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By Steve Freker M alden Supt. of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy on Wednesday announced a new COVID-19 strategy for the district, as it pertains to the duties of school health personnel. “We are recommending that school health personnel increase their focus on identifying symptomatic individuals, rather than monitoring in-school close contacts who are unlikely to contract or spread the virus,” Supt. STRATEGY | SEE PAGE 1 Malden’s Ransley Saint-Jean heads for a layup as the Golden Tornadoes lost to Revere on the road last Thursday. See pages 12 & 14 for photo highlights. Boston Marathon runner will honor Malden High School Class of 1975 grad Beloved late aunt Andrea Giannattasio was a well-known student in her years at MHS Special to the Advocate A ndrea Giannattasio, a Malden High School student who passed away in June 1975 after a two-year battle with leukemia at 17 years old holds a special place in the hearts of many Maldonians. There is even a plaque above Josh Mader is the nephew of the late Andrea Giannattasio and is running the 2022 Boston Marathon in her honor. the entrance of the Malden YMCA that reads, “Our Programs are dedicated to the Spirit of Andrea Giannattasio”. Her nephew, Josh Mader is Andrea Giannattasio was a beloved Malden High School Class of 1975 member who passed away in her senior year. Courtesy/Maldonian running the 2022 Boston Marathon on behalf of Tufts Medical Center to honor his Aunt Andrea’s legacy. Andrea received treatment and care at the Tufts Medical Center and had been scheduled to be one of the very first bone marrow transplant procedures performed at Tufts, before her untimely passing. Her brother, Rich – Josh’s father —was her designated bone marrow donor.Sadly Andrea passed away a week prior to her operation at only 17 years old. Funds raised through Team Tufts MC play a vital role in providing every child and adult who comes through its doors with exceptional and compassionate care. “I am running for all those who are fortunate enough to receive world-class care at Tufts,” states Mader. Any donation amount will help Josh reach his goal. 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(Courtesy Photo) http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only T By Steve Freker he number of new cases of the COVID-19 virus is declining in Malden and across the state, and the testing positivity rate is lower here than in surrounding communities and schools, according to statistics available locally and reported by state officials on Wednesday. All of this is a factor in the overall fading of the highly contagious omicron variant of the virus, according to online reports. Wednesday’s state numbers represented a large drop from the number of Coronavirus infections just one week ago. The state Department of Health (DPH) reported 14,647 cases this week, 34% fewer than the 22,184 reported last Wednesday, January 12. This week’s report also showed a continuing trend of a steep drop from the record number of cases reported on January 5. Two weeks ago, 27,612 new cases were reported, so Wednesday’s new count was a full 53% lower in numbers. Statewide testing positivity percentages also slid dramatically from last week to this week, showing 13.7% positive cases overall, down over 40% from last week’s positivity rate of 23%. Two weeks ago, the positivity testing figure was close to 33%, a record high. Test positivity rate and the rate per 100,000 residents are two key statistics used by local health and city officials to gauge the community and make decisions affecting programs and strategy in respective cities and towns. In Malden, there were 202 new COVID-19 cases reported in the last 14 days, with a testCOVID-19| SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://sAC90qvhn0-Zj_Kr3GaPv_vWc9j6OYL0zCOT9zAUS74-`̰a˄,wj4HN׉EhTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 3 Shear Perfection celebrates 35 years SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Mayor Gary Christenson recently presented a citation to the owners of Shear Perfection in recognition of being in business for the past 35 years. (Courtesy Photo) Mayor seeks member for Racial Equity Commission M ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents in order to fi ll one of the “resident member” positions on the Racial Equity Commission. The focus of this Commission will be to examine the consequences of racism on public health and to propose recommendations for a Racial Equity Plan for the City of Malden. The Commission members will be working over the course of 18 months to develop surveys and conduct focus groups, research and interviews with impacted community members, leaders and organizations to document the impacts of racism and discrimination – studying language access, healthcare, mental health/well-being, employment/economic mobility and educational needs of the city at the municipal level, in the business community, nonprofi t and faith-based communities, schools and beyond. The Racial Equity Commission will be comprised of eight individuals, including the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, with varied backgrounds who have knowledge of existing resources, an understanding of how municipal and regional systems function and a solid understanding of systemic racism. One member will be appointed by the Mayor and two will be appointed by the City Council. The School Committee will appoint two members from the student body of the Malden Public Schools, and these members will nominate two additional members. Resident members may serve for two years from date of appointment. To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please email kmanninghall@ cityofmalden.org for more information. 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If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 country. But the hard work of pursuing justice and building a more perfect union is also powered by ordinary people and community groups that contribute to this struggle every day, in many diff erent ways, large and small. In celebration of MLK Day, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to each one of you. One of the important ways that we can advance racial justice is by passing laws that make our Commonwealth more just and equitable – laws that help dismantle systemic racism and provide redress for past wrongs. Thanks in part to the tireless eff orts of advocates in our communities and all across Massachusetts, our state legislature has made some major strides in recent years to pass laws that are advancing racial justice in healthcare, education, housing, criminal justice and law enforcement, economic opportunity and in addressing climate change. Some of these landmark new laws include: • Criminal justice reform legislation that is changing many aspects of our criminal justice system that have disproportionately targeted and harmed people of color. • An increase in the minimum wage to $15 per hour and a universal paid family and medical leave program that is increasing economic opportunity and fairness for low-income workers, who are overwhelmingly people of color and immigrants. Jason Lewis State Senator • The Student Opportunity Act that is expanding the promise of a high-quality public education to all students, including those in historically disadvantaged and marginalized communities. • Law enforcement and policing reforms to increase transparency and accountability, especially in the policing of communities of color. • Climate change legislation that will make Massachusetts a national leader not just in transitioning to a clean energy economy but also in advancing environmental justice in communities of color that have disproportionately borne the burden of pollution and environmental degradation. • Various pandemic relief and recovery bills that have prioritized health equity and addressing racial health disparities that have been further exacerbated by the current public health crisis. While these new laws are all important steps forward for racial justice in Massachusetts, there is much more that still needs to be done. As Dr. King said: “This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” In my role as Senate Chair of the legislature’s Education Committee, I’m particularly focused on steps we can take to advance racial justice and anti-racism in our public schools. One bill that I have sponsored, An Act relative to educator diversity, would accelerate efforts to recruit, support, and advance more teachers and school administrators of color. Extensive research shows that all students, but especially students of color, benefi t from having teachers and school leaders of color. Another bill that I am championing, An Act relative to anti-racism, equity, and justice in education, will promote a more inclusive curriculum and teaching practices that improve educational outcomes for students of color. This bill was drafted in partnership with students, teachers, and community activists in Malden, and I am immensely grateful for their civic engagement and commitment to racial justice. Let us continue to be inspired by the legacy of Dr. King and other courageous civil rights leaders as we each, in our own way, help “bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice.” A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 63 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! 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Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and President and CEO of the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health Dr. Danna Mauch – who serve as STRATEGY | FROM PAGE 1 Noriega-Murphy stated in an email message distributed to the parents and caregivers of the more than 6,300 students in the Malden Public Schools. The Superintendent stated that the decision to shift focus in the mission of combating the spread and transmission of the Coronavirus came after consultation with the Malden Board of Health, and in conjunction with the latest COVID-19 recommendation from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (See separate story.) Supt. Noriega-Murphy said she has been in frequent and consistent contact with the Malden Board of Health and other city offi cials and through these discussions the Malden Public Schools is “constantly re-evaluating the need for contact tracing.” “Malden Public Schools is to limit contact tracing for inschool contact in the coming weeks,” Dr. Noriega-Murphy stated in her email message. “This shift will allow our nurses to focus their eff orts identifying positives in school, guiding and supporting families and staff that have positive cases.” The reconfiguring of the COVID-19 response strategy toward limiting contact tracing is in line with requests from the Malden Public Schools nurses for help from administration in addressing what they say is a massive increase in their overall workload since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. A spike in positive COVID-19 co-chairs of the Commission – thanked State Senator Cindy Friedman and State Representative Ken Gordon for their eff orts in securing the funding in a package approved by the Legislature in December. “Over the last four years, the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission has worked tirelessly to engage stakeholders; study available resources and gaps in services; and understand how we can most effectively support local law enforcement diversion programs,” said Koutoujian and Mauch. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issues the commission is charged with tackling. This ARPA funding moves us a major step closer to being able to deliver the critical services that will benefi t those cases throughout the world has increased cases both statewide and locally (See separate story) – with Malden Public School nurses the fi rst line of response for sick and/or symptomatic students and staff , as well as follow-up duties. A spokesperson for the school nurses specifi cally cited the time-consuming practice of contact tracing for positive cases among students and staff that is being undertaken and monitored across the district, when speaking during the public comment segment of the last Malden School Committee meeting on January 10. At that meeting, Supt. Noriega-Murphy said she and her central staff would be addressing the nurses’ situation and requests as they pertained to COVID-19 response districtwide. Wednesday’s announcement is likely a part of the district’s response to the nursing staff ’s request. In addition to the change in priority of contact tracing policy for the Malden Public Schools, Supt. Noriega-Murphy also reiterated the continuance of standing protocols to help ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff : • We urge everyone to continue to monitor for any COVID 19 symptoms each day before coming to school. • If your student is experiencing any symptoms – they should remain at home and not attend school. • If a staff member is experiencing any symptoms – they should remain at home and not report to school. • We will be sending more most in need in communities across Middlesex County.” “A Middlesex County Restoration Center will provide much-needed clinical support for some of our most vulnerable community members,” said Senator Friedman. “This signifi - cant investment will help make the center a reality, and it will ensure that this evidence-based model of care is eff ectively used to divert residents in crisis from overburdened jails and emergency departments.” “This investment in a Middlesex County Restoration Center represents a crucial step forward in the Commonwealth’s effort to improve access to much-needed services in our communities,” said Representative Gordon. “It will benefi t individuals in need of behavioral information as soon as DESE shares detailed guidance with us. • If you have any questions, please contact your school nurses. health services, our law enforcement agencies, and our entire community. I am grateful for the eff orts of Senator Friedman, Sheriff Koutoujian, Dr. Mauch and the entire commission for their unwavering support of this important initiative.” In addition to the $5 million from ARPA, the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission previously secured $1 million in the state’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget signed by Governor Charlie Baker last summer. “We want to thank Senator Friedman, Representative Gordon and the Baker Administration for their continued support of the commission,” said Koutoujian and Mauch. “At each step of this process, they have been deeply involved in all we are seeking to accomplish with this crucial initiative.” Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! 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I am currently (successfully) running for Ward 6 City Councillor as I serve out my second term as City Councilor-at-Large. 3. I am saving up for my granddaughter’s education. My parents taught me the value of education and I want to pass that value along. 4. My home is in Maplewood next to Trafton Park. 5. I love people who see a Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com It was Richie Cremone’s world, we just lived in it – the late Richie Cremone in his happy place. (Courtesy Photo) need and take action to address it. 6. Something I say a lot is: “If you off er an idea, you need to own it and take action to make it happen.” 7. I consider myself to be a Progressive Capitalist. 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The proposal, which is titled An Act fi nancing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth (House Bill 4336), includes $4.15 billion to maintain, repair and modernize assets that serve those most in need across the Commonwealth, help educate the future workforce, deliver on key environmental objectives and keep the Commonwealth’s communities and workers safe. It also includes $841 million to continue existing, successful grant programs that support Massachusetts communities, to improve cybersecurity and other technology infrastructure and to acquire critical public safety equipment. “This bill supports essential capital investments that will deliver long-lasting benefits to Massachusetts residents for years to come, with a focus on safety, resiliency and opportunity,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We look forward to working with our colleagues in the Legislature to make these important investments, which will pave the way for the continued effi cient delivery of government services and economic growth.” “The proposed investments in this bill continue our Administration’s work to improve a wide range of critical infrastructure and foster growth and development across Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “These funds will ensure the continuity of proven programs and enable impactful future economic, health and safety initiatives that will benefi t the Commonwealth’s communities, businesses and residents.” H.4336 makes authorization available through Fiscal Year 2028 that would support $2.4 billion in existing maintenance and resiliency projects through the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). DCAMM maintains nearly 1,700 major buildings covering 60.8 million gross square feet of property across the Commonwealth, including higher education buildings, health and human services facilities, public safety facilities and trial courts. DCAMM also leads decarbonization and resiliency eff orts in accordance with Executive Order 594, Leading by Example: Decarbonizing and Minimizing Environmental Impacts of State Government, which was issued by Governor Baker in April of 2021 and directs eff orts to reduce gas emissions in Massachusetts facilities. The bond bill proposes $400 million in energy effi ciency initiatives at facilities statewide. An additional $1.8 million in DCAMM authorization is proposed to meet new facilities’ needs and mitigate future risks. This includes an increased focus on incorporating lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic related to the physical space and layout of facilities. The bill also proposes $185 million in authorization for the Executive Offi ce of Technology Services and Services (EOTSS) to support a variety of cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and application modernizations initiatives. This includes projects that would modernize the Unemployment Insurance (UI) online system and build out an integrated eligibility and enrollment system to streamline the benefits application process across multiple state agencies. Fifty million dollars is proposed to improve virtual and physical security infrastructure at the trial courts facilities, including intrusion detection and video monitoring. Further public safety investments include $60 million for equipment for fi re services, corrections and communications towers, and $100 million for the replacement of approximately 300 Massachusetts State Police vehicles per year, half of which will be hybrid vehicles. “This $5 billion bond bill refl ects the Baker-Polito Administration’s dual commitment to supporting the Commonwealth’s assets and making sustainable, fiscally responsible capital investments,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael Heff ernan. “The projects proposed are key to maintaining core government operations and will keep the state moving forward, and we are looking forward to working with the Legislature to pass this bill into law.” The bill seeks to support Massachusetts’s communities by authorizing $496 million for established and successful grant and community programs that have a track record of providing valuable resources for workforce development, economic development, housing and more to communities across the state. This includes the Workforce Skills Capital Grants Program, the Community Compact IT Grants Program, the Cultural Facilities Fund, the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, the Housing Stabilization Fund and the Housing Choice Capital Grants Program. In June 2021, the Baker-Polito Administration fi nalized its Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026, and the authorizations in this bond bill would support investments and initiatives in the upcoming annual update to the Capital Investment Plan, which will include capital spending for Fiscal Years 2023-2027. Highlights of the bond bill • $185 million (M) for various cybersecurity and IT infrastructure initiatives, including $100M for cybersecurity investments and to support existing large business applications modernization projects; $50M for virtual and physical security infrastructure at the trial courts facilities, such as intrusion detection, duress, physical screening, access control, video monitoring and communications; $35M to upgrade lottery gaming systems, decommission end-of-life equipment and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities • $160M for public safety investments, including $100M for the replacement of approximately 300+ vehicles per year, half of which will be hybrid; $60M for public safety equipment for fire services, corrections, state police and parole vehicles and communications towers • $100M to continue support for the Workforce Skills capital grants program, which provides grants to high schools, community colleges, training programs, and nonprofi t organizations to purchase equipment that will help expand access to career technical education programs • $100M for municipal grants to support a broad range of local infrastructure improvements and projects • $64M to support the Massachusetts State Revolving Fund (SRF) – specifically, for the Commonwealth’s matching funds required to secure federal dollars for SRF, which helps cities and towns to improve water supply infrastructure and drinking water safety • $60M for the Housing Stabilization Fund, which provides funding for municipalities, nonprofi t, for-profi t developers and local housing authorities in support of aff ordable rental housing production and rehabilitation • $51M for the continuation of the Food Security program, which improves food security for the people of the Commonwealth through grants aimed at enhancing access to and production of local food for the next two years at the current funding level • $50M for the Cultural Facilities Fund to continue providing grants for planning, acquisition, rehabilitation and construction of cultural facilities administered through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and MassDevelopment • $30M for the Community Compact IT competitive grant program aimed at driving innovation at the local level and available to any municipality that is part of the Community Compact Cabinet Initiative • $25M for Housing Choice grants to municipalities that receive a Housing Choice designation through high housing production and/or demonstration of best practices • $16M for MassVentures START grants, which help businesses commercialize ideas that have been backed with federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 Advertise on the web: www.advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://q67Nwo7vwjRXWDYX-UW_KfqB54WPg5LOYSr86edrYGU)`̰a˄,wj4HT׉EzTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 9 Malden’s Legislative Delegation announces $95K state grant for police body cams S tate Senator Jason Lewis together with State Representatives Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian recently announced that the Malden Police Department received a $95,000 state grant to expand its body-worn cameras program. The grant application process required the Malden Police Department to submit a comprehensive deployment plan that describes a deliberate and phased plan to deploy the technology, as well as specific ways that use of the cameras will enhance the department’s mission. “I’m very pleased that the Malden PD will be receiving this state assistance to expand their use of body-worn cameras,” said Lewis. “This technology helps increase transparency and provides benefits to both police officers and the public they serve.” “I am excited that the Malden Police Department has been awarded a state grant for a body-worn cameras program,” said Lipper-Garabedian. “I congratulate the Department on taking this significant step in pursuit of improved public safety and community-police relations.” “The recent awarding of grant money for the implementation of body worn cameras is a great help in this new phase of the Malden Police Department’s commitment to the best practices in public safety and community service. This important step in the future of our great department is something that is a priority of our city and something that has been embraced by the members of the department,” said Police Chief Kevin Molis. “We look forward to the implementation of body worn cameras knowing that it will be a valuable tool in showing the great examples of dedicated service and sacrifice that Malden Police officers perform each day. We are deeply grateful that our state leaders in government have chosen to provide us with Melrose Arts & Crafts Society to meet on Jan. 24 and Feb. 28 he next meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society will be held on Monday, January 24 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 561 Main St. in Melrose. This month’s meeting will feature a class focusing on making Diamond Dots. The class T will be taught by Carol Butt and Sue Camberlain. After the class there will be a brief business meeting, followed by desserts and refreshments supplied by members. The February meeting will be held on February 28 at 9 a.m. at the same address as above. We are a welcoming society and have members from 11 surrounding cities and towns. If interested, please come to a meeting or call Dorothy Iudice at 781662-2099. We look forward to seeing you. assistance in this great and worthy endeavor.” Currently, 10 percent of Massachusetts municipal police departments operate a body-worn cameras program. However, a poll conducted by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association indicated that 75 percent of departments in both large cities and smaller communities are interested in starting a program. Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. 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This settlement resolves claims that the student loan servicer steered fi nancially stressed federal loan borrowers into costly long-term forbearances instead of counseling them about the benefi ts of more aff ordable income-driven repayment plans. The settlement will require court approval. “Navient promised to help struggling borrowers fi nd the USA Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING Driveways From $ 35 * REASONABLE RATES * Prompt, Courteous Service * PARKING LOTS 781-521-9927 repayment options that worked best for them, but instead steered borrowers into situations that pushed them deeper into debt,” said Healey. “Today’s settlement requires Navient to fi x their mistakes, provides relief for families in Massachusetts, and is an important step toward addressing our broken student loan repayment system.” “Navient cheated students who borrowed money to pursue their dreams and allowed them to be crushed by avoidable debt, all while the U.S. Department of Education turned a blind eye,” said U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. “I commend Attorney General Healey for achieving this historic settlement, which is a major step toward delivering relief for borrowers and holding Navient accountable.” According to the coalition, the interest that accrued as a result of Navient’s federal loan forbearance steering practices was added to borrowers’ loan balances. 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Under the terms of the Attorney General’s settlement, Navient will cancel more than $1.7 billion in subprime private student loans owed by over 66,000 borrowers nationwide. Navient will also pay a total of $142.5 million, of which $95 million will be distributed to approximately 350,000 federal loan borrowers who were placed in certain types of long-term forbearances. As part of the settlement, Massachusetts will receive a total of more than $6 million, including $2.2 million in restitution for more than 8,300 federal loan borrowers. Additionally, 1,523 Massachusetts borrowers will receive more than $41 million in private loan debt relief. The settlement includes conCompetitive Prices On All Brands, Good Selection R.Y.O. Buy Cigars by the Box & Save! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many TOBACCO ----------TUBES Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * VARIOUS GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. 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The settlement also requires Navient to notify borrowers about the U.S. Department of Education’s recently announced PSLF limited waiver opportunity, which temporarily off ers millions of qualifying public service workers the chance to have previously nonqualifying repayment periods counted toward loan forgiveness – provided that they consolidate into the Direct Loan Program and fi le employment certifi cations by October 31. Until recently, Navient had a contract to service federal student loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education, including a large portfolio of loans made under the Direct Loan Program and a smaller portfolio of loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. On October 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced the transfer of this contract from Navient to Aidvantage, a division of Maximus Federal Services, Inc. However, Navient will continue to service federal student loans made under the FFEL Program that are owned by private lenders, as well as non-federal private student loans. Healey has been a national leader in bringing action against deceptive practices in the student loan industry. In February 2021, she announced a settlement with one of the largest federal student loan servicers in the country – Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, d/b/a FedLoan Servicing – that secured individualized account reviews and associated relief for numerous Massachusetts student loan borrowers, including public servants and teachers. The Attorney General’s Offi ce has also uncovered widespread misconduct at Education Management Corporation, ITT Technical Institute, Corinthian Colleges, American Career Institute and numerous other for-profi t schools, and secured tens of millions of dollars in relief for thousands of defrauded student borrowers in Massachusetts. As a result of the settlement, which requires court approval, consumers receiving private loan cancellation will receive a notice from Navient along with refunds of any payments made on the canceled loans after June 30, 2021. Navient will also alert the credit reporting bureaus to remove the trade lines associated with the cancelled loans. Federal loan borrowers who are eligible for a restitution payment will receive a postcard in the mail from the settlement administrator later this spring. Federal loan borrowers who qualify for relief under this settlement do not need to take any action, except to update or create their studentaid.gov account to ensure that the U.S. Department of Education has their current address. For more information, visit www.NavientAGSettlement. com. Massachusetts borrowers with questions about this settlement can also visit mass. gov/ago/navient. Massachusetts borrowers who are looking for help or information can call the Attorney General’s Student Loan Assistance Helpline at 1-888-830-6277 or fi le a Student Loan Help Request. Call ׉ 7cassandra://TOOfpEHtB6VAzjhiTJ2vlbL0OYcIgoR4U-aAudSFKU4._`̰a˄,wj4HV׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 11 MBTA Launches New Online Youth Pass Application The new secure online application makes it fast, simple, and easy to apply for the Youth Pass Program online, and is available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese. Online applications to be expanded to the MBTA’s other free and reduced fare programs in 2022. B OSTON – The MBTA announced this week the launch of the new digital Youth Pass application available online at mbta.com/youthpass/ apply. “Providing young adults with more convenient access to this secure, easy-to-use application is another step in providing broader access to the MBTA’s system through the Youth Pass’s discounted fares and monthly passes,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “We continue to be excited to expand the reach of the Youth Pass through our municipal and community partnerships, and we’re proud to see the official launch of this online application, which we aim to expand to other reduced fare programs in 2022.” “With our industry-leading design and research process, we are able to deliver improvements like this to riders faster than ever – all while ensuring the tools we build are secure and accessible to everyone,” said MBTA Chief Digital Officer David Gerstle. “Truly a collaborative effort,” said City of Boston Department of Youth Engagement & Employment leadership. “As the largest Youth Pass municipal partner/administrator, we believe the development of the new MBTA online application could not have come at a more critical time for Boston’s eligible youth and young adult population. This new application allows us to streamline the Youth Pass application process and enhance our partnership with the MBTA to ensure we’re expanding our reach and always improving systems, processes and services for young people across the City of Boston to access this important resource.” The Youth Pass is a card that can be used by eligible young adults with low incomes to purchase roughly 50% reduced one-way fares or $30 monthly LinkPasses for the bus, subway, and Fairmount Line Zone 1A stations at MBTA Fare Vending Machines, the CharlieCard Store, fare boxes on buses and trolleys at street-level stops, or at retail sales locations. Youth Pass cards can also be used to purchase half-price one-way fares for Commuter Rail, Express Bus, Maldonians named to Bucknell University Dean's List L EWISBURG, Pa. - Malden residents Jay KC, Keri Gilligan and Pedro Carneiro Passos were named to the Dean’s List at Bucknell University for the fall 2021 semester. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher to receive Dean's List recognition. Jane Harrington named to Dean's List at St. Anselm College M ANCHESTER, N.H. - Jane Harrington of Malden was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Anselm College for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. and ferry. Previously, young adults were required to complete the application process in-person at the location of their local Youth Pass office, including bringing their eligibility documents and submitting a paper application form. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MBTA prioritized and accelerated the creation and implementation of the online application process. Applicants can now apply to the program remotely and easily online from their home computer or mobile device without having to visit their local Youth Pass office in-person. Young adults residing in any participating municipalities can now simply visit mbta.com/youthpass/apply to complete the online application, which is available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese. Applicants can use the online application to upload their eligibility documents and select to have their Youth Pass card mailed or picked up from their local Youth Pass office, if approved. In collaboration with the MBTA’s Commercial Strategies and Programs team, the MBTA’s Customer Technology Department accelerated the development of the online application, accomplishing the project’s design, user testing, and launch through the use of SimpliGov’s no-code, cloudbased platform. “SimpliGov is proud to partner with MBTA to create a user-friendly customer experience and seamless online application process available to nearly 20 municipalities participating in this critical program for the community,” said SimpliGov CEO Gary Leiken. “This is the first of many processes we will be automating with MBTA to help serve local young adults eligible for free and reduced-fare transportation programs in Massachusetts, which is an incredibly important community mission and citizen service.” Based on findings from multiple rounds of user tests with Youth Pass administrators and riders, and three pilot online applications, the Customer Technology team tailored the Youth Pass application for simplicity, ease of use, and security. The MBTA devised a single, streamlined process in the SimpliGov platform that allows Youth Pass administrators in participating municipalities to process, verify, and deliver Youth Pass CharlieCards within five business days with minimal error. The MBTA also anticipates launching similar online applications to the other free and reduced fare programs within the coming months. The MBTA’s growing list of municipalities and community partners participating in the Youth Pass program includes Arlington, Attleboro, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Framingham, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, the North Shore, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, Wakefield, Watertown, and Worcester. Cities or towns interested in joining the program are encouraged to email youthpass@mbta.com for information on how to begin the process. For more information, visit mbta.com/youthpass-eligibility, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA. Annual Winter Walk scheduled for Feb. 13 at Copley Plaza T he annual Winter Walk, which raises awareness and funds toward ending homelessness in Greater Boston, is set to take place on Sunday, February 13. All participants will start at Copley Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for the check-in followed by a 9 a.m. start. The two-mile walk begins and ends at Copley Plaza. Participants, housed and homeless, will walk together shoulder to shoulder and hear real stories of Boston’s homeless population. The walk is co-chaired by Jessie and Enrique Colbert of Wayfair and Katie and David Beeston of the Boston Red Sox. During the past five years, the Winter Walk has raised more than $2 million, all of which has gone to Winter Walk partner organizations providing direct service and programs to Boston’s homeless community. All participants are encouraged to donate or help raise funds with a registration fee of $100 for adults and $50 for youths and students. Registration for this event provides the opportunity to walk, a warm Winter Walk hat, breakfast, live music, a backpack loaded with information and offers from local organizations, and an opportunity to learn and share together. This year, the Winter Walk supports 10 partner organizations: Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston Medical Center, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Brookview House, Common Cathedral, FamilyAid Boston, New England Home and Center for Veterans, Pine Street Inn, St. Francis House and Y2Y Harvard Square along with others who together in solidarity support awareness around the issues surrounding homelessness. The Winter Walk encourages local businesses, clubs, religious groups, families, friends and surrounding communities to create a team to walk. 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The Golden Tornado squad is mired in a 0-6 start to the season and like many schools around the state, has been sidetracked by COVID-19 and the injury bug. "We have not been able to field a full team from the one we are supposed to have on the roster yet," said Malden High head coach Don Nally, who is in the midst of his 20th season. "We do not need any excuses though, despite anything, we have not played consistently enough to get over the top and get a win." On Tuesday night, Malden got overmatched in a 77-45 loss to host Medford. Last night, they hosted two-time defending champ Lynn English, which is battling Everett for Greater Boston League supremacy. The loss to Medford left Malden at 0-6, but the games preceding Tuesday night's defeat left some promise. On the road at Revere, Malden dropped a 45-34 game that the Tornado squad trailed by just a basket after three quarters. In a 57-50 loss at home versus Lynn Classical, Malden was within three (down 50-47) with just under a minute to play, fighting all the way back from a 15-point deficit. In the loss to Classical, Malden got solid games from seniors Jason Ong and Ronaldo Nguyen. Ong hit three consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter to help fuel a Malden comeback while Nguyen played steady defense all night long. At this point Malden is 0-6 (0-6 GBL) and in the middle of a treacherous part of the GBL slate. After Lynn English last night, Malden hits the road next week against first-place Everett Tuesday, January 25 (6:00 p.m. start) and Thursday, January 27 away at Somerville (7:00 p.m. start). "It's a tough stretch against some of the best teams in our league, but we have to find a way to get a win out of it," Coach Nally said. Malden High head coach Don Nally talks to the troops during a timeout. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Senior Justin Ong led all Malden scorers with 12 points in a loss to Lynn Classical. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Justin Bell spins in flight looking for a place to pass the ball. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden senior Ryan Delacour goes up for a shot against Lynn Classical. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) ׉ 7cassandra://U9YoSSyUcTj4L6tFlmx5Q-W4P9xIZIcoY96-l4MdMOY-Y`̰a˄,wj4HX׉E&THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 13 MVRCS swimmers turn in fast times and victories T he swim team at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) opened last week with a home victory over Innovation; MVRCS ventured out of Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) waters, tangling with Reading and then heading to do battle with some of the state’s most formidable foes at the MLK Day Classic. Starting off the meet against Innovation, the Eagles medley relay team of sophomore Jason Yan, senior Matt Loue, junior Ramy Elaafer and eighth-grader Jaden Anthony go things rolling with a sectional cut time and won the event by over 10 seconds. Junior Jeremy Cheng continued his stellar season with a 1:53.44 in the 200 freestyle, which was a state cut time and an in-season personal best for Cheng. In the 200 individual medley (IM), fellow junior Aiden Acuna kept the ball rolling with another state cut and a top 10 all-time swim in Mystic Valley history, coming in at 2:07.50. Junior Armando Indresano added two wins in the 50 and 100 freestyles, both in state cuts. Indresano has yet to lose in either race this year as he continues a phenomenal junior year campaign. In the 100 butterfly, junior Ramy Elaafer and eighth-grader Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso went 1-2 with in-season best times. Next up in the 500 freestyle, Acuna led an Eagle 1-2-3 finish which included Yan dropping more than 10 seconds off his personal best and freshman Lana Santos dropping eight seconds off her personal best and a top 10 all-time Mystic Valley time. In the 100 breaststroke, eighth-grader Britney Nayiga recorded her fist-ever sectional cut time: 1:16.42. Against Reading, the medley relay team of Cheng, Yan, Elaafer and Anthony got things rolling with a sectional cut time and won the event by over 10 seconds. Directly afterward, Acuna continued his stellar season with a 1:47.69 in the 200 freestyle, which is a state cut time, the second fastest time ever in Eagles history and one of the top times in the state this season. In the 200 IM, Yan continued to dominate the event with a 2:11.88. “I couldn’t be more happy with the performance. Reading is a phenomenal group of young men who have not only top line swimmers but also depth in many events. Coming out so strong across the board led to a final result that even I didn’t expect,” said Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo following the win over Reading. “The younger swimmers on this team are taking on the challenge of filling out our lanes and improving every meet. Aiden, Jeremy and Armando continue to show that we may have the strongest junior class in the whole state. Britney, Lana, Isabella and Crystal show that the future is very bright for the Eagles.” In the 100 butterfly, Cheng, Elaafer and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso combined for a 1-2-3 finish – essentially wrapping up the meet. Next up in the 500 freestyle, Acuna led the Eagles to a 1-2-4 finish along with eighth-grader Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso and Santos. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso’s time was a six-second drop from his previous best and is one of the fastest times by an eighth-grader in school history. Cheng notched another first-place finish in the 100 backstroke, and Nayiga dropped another full second off her personal best in a 1:15.04 in the 100 breaststroke. MLK Invitational on Jan. 17 The Mystic Valley boys’ varsity swim team wrapped up a phenomenal weekend of swimming at the MLK Invitational held at the Wayland community pool. The boys competed against some of the top competition in the state as this was a quad meet between Mystic Valley, Wayland, Framingham and Triton. The MVRCS boys came out of the meet winning two of the three meets, besting Triton and Framingham, while falling to host Wayland. The Eagles knew they would have their hands full with these three impressive teams – made ever so clear by the medley relay. The MVRCS team of Cheng, Yan, Acuna and Indresano managed to finish in their in-season best of 1:44.16 but finished in third to both Wayland and Framingham. Immediately after, Acuna crushed the competition in the 200 freestyle by more than three seconds to reel both Wayland and Framingham back in. In the 200 IM, Yan continued his stellar sophomore campaign with a second-place finish and lifetime best time of 2:10.63; Jason was out touched by only .09 of a second to a Wayland senior captain. Indresano added a second-place finish in the 50 free, while also winning the 100 free by a half second. In the 100 butterfly, junior Cheng, Elaafer and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso made a huge impact in turning the tide in a very close meet with Framingham. Overall, the trio placed second, seventh and eighth; but against Framingham placed first, third and fourth, which changed the tide of the dual meet with them. Next up in the 500 freestyle, Acuna led the Eagles with an overall first-place finish by more than 20 seconds to the second-place finisher. Acuna’s time is the second fastest in MVRCS history (only to himself). Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso followed Acuna in an overall fourth-place finish, but picked up valuable points against Framingham. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso’s time is one of the fastest for an eighth-grade swimmer in school history. Cheng delivered with the meet on the line in the 100 breaststroke, posting a lifetime best in 1:03.06 for a first-place finish and leading the way to ensure that all Mystic Valley would need to do to win the meet against Framingham was to win the 400 freestyle relay. In that last event, the quartet of Cheng, Acuna, Indresano and Anthony secured victory in a season best time of 3:27.69. On the girls’ side, the team tasted victory over Triton yet fell to Wayland. The MVRCS girls jumped at this opportunity and had a great day against some great competition. Leading the way was Santos, who contributed with a third-place overall finish in the 50 freestyle with her first-ever sectional cut in 26.63. Santos followed that up with a second-place overall finish in the 100 freestyle. Nayiga added a sixth-place overall finish in the 50 freestyle and a first-place finish in the 100 breaststroke. Freshman Crystal Tang continued her stellar campaign with a second-place finish in the 200 IM and a second-place finish in the 100 breaststroke. The trio also paired up with eighth-grader Isabella Cirame in the 200 freestyle relay for a first-place finish and the group’s best 200 freestyle relay time of the season. In addition, eighth-grader Khloe Co chipped in with a thirdplace finish in the 100 butterfly in a lifetime best time, along with a second-place finish in the 100 backstroke. Eagle girls’ basketball team finishes week strong L ike their male counterparts, the girls’ basketball team at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) dropped a pair of contests before ending the week on a positive note by dispatching Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (NDCR) – their record now standing at 3-4. Playing their third game in four days, the Eagles showed little sign of fatigue, turning away NDCR (50-16). An early onslaught of perimeter shots and strong drives to the basket led the Eagles to a 15-0 advantage. Sophomore Breana Nansamba came out firing in the first quarter much as in the previous night. She hit two three-pointers from the right wing and helped open the interior for in-and-out ball movement. Senior captain Mairead St. Clair complemented Nansamba by playing strong close to the basket and dropping in seven points in the first quarter. The Eagles led 21-3 after the first frame. The second half saw MVRCS play 1-3-1 defense and working on some half court trapping. The defense stifled NDCR; the Eagles had a 12-7 advantage closing the quarter and eventually cruised to victory. At Essex Tech, the Eagles came out of the proverbial gates slowly as they were cold from the field and missed all free throws in first quarter. It rolled into the second quarter in similar fashion – even with many defensive stops, steals and timely rebounds, the Eagles couldn’t convert a basket. The second half saw a more competitive spark, and the Eagles competed hard to get back in the game. Sophomore Ava Green was all over the glass, getting eight rebounds and chipping in two points. Senior Gianna Gray and Tu were the defensive presence up front, getting stops in the second half. Gray led MVRCS with five points, five rebounds and three steals. The Eagles outscored Essex Tech in the second half 14-13 but fell in the contest. The next day, MVRCS left the confines of Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) play to tangle with Maimonides School of Brookline. The Eagles came out firing on all cylinders in the first four minutes, executing offensive possessions and getting one-and-done stops to the advantage of 14-2. The M-Cats hung in tough and made it a 15-8 score after one quarter. Nansamba (14 TOT points) had six and Mairead St. Clair (20 TOT points) six to lead the Eagles’ opening. The Eagles came out in the second quarter with the same emphasis to get the ball inside and finish close range shots to their post players. They kept the lead for majority of the quarter, but foul trouble kept some starters on the bench, and the M-Cats took advantage, tying the game 27-27 at the half. The Eagles – being shorthanded due to some players in COVID-19 protocol – got winded by the third quarter. The M-Cats were aggressive from outside and on the boards and took a 39-31 lead heading to the final frame. Ava Green (12 rebounds – two points) held the Eagles upright, collecting defensive and offensive rebounds all over the paint. MVRCS out-rebounded the M-Cats but could not finish on the offensive end. The M-Cats took advantage, scoring 13 and coming up with a 52-42 win. ׉ 7cassandra://bGRgQ5ZxkV_gB4TTo054EVKZsb20keeb1xb21gBlVRI'`̰a˄,wj4HYa˄,wj4HX PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://M69eaUKDDZJb2kp7O9LiFT_nvF590Rke9S2EDT4FqtsL`)׉ 7cassandra://t7-1Rzj4tsdEzencoxy-0sFNonscIz8vEOpz-_BlFX0͖(`J׉ 7cassandra://h2MtW2AGE6BzfFpQOcl1oSY03-sm2r3m_L4V9-j9FLo3^`̰׉ 7cassandra://RGdhi507etrbZMjRef2mVCA0vGs5yYNU8dOKpOWn3RA ͠aԄ,wj4Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://xoDIwv59Yr4E-IWVU4mu2f9RTIFxjHcwieXQV_rTMHo `)׉ 7cassandra://QFL-eggIPZ4KPOvGCwmmUwIOGIWsMLyGEFZj-34lpf4͚d`J׉ 7cassandra://CQYkwgbpi7fgBkPkukFWIzjouxAfA-Rycgk0sh6nKgg'`̰׉ 7cassandra://2D4Y3HaQQwk5idyFKCA_68JwDXUUxW_zUM6b6CiYrl0͒͠aԄ,wj4HנaԄ,wj4H 439ׁHhttp://Stay.Asׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Meet the 2022 MHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes Forward Jonald Joseph Senior guard Ryan Dalencour Malden High School Varsity Basketball Co-Captains, pictured from left to right: Justin Bell, Luke Zubrzycki and Ryan Dalencour. Junior Captain Justin Bell Senior Captain Luke Zubrzycki spins the ball. Malden High School boys’ basketball juniors, pictured from left to right: Kneeling: Aiden Tham, Demarco Ross and Peyton Carron; standing: Akim Lubin, Jonald Joseph and Junior Captain Justin Bell. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The Malden High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes, shown from left to right: Aiden Tham, Akim Lubin, Kidus Paulos, Ronaldo Nguyen, Javon Kanu, Luke Zubrzycki, Jonald Joseph, Jason Ong, Peyton Carron, Justin Bell, Ryan Dalencour and Demarco Ross. Not present: Ransley Saint-Jean. ׉ 7cassandra://h2MtW2AGE6BzfFpQOcl1oSY03-sm2r3m_L4V9-j9FLo3^`̰a˄,wj4HZ׉E"THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 15 DESE issues new guidance on contact tracing as part of COVID-19 response in public schools State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports on safety, success of in-person learning The Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) issued the following guidance information to all public schools this week: T hank you for your ongoing efforts to keep schools open and safe for our students. You have been diligent about implementing key COVID-19 mitigation strategies, such as vaccinations, mask wearing, and testing, and we commend you for your hard work. We have now had the opportunity to review available data about our testing program. We are writing to share timely information from those data and as a result offer an updated set of COVID testing options, including a weekly at-home test for participating staff and students, to optimize in-school learning. Review of Statewide Testing Program Data in Schools With over 2,000 schools in the state participating in some form of our current testing program this school year (i.e., symptomatic testing, routine pooled testing, and Test and Stay), we have robust data on the prevalence of COVID-19 in schools. Those data are overwhelmingly strong: Schools are safe environments for teaching and learning. For example, the individual positivity rate in K-12 schools in the state’s pooled testing data reveal case rates significantly lower than the statewide positivity rate. Last week, despite elevated K-12 positivity, the estimated individual positivity rate was still only less than 1/5 of the statewide positivity rate (126.7%). On top of these much lower-than-average positivity rates, schools are one of the few types of settings in the state where individuals are tested on a regular basis. Data from our Test and Stay program are equally strong about school safety. Students and staff individually identified as asymptomatic close contacts and repeatedly tested in school K-12 positivity source: CIC K-12 data from processing laboratories, published on a weekly basis on Thursdays through the Test and Stay program test negative over 90% of the time. As of January 9, 503,312 Test and Stay tests had been conducted; 496,440 of them were negative (98.6%). It’s also helpful to look at nationwide data related to Test and Stay to examine the extent to which secondary transmission (i.e., transmission to close contacts) is occurring in schools. The evidence from California and Illinois cited by the CDC in their Test to Stay guidance noted secondary transmission rates of only 0.7-1.5%.A pre-publication study of the first 13 weeks of the Test and Stay program across all participating Massachusetts schools found that the secondary transmission rate was 2.9% and that tertiary transmission was very low. As demonstrated above, test positivity rates in Test and Stay indicate that individuals identified as close contacts in school are very unlikely to contract or spread COVID-19. These data show that transmission from close contacts is a rare occurrence in schools and that, therefore, extensive contact tracing and associated Test and Stay procedures are not adding significant value as a mitigation strategy despite the demand they place on the time of school health staff and school staff at large. As a result, we are recommending that school health personnel increase their focus on identifying symptomatic individuals, rather than monitoring in-school close contacts who are unlikely to contract or spread the virus. The new set of testing options described below, which includes a weekly at-home test for participating staff and students, will uniquely support this shift in focus. Other New England states, such as Connecticut and Vermont, have recently transitioned from individualized contact tracing to the use of athome tests and focusing school health efforts on symptomatic testing. New COVID Testing Options to Optimize In-Person Learning To enable districts and schools to make the shift towards greater focus of school health personnel on identifying symptomatic individuals and other aspects of COVID-19 management, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), and the Department of Public Health (DPH) will now provide a new option within the statewide testing program to optimize in-person learning. Specifically, districts and schools participating in symptomatic and/or pooled testing may choose to continue those testing strategies and discontinue contact tracing and Test and Stay.As an additional resource, districts and schools that elect to make this change will be provided with rapid antigen at-home tests for all participating staff and students that can be used on a weekly basis. Economic experts, lawmakers and watchdog orgs respond to income tax hike Public warned against being educated by propaganda T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal), Citizens for Limited Taxation (CLT), Beacon Hill Institute President Dr. David Tuerck, National Federation of Independent Business Massachusetts State Director Christopher Carlozzi and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers, including State Senator Ryan Fattman as well as State Representatives Colleen Garry, David DeCoste, Marc Lombardo and Nicholas Boldyga, recently warned the public about an upcoming ballot question proposed by the legislature. The question would amend the state constitution and allow the legislature to raise the income tax rate on specific groups. The announcement was prompted by a study done by the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University and a push poll done by the MassINC Polling Group in support of Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka’s ballot question. Tuerck offered comments about the study and warned the public that giving lawmakers the ability to raise the income tax would have a negative impact on many taxpayers across the Commonwealth. CLT Executive Director Chip Ford, a veteran of similar ballot fights, pointed to the fact that past attempts to raise the income tax have been failed by the voters on five separate occasions. MassFiscal Spokesperson Paul Craney highlighted that watchdog organizations will continue to vocally warn the public about propaganda being pushed on them from proponents trying to confuse them on the legislature’s ballot question. Carlozzi emphasized that Massachusetts should not be raising taxes and instead warned the legislature and the public that the focus should be an economic recovery. A bipartisan group of lawmakers made it clear that despite what push polls want the public to believe, any tax collected by this potential ballot question will enter the state’s general fund, be completely subject to the spending priorities of the legislature and would not be guaranteed to fund transportation or education. “What brings us together today is our joint recognition that the public needs to be warned about the realities of this November’s ballot question, which would empower the legislature to raise the state’s income tax,” said Craney. “This is not a citizen’s petition, it’s a group of lawmakers that want to raise taxes at a time when the state is beyond flush with cash, but everyday residents are being slammed with record inflation, a potential recession, and continue in the dredging on of a major pandemic.” “Any explicit promise that these funds would be guaranteed to increase our transportation and education spending are simply propaganda. The SJC [Supreme Judicial Court] ruled that promise unconstitutional in 2018 and the legislature has a very poor track record of abiding by the wishes of voters regarding ballot questions when it conflicts with their own spending priorities,” said DeCoste. “CLT has spent decades defending the taxpayers and we have consistently seen similar attempts to confuse the public. What the public needs to always understand is that they have a constitutional guarantee for equal taxation, and what could be more fair than that?” asked Ford. “In our opinion, it has worked for hundreds of years and it needs to be protected for hundreds of years to come.” CLT was founded to oppose and defeat the fourth graduated income tax scheme in 1976 and led the also-successful opposition which defeated the next grad tax proposal on the 1994 ballot. “Several national studies revealed just last week that Massachusetts saw the highest outward migration of population in New England,” said Tuerck. “Massachusetts saw some of the highest rates in the country for population loss. Among the reasons for why these people left was due to taxes. If we want to stop losing people to other tax friendly states, we must first stop raising taxes and then do everything we can to keep them here. 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Both the percentage of positivity and the rate per 100,000 residents are lower than those in most surrounding communities. • In Everett the positivity percentage was 2.20% and the rate per 100,000 residents at 17.2. • In Revere there were 289 new cases reported, a positivity rate of 3.61 percent and 26.3 positives/100,000. • In Saugus the numbers were the highest in the region, with the positivity percentage at 3.65% and 30.3 positives/100,000 residents. • In Chelsea the positivity rate was at 2.09% and 15.5/100,000. COVID-19 cases, absenteeism rates in Malden schools lower than in other nearby communities Positive cases of COVID-19 MEDICAID ANNUITIES and would be given credit for any health insurance premiums that would continue to be paid in order to keep any existing health insurance policies in place. The $460,600 is arrived at by A ssume a married couple has a home with a fair market value of $750,000 and a joint bank account of $600,000. Also assume the husband’s monthly social security benefit is $2,000 and the wife’s monthly social security benefit is $1,000. Also assume it is the husband that enters into a nursing home. Pursuant to Massachusetts regulation 130CMR520.019(D) (1), the husband can transfer his interest in the home to his wife without the imposition of the five-year look back period. The wife who is still at home can keep $137,400 of the bank account monies. The husband can only keep $2,000 in order to qualify for MassHealth nursing home benefits. For eleventh hour Medicaid planning in this example, the wife can purchase a Medicaid annuity in the amount of $460,600, in order to convert what would otherwise be countable resources required to be spent down on nursing home level care, to an income stream that she would receive on a monthly basis. The monthly annuity payment to the wife would be hers to keep in order to continue to be able to pay her monthly living expenses. The husband’s social security benefit would be required to be paid to the nursing home. He would be able to keep $72.80 as a personal needs allowance taking the $600,000 bank account monies less the $2,000 the husband can keep less the $137,400 the wife can keep. The $460,600 in excess assets is what will be used to purchase the Medicaid annuity. The goal would be to purchase the shortest-term annuity for the wife. The term of the annuity cannot be greater than the wife’s life expectancy. If the wife was 75 years old with a life expectancy of 12 years, you would still look to purchase an annuity with a term of no longer than five years. The sooner the wife collects on the annuity, the greater ability she would have to plan in order to protect those annuity payments if she so desires. MassHealth is now requiring to be named as the remainder beneficiary of the Medicaid annuity to recover nursing home benefits paid on behalf of the nursing home spouse. Therefore, if the wife were to collect all or a majority of the annuity payments over that five- year term, and if the wife were to die having never gone into a nursing home, those monies accumulated would have been protected for the children. Once the home is in the wife’s name, she has the option of then transferring to an irrevocable trust in order to avoid probate, start the fiveyear look back period running, and to leave the home to her children in order to preserve the asset for the next generation. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. reported in the Malden Public Schools (MPS) are lower than in other nearby communities. Absenteeism rates are also lower in the MPS for students and staff than in other cities and towns. On the MPS website, www. maldenps.org, the COVID-19 dashboard shows up-to-date numbers of positive cases reported in the local schools. According to figures released Wednesday, there were 221 total cases, 180 for students and 41 staff. The MPS dashboard is updated regularly and shows the school-by-school breakdown. The student cases represent about 2.8% of the total student population of just over 6,300 now attending MPS, and the staff cases show about 8.7% of the total staff numbers of just over 450 in the local schools. Both percentages are below the percentages of nearby communities, which are running from four to five percent of students testing positive and from 1518 percent of cases reported among staff. Some communities are even higher: close to 10 percent of students and 20 percent-plus of staff. MPS student and staff absentee rates have also steadily dropped since the first few days after the return from the Winter Break. The number of absent staff has been far lower than that in surrounding communities amidst the COVID-10 case spike – still lower than 10% on a given day – unlike the numbers reported from surrounding communities, which have hovered at around 20 percent or above. In Boston, staff absenteeism during the initial spike in cases after the Winter Break was from 25-30% on a daily basis and remains over 20 percent. Hospitalizations increase statewide, but fewer are in ICU One COVID-19-related statistic that did not show a sig~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Ordinance Committee will remotely and jointly hold a virtual public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 32, Section 050 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) on the following petitions for zoning amendments, to further amend the following sections of Title 12, MCC: I. Site Plan Review (Title 12, Chapter 12): To amend by adding regulations to establish a Site Plan Review process in all zoning districts for educational or religious use of a building or structure with a gross floor area exceeding 10,000 square feet, whether the building or structure is existing, extended or new/constructed, and for educational or religious use of an existing, extended or new surface parking area exceeding 10,000 square feet. (City Council Paper 405/2021 as amended) II. Table of Intensity Regulations (Title 12, Chapter 16): To amend by adding requirements for Minimum Usable Open Space for Public or Non-profit Schools (City Council Paper 405/2021 as amended). III. General Regulation, Obstructions (Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 060): To amend the current provision (City Council Paper 452/2021). The full texts of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Papers #405/2021 and #452/2021) are available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, 3rd Malden, MA. floor, and the City Clerk, 2nd By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk Malden Planning Board Floor, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, By: Peg Crowe, Chair Malden City Council Ordinance Committee In accordance with the City of Malden Local Executive Order issued on January 4, 2022 regarding COVID-19, this public hearing shall be conducted remotely via technological means (Zoom webinar), and no in-person attendance by members of the public is allowed. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually and participate remotely may do so using the following information: Zoom Webinar ID: 965 6359 1842 Passcode: 341907 To join the webinar online, click the link below: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/96563591842pwd=Y1IyQ0dEa3dTakxHUW12MzNXMUtEUT09 To join the webinar by telephone, dial number based on your current location: US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 January 21 & January 28, 2022 nificant decline was the rate of virus-related hospitalizations. According to state figures, COVID-19 hospitalizations decreased by five patients this past week, with the state’s overall count at 3,187 patients. Officials say hospitalizations have been rising at a rapid pace. The last time the state’s hospitalization total was around 3,200 patients was in May of 2020. One major difference at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is due to the availability of the vaccine and better treatments. In the ICU count of May 2020, there were 814 patients hospitalized and 619 patients were intubated. DPH officials also broke down the “breakthrough” infections; within the total of 3,187 hospitalizations, 1,524 patients, or, 48%, were fully vaccinated. According to statistics, those unvaccinated are at a much higher risk for a more severe case and potential hospitalization. ׉ 7cassandra://_Y94PzRG20quoMcp_jfvOxq2gLuVf54gJMf9NZEcO6Y%`̰a˄,wj4H\׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 17 BASKETBALL: Eagles bounce back over Pioneer T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) boys’ basketball team went 1-2 on the week and now stand at an even 3-3, bouncing back nicely to defeat Pioneer-Everett following a pair of defeats at the hands of Essex Tech and Minuteman High School. Leading the way for the Maroon & Gold were junior guard Michael Tayag and junior forward Giovanni Soto with 18 points and 17 points, respectively. Senior guard Jacob Stover added to the scoring parade with six points, followed by sophomore guard Isaac Nortelus with four points and sophomore center Jonathan Saint-Vil with two points (and 12 rebounds). Three-point shots by Stover and Nortelus in the fourth quarter were key buckets for the Eagles to preserve the triumph. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will remotely hold a virtual public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 9, 2022, on the petition of Valteir Rosa of Mineirao Market LLC on behalf of Richard Gottschalk, Jr., Trustee of K & R Realty Trust (Permit Application # CMID 040423-2021) seeking to amend the special permit granted in Case #19-02 under Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 030 of the Code of the City of Malden, (formerly known as Section 300.3.2.5, Chapter 12, Revised Ordinances of 1991, as Amended, of the City of Malden), to modify the approved plans and to allow outside storage, namely, a walk-in freezer/refrigerator for use by the existing retail sales market, at the property known as and numbered 140 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 086 269 904. Petition and plans are available for public review at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk In accordance with the City of Malden Local Executive Order issued on January 4, 2022 regarding COVID-19, this public hearing shall be held virtually via technological means (Zoom webinar) and no in-person attendance by members of the public is allowed. Members of the public who wish to remotely attend the virtual meeting and remotely participate in the virtual public hearing may do so using the following information: Zoom Webinar ID: 965 6359 1842 Passcode: 341907 To join the webinar online, click the link below: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/96563591842pwd=Y1IyQ0dEa3dTakxHUW12MzNXMUtEUT09 To join the webinar by telephone, dial number based on your current location: US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 January 21 & January 28, 2022 Against Minuteman, Soto had 21 while Tayag chipped in 13. Opposite Essex Tech, leading the way for the Maroon & Gold was junior guard Soto with 13 points. Also getting in the scoring column were junior guard Tayag with eight points, senior guard Stover with five points, senior guard Amine Jamouq with a three-pointer and senior center Liam Siggins with a put back bucket. Malden Arts seeking artists for COVID Memorial Park M alden Arts is currently seeking artists for a COVID Memorial Park on our ARTLine project on the Northern Strand Community Trail. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The focus of this Mural is to serve as a memorial to those lost to COVID, to families who are grieving, to the many workers who went above and beyond, and to our neighbors who pitched in and came together to support one another.This mural will be displayed on 4 x 8 mural panels and will contain both poems and artwork related to our theme of a COVID memorial. APPLICATION GUIDELINES & DEADLINE Applications are due February 15, 2022 Poets are invited to submit short poems related to the theme described above. Artists are invited to submit images related to the theme described above. 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On Jan. 21, 1789, the novel “The Power of Sympathy: or, The Triumph of Nature” by William Hill Brown – thought to be the first American novel – was first published in what city? 2. Can yodeling trigger an avalanche? 3. To make sugar on snow, to what stage is maple syrup boiled: thread, soft ball or hard crack? 4. On Jan. 22, 2021, what pro baseball player died who had ended his career with 755 home runs? 5. Years ago, where in Massachusetts would you have found the wooden roller coaster called the Cyclone, which was once the tallest roller coaster ever built? 6. What mythical winged horse was Mobil’s trademark? 7. January 23 is National Pie Day; what two flavors predominate in grasshopper pie? 8. Why was the Baltimore NFL team named the Ravens? 9. Historically, what ingredient separated Boston baked beans from other baked beans? 10. On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was discovered in El Dorado County in what state? 11. What novel set in Salem, Mass., has a first chapter titled “The Old Pyncheon Family”? 12. Why are the Olympics held every four years? 13. What is the largest National Park in the continental United States? 14. On Jan. 25, 1961, what dog-centric film was released in the USA? 15. When did the first commercial rice cooker for home use debut: 1933, 1945 or 1962? 16. On Jan. 26, 1802, what group created one room for all government books and established the oldest U.S. Joint Committee, the Joint Committee on the Library? 17. How do frogs hibernate in winter? 18. How are Auric Goldfinger, Baby Jane Hudson and Cruella De Vil similar? 19. How many children did Paul Revere have: four, eight or 16? 20. On Jan. 27, 1813, what book by Jane Austen with the characters Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy was published? ANSWERS By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION Your Hometown News Delivered! 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Many go below water in ponds and obtain oxygen through the skin 18. They are film villains. 19. 16 20. “Pride and Prejudice” ׉ 7cassandra://M59Uf-TFrnMHsZPEXRm5Nbj3U9OZKRbU2JgypD_Soxc(`̰a˄,wj4H^׉E"THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 19 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 ily and friends all to keep myself healthy and to enjoy the outdoors. 9. My favorite movie of all time is Field of Dreams. Just loved the journey that the lead character took as far Fenway and ultimately led back to his own family/father in Iowa. 10. My all-time role model is growing up as an aspiring athlete in the San Francisco Bay Area Willie Mays of the Giants and Rick Barry of the Warriors were my heroes. My political inspiration has been Jerry Brown of California who always impressed me with his creative approach to governing as a progressive. 11. I respect people who can empathize with other people’s point of view even if they may not agree with them. 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is all the people who expressed their thanks and amazement on my persistence on advocating for the Northern Strand Trail (aka Bike to the Sea Trail) 13. I am happy when I am biking with my wife Helen and friends and playing with my granddaughter. 14. I fi nd (My brothers in law who range on the conservative side, glad that we can joke across the political divide) funny/hilarious. 15. I am named after…see above. 16. I have two daughters Marie and Erika and three granddaughters, Ashley and Hannah – who both went to Cheverus. Hannah is well known for her teaching at the Wah Lum Kung Fu studio under the guidance of Sifu Mai Du. Our youngest granddaughter Teagan stayed with us much of 2020 to do her virtual schoolwork and visits the Trafton Dog Park frequently. 17. The furthest I’ve ever been from home is Ecuador, Italy and Denali Park in Alaska. Glad I was able to do all that in the year before COVID. We’ve enjoyed the privilege of traveling but we are very happy when we return home to Malden. 18. My special talents are versatility and being a team player. I may not get the recognition that a pitching ace or a slugger does. But I always work to make those around me better. 19. I have zero pets but all the wildlife that enjoy our backyard in Maplewood. We have many squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, blue jays, cardinals and sparrows and have hosted a woodchuck and an owl. 20. I played sports as a youngster at…my local schoolyard in California where we would play baseball until dark or when the sprinklers came on. “Throwback Thursday on Friday Redux – Ghosts of Malden’s Past – here we get “just the facts” from guitarist/singer/founder of the Malden punk-pop band Boy’s Life, John Surette: “The night before we played with The Jam, we were asked to take them out for a good time. Met Paul and Bruce at the Newton Marriott hotel bar. First rule: no limos. So, we (my brothers David and Stephen) took our own cars. Paul (Weller) and I hit it off right away. U2 were playing at The Metro so we figured we would check it out. Upon arriving The Metro refused to let us in because we were playing (at the rival club) The Channel. We ended up at The Underground in Boston. I kept pestering Paul to play a couple of songs. He fi - nally said if I would, he would. So, I assembled a band comprised of myself, Paul, Bruce Foxton, Richie Parsons, Port Charles Quintet (Cam Ackland), and another Maldonian Dennis McCarthy from the Prime Movers. We did ‘Substitute,’ ‘Heat Wave,’ ‘Slow Down’ and ‘Batman.’ We didn’t know how to end Batman. Bruce put his bass down and said that’s it! I think we did one more song, but I can’t remember...this also was our fi rst show back at The Channel after being banned. I almost forgot, when we stepped off the stage, who was standing up front? Bono and The Edge! Bono asked Paul what was up? Paul responding, ‘just hanging with my mates’ and we walked away.” “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – “I was standing in our dining-room thinking of nothing in particular, when a cablegram was put into my hand. It said, ‘Susy was peacefully released today.’” “It is one of the mysteries of our nature that a man, all unprepared, can receive a thunder-stroke like that and live”— Mark Twain Rest in peace, Richie (Cremone), Dom (Patania), Vinnie (Straccia). Postscript 1: I’ve been a little under the weather recently but will continue to plug away at these articles as long as you are out there reading. Let me know that you’re still reading. Thank you. Postscript 2: more on Richie and Vinnie when I get better. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ~ Home of the Week ~ MALDEN...This two bedroom one bath Cape has been meticulously maintained by one owner for over 70 years! 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I help fi nancially support my 82-year-old mother and would like to fi nd out if I can write any of these expenses off on my taxes. Supplemental Sam Dear Sam, There are actually several tax credits and deductions available to adult children who help look after their aging parents or other relatives. Here are some options along with the IRS requirements to help you determine if you’re eligible to receive them. Tax Credit for Other Dependents If your mom lives with you and you’re paying more than 50 percent of her living expenses (housing, food, utilities, health care, repairs, clothing, travel and other necessities), and her 2021 gross income was under $4,300, you can claim your mom as a dependent and get a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $500. If you happen to split your mom’s expenses with other siblings, only one of you can claim your mom as a dependent, and that person must pay at least 10 percent of her support costs. This is called a “multiple support agreement.” The IRS has an interactive tool that will help you determine if your mom qualifi es as a dependent. Go to IRS.gov/help/ita, scroll down to “Credits,” and click on “Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents?” Medical Deductions If you claim you mom as a dependent and you help pay her medical, dental and/or long-term care expenses, and weren’t reimbursed by insurance, you can deduct the expenses that are more than 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income (AGI). So, for example, if your adjusted gross income is $80,000, anything beyond the fi rst $6,000 of your mom’s medical bills – or 7.5 percent of your AGI – could be deductible on your return. So, if you paid $8,000 in medical bills for her, $2,000 of it could be deductible. You can also include your own medical expenses in calculating the total. You should also know that your state might have a lower AGI threshold, which means you might get a break on your state income taxes even if you can’t get one on your federal income taxes. To see which medical expenses you can and can’t deduct, see IRS Publication 502 at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf. Dependent Care Credit If you’re paying for in-home care or adult day care for your mom so you are free to work, you might qualify for the Dependent Care Tax Credit which can be worth as much as $4,000. To be eligible your mom must have been physically or mentally incapable of self-care and must have lived with you for more than six months. To claim this tax credit, fi ll out IRS Form 2441 (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2441.pdf) when you fi le your federal return. Flexible Health Savings Accounts If you have a health savings account (HSA) or your employer offers a fl exible savings account (FSA), you can use them to pay for your mom’s medical expenses if she qualifi es as a dependent. But be aware that if you use an HSA or FSA to pay for your mom’s medical costs, you can’t take a tax deduction on those expenses too. For more information, see IRS Publication 969, “Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans” at IRS.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/p969.pdf. 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. ׉ 7cassandra://yjCE_AkuguNkbky8cqpe1Y6G5A_QSRcqjhE-70LmXmQ&<`̰a˄,wj4H_a˄,wj4H^ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://dTNQdYDcNSYDsbAP8mqlzZnEZB9kUBOX3hMugHGNWMM`)׉ 7cassandra://fzvQuyhJ0pKm90qAg63B6J8LBID40oJ78g75Dnlxt5Iͅ`J׉ 7cassandra://OL7Gu8zvNdueWF26KmSxWbhWaEvlrsIFUJ41lHyLOmw'R`̰׉ 7cassandra://bb5yZKz7mCo5mdykL0LGIwTFmQCe_r1R5sDlzfx4wWc̒͠aׄ,wj4Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://i0fjzTTLWuFdcbSy73nTpj8wigcOpuoxwIV5jFjR5YY`)׉ 7cassandra://q4-tKjS0yBOu0W7kFoZ8ZC4rUeYM5lCEHN77n9Zab50ͤ`J׉ 7cassandra://RZx5VaxgCe8dbPl9-yxgGhlB4IPp3Z3e5nwXbvSAG_Q2`̰׉ 7cassandra://Vs1ZaCc7WL0DH06eEMUDMWzlp5fd5cG5g9u1HnvklbA͠ͅaׄ,wj4Hנaׄ,wj4H E9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 cal senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 1014. There were no roll calls in the House last week. MAKE ADOPTION BY FAMILY MEMBERS EASIER (S 2616) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would repeal a current law which prohibits adoption of children by family members including older siblings, aunts and uncles. The proposal would allow these family members, with the permission of the county probate courts, to legally adopt their family members. Current law only allows these family members to apply to become a guardian. Sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said that this archaic law was put in place at the beginning of the last century to prevent the potential for inheritance abuse, but the commonwealth has since adopted legal protections, such as conservatorships, to prevent this from occurring. “Our families are often our largest sources of support and what a family looks like can mean diff erent things to diff erent people,” said Lovely. “I fi led [the bill] to better refl ect the realities of the lives of Massachusetts residents who love and care for one another … our most vulnerable youth deserve to be cared for by the people who know and love them, and who can best assess their needs.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Jason Lewis Yes MAKE OBTAINING ID CARDS EASIER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S 2612) Senate 39-0 approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure free state ID cards. The measure would allow homeless service providers or other state agencies to provide the individual with documentation to prove residency. Supporters said that currently, a person experiencing homelessness faces prohibitive fees and documentation requirements when trying to obtain an ID card. They noted that ID cards are necessary for applying for jobs, enrolling in school, interacting with law enforcement, accessing government buildings, opening fi nancial accounts and many other basic services that many take for granted. “As the state begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, the Legislature must ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness have the same fundamental opportunities to live happily,” said the measure’s sponsor Sen. Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester). “One fundamental key to accessing basic services are state-issued IDs. Currently, people experiencing homelessness face signifi cant fi nancial and bureaucratic barriers when they attempt to obtain an ID. Now is the time to break down bureaucratic barriers that fuel the cycle of poverty and to ensure equaliREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 BECKER, BRIAN ZHAO, YUHAO BUYER2 AGUILAR-BECKER, ELIS SELLER1 SNOOK, JAMES C GEBREHIWOT, BERHE ABRANYOS, ASTER SELLER2 ty for all the commonwealth’s residents as we look towards a post-pandemic world.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Jason Lewis Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 10-14, the House met for a total of 39 minutes and the Senate met for a total of three hours and nine minutes. Mon. Jan. 10 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:26 a.m. Tues. Jan. 11 No House session No Senate session Wed. Jan. 12 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 13 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Senate 11:21 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Fri. 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This is a terrific Studio Condo unit featuring cozy living, an office area, bedroom, 1 full bathroom, workout area with a bonus area of a private indoor balcony overlooking the lobby. This is a tremendous value and will not last. Currently rented. Tenant pays $1,450/mo. and would like to stay. Lease expires end of April, Section 8 - $205,000 38 Main St., Saugus (781) 558-1091 mangorealtyteam.com ~ Meet Our Agents ~ Barry Tam Sue Palomba Founder, CEO Lea Doherty Location! Welcome to 6 Hodgkins Road in Rockport with 2 deeded parking. Turnkey home awaits for the new Owner!!! It boasts its own entrance with a beautiful mudroom. This condo can be transferred into the home of your dreams with a kitchen that offers granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and an eat in with plenty of sunlight. The open concept of living room that awaits a fireplace to curl up with a book or a favorite beverage. Second floor has 3 bedrooms along with a full bath and a pull down attic with storage. Charm, a special urban feel, level yard, shed, 2 deeded parking, commuter rail seaside town, and much more. What more can be asked. This opportunity is awaiting for you! 43 Holland St., Saugus $499,000 This 2-bedroom ranch offers a 5-6 room with open concept floor plan all on one level living. The living room overlooks a deck with an open backyard area, with a heated in-ground built-in pool. Extra wide driveway & healthy size garage finished in epoxy coated floor. It includes a lower level with extra rooms & an additional full bath. The level yard is nestled with a fenced in yard, shed, and more. You will love this home just as the previous owner did!! ~ APARTMENTS FOR RENT ~ TWO - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN CHELSEA RANGING FROM $1800 - $3000. CALL (617) 877-4553 FOR INFORMATION. Ron Visconti Carolina Coral Franco Pizzarella Call (781) 558-1091 for a Free Market Analysis! We are Fluent in Chinese, Cantonese, Italian and Spanish! Patrick Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Carl Greenler 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport MA $474,800 Light and airy rooms, in the uniquely designed, attractively laid out home, that adapts to a variety of needs and uses. So much here to utilize. Delightful and Inviting year round getaway, Condo Alternative! Easy access to Front Beach. A commuters dream. Perfect location. All the work has been done for you to move right in to this 2 BR 1.5 bath colonial. Located near the train, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and Shalin Liu Music Center. The open concept living and dining room is bright roomy. French doors to wonderful balcony off the master bedroom. Low maintenance exterior with parking for 2 cars. But so close to the train you don’t even need a car. Bonus area in basement with plumbing connections for a possible bathroom. This Rockport gem is worth seeing. Has great rental/ vrbo potential and has a history of commercial use. UNDER AGREEMENT SOLD SOLD ׉ 7cassandra://nYjgcg66ebRcrldNZnqoWfc2qWzM9b-jvzmFOk7Qld03`̰a˄,wj4Hb׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 23 ............. # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE CarpenitoRealEstate.com View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - Great Family Colonial offers 8 rms., 3-4 bdrms., 2 full & 2 half baths, 1st floor family rm., huge master suite w/bath, kit. w/ granite counters, hardwood flrs, deck, finished LL w/ play rm., nice lot..........................$699,900. MALDEN - Well maintained 4 rm., 2 bdrm. Cape Cod style home, fireplace living rm., hrdwd. flooring, 3 season porch, vintage details, replacement windows, walk-up attic, finished lower level, attached gar., fenced, corner lot................................................................$499,900. REVERE - PRIME BROADWAY location and visibility offers this great retail condo store front with many possibilities. Located on bus line, within walking distance of neighborhoods. Great opportunity to invest and build your business................$600,000. SAUGUS - 11 rm. Tri-Level offers 3-4 bdms., amazing granite kit. with oversized island, great room, playroom, au-pair suite w/granite kit, 2 laundry hook-ups, wrap-around deck, updated roof & cent. air, 2 car gar., irrigation system, Indian Valley loc. MINT! .............................................................$899,900. SAUGUS - 7 rm., 3 bdrm. Garrison Colonial offers 2 full baths, sun rm., kit. w/ center island, finished lower level offers family rm. & second kit. updated roof, easy access to all major routes & shopping......$489,900. SAUGUS - 11 Unit Building. Cliftondale Sq. Property consists of 3 store fronts and 1 free-standing building, 7 residential units. All separate utilities. All units deleaded, ample off-street parking, INCREDIBLE opportunity...........$2,600,000. WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL US FOR A FREE OPINION OF VALUE. 781-233-1401 38 MAIN STREET, SAUGUS COMING SOON UNDER CONTRACT LET US SHOW YOU OUR MARKETING PLAN TO GET YOU TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR HOME! LITTLEFIELDRE.COM CONDO FOR RENT FOR RENT COMING SOON - 2 BED 2.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE ACROSS FROM THE BEACH WITH AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS $619,900SWAMPSCOTT CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 SOLD 112K OVER ASKING FOR SALE - OVERSIZED 3 BED, 1 BATH RANCH LOCATED IN THE DESIRABLE IRON WORKS LOCATION, NICE LEVEL YARD. $599,900 SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 SOLD FOR RENT SUNNY & BRIGHT 2 BED, 2 BATH GRANITE KITCHEN WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 1 GARAGE SPACE AND 1 OTHER PARKING SPACE. SAUGUS $2000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 UNDER CONTRACT FOR RENT SUNNY & BRIGHT 3 BED FULL KITCHEN W/ LAUNDRY IN UNIT. OFF ST PARKING FOR 2. SAUGUS $2000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 OFFICE FOR RENT FOR SALE- COMPLETELY RENOVATED 3 BED 1 BATH RANCH NICE SIDE STREET $499,900 PEABODY CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? CALL DANIELLE VENTRE FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! 978-987-9535 FOR SALE - CUSTOM BUILT, 8 ROOM, 3 BED 3 BATH SPLIT ENTRY IN DESIRABLE INDIAN VALLEY $734,900 SAUGUS CALL KEITH 7781-389-0791 FOR SALE- 3 BED 2 BATH UPDATED CONDO W/ 4 PKNG. SPACES, 2 COVERED, XTRA STORAGE, $529,900 DANVERS CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 FOR SALE -BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOMES. FOUR CUSTOM UNITS LEFT. ALL UNITS ARE 2 BED , 1 BATH 12 X 52. DANVERS $199,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 FOR SALE-2 BED, 2 BATH CONDO ON SAUGUS LINE WITH LAUNDRY IN THE UNIT. BALCONY & 2 OFF ST PKING! $389,900 LYNN CALL RHONDA UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE - 3 FAMILY & 1 FAMILY ALL ON ONE LOT, PLENTY OR PARKING, CLOSE TO CASINO $1,420,000 EVERETT RHONDA 781-706-0842 UNDER CONTRACT FOR RENT OFFICE SPACES WITH PLENTY OF PARKING SAUGUS FROM $600 - $1400 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE ׉ 7cassandra://GjDZ88GmmlTsXWvoI05Gg1R6ZzCupwd1rhWxKWDtUsQ/`̰a˄,wj4Hca˄,wj4Hb PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://08xRuE6tOEc4giNoxMNYGELdHCXkVEdnLj-G0bo0Zp8`)׉ 7cassandra://WgYVAKN0ZCQo9zATkLh9N0-Jy8wHnUTAF7Fyk0_1mr4͑`J׉ 7cassandra://KAZhnA-MbRUEvkbIyUOzNEH7Dp6bAMc5E6dW2yuDazM-`̰׉ 7cassandra://YTmdX_LwEOcrqBqaV4MkWIENX06m-aGl8R_RYhxbcEoe҈͠aل,wj4Hנaل,wj4H[")9ׁHhttp://www.jrs-properties.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EDPage 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Sandy Juliano Broker/President Welcome to New England in winter. Due to the extremely cold temperatures, our office may not be open every day. Please call the number below for an immediate response. WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! LISTED BY NORMA & ROSEMARIE SOLD! CONDO - NEW PRICE - $449,900 30 CHELSEA ST. #812 EVERETT CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS! 617-590-9143 SOLD! SINGLE FAMILY 39 ARLINGTON ST., EVERETT $529,900 NEW LISTING UNDER AGREEMENT BY NORMA AS BUYER’S AGENT SOLD BY NORMA TAUNTON SOLD BY SANDY! HUGE 3 FAMILY 21-23 CLEVELAND AVE., EVERETT $980,000 32 RIDGE RD., READING $675,000 NEW LISTING BY NORMA CONDO 120 WYLLIS AVE., UNIT #310 SOLD BY JOE! 6 FAMILY CHARLES STREET, MALDEN $1,250,000 CALL JOE FOR DETAILS 617-680-7610 UNDER AGREEMENT SINGLE FAMILY 20 BAKER RD., EVERETT $509,900 SOLD BY MICHAEL AS BUYER’S AGENT 58 BRADFORD ST. 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