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Locally and across the region, many mourned his untimely passing in October 2012 from a battle with cancer while he was serving as athletic director and CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Tenth Annual Christie Serino Baseball Classic set for today in Malden Field includes host Malden HS, East Boston and Greater Lawrence Tech Christie “Chris” Serino is being remembered for the 10th time with the playing of the 10th Christie Serino Memorial Tournament, which is being played this year at Pine Banks Park in Malden. (Courtesy Photo) hockey head coach at Malden Catholic High School. He was Strategies discussed for Malden school budget relief, but no guarantees on horizon State delegation pledges to advocate for Malden, but goal of changing Chapter 70 formula may be longshot By Steve Freker T he many factors involved in assessing and assigning what the City of Malden must pay in municipal funds to educate its public school students has become akin to a porcupine. This is not new news to anyone, including every city official assigned to budgetary matters and all elected offi cials, at the local and state levels. How to address the fi nancial squeeze that has already been clearly identifi ed and hashed over regularly appears to have no clear resolution. At the April 9 Malden City Council meeting, the entire Malden state delegation appeared State Sen. Jason Lewis D-Malden, 5th Middlesex and gave a detailed, complete presentation on the city’s funding fl ow from the state. State Sen. Jason Lewis and Reps. Steve Ultrino (D-Malden), Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) and Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose, Malden) also gave a status update on what strategies they are pursuing in an attempt to ease Malden’s school funding crunch. They explained that Malden is in tight fi nancial straits as to school funding for a number of reasons, most of them stemming from what city offi cials have long described as inequities arising from how the main source of state funding for schools – the Chapter 70 formula – is calculated. While city offi cials have openly questioned why seemingly similar communities like nextdoor Everett receive substanBUDGET | SEE PAGE 7 only 62. In 2021, Coach Serino and his family received a tremendous honor when the new Football and Track Stadium at the newly built Saugus High School was dedicated in his honor. Today in Malden, for the 10th time, the late Coach Serino’s legacy will be honored again with the playing of the 10th Annual Christie Serino Baseball Classic, where three teams will compete for the 2024 Championship. The Serino Classic originated in 2014 – fi rst hosted by Saugus High School, Coach Serino’s alma mater – and has been held continuously since then, except for 2020, when it was sidelined along with the entire rest of the high school season in 2020. Today, the Malden High School Golden Tornado baseball squad will host the Doubleheader at BASEBALL | SEE PAGE 9 617-387-2200 T E Friday, April 19, 2024 Editorial: School funding formula a clear and present danger for Malden and its financial future here was a popular series of Harrison Ford-starring fi lms in the late 1980s–early 1990s featuring the spy thriller character Jack Ryan. “Patriot Games” and “Hunt for Red October” preceded a third movie – “Clear and Present Danger,” in 1994, about busting up Colombian drug cartels. The age-old maxim goes like this: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fi x it.” What if we are talking about the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Chapter 70? What if it is “broke” and we can’t fi x it? Does all of this mean we are looking at a scenario where the City of Malden could be looking at going broke – to coin a phrase – straight in the eye? Talk about a “clear and present danger.” The status of school funding, including discussions of the “hows,” “whys” and “whens,” spins around the fi nancial roulette wheel and, eventually, all fi nish up in the same slot – that would be “HOW MUCH?” “How much” as in, what will the state be providing to Malden in funding assistance to educate our public school students – this year and in the future? The recurring answer appears to be a broken record – “not nearly enough.” The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Chapter 70 formula, which determines how much money the state is going to provide to the cities and towns, has become a prime topic of discussion for as many years as we can remember around municipal budget time. This prime discussion does not dominate budget planning sessions only here in Malden, but in every community throughout the state. Malden’s state Sen. Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) said the very same last week when he and the Malden state delegation gave an extremely detailed and complete presentation on the status and content of Chapter 70 school funding at the Malden City Council meeting. “The surprise, the shock [over Chapter 70 funding] is taking place across the state, including other communities I represent,” said Lewis, whose 5th Middlesex includes Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and part of Winchester. At the April 9 meeting, to use baseball parlance, as City Council President Stephen Winslow did on a couple of occasions at last Tuesday’s meeting, the state delegation, led by Sen. Lewis, covered all the bases. The picture they painted was far from rosy. At times, it teetered on grim. Malden’s increase in its Chapter 70 funding from the state for this year’s FY2025 school budget – from FY2024 – is a far from whopping $681,000, or about 1.3%. The state’s Chapter 70 funding in all is some $63 million. In the grand scheme of the soon-to-be-fi nalized Malden Public Schools budget, $681K pays for about six teachers’ salaries in a district where the average teacher’s annual paycheck is approximately $91,000. On the other end of this is that the state is calling for the City of Malden to increase its share of funding for the FY2025 school budget by approximately $3 million. This is no shocker for Malden City Councillors. 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Join us at the Housing Families Annual Legislative Breakfast. The Breakfast is presented by our Medical Advisory Committee. We will gather with our client, community and legislative partners to advocate for key policy and legislative initiatives that would improve housing equity and well-being across Greater Boston. The Legislative Breakfast is an opportunity for community members to make face-to-face connections with their legislators, as well as an opportunity to advocate for health and housing equity eff orts. Event details: Friday, April 26, 8:30–10:30 a.m. (doors will open at 8:00 a.m.); Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal S., Malden, Mass. This event is free and open to the public. To secure your spot, please RSVP by today, April 19. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Molly Abrahamson at mabrahamson@ housingfamilies.org Photos from 2023 Legislative Breakfast (Courtesy of Allan Dines) Housing Families’ Annual Legislative Breakfast! Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ׉ 7cassandra://_WfMnK0j7aXfODIFutsooDz1B3FeObr7IkBeKTO1018/`̰f!i]n{\׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 3 Mass. Senior Action Council tackles affordable housing, transportation and accessible bus stops in Malden, Everett and Revere Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) staff at the Malden Senior Center, shown from left to right: Metro North chapter Vice President/State Vice President Karen Lynch, Metro North Chapter Secretary/State Board Treasurer Martha London, Metro North Chapter Treasurer Cindy Harris and Metro North and Somerville-Cambridge Community Organizer Jake Taber. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino T he Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) improves quality of life for seniors in Malden, Everett and Revere. Advocating for seniors independently of their local senior center, Mass. Senior Action Council members work on critical issues, such as aff ordable housing and transportation, including a bench for a bus stop. “It is all driven by the partnerships that we have developed over the years, most notably, with Mass Senior Action Council (MSAC), who I continue to meet with on a monthly basis,” Malden Mayor Gary Christenson said on Friday. “These meetings have resulted in our focus on a host of topics including aff ordable housing, transportation, and accessible bus stops.” According to Christenson, their advocacy is contagious, as organizations, like Housing Families and the Asian Community Development Corporation, have joined with MSAC to advocate for more affordable housing. This priority is coming to fruition with three noteworthy aff ordable housing developments in the works, and the Chinese Progressive Association and our own Disability Commission have been instrumental in advocating for accessible bus stops and more transportation options, which are coming as well with the MBTA’s Better Bus Network and a dozen or so new bus shelters. “They’re not building federal housing, like 630 Salem St., right now,” Metro North Community Organizer Jake Taber said. “We’re hoping the bond bill will pass at the state level, which will allow us to raise money.” According to MSAC Metro North Chapter Vice President/State Vice President Karen Lynch, vacant properties can be rented out to become affordable housing. Metro North chapter Treasurer Cindy Harris added there are three vacant properties along Cross Street. Secretary of the MSAC Metro North chapter/State Board Treasurer Martha London said the council advocates for low Ride fares. For instance, it used to cost $3.70 each way, and it’s now $1.70 when seniors travel within three-quarters of a mile – either to their starting point or reaching their destination. “Transportation is an important issue,” London said. “We also participate in meetings with the T.” London said Metro North is the only chapter that meets with a mayor monthly. Statewide, the council has 1,000 members and 120 members locally. Harris said the council learned during one of the meetings that the bus stops that seniors use frequently aren’t always easy to get to. “Seniors have to travel down the block to get there,” Harris said. “There’s not always a bench at each bus stop.” Some seniors can’t get out much, and they want to help them. Taber said the council has advocated for six more bus shelters, especially at 557 Pleasant St. and 630 Salem St. Another issue that they’re tackling is a water leak at 557 Pleasant St., which, like the others, is an elderly/disabled building. 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Despite Benevolent’s earlier denial for a variance, DRIS is now pursuing a similar request before the Malden ZBA, seeking to adjust the 75-foot residential buffer zone for a cannabis applicant. This move has sparked questions about Malden’s decision-making process, especially considering ongoing litigation and past opposition from city councilors regarding buffer variations. The prevailing narrative suggested ample available parcels for cannabis ventures in Malden, insinuating that Benevolent’s location choice was solely responsible for its denial and subsequent legal action under the “sour grapes” statute. However, the reality presents a stark contrast. With zero parcels meeting regulatory criteria without variances, only 55 remain eligible, representing a mere 0.04% of Malden’s total parcels. Despite diligent efforts over three years, only one parcel, 1130 Eastern (since sold), was considered by CLEC, and subsequent candidates all presented non-compliant properties. Celebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 The fundamental question persists: How does one divide two among zero? Malden is mandated to accommodate a minimum of five RMEs, yet the practicality of this requirement remains uncertain, particularly given the scarcity of compliant parcels. The city’s response, advocating patience or relocation, lacks substantive resolution, nor makes any common sense. Furthermore, the lack of due diligence preceding the enactment of ordinance 12.12.190 raises concerns. Relying on anecdotal evidence and then defying internal counsel’s opinion, without external legal input or comprehensive analysis, reflects a cavernous deficiency in transparency and governance. The reluctance to admit expert testimony or evidence further obscures transparency, leaving residents in the dark about the city’s decision-making rationale....and reasons for defending this case. In light of Malden’s financial challenges, prioritizing revenue generation and economic growth through cannabis taxation and job creation seems logical. Instead, the city’s resources are diverted towards legal battles that may prove costly if found unlawful. The community deserves clarity and accountability from its leaders, especially concerning matters of compliance and regulatory fairness. As the situation unfolds, it’s imperative for stakeholders to engage in open dialogue and constructive resolution, ensuring equitable opportunities for all applicants while upholding regulatory integrity and public trust. Regards, Michael Clebnik CEO at Continuum420 State Rep. Jessica Giannino Hosts Reception at DeMaino’s Family Restaurant in Revere WELCOME, SENATOR: State Rep. Jessica Giannino of Revere/ Saugus welcomed her colleague from the State House, State Rep. 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A star-studded list of Malden’s best and brightest will be honored and will enter that hallowed hall on Friday night, May 3, at Anthony’s of Malden. Before we get to the honorees, business must be served. Tickets can be purchased for a mere $45 apiece by sending a check to MHSAA, PO Box 47 in Malden. Or call Camille (Colantuoni) at 781632-1646 if you want to speak to a human being (or email at cmc5767@aol.com). Best way to get all the important info on the banquet: www.maldenhighalumni.com. ● Malden war hero and curDr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After rent Malden Fire Department Commissioner Emery Haskell (from that much beloved Class of 1973) is getting the nod in the fi eld of Military. My note, I like this one a lot. ● Also, from that very same class (a class that may have spent more time at Jack Haney’s in the Square than in class – insert smiley face) is James Barretto, who enters in the fi eld of Government. Looks like Jimmy was the exception to the (“Let It Be”) Class of ’73 and hit the books regularly! In 2009, Governor Deval Patrick appointed him to the bench, as a District Court Judge. How ’bout that! Not bad for a Malden guy! Congrats, Jimmy! ● Everybody’s favorite organist and former City Solicitor, Jordan Shapiro, enters in the fi eld of Business. A much-beloved fi gure in Malden for decades, Jordan graduated from that legendary Class of 1960 and immediately immersed himself in his community. Memberships MATV (UMA) celebrity Mike Cherone and MHS Alumni Hall of Famer Philip Bynoe in the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Masons, Odd Fellows, UMA and Temple Tifereth Israel have made Jordan a household name in Malden. Jordan provides the music for the Triple Threat Trivia fundraisers at the MPL. His between songs banter and witticisms are usually the highlight of the evening and would make a Borsch Belt comedian blush (and, at times, Dora). ● From the Class of 1962 came this slam dunk! Retired Ward 7 Councillor/City Council President and current Malden City Messenger, the incomparable, Neal Anderson! Neal also enters in the fi eld of Government after spending most of his adult life making Malden one of the most desirable locations in the Greater Boston area to live. I have been a fanboy of this ageless wonder since I was a wee pup back in the day reading about his amazing groundbreaking exploits in all the Malden dailies. These days he is a gentleman of leisure and Harbormaster for the Malden River, making sure there are no maritime disasters in Malden! Insert a great big smiley face right here and extra special congratulations to you, my friend! ● Posthumously, from the Class of 1954, Norman Silverman enters in the fi eld of Community Service, and another from that famous Class of 1960, Paul L Sieswerda, enters in the field of Science – both more than worthy inductees. ● Decorated U.S. Army Veteran (Silver & Bronze Stars) Charles Desmond from the Class of 1963 enters in the fi eld of Education. This Fulbright Scholar spent 30 years at UMass Boston and his entire life trying to make this world a better place. Way to go, Mr. Desmond! ● From the Class of 1979 comes a personal friend and somebody I’ve admired as a wonderful human being and just a good guy ever since I met him those many years ago, Philip Bynoe. Philip enters in the fi eld of Arts/Music and the fact that he is a three-time Grammy Award nominee, and an Emmy Award winner also, made this a slam dunk for the committee. Philip is currently on tour playing bass for guitar deity Steve Vai having just sold out the Orpheum in Boston. Philip joins his dear friend Gary Cherone in the Alumni Hall, both from the last class of the 1970s! ● Gary’s little brother Mike is well known in Malden. You probably know him as that shining star at Malden Access TV aka UMA. I know him as a talented thespian, one of Josephine’s fi ve favorite boys, and the guy who, as cohost of ratings blockbuster “02148,” put MATV on the map (along with retired Executive Director Ronny Cox, of course). His question-and-answer style has made him a household name in Malden, and I could swear I’ve noticed Jimmy Kimmel appropriating some of Mike’s interview techniques. But I digress... Mike had these words (another guy with great words) to say about his longtime friend Phil Bynoe: “I have known Phil for close to 45 years. He was a close friend of my older brother Gary since they were in High School and quickly became a close friend of the family, especially my mom, who loved him dearly. This is a well-deserved and long overdue recognition, and may I add, as talented as Phil is, he is an even better person. Congratulations Phil! And my open invitation to come on 02148 anytime you would like still stands!” Those were great words, Mike. Thank you! ● In case you didn’t know...Phil has performed with the following artists: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter from the Doobie Brothers, Dale & Terry Bozzio from Missing Persons and the Frank Zappa Band, Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme, Brad Delp MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 20 ׉ 7cassandra://dDI_ON1hn49F6KWUbPWjPOPF4UyAJM2OmuBhCtRIlvs,`̰f!i]n{\׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 7 BUDGET | FROM PAGE 1 tially higher Chapter 70 school funding allocations than Malden, Sen. Lewis and Rep. Ultrino pointedly noted that comparative analysis on straight numbers may not be accurate or valid in these cases. With the formula based largely on property values and resident incomes in these communities. Rep. Ultrino pointed out that Malden is considerably higher in both these categories, thereby ensuring Everett’s Chapter 70 aid funding would be higher. “Everett is not the [best community to compare] to Malden,” Sen Lewis said, as to Chapter 70 funding disparities. “Everett has a higher number of residents at the federal poverty level, a higher low-income group, a higher percentage of English Learner students. “Comparing community to community is not accurate. Malden gets more [Chapter 70] aid than Medford… for instance,” Sen. Lewis added. “The [Chapter 70] formula takes the politics out of this. The Department of Education goes just on the data.” Malden state elected officials at last week’s City Council meeting did identify a number of strategies they have been pursuing that could possibly evolve into long-term or short-term solutions to this city’s money crunch. Lewis and Reps. Ultrino and Donato stressed there will be “no quickfix” to this situation coming soon or even later. “It has to be a combination of changes and more funding aid at the state level and adjustments at the local level,” Sen. Lewis told the Councillors. Included in a PowerPoint presentation by the delegation – the most detailed and comprehensive response to the local electoption and that they would be pursuing such potential funds in this year’s FY2025 state budget, which is now in deliberation in real time. Rep. Ultrino said the process includes submitting amendments to the proposed state budget, which he said he and his colleagues would be doing to attempt to secure additional state funding for the Malden Public Schools. They all agreed that this year’s School funding woes are the norm locally and across the state for a variety of reasons, the members of the Malden state legislative delegation told the Malden City Council at last week’s meeting. ed officials’ request ever, several Councillors pointed out – were the following. All of them included “pros” and “cons”: ● Sen Lewis has filed a Senate bill – “SD.987, An Act Increasing the Commonwealth’s Share of the Education Foundation Budget” – that calls for an increase in the state share of the total Foundation Budget. This could include “delinking” the calculation from the existing 59% local contribution/41% state aid split. The bill, which is supported by the legislature’s Joint Committee on Education (chaired by Sen. Lewis), was referred via a study order to the Senate Rules Committee on February 12, after a hearing. The “pros” of this potential solution would be it would be relatively easy to implement, with the “cons” being it would require a large increase in overall state funding, and it would not be a targeted solution. ● Create a new state “pothole account” to provide additional Chapter 70 aid to eligible municipalities. The “pros” here is that it would be a targeted solution, therefore less costly and could be flexibly designed. “Cons” would be it may be difficult to determine a conJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. sensus on eligibility criteria. ● Pause the “Below Effort” increment in the Chapter 70 formula. It would be easy to implement and would directly address the problem in the short-term, but on the “cons” side the gap between target and required local contributions would grow wider over time. ● Make changes in the 82.5% cap (for example, create multiple tiers). This potential solution would make the Chapter 70 formula better reflect local fiscal capacity, driving more Chapter 70 aid to uncapped municipalities, such as Malden. This potential solution would be politically difficult to implement, due to the fact that the growing number of 82.5% capped municipalities, up to 168 this year, would challenge such proposed changes. ● Consider other changes to the Chapter 70 formula; for example, how enrollment changes are calculated into the formula. Such changes could take up to years to even discuss and longer to implement. Sen. Lewis and the other legislators said the best chance of any additional aid for this year’s budget could be the so-called “pothole account” S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping financial outlook statewide “is daunting” when it comes to school funding and state aid overall. “The surprise, the shock over the numbers for state aid in the conversations here in Malden, the same talk is taking place across the state. The allocations are smaller across the board,” Sen. Lewis said. Rep. Donato, the longest-serving Malden state official at the meeting – over two decades – said, “There are many ways we can attack this program. 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Memories Road Show? T he Mass. Memories Road Show is almost here! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malden Senior/Teen Community Center. All community members – past or present – are invited to come and bring up to three photos to submit to a statewide digital archive that will provide a “snapshot” of the Malden community for future generations. Whether you’ve lived in Malden your whole life or you just arrived a month ago, your story is important to the history of this city. The Mass. Memories Road Show is a free, event-based, participatory archiving program that documents people, places and events in Massachusetts history through family photographs and stories. Archivists and public historians from UMass Boston’s Jospeh P. Healey Library collaborate with local planning teams to put on these events. The collected photographs and stories are included in a digital archive at openarchives.umb.edu. How do I participate? Decide what photographs you would like to bring and think about why these three photos are important to you. Your photos can be old or new, digital or print, submitted as a hard copy or on a cellphone or flash drive. The photos will be scanned and returned to you at the event. You will be asked to describe the photographs in your own words for inclusion in the archive. You’ll also have the option to share the story beLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Malden resident Alan A. Brown, 10, with his parents in 1938, before the Holocaust (“the only photo I have of my father with his paternal grandparents, who were brutally murdered by the Nazis in 1945”). This photo was submitted by Fern RemediBrown to the UMass Boston digital archive during a remote version of the Mass. Memories Road Show held during Covid. What photos will you bring to the in-person event on April 27? HOUSING | FROM PAGE 3 apartments out of 180 apartments become flooded from a leaking roof when it rains. “Malden Housing Authority is aware of the problem and working to fix it, but we have been working with some members in the building to push our elected officials for more resources/ help to get repairs moving forward faster,” Taber said. “This is because the longer we have to wait until a full repair, the more flooding events that will happen, the greater opportunity for damage and mold.” For instance, last week, 15 members from 557 Pleasant St. visited U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark’s district office to tell their stories of serious flooding incidents. hind the photos on video, receive your own keepsake photo of the event and receive advice from professional archivists and historians on dating and caring for your family photos. Arrive anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and plan to spend at least 30 to 60 minutes. There will be other fun activities and a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. This event is part of Malden’s 375th anniversary year celebration. Urban Media Arts (UMA) will be screening the Filmbuilding Malden series in the auditorium that day, so you can also catch a short locally made film while you’re there! The local planning team for Malden includes the City of Malden, Malden Reads, UMA and the Malden Public Library. For complete information about this event and to see more samples of photos already in the Malden archive, visit urbanmediaarts.org/malden-mass-memories-road-show/. Email maldenreads@gmail.com if you have questions! “As prices go up and seniors’ income remains the same, their quality-of-life decreases,” Harris said. Lynch added that they’re working on a Medicare savings plan for employees once they’re retired. The 2024 income limit is $2,844 for an individual and $3,853 for a married couple. The council’s mission statement is that they’re a democratic, grassroots, senior-run organization committed to empowering seniors to collectively promote the rights and well-being of all people, particularly those of vulnerable seniors. The council meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. Dues are $10 monthly or $50 yearly. For information, contact Taber at Jake@masenioraction.org. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ׉ 7cassandra://5udnTSoBGl3gRAf7RwKU8uQIRoyir3xnmdRxrzxqAqY*`̰f!i]n{\׉E aTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 9 BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 1 Pine Banks Park in semifinal and fi nals action, beginning at 11:00 a.m. East Boston High School, the two-time defending champion, will play the Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies at 11:00 a.m. at Kezer Field at Pine Banks in one matchup, while Malden High and East Boston High will face off at 1:30 p.m. at Pine Banks in Game Two. Malden High played Greater Lawrence Tech on the road Thursday, after Advocate press time, in the fi rst game of the tournament. Malden High Head Coach Steve Freker said it has been an honor to memorialize Coach Serino all of these years. “He [Serino] was a leader and mentor to hundreds of athletes and coaches. There is really no one in this region who has made such an impact on so many lives in the high school and college ranks,” said Coach Freker, who is now in his 8th year at Malden High, his second time around as head baseball coach of his alma mater. He was the head baseball coach at Saugus High from 2014-2016 and head baseball coach at Malden Catholic from 2000-2012, all of the years Coach Serino was Athletic Director. Freker coached baseball at Malden High from 19851999 previously, this being the 39th year coaching high school baseball. He was inducted into the Bro. Daniel Cremin Malden Catholic Hall of Fame and then The 10th Annual Christie Serino Memorial Baseball Tournament is being held in Malden today, featuring host Malden High, East Boston and Greater Lawrence Tech. (Courtesy Photo) the Bay State Games Hall of Fame in 2022, Mass. State High School Coaches (MBCA) Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Malden High Golden Tornado Hall of Fame in 2007. While at Malden Catholic, Two of the late Coach Christie Serino’s sons played locally at Malden Catholic: Anthony Serino (left) and Nick Serino (right). Nick, a 2007 Malden Catholic graduate, starred at UMass Amherst and later played professionally in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Tony Serino, a 2009 Malden Catholic graduate, also played at UMass Amherst. Malden Catholic baseball went 70-27 in the four seasons from 2006-2009 when the Serinos wore the Lancer uniform under then Head Coach Steve Freker, whose Malden High team hosts the Christie Serino Classic today. (Courtesy Photo) Freker served under Serino, who was athletic director at the time, and also coached two of Coach Serino’s sons, Nick and Anthony. Both of the sons were D-1 scholarship baseball players at UMass Amherst. Nick Serino went on to the professional ranks with the Toronto Blue Jays organization, one of eight professional MLB baseball players from Malden Catholic from 2003-2012. “We started the Serino Classic in 2014 at Saugus High and it was such a big success we brought it to Malden High when we returned here,” Freker said. 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The program will begin with a Converse Art Gallery tour of the current exhibition, “Modern Sojourner – Sojourner Truth in Malden” at 6:30 PM, and the community discussion will begin at 7:00 PM. Leading us in conversation is human rights advocate, Saskia VannJames, who will be giving a historical guide on American Freedmen, the 4 million emancipated people from chattel slavery within the U.S. and their descendants. During this presentation, you will learn about the impact of the federal Freedmen's Bureau Act of 1865, later dismantled in 1872, and how Massachusetts failed to address many harms including the loss of sovereign homeland after the American Freedmen communities were emancipated from chattel slavery through the infamous 40 acres and a mule promise. Attendees will walk away with a historical context of how cycles of harm continue to impact our communities through today and ways to support cycles of repair in order to achieve solidarity in Malden and across Massachusetts. About the Featured Speaker Saskia VannJames is a Black queer woman of Honduran Garifuna and American Freedmen descent who works as the cofounder of the first Massachusetts reparatory justice organization, Grow to Consume. Saskia is a human rights advocate, solidarity economy advocate, reparationist, cultural worker, and former racial and health equity lobbyist who successfully advocated for an ordinance to repair harm from racial caste system through an American Freedmen commission in the city of Cambridge. She is also the cofounder and front line organizer of Ride for Black Lives Boston and, up until COVID hit, was the only Black queer woman working as a bike mechanic at a bicycle cooperative in the entire state of Massachusetts. In their spare time, Saskia loves repairing bicycles, artmaking, honoring their ancestors through heritage based gardening practices, and celebrating community. Friends of Fellsmere Heights Updates and Reminders he next meeting for Friends of Fellsmere Heights leaders, members and supporters will be April 20, 2024, over Zoom. The procedure, as in the past, is as follows: • Access the Friends (https:// www.fellsmereheights.org/) to let us know that you plan to attend. • Save the email that will be sent to you as you RSVP. • On April 20, open that email, click the link and join the meeting. (If Zoom tells you to update it, please do!) The Steering Committee will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and the general meeting will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. We’ll be talking about the hospital groundbreaking on March 29, the new drone footage of the former hospital site, the March Match fundraiser and our next big project. The figures are in! Our March Match fundraiser brought in $585.00 … of which $500.00 was matched by an anonymous donor, adding more than a thousand dollars to our capital. Thank you so very much to T Green Malden Fair all who participated! We intend to use this money for something that will be part of the new park. Please come to our meetings as we begin to plan!” Past and upcoming events: Friends of Fellsmere Heights had a table at the Malden Community Health Fest 2024 at the Salemwood School Field House on April 6. Over 40 vendors, nonprofit organizaFUNDING | FROM PAGE 1 this city as well as by the city’s point man for “all things dollars,” Chief Municipal Strategic Planner Ron Hogan. Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley was quite succinct with his analysis of the projected $3 million-plus, state-mandated, expected increase in city contribution each year for the school budget: “That $3 million will ruin our community.” Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, in similar terms, opined, “The [Chapter 70] formula is broken for Malden. Hopefully, there’s a moonshot in the works that will help us. “Ron Hogan gave us a clear picture 2 1/2 years ago of this demise and we have been talking about it ever since. The formula is a function of residents’ income and assessed [property] tax. The more residential [development] that comes to us, it hurts us with this formula,” Spadafora said. “It’s math, it’s not policy. I f we don’t fix it? It scares me. It’s frightening. We are looking at other issues on top of [education costs]. Health insurance costs are way up, too.” At one point Sen. Lewis did tions and City groups were there, and attendance was steady. “We made useful connections with representatives from many of these groups, and also provided information to the public at large about the former Malden Hospital site and our work.” The Friends’ next appearance will be Sunday, April 28, at the Green Malden Fair. note that “it is important to acknowledge that the city’s tax rates are far lower than comparable communities, where the tax burden is higher...much higher.” To that point Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald said, “We are all committed to funding our school budget. We’re all trying to head to the same place.” “Maybe Malden should raise their taxes? Have a Proposition 2 1/2 override? Only two communities ever have been successful doing that – Newton and Winchester,” McDonald said. McDonald, Spadafora and O’Malley – correctly – all stated that it is not happening here, an override. Also, no one is voting to raise the parking meter rates in Malden Square from $1 an hour to $5 an hour anytime soon to pay our bills. The state delegation pledged to help this city as best it can and outline some strategies they will pursue. Hopefully, some more money will come Malden’s way from the state. Whatever may come to pass, the danger signs have long been foretold, and they will be remaining clear and pre Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://N047E-piJVD-If4AbdTVfxXM4CFKG0OWUgH1DeYHoS0(`̰f!i]n{\׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 11 Community gathered to share the joys of the solar eclipse T he Malden Public Library handed out 500 eclipse glasses for a community gathering and viewing of the recent solar eclipse. The April 8 eclipse event, which was held on the library lawn, far exceeded even our wildest expectations. Seeing Malden come together to view the eclipse was exciting. But watching our community come together and share space and resources so that everyone could have a chance to view this event was truly inspiring. If you’re still interested in looking toward the heavens, the Library has a new FunScope 76mm TableTop Refl ector Telescope available to check out. These models are smaller and more portable than the fullsized Orion 134mm telescope, and they come in a backpack kit with a Moon Map, Night Sky Planisphere and red light fl ashlight. The Library of Things is available to borrow from for free, to adult Malden residents with a library card in good standing. For more information, contact the library at 781324-0218 or check out the Library of Things online on our website: https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/services/library-ofthings/ (Photos courtesy of the Malden Public Library) Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library continues to offer an online job support program for people 50 years old and older. The 50+ Job Seekers Program is a free service, and people 50 years or older are welcome to join any or all of the sessions, which are held on Zoom. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions. Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so. The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meet on the fi rst and third Wednesdays. Here are the session dates and topics: May 1 – Interview Strategies May 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to conT Join us April 27 for Take Back Day he National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is your chance to rid your medicine cabinet of unneeded and unwanted medications. Start your spring cleaning this year on April 27 by visiting the Take Back Day location at the Malden Police Department. Mark your calendar for this upcoming event! Participating drop-off sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Collection sites are located around the country and will be collecting: ● Tablets ● Capsules ● Patches ● Other solid forms of pre50+ Job seekers tinue offering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781-324-0218; ask for Marita. scription drugs For other drop-off site locations, go to https://www.dea. gov/takebackday?utm_campaign=APtbd1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#collection-locator?utm_content=hyp Do you know someone who might be interested in Take Back Day? Help us spread the word! Share this with your friends and family. 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Ida Converse Building at 15 Ferry Street, Malden The M. Ida Converse Building at 15 Ferry Street is located directly next to the crater on the intersection of Main and Ferry Street. Constructed in1906, it served as the Malden Industrial Aid Association by Mary Ida Converse, a prominent local philanthropist.The Malden Historical Commission recommended the relocation of the building to the Malden High School site at 77 Salem Street at the corner of Salem and Holden Street. (Submitted by Joseph Turner Aerial Photography) Friends of the Malden Public Library promote “Coffee and a Book – The Perfect Blend” partnership with New England Coffee for second year he Friends of the Malden Public Library are repeating a delightful partnership launched last year: the Spring Book Sale and coffee donated by sponsor New England Coffee. Friends’ members and the general public got a taste of the innovative approach to the Spring Book Sale last year and were pleasantly surprised. The secret formula is a Members-Only preview sale on Friday evening, then the Saturday Book Sale, open to the general public, which was paired with the “Coffee and a Book – the Perfect Blend” fundraiser, in collaboration with the Malden-based coffee roaster and vendor New England Coffee. The Sale will be held at the Library on Friday, May 3, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, from 10-2 p.m. See you there! T NEMT Girls Lacrosse beats Mystic Valley O n Thursday, April 11, the Northeast Metro Tech Girls Lacrosse Team beat Mystic Valley Regional Charter School for the first time in program history, 17-8. The Northeast team (12) took home their first W of the season. As a newer program, Northeast continues to grow under the new leadership of Stephanie Rouse and Karen Atkinson, both coaches with experience at the collegiate level for local schools. Players to note: Michelina “Mikey” Follis (Saugus) controlled the offense with 6 goals and 6 draw controls. Strong at midfield was Samantha Jackson (Saugus) with 3 goals, leading the midfield and controlling the game on both ends. Two players to note on attack were Grace Shelton (Wakefield – 3 goals) and first-year player Sabryna Serra (Saugus – 2 goals). Ann McGonagle (Chelsea) and Raelyn Quiles (Saugus) both chipped in with one goal apiece. Another notable player was goalie Sarah Barrett (Malden) – with numerous saves, a huge part of the defensive end in securing the win for Northeast. Sarah came up with big stops in net and strong clears to push transition downfield. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Spring Book Sale Flyer ׉ 7cassandra://P2BSi1WFjyRfxxoDc4BZvog7jPDh7gyEo0cNniMxyzI-3`̰f!i]n{\׉EXTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 13 Poetry reading by Terry Carter T erry E. Carter will be doing a poetry reading from “Brown Skin and the Brilliant Sun: A Poet’s Opus” at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Gallery @57 (57 Pleasant St. in Malden). Carter is the celebrated, renowned poet and writer of the Brown Skin Books series. Carter began his literary journey at around 16 years old, inspired by a collection of poetry by Langston Hughes given to him by an English teacher. His interest led him to pursue a better understanding of the way people communicate with each other – earning a bachelor’s degree in English at Fisk University and attending Boston University for a graduate fellowship in Mass Communications. In 2010, Carter released “Brown Skin and the Bread of Life: A Poet’s Journey.” A collection of poetry, this initial release led to a collection of now six Brown Skin Books. Regarding his latest release, 2023’s “Brown Skin and the Brilliant Sun: A Poet’s Opus,” Carter stated that the collection “picked up where the book before it, Brown Skin and the Brave New World: A Poet’s Anthem, left off .” With his fi fth book involving an anthology, including selections from his fi rst four releases, Carter chose to continue the collection in the 2023 addition. “I had a lot more that I had written that didn’t go into [‘Brown Skin and the Brave New World: A Poet’s Anthem’]... I knew I had another book in me,” he explained. Poetry Reading Flyer In 2021, Carter was named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Medford, Mass. When asked about his experience, he described the books that inspired this accomplishment as a legacy piece:something to leave behind for his family someday. Carter stated, “I want people to hear stories that resonate with them from a universal place.” No matter where we come from, art and poetry are Malden man, 59, charged with indecent assault on woman in wheelchair on MBTA bus Suspect arrested at Lechmere Station in Cambridge by MBTA Transit Police Advocate Staff Report A 59-year-old Malden man was arrested Saturday night, April 13 for allegedly assaulting a woman in a wheelchair on board an MBTA bus, police said, according to an online report. Transit police said offi cers arrested the suspect around 8 p.m. on Saturday at Lechmere Station in Cambridge on a charge of indecent assault. “We applaud the victim for speaking out & reporting this incident to TPD,” according to a Transit Police spokesperson. Police did not release the name of the suspect, who was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in Cambridge District Court, the disposition of which was not immediately available. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma ways for people to connect, and Terry E. Carter is a modern leader of that connection. Whip Clark announces open submission for 2024 Congressional Art Competition R ecently, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts) announced that her offi ce is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s theme is Hometown Pride. “Each Spring, I am privileged to provide students across MA-5 with the opportunity to showcase their talent and creativity through participation in the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Clark. “I am thrilled to announce the start of this year’s contest, and have no doubt the submissions received will capture what makes the Fifth district unique and the best place to call home.” Each year, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent nationwide and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Public and private high school students in the Fifth District are encouraged to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. Students should submit a scan or picture of the artwork and their 2024 Student Release Form by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, May 3, to samira.rouba@ mail.house.gov. Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows: ● Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc. ● Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fi xed.) ● Collages: must be two-dimensional. ● Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints ● Mixed media: use of more than two mediums, such as pencil, ink, watercolor. ● Computer-generated art ● Photographs For more on the submission requirements, access https:// katherineclark.house.gov/student-competitions ׉ 7cassandra://-6c9ZBqM-xl0tQEHqz8h3Nm4noRsq-QmBlTw8ykhoQY'`̰f!i]n{\䙁f!i]n{\䘁 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://VlCzdNyYDvDzlBBtZbt3_RE97k6wn_DpkD1GZmrde9c`)׉ 7cassandra://HlZVEfa3DkmvRTzX_dXM9Dgm6G-ENDqu6DG2tXCpoEE͋`J׉ 7cassandra://DsdNzwhGzKvl6pH8R3eNW5SG0swTLAw7e_jcdQCj7lE*`̰f!ien{\ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Hab23r19A4p8kLaU9Dm9U3jR5Ko7RT2J0tu6ebiYjBA`)׉ 7cassandra://IWfASJvqBatYCwlUhmKaYvrH0hz5mVt5GuJ24h4jso8͋`J׉ 7cassandra://lZSgC9vcjt27uMhI13UAWB5k62YGfB8WtjsY-pLgEp0,C`̰f!ien{\נf!ien{\ρ709ׁHhttp://advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 ROUNDUP: Malden Baseball falls to Revere; Tornado Boys Volleyball splits Girls Lacrosse picks up a big GBL victory over Revere By Nick Toscani T he Patriots owned the day, that's for sure. The Revere Patriots baseball team rolled into Malden on Patriots Day Monday and made sure it was a Red, White and Blue victory. Revere spotted Malden High a 1-run lead, then went on to record 11 unanswered runs in an 11-1 run rule-shortened Greater Boston League (GBL) victory. It was Revere's first in to put the Patriots at 1-2 overall while Malden went to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in GBL action. Malden was back in action yesterday in round one action of the 10th Christie Serino Memorial Baseball Tournament, on the road at Greater Lawrence Tech in Andover. In today's matchups, East Boston plays Greater Lawrence Tech at 11:00 a.m. and completes a doubleheader, playing Malden at 1:30 p.m. Both games are at Pine Banks Park, Malden. East Boston has won the last two tournaments. Host Malden's last Serino Tournament win came in 2018. After today' game, Malden has a busy, 3-game week coming up in the GBL, hosting Lynn English Monday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m. at Pine Banks, Everett on Wednesday, April 24 at Pine Banks and at Medford on Friday, April 26 at a site to be announced. **** Malden High Baseball was in good spirits after its recent win over Lynn Classical. (Advocate Photo) Malden Girls Lacrosse picks up win over Revere The Malden High Girls Lacrosse Team picked up another victory this week, 17-5 over visiting Revere on Tuesday at Macdonald Stadium, Malden. Malden's all-time career leading scorer Mackenzie Jenkins, just a junior, scored 5 goals to lead everyone. Jenkins has over 150 career goals! Joslyn Nguyen, also a junior, scored 4 goals. Freshmen Nylah and Emilia each had two goals and senior goaltender Alina Dow also had a solid game. Senior Abigail Morrison also contributed well to the victory for Malden. Malden non-leaguer Arlington Catholic Thursday at home after Advocate press time and also hosts Greater Boston League opponent Everett tomorrow Saturday at Macdonald Stadium in Malden at 11:00 a.m. Malden is 2-2 overall, 2-1 GBL. ****** Malden Boys Volleyball in a rough patch, 1-2 for the week Malden Boys Volleyball Malden High junior Eddy Mei gets ready to serve for Boys Volleyball. Mei and the Tornados were on the road yesterday to play at Holyoke High. (Advocate Photo) dropped a pair of games to powerful North Quincy (3-0) and defending Greater Boston League champion Revere (30) on Friday, April 12 and Monday, April 15. Both games were on the road. Malden did rebound with a 3-1 win on the road at Medford High School. After a 4-0 start, Malden Boys Volleyball is now 5-2 overall, 4-1 GBL. Malden stayed busy with a long road trip to Holyoke High School in Western Mass. on Thursday after Advocate press time and gears up for home games against Lynn English on Monday, April 22 and back-to-back on Tuesday, April 23 hosting Everett. both GBL matchups. ***** MALDEN SPORTS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, APRIL 18 10:00 a.m. Varsity Girls Softball vs. Revere, Callahan Park, Malden 11:00 a.m. Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Lowell, Macdonald Stadium, Malden 12:00 Noon JV Boys Baseball @ Greater Lawrence Tech, Andover SERINO TOURNAMENT 2:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Baseball @ Greater Lawrence Tech 1:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Arlington Catholic, Macdonald Stadium, Malden 1:00 p.m. JV Boys Volleyball @ Holyoke, Holyoke High School Gym 2:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Holyoke, Holyoke High School Gym 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Revere, Revere Stadium, Revere FRIDAY, APRIL 19 SERINO TOURNAMENT 11:00 a.m. East Boston vs. Greater Lawrence Tech, Pine Banks, Malden 1:30 p.m. Pine Banks Park, Malden SATURDAY, APRIL 20 No events scheduled SUNDAY, APRIL 21 No events scheduled MONDAY, APRIL 22 3:45 p.m. Freshman Girls Softball @ Everert, Glendale Park 4:00 p.m. JV Boys Baseball vs. Lynn English, Pine Banks Park 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Lynn English, Pine Banks Park 4:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis @ Revere 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Revere, Amerige Park, Malden 4:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Softball @ Lynn English 5:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Volleyball @ Lynn English TUESDAY, APRIL 23 4:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Outdoor Track @ Somerville, Dilboy Stadium, Somerville 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Outdoor Track @ Somerville, Dilboy Stadium, Somerville 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Somerville, Pine Banks ׉ 7cassandra://DsdNzwhGzKvl6pH8R3eNW5SG0swTLAw7e_jcdQCj7lE*`̰f!i]n{\׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 15 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Eagles Baseball Team steals 8-6 victory in Lexington By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Baseball Team defeated Minuteman Tech, 8-6, in extra innings on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles boosted their record to 1-2 overall while the Mustangs dropped to 1-1 overall. The Mustangs had one out in the first inning when their leadoff hitter was driven in by a double two batters later to bring home the first run of the game. In the second inning, Minuteman’s three lead batters hit singles to center field that brought home runs two and three of the game before Liam Powers pitched Mystic Valley out of an offensive jam. An inning later, Nico Santonastaso delivered a sacrifice fly over the right field fence to bring Luke Greenberg home and bring the Mustangs’ lead down to two (3-1). Mystic Valley found themselves in a promising position with bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the fourth, when Anthony Capalino and Powers both hit, forcing home two runs as part of a rally for the Eagles. They increased their lead to 5-3 off hits from Vishant Chawla, Josh Stover and Liam Thompson during the remainder of the fourth. The Eagles continued their offensive rally in the fifth. They managed to record three consecutive hits, which included a base hit by Lukas DeGuire that gave the Eagles another run to make it a 6-3 game. Ben Hickey then came in for relief of Powers, striking out the first pitcher he faced. Hickey pitched 4.2 innings, letting up no runs on one hit. However, the Mustangs answered in the bottom half of the inning after three hits sailed over the infield to tie the game at 6-6, which would hold until the ninth inning. In the ninth, after a hit from Powers and a walk from Stover, DeGuire hit a sacrifice bunt that brought the runners to second and third with one out. Powers then notched a run on a wild pitch and Stover scored from third on Mangone’s high-risk bunt that would give the Eagles the eventual 8-6 victory. Meet The 2024 Malden High School Golden Tornadoes Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team Shown back row, from left to right, are: Coach Mike DiCato, Senior Captain Jake Simpson, Bo Bogan Stead, Senior Captain Ryan Coggswell, Brayan Jose, Ryan McMahon, Billy Gavin, Senior Captain Ezechiel "Zeke" Noelsaint and Coach Phil Cook. Shown kneeling, from left to right, are: Joseph Hatch, Eudy Francisco, Tommy Cronin, Ryan Bowdridge, Chris Macdonald and Josh Dionne. By Tara Vocino T he Malden High School Golden Tornadoes Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team introduced themselves during their game on Patriots Day. Their Senior Night is May 13 at 4 p.m. at Pine Banks Park. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Senior Captains, shown from left to right, are: Ryan Coggswell, Ezechiel "Zeke" Noelsaint and Jake Simpson. 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The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp. constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucKs THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators' votes on a roll call from the week of April 8-12. There were no roll calls in the House last week. $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4529) Senate 39-0. approved a bill that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs. The House has already approved the bill and only final House and Senate passage are necessary before the measure goes to Gov. Healey for her signature. The programs funded by the $175 million include the municipal small bridge program; the complete streets program; a bus transit infrastructure program; and grants for municipalities to purchase electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them. “The annual authorization of the Chapter 90 program provides cities and towns wit the state funding they need to most effectively address their transportation infrastructure needs,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Senate Chair of the Committee on Transportation. “This $375 million total investment in both Chapter 90 and additional grant opportunities funds tangible improvements across our entire transportation network—including roads, bridges, access to mass transit and sidewalks.” “Getting around our communities is a fundamental part of everyone’s day,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Whether the commute takes you on the sidewalk, through a bike lane, across a small bridge, onto your Regional Transit Authority or to the T, your journey should be quick and safe. By passing today’s legislation, we are empowering our cities and towns with the funding to make improvements to the infrastructure our residents travel on, regardless of where they go and how.” “Our transportation infrastructure is so vitally important to the state’s economy and this Chapter 90 funding addresses many outstanding issues in keeping the commonwealth’s and public transportation system in peak operating condition,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.“I’m pleased that over $375 million has been allocated to municipal roadways, local streetscape improvements and enhancements to our mass transit system,” We’re grateful to see the House and Senate swiftly pass the Chapter 90 bond bill with key investments in municipal roads and bridges,” saidAdam Chapdelaine, CEO of the Mass Municipal Association. “This quick action was essential with the construction season already underway. This year, we'll again be advocating for the Legislature to supplement these programs through dedicated funding via the new state surtax. Last year, supplemental Chapter 90 aid via the surtax provided an additional $100 million for the 30,000 miles of municipal roads, which went to great use in communities all across the commonwealth." (A “Yes” vote is for the $375 million package.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PROPOSES $57.9 BILLION FISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET – The House fired the second shot in the long battle over the state budget for fiscal year 2025 that begins on July 1. Gov. Maura Healey fired the opening volley in January when she filed her version of the spending package. The House Ways and Means Committee last week unveiled its own $57.9 billion version. It increases spending by $1.9 billion, or 3.3 percent, over the current fiscal year 2024 budget. Debate on the House version is scheduled to begin soon. After the full House approves a version of the package, the Senate will follow suit with its own draft, and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor. TRAFFIC STOPS FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM – The state announced the implementation of the “Blue Envelope Program,” designed to improve interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops. The voluntary program provides individuals on the autism spectrum with specially designed blue envelopes to carry their driver’s licenses; vehicle registration; and a contact card which informs police officers about their diagnosis and other essential communication guidelines to ensure more effective and sensitive communication during the interaction. In addition, information printed on the envelope’s exterior identifies the operator as a person with autism spectrum disorder, provides instructions for a police officer on how to enhance communication with the driver; and how to reduce anxiety and stress the driver may be experiencing as a result of being stopped or involved in an incident. The envelope also lists guidelines for the driver, including what to expect during a traffic stop, and how to present the Blue Envelope to the officer. “In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, the Blue Envelope Program reflects our deep commitment to supporting programs that strengthen inclusivity and support law enforcement’s ability to more effectively meet the needs of every community member,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “We’re grateful for the collaboration of our partners who brought this important public safety program to fruition.” “This new program provides an essential tool to enhance communication between police officers and drivers with autism while helping officers to recognize possible behaviors and more effectively engage individuals during traffic stops, motor vehicle accidents or mechanical breakdowns,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. More information about the Blue Envelope Program, including how to request an envelope online and how to prepare, carry and display them, is available at https://www. mass.gov/info-details/blue-envelope-program?auHash=2Z5Rbw9xlO3joxF-Qc3ODJ-OxVtUP5onqW4OPtjHJjU#getting-your-blue-envelope-. Blue envelopes are available at all Massachusetts State Police Barracks. And will soon be available at local police departments. MUST NOTIFY OWNER OF GAS OR ELECTRIC SHUTOFFS (H 1370) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require gas and electric companies to contact landlords within 14 days of a tenant’s bill becoming past due. Supporters said the bill would allow for third party notifications as an extra measure of protection against having their gas or electric service shut off. Utility companies would be required to contact landlords within 14 days of a tenant’s bill becoming past due. And if a tenant is out of town or overlooks the notice, the landlord will be notified and can give rectify the situation to protect their property from any damage due to a cessation of service. “The purpose of this bill is to notify homeowners, particularly landlords, about a potential shut-off,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “Currently, only the customer of record is given notice, which makes a landlord vulnerable to cessation of services which may harm their real property.” LOWER INTEREST RATE ON PROPERTY TAXES DEFERRED BY SENIORS (H 2919) – The House gave initial approval to a bill which would lower the current flat 16 percent interest rate on property taxes that are deferred under the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program, which defers payment until the senior sells the property or passes away. The bill would lower the rate to the prime rate plus 2 percent. The current prime rate is 8.5 percent which would result in a 10.5 percent interest rate. “This legislation establishes more reasonable interest rates on the property taxes deferred under the senior citizen property tax deferral program, enabling more senior citizens to take advantage of the program and freeing up money for important items such as medication, housing expenses and health care,” said sponsor Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley). OFFICIAL STATE JAZZ SONG (H 3105) – The House gave initial approval to a measure that would make the song “Massachusetts” the state’s official jazz song. Sponsor Rep. Orlando Ramos (D-Springfield) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill and its passage. QUOTABLE QUOTES “We are grateful for the many Department of Mental Health (DMH) providers who provide compassionate care for individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness each day. The MA Repay program is a way to show our gratitude and commitment to the work that people are doing day after day.” BHRC| SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://U9Bqhs_iUnWJR9KQ5cALIAsSCJvVIs2rPBgUxjeKHoQ%`̰f!i]n{\׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 17 Upcoming Movie Night at the Malden Public Library features, CODA J oin us for Movie Night on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will be showing the fi lm CODA, which won the Best Picture Academy Award in 2021. “Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family -a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fi shing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school's choir club...[she] fi nds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.” This movie was filmed in Gloucester, Rockport, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts. Rated PG-13 (111 min.) (2021) Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. This special event is co-sponsored by Malden Reads and Malden Public Library. Pick up a copy of Malden Reads Season 14 book, Being Heumann by Judith Heumann at the Malden Public Library. Mystic Valley YMCA sets kids up for success this summer at Healthy Kids Day on April 20 Event features free, family-friendly activities to celebrate kids being kids T he Mystic Valley YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Mystic Valley YMCA facility – enter through 99 Dartmouth St. or 125 Mountain Ave. in Malden. Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event to kick off summer. This event is sponsored nationally by Peanuts, and locally by RA Ventures (110 Grill & Evviva Trattoria), Members Plus Credit Union, Magnolia Dental, Three Circles Studio, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Wegmans, New England Coff ee & Tea and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Healthy Kids Day is free and open to the public and will feature activities like bounce houses, games, family Zumba, YMCA program sign-up, community resources and giveaways, arts & crafts, music-making and more! “It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Mystic Valley YMCA President/CEO Debbie Amaral. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year.” Mystic Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day Vendors include: ● ABCD Mystic Valley Opportunity Center ● Cambridge Health Alliance ● Cataldo Ambulance ● Chinese Culture Connection ● City of Malden: Mayor’s Youth Employment Program ● Massachusetts Department of Children and Families ● East Boston Neighborhood Health Center ● Eliot Family Resource Center (Everett) ● Everett Haitian Community Center ● Housing Families Inc. ● Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett ● Malden Public Library ● Mystic River Watershed Association ● North Suburban Family Network ● Project Bread ● Three Circles Studio ● Tufts Melrose Wakefield Healthcare Community Services ● Malden Cares with Malden Overcoming Addiction ● Spaulding Medford & Spaulding Malden Outpatient Centers ● Malden Fire Department ● Malden Reads For more information, visit www.mv-ymca.org and follow the Mystic Valley YMCA on social media. Facebook: @MysticValleyYMCA – Instagram: @Mystic. Valley.YMCA Christopher Rosa City of Malden Tree Warden April 12, 19, 2024 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CODA (Courtesy of the Malden Public Library) CITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, the 25th day of April, 2024 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the sixteen (16) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address’s identified below: Address Street ADA COMPLIANCE 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 50 CRYSTAL STREET 245 HARVARD STREET 33 WINTHROP STREET 29 WINTHROP STREET 22 WINTHROP STREET 58 GLENWOOD STREET 58 BELTRAN STREET 49 BELTRAN STREET 17 FRANCIS STREET DBH (IN) 21 16 17 11 16 14 22 20 24 21 22 14 16 21 20 15 Common Name HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST RED MAPLE RED MAPLE CALLERY PEAR RED MAPLE NORWAY MAPLE RED MAPLE WHITE ASH OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. 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These organizations serve as hubs of creativity, offering transformative experiences that entertain, educate and inspire audiences of all ages. By supporting these institutions, we not only preserve our cultural heritage but also foster innovation, economic growth and social cohesion, ensuring a vibrant and enriching future for generations to come.” ---Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, of the Mass Cultural Council announcing $3.6 million being awarded to 58 performing arts centers across the Bay State. “Massachusetts has the best sports fans in the country. We are dedicated and determined. Especially Red Sox fans like those who continuously added their rallying call to end the curse to this sign. I’m excited to be joining the 2004 championship team, who broke the 86-year-curse for their fans, as we celebrate that history-making win and reunite them with this symbol of their fans who never gave up.” ---Gov. Maura Healey, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Red Sox winning the 2004 World Series, showing off the famous “Reverse the Curse” road sign. It was originally a road sign that hung off the Longfellow Bridge on Storrow Drive warning drivers of a curve in the road ahead, but was famously repeatedly spray-painted by Red Sox fans to say “Reverse the Curse,” in reference to the alleged curse that plagued the team after the sale of Babe Ruth and prevented them from winning the World Series from 1918 until 2003. “The Healey administration needs to refocus their priority to save money for the taxpayers of Massachusetts. Spending $300 a night for the emergency shelter program is simply unsustainable for the state of Massachusetts and its taxpayers. The state is struggling to be economically competitive while its spending is soaring. The responsibility falls on our governor to make the hard decisions that result in our taxpayers becoming the number one priority.” ---Paul. Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, in response to The Boston Herald story that said the state is paying up to $300 dollars a night for some of the housing under the emergency shelter program. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? City of Malden MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT ing individual. If you are a Massachusetts Y ou are entitled to claim a tax credit on your 2023 Massachusetts individual income tax return if you are taking care of a dependent child, other dependent or spouse with a disability or another dependent who is age 65 or older. You can claim this tax credit if you are filing single, head of household or married filing joint on your tax return. Your dependent child must be under age 13 as of December 31, 2023. With respect to a dependent age 65 or older as of December 31, 2023, that would not include you or your spouse. The tax credit to claim on your Massachusetts return is $310 for each qualifying individual. There is no limit to the number of qualified individuals that you can claim the tax credit for. For calendar year 2024, the tax credit will increase to $440 per qualifynon-resident filing a non-resident Massachusetts income tax return, you cannot claim this tax credit. Part year residents can claim the credit and must calculate the tax credit he or she is qualified for based upon the days living in Massachusetts. A dependent or spouse with a disability is an individual who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and who principally lives with the taxpayer for more than half of the taxable year. This is also a refundable tax credit so even if you your total tax is zero and you had no withholdings from wages or pension income, for example, you would still be able to receive a refund based upon the tax credit as calculated on your Massachusetts income tax return. This is the first year that Massachusetts has provided for such a tax credit. It is a big help to taxpayers caring for children, parents or disabled individuals. This is in addition to the virtual doubling of the circuit breaker tax credit available to taxpayers age 65 or older. 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. Community Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00 PM Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda Hybrid City Hall Room #105 (in-person) Live streamed via Zoom (virtual) On March 29, 2023, Governor Healey signed legislation extending certain COVID-19 relief measures including extending remote meetings for public bodies. The same provisions which permitted public bodies to meet remotely, or convene in a hybrid manner, have been extended through March 31, 2025. This extension allows public bodies to continue to meet remotely or to meet in a hybrid manner, without a quorum of the public body physically present at a meeting location. The law requires that a public body provide “adequate, alternative” access to remote meetings. Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass. gov/service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-to-the-actextending-certain-covid-19-measures. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the following information: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/94555285228 Webinar ID: 945 5528 5228 Or join by phone from the US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 CPC Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda April 17, 2024 Annual Survey 1. Public Information Session 2. Call to Order/ Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2024 4. Start Secure Program Guidelines 5. CPC Plan Update 6. Launch of the FY25 Pre-Application 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting Fill out the CPC Annual Survey by 5/1/24! 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 filed. 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 April 8-12, the House met for a total of one hour and ten minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 31 minutes. Mon. April 8 House11:04 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Tues.April 9 No House session No Senate session Wed. April 10 House11:46 a.m. to12:07 p.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to11:44 a.m. Thurs. April 11 House11:02 a.m. to11:33 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 1:03 p.m. Fri. April 12 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. https://forms.gle/3BuG49iqpgNF9zmF9 ׉ 7cassandra://qOI45W8FMB7Z6fjqbmY8K1DllEw7dAZKc6S1Z-k2oVE&`̰f!i]n{\׉EpTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 19 After six months, new tracking tool identifies 50 lithium-ion battery fires Standard nationwide method recorded about 20 per year S TOW – The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ new tool for tracking lithium-ion battery fires has helped to identify 50 such incidents in the past six months, more than double the annual average detected by a national fire data reporting system, said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. The Department of Fire Services launched its Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Investigative Checklist on Oct. 13, 2023. It immediately went into use by the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office, and local fire departments were urged to adopt it as well. Developed by the DFS Fire Safety Division, the checklist can be used by fire investigators to gather basic information about fires in which lithium-ion batteries played a part. That information is then entered into a database to identify patterns and trends. “We knew anecdotally that lithium-ion batteries were involved in more fires than the existing data suggested,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “In just the past six months, investigators using this simple checklist have revealed many more incidents than we’ve seen in prior years.” Prior to the checklist, the state’s fire service relied on battery fire data reported to the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS), a state-level tool that mirrors and feeds into the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). NFIRS tracks battery fires but does not specifically gather data on the types of batteries involved. Some fields do not require the detailed information that Massachusetts officials were seeking, and some fires may be coded according to the type of device involved rather than the type of battery. Moreover, MFIRS reports sometimes take weeks or months to be completed and uploaded. “Investigators using the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Checklist are getting us better data faster,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “The tool is helpful, but the people using it are the key to its success.” From 2019 to 2023, an average of 19.4 lithium-ion battery fires per year were reported to MFIRS – less than half the number identified by investigators using the checklist over the past six months. 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For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. ADDRESS 135 ELWELL ST 54 NEWMAN RD #1 CITY MALDEN MALDEN DATE 03.29.24 03.29.24 PRICE 660000 255900 since last fall could be due to the growing number of consumer devices powered by these batteries, increased attention by local fire investigators, or other factors, State Fire Marshal Davine said. For example, fires that started with another item but impinged upon a battery-powered device, causing it to go into thermal runaway, might not be categorized as a battery fire in MFIRS or NFIRS. Lithium-ion battery fires were reported in 38 cities and towns. Nine of the fires involved micromobility devices such as battery-powered scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, making them the most commonly involved in fires, according to the data. Eight fires involved laptops and another eight involved cell phones, tablets, or similar devices. Power tools were involved in six fires. The device’s charging status could be determined in 41 of the 50 fires: surprisingly, 56% of these devices were not charging at the time of the incident. Lithium-ion batteries power everything from small devices like e-cigarettes and smartphones to scooters, e-bikes, and electric vehicles. If they are overcharged, overheated, or abused, they can fail rapidly and without warning. A lithium-ion battery that goes into thermal runaway will erupt in an explosion of toxic gases and flames that will ignite nearby furnishings. Water and traditional fire extinguishers are significantly less effective against lithium-ion battery fires. State Fire Marshal Davine offered the following safety tips for preventing lithium-ion battery fires: ● Be sure you have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home. ● Use only the original equipment manufacturer’s batteries and charging equipment. Aftermarket or generic batteries and chargers may be cheaper but are more likely to pose a burn, fire, or explosion hazard. ● Store scooters and e-bikes outdoors if possible. If you must store them indoors, keep them and their batteries clear of doors, windows, and stairways. ● Charge the battery directly from a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip. Place it on a hard and stable surface, not a bed, couch, or pillow. ● Charge only one battery or device at a time and unplug it when it’s fully charged. Don’t allow a charged battery to continue charging. ● If you notice changes to the battery or the device, including damage, an unusual odor, a change in color, too much heat, change in shape, leaking, smoking, or not keeping a charge, stop using it right away. ● If and when it’s time to dispose of the battery, don’t put it in the trash. Lithium-ion batteries should be recycled, and you can find a location to take them at https://www.call2recycle.org/ locator/. 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We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me. Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get ill or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared. Before setting out, here are some tips to help ensure a safe and healthy trip for you and your husband. Get prepared: Before you go, talk with your doctor about your travel itinerary and what precautions you need to take before traveling. You should also have your doctor’s contact information with you when you travel, as well as a list of the medications you’re taking in case you need emergency medical care while you’re away. It’s also a smart idea to locate health clinics or urgent care facilities near the areas you’re visiting. Your hotel can help you with this or a simple internet search can identify nearby health care services. If you’re traveling abroad, the U.S. consulate or embassy in the countries you’re visiting (go to step.state.gov to enroll your trip) is a good place to get a referral. Or use the International Society of Travel Medicine’s directory at ISTM.org. If you’re traveling outside the U.S., you also need to fi nd out the health conditions of the country you’re visiting and what, if any, vaccinations and/or preventative medications are recommended. See CDC.gov/travel or call 800-232-4636 to get this information. Check your insurance: If you have private health insurance or a Medicare Advantage plan through an HMO or PPO that covers in-network doctors only, check your plan to fi nd out what’s covered if you need medical care when traveling outside your geographic area. Benefi ciaries that have original Medicare are covered everywhere in the U.S. But if you’re traveling abroad, you won’t be covered outside the U.S. and its territories except in rare circumstances, although some Medicare Advantage plans and some Medigap supplemental policies do provide limited coverage. Most private health plans don’t pay health care costs outside the U.S. either. Be sure to check. Many retirees traveling abroad purchase travel insurance with medical coverage, which may cover expenses if you cancel the trip, need to be treated while traveling or need to be evacuated for medical care. Make sure the policy will also cover your preexisting medical conditions. To shop and compare policies visit TravelInsurance.com, InsureMyTrip.com or SquareMouth.com. Organize your medications: Make sure you have a suffi cient supply of medications to last the entire trip. If traveling by air, you need to pack your medicine in your carry-on bag, so if your checked luggage gets lost or misdirected you won’t be without. It’s best to keep your medications in their original containers to get through airport security without delays. It’s also a good idea to bring along a note from your doctor that explains why you take these medications, especially if syringes or other medical supplies are involved. For airport security requirements visit TSA.gov – click on “Disabilities and Medical Conditions.” You can also call TSA Cares at 855787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Maximize technology: Keep a list of your medications and other important health and medical information handy on your smartphone so you can easily access and share it with emergency health care providers when you’re traveling. Some good apps that can help with this are Backpack Health (BackpackHealth.com) and Capzule (Capzule.com). 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. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 from Boston, Charlie Farren, Johnny Gill from New Edition, Steve Gorman from the Black Crowes, Buddy Miles from the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Steve Perry from Journey, Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Michael Sweet from Stryper, Tony Thompson from Chic, Vinnie Vincent from Kiss, David Williams from Michael Jackson’s band, amongst others. ● Phil Bynoe’s good friend Claudia Hardy-Marshall Gabriel had this to say about Phil: “Congratulations to Philip Bynoe! He is not only very talented, but he also has a humble spirit and has always been a class act! My congratulations go out to him on this long overdue (my own opinion) honor! His resume, as impressive and long as it is, still does not completely showcase his many accomplishments nor does it show the complete list of those in the arts who have sought him out for his talent to be a part of their projects. Way to go Philip! I love you and I am so happy and proud of all that you have done! I look forward to congratulating you in person and hopefully meeting your beautiful wife and sidekick that I am sure has been your support through many of your accomplishments (along with the other 2 little traveling buddies he he he)!” ● Fellow HOFer Gary Cherone speaks: “Phillip, my classmate was the fi rst in the fl esh musician I looked up to in high school, long before my dreams of being in a band materialized, Phil was already a pro playing in nightclubs around town. I was in awe of his talent then and still am! He has gone on to tour the world over with many elite artists and Phil has played second fi ddle to none! He cannot help but shine on any stage! And may I add a personal note: throughout his whole amazing career Phil has remained a true gentleman, I am honored to call him my friend.” Go to the banquet on May 3 and support a good cause! Contact Lenny (Iovino) or Fran (Mauriello) or Camille for ticket information. You’ll have fun and it is important to note that all proceeds will go directly to the MHS Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. So, you’ll have a wicked good time amongst old friends, maybe make new ones, and help support a very worthy cause. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – Malden mourns once again. Lisa Hammersley on the passing of her beloved mother-in-law (Paul’s mom), Margaret “Midge” Hammersley: “Life is such a crazy whirlwind. Yesterday started out with us all excited to be celebrating Paul’s birthday, but the day then took a heartbreaking turn, as we received word that Paul’s mom had passed away. “Midge passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 92. “Sure, that’s probably what we all want for ourselves. She lived into her 90’s, still able to Invitation For Bid The Malden Housing Authority (MHA), the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Supply Contractors to furnish and deliver: 240 Gas Stoves 30” White Free-Standing front control with electronic ignition. For the MHA, in Malden Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by MHA. This is a federal and state funded contract and Federal laws and regulations apply in addition to the laws and requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with CFR 85.36; M.G.L. c. 30b, as most recently amended, and all other applicable laws. Bid documents will be available by email request at rsullivan@maldenhousing.org from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and may be examined at the MHA’s Main Administrative Offices, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA from April 22, 2024. Sealed general bids will be received at the MHA’s Main Administrative Offices, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA until 2:00 PM on 5/07/2024. Copies of the above are bound in the bid documents and are fully integral portions of the conditions of the contract with which each bidder must comply. The MHA reserves the right to reject any or all general bids if it is in the public interest to do so. April 19, 2024 get around, dressing fashionably and mentally sharp as a tack. Seriously, that’s how to do it...but the only problem is...we weren’t ready. “It may sound strange to say a passing at 92 was unexpected, but she totally seemed nowhere near the end of her Earthly story. “There is so much wisdom and so much love that comes with being 92. “Midge was still our go to for advice. “The great listener. The levelheaded thinker. The reassurer. “The proud, proud mom and the even prouder Nanu. “She was the matriarch of the family for sure and it is so hard to even imagine being a family with her. “And passing on the birthday of her beloved baby boy. Heartbreaking, and yet somehow fi tting for the bond they had. “Yes, she gave birth to him, but it was also her love, devotion, and failure to give up on him that kept him here on Earth. “Here to pick up the pieces. Here to carry on. Here to share her love. “Her passing on his birthday feels like her way to always remind him that she may be gone, but she brought him into this world and wants him to stay here. “I know this also feels especially hard for Paul because he feels like he no longer has the one person in this world who has always had his back. “I know your mom stood by you through so much Paul, but I don’t want you, or her, to worry. We’ve got you from here on out. “Life can be so wonderful, and life can be so hard. And life, as the Hammersley’s have known it, is forever changed. “Our hearts will miss you forever, Midge. Kudos on a life well lived. “Be sure to tell Arnie we said hi. I’m sure he’ll be asking all about how Bella is doing!” Postscript: Although no women made the Alumni HOF this time around, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the women that have been enshrined in the past: Heather Kahn, Judge Emma Fall Schofi eld, Marie Colantuoni Coyle, Paula Sneed, Diane Portnoy, Virginia Yardumian, Diana Cataldo, Teresa Ciccolo Prince, Ann Carol Grossman, Joanne Assetta Iovino, Nancy Finkelstein, Noreen Grice and Sandra Velleman. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate and can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. ׉ 7cassandra://aRq4_RJPh1LoRKf8HNBKtHLO4u5AW_WGB2mUYP9W_jA#~`̰f!i]n{\׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 21 April is National Minority Health Month: Recognizing Health Disparities in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups By Dr. Ana Stankovic, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of New England A pril is recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as Minority Health Month, an observance that brings awareness to health disparities and encourages action through education, early detection, and disease control. Part of this work includes raising awareness about the disproportionate health outcomes among people who belong to racial or ethnic minority groups. The conditions in which we are born, live, learn, work, play, and worship and our age – known as social determinants of health (SDOH)1 – have important impacts on health. Differences in SDOH contribute to the stark and persistent chronic disease disparities in the U.S. among racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, systematically limiting opportunities for members of some groups to be healthy. Cancer • Black/African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial or ethnic group for all cancers combined and for most major cancers.2 • From 2015-2019, African American men were 1.2 times and 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with new cases of colon and prostate cancer than non-Hispanic white men.2 • Although Hispanic men and women generally have lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic White population, disparities do exist in certain types of cancer. Both Hispanic men and women are almost twice as likely to have and die from liver cancer than Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 non-Hispanic Whites.3 • Hispanic women are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 30 percent more likely to die from cervical cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic White women.3 Mental Health • Black females, grades 9-12, were 60% more likely to attempt suicide in 2019, as compared to non-Hispanic white females of the same age.4 • Suicide attempts for Hispanic girls, grades 9-12, were 30% higher than for non-Hispanic white girls in the same age group, in 2019.5 • In 2018, Hispanics were 50% less likely to have received mental health treatment as compared to non-Hispanic Whites.5 Prenatal Care • Although overall infant mortality rates have fallen over time, the 2018 infant mortality rate for infants of non-Hispanic Black women was more than twice as high as that for infants of non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic Asian and Hispanic women.6 • In 2019, Hispanic mothers were 80% more likely to receive late or no prenatal care as compared to non-Hispanic White mothers.7 This awareness month brings light to differences in the health outcomes of various racial and ethnic minority groups. This awareness can also inform individuals about how groups who have poor social determinants of health and lack of access to high-quality medical care are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from diseases. 1 CDC, 2022, https://www. cdc.gov/chronicdisease/healthequity/social-determinants-of-health-and-chronic-disease.html 2 Office of Minority Health, 2022, https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/cancer-and-african-americans 3 Office of Minority Health, 2021, https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/cancer-and-hispanic-americans 4 Office of Minority Health, 2022, https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-african-americans 5 Office of Minority Health, 2021, https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-hispanics 6 CDC, 2020, https://www. cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr69/ NVSR-69-7-508.pdf 7 Office of Minority Health, 2021, https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=68 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 1. The world’s largest baked bean factory is in what country: Australia, England or USA? 2. In April of what year did the 1913 “Keeping Up with the Joneses” comic strip end: 1914, 1922 or 1938? 3. On April 19, 1960, baseball players’ uniforms first had what change? 4. What country is officially part of Europe but technically in two continents? 5. April 20 is Record Store Day; what was the first regular playback speed: 33, 45 or 78? 6. What organization has recognized the fastest marathon runner dressed as a monarch and fastest half-marathon runner dressed as a clown? 7. On April 21, 1789, who was sworn in as the first Vice President? 8. In April 1912, Enrico Caruso sang “The Lost Chord” at a Metropolitan Opera House benefit concert for what group? 9. What baseball player who broke Babe Ruth’s MLB record for career home runs started his pro career with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League? 10. On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated in what country? 11. What fruit can be improved by “noble rot”? 12. What animal has the largest eyes: giant squid, ostrich or whale? 13. On April 23, 2009, what second-largest province passed an “Apology Act” that mandates that an apology is not necessarily an admission of guilt? 14. How are Bull Moose, Free Soil and Know Nothing similar? Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE 15. In 1934, President Woodrow Wilson was pictured on what bill: $50, $1,000 or $100,000? 16. April 24 is Denim Day; in 1979 who released the song “Forever in Blue Jeans”? 17. What country has won the most World Cups? 18. What is a pretrial legal agreement resolving a dispute called? 19. What is wattle and daub? 20. On April 25, 1901, New York became the first state to require license plates, mandating that they have what letters (no numbers)? ANSWERS 1. England (the Heinz factory in Wigan, Lancashire) 2. 1938 3. Their surnames added to their uniform backs (the Chicago White Sox) 4. Iceland (in Europe and North America due to being on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and being split into two tectonic plates) 5. 78 6. Guinness World Records 7. John Adams 8. The families of Titanic victims 9. Henry “Hank” Aaron 10. USA 11. Wine grapes 12. Giant squid 13. Ontario 14. They are names of past U.S. political parties. 15. $100,000 (a bill made for transactions between Federal Reserve Banks) 16. Neil Diamond 17. Brazil 18. Settlement 19. A primitive building method using sticks and a filler like clay or mud 20. 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Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. SPADAFORA AUTO PARTS JUNK CARS WANTED SAME DAY PICK UP 781-324-1929 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Installed Used Auto Parts & Batteries Family owned & operated since 1946 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net $ $ $ $ Classifieds ׉ 7cassandra://w4X0fo-6HsWuSmozg5j1BUE48wo0_PCMjFIrc2EJ8zI4`̰f!i]n{\׉EBTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 23 OBITUARIES Dung "Young" Q. Bui Of Malden. Passed away suddenly on April 11, 2024. He was 42 years old. Young was the beloved fi ancé of Rael O'Donnell. He was the loving son of Hung Bui and Man Huynh. Young was the cherished father of Aiden Bui and Bradyn Bui. Visitation and service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Sunday April 21st from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. Evelyn (Daley) Surette Of Malden. Passed away April 9, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the age of 95. Evelyn was born in Revere, the daughter of Mary and Joseph Daley. She was the sister of Louise Grover and the late James Daley. She met her true love, Harold Surette and the two spend 50 years together. Fred C. Wagner Of Malden. In her younger years she worked for Converse Rubber. She and her husband moved to Malden where they raised their four daughters. She lived out her fi nal years at Forestdale Park Senior Living in Malden. During her free time she loved to sew and quilt and was a great cook. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, MaryJane Surette and her husband Tom, Carol Morse and her husband David, Kathy Jenkins and her husband Bill and Susan Salie and her husband Eddie. She cherished her grandchildren, Marc Gatcomb, Matthew Morse, Chris Morse, Jonathan Salie, Andrew Salie, Billy Jenkins and Katie Moran. She was so very proud of her great grandchildren, Jenna Gatcomb, Marc Gatcomb, Nathan Morse and Oliver Moran. Visitation for Evelyn was held at Weir-MacCuish Funeral Home Malden on Friday April 12th. Internment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of fl owers, please consider a donation in Evelyns name to the Alzheimer's Association. Passed away Thursday April 11th 2024 at the age of 77. The son of Frederick and Anna (Barrett) Wagner. Fred grew up in Revere with his siblings Jackie, Sheila and Cheryl. During his free time Fred enjoyed wood working, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a former member of the Minutemen Dart League as well as a veteran of the Army Reserve. Fred is survived by his children Jim Welch of Franklin, Dan Wagner of Croydon, NH, Melanie Wagner of Somerville and Sara Wagner of Manhattan, NY, his sisters Jackie Page, Sheila Antimone and Cheryl Cordeiro, 7 grandchildren Jackie, Ryan, Nathan, Eva, Ella, Breana and Jason as well as many other family members and friends. Fred was predeceased by his daughter Heather Wagner Services for Fred were held at the Weir-MacCuish Funeral Home Malden on Sunday April 14. In lieu of fl owers consider making Donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma society in Fred’s name. Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Announcing the resounding success of our Red Sox Opening Day event at the Saugus Senior Center last Tuesday! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us, making it a truly memorable occasion filled with laughter, and camaraderie. Your support and presence made the day truly exceptional, and we look forward to many more wonderful moments together at the center. Thank you all for making it a day to remember! Your Dream Home AWAITS in 3 VICTOR ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906 ! Lovely 5-room, 2-BR home with Parking, Prime Location, and More Offered at $499,000. COMING SOON - Spectacular Rowley equestrian estate. With the convenience of easy highway access and 8.5 acres of pastoral privacy this can be anyone's forever home. Offered at: 1,249,000.00 Call Peter 781-820-5690 Discover the unparalleled charm of this rare find - a custom-built twofamily home nestled in 478-480 CENTRAL ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906. Offered $969,000. Mango Realty has expanded its business model to encompass rentals, property management, and short-term rentals, leveraging platforms like Airbnb, with our Rockport office actively participating in these services. Mango Realty Inc. Member Spotlight: Carl Greenler's Dedication to Community Service Meet Carl Greenler, a dedicated member of Mango Realty Inc. who goes beyond the world of real estate to serve his community. When he's not closing deals, Carl volunteers at the Salvation Army Food Pantry, spreading joy and providing assistance to those in need. With over 40 years of service as an EMS-certified responder, Carl has been a lifeline for countless individuals in Lynn, Saugus, and Salem. Thank you, Carl, for your unwavering commitment to making a difference in our community. Contact Information: Call or text Carl 781-690-1307 or email at carl.greenler@gmail.com. www.mangorealtyteam.com soldwithsue@gmail.com 781-558-1091 ׉ 7cassandra://v5nhhB6LgSxbyIuk7qftv-U9NlfMGihOBSLaoE8aWcQ*`̰f!i]n{\䣁f!i]n{\䢁 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://GCmIKq3c7IHe2Jv1hFUSH0Jz_jH5NxELIGlfOdgB3IIE`)׉ 7cassandra://bVQb9YKX2dzj1EG1jasG2l0zpQD3rhxcwmSUXE_D3Y0͈`J׉ 7cassandra://E1v1s7kdGcoO3D8anBI0Kwrg0t5WmBmOtNRWlIzOKDo+`̰f!iin{\׉EPage 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- BRIGHT AND SUNNY 1/2 DUPLEX ON QUIET DEAD END STREET NOW AVAILABLE. THIS PET FRIENDLY UNIT HAS IT ALL. MAIN LEVEL FEATURES A LIVING ROOM, UPDATED KITCHEN AND HALF BATHROOM. UPSTAIRS THERE ARE 2 BEDROOMS WITH A FULL BATHROOM. THE LOWER LEVEL FINISHED FAMILY ROOM IS A COZY ADDITION TO THIS ALREADY ADORABLE HOME. ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE FENCED IN BACKYARD ON YOUR COMPOSITE DECK OR BELOW ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL PAVER PATIO. THE YARD ALSO INCLUDES A LARGE SHED WITH A RAMP. YOU WILL NOT FIND A LOWER HOA ANYWHERE. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS LOVELY HOME. PEABODY $429,900 CALL JOHN 617-285-7117 FOR SALEBUILDABLE LOT SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR DETAILS 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- THIS COMMERCIAL CONDO IS IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BUILDING AND AREA OF READING, RIGHT AT THE TRAIN DEPOT. THIS 2ND FLOOR CORNER UNIT OFFERS 4 PRIVATE OFFICES, THREE CUBICLES, A KITCHENETTE AND A SMALL RECEPTION AREA. THIS UNIT IS ALSO COMING FULLY FURNISHED WITH DESKS, SHELVING AND CHAIRS. THERE IS ALSO ONE DEEDED PARKING SPOT OUT BACK ALONG WITH UNDER COVER ENTRY. THIS BUILDING OFFERS BEAUTIFUL COMMON AREAS AND LOBBY, AS WELL AS COMMON 6 BATHROOMS. THERE IS ALSO AN ELEVATOR IN THE BUILDING MAKING IT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. READING $325,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH FEATURING A BRAND NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM. NEW ROOF, NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW HOT WATER HEATER. NEW CENTRAL AC, NEW BATHROOMS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND TILED SHOWER. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. FAMILY ROOM IN LL WITH LIFE PROOF VINYL FLOORING, FULL BATH AND MULTIPLE STORAGE SPACES. WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER AND THE RAIL TRAIL. SAUGUS $589,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMMERCIAL RENTAL • GREAT HIGHWAY ACCESS AND TRAFFIC EXPOSURE WITH THIS SUNNY AND BRIGHT WELL MAINTAINED OFFICE SPACE, LOCATED ON A 2ND FLOOR. NICE SIZE RECEPTION AREA, 2-3 PRIVATE OFFICES, PLUS A CONFERENCE ROOM. FLEXIBLE FOOLR PLAN, CABLE & SECURITY AVAILABLE, TENANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GAS HEAT & C/A, ELECTRIC & CABLE. THERE IS PLENTY OF OFF-STREET PARKING. GOOD CREDIT AND REFERENCES. AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. SAUGUS $1,400 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE FOR SALE- RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS 2 FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET IN SAUGUS CENTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFERS 1 BEDROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE, DINING ROOM (COULD BE A SECOND BEDROOM) FULL BATH AND IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND UNIT FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, NICE SIZED LIVING ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS. NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS. SEPARATE UTILITIES, PAVED DRIVEWAY, PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. LARGE BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY LOOKING TO OWNER OCCUPY OR RENT. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOMES LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH 3800 SQFT OF LIVING! THIS HOME FEATURES 9' CEILINGS ON BOTH FLOORS, CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS, THERMADOR APPLIANCES, 10' ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERS & BACKSPLASH, COFFEE STATION, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING, WIDE PLANK OAK 6" HW FLOORS. 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, 4 BEDROOMS, LARGE PRIMARY SUITE W/ CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET. SHOWER HAS 3 SHOWER HEADS AND 2 BODY SPRAYS FOR SPA- LIKE EXPERIENCE. ENTERTAINMENT AREA WITH A FULL BATHROOM AND A CUSTOM WET BAR IN FULL BASEMENT. LYNNFIELD $1,590,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 JOHN DOBBYN 617-285-7117 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • THIS IS LIKE LIVING IN A SINGLE FAMILY HOME . BEST BUY ON MARKET HUGE BEAUTIFUL UPDATED AND VERY PRIVATE UNIT WITH APPROX 1180 SQ FT LIVING AREA.. VERY RARE TO FIND UNITS AVAILABLE IN THIS VERY DESIRABLE PARK. 2-3 BEDROOMS HUGE PRIVATE DOUBLE CORNER LOT. NEWER PROPANE FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR, NEWER KITCHEN ,NEWER FLOORING, NEW HW TANK, PITCHED ROOF, HUGE FAMILY ROOM CAN BE MASTER BEDROOM. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER IN LAUNDRY ROOM. SAUGUS $169,900 • VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SPACIOUS UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PARK. LARGE DECK, MANY UPDATES INC NEWER OIL TANK AND NEWER WINDOWS, FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, 2 CAR PARKING, RUBBER ROOF, MUCH MORE. PEABODY $169,900 • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND , SNOW PLOWING. NO DOGS ALLOWED. SOLD AS IS WILL NOT LAST. DANVERS $99,900 • PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTED OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS PRICES START AT $229,000 FOR 2 BEDROOM, $159,900 FOR 1 BEDROOM. CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://E1v1s7kdGcoO3D8anBI0Kwrg0t5WmBmOtNRWlIzOKDo+`̰f!i]n{\׈Ef!i]n{\䥁f!i]n{\䤁 P,Malden Advocate 04/19/2024Malden Advocate 04/19/2024f!i[ҷft