Malden coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is intended to examine and analyze Council operations and advise protocols and actions to ensure the Council employs an anti-racist lens on its policies and procedures. "These are two very good selections. These residents will do a tremendous job," said Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, who chairs the Personnel and Appointments Committee, which conducted interviews of the candidates for the posts. Councillor at large Carey McDonald said that while he was pleased with the appointees, "We have to ensure there is more and better communication between city government so was get more candidates for positions like these. We can and should do a better job." *** Malden striving to be an AARP 'Age Friendly Community The Malden City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to have research initiated in a joint effort by the City Council, city of Malden officials and Senior Center director Mikeneil Paul to research how Malden could become an official "Age Friendly Community" recognized by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). 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No one was reported injured inside the apartment building, located in the 30-50 numbered part of Park Street, though the suspect was reportedly injured with cuts to his hands and arms and treated at a nearby hospital before being transported to the police station. Police were called to the scene around 10:45 a.m. on reports of windows being smashed at the apartment building. The street was sealed off by Malden Police vehicles and an unconfi rmed report indicated the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was called to the scene as well. It was unknown as of press time what may have caused or motivated the incident or whether the suspect, who was not identified by authorities, was a resident of the building or had any affi liation with any of the residents. The main entrance of the Malden Public Library is located Girl Scout Troop 71131 joins city officials at Fellsmere Pond spring cleaning By Tara Vocino M embers of Girl Scout Troop 71131 joined Councillor Amanda Linehan to clean up Fellsmere Pond on Saturday morning. Mayor Gary Christenson and State Representative Paul Donato joined in on the eff ort. Pictured from left to right: Front row: Troop 71131 Girl Scouts Georgia Linehan, Taylor Jackson, Shrinidhi Rangasamy, Charlotte Taylor, Amelie Paquet and Adelaide Marshall; standing: Ward 3 resident Renee Saini, Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and Eila Kolbe. Malden Police secured the area in and around this Park Street apartment building after a suspect allegedly smashed many windows inside and outside the building. (Advocate Photo) within 150 feet of the apartment building's entrance, but was allowed to remain open during the incident. There was no danger presumed to be present for the nearby Malden High School on Salem Street or Davenport Estate, also on Salem Street, as both were not aff ected or directed to use any established safety protocols. It was not known at Advocate press time what charges the suspect in custody faced as a result of the incident or when any court proceedings may follow. Malden Police vehicles blocked Park Street, adjacent to the main entrance of the Malden Public Library Thursday morning, after a suspect allegedly smashed many windows at an apartment building on the street with bricks and a hammer. (Advocate Photo) Robin, 6, and Kevin JacksonMead picked up cup lids along the hilly terrain. Mayor Gary Christenson picked up trash along the gutter line. Girl Scout Brownies Hazel Kolbe, 4, her mother Heather Kolbe, Eila Kolbe, 9, Adelaide Marshall, 8, and Addis Ko, 8, are shown during the cleanup. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 3 resident Renee Saini and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan during Saturday’s Fellsmere Pond clean-up. RECOGNITION | FROM PAGE 1 test scores: Isabella Chu, Caroline Crowley, Hailey Ho, Huyen Le, Dukens Maurin, Eric Wang, Audrey Wherry and Regina Wierzbowski. Each of them will now move through the stages of the competition, and will be named a National Merit Commended Student, Semifi nalist, Finalist or Recipient. This cohort of eight students, representing 11% of the school’s 2023 graduating class, is the largest number and highest percent to be recognized through the National Merit program in Mystic Valley’s history. “The entire Mystic Valley community is extremely proud of these accomplished and hardKyle Jackson-Mead, 9, with Girl Scout Amelie Madeline Paquet used a picker to clean up trash. working young men and women,” Director/Superintendent Alex Dan remarked. “Each of them is engaged and involved within the school, and we couldn’t be happier that they are receiving this well-earned recognition.” NMSC, a not-for-profi t organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by the NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. ׉ 7cassandra://IRMoooAwj_VwyBbUGf0FPdPD_ZQAKON-b9YrTAbzU9k.O`̰bXR5sa׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 9 JOB | FROM PAGE 2 event. “We were very pleased we were able to hold this event here at the high school for the first time in a while.” The event was held in partnership between the Malden Public Schools Guidance Department and the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board. The Metro North Workforce Board oversees the MassHire Metro North Career Centers that provide customer-centered job search assistance to enable individuals to meet their training and employment goals. Grace Evans, Youth Programs Specialist at MassHire, was on hand for Tuesday’s event as well. The return of the MHS Job Fair on Tuesday was the first time the event had been held since the spring of 2019. It was actually the first schoolwide event victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared in midMarch of 2020. Malden schools were closed for in-person learning for what turned out to be the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year on March 13, 2020. That year’s Job Fair had been planned for early April, but was abruptly cancelled, along with many other school events and functions, due to the pandemic. Last spring in 2021, students began returning to in-person classes rather than virtual learning in mid-March, with the determination it was still not safe to hold in-person events, such as the Job Fair. A mini-Job Fair was held this past fall of 2021, but Tuesday’s event marked the full return of the “real McCoy” for the students and career choice vendors. On Tuesday, some 25 vendors were on hand to recruit students as new employees. The job opportunities were aplenty and job offers ready in real time for the hundreds of students who took the time to visit The Gallery section of MHS, which was set up for the event. MHS junior Justin Bell, who is co-captain of the Malden High boys’ basketball team, signed up for an interview with a representative of Old Navy, whose closest store is in the Gateway Center shopping mall alongside Santilli Circle in Everett, just over the Everett-Medford-Malden city line confluence near Wellington Circle. “I am looking for a job this spring, and having all of these people right here in the school made it easy for me to get to look around and talk to them,” the MHS junior said. In addition to reps from stores like Old Navy and others on hand, there were also tables for other prospective employers, like Wegmans supermarket of Medford, Legoland of Assembly Row, Kelly’s Roast Beef in Wellington Circle, Gentle Giant Mov425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks Malden High School junior Justin Bell signed up for a future job interview at the Old Navy table at the MHS Spring Job Fair on Tuesday. (Advocate Photo) We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Kelly’s Roast Beef of Wellington Circle, Medford, has jobs open right for Malden High School students. (Advocate Photo) ing Company and many more. All of them said there were many job opportunities available for students. “We are ready to hire right now,” said a representative of Kelly’s Roast Beef of Wellington Circle. “If a student needs a job, they should seek us out.” A representative of Somerville-based Gentle Giant Movers said his company had a “great track record employing Malden High students, particularly former student-athletes” in the past, adding that Gentle Giant would like to continue that trend. Also on hand were representatives of many of the military service branches as well as several college and junior college representatives. “It was a very good mix of employers looking to hire students right now and also plenty of information and people to talk to regarding our students’ future plans for after high school,” MPS Director of Guidance Craven said. The MHS Career Fair has been going on for some seven years, Craven said. She has been coordinating the event this year and the last time it was held, ever since was appointed MPS Director of Guidance. She took over for Kelly Colomb, a longtime MHS staff member, who formerly coordinated the event. Craven said that in previous years as many as 50-plus vendors took part in the event. “It On Tuesday representatives from Wegmans supermarket at the Meadow Glen Mall in Medford were on hand to recruit Malden High School students as potential employees. (Advocate Photo) was great to get so many of the vendors back for the return of this event,” Craven said. “It will continue to grow in the future.” In addition to singular events such as the Job Fair, there is full guidance counselor staff on hand for all Malden High School students to help navigate both plans for post-high school as well as course selection for each year of their high school expeJOB| SEE PAGE 11 Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com ׉ 7cassandra://1wPIaaHNYllkzmxZAFIbSexw0512rotbSGuU3mx3nXU*`̰bXR5sabXR5sa PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://_T0LEhG8lypjMkU27FrkoRU6fOwzU40sbmcrw38xll8n`)׉ 7cassandra://OXXAxAT38TfBbt09hTmFTp7wUQW_4Z2P9olFm3OfmGE͠t`J׉ 7cassandra://7MfZjKvOogYy9TTQQnDui8PKwRzkEFFM7BB0okDMcM81`̰׉ 7cassandra://-rvFfq-PldkrmH9ZaEwUr5aaJZaZx0YzZAfsgKzqRZw7͠bXX5saPט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://_xHVIwQ6JMLX8WK1Imsm501j2tIF4CU91S8CvUBULHo(`)׉ 7cassandra://FfHXYdMdxkrxDr_z0hjb8U9LCD_cxufuC6c_nOudziY͋&`J׉ 7cassandra://w9DDmTsjIur6RBp9ky_uvuLFluNhOPM72_Hll2mix58'T`̰׉ 7cassandra://nmN1O1-U7D72koC7vSo9oCnLufK8J-7GrZtPzzCV-VYC͠bXX5saQנbXY5saW@̏9ׁHhttp://cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ ЈנbXY5saVX8W9ׁHhttp://ronorth.orgׁ ׁ ЈנbXY5saUc#̭9ׁHmailto:ecraven@maldenps.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Malden High School student arrested following altercation April 7 One student sustained minor injuries as a result; Police continuing investigation By Th e Advocate O ne student was arrested and a second sustained minor injuries following an incident at Malden High School Thursday afternoon, April 7. Malden Police are continuing an investigation into the incident, with unconfirmed reports indicating one student assaulted another with some sort of implement. Neither police nor school offi cials were discussing details of the case, pending the ongoing investigation. According to reports, at about 12:30 p.m. on April 7 a brief altercation began in a hallway on the fourth fl oor of the high school building. Malden Public Schools district offi cials did confi rm one of the student sustained a superfi cial scrape on the side of his head which caused some bleeding. We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 Celebrating our 50th Year! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. 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Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Bellyful of Laughs returns – raises more than $42K N early 400 people came together on April 8 at Anthony’s of Malden at Mystic Valley Elder Services’ (MVES) 13th rendition of its comedy show Bellyful of Laughs to laugh for the good cause of helping older adults and people with disabilities live safely and independently at home. This year’s sold out event helped MVES raise more than $42,000. Comedians Steve Sweeney, Will Noonan and Jim Ruberti made people laugh, and attendees enjoyed games, laughter, prizes, good food and old and new friends. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson warmed up the crowd by welcoming them as he does every year. MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone thanked everyone for coming out and making it a great night. “It is wonderful to see our community come together to support the important resources Mystic Valley provides throughout our communities,” she said. “Our dedicated staff, volunteers and partners provided essential care and support to our Mystic Valley Elder Services CEO Lisa Gurgone and Malden Mayor Gary Christenson are shown at the 13th rendition of Bellyful of Laughs. (Photos Courtesy of Mystic Valley Elder Services) Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection Mystic Valley Elder Services Chief Executive Officer Lisa Gurgone welcomed guests to the 13th rendition of Bellyful of Laughs while comedian Jim Ruberti looked on. consumers and their families throughout the COVID pandemic. Mystic Valley is lucky to have fantastic, supportive friends who participated in this great event in order to expand our reach and impact as an organization.” A special thanks to ABC Home Healthcare Professionals for their lead sponsorship Jeannette Sheehan (center), founder and owner of ABC Home Healthcare Professionals, gets a good laugh from the comedians along with her friends. Comedian Steve Sweeney entertained the crowd with his abundance of humor. of this event, as well as MVES supporting sponsors Brookline Bank, Melrose Cooperative Bank Charitable Foundation and Natale Company & SafetyCare. Thanks also to the ongoing partnership and support of the members of the Zonta Club of Malden in making this event a success every year. ׉ 7cassandra://7MfZjKvOogYy9TTQQnDui8PKwRzkEFFM7BB0okDMcM81`̰bXR5sa׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 11 IMPROVEMENT | FROM PAGE 1 way improvements. The Council also approved with a unanimous vote a standalone appropriation of $1,000,000 for the ongoing Devir Park Revitalization project as part of an overall cost of close to $4,000,000 to completely rehabilitate and renovate one of the city's largest recreational spaces. "These are high priority, key projects for the city of Malden and we as city councillors and residents are very grateful to all who have spent so much time and effort on seeing them come to fruition," said Council President Craig Spadafora. At Tuesday's meeting, Spadafora acknowledged that while most infrastructure improvement projects carry a large price tag, the value they carry are not as visible to the public, aside from a project such as park revitalization. "We are essentially burying millions of dollars with our lead water service lines and water main replacements," Spadafora said Tuesday night. "It is not exciting or sexy stuff, but these are vital projects. Down the road we plan on continuing these projects and there are other (funding) buckets we can manage. "It was good work all around to get to this point," Spadafora said. The votes taken Tuesday authorizing the spending all were taken on reports emanating from the Council's Finance Committee chaired by Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy. Due to illness, Councillor Murphy was not in attendance at Tuesday's meeting. Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon took the lead as Acting Finance Committee chairperson for Tuesday's meeting. Councillor Condon's Ward 2 includes Devir Park so the unanimous vote to okay municipal JOB | FROM PAGE 9 rience. Also, there is additional staff on hand at MHS specifically to assist students in pursuing jobs for afterschool and weekend hours. Regularly, this school year also welcomed the return of special visits and presentation tables outside the lunchtime cafeterias by military branch reps all year round. “We are ready to help our students every day by assessing their needs and assisting them in planning for their future,” Craven said. For more information on services and resources available through the Malden Public Schools Guidance Department, contact Director Erin Craven at ecraven@maldenps.org. ***** bonding for the $1 million appropriation was well-received after he introduced the report. Condon explained that close to two-thirds of the total Devir Park rehab project cost had already been covered by grants in hand and future expected grant funding. "It's been a long road and we are very excited about this project and thankful to all who have helped make it possible," Councillor Condon said. "This is a very important vote." The $1 million city appropriation to buttress the funds already committed to Devir Park will come in the form of bonding/borrowing of the funds. In the other votes, Councillors approved: — $445,000 in expenditures from the water-sewer retained earnings fund for lead water service line replacement. — $3 million to be borrowed from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Lead Service Line Replacement Program, which comes with 0 percent interest over a 10-year period. The two largest commitments of funding were for: — $5 milllion in bonding/borrowing over a 30-year period for roadway improvements that will be made citywide. — $5,683,300 to be borrowed from the MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program for designing, reconstructing and constructing water mains. Council President Spadafora noted the intensive continuation of the lead water service line replacement was part of federal mandate for the city of Malden by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Several years ago it was determined Malden had one of the largest counts of lead water service lines in Massachusetts — 2,500 still exist and issued a The MassHire Metro North Workforce Board provides oneon-one and group work-readiness and career development guidance to youths ages 14–24 who live in the Metro North Region. Some of the services they offer: • Career and Education Assessments that help solidify your future: Job Search Tips that help get you noticed, job application guidance that helps to put your application in the YES pile, Résumé and Cover Letter Writing assistance to help you catch an employer’s attention. • Interview Preparation and Mock Interviews to help you interview with confidence. For more information on MassHire and the Metro North Workforce Board, contact Grace Evans at gevans@masshiremetronorth.org. Here’s to our patriots WE’LL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, APRIL 18TH FOR PATRIOTS’ DAY. 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He also noted that the lead water service replacement only include from The Malden City Council committed more than $6 million in municipal funding to an ongoing major project of replacing lead water service lines citywide. More than 1,000 have been replaced, about 2,500 remain. (Courtesy Photo) the city-maintained street to the private property marker. Private homeowners and property owners are legally required to foot the cost of replacing the lead lines on their own property, available through ongoing city-maintained assistance programs that provide very low-interest loans that help homeowners pay for the replacements. "I hope our residents know what a big deal this is," Councillor McDonald said of the lead water line replacement project. He urged residents to check the list posted on the city website (cityofmalden.org) of known lead water lines and said testing was available as well, "There are great programs available from the city of Malden to help assure residents they can have clean, safe drinking water," Councillor McDonald said. In the 9-0 votes that approved the projects' funding, voting in favor were Council President Spadafora, Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Condon (Ward 2), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Stephen Winslow (Ward 6), Chris Simonellli (Ward 7), Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Karen Colon Hayes (at large) and McDonald (at large). Councillors Ryan O'Malley (Ward 4) and Barbara Murphy (Ward 5) were not in attendance Tuesday night. ׉ 7cassandra://w9DDmTsjIur6RBp9ky_uvuLFluNhOPM72_Hll2mix58'T`̰bXR5sabXR5sa PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://cUrRWMK1u6v4D1kb-TsewSttBjofV_A3PsZ5Vd759LM7`)׉ 7cassandra://GMIEuYeqF3AQYjJlWlvlRuJX3LQi-qA5s3kZBM-QSAIy`J׉ 7cassandra://3-_rYo1-NZi-gZnAqbtH_80d_BgixhE6kjgoSU8qDx0+`̰׉ 7cassandra://E5apa0FmsuJIqC2-N6P7X6PB4JRLT-OXTJ6uAsBUMcsjJL͠bXY5saTט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://I9q6VuFs_WgStAVEfzKOAbFodte5CL0xP813EmOCB4o`)׉ 7cassandra://jPFb1a7lrGiyJ3gDh15avdUfTnExBpHqZTTWEZpYNR8{:`J׉ 7cassandra://4RJ8bE2JVKbA7ZSLOr7UAw6jL9z5MBA7hMKxCXIA9Og%`̰׉ 7cassandra://rOHYSs_Yab8XXdbQhaIHk4vryZKKw8UM3igvGetRZfUA$͠bXY5saXנbXY5sa] 48̜9ׁHhttp://Mystic.Vaׁ ׁ ЈנbXY5sa\ 4̿9ׁHhttps://bit.ly/YMCAHKD22ׁ ׁ ЈנbXY5sa[?΁59ׁHhttp://ca.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E^Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli hosts successful fundraiser By Tara Vocino M ore than 100 people attended Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli’s fundraiser last Friday evening at Anthony’s of Malden. City Treasurer Steven Jones, who is also Simonelli’s cousin, with Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli. Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli thanked his s u p p o r t e r s f o r overwhelming support. Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli with the MHS Cheering Coach, Melanie Philbrook Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli is shown greeting Mayor Gary Christenson during Simonelli’s election fundraiser at Anthony’s of Malden last Friday evening. t h e i r Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli with former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown Pictured from left to right: William Settemio, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and William Spadafora Jr. Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli with his girlfriend, Kelly Gibbs. The crowd listened to Councillor Simonelli discuss his plans to improve ward 7, such as Kierstead Park and Lincoln Commons upgrades. ׉ 7cassandra://3-_rYo1-NZi-gZnAqbtH_80d_BgixhE6kjgoSU8qDx0+`̰bXR5sa׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 13 Mystic Valley YMCA kicks off summer early with annual Healthy Kids Day Event features free, family-friendly activities to celebrate kids being kids T he Mystic Valley YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Pictured from left to right: Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli, First Church of the Nazarene Rev. Gerry Whetstone and Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard. Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Malden YMCA facility – enter through 99 Dartmouth St. or 125 Mountain Ave. in Malden. This event is sponsored nationally by Howard Johnson® by Wyndham, and locally by Cataldo Ambulance Service, The Greater Boston Food Bank, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Magnolia Dental, Three Circles Studio, Wegmans and SmileLand Pediatric Dentistry. Healthy Kids Day is free and open to the public and will feature activities like bounce houses, games, open swim, Family Zumba, YMCA program sign-up, community resources and giveaways, arts & crafts, music-making and more! This year, the event will have a COVID vaccine clinic on site providing free first, second and booster doses for eligible individuals who would like to get vaccinated. Celebrating its 30th anniPictured from left to right: Margherita Powers, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, his son, Joseph, and former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson. versary in 2022, Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. “At the Y, we believe in the potential of all children and each day we work to help kids find that potential within themselves,” said Mystic Valley YMCA President & CEO Debbie Amaral. “Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event to kick off summer and remind us all how important it is for kids to stay active physically and mentally throughout the summer.” In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following: * High Five the Fruits and Veggies – make sure kids get at least five servings of fruits and veggies each day, the minimum number nutritionists recommend for healthy childhood development. And to keep kids’ taste buds evolving, have everyone in the family try at least one bite of a new fruit or vegetable at least once a month. If your family needs food resources, learn more about the Mystic Valley YMCA’s free food markets in Everett, Malden and Medford here: Food Security (mv-ymPictured from left to right: Ward 2 School Committee Member Robert McCarthy, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and Ward 3 School Committee Member/Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ca.org). * Read Together – the summer is a great time to enjoy books with summer program participants – and 30 minutes a day goes a long way! Take trips to the local library or create a family reading challenge to see who can log the most minutes of reading. Encourage youngsters to create their own stories as well. * Get Moving! Activities that require movement also help kids flex their mental muscle. Use materials in unique ways: Ask youngsters to build models, manipulate tools or develop their own theatrical scenes. * Play Together – play may be the best way to prevent childhood obesity. By putting more play into your family’s day, you will soon find yourself getting the activity that will have your family feeling energized and strong. * Make sleep a priority – doctors recommend 10-12 hours of sleep a day for children ages five to 12 and seven to eight hours per night for adults. Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining our healthy immune system, metabolism, mood, memory and learning. Mystic Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day Vendors as of April 13: * YMCA’s School Age Childcare, Summer Camp, Food Markets, Hiring and Volunteer Opportunities, Membership, Early Learning Center and Medford Youth Center. * ABCD Mystic Valley Opportunity Center * Cambridge Health Alliance * Cataldo Ambulance * East Cambridge Savings Bank * Foster Care/Department of Children and Families * Geico * The Greater Boston Food Bank * Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett * Magnolia Dental * Malden Fire Department * Malden Lions Mobile Eye Screenings * Malden ParentChild+ * Malden Reads * Mayor’s Youth Employment Program/Malden Career Connections * National Grid * Project Bread * RESPOND, Inc. * SmileLand Pediatric Dentistry and Braces * Wegmans For more information, visit https://bit.ly/YMCAHKD22 and follow the Mystic Valley YMCA on social Media. Facebook: @ MysticValleyYMCA. Instagram: @Mystic.Valley.YMCA. ׉ 7cassandra://4RJ8bE2JVKbA7ZSLOr7UAw6jL9z5MBA7hMKxCXIA9Og%`̰bXR5sabXR5sa PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://iqZK0xb4uiFj9rmkVIKUuX8GAlUTStJfmiuaRQMNzAghF`)׉ 7cassandra://xnyGRXujo4B1gb-HhVrDvFKp3DYHCciEqfVO3_wEbS8|\`J׉ 7cassandra://1-H5rSRCqRgjIvA3l0ouFZpYwnhAgMCI0T5XQTVUPas,``̰׉ 7cassandra://PCxtLa3QCoZS9SM6GrsTH-gpeBmg2ifbfiVUiYOCgV4Q@͠bXY5sa^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://u0HBnAtIXnukj9AIYY0cucLT8xdE8bWYMFdGaW4VemM=`)׉ 7cassandra://ftYaCLEDiiOXiUU3BVNFlqmhMvgzZuSooBxegpIrYjw͛`J׉ 7cassandra://6OrPSZdlf-Taz9x6khMLDC_N5tCepVV03jd-S_lEpA01`̰׉ 7cassandra://kcvb_8poKnb9E5k-de1eiRsu9vAtZnUgRVgZxeyahDo;D͠bXY5sa_נbXY5saao29ׁHhttp://EddiesAutoTech.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 To the People of Malden Eeastr and Steven Ultrino State Representative State Representative Paul J. Donato Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley Councillor Ward 3 Amanda Linehan Mayor Gary Christenson & The Citizens of Malden State Senator Jason Lewis Council President Craig Spadafora School Committee Ward 2 Rob McCarthy er H a P ppy assov ׉ 7cassandra://1-H5rSRCqRgjIvA3l0ouFZpYwnhAgMCI0T5XQTVUPas,``̰bXR5sa׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 15 To the People of Malden Eeastr and Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes Malden Trans / Malden Taxi 781-322-5050 BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME Lester, Peggy & David Morovitz By Tara Vocino “We had a great day and 24 Hour AIRPORT SERVICE PACKAGE DELIVERY Simonelli Ward 7 Councillor Chris AUTOTECH 1236 Eastern Ave., Malden (781) 321-8841 * EddiesAutoTech.com Complete Automotive Repairs * Quality Used Vehicles Easter Bunny hops to Malden, raising almost $2K for the Malden Warming Center M ore than $1,800 was raised during Saturday’s Malden Warming Center craft fair, featuring the Easter Bunny. raised a little over $1,800 for the MWC,” Interim Operations Manager Melanie Flynn said. “More importantly, we provided a fun day for the community.” The Mani family, pictured from left to right: Naren Dran, Suganyadevi, Karan, 9, and Bhoomikaa Mani, 5, with the Easter Bunny. Landon Resendes, 5 months, with the Easter Bunny Malden resident Mikaela Bartels, Yarnbug Hand-Knits owner, displayed Adopt-A-Pocket bunnies that she made out of yarn. Malden resident Liliana Godoy, 6, decorated an Easter egg with a heart. Danielle Kuhn, Ellie’s Unique Crafts owner, and Charles Vincent held “carrots for the Easter bunny” and “treats for the Easter bunny” decor. Tara Forcellati, owner of Daily Țara Designs, displayed a bunny shirt and a carrot patch sign. Former Malden resident Janice Lamb, Jan’s Resin Art owner, displayed a bunny cellular phone holder that she made out of resin. Mystic Valley Regional C har t er S cho ol Pictured from left to right: Malden Warming Center Assistant Director Kate Ray, Pastor Gerry Whetstone, Christina Ducharme, volunteer Kayla Durham and Interim Operations Manager/ Fundraising Chair Melanie Flynn. Renee Swann painted a butterfl y onto Lexi, 5. kindergartener Neil Umakanch is shown during Saturday’s craft fair at the Malden Warming Center. er H a P ppy assov ׉ 7cassandra://6OrPSZdlf-Taz9x6khMLDC_N5tCepVV03jd-S_lEpA01`̰bXR5sabXR5sa PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://EszUytEfh5KZXbSAWEvAjIzcf-jbSolb2edz4w0Y7SoN`)׉ 7cassandra://ZEpur0jK_rx6m9GH5S1JPKtGNMsnuLy_FkWz7aaWBKQa`J׉ 7cassandra://faJj3yCVlyghNuLmahy4SEd5vC-eOqfVkzMRnvFz3XAI`̰׉ 7cassandra://bwaR3UDUu-Xkkh0KAHYUZi3Y7IXPwND90BxqhLSryMk̀J4͠bXZ5sabט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://5mBgEobDZG6fZr_c-HGbsJtln6CatSBiATeiGWTV4Iw `)׉ 7cassandra://476a3pN6oWeiPjSsmonY60h-Qo_gzEE1yVmJpOVrkwo͙`J׉ 7cassandra://qCBJGa0ZDYUZuMgHmlmqTeP-rm5MH_15IWj4bIEkxvI*u`̰׉ 7cassandra://604FxT_pdqiQqv8IFMKRNfRSfGWgKs6qUC6_Yhiqj3IurxT͠bXZ5sacנbXZ5sajf9ׁHhttp://SavvySenior.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E.Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT & NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS April 15, 2022 City of Malden 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 North Suburban HOME Consortium c/o Malden Redevelopment Authority 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor Malden, MA 02148 This notice shall satisfy two (2) separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority, as agent for and representative member of the North Suburban Consortium. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about May 3, 2022 the City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority, as agent for and representative member of the North Suburban Consortium, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the release of HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to undertake a project to be known as Bread of Life at 54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Massachusetts. The project involves the creation of 14 new construction affordable single-room occupancy units for formerly homeless individuals and a food pantry for Bread of Life. The project anticipates $1,650,000 in North Suburban Consortium HOME funds and $400,000 in City of Malden CDBG funds. Additional public funding anticipated includes state American Rescue Plan, Housing Innovations Funds, Housing Trust Fund, and local Community Preservation Act funds. The project sponsors are Metro North Housing and Bread of Life and the total estimated project cost is $11,380,975. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Malden and Malden Redevelopment Authority have determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) and is available for review upon request at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148 or online at: https://www.hudexchange.info/ programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/?filter_status=&filter_state=MA&filter_city=Malden&program=ERR&group=. Please submit your request to review the ERR through an alternative method to Alexis Turgeon, HOME Director, Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, aturgeon@cityofmalden.org. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on this activity may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Malden or Malden Redevelopment Authority. All comments received by will be considered prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. Written comments must be received by the City of Malden or the Malden Redevelopment Authority on or before May 2, 2022. For the Malden Redevelopment Authority: 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Alexis Turgeon, HOME Director OR via email at aturgeon@cityofmalden.org. For the City of Malden: 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Alexander Pratt, Community Development Director OR via email at apratt@cityofmalden.org. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Malden certifies to HUD that Gary Christenson, in their capacity as Mayor of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority, as agent for and representative member of the North Suburban Consortium, certifies to HUD that Gary Christenson, in their capacity as Mayor of Malden, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority to use HUD program funds for the purpose specified. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the RE’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the name of RE; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Office of CPD - HUD at the following email address: Bosenvironmental@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD office to verify the actual last day of the objection period. For the City of Malden Gary Christenson, Mayor For the Malden Redevelopment Authority Gary Christenson, Mayor April 15, 2022 ׉ 7cassandra://faJj3yCVlyghNuLmahy4SEd5vC-eOqfVkzMRnvFz3XAI`̰bXR5sa ׉ESTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 17 MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Spring Season off to a great start; Tornado Boys Volleyball, Lacrosse & Girls Tennis all at 4-0 Boys Tennis Teams opens at 3-1; Tornado Baseball gets Home Run blasts from freshman Stead, senior Rodriguez By Jason Mazzilli S pring sports are off to a great start in Malden High Golden Tornado country as all of the teams are off to winning starts. Leading the way for Malden are the Boys Volleyball and Boys Lacrosse teams, which have both started unbeaten at 4-0. Right behind them are the Boys and Girls Tennis teams, which both won this week to check in at 3-2. The Malden High Baseball Team is at 2-3 overall with a split this week. On Monday Malden topped Chelsea on the road, but dropped a game to Lynn Classical on the road at Fraser Field on Wednesday in a 9-3 fi nal. **** Malden Baseball splits for the week as Lynn Classical tops Tornados to stay unbeaten atop GBL Malden High got home run blasts from freshman catcher Bo Stead and senior outfi elder Jordan Rodriguez to power their way to a big win over host Chelsea High on Monday. It was the fi rst career homer for both players as the 9th grader Stead went a yard over the left fi eld fence, a three-run jack, in the fi rst inning, and Rodriguez, a fi rst-year player for Malden after transferring from another school, boomed a long shot way over the centerfi elder’s head for his roundtripper in the fourth inning. Sophomore righthander Jake Simpson earned his fi rst career Malden High Boys Lacrosse senior captain Gary Luo is way out in front of the pack in a win over Lynn Classical at Macdonald Stadium in the season opener. (Courtesy MHS Blue and Gold/Lauren Mallett) pitching win with no hits and no runs allowed while he was on the mound. Junior Kyle Wilson kept the shutout going in his one-inning varsity debut, while soph Saul Kruckenberg did the same in a one-inning stint. Sophomore Ryan Coggswell (2 hits), seniors Sam Ortega and Shai Cohen, sophomore Ezekiel Noelsaint and freshman Aidan Brett also had hits for Malden. The Tornados could not avoid the “One Bad Inning” syndrome on Wednesday, surrendering six runs in the fourth inning (three unearned) on the road against Lynn Classical in an eventual 9-3 loss. Malden scored all of its runs in its last at bat on singles by Coggswell and Noelsaint along with an RBI double by Ortega. Classical got its fi fth win in a row to start the season (5-0 overall, a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori Anxious Annie Dear Annie, Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But if you’re experiencing an erratic heart rhythm, you need to get checked out by a doctor for atrial fi brillation, or AFib. AFib – which is marked by rapid, fl uttering beats – can lead to serious complications such as stroke and heart failure, when the weakened heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of the body. Normally, your heartbeat follows a steady rhythm as your heart contracts and relaxes. But when you have AFib, the upper chambers of your heart (atria) beat rapidly and irregularly, sending blood to the lower chambers (ventricles) less effi ciently. These episodes can last for minutes to hours or longer, and can cause palpitations, lightheadedness, fatigue, and/or shortness of breath. Over time, AFib tends to become chronic. Age is a common risk factor for AFib, which aff ects roughly 10 percent of people older than 75. Other factors include genetics, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and alcohol and tobacco use. The condition has also been linked to viral infections, including COVID-19. Diagnosing AFib If you’re experiencing AFib-like symptoms you need to see Malden High sophomore righthander Jake Simpson earned his fi rst career pitching win in a Golden Tornadoes victory on the road at Chelsea on Monday. (Advocate Photo) 4-0 GBL), atop the league along with Somerville (4-0). **** Baseball is back in action MonMalden High senior Sam Ortega slammed an RBI double to the opposite fi eld to spark a three-run rally in an eventual loss to Lynn Classical on the road on Wednesday. (Advocate Photo) day, on the road at Tony Conigliaro Field at Revere High on Patriots’ Day for a 10:00 a.m. game. The Tornado squad will stay busy next Friday, hosting the 7th Christie Serino Memorial Classic Baseball Tournament at Maplewood Park in Malden. Malden will play Greater Lawrence Tech at 10:30 a.m. at Maplewood Park to open the tournament. Somerville squares off with East Boston in the other fi rst-round game. The winners will square off at 1:00 p.m. for the Serino Classic Championship while the two other teams will play a consolation game at SPRING SEASON| SEE PAGE 18 your doctor who will listen to your heart and likely recommend an electrocardiogram (EKG) or a treadmill heart test, or you may wear a portable monitor for several weeks to look for abnormal heart rhythms to confi rm a diagnosis of AFib. Such tests can help distinguish AFib from less serious conditions that may cause the heart to fl utter, like anxiety and stress. AFib aff ects some three million adults in the United States, a number that is expected to quadruple in the coming decade as the population ages and risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure become even more common. The lifetime risk of developing AFib is greater than 20 percent, yet many people don’t even know they have it. Treatment Options A growing body of research underscores the importance of lifestyle steps such as exercise, a healthy diet, and limiting alcohol for treating AFib. Depending on your age and symptoms, your doctor may prescribe drugs to help control your heart rate, like beta blockers such as metoprolol (Toprol XL); and/or rhythm, such as antiarrhythmics like fl ecainide (Tambocor). You may also need an electrical cardioversion, an outpatient procedure that delivers an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. You will be sedated for this brief procedure and not feel the shocks. Catheter ablation is another outpatient treatment for AFib that scars a small area of heart tissue that causes irregular heartbeats. This procedure is becoming more common based on evidence of its safety and ability to normalize the heart rhythm and ease symptoms. Ablations can be eff ective in people 75 and older, but medication may still be required afterward. If you’re at higher risk for stroke, you may be prescribed a blood thinner, too. In the past, Coumadin (warfarin) was the only such drug widely available, but it requires monitoring with regular blood tests. Newer anticoagulants, like apixaban (Eliquis) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto), don’t have that requirement and have been shown to be just as eff ective at preventing strokes. 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. n r by Jim Miller A Common Heart Problem That’s Often Ignored Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about atrial fi brillation? Every so often, I’ve noticed my heart starts beating rapidly for no particular reason. Is this something I should be worried about? ׉ 7cassandra://qCBJGa0ZDYUZuMgHmlmqTeP-rm5MH_15IWj4bIEkxvI*u`̰bXR5sa!bXR5sa  PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://hnfwl34z4uArRVRBez9UUzgQoI8S-38O1LDwmpSLZzck`)׉ 7cassandra://m0siU05LkulExUiKPtdROkcuhOzEt12RxtWntTWBzrs͐3`J׉ 7cassandra://L1IDM3948SbzlSrvVLDyFY9NXhvfR_F1T8s-trI1neE*`̰׉ 7cassandra://Mpq-MMHeEW_iVploypGHrVux83dIuhqwEBfV4nKKcikvi ͠bXZ5sakט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://tZOmVHX6EQ176YpeKSSi7ZBTyFRYQxmBpTSiW4XrHMM`)׉ 7cassandra://4cIRh-BinHqZovaCHmUudkLGzAi45KbrpPidq4rya_Ÿ́`J׉ 7cassandra://zqUU7nbn29yY9sI_zur2NU_HUS2EKNHp0AhNCBW0-KQ)4`̰׉ 7cassandra://-bN7hYsj07G4Vb4X5fnNazFUknlkpo4UtkLLaVuWpd8֣ ͠bXZ5sal׉E:Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Meet the 2022 MHS Golden 1. On April 15, 1947, who put on a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and broke the “color line” in Major League Baseball? 2. What is branded as the “happiest place on Earth”? 3. In the 1930’s at which prison did Al Capone spend most of his sentence for tax evasion? 4. On April 16, 1889, who was born who popularized a tramp character? 5. What was the first film entirely made with computergenerated imagery? 6. What children’s book’s first chapter is called “The River Bank”? 7. On April 17, 2002, what hospital drama TV series aired its 10,000th episode? 8. Who scored more points in the NBA than LeBron James? 9. From 1900-1920, what sport involving pullers took place at the Summer Olympics? 10. On April 18, 1692, Bridget Bishop, Giles Corey, Abigail Hobbs and Mary Warren were arrested on what charge? 11. What is sinology? 12. On April 19, 1775, what patriotic pair took a midnight horse ride? 13. Who has a Guinness World Record for most World Artistic Gymnastic Championships medals (25)? 14. The World Cup is being hosted by what country that has never participated in it before? 15. What was Janis Joplin’s only Top 40 hit? 16. On April 20, 1912, Bram Stoker died, who authored what 1897 novel based on Transylvanian history and folklore? 17. In what city was the po’boy sandwich invented? 18. What is known as highlife? 19. In what city would you find the “La Brea Tar Pits”? 20. On April 21, 1676, Algonquins attacked Sudbury, Mass., during what war? ANSWERS Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Tennis Golden Tornadoes, pictured from left to right: back row: Head Coach Cheryl Camassa, Ivana Marinkovic, Alejandra Fernandez, Abby Tang, Natalie Chen, Cynthia Nguyen, Nicole Zeng and Adriana Velasco; bottom row: Lily Nguyen, Isabelle Tan, Lorena Suzano Pascon Oliveira Cardoso, Chloe Chen, Thuy Duong (Sarah) Pham and Yuki Yang. SPRING SEASON | FROM PAGE 17 1:00 at Rotondi Field, which is in the same complex. **** Malden Boys Lacrosse off to its best start ever at 4-0 this year Malden High Boys Lacrosse is off to its best season start ever at a perfect 4-0, following a 9-0 shutout win over host Revere on the road on Tuesday. Malden got four goals from sophomore Chad Robertson in the win and a shutout performance in goal by senior Aidan Jordan. Head Coach Jon Copithorne’s squad also registered decisive wins over GBLer Somerville (158) on April 7 and then over nonleaguer Salem High (10-1) on April 8. Malden was scheduled to be back in action on the road against defending GBL Champ Medford High yesterday (Thursday) after Advocate press deadline. Looking ahead, Malden returns to action with a 4:00 p.m. game on the road against Lynn Classical on Tuesday, April 19. A rematch with Somerville at home on Monday, April 25 (4:00 p.m. start) at Macdonald Stadium awaits the Tornado team next week. **** Malden High Boys Volleyball red-hot with a perfect 4-0 season start; Tornados have won every set this year Head Coach Dan Jurkowski’s Malden High Boys Volleyball team stayed perfect on Wednesday with a 3-0 sweep on the road over Essex Tech, improving to 4-0 as a team. Led by senior co-captains Kingson Chen and Yoji Yonetani, Malden has been “extra-perfect,” winning every single set in the four-game season start. Malden swept Madison Park in its opener, then beat Boston Latin Academy, 3-0, on April 6 and GBLer Somerville, 3-0, on April 11. The Tornados were back in action on Thursday on the road to Boston against O’Bryant International High School at 4:00 p.m. Malden plays during April Vacation Week against Revere at home (12:15 p.m. start) on Wednesday, April 20 and then again on Thursday, April 21 at home at 11:30 a.m. **** Malden High Girls Tennis off to a great start at 4-0 overall The Malden High Girls Tennis Team is off to a great start this season, rolling out to a perfect 4-0 record overall with a close, 3-2 win over Lynn Classical on Wednesday. Malden also beat Revere 4-1 recently to up the record to 3-0. Tornadoes Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team By Tara Vocino T he Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Tennis Senior Night will be Wednesday, May 18 at 4 p.m. against Lynn English High School at Amerige Park. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) MHS Girls Varsity Tennis Senior Captains, during their match against Medford High School at Amerige Park last Friday afternoon, pictured from left to right: Natalie Chen, Abby Tang and Cynthia Nguyen. 1. Jackie Robinson 2. Disneyland 3. Alcatraz 4. Charlie Chaplin 5. “Toy Story” 6. “The Wind in the Willows” 7. “General Hospital” 8. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) 9. Tug-of-war 10. Witchcraft 11. The study of the Chinese 12. William Dawes and Paul Revere 13. Simone Biles 14. Qatar 15. “Me and Bobby McGee” 16. “Dracula” 17. New Orleans 18. West African jazz dance music 19. Los Angeles 20. King Philip’s War ׉ 7cassandra://L1IDM3948SbzlSrvVLDyFY9NXhvfR_F1T8s-trI1neE*`̰bXR5sa"׉E qTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 19 Mystic Valley Eagle’s tennis team wins its inaugural Varsity Match Special to The Advocate E arly last week, after three and a half years of building a tennis program, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) successfully began its inaugural Varsity Tennis season against Greater Lowell Tech at Howard Park in Malden. It was a beautiful day for a tennis match and Mystic Valley’s young team brought its best game. Mystic Valley won the overall match, 5-2. Starting off in the singles number one slot, Mystic Valley’s Wes Cunningham played a strong game, but he was edged out 6-8. Mystic Valley was not to be deterred and in the number two, three and four singles, Ethan Co, Katherine Yu and Varun Chawla defeated their Greater Lowell opponents 8-3, 8-3 and 8-5, respectively. Next up, in doubles matches the number one team of Ameya Panchal and Rakshit Rangaprasad won, 8-3, followed by the numcontrol of their match the entire time, and teamwork was crucial to the success of the doubles – giving their teammate encouragement, as well as communicating on the court.” Both coaches said they were proud of the team in the way they played and composed themselves. They further commended the entire team, including those who did not play in the first match “who supported their teammates by cheering and watching the strategies that were used to be successful on the court.” The team consists of stuThe Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Tennis Team consists of students from grades seven through 11. ber two team of Ally and Tabitha Manseau, who lost a tough match, 6-8. Closing out the day, the doubles team of AJ Rutkauskas and Elijah DeTore completed the successful day with a 6-3 win over their Greater Lowell opponents. MVRCS’s first varsity tennis team is coached by Stacy Adler Smith, an MVRCS teacher. Her assistant is Abby Aleksa, another teacher at MVRCS. Head Coach Adler, a former high school and college player, following the match said, “All three winners in singles played hard, broke their opponents serve and were in dents from grades seven through 11. The rest of the team members are Victoria De Assuncao, Noah Elbadoui, Ronique Grandoit, Gaby Lajoie, Shravya Medarametia, Sayuri Panchal, Nathan Tessema and Jonathon Yip. 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Seriously, we hear the saying ‘All roads lead back to Malden’ bandied about over time but it’s people like Norman who actually make that so. Just imagine – his song sold over two million copies – and I think 200 views is a lot when I post something on Instagram. One can see why we are so proud to call him Malden’s own.” Postscript 2: What is it with ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson City Council Chamber, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 on the petition of DMS Trinity, LLC on behalf of the Charles Street Realty Trust 2020 seeking a special permit under Title 12.12.190, Code of City of Malden (MCC), to allow a Marijuana Establishment namely, a marijuana retailer at the property known as and numbered 36 Charles Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel 062-239-910. Petition and plans are available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street – Room 220, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID-040598-2021 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Gregory Lucey Clerk April 8 & 15, 2022 ~ Legal Notice ~ THE MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY 630 Salem Street Malden, MA 02148 PH: 781-322-3150 FAX: 781-322-3543 TDD: (800) 545-1833 x 103 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) will conduct Public Hearings to discuss and obtain input relative to the submission of the MHA’s Proposed FFY2023 Annual Public Housing Agency Plan (PHA Plan) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). MHA will also concurrently conduct a Hearing to discuss its proposed DHDC FY2023 Annual Plan submission. During these hearings, proposed revisions to the MHA’s Section 8 Administrative Plan, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, Public Housing Lease and/or House Rules, and planned HUD Capital Fund Grant Program construction projects will be presented for discussion. State program policies and capital improvement plan project work will also be discussed. MHA Resident Advisory Board Members, federal and state Public Housing Residents and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and state program voucher Participants, elected and other local government officials, representatives of social service agencies and advocacy groups, community leaders, concerned citizens and all other parties having interest in these hearings are invited to attend to express their priorities and concerns and/or offer comments and suggestions. These Hearings will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, beginning at 8:30 A.M. onsite in the 630 Salem Street Community Room, which is accessible. Compliance with all public health guidance in effect at the time of these Hearings will be required. MHA will provide transportation to and from these Hearings for Forestdale and Springdale residents who wish to attend. Please call Executive Assistant, Debbie Lungo, at (781) 322-3164 if you are a Forestdale or Springdale resident who wants MHA to provide transportation to and from these Hearings. For questions, please contact Executive Director, Stephen G. Finn, at (781) 322-3150. By: Mark A. Lawhorne, Chairperson MHA Board of Commissioners The MHA is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider and a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace April 15, 2022 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 QUINT, OSCAR X PRINE, WILLIAM BUYER2 NGUYEN, ELIZABETH B SELLER1 NGUYEN, PHUONG-THAO T PREMIUM PROPERTIES INC SELLER2 PASSALACQUA, PASQUALINA SULLIVAN, DIANA humble rock stars from Malden with Billboard mega hits!? The other humble rock star from Malden with a Billboard smash hit is Extremes’ Gary Cherone. Cut from the same humble cloth those two. Postscript 3: Mayor Christenson awarded Normie a wicked cool piece of paper. Loved the last line: “Again, we express our gratitude to Norman Greenbaum, and we are honored that a work of art inspired by his song is now displayed in ‘the place that’s the best’ – downtown Malden.” Postscript 4: Mayor Christenson also awarded mural creator Jesse Melanson a wicked cool piece of paper. This line stuck out: “Jesse’s goal was to design the best work possible and encourage the world to think and live creatively. His art will inspire and foster civic pride for years to come.” Agreed, Gary. Postscript 5: Chief Molis’ brother Joe, an amateur brewer, told me, if he had time, he would have brewed his “Spirit in the Rye” ale. Next time, Joe. Postscript 6: Speaking of Gary Cherone, he would have loved to have been at the ceremony, but he was on tour in India with Extreme at the time. From the other side of the world, he wanted Norman to know that growing up he loved “Spirit in the Sky” and for many years never knew he was from the other side of Malden. Gary felt that it has always been a song that reached back through the years to his childhood and a lot of fond memories. He was “thrilled” to hear that Malden recognized him and stressed he wished he could’ve been there. Gary continued: “Zei gezunt from India Norman.” Postscript 7: I left that night very happy to have shared this night with Norman Greenbaum and the Malden community. Thank you, Normie, for the fun you brought into our, at times “Groundhog Day” lives, on this cool night in October 2019. A happy city. One spirit, for this brief moment at least. Music, art, community and our love for Norman Greenbaum. Raise your hands if you agree. MAYOR | FROM PAGE 1 current Malden residents to stay in the city long-term, either through fi rst-time homeownership or refi nancing.” Extending the mortgage term to 40 years results in a lower monthly mortgage payment, offering housing aff ordability for many who are currently priced out of the market, or those having diffi culty refi nancing an existing loan. Cashman and Christenson seek to spread the word about the 40-year mortgage to improve housing aff ordability for Malden residents. “I am in full support of how Metro’s 40-year mortgage can help Malden residents become homeowners,” said Christenson. “It is a feasible way to ensure current residents can stay in Malden for as long as they’d like, which will help our community fl ourish.” VOLUNTEERS | FROM PAGE 2 through MVES, please call MVES Volunteer Engagement Manager Nicole Sanders O’Toole at 781388-2375 or visit www.mves. org/volunteer-programs-opportunities. 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. CITY ADDRESS 18 CLAYTON ST 304 LYNN ST MALDEN MALDEN DATE 25.03.2022 25.03.2022 PRICE $702 000,00 $849 000,00 ׉ 7cassandra://C7aW6aKL6bEX2O0TKm7JwlRt-Au4v2eOxRKHEpvcj2Y!`̰bXR5sa$׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 15, 2022 Page 21 Mystic Valley Elder Services issues RFP for Elderly Nutrition Program M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for four foodservice contracts for the daily preparation and delivery of: • Approximately 750 meals for the city of Malden and the town of Melrose • Approximately 600 meals for the city of Revere and the town of Winthrop • Approximately 580 meals for the towns of North Reading, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefi eld • Approximately 425 meals for the city of Medford Sealed bid proposals are to be submitted in two copies to Angie Fitzgerald, Nutrition Director, Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial Street, #19, Malden, MA 02148, by 12 p.m. on Monday, June 6. All bid proposals will be accepted and subject to review by MVES, its Board of Directors and the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs. Bid specifi - cations for foodservice contractors will be mailed upon request. MVES reserves the right to reject any and all bids as it may determine in its own best interest. Questions and inquiries may be addressed to Angie Fitzgerald at the above address or at 781-388-2331. Malden Historical Society presents in person: “Black Lives (enslaved and free) in Malden’s Colonial and Founding Eras” T he Malden Historical Society invites members and the public to attend its Annual Meeting in person on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Maccario Room of the Malden Public Library. After a brief business meeting, Dora St. Martin, Society member and Director of the Malden Public Library, will present a talk on Malden’s early Black residents titled “Black Lives (Enslaved and Free) in Malden’s Colonial and Founding Eras.” Before the talk, attendees will have an opportunity to view the newest Library exhibit, “Modern Sojourner / Sojourner Truth’s Malden.” This informative talk is based on St. Martin’s original research carried out over the past few years. She has been digging into the archives to learn more about Malden’s early Black residents, going beyond existing histories to uncover the stories of a surprising number of enslaved and free Maldonians, including Malden’s Black soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War. Intrigued? Join the Society on May 3 to learn something new about local history and meet others who share your interest. Those who come early (from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.) can also explore the new exhibit, “Modern Sojourner / Sojourner Truth’s Malden,” which will be on view through June 1 in the Converse Memorial Galleries. Based on the work of award-winning artist Gale Fulton Ross, a Malden native, including her 2008 painting “Modern Sojourner,” the exhibit explores the life and work of Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), including her connections with Malden abolitionists. The Malden Historical Society is a nonprofi t, all-volunteer organization that is always looking for new members. Anyone with an interest in history who wants to learn more about the Malden Historical Society can attend one of its meetings or visit www.maldenhistoricalsociety.org. APT. FOR RENT Three rooms, one bedroom apartment Conveniently located near MBTA Off Eastern Ave. in Malden, 9 Stearns St. SECTION 8 WELCOME Please call 781-985-2915 Your Hometown News Delivered! 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