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WINTER SAYS ‘HELLO’:
Biggest storm in five years dumps over 23 inches
of snow, closes Malden schools for two days
Two-day Nor’easter makes ‘Top 10’ all-time, now
ranked #8 in greater Boston area history
By Steve Freker
S
ome folks loved it, most others
hated it, but regardless,
this one was memorable. The
two-day storm that whacked
us hard Sunday and Monday
was also historical. The 23.2
inch snowfall recorded between
10:30 a.m. Sunday and around
11:45 p.m. Monday night settles
in as the eighth highest single-storm
finish in greater Boston
history.
The biggest snowstorm in just
under three years came along
with arctic temperatures, which
began with single digits down
to two degrees Fahrenheit on
WINTER | SEE PAGE 2
Malden Square covered with snow at the height of the storm late
Sunday afternoon. (Advocate Photo)
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This week’s storm — 23.2 inches
— was #8 on the all-time biggest
Top 10 in the greater Boston;
#1 came in Feb. 2003
By Steve Freker
T
his week’s storm has become one of the biggest snowstorms
in greater Boston recorded history, with a total of 23.2 inches,
according to the National Weather Service (NWS). This comes
after the bulk of the storm dumped large amounts of snow on
Sunday, with additional snowfall throughout Monday helping
push this storm to become the eighth largest storm in greater
Boston. The NWS reported that snowfall totals in Boston
reached 20.2 inches at 7 p.m. on Monday, placing it as the 10th
largest storm at that moment. However, by the end of the day,
the snow had stopped falling, and the city had received an additional
three inches, which moved the storm up to the #8 spot.
The total comes in just behind our last major storm, the twoday
“Blizzard of 2022,” which dumped 23.6 inches on the city
over the span of two days, January 28-29. As of January 2026,
Boston’s top-10 snowstorms are led by the 2003 Presidents’ Day
Storm (27.6 inches) and the 1978 Blizzard (27.1 inches). Recent
major storms include the January 2022 blizzard (23.6 inches)
and the Jan. 25-26, 2026, storm (23.2 inches), which rank highly
in the city’s record-setting history.
STORM | SEE PAGE 7
Malden City Councillors cite national unrest in calling for local
response and creating policy to address potential issues
Malden Police Chief speaks strongly against proposal to oppose federal government agencies, policies
By Steve Freker
I
n a night where the debate included
emotionally-charged
words and jarring images, some
members of the Malden City
Council led an attempt to fashion
a local response to the national
unrest caused by recent
tragic events in Minnesota. After
a number of entreaties regarding
a proposed Council order,
the Councillors voted unanimously,
10-0, to refer the paper
to further review by the Council’s
Public Safety Committee. Voting
in favor of referring the paper
to the Council subcommittee
were Councillors Peg Crowe
(Ward 1), Paul Condon (Ward 2),
Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Ari Taylor
(Ward 5), Stephen Winslow
(Ward 6), Chris Simonelli (Ward
7), Karen Colón Hayes (at Large),
Michelle Luong (at Large), Carey
McDonald (at Large) and Council
President Amanda Linehan
(Ward 3).
The focus of a Council order
proposed by cosponsors Councillor
McDonald and Councillor
Winslow called for a definitive
policy to be followed by the City
of Malden regarding all city employees
— including Malden Police
— as it relates to federal employees
and agencies. The crux
of the proposed order was, “No
city employees, departments,
appointees, processes or representatives
shall assist in fulfilling
the unique and separate responsibilities
of the Federal government,
including immigration
enforcement, or cooperate with
any Federal agencies or policies
ISSUES | SEE PAGE 4
Carey McDonald
Councillor-at-Large
Stephen Winslow
Ward 6 Councillor
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 30, 2026
WINTER | FROM PAGE 1
Saturday morning, rising only
to seven or eight degrees by
the time the snow started in earnest
on Sunday morning. A snow
emergency was declared Sunday
morning in Malden and every
other surrounding community
and snow emergency parking
bans were instituted for the
first time in two years.
Following an initial snowfall
of about 18 inches from Sunday
into Monday morning, all Malden
Public Schools were closed
due to treacherous travel conditions.
The snow stopped around
3:00 p.m. Monday, but resumed
after a several hour reprieve, with
a “Part 2” of the storm bringing
over five more inches by close
to midnight. Malden DPW trucks
and sanders and dozens more
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Malden DPW trucks and personnel worked around the clock to
fight the storm. (Advocate Photo)
Taking a late night stroll near the Jackson Street, this Siberian
husky and his “dad” had a great time on Sunday in the storm.
(Advocate Photo)
trucks hired by the city as independent
contractors worked
around the clock beginning early
Sunday morning and up past
midnight Monday to keep the
roads passable. Still, city officials
urged Malden residents to stay
off the roads and to keep their
vehicles off the local streets to
allow free passage to the many
snowplow vehicles out on roads,
to allow them to do their jobs.
This week’s storm was nearly
identical to the #7 biggest
snowfall, which just happened
to be our last major snowstorm,
the “Blizzard of 2022,” just under
three years ago, which took
place over January 28-29, 2022.
Should have moved it! Because now it’s going to be tough getting
out from being buried. (Advocate Photo)
The January 2022 North American
blizzard caused widespread
and disrupting impacts to the
Atlantic coast of North America
from northern Delaware to Nova
Scotia with as much as 30 inches
of snowfall, blizzard conditions
and coastal flooding.
This week’s storm was “The
Last Roundup” for longtime Malden
Department of Works (DPW)
Director Bob Knox, who has led
the charge in many a snowstorm
over the years, since taking over
the reins as DPW Chief in 2012.
It was announced in December
Knox would be leaving his post
on February 1 to assume a similar,
but expanded position next
door in the city of Everett.
In addition to Malden Public
Schools, the two parochial
schools in the city — Malden
Catholic High School and Cheverus
Catholic — and Mystic
Valley Regional Charter School
and high school being closed
Monday, many local businesses
also closed for Monday due
to tough travel conditions. Malden
Public Schools cited pedestrian
safety, primarily, due
to un-shoveled, blocked sidewalks.
All of the schools remained
closed on Tuesday for
the same reasons, except Mystic
Valley, which held regular
classes for all students.
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poet laureate, CD Collins. “Words
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Malden community members.
The four sessions will take place
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7:00 to 8:30 p.m.: on March 10,
17, 24 and 31, 2026.
Using generative techniques,
class participants will articulate
their visions through poetry
and story in a safe environment
where all participant voices are
welcome. The instructor is skilled
at creating an environment that
invites creativity, along with connection,
empathy and community.
Each session will involve learning,
writing and sharing. Following
the four sessions, the instructor
will work individually with
participants to choose a poem
or story to revise, polish and prepare
for public presentation. A list
of poetry open mics in the area
will be provided, so students can
choose to perform their material.
Creative writing experience is
not required. You must be a resident
or have a connection to
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 30, 2026
ISSUES | FROM PAGE 1
contrary to the stated goal of
this Order.”
Before any Councillors spoke
on the paper, Malden Police
Chief Glenn Cronin requested
and was granted the opportunity
to address the City Council
after the docket item containing
the proposed order was formally
brought to the floor. Chief Cronin
said the proposal was “unfair
and unrealistic” as well as “unenforceable,”
citing numerous
examples of where the City of
Malden’s needs and operational
requirements “clearly intersect
[with federal agencies and
personnel] that help us protect
our residents.
“The proposed order is not all
appropriate and something that
I nor my department can support,”
Chief Cronin said. “We are
guided by state Massachusetts
General Laws, which dictate everything
a [local] police officer
may or may not do. Local ordinances
are in place as well.”
“A categorical prohibition on
assisting or cooperating with
federal agencies risks intentionally
impairing the functions that
we need through our existing
ties,” Chief Cronin added, in naming
a myriad of federal agencies
now in use — sometimes daily
— by Malden Police, including
the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, federal
Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA), Department of Alcohol,
Tobacco & Firearms (ATF)
and others.
“[This order] is unenforceable
and does not make the city of
Malden any safer,” Chief Cronin
said.
In supporting the order presented
on the Council docket,
two City Councillors invoked a
key catalyst event leading to the
American Revolution, the Boston
Massacre, likening that iconic
historic event to the shooting
death of a 37-year-old protester
in Minneapolis on Saturday
morning, January 24. After
Chief Cronin spoke, Councillor
Winslow, reading largely
from a written statement from
his Council seat, directly compared
protests ongoing in Minneapolis
to the American Revolution
patriots of the 1700s, invoking
the 250th Anniversary
this year and the Boston Massacre.
“We know we have a system
of federal, state and local
laws, but it is a right of our people
to challenge the leadership
of the federal government... just
as they spoke out against a king,
against despotism 250 years
ago,” Winslow said.
“After the events in Minneapolis,
with the public execution of
Alex Pretti, we are facing some
of the same dilemmas,” Winslow
added. “The Boston Massacre…
led our people into the American
Revolution. Despotism moves
stealthily. We have to be ready to
stand up again. The Boston Massacre
was just like the Minneapolis
Massacre Saturday.
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video in Minneapolis; we would
never want that to happen to a
Malden Police Officer. We stand
with [Malden Police]; we will
work with you. Our Police Department
is a shining example
[that] a community as diverse
and complicated as [Malden]
can be safe.”
Following is the text of the proposed
order:
“Order: That, as a diverse and
immigrant-rich community, the
limited resources of the City of
Malden shall be fully dedicated
to address the local needs and
priorities of Malden’s residents,
businesses and visitors. The goal
of this order is to provide for
a safe, livable and welcoming
community for all. No city employees,
departments, appointees,
processes or representatives
shall assist in fulfilling the
unique and separate responsibilities
of the Federal government,
including immigration enforcement,
or cooperate with any Federal
agencies or policies contrary
to the stated goal of this Order.
This Order shall be followed to
the maximum extent permitted
by law, provided that it shall not
require the City to break pre-existing
contracts or agreements
with Federal entities.”
Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley
also related the Minnesota
shooting to the American Revolution,
while also noting the
competency of the Malden Police.
“I appreciate the task of the
Malden Police, but the task is
made more difficult when we
have untrained ICE [U.S. Immigration
& Customs Enforcement]
agents making cities unsafe,”
Councillor O’Malley said. “To
see these amateurs tear down
so much with so much effort [is
frightening].”
“History will view what happened
in Minneapolis as we view
the Boston Massacre. We all have
to remember our oaths,” O’Malley
added. “If a [ICE] surge comes
to Boston, we have to make sure
there is no second Boston Massacre.
O’Malley
then quoted from
the iconic John Locke works of
1689, “Two Treatises of Government,”
which, according to an
online report, is a “foundational
work of political philosophy that
argues against the divine right
of kings and establishes the basis
for modern liberalism, asserting
that government’s legitimacy
comes from the consent of
the governed to protect natural
rights of life, liberty, and property.”
Ward 7 Councillor Simonelli
first suggested the matter
be referred to the Public Safety
Committee, which is chaired
by Councillor Condon. “People
are nervous and scared, including
a lot of residents of [Ward 7].
There are a lot more questions to
be asked and we all have to work
on this collaboratively,” Councillor
Simonelli added, in successfully
getting the matter moved
to the Public Safety Committee.
Councillor McDonald, also a
member of the Public Safety
Committee, said, “I appreciate
the conversation [about the order
request] and there [is nothing]
in this order to stop any
work we do [locally] with criminal
enforcement.
“We don’t intend any actions
that would hamper our ability to
conduct criminal investigations
or to enforce the law,” Councillor
McDonald said.
The next meeting of the Public
Safety Committee had not
been scheduled as of Advocate
press time.
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During the Year’s Coldest Weeks, Children’s Activities
Heat Up at The Malden Public Library
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tories, crafts, music – and
even animals – provided fun
learning activities for Malden
kids during the month of January
at the Malden Public Library
(MPL). Parents and caregivers
took advantage of free programs
that included a live animal show,
crafting, story time, music sessions
and other events specifically
for children.
One of the more popular kids’
events this month was the Library’s
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January 12, where 44 children
interacted with mammals and
reptiles, including an alligator,
a chinchilla, and a Burmese python
snake. The children were
mesmerized, especially as they
got to observe the creatures up
close and learn about their habits,
diets, sleep schedules and
more.
Creative Crafting for Kids
The Library offered several
hands-on opportunities for children
to get creative, with a variety
of special crafting events
during the month. Among them,
the Kids’ Kindness Rock Painting
event blended compassion
and creativity. Eager young artists
painted images and words
of affirmation, encouragement
and positivity on rocks. They
were encouraged to hide their
finished masterpieces around
the city so when people found
these festively painted rocks, it
would brighten their day. Children
were also able to bring their
rocks home, or give them as gifts.
At another popular event,
Fun with Felting, the Library’s
staff taught children how to
make felted balls, creating colorful
shapes using wool roving
and soapy water (no needles).
The finished felted balls could
be used as cat toys, décor or collectibles.
Young
participants also enjoyed
getting their hands messy
at the recent Fun with Modeling
Clay event, where they sculpted
glorious creations out of modeling
clay.
Fostering a Love of
Books & Literacy
Part of the Library’s mission
is to instill a love of reading and
learning into even the youngest
community members. In January
(as in every other month),
the Library offered pre-school
story time, filled with picture
books, songs, rhymes, and simple
crafts in the Children's Room.
For the youngest children, the
Library hosted Song & Rhyme
Time, a program that features
songs, nursery rhymes, and simple
picture books for a fun way
to enrich infants’ and young children’s
literacy.
As always, these events and
programming were free and
open to the public.
“We love hosting fun, creative,
and educational events
for the children in our community.
These kids are so inquisitive
and delighted to learn! It’s
our honor and privilege to foster
their love of reading, curiosity
and community here at the Library,”
said Malden Public Library
Director Dora St. Martin. “Especially
during the cold, dreary,
seemingly endless days of January,
parents and caretakers appreciate
having fun, safe and free
activities to enrich, educate and
entertain their children.”
Children’s programming
scheduled for February includes
Valentine’s cookie decorating, a
family dance party, Lego club,
sand art and origami. For more
information about upcoming
events, please visit the Events &
Programs page of the Library’s
website: https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/.
As
a private, non-profit corporation,
the Library uses a trust –
established by local entrepreneur
and philanthropist Elisha
Converse and his wife Mary Diana
– to fund the building’s
maintenance, renovations, artwork,
and books. The trust is
overseen by nine local Trustees,
who volunteer their time
and efforts to fulfill the Converse
family’s wishes. Thanks
to the generous trust fund – as
well as donations from individuals,
families, and private foundations
– the Malden Public Library
costs local taxpayers less
while providing the same essential
services. The Library is
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~ Malden Musings ~
Happy 100th Birthday to Nick Angelo
By Peter Levine
T
his week, I take yet another
stroll down memory lane
with a Malden slice of life. Quiet
reflections on the soul of a
city that once thrived In corner
stores, in familiar faces and
front porch conversations —
just small glimpses into what
made, and still makes, our little
five-square-mile hometown
something truly special. Names
and places from today and yesteryear
echo in our hearts like
the chime of a distant ice cream
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MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
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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 Jose Cruz,
filed in Permit Application #RES-073797-2025 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, 15 Andrew Street, Malden, MA, and by
City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #166 550 013. 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 # RES073797-2025
at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home
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Site Plan Review Committee Chair
January 30, February 6, 2026
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Nick “Birthday Boy” Angelo flanked (left to right) by his nephews
Dennis, David, Louie and Bobby (Mr. Wonderful Nicky in the
middle), brothers Joe and Johnny and yet more nephews: Tommy
and Bobby
Maldonians who left their fingerprints
on the fabric of our city and
those who still call Malden home
— not with headlines or grand
gestures, but through their everyday
grace, hard work and
neighborly spirit. They made/
make Malden a place worth calling
home. They worked, played,
laughed and leaned on each
other through thick and thin,
something that feels all the rarer
in today’s fast-moving, fractured
world.
In “Malden Musings,” we remember.
And we pay tribute.
We hold dear those who came
before us and those who still
make a difference in our lives,
the friendships that shaped our
youth, and those still waiting to
be made. Because here in Malden,
memories aren’t just things
we carry, they’re threads that
stitch us together for the whole
ball game.
With that said...Happy Birthday
to an original “Son of Edgeworth”
— our very own 100-yearyoung
Nicky Angelo. A surprise
party at Win Ho Palace (ain’t that
place grand?!) had Nick smiling
ear to ear as he destroyed plate
after plate of boneless ribs, crab
Rangoon and a bucket of Mai
Tais! Insert smiley face!!
Nicky is a proud son of Edgeworth.
I MAY have written about
Edgeworth once or twice in this
column over the years, but I
don’t recall if I did nor not. Anyway,
Edgeworth defined who
Nicky was — a place where family,
friends and neighborhood are
the defining words in our lives.
This Army Veteran raised his family
here along with his beautiful
wife Beatrice and never left the
green, green grass of Ward 2.
Just for the record books, Nick
single-handedly kept the San
Rock Festa alive (with a little help
from his friends, I must add) for
many, many years through sheer
determination, love of tradition
and just because he was Nicky
Angelo!
When Mayor Christenson
asked Nicky his secret for a
long, happy and healthy life, he
said that “spending time with his
family and friends” is what keeps
him young. How ’bout that!!
Love ya, big guy.
I put together a few words for
Nick, about a place called Edgeworth
where his heart is buried
deep, very deep. “Malden
Musings” readers — I hear tell
through the Maldonia grapevine
— want more stories about
Edgeworth in this column, so to
please the unwashed masses,
here ya go...
Edgeworth...It’s not just a section
or a name,
But a tradition, forever the
same.
In hearts it lives, through joy
and pain,
A piece of the past that will always
remain.
From sons and daughters,
raised with pride,
To stories shared, side by side,
Edgeworth’s more than just a
place on a map,
It’s home, a heartbeat, a lifelong
trap.
So, whether neighborhood
lines are clear or blurred,
It’s the love we feel that goes
unheard.
Edgeworth lives in every
breath,
A part of us that outlives death.
truck on a humid summer evening
at Devir Park (Eddie the Ice
Cream Man, anyone? LOL). Reminders
of a time when neighbors
were family and every
street/neighborhood had a story
to tell.
“Malden Musings” celebrates
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Happy birthday, Nick.
Hot diggity dog! I LOVE Win Ho
Palace! (It ain’t China Garden but
it could be some day. LOL) Said in
my very best Tommy Heinsohn
voice (for those under 40: Do
the Google, learn about “Tommy
Gun,” and thank me later).
A recent visit with brother
Frankie, his gal pal Karen, sister
Barbara and her hubby Mike (aka
Hawk) has officially crowned
me their newest Number One
Fan. Frankie and I absolutely destroyed
a couple bowls of rice,
and the spareribs on the bone
(well done, of course) didn’t
stand a fighting chance either.
Gone. Vanished. No survivors.
Sure, the ghost of Tiki Island
hovered lovingly over the table
but make no mistake, Win
Ho Palace is converting us all at
a rapid pace. Delicious, goshdarn
food.
Before din-din while posted up
at the Tiki Bar on the edge of the
dining room, we ran into local
bon vivant Dommy “The Prince
of Panache” Settemio, who made
sure the Mai Tais arrived with admirable
consistency. Thank you,
Dom. A true public servant.
Then came Joey Martino of
the legendary Martino clan
from Malden Street, dining with
his beautiful wife and daughter.
When the pork strips landed
at his table, Frankie and I politely
excused ourselves, made
the long journey back to our
own seats… and then responsibly
continued ensuring that no
Chinese food went to waste anywhere
in the building. Welcome
to Malden, Win Ho Palace. Yeah,
yeah — I know they’re technically
in Meffa… but as a lifelong
Maldonian, I’m officially calling
dibs on this soon-to-be iconic
spot.
It is said in “Malden Musings”...
• Teddy Spinale passed away
last month. His brother (MHS
Class of 1975) Frankie had these
heartfelt words about his little
brother: “There are really no
words to fully describe my brother
Teddy’s services this past Sunday
& Monday up in Ipswich,
with literally hundreds of people
waiting in line to pay their
last respects to a wonderful, kind
man. Family, friends, co-workers
and neighbors were lined
up out the door and around the
corner for almost 4 hours. There
was barely a dry eye in the place
and on Monday at the Cemetery
on a raw, cold, and rainy New England
day - amazing! Many people
stood outside for Ted’s final
send-off. Waiting. The support
that the Spinale/Donaher families
received from the Massachusetts
State Police was second
to none and their kindness and
professionalism certainly will
not be forgotten. Teddy, being a
modest guy, would be thrilled to
know that so many people loved
him. Thanks again to all who expressed
their last respects in any
form it was greatly appreciated.
Rest in Peace my Brothah!”
• Speaking of China Garden,
old friend and former Maldonian
Greg Oliva speaks: “While
I no longer live in Malden, every
year for New Years I still get
my Chinese from China Garden.
It has been a ritual for almost fifty
years. Imagine my surprise the
other day when I was visiting
MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 9
STORM | FROM PAGE 1
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1. Feb. 17-18, 2003: 27.6 inches
(Presidents’ Day Storm).
2. Feb. 6-7, 1978: 27.1 inches
(Blizzard of ’78).
3. Feb. 24-27, 1969: 26.3 inches.
4. March 31-April 1, 1997: 25.4
inches (April Fools’ Day Blizzard).
5. Feb. 8-9, 2013: 24.9 inches
(Nemo).
6. Jan. 22-23, 2005: 22.5 inches.
7. Jan. 29, 2022: 23.6 inches.
8. Jan. 25-26, 2026: 23.2 inches
(Winter Storm Fern).
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 30, 2026
Snow Day! — Kids enjoy the winter storm while adults clean up
(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
C
hildren enjoyed Monday’s
winter storm with sledding
at Fellsmere Pond, as residents
cleaned up their driveways and
vehicles on Monday afternoon.
Kristina Ultrino, 10, and Dominic Ultrino, 9, sledding during
Monday’s winter storm.
Good neighbors Ryan Silva, Peyton Oreste and Brody McMaster
helped push a stuck car out of the snow.
Kristina Ultrino, 10, sleds down
the hill.
Dominic Ultrino, 10, sleds down
the hill at Fellsmere Pond.
Conrad Hogan, 13, had fun
snowboarding.
Jayden Jangro and Brody McMaster shoveled out a driveway.
- 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
Brayden Pires, 9, sleds down Fellsmere Pond.
Joseph Hogan, 14, inside the Canadian canoe.
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some friends in Malden when I
decided to go by China Garden
and put my New Years order in
only to find it has closed. What
the hell is that all about? Any
idea when this took place and
what happened. What a shame.
I live in Rowley now and the only
Chinese food place here closed
last year. Really haven’t found
a decent one around this area.
Thanks for listening.”
• Edwin & Bobby Wood! Great
seeing you both in December!
Ed, my five-year-old granddaughter
Lana just loved the
handmade wooden crib you
gifted her. Her dolls sleep comfortably
as we speak! And Bobby,
thank you for keeping me
on my toes. Woodsy aka Eagle
Eyes Bobby noticed I called Fitzpatrick
Brothers Caterers Fitzgerald
Brothers in a recent column
about the old Lincoln School
football dynasty from the 1920s
with a roster full of Jewish boys
from Suffolk Square. Thank you
again gentlemen, all the best in
’26 and Happy New Year!
• Spotted recently on a detail at
Stop & Splurge on Charles Street
was one of Malden’s finest wearing
the blue, Captain Paul Hopkins.
“Hoppy” is one of the good
guys in life and an ardent reader
of this humble column. One
of his compadres at the station is
the best pizza maker Malden has
ever seen (and not a bad mixologist
either), Dave Angelo. Dave
just adores the guy and says that
Hoppy has elevated “bean busting”
to an art form and looks forward
each and every day to the
good-natured banter between
the two. “Malden Musings” salutes
Captain Hopkins and the
men and women of the Malden
Police Department as well as
good-natured bean bustin’ everywhere!
•
Here’s hoping Pearl Street’s
Mary “Moe” Molinari has a
speedy recovery from a recent
fall. Mary fills my heart with
song every time I see her, and
I’m not the only one (right, Barbara?)!
Mary’s family are longtime
Edgeworth denizens making
Malden and Ward 2 a better
place to live for, like, forever
now! Such a great family! I remember
the night I and Mary’s
big brother Johnny saw the Ramones
at Spit on Lansdowne
Street in Boston! Oh vey! What
a night, but this is a story for another
day and I definitely digress.
Get well soon, Mary!!
• Anybody had a coffee at
Neil Sullivan’s joint Cornucopia
in Malden Square lately? That
first sip bursting with flavor
(where does he get those coffee
beans?!) — fuhgeddaboudit!!
Thank you, Neil, and by the
way, my holiday apple pie? Outta
sight!!!! My grandson Christian
made quick work of that beauty
and requested another one next
year. Thanks again, my friend.
• Good Gawd almighty! Arthur
Skinner turned 80 years young
but don’t look a day over 65!
Something in this Malden water,
I suppose!! Happy birthday, big
guy, see you around the hood!
• Call him MPD Sergeant Sal
Gennetti for now on! Congratulations,
Sal!! Your pops would be
wicked proud of you!!
As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character
Columbo would say, “Just one
more thing, sir” — in the spirit
of keeping the wonderful holiday
season going all year round,
I bring to you…Christmas Time
Again — A Malden Musings Reflection
Revisited. “Christmas
Time Again” was borrowed from
my good bud Gary Cherone.
Now, when I say, “good bud,” I’m
not talking about the guy who
cowrote a Billboard #1 hit (“More
Than Words”), sold over 20 million
records worldwide or commanded
the Wembley stage at
the 1991 Freddie Mercury Tribute
Concert like he owned it!
No, I’m talking about the skinny
kid from Highland Avenue
who once dreamed a dream
that actually came true, and in
the process made his mom Josephine
one very proud woman.
That Gary Cherone, the pre-stardom
version, the one with the
awkward jump shot who always
left his feet too early, the one
with a fierce love for Kong Gorilla,
the one who never, ever forgot
where he came from, Malden.
My
first encounter with Gary
goes back to 1979. He was standing
outside my house on Charles
Street with my brother David
when he called out to me, “You
should come see my band play
sometime.” That was all it took. I
was in. Hooked before I’d even
heard a note.
Extreme may not have set the
entire world ablaze (although
they’ve been doing a pretty
good imitation of that in the last
couple of years). They weren’t Elvis,
The Beatles or The Stones,
but for those of us who still believe
in the holy trinity of guitar,
bass and drums (with a front
man who could light up a room
singlehandedly), they were/are
the real deal. Honest. Pure. No
gimmicks.
Music wasn’t just Gary’s career,
it was his vocation, his calling, his
mishigas. He went all in, heart
first. And it paid off. Plenty of others
shared the same dream, but
few ever made it past the garage
door. Gary did, and he never lost
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that Malden humility that came
baked into him from the start.
Which brings me back to
“Christmas Time Again.” Released
in 1992 on A&M Records
as part of the “Stop the World” EP,
it’s one of those lost gems that
somehow slipped through the
cracks of the early ’90s rock-andpop
shuffle: a beautifully written,
sentimental piece, some five
minutes and seven seconds of
sincerity and soul, that deserves
far better than to be forgotten.
Forget the labels. Forget the
City of Malden
Massachusetts
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 131, Section
40, Wetlands Protection Act (as amended) of the Massachusetts General Laws
and the Malden Wetlands Protection Ordinance (10.20) that a Hearing of the City
Of Malden Conservation Commission will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at
7:00 p.m. via remote participation. Hearing of a Notice of Intent filed by the City
of Malden Office of Strategic Planning and Development to make improvements
to Roosevelt Park located behind Salemwood School, 529 Salem Street, Malden,
MA.
The proposed improvements will consist of the implementation of Release
Abatement Measures (RAM) activities associated with a Historic Fill condition that
has been identified in the park, and, more specifically, the area where lead was
identified in soil within 12 inches from the existing surface grade at concentrations
that represented a potential for an Imminent Hazard condition (currently enclosed
with fencing). The RAM activities will include the removal of 1.5 feet of existing
soil and replacement with suitable material, and surface restoration of the area
disturbed by the RAM activities. Other improvements will include restoration of
the infield playing surface in the northwest infield area; slice seeding or replacing
all grass surfaces within the play field with sod; installation of new full-coverage
irrigation system; removal of vegetation, trash and debris within the outdoor
classroom area; installation of erosion and sedimentation control measures
during construction; temporary construction fencing during the construction
and the turf establishment period; and miscellaneous related work.
On March 28, 2025, Governor Healey signed An Act Extending Certain COVID-19
Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency that permits state and local public
bodies to conduct public meetings in a hybrid or remote format through June 2027.
This meeting will be conducted via remote participation only.
In person attendance by members of the public is prohibited, and all effort will be made
to permit public attendance of this meeting, in the manner specified below, via remote
access by internet, telephone, and if available via public broadcast of the meeting
by Urban Media Arts on public access television channels. Public access will also be
provided by posting minutes, and/or a transcript, recording, or record of the meeting on
the City of Malden website at cityofmalden.org as soon as practicable after the meeting.
Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass.
gov/service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-to-the-actextending-certain-covid-19-measures.
Information
regarding how to join the meeting will be provided on the Conservation
Commission Agenda posted on the City’s website at cityofmalden.org at least 48 hours prior
to the meeting.
Isaac Slavitt
Chairman
January 30, 2026
“pretty-boy” image, the guitar-hero
fireworks, the “heavy
metal” tag that never quite fit.
Listen instead to the honesty in
Gary’s voice, the warmth in his
lyrics. You’ll hear a hometown kid
singing from the heart about his
favorite time of year.
So, give it a spin. Let it play between
Bing and Bowie, between
Brenda and Bruce. It belongs
there — a true holiday song from
a true Malden son.
Merry Christmas, G-Man. And
a rockin’ New Year to you.
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by Jim Miller
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Take Social Security?
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the most popular ages that people
start taking their Social Security retirement benefits?
I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide
when to start taking my benefits.
Born in 64
Dear 64,
You can sign up to begin your Social Security
retirement benefits any time after age 62. However,
your monthly payments will be larger for
each month you delay claiming them up until
age 70. This adds up to around 6 to 8 percent
higher payments every year you delay.
To get a breakdown on exactly how much
your claiming age affects your benefits, visit
Social Security’s Retirement Age Calculator at
SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html.
This tool provides your full retirement
age (FRA) – which is 67 for anyone born in
1960 or later – and shows how much your benefits
will be reduced by taking early payments
or increased by delaying them.
In the meantime, here’s a rundown of when
people start receiving retirement benefits (according
to the most recent SSA statistical data),
and how signing up at each age impacts your
payout.
Age 62: This is the earliest possible age you
can sign up for Social Security. According to
the SSA, in 2024, 23.3 percent of women and
22 percent of men signed up for Social Security
at 62. But if you sign up at this age, you’ll get
a 30 percent smaller Social Security payment if
your FRA is 67.
Age 63: Age 63 is one of the least popular options
for choosing to start Social Security benefits
– 6.2 percent of men and 6.4 percent of women
began claiming their benefits at this age in
2024. A worker with a FRA of 67 will get a 25 percent
pay cut by signing up at this age.
Age 64: This is another relatively unpopular
age to begin collecting Social Security benefits
– just 6.5 percent of men and 7 percent of women
started collecting at age 64. Social Security
payments are reduced by 20 percent for those
with an FRA of 67.
Age 65: In 2024, 15.3 percent of men and
women decided to collect Social Security at
age 65, which is also the enrollment age for
Medicare. By starting at this age, you’ll see your
monthly payments reduced by 13.3 percent if
your FRA is 67.
Age 66: This is FRA for people born between
1943 and 1954, which has made this a very popular
age to begin collecting. In 2024, 27 percent
of men and 25.3 percent of women sign up for
benefits at 66. But since your FRA is 67, you’ll get
a 6.7 percent pay cut if you sign up here.
Age 67: People born in 1960 or later will be
able to claim unreduced Social Security payments
starting at this age. In 2024, 14.5 percent
of men and 13 percent of women did this.
Age 68: In 2024, 12.5 percent of men and 12.3
percent of women delayed their Social Security
benefits until age 68. Waiting one extra year
beyond your FRA of 67 will increase your benefit
by 8 percent.
Age 69: In 2024, 14.5 percent of men and 13.2
percent of women claimed their retirement benefits
at 69, which increased their benefits by 16
percent.
Age 70 and older: Waiting to age 70 offers
the biggest possible payout – a 24 percent increase
over your FRA of 67. In 2024, 8.4 percent
of women and 9.1 percent of men held out until
this age.
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1. On Jan. 30, 1847, California’s Yerba Buena was renamed what
including a saint’s name?
2. Where is the smallest bone in the body?
3. In 1954 the Indian VP presented what device to the Senate,
hoping to inspire debate “with freedom from passion and
prejudice”?
4. On Jan. 31, 1872, what American Western novelist of “Riders
of the Purple Sage” fame was born in Zanesville, Ohio?
5. The Mother of the American Valentine, Esther Howland,
founded a valentine company in what Mass. city with a name
like a sauce name?
6. In 2027 the Tour de France cycling race will be in three countries
on what island?
7. What in Norway was Longyear City (from American John
Munro Longyear) until 1926?
8. Are rare-earth elements abundant?
9. On Feb. 1, 2013, The Shard opened; what is it?
10. What is taiga?
11. In 2026 what country hosted the off-road Dakar Rally, including
in the Empty Quarter?
12. Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day; what is another word for groundhog?
13.
How many presidents were born in Arkansas, California and
Hawaii?
14. On Feb. 3, 1634, was the English masque “The Triumph of
Peace”; what was a masque?
15. Why is an X thought to be used to mean a kiss?
16. In what comic opera would you find “When constabulary duty’s
to be done, to be done / A policeman’s lot is not a happy
one, happy one”?
17. On Feb. 4, 2004, what “book” was launched from a dormitory
room?
18. What country has the world’s oldest writing sample: China,
Egypt or Iraq?
19. In 2026, Formula One racing will include what new team with
the name of a luxury car?
20. On Feb. 5, 1901, Edwin Prescott of Arlington, Mass., received
a patent for improving on what called “Loop the Loop”?
ANSWERS
1. San Francisco (named after Saint
Francis — Yerba Buena means
“good herb”)
2. Ear (the stapes near the eardrum)
3.
An ivory gavel to replace a broken
one
4. Zane Grey
5. Worcester (Worcestershire
sauce)
6. Great Britain (England, Scotland
and Wales)
7. Longyearbyen (world’s northernmost
town); Boston-based
Arctic Coal Company created it
8. According to Brittanica.com,
they “are fairly abundant” but
they are hard to extract
9. A pyramid-shaped London skyscraper
10.
Subarctic forest next to tundra
11. Saudi Arabia
12. Woodchuck
13. One in each state (Clinton, Nixon
and Obama, respectively)
14. A 16th–17th century courtly,
musical entertainment staged
with masked actors; “The Triumph
of Peace” included a parade
and mock combat
15. Illiterate Middle Ages people
used an X (first letter of Christ in
Greek) to sign; they kissed the X
to mean a sworn oath
16. “The Pirates of Penzance”
17. Facebook
18. Iraq (Sumerian language)
19. “Cadillac” by General Motors
20. His roller coaster on Coney Island
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OBITUARIES
Adele A. (Ploplis)
Macys
Long-time
r e si den t
of Malden,
passed away
peacefully at
home, on January
20, 2026.
She was 98. She was born in Norwood
on June 28, 1927, to the
late Joseph and Annie (Kawlaicze)
Ploplis. When she was very
young, her family moved to Peru,
Maine where she grew up on a
farm.
Adele was a bright student,
beginning in a one room schoolhouse,
achieving status as valedictorian
at Stephens High
School in Rumford, Maine in
1945. She moved to the Boston
area and attended Burdett College.
She worked at the Charlestown
Navy Yard and left to raise
her children. She returned to
work at Liberty Mutual to assist
with her children’s college educational
costs and retired from
Liberty Insurance.
Prior to her marriage, she
was active with MIT folk dance
groups. She met Ed at a dance
and their mutual interest in
dancing and their Lithuanian
backgrounds, cultivated their
relationship. They particularly
enjoyed polka dancing and
had been asked at weddings to
dance for guests.
Adele was immensely proud
of her Lithuanian heritage and
participated through Knights of
Lithuania club activities, along
with her husband, Ed. She enjoyed
cooking, including traditional
Lithuanian meals, and
was deemed by all as an excellent
cook.
Summer pastimes included
daytime trips and tending to her
vegetable and flower gardens.
She loved music and could play
piano by ear. She was kind and
compassionate to animals and
strays seemed to follow her and
become part of the family.
Adele was the beloved wife
of the late Edward J. Macys with
whom she shared 39 years of
marriage. Devoted mother of
Diane E. Macys of Swampscott
and Edward J. Macys of Malden.
Cherished grandmother of Victoria
Macys of Hummelstown,
PA and Katharine Macys of Arlington,
VA. Dear sister of the late
Frank (Late Mary) Stasulis and
the late Anne Stasulis.
Family and friends gathered
for Visiting Hours at Robinson
Funeral Home, 809 Main St.,
Melrose on Tuesday, Jan. 27, followed
by her Funeral Service. Interment
in Holy Cross Cemetery,
Malden.
Gifts in Adele’s memory may
NO TAX ON TIPS DEDUCTION
A
taxpayer can claim a federal
income tax deduction
for qualified tips received in
calendar years 2025 through
2028, whether reported on a
W-2 form or a Form 1099, or reported
directly by the taxpayer
on IRS Form 4137. This deduction
cannot exceed $25,000
per tax year. However, the deduction
is reduced by $100 for
every $1,000 that the taxpayer’s
modified adjusted gross income
(MAGI) exceeds $150,000
($300,000 for a married filing
joint income tax return). This
deduction phases out completely
when MAGI reaches
$400,000 for a single person or
person filing as head of household
and when MAGI reaches
$550,000 for married taxpayers
filing a joint tax return.
If a taxpayer receives tips
during the course of his or her
trade or business, those tips are
deductible only to the extent of
the taxpayer’s net income from
the trade or business. The net
income is calculated without regard
to the qualified tips deduction.
Qualified tips are cash tips
received by the taxpayer in an
occupation that customarily received
tips on or before December
31, 2024.
The tips deduction can be
claimed by a taxpayer on his
or her tax return regardless of
whether or not he or she itemizes
deductions or claims the standard
deduction. The deduction
is claimed on Schedule 1-A and
is reported as a below-the-line
deduction on Form 1040. This
means the deduction is below
the adjusted gross income line of
Form 1040 and below the itemized
deduction/standard deduction
line of Form 1040. This deduction
cannot be claimed by
a taxpayer that is married but
chooses to file married filing
separately.
Employers must report to the
employee on form W-2 the total
amount of cash tips reported
by the employee to the employer
and the occupation of the
employee who received the tips.
For a self-employed taxpayer,
the business payer with the reporting
requirement must provide
the IRS and the taxpayer
with a separate accounting of
the amounts reasonably designated
as cash tips and the occupation
of the taxpayer who
received the tips. This requirement
will therefore affect reporting
on Form 1099-MISC, Form
1099-NEC and Form 1099-K. Tip
income is still subject to the social
security tax.
The listed occupations fall
within eight broad occupational
categories: hospitality and
guest services, home services,
personal services, personal appearance
and wellness; recreation
and instruction, transportation
and delivery, and beverage
and food service. Only qualified
tips received in connection
with the listed occupations are
eligible for the deduction.
This new provision that was
contained in the Big Beautiful
Bill stands to save a lot of federal
income taxes for taxpayers receiving
tip income. A single taxpayer
in the 22% federal income
tax bracket could stand to save
as much as $5,500 if a $25,000
tip deduction is claimed.
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Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal
Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.
be made to MSPCA-Angell, Attn:
Donations, 350 S. Huntington
Ave, Boston, MA. 02130
For online tribute visit www.
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Rocco D'Angelo
Of Malden. Passed away
peacefully at the age of 94 on
January 25 after a brief illness.
He was born in the town of Orsogna
in the region of Abruzzo,
Italy on January 5, 1932 to
the late Colomba and Riccardo
D'Angelo. Rocco married the
love of his life Serafina DiRico in
April 1949. They have been married
for 76 years. They welcomed
their daughter
Colomba in
1950 and their
son Riccardo in
1953. In 1953
Rocco immigrated
to Buenos
Aires, Argentina, where he
worked as a machinist and later
switched to gardening. In 1955,
his young family joined him in
Argentina. They remained in Argentina
until April 1971 when
they decided to move to Everett,
to rejoin Rocco's father, sisters
and other family members. In Everett,
Rocco resumed working as
a machinist and later managed
his own investment properties.
Rocco loved eating his wife's
cooking and reading the newspaper
but his favorite role was
being a Nonno (grandfather) to
his six grandchildren. He treasured
his time with them, driving
them to school, taking them to
sports practices, taking them to
Papa Gino's, going to their soccer
games, and hosting sleepovers.
He was also an avid member of
the Sons of Orsogna Association
and St. Anthony's Church both
of Everett.
He leaves behind his wife Serafina
of Malden, his two children
and their spouses, Colomba and
Rocco Scenna of Stoneham, and
Riccardo and Giovanna D'Angelo
of Lynnfield, as well as his six
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Postscript: He was the first
“overfed, long-haired, leaping
gnome” I had ever encountered
in the flesh. I was a wideeyed,
impressionable 14-yearold
hanging around Devir Park
in the summer of 1972 when
Paul McKinnon came drifting in,
freshly imported from our sister
park, Amerige. His freak flag fell
all the way to his waist, a glorious
mane that made him impossible
to miss and even harder
to forget.
We took to our new Amerige
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 30, 2026
OBIT | FROM PAGE 11
Park friends right away, and Paul
stood out as one of the kindest
souls in the bunch. Easy smile,
gentle spirit, always making you
feel like you belonged. Those
summers are etched in time, and
so is he. Rest in peace, my friend.
—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.
grandchildren and their spouses,
John and Rebecca Scenna of
Lynnfield, Paul and Maria Scenna
of Middleton, Sabrina and Sean
Homem of Stoneham, Nicholas
and Alyssa Scenna of Stoneham,
Monica and Ernie Barbati
of Topsfield, and Rocco D'Angelo
and his fiancée Emily Edwards
of Malden. Along with his
six grandchildren, he also leaves
behind 13 great-grandchildren:
Isabella, Alessandra, Paul Jr, Rocco
Max, Charlie, Phillip, Emilia,
Lucas, Gabriel, Vince, Angela
Colomba, Nico, and Serafina.
He also leaves behind his two
sisters, Maria D'Angelo of Astoria,
NY and Teresa Scenna of Watertown,
as well as numerous nephews,
nieces and cousins.
A Visitation was held on
Thursday, January 29 at the Salvatore
Rocco & Sons Funeral
Home in 331 Main Street, Everett.
His Funeral will be held at
the funeral home on Friday at
8:35 am, followed by a mass at
St. Anthony Church, 46 Oakes St,
Everett. Entombment in Mt. Auburn
Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn
Street, Cambridge.
In lieu
of flowers, donations may made
to the Alzheimer's Association of
America, 320 Nevada St, Suite
201, Newton, MA 02460
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TRINITY REAL ESTATE
321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK
TrinityHomesRE.com
28 Osprey Rd., Saugus 01906 - Commercial
Rental List Price: $3,000
Listed by: Patricia Torcivia Cell: 781.820.0974
A 2 story building in Prime Location with the 2nd level unit
available for rental office space to sublet consisting of
approximately 4000 sq ft of 7 furnished offices and a designated
kitchen along with 2 restrooms. Upon entering the unit you are
greeted into a Large foyer entrance that opens into a spacious
reception room which leads to a huge spacious office that leads out
to a long hallway consisting of another 4 offices (2 smaller offices
and 2 ex lg) and a designated kitchen that includes a refrigerator
along the hallway is a men and women restrooms....rental price
includes all utilities (Heat/electric/AC/water) .Move-in
condition...office furniture included...Wi-Fi negotiable Easy access
to Rt 99 near Lowe's and Rt C-1 exit in front of building...
Available Jan 1,2026
722 Lowell Street, Peabody 01960 - Rental
Rental List Price: $3,500
Listed by: Lucia Ponte Cell: 781.8838130
Spacious and Beautifully Renovated Duplex! This stunning home has
been completed with well planned details and layout, throughout.
Much elegance is expressed in the large foyer that introduces you to
the open-concept living and dining space, both with decorative FP.
The beautiful, huge kitchen features custom cabinetry, large center
island, pendant lighting, granite countertops, stainless steel
appliances, w/breakfast area. The second level offers a spacious
primary bedroom with cathedral ceiling, two generous closets, and a
beautiful ensuite bath with sky light. Two additional bedrooms, with
beamed vaulted ceilings Unit is sun filled and has been meticulously
maintained. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry in the
basement & two-car parking
781.231.9800
230 Broadway, #2, Lynn 01904 - Rental
Rental List Price: $2,400
Listed by: Patricia Torcivia Cell: 781.820.0974
A freshly painted 2nd floor apartment consisting of a 5 Room/2
Bedroom owner occupied house that is located in a desirable area
near Wyoma Square... Features include lots of cabinet space in the
kitchen with electric stove, new refrigerator, tiled floor and a walk
through that leads to an open dining room/living room with hardwood
floors and natural woodwork with built-in china cabinet.. two
bedrooms and a newer bathroom with tiled floor finish off this great
layout with closet space and hardwood floors in the bedroom as
well...covered parking for one car under the carport and front and
rear porches for sitting outdoors...Available for Feb 1..Must have
good references..1st month rent, last month rent, and one month
security deposit is required at signing a one year lease.
123 Arnold Ave., Revere, MA 02151
List Price: $569,000
Listed by: Michael Foulds Cell: 617.461.1952
Check out this prime location. Bring your vision to this spacious
property offering a great opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers
seeking an opportunity to add value. This 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is
the ideal canvas for renovation and customization to make it your own.
The layout includes a main living level offering a living room, large
kitchen, seasonal sunroom, 4 bedrooms and full bath. Plus, there is an
additional 1 bedroom extended living area with additional living room
and 2nd full bath on the second floor for in-laws, guests or your own
main bedroom suite. Set high on an oversized lot, the home enjoys
seasonal city views and excellent natural light and privacy. Ample off
street parking on a large lot for potential expansion.
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