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The fi rst day of school for students in Grades 1 to 12 is on Wednesday, August 28, while Malden Public Schools kindergarten and Pre-K students will report for the fi rst offi cial day of classes on Friday, September 6. See separate story on this page for school hours at each of Malden’s seven public schools, from COUNTDOWN | SEE PAGE 14 Leadership with Results! Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! OCAT AT 617-387-2200 Published Every Friday S everal sponsors and volunteers have combined their eff orts to off er a series of events, activities and memorial experiMalden legislative delegation supports passage of largest housing investment in Commonwealth’s history Special to Th e Advocate O n August 1, 2024, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to enact the Aff ordable Homes Act – the largest investment in housing in Massachusetts history and a powerful step in tackling the Commonwealth’s housing aff ordability crisis. This Act was signed into law by Governor Healey on August 6, 2024, as Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024. The new law authorizes $5.16 billion in bond authorizations and tax credits to spur housing production in Massachusetts and implements sweeping policy initiatives to facilitate the developINVESTMENT | SEE PAGE 4 www.advocatenews.net COUNTDOWN IS ‘ON’! Malden Public Schools’ doors swing open on August 28 New Superintendent says Malden district’s staff is ‘ready to go’ to kick off the new school year (Pol. Adv.) CTE E Friday, August 23, 2024 Malden Public Schools ready for Opening Day: Here are School-by-School Details All this information and MORE individual school information is now available on the UPDATED Malden Public Schools website: www.maldenps.org EARLY LEARNING CENTER (PreK Student) 257 Mountain Ave., Malden Farewell Summer! Hello School! Welcome back…ALMOST! The fi rst day of school for the Malden Early Learning Center is Friday SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 8 Malden’s 375th Anniversary celebration has been a team effort Special to Th e Advocate Superintendent Timothy Sippel says he and the Malden Public Schools staff are ready to go with the fi rst day of school set for Wednesday, August 28. (Advocate Photo) ences in celebration of the yearlong observance of Malden’s 375th anniversary, and the festivities are not over yet. 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For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! FIELDING QUESTIONS— Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo answers some questions from parents, caregivers and students at the fi rst-ever "Meet the Principal Night" at Malden High School. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools) By Steve Freker O ne of the big "reveals" of the evening was the Malden High School annual theme for the upcoming school year: "Let's Make it Happen". MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo certainly followed through on that sentiment Wednesday night. From MBTA "Charlie Cards" www.810bargrille.com to Advanced Placement courses, from before school soccer to the consequences of being late for school. You name it. Just about anything that an incoming student and their parent or caregiver might want to know was explained and discussed at a well-attended, fi rst-ever "Meet the Principal Night" at Malden High School Wednesday night. PLEASED TO MEET YOU— Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo at "Meet the Principal Night" Wednesday. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools) It was a fi rst for eighth-year MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo, who is also in his 32nd year as an educator and administrator combined. As far as "fi rst" impressions go, it was a big success, Mastrangelo said. Close to 150 were in attendance, including incoming ninth-grade students, other new students and transfers, and many parents and caregivers. "Considering how busy everyone is at this time of year— especially students and their families who are getting ready for the start of school next week, I really did not know what to expect for attendance," Mastrangelo said. "I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into the cafeteria and well over 100 people were sitting there." Mastrangelo went through about a 25-minute presentation which included details about Opening Day, next week on Wednesday, August 28, when all students in Grades 1-12 are slated to report for the fi rst day of school for the 2024-2025 school year. All Malden Public Schools students have been on summer break since June 15 and are concluding 10 weeks off from classes next week. Malden High students must report by 7:45 a.m. to their homerooms for a Morning Meeting session and then begin their four, 80-minute period day. The school day concludes at 2:15 p.m. Next week's schedule for Malden High students and all Malden Public Schools students in grades 1-12, includes a full day on Wednesday and Thursday, August 28 and 29. Then there is no school on Friday, August 30 or on Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 31, Sunday, September 1 and no school on the Labor Day holiday, September 2. Malden Public Schools students also have no school on MEET | SEE PAGE 3 First-ever 'Meet the Principal Night' at Malden High School is a big success MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo delivers valuable information to incoming and other new students, parents and caregivers MEET THE PRINCIPAL-Nearly 150 parents, caregivers and students were in attendance Wednesday at "Meet the Principal Night" at Malden High School. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools) ׉ 7cassandra://REo0s5FYmVnqWpPYkVtqe05-xOIUqkTwi_z5CKbj2gc/`̰fǎoc?+)׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 3 ~ Political Announcement ~ School Board member Joe Gray will not seek reelection M y name is Joseph Gray, Ward 6 School Committee Member for Malden Massachusetts. My youngest child will graduate Malden High in the summer of 2025. Thus, as of December 31, 2025, when my current term ends, I will not be returning to this offi ce. Once my 3rd consecutive term in offi ce ends in December 2025, I will be moving on towards new challenges and rewards. I have always made it clear in voice and in text, that I am like a helicopter parent. I am there for my children and doing my best. My fi nal justifi cation for entering and staying in elected offi ce for the school department walks Joseph Gray Ward 6 School Committee Member out the door, when my youngest child walks out with his diploma in 2025. I am still holding public monthly office hours, which are regularly announced on social media. I will continue to do the work to the best of my abilities, while still in offi ce. I will leave at the end of 2025 with a light heart, knowing that the kind citizens of Malden and Ward 6 will choose a talented and worthy successor to fi ll the open school committee seat and carry on the good work of looking out for Malden’s schoolchildren. Sincerely, Joseph Gray Ward 6 School Committee Member Congratulations, Joe Gallagher! L ongtime Everett businessman Joe Gallagher recently celebrated his 90th birthday at Malden’s East Side Athletic Association with many friends. Joe owned and operated the popular Chalet Club in Glendale Square for over 40 years and is known for his generosity to youth sports and charitable endeavors. Best always, Joe Gallagher!CUTLINE: CELEBRATION | FROM PAGE 1 planners are fi nalizing arrangements for more activities in September, October and November to round out the celebration of Malden’s Strong Past… Proud Future. Upcoming activities include historic tours of Malden’s Squares, a scavenger hunt and an author’s series, to name but a few. To stay up to date on the schedule, please visit the 375th Anniversary page on the city’s website at https://www.cityofmalden.org/1041/Maldens-375th-Anniversary-Page Sponsors of the yearlong festivities – which have already included a Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting, an essay contest and the anniversary of Malden’s incorporation as a Town on May 2 – include the Malden Cultural Council, Kappy’s, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, Veterans Heritage Grant from the State Historic Records Advisory Board with the approval from the Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees, City of Malden, Malden Historical Society, Trustees of the Malden Public Library, Urban Media Arts, Malden Reads and Stop & Shop. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Children’s classes—ages 4 and up Beginner Classes from September to June Competitive training with some of the top teachers of the world. Champions Dance Sport Club … where sport and art come together ... 165 Chelsea Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 781-219-7273 Web site: championsdancesportclub.com E-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.com REPRESENTATIVE DONATO DEMOCRAT MALDEN MEDFORD MEET | FROM PAGE 2 Presenting Joe a proclamation on behalf of the Everett City Council: Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky, Joe and Micheal and Dennis DiBiase. (Courtesy photo) Tuesday, September 3 as educators and staff have a Professional Development Day. All students and staff return to classes on Wednesday, September 4 for a full day. On Wednesday night, parents, caregivers and students used a 35-minute question-answer period well, as MHS Principal Mastrangelo fi elded every one, ranging from coursework choices, to student dismissal policies to eligibility requirements for participation in sports teams and school clubs and organizations. "This was the first time we have held this event and we will defi nitely do it again next year, especially considering the great turnout," Mastrangelo said. "The parents and caregivers came up with some great questions and it was wonderful to be able to see so many new faces who are as excited as me and my staff about the start of the new school year." "It was very informative and well worth attending tonight," said Felice D'Anna, whose son Nicholas is an incoming Malden High School ninth-grader. "The communication has been excellent all summer from the school and the principal told us that will continue, all great to hear." Mastrangelo told those in attendance that more detailed back to school and other information on the Malden Public Schools and Malden High School is available on the district website: www.maldenps.org "We appreciate all the positive support we have received from Mayor Christenson, the Malden School Committee and Superintendent Sippel this summer and we know that will continue," Mastrangelo said. "All of us at Malden High School are all looking forward to an exciting school year and this event will help us get off to a great start," Mastrangelo said. A PROVEN CHAMPION WITH FORWARD THINKING VALUES AND AN UNPARALLELED RECORD OF DEDICATION AND EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR YOU! 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The passage of this legislation is a monumental step forward to ensuring every resident in Massachusetts can have a place to call home.” “The Affordable Homes Act represents our promise to ensure safe and affordable housing to residents across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Ultrino. “I am incredibly proud of the work the legislature has done to put forward a critical housing bill that will eliminate barriers to housing Lawrence A. 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As former Principal at Malden High School and current voice of reason in Malden, Dana Brown, noted shortly after the Festa, “Malden can be that beacon, a shining light on that sweet spot where a near 100-year tradition collides with our new diversity and we fl ourish; Mission accomplished with more work to be done!” Well said, sir. Yes indeed, we gathered once more at Pearl Street on that second weekend in August just as our forebears before us had done. Since 1929. Pilgrims showed up en masse with their happy face on to enjoy “Richie’s Meatball Subs,” “Butch’s Sausage and Peppers” and “Lucille’s Arancini” while catching up with friends from back in the day (hello, Johnny Molinari and Phil Castinetti) and friends just made (hello, Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor & Supt. of Malden Public Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel). This year’s Festa was loads of fun but had a more somber feel to it, especially during the Procession (even with a shot of Henny White Cognac in us before the walk in honor of Butch). That underlying feeling that we were missing our spiritual mentor, Butch Gennetti, was prevalent the whole darn Procession route as well as the whole darn weekend. “The Purple One” was with each and every one of us in spirit and in our hearts, but not seeing him lead the Procession this year with his grandson Robby made it a diffi cult walk. We missed him so very much, my words – our words – could not even begin to describe the loss each of us felt, each of his family members felt. I’m reminded of a quote from his son Sal’s epic eulogy of Butch. Sal’s 2,790 words reached into our souls and tugged deeply on our heartstrings. Thank you, Sal, for bringing it home for us and sharing your most inner feelings. Not easy, I know. We were a mess that day; you shined some light on that dismal morning: “The players and coaches from the Boston Celtics 2008 Championship Team to this day, share the ancient African word ‘ubuntu’ with each other. The meaning of the word is ‘humanity to others.’ It is often described as reminding us that ‘I am what I am because of who we all are.’ With the word ‘ubuntu’ in mind, each one of us could close our eyes and write a ‘Celebration of Life Memorial’ for our father, your husband, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague and our Malden Police Commissioner, Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti.” It truly was Butch’s world, he Mid-grade Regular $3.78 3.05 63 54 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com invited us in, we gladly accepted. Butch lived 85 exceptionally colorful years – living and loving his way through each and every one of those years right up until he said goodbye. His way. With class, dignity, style, all the while being that charismatic local shaman we came to admire and hold in esteem. Damn it! It was just not long enough!!! I want to close this out with something I go to on occasion, beautifully written by Don McLean; it captures succinctly how we all feel about this gentleman and how he impacted our lives. Your time with us, Butch, fl eeting as that page was, but as long as there is Edgeworth, Malden, your family and friends, you will not be forgotten: “The book of life is brief, and once a page is read, all but love is dead, that is my belief.” The Butch Gennetti love fest will continue in the near future. Love you, Butch. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Guilty pleasure of the week... it is pure joy to watch – from 1964 on Judy Garland’s weekly CBS Sunday night program there is a video on YouTube for the Shirley Ellis song “The Nitty Gritty.” I’ll let “The Andrew Martin Report” take it from here: “Featured front and center was a young male dancer, whose dark hair and black button eyes made him an immediate standout, aside from his impeccable Gennetti rhythm and the fact that he was tearing into it like his last meal. His name turns out to be Bobby Banas, and besides how brilliant he was in that particular performance, before and after that he’d already made featured appearances in such fi lms as West Side Story.” Legendary visual performance, one for the ages, sure to put a smile on your face. • The Bombino and Pisaturo families wish to send out a great big hug and thank you to all who showed up on Saturday, May 18, at the Annual Bombino/Pisaturo American Cancer Society Fundraiser at the Italian American Citizens’ Club. The fun started early in the day and didn’t stop until everybody was fed and every gift basket was distributed – an amazing day raising over 20 grand for the ACS! • In the time is still undefeated department...Billy Hoole has left the building but not before living a life most of us would envy. Billy loved life and knew how to maximize the joy in each day. From Malden High to Emporia State University in Kansas to the Keys and Hernando in Florida to Scuttlebutts in Salem, Mass., and all points in between; that was his playground. Billy played hard, had an infectious smile and could easily win over any crowd with his charismatic style. I got to know Billy up the old Y. He was an outstanding athlete, one of the fi nest wrestlers Malden High has ever produced and a Maldonian who stuck his nose into every sport he participated in. It was always a pleasure having Billy on my hoop team at the Y. He grew up there and knew all the dead spots on the court, knew every angle of that ancient basketball court, never, ever got winded and always knew where the best parties were after we worked out. I just loved the guy. Rest peacefully, old friend. • I loved the June 28 (Pisa Pizza CEO) Joe Crowley endorsement (in these same pages) for State Rep. Paul Donato. Fellow State Rep Steve Ultrino was also in the picture with his arm around Paul, and darn it, I wish I was in that picture with my arm around Paul, too! I wholeheartedly endorse Paul for reelection and hope my friends in Malden/ Medford feel the same way. • Raise your hand high in the air if you agree that Malden may have the worst parallel parkers in the Commonwealth. Malden Square was utterly chaotic one recent Friday around 4:30 in the afternoon as Uber drivers double parked; FedEx trucks added to the mishigas parked halfway on the sidewalk halfway on the street; DoorDash delivery dudes double parked (say that three times fast!) in the middle of the street to ensure you got your meal fresh and quick; and parallel parkers added to the confusion with the most convoluted attempts at squeezing into spaces I have ever witnessed. Suff erin’ succotash and fuhgeddaboudit! “Sherman, set the Wayback Machine to...” Presley Street’s Boy’s Life were all the rage in 1980! From the East Coast to the West Coast, these four talented Chuck Taylor wearing, rock n roll trailblazers from Malden were setting the 1980’s “punk rock” world on fire – straight outta John (Surrette’s) garage on Presley Street to stardom and back. Here was their schedule for July of 1980: 7/1 – The Rumble at the Rat 7/20 – The Underground with The Clothespins 7/15 – The Rat with the Deacons 7/22 – On the Rocks in Yarmouth, Mass. 7/23 – Cantone’s with The Loners 7/24 – Cantone’s with The Loners As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – celebrated writer/poet Frank Spignese is a really cool cat. Here he is paying homage to Butch Gennetti MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 8 ׉ 7cassandra://C0UKjG2SxGHmniBvpMCxgRjCbKcT6ALaqFzYO1tw_Tc)`̰fǎoc?+)׉E \THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 7 125-year-old volumes of the Worcester Telegram find their way home Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin gave a history of the artwork behind her. By Mary Ellen O’Meara T he Friends of the Malden Public Library presented the Friends of the Worcester Public Library an invaluable collection of 10 leather-bound volumes of the Worcester Telegram, dated from 18981900, on Monday morning. The President of the Friends of the Malden Public Library, Mary Ellen O’Meara, reached out to the Worcester Friends to offer to return the newspapers to their home. “It's not every day that a city receives volumes of newspapers from 125 years ago,” observed O’Meara. The President of the Worcester Friends, Rosemary McCarthy, came to the library personally to pick them up, and Dora St. Martin, Library Director, personally guided the Friends on a tour of the Converse Memorial Building and Art Galleries. “It was a pleasure to share our Malden treasure with our Worcester colleague,” beamed O’Meara. “Rosemary appreciated the beauty of the old Library and was amazed by the first-class art in the Galleries.” The volumes were donated many years ago and have been stored in the Friends of the MPL Shown from left to right: Malden Public Library Friends member David Ball, Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin, Malden Public Library Friends President Mary Ellen O’Meara, Worcester Public Library Friends President Rosemary McCarthy and Malden Public Library Assistant Librarian Caron Guigli. Friends members took a tour of the Malden Public Library art gallery on Monday morning. Worcester Public Library Friends President Rosemary McCarthy by a 1900 edition. She brought 10 volumes to the Worcester office on Monday. A stack of Worcester Telegram archives book room. The Friends is the volunteer, nonprofit arm of the Malden Public Library and supports Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin said art is an educational map and a reference book. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino/Courtesy photos to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette) Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. 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Join the Friends! ׉ 7cassandra://8Jr7eLMmEaR2e35anqnxrUYmA9KuIr1izy4lA4vPQqg0`̰fǎoc?+)fǎoc?+) PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://LukTidQaNZ5V8hy9FLtuBsMcMuRpLjas1mfZ3YqwZSwq`)׉ 7cassandra://apbKSCl3oUGDND7v65hE2IwxlRhCH9wFqRajyxVZS_c͕`J׉ 7cassandra://PpkM1BgcmU5e0hV3ZBIuZEXbE5Zz1vpmYFw5su1EYR8&B`̰fǎrc?+)ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://yOX6iRTPbOs59kheMsa5aRMhL95AOr047LiY_6mcZdw`)׉ 7cassandra://wPq5x_hX8uEq5wCs9M4E_LoQp7Lf4T6ryNUq3dxY17k͐`J׉ 7cassandra://8B_xYof2h_bh8ArEXTXZnaEKMbwH3REq0YAxzNsuVpo-H`̰fǎtc?+)ؑנfǎtc?+)݁FZ%9ׁHmailto:Tonys9942@aol.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 September 6, 2024. Preschool benchmarks will take place August 29-September 5. Open house is Wednesday August 28, 2024, 4:005:30. All families and students are welcome to attend to meet the teachers and related service staff . Please be on the lookout for your back-to-school packet. The packet will contain your child’s teacher, classroom number and other important information regarding school. You will receive an email from Principal Lawrence in the next week. If you have any questions prior to the start of the school year, please call 781-397-7025. We are all excited to welcome your child(ren) to school. ing from the inside entrance on Concannon Court. The day begins at 8:15, and dismissal is at 2:15. *Grades 5 and 6 students will be entering and exiting the building from the entrance on Sylvan Street. The day begins at 8:15, and dismissal is at 2:15. *Grades 7 and 8 students will be entering and exiting the building from the entrance on Sylvan Street. The day begins at 8:00 (students may go up to homeroom as early as 7:45), and dismissal is at 2:20. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 LINDEN STEAM ACADEMY K-8 29 Wescott St., Malden Welcome back, Tigers! On our opening day, Grades 1-4 will have signs on the Plaza of BEEBE K-8 SCHOOL 401 Pleasant St., Malden WELCOME BACK! I hope you had a great summer and are excited for the upcoming school year. We want to extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning families. It is with great enthusiasm that we look forward to the start of the 2024-2025 school year here at Beebe. First day of school for grades 1 through 8 is on August 28. We will start promptly, so please ensure your child arrives on time. Grades 1-6 begin at 8:15 and grades 7 & 8 start at 7:45. For the fi rst two weeks of school, students will line up at 8:10 (grades K-6) and 7:45 (grades 7 & 8) on the plaza & Elm Street as we have in years past. Homeroom teachers will come outside to meet their students and walk them into school. During these two weeks, Grades K-2 will be served breakfast in the classroom. Grades 3-8 will be off ered grab-and-go breakfast. They will take their selection to their homeroom to eat during morning routines. Teacher / Classroom numbers for morning line up. These locations will be the same for dismissal. Students in Grades 5-8 will enter the building from the Wescott Street Entrance and report directly to their homerooms. For the safety of all of our Tigers – we are asking families to use the Wescott Street Entrance during school hours. Please use this entrance when entering the building for late arrivals, dismissals and meetings, as the school uses the plaza, fi eld and playground areas for recess and class-related activities. Be sure to arrive to school on time. Breakfast for students is served as they walk into school or in their classrooms. Kindergarten-Grade 6 start time: 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Grade 7 & Grade 8 start time: 7:45 a.m.-2:20 p.m. in that inimitable Frankie Spignese style: “Rest in Peace, Butch Gennetti! Butch Gennetti was a police offi cer in my neighborhood when I was growing up. I’m unsure of his exact status, or the term that should be used to refer to him, but he was high ranking, a captain or such. He was a good person and (in my mind) a local celebrity. In my mid-teens I got busted for doing something teenagers should not be doing and was thrown in the back of a patrol car. Taken into custody but not offi cially arrested if my law terminology serves me right. The cops drove me down to the precinct and put me in a windowless SALEMWOOD K-8 SCHOOL 529 Salem St., Malden Hello, Salemwood Families! We are so excited to welcome back FERRYWAY K-8 SCHOOL 150 Cross St., Malden Welcome back, students in grades 1-8! We’re excited to see you on August 28 for a new school year fi lled with learning and fun. Our youngest learners in kindergarten, we can’t wait to welcome you on September 6! Be sure to arrive to school on time. Breakfast for students is served as they walk into school or in their classrooms. Kindergarten-Grade 6 start time: 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Grade 7 & Grade 8 start time: 7:45 a.m.-2:20 p.m. our returning students and their families as well as extending a warm welcome to our new students and families! We hope you had a relaxing and fun summer! We are looking forward to a wonderful and enriching 2024-2025 school year! First day of school for Grade 1 through Grade 8 is Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and Kindergarten’s fi rst day is Friday, September 6, 2024. School hours for Kindergarten-Grade 6 are 8:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Grade 7 & Grade 8 school hours are 7:45 a.m.-2:20 p.m. Each grade level has their designated area for drop off and pick up. Staff will be outside to help students fi nd their teachers on the opening days: Kindergarten: two homerooms at classroom doorway on K-4 plaza and three homerooms on Salem Street 5-8 plaza; Grade 1: K-4 main offi ce plaza; Grade 2: double blue doors near K-4 Cafe; Grade 3 & Grade 4: tot lot/playground; Grade 5 & 6: Salem Street 5-8 plaza; Grade 7 & Grade 8: 5-8 cafe. Breakfast and lunch are free to all students. FORESTDALE K-8 SCHOOL 74 Sylvan St., Malden Greetings, Forestdale families! Summertime is fl ying by, and we are getting closer to August 28! We are getting excited to welcome you all back to school, and we can’t wait to have another year fi lled with Forestdale PRIDE and joy! We’re excited to see our grade 1-8 students on August 28 for a new school year fi lled with learning and fun. Our youngest learners in kindergarten, we can’t wait to welcome you on September 6! Be sure to arrive to school on time! The building will open for all students to come in and get breakfast and gear up for the day in the cafeteria at 7:45 a.m. (Students in grades 7 and 8 can grab breakfast to take up to homeroom with them.) Kindergarten-Grade 6 start time: 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Grade 7 & Grade 8 start time: 7:45 a.m.-2:20 p.m. *Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will be entering and exiting the building from the door at the rear of the school, next to the playground. The day begins at 8:15, and dismissal is 2:15. *Grades 2, 3 and 4 students will be entering and exiting the buildroom alone and left me without ‘proper bathroom facilities.’ After a spell, Butch came in and basically said: ‘Frankie, get your act together. If your parents knew what you were up to they would be heartbroken. Be a good boy.’ He did me a solid. He gave me a pass. I wouldn’t have been sent to Attica, but I would’ve been in the doghouse with my parents and had to sleep in a dumpster behind Kappy’s for a week or two. Good man that Butch Gennetti. Throughout my high school years, he would come and lecture me and my classmates about how and why we should not do drugs. I never followed his advice but I’m grateful for his thoughtfulness and sincerity. He was a solid dude. He made my life better in a way that he will never know. Thank you kindly, sir. Rest in Peace.” —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. MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) 77 Salem St., Malden We hope that all have enjoyed their summer. As we head into August we continue to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. I am excited to welcome our current students back to school and eager to meet the incoming students from the class of 2028. All students return to school on Wednesday, August 28. All Grade 9 students will meet on the sidewalk outside the Jenkins Auditorium (the “Big Steps”) for a 7:45 entrance to the building. Grades 10, 11 and 12 should enter the building through our traditional entrances. 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They also provided information on the soft skills needed when working with folks with physical, cognitive and/or social/emotional disabilities to provide an inclusive hiking environment. “Greenwood Park is a favorite adaptive hiking location in the Middlesex Fells for our team. With its mix of easy to moderate trails, off street parking and large fi eld for equipment demonstrations, we can provide equitable access to a fantastic trail network. We look forward to creating more programs for Malden residents of all ability levels to foster more appreciation for the green spaces in and around the city,” said Turpin. Adding to the experience for hikers and volunteers, Friends of the Fells guide Jeff Adams provided a fl ora and fauna tour along the trails. 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In July 1630, the colonists began to settle in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, trying to keep closely to their neighbors or friends. The immigrants belonged to different social groups. The colonial leaders were well-educated clergymen, lawyers, successful merchants and gentry. Lady Arbella Fiennes, daughter of an earl of Lincoln, represented the nobility; Sir Richard Saltonstall was considered the titled gentry; Isaac Johnson, husband of Lady Arbella, and John Winthrop were esquires. A few others belonged to the “gentleman” class. So, about “twenty-five of the two hundred and forty-seven possible heads of families were of a social rank above that of yeomen or husbandmen.” (Charles E. Banks, The Winthrop Fleet of 1630, 1930) The majority of immigrants represented the working class of England (seasonal laborers, artisans, traders and farmers). According to the passenger lists and early colonial records, among them were “...armorer, baker, blacksmith, butcher, carpenter, cordwainer, merchant, five of each; clothier, chandler, cooper, military officer, physician, tailor, three each; fisherman, herdsman, mason, two of each; tanner and weaver, one of each.” (Thomas Prince, A Chronological History of New England, 1826) The Winthrop Fleet brought to New England “passengers of all occupations skill’d in all Kinds of Faculties needful for Planting a new colony.” (Banks, The Winthrop Fleet of 1630, 1930). There were also some mercenaries, or soldiers of fortune. The Massachusetts Bay Company sent at the beginning the necessary supplies to the colony for the construction works: “...over ten thousand bricks, stowed in the ballast with five chauldrons of sea coals for the use of the blacksmiths. At the same time came iron and steel, nails, red lead, salt, and sailcloth. Even fourteen hundred weight of plaster.” (George F. Dow, Everyday Life in Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1675) The colonial rulers formulated the construction regulations, which were mandatory for those who planned to build a house. As a famous colonial politician and the future governor, Thomas Dudley (1576– 1653), wrote to the Countess of Lincoln in March 1631, “We have ordered that no man shall build his chimney with wood nor cover his house with thatch, which was readily assented unto, for that divers houses have been burned since our arrival (the fire always beginning in the wooden chimneys) and some English wigwams which have taken fire in the roofs with thatch or boughs.” (Alexander Young, Chronicles of the First Planters of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, from 1623-1636, 1846) Dudley created a very vivid picture in his letter: “Thatch as a roof covering was in common use in the early days... Rye straw also was much used. The roofs of these thatched houses were not boarded as the thatch was fastened to slats...The earliest frame houses were covered with weather-boarding and this before long was covered with clapboards. The walls inside were sheathed up with boards moulded at the edges in an ornamental manner and the intervening space was filled with clay and chopped straw, and later with imperfect bricks. This was done for warmth and was known as ‘nogging,’ following the English practice. When roofs were not thatched, they were covered with shingles split from the log by means of a ‘frow’ and afterwards handshaved. The window openings were small and were closed by hinged casements...” made from wood or iron. (Young, Chronicles of the First Planters of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1672), known as a “father of Woburn,” in his “Wonder-Working Providence of Sions Savior in New England” (1654), described how the colonists tried to adapt to the new reality: Governor John Winthrop 1846) The glass, which wealthy immigrants brought with them, was “usually diamond-shaped, set in lead ‘cames’... but... in the poorer cottages and wigwams, oiled paper was in common use.” (Dow, Every Day Life, 1675) The servants mostly lived in wigwams and huts. Despite all the efforts, the construction was slow, and in June, there was only one house in the town – the Great House. During the first three months, it served as the home to Governor John Winthrop after his arrival in June 1630. Later, due to the lack of drinking water supplies, infectious diseases spread among the colonists. So, many of them, including Governor Winthrop, decided to move to Shawmut Peninsula and founded a new town that Isaac Johnson, the wealthiest colonist, who came with Winthrop aboard Arbella shortly before his death, named Boston after his native town in England. A few immigrants left invaluable narratives telling about life in the newborn colony, and, due to their efforts, we can vividly imagine the harsh realities of that epoch. Thus, Roger Clap (1609–1690), who immigrated to New England in 1629/1630, mentioned in his memoirs (1630) that he “found some Wigwams and one House ...they lived many of them in tents and Wigwams...” Some colonists created the “English wigwams” that had brick or stone fireplaces, rushes or straw for the floor cover and real wood doors. Capt. Edward Johnson (1598– “They kept off the short showers from their lodgings, but the long rains penetrated through to their disturbance in the night season, yet in those poor wigwams they sang Psalms, praise and pray their God till they can provide them homes which ordinarily was not wont to be with many till the earth by the Lord’s blessing brought forth bread to feed them, their wives and little ones.” Johnson added that the colonists, who could not build a wood house or wigwam, “after they have thus found out a place of aboad, they burrow themselves in the Earth for their first shelter under some Hillwainscot it overhead for a ceiling, raise a roof of spars clear up and cover the spars with the bark or green sods, so that they can live dry and warm in these houses with their entire families for two, three or four years, it being understood that partitions are run through those cellars which are adapted to the size of the family. The wealthy and principal men of New England, in the beginning of the colonies, commenced their first dwelling houses in this fashion.” (Dow, Every Day Life) The lucky owners of good houses could more successfully withstand the challenges of the cold season. Besides the shelter problems, there were also health and food issues. Governor John Winthrop wrote in his Journal “History of New England” (1630–1649) (ed. by James K. Hosmer, 1908) that “the poorer sort of people (who lay long in tents) were much afflicted with scurvy and many died, especially at Boston and Charlestown.” Clap remembered that “it was Thomas Dudley side, casting the Earth aloft up on Timber: they make a smoky fire against the Earth at the highest side, and thus these poor servants of Christ provide shelter for themselves, their Wives and little ones.” According to the Secretary of the Province of New Netherlands, “Those in ... New England who have no means to build farmhouses at first, according to their wishes, dig a square pit in the ground, cellar fashion, 6 or 7 feet deep, as long and as broad as they think proper, case the earth inside with wood all-round the wall, and line the wood with bark of trees or something else to prevent the caving in of the earth, floor this cellar with plank and not accounted a strange thing in those days to drink water and to eat samp or hominy without butter or milk. Indeed, it would have been a strange thing to see a piece of roast beef, mutton, or veal; though it was not long before there was roast goat. After the first winter, we were very healthy, though some of us had no great store of corn. The Indians did sometimes bring corn and truck with us for clothing and knives; and once I had a peck of corn, or thereabouts, for a little puppy-dog.” During the winter, due to the diseases and limited amount of food, eighty colonists died, and the survivors were weak and sick. To be continued... (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian, a member of Malden Historical Commission and author of historical books “From Maldon to Malden,” “Time of Converse” and “Fellsmere Park – Emerald of Malden.”) Thatch-roofed, one-room cottages Interior of the English wigwam English wigwams ׉ 7cassandra://0ILmjUVczmeBiyq9KmsESuRu-5IvxUVv3SeblfHk5eg&`̰fǎoc?+)׉EaTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 11 Malden Public Schools welcomes 33 new educators to the ranks Mayor Christenson, Superintendent Sippel and administrators greet new teachers at orientation By Steve Freker A s he delivered his personal greetings in front of the Jenkins Auditorium stage on Wednesday to Malden’s newest public schools educators, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson had a unique perspective. “This is where I literally got my career start many years ago, as President of my Malden High School senior class,” Mayor Christenson – who also serves as chairperson of the Malden School Committee – told the newly hired school staff. He is a 1986 MHS alumnus. “We want to thank you for committing to the mission of the Malden Public Schools and coming here to take a key role in the education of our community’s students.” Some 33 new educators who will be joining the ranks of the more than 700 staff members districtwide for the 2024-2025 academic year were welcomed to the Malden Public Schools on Wednesday. A full day of orientation was held at Malden High School, featuring a full day of activities, including a welcome breakfast and greetings from Mayor Gary Christenson, Superintendent Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., Assistant Superintendent Pamela Macdonald, Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness and Athletics Charlie Conefrey, Director of Guidance Erin Craven and others and an informal luncheon. Also on hand Wednesday to welcome the new hires was Malden School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora. Also welcoming the newly hired educators were Malden Education Association (MEA) president Deb Gesualdo and her team. The MEA hosted a gift table with assorted free school supplies and themed mementos at the entrance to the event in the morning as well. “We welcome you to the Malden community and thank you for bringing your passion and STARTED RIGHT HERE: Malden Mayor Gary Christenson points to where he started his career journey “right here at Malden High School,” where the future four-term (and counting) Mayor was elected and served as Class President of the MHS Class of 1986. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS: Malden Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. spoke to the new educators on Wednesday. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) MAYOR’s BIO: The background of Malden Mayor and School Committee Chairperson Gary Christenson was on display. commitment to the Malden Public Schools,” first-year Malden Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. told the new educators. “We look forward to working closely with you and supporting you as we all work together to make this a fantastic school year.” Superintendent Sippel noted he was “in your shoes as a newly hired teacher” over 30 years previously, in California. “We intend on providing you with all the support you deserve to ensure your career in the Malden Public Schools gets off to a great start this school year,” the Superintendent added. MEA President Gesualdo and members of her team encouraged the new educators to consider joining the teachers union, noting that beyond the base WELCOME BREAKFAST: A sumptuous welcome breakfast was provided for the new educators by the Malden Public Schools. services of collective bargaining, the Malden union also strives to work on behalf of the city’s staff and students to ensure social justice and housing justice. “We believe we are the only [teachers] union in the state which includes housing justice in its contract for staff and students,” Gesualdo said, noting that the larger affiliation of the MEA, the Mass. Teachers Union, is the largest bargaining unit in the state with 117,000 members. The National Education Association (NEA), with three-million-plus members, is one of the largest in the United States. Assistant Superintendent for NEW EDUCATORS: Some 33 new educators are joining the ranks for the Malden Public Schools district this school year. Student Services Pamela Macdonald explained to the new MEA TEAM: From left: Vice President Jess Gold Boots, President Deb Gesualdo and other members of the Malden Education Association (MEA) teachers union officers team were on hand Wednesday to greet the newly hired Malden Public Schools teachers. educators that the Malden Public Schools is the #1 most diverse district in Massachusetts. During a brief presentation, she displayed charts showing the more than 90 countries of origin from which students and their families originate as well as another listing the more that 70 languages – when considering different dialects – that are spoken by Malden students and their families, many of whom are also fluent in English. Director of Athletics Conefrey, who is in his fourth year as a member of the central administrative team that specifically mentors new educators on a year-wide basis, gave a terrific presentation about the Malden community from a historical perspective. He noted heralded alumni from Malden Public Schools like NFL Super Bowl winner Breno Giacomini, “Spirit in the Sky” singer Norman Greenbaum and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kevin Cullen, among others. Other well-known success stories who are Malden natives who were mentioned are U.S. Senator Ed Markey – whom MEA President Gesualdo noted was once a Malden Public Schools substitute teacher – and boxing champ “Dangerous” Dana Rosenblatt from the early 2000s. The new educators are part of an overall Malden Public Schools staff of over 700 employees, working in seven schools, who will welcome over 6,500 students back to school next week on Wednesday, August 28. OVER 60 LANGUAGES SPOKEN: A chart displays the more than 60 languages spoken by Malden Public Schools students and their families. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) CHARLIE CONEFREY: Has been on the committee welcoming new educators for several years and on Wednesday delivered a presentation from a historical perspective. ׉ 7cassandra://4nehPNYrmcm37l2knU1I28QaZSaUXs12KJb4Fmr2xKg,`̰fǎoc?+)fǎoc?+) PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://VRvk_7zD7zLIAsu_wmxdL8FPrmxMEoUX3buDvTZnU_4`)׉ 7cassandra://xbA4WU1yykSPKcl-9zxfJMuKozB-IXirxnwBMbeMa9M͜`J׉ 7cassandra://-omgFjbk-XbsMdBp2GwODG3_QEyxd4l_zrHsOhNQXxo-`̰fǎtc?+)ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://P5WcN_jqzoilLttqvc605cgwMR3eqz7RWcTMBe48T2A'q`)׉ 7cassandra://hcm6NoqN0hb0qZMgNAzhRTYaqVmvS0dAzFYRAWOI-Qc͖`J׉ 7cassandra://bRGpASq39mbNIPuUTcIpf9oTQy7EKIlvZGxV1SjHTkI*`̰fǎuc?+)נfǎuc?+) #̓9ׁHhttp://www.polymnia.org/ׁ ׁ Јנfǎuc?+) v̋9ׁHhttp://www.polymnia.orgׁ ׁ Јנfǎuc?+)X#̠9ׁHhttp://maldenchamber.orgׁ ׁ Јנfǎuc?+)X979ׁHhttp://den.orgׁ ׁ Јנfǎuc?+)ρ̋9ׁHhttp://www.ciׁ ׁ Јנfǎuc?+)Xg9ׁH mailto:swinslow@cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E'Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Great start for Malden High School Fall Sports preseason Numbers are booming for many Golden Tornado teams; nearly 100 players fi ll up fi eld at Boys Soccer tryouts By Steve Freker M alden High longtime Boys Soccer coach Jeremiah Smith has traditionally had a solid turnout in the fall when the preseason rolls around. Even Coach Smith was surprised when he turned the key and opened tryouts this week and saw the fi eld fi lled with nearly 100 soccer hopefuls waiting for instructions. “We have 92 kids signed up to try out – and that’s not counting any kids who want to come and try out after school opens next week,” Coach Smith, who is also a longtime English teacher at MHS added. “There is never an issue with the number of players – every coach appreciates a big turnout.” Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness and Athletics Charlie Conefrey confi rms that the boom in numbers is not just limited to Boys Soccer, but is a defi nite trend in the Fall Sports teams overall. “Coach [Witche] Exilhomme has his biggest turnout in years in Football, there is another big turnout for our Girls Volleyball team and it’s the same in most of our other Fall Sports,” said Conefrey, who is in his 10th year at the helm. “Our Golf Team has almost 30 trying out, Girls Soccer is up and our Cross-Country teams are solid as well. It’s a great start to our preseason.” Conefrey said even more student-athletes will be joining the ranks after school opens officially next week on August 28. “Usually a lot of ninth-graders join the teams after school start and there is still plenty of time to join our teams, especially those freshmen looking to try out or Golden Tornado Logo join the programs.” Conefrey said anyone seeking information on the process can email the Athletic Offi ce to administrative assistant Jeanne Marquardo at www.jmarquardo@maldenps.org or call 781397-6007. At Macdonald Stadium, fourth-year Head Coach Witche Exilhomme welcomed nearly 60 football hopefuls to preseason practice sessions this week, the most he’s ever had and the most in years for Malden High football. “We are very happy about the turnout, we were hoping for some bigger numbers this season,” said coach Exilhomme, a former star three-sport athlete at Malden High who was a defensive standout at American International College (AIC) and at the pro level in Arena Football. “We have some good senior leaders and we are looking forward to what this season will bring.” Malden High football will be hosting a pair of scrimmage sessions, including a tri-scrimmage tomorrow, Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Macdonald Stadium in Malden with Winthrop and Beverly coming to town, and then again on Friday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. at home at Macdonald Stadium versus Malden hosts inaugural Bob Rotondi Goodwill Baseball Series The Malden Babe Ruth Baseball League (BRL) this past week held the inaugural Bob Rotondi Goodwill Baseball Series, competing against Revere Babe Ruth, at Rotondi Field in Malden. Mayor Gary Christenson (center) was on hand for the event; Field Director Deano Summers (left) organized the event to honor the late Bob Rotondi, who passed away earlier this year at 85. Bob coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball in Malden for over 70 years. Malden won the game the Mayor attended, 9-7, after dropping the fi rst game. Deano Summers said he intends to make this a bigger, annual event with more teams, beginning in Summer 2025. (Courtesy Photo) BOYS SOCCER: Renato Serrao, Sebastian Zaleto and Henry De Oliveira during preseason tryouts. S enior captain and quarterback Aidan Brett surveys the scene during preseason practice for Malden High Football. (Advocate Photo) Malden High football Head Coach Witche Exilhomme, quarterback Aidan Brett and freshman running back Jayden McGuffi e (Advocate Photo) Catholic Conference power Boston College High School. The football season opener is set for Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. versus Lynn Tech at home. Malden Boys Soccer is also scrimmaging tomorrow, Saturday, August 24 at 8:00 a.m. right down the bike path at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School on Eastern Avenue (beside the fi eldhouse), then again on Friday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. on GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Malden Girls Volleyball preseason workouts in the Finn Gym. the road at Saugus at Anna Parker Field. The Malden season opener is Monday, September 9 on the road versus Lynn English at Manning Field, Lynn. Malden Girls Volleyball will be hosting a 10-team Jamboree today (Friday, August 23) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Malden High’s Finn Gym. The season and Greater Boston League opener is Wednesday, September 4 at Everett High at 5:15 p.m. Malden Girls Soccer is playing in a doubleheader scrimmage this weekend on Sunday, August 25 at Medford High fi elds behind the school in a jamboree against Winthrop at 1:00 p.m. and Arlington Catholic at 2:00 p.m. Then on Friday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m. versus Rockport at home at Pine Banks. The season opener is Thursday, September 5 at home versus Lynn English at Pine Banks at 4:15 p.m. ׉ 7cassandra://-omgFjbk-XbsMdBp2GwODG3_QEyxd4l_zrHsOhNQXxo-`̰fǎoc?+)׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 13 Speeding And Safety Concerns in Maplewood Highlands Key Topics for Upcoming Ward 6 Community Meeting W ard 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a Ward 6 Community meeting focused on residential street safety on Wednesday September 4th from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Moose Lodge on Elwell Street near Broadway. The Community Meeting will start with a discussion of techniques to reduce speeding and address safety concerns raised by residents of Elwell Street, Beachview and Olive Avenue. City Traffic Planner Jack Witthaus has been invited to lead the discussion. The residential street safety discussion will then go over residential streets where residents have raised specific concerns including Columbia at Garden, Webster, Shute, Noble, Home and Mingo Streets. An overview of the speed and safety assessments of all residential streets in Ward 6 will also be presented. For further information please contact Councillor Winslow at swinslow@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-6893. Members sought for Malden Cultural Council M ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill several vacancies on the Malden Cultural Council. The Malden Cultural Council works to encourage and promote the artistic development of the arts in Malden through state grant program funding. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Mass Cultural Council allocates funds to Malden each year in support of the fine arts, performing art programs, exhibits, festivals and like programs throughout the community. The main responsibility of the Malden Cultural Council is to review local grant applications and award funding to select proposals, as funding permits. The majority of meetings are held during grant season (September through December) either on Saturdays or weeknights at a time mutually agreeable to all members. There might be additional meetings during the year on a weeknight – scheduled as necessary. Appointees serve a three-year term. The City of Malden is driven by the value of excellence and believes that everyone deserves the best service and access to resources, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. The City of Malden embraces diverse perspectives and welcomes candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make the City of Malden’s vision a reality. To apply to the Malden Cultural Council, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application at www.cityofmalden. org/BCApplication. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org for questions. Malden Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Comedy Night Laugh for a Cause! T he Malden Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of Comedy Night. On Thursday, September 19, at Mixx360 (665 Broadway in Malden), three well known comics – Paul Gilligan, Kenny “The Viper” Rogerson and Malden’s own and show emcee Dave Russo – will entertain the crowd. Tickets are $40 each and include a buffet dinner. Tables of 10 are available for $300. It will be a fantastic night out and the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and have some laughs with friends. Open to the public. Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. This event is possible through the generous sponsorship of RiverWorks Credit Union, Mixx360 Nightlife, Minuteman Press, Old Town Trolley Tours, Cantella & Co., Inc., Cataldo Ambulance, East Cambridge Savings Bank and Rockland Trust Bank. Tickets are available at www. maldenchamber.org. Limited tickets will be sold at the door. D GOOD DOG APPRECIATION DAY! Malden Police Department hosts free ice cream for ‘Good Dogs’ August 29 Has your pup been a “Good Boy” or “Good Girl”? Well, the Malden Police Department and its Animal Control Officer, Kevin Alkins, invites all Malden and area residents to Good Dog Appreciation Day on Friday, August 29. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., all “Good Dogs” can receive a free ice cream treat from the ice cream truck alongside Fellsmere Pond, off the Fellsway. Come join in the fun! For more information contact Malden Animal Control/Kevin Alkins at 781-3977171. (Courtesy/Malden Police Department/Animal Control Unit) Come Sing With Polymnia Choral Society and learn more about its 2024-2025 season! o you enjoy singing and meeting fun people? Polymnia Choral Society is looking for singers of all skill levels. For over 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances that include pieces from a wide variety of musical styles including classical, pop, musical theater, and more. Come join a community of over 60 members who love to sing and have fun! We welcome participants from all over Massachusetts. Currently, we have members from Melrose, Malden, Wakefield, Stoneham, and Saugus. Our concert season runs from September until June each year. Polymnia meets every Tuesday, starting on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (355 Franklin St, Melrose, MA 02176) from 7p.m.-9 p.m. Just come into any rehearsal and introduce yourself to our music librarian, Pam, our President Steve, or our Vice-President, David. For its 2024-2025 season, Polymnia will be performing a fun and family-oriented holiday concert on December 7, 2024 and a classical-themed concert on March 8th, 2025 featuring music from Joseph Haydn's Nelson Mass and Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg. Further, on June 7th, 2025, Polymnia will have a Pops concert called Earth Wind and Choir that celebrates the music of Earth Wind and Fire along with a sing-a-long. Polymnia will also hold its annual fundraising Cabaret concert on April 27, 2025 where Polymnia members will sing solos from musical theater, pop songs and more. For more information about Polymnia, our upcoming season and how to join the chorale, visit www.polymnia.org or call Steve Francis, President of Polymnia’s Board of Directors at 617-633-5006. Mark your calendars! Polymnia will be performing its annual holiday concert on December 7th, 2024! To purchase tickets for this concert: Visit https://polymnia. org/about-our-upcoming-season/; Miter Biter (479 Main Street, Melrose 02176); or call 617-633-5006. 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This event was just the beginning of a larger effort to connect more people to the power of nature in our collective backyard.” The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) provided two park rangers and trail staff to check the route before the hike, to clear any potential downed trees or obstacles along the trail to ensure the group could complete the hike safely. While this event was the finale of the Malden Disability Commission’s Disability Pride celebrations, this cohort of outdoor access organizations are working on a larger outdoor education series to make the Middlesex Fells more accessible for Maldonians. “Malden’s Disability Commission was happy to join the diligent work of Darren Josey and his extended team,” said Malden Disability Commission Chair Marilyn Rezendes Andrews. “The Disability Commission raised the Disability Awareness flag on July 15 outside City Hall with Commissioner Kate Higgins and shared the significance of each of the Disability Pride flag colors.” “The Great Malden Outdoors campaign was created to make the outdoors more accessible to all. Trail access is already difficult for first timers and even COUNTDOWN | FROM PAGE 1 GRANTOR-TYPE TRUSTS AS OWNERS OF SUB S CORPORATION STOCK A s part of the estate planning process, it is a good idea to consider transferring common stock in a Subchapter S Corporationto a wholly-owned grantor-type trust in order to avoid probate in the event of the stockholder’s death as well as for estate tax planning. Many businesses have adopted S Corporation status for tax purposes. With an S Corporation, the income or loss is passed through to the individual stockholder via a Schedule K-1 form in order for the income or loss to be reported on the stockholder’s Form 1040. Assuming the stockholder has enough stockholder basis in the corporation, any loss incurred by the corporation can be passed through to the stockholder to offsetincome such as wages, interest, dividends, net rental income, etc. IRC Section 1361(c)(2) allows for a grantor-type Trust to be an eligible shareholder of an S Corporation. All revocable trusts are grantor-type Trusts. If structured properly, even an irrevocable Trust can be deemed a grantor-type Trust for tax purposes. If a stockholder wishes to transfer his or her common stock certificate to a revocable or irrevocable Trust, he or she would be the Settlor (the Grantor) of such a Trust, the Trustee of such a Trust and the income beneficiary of the Trust. If an irrevocable Trust is the preferred option due to asset protection reasons such as nursing home costs, some people will look to name a child the Trustee. If the Trust is drafted properly and there are not any circumstances where a principal distribution can be made to the Settlor, then the common stock in the irrevocable Trust should not be a countable asset for purposes of MassHealth eligibility, even if the Settlor also serves as Trustee. The Settlor (Grantor) of the grantor-type Trust must be deemed the owner of the entire Trust and must be a United States citizen or resident. If the Grantor dies, the grantor-type Trust would still be a permissible stockholder for two years following the Grantor’s death. In the event of the Grantor’s death, for S Corporation income tax purposes, the Trust would be considered a non-grantor administrative Trust under Internal Revenue Code Section 1361(c)(2)(A)(ii). No election is necessary to be filed with the IRS in order for a grantor-type Trust to be an eligible shareholder of an S Corporation. A Grantor-Type Trust tax return could be filed in order to report the Schedule K-1 income or loss generated by the S Corporation. A Grantor letter would then be delivered to the Grantor of the Trust so that the Grantor could report the net income or net loss figure on his or herfederal and Massachusetts individual income taxreturn. 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. Pre-K to Grade 12. “There has been a lot of enthusiasm evident this summer, shown by our administration in our back-to-school planning and that has been great to see,” Superintendent Sippel said Wednesday, shortly after greeting 33 newly hired educators at an event held at Malden High School. “We are planning to carry it into the start of our school year.” Sippel, who began his tenure as the head of the Malden Public Schools July 1, has “hit the ground running” since Day One, he said, with his first steps centered around “getting to know as much about the Malden community, as quickly as possible.” The new superintendent told The Advocate he has “been impressed with the welcoming atmosphere” he has experienced in Malden so far. Superintendent Sippel said he has attended a harder when most trails aren’t ADA accessible and off-road assist equipment is so expensive. With partners like Waypoint Adventure, Friends of the Fells and the DCR – it IS possible to get everyone outside,” said Darren Josey (DJ), creator of The Great Malden Outdoors and event volunteer. To learn more about future events for The Great Malden Outdoors, sign up at: www. TheGreatMaldenOutdoors.com. For more information about potential sponsorship opportunities or media inquiries, please slew of Malden celebrations and events this summer, including Malden National Night Out at Macdonald Stadium earlier this month and the iconic St. Rocco’s Feast in the city’s Edgeworth neighborhood just a week ago. The former Worcester Public Schools administrator – who also spent two decades-plus in California Public Schools – said he has already greeted or met hundreds of Malden residents, including students, families and other community members, in the nearly two months he has been on the job. “It has been a pleasure to interact with so many people from Malden and I intend on getting to know many more,” he said. Superintendent Sippel recently released a formal Entry Plan that details just that: meeting with many groups and individuals in and around the city to get an inside look on what stakeholders would like to see from their public school system. contact Darren Josey at DJ@ FirstSeedSown.com. For more information about other partners: Waypoint Adventure: https:// ma.waypointadventure.org/ Friends of Fells: https://www. friendsofthefells.org/ DCR Universal Access Program: https://www.mass.gov/ orgs/universal-access-program Malden Disabilities Commission: https://www.cityofmalden. org/450/Disability-Commission First Seed Sown: https://www. firstseedsown.com/municipalities On August 28, though, the day-to-day operation for the #1 most diverse school district in Massachusetts begins. The Superintendent said that the district website – located at www.maldenps.org – is up to date and contains all of the first day of school information and school opening and closing hours for all of the seven schools: Early Learning Center, Beebe K-8 School, Ferryway K-8 School, Forestdale K-8 School, Linden K-8 School, Salemwood K-8 School and Malden High School. “I’m ready to go, our staff is ready to go,” Superintendent Sippel said. “We are looking forward to working together and making this a successful, productive school year for our students and their families.” Information on specific back to school hours and other details for each of the schools in the district is available at www. maldenpublicschools.org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-009 by Sheperd Doeleman and Elissa Weitzman seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Violation of Front yard and Rear yard setbacks as per Plans Res-062872-2023 at the property known as and numbered 46 Sprague St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #074-261-113 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden, MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair August 23, 30, 2024 ׉ 7cassandra://ZzBTvAbIE-2waxlnTCUaN-Q1heeoJzfns1vHF496pzs&`̰fǎoc?+)׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 15 OBITUARY Anthony "Tony" Cammarata Of Highham, formerly of Malden and Everett. Passed away at the age of 96. Tony grew up in Everett, the second of 3 children. It was there that he met his wife, Gloria. He and Gloria raised their 5 children in Malden where Tony was a barber for 70 years. He was a beloved Malden resident “Tony the Barber” as he was readily known. For the last 5 years, he and Gloria were residents of Linden Ponds in Hingham. It was there on August 15, that Tony passed away peacefully at age 96 surrounded by his family. It is a true testament to how much you are PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Hybrid Public Hearing, and 2023 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 15-Day Public Comment Period The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) has completed a draft of the Program Year 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and is making it available for public review and comment for 15 days – September 9, 2024 through September 23, 2024. The CAPER describes how the City’s Community Development Block Grant and the North Suburban Consortium’s HOME grant funds were expended from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to carry out housing, homeless and community development objectives, strategies, and activities outlined in the City’s 2023 Annual Action Plan. All written comments received will be included in the final CAPER sent to HUD along with the City’s responses. Copies of the draft report are available at: https://www.cityofmalden.org/873/HUD-Reports-and-Notices. Printed copies are also available for public review by appointment from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the OSPCD Office at 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA. If you wish to pick-up a hard copy of the draft CAPER, please email Alex Pratt, Deputy Director, Housing and Community Development, at: apratt@cityofmalden.org to make an appointment. Written comments may be submitted to Alex Pratt, Deputy Director, Housing and Community Development, by email to: apratt@cityofmalden.org or in writing to OSPCD, Malden City Hall, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148. Please include “CAPER” in the subject line. For consideration, comments must be received no later than September 23, 2024. A hybrid public hearing will be held on September 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Residents requiring accommodations, translation, or interpretation services should contact Alex Pratt, at 781-324-5720 x5728 or apratt@cityofmalden.org. This public hearing is being conducted in a hybrid manner. Members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting can do so using the link below to join the meeting: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qS1I-_KyTyOa7tINHRc1SQ. Malden City Hall, conference room 105 on the first floor will be available to members of the public who wish to attend the meeting in person. loved by others, when the staff are in tears when you pass. Tony is predeceased by his wife Gloria of 69 years in 2022. He is also predeceased by his sister Anna and brother Michael. He is survived by his 5 children; Michael, Dean, Paul and his wife Naomi, Maryann Tkaczuk and her husband Richard, OBITUARY| SEE PAGE 16 avy eniior avvy S iorn oro a y avvyavy iori by Jim Miller Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery? Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so. Almost 67 Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging process. Eventually, everyone (usually in their 60s) will develop cataracts, a condition that causes cloudy or blurry vision. The only way to correct this is through cataract surgery. Fortunately, Medicare does cover medically necessary cataract surgery, which includes removing the cataract and implanting a standard intraocular lens (IOL). This is a small, lightweight, clear disk that replaces the focusing power of the eye’s natural crystalline lens to restore clear vision. This procedure is performed using traditional surgical techniques or lasers. This coverage can be a substantial savings, since cataract surgery often costs about $1,800 to $2,800 per eye. Cataract surgery is usually an outpatient procedure, covered under Medicare Part B. Once you pay the annual Part B deductible, which is $240 in 2024, you’re responsible for the Part B coinsurance. That means you’ll pay 20 percent of the cost for covered services yourself. If you have a Medicare supplemental policy, also known as Medigap, you’ll have full or partial coverage for the 20 percent Part B coinsurance. If you happen to be enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan, rather than original Medicare, you’ll also have coverage for cataract surgery. However, you may have to pay diff erent deductibles or copayments and need to use an in-network provider. You’ll need to call your plan to fi nd out its coverage details before you schedule surgery. What’s Not Covered Be aware that Medicare only covers cataract surgery with stan- LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-010 by Henry Bladimir Pinto seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended - Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Lot Area, Frontage, Side Yard Setback and Parking, as per Plans Res-061717-2023 at the property known as and numbered 87 Upham St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #098 425 505 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden, MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair August 23, 30, 2024 dard (monofocal) intraocular lenses, which improves vision at just one distance so you may still need glasses for close-up vision. Medicare will not cover premium (multifocal) intraocular lenses that can correct vision far away, up close and in between, so you can go glasses-free after surgery. Premium interocular lenses are expensive, costing approximately $1,500 to $4,000 per eye, which you would be responsible for if you choose to upgrade. Talk with your doctor about your options and costs before your surgery. Are Eyeglasses Covered? Even though Medicare usually doesn’t cover eyeglasses or contact lenses, it will pay 80 percent for one set of corrective glasses or contacts after cataract surgery. Medicare, however, limits its coverage to standard eyeglass frames and lenses. If you want to get deluxe frames, progressive or tinted lenses or scratch-resistant coating for glasses, you’ll need to pay those costs yourself. Medicare also requires that you purchase the glasses or contacts from a Medicare-approved supplier. Also, if you have any post-surgery complications or problems that are deemed medically necessary to address by a doctor, Medicare covers those expenses too. Any drops, antibiotics or other medication prescribed after your surgery would be covered by Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage plan that includes prescription drug coverage. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 BERNARD, MELISSA COELHO, EDIMAR GUNER, MUSTAFA O TRAN, HOANG BUYER2 PEATA, GILZELE YAHYALI, CANSU SELLER1 BRANDT, ANDREW C LI, ZHEN Q KUEHNER, ANDREW CLINE FT SELLER2 CLINE JR, WILLIAM M Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE and Patti Lowenhaupt and her husband Manuel. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters; Richard Tkaczuk Jr, Lauren Bridgeman and her husband Joshua, Justin Cammarata and his wife Jackie, Andrea Staff ord and her husband James, Brittany Slaick and her husband Nick, Aria Lowenhaupt, Isabella, Benjamin, and Mia Cammarata, Paris Roncaglione and her husband Eli, Juliette Bridgeman and Vivian Slaick. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. Tony was truly loved by all that knew him. So many would stop by the barber shop to chat, play chess, or just some good-natured banter, it was all free with a haircut. He was a religious man with a very strong Catholic faith, and would minister to all who were interested. He was truly one of a kind. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett on Friday, August 23rd. Visitation will be held 8:30 thru 10:00 am at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church 297 Main St., Malden at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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What number of countries were in the 2024 Paris Olympics: 99, 132 or 206? 8. On Aug. 25, 1835, NYC’s The Sun newspaper began a series with false claims about life where in outer space? 9. What island did King Arthur go to for healing after his last battle: Avalon, Isle of the Dead or Thule? 10. On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution for what purpose? 11. What animal has densest fur: angora rabbit, Artic fox or sea otter? 12. What kind of dance competition debuted at the 2024 Paris Olympics? 13. August 27 is International Lottery Day; in what year did the Massachusetts Lottery start: 1966, 1972 or 1980? 14. In 2024 what event was for the fi rst time not held in a stadium? Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Clean-Outs! 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