׉?4ׁB!בCט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://nhn52iAOBYCPEsBE7lQFYk33OpPvAWDxtNgtil_4Pts`)׉ 7cassandra://W3GLHwhq5W1J1zGhEI4QBGNO3jESaWfN3Y1rtZbZ_78͗`J׉ 7cassandra://rgqfQNxYDTQjimIrf2V7rwmS3CxzO1isaa4_wi0AaYg-K`̰f3 phcנf3 phc6̿ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈Ef3 phc׉E Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 18 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! AADD CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden pulls the plug on Roosevelt Park Improvement Project Delays caused by opponents to project, agreement to remove urban fi ll drove construction, soil remediation costs out of city’s reach 617-387-2200 L A new synthetic surface/turf playing fi eld which would have provided space for soccer, lacrosse, football and softball at Roosevelt Park is now lost to the youth of Malden with the discontinuation of the renovation project. (Courtesy Photo) By Noah-Simon Contreras A ll systems have been “go” for close to a year now on the long-awaited and much-anticipated Roosevelt Park Improvement Project. However, an unexpected stop sign arrived when initial bids for the $6 million-plus project were opened recently. In a memorandum to the Malden City Council this week, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson informed the members the city will not be moving forward with the proposed renovation project. Mayor Christenson pointed to “signifi cant delays and increased costs” of the project, which would have established a state-of-the-art, synthetic surface playing and PARK | SEE PAGE 12 ~ Political Announcement ~ State Representative Paul Donato to host fundraiser at Anthony's May 8 T he Friends of State Representative Paul J. Donato are cordially inviting his supporters and friends in joining Governor Maura Healey and the state representative for an evening of cocktails and a delicious buff et dinner fundraising party at Anthony’s of Malden (105 Canal St. in Malden) on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:008:30 p.m. Paul has been leading the fi ght up at the State House for his constituents in Malden and Medford, the 35th Middlesex District, as a proven champion with forward thinking values and an unparalleled record of dedication and experience. The popular state representative has sponsored such legislation … as the Mass. Clean Energy Bill, LGBTQ Health Access Bill, the Senior Citizen Housing Assistance Bill, the Aff ordable Early Education Bill and the Women’s Health Care Assistance Bill, to name a few. Paul serves as the Second Division Floor Leader in the House of Representatives and is a member of the House Committee on Rules and the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Rules. He is a former Second Assistant Majority Leader. Save the May 8 date for an enPaul J. Donato State Representative joyable evening with State Representative Paul Donato. LET IT ROLL: Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio, Jimmy Tucker, and Dom Fermano look on as Mayor Gary Christenson takes a turn on the bocce court. See page 11 for photo highlights. (Courtesy photo) E Friday, May 3, 2024 EDITORIAL: Misguided, malicious ‘crusade’ helps kill dream of new park for Malden’s youth Most underutilized recreational space in Malden, Roosevelt Park will stay that way for years to come et it be written, noted and understood quite clearly: Not one argument, accusation, opinion or allegation made by any opponent against the long-planned renovation and rehabilitation project at Roosevelt Park was ever accurate, truthful or had any validity. Not one. In addition, not one of the endless litanies of fabrications and fables put forth by any group – or any elected offi cial who backed them – against the Roosevelt Park project, played any role whatsoever, at any time, in the project’s demise. 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When Walford’s grantor, Governor-General of New England Robert Gorges, died in the late 1620s, the grant was inherited by Gorges’ elder brother, John Gorges (1593–1657). On January 10, 1629, John Gorges sold his grant to Sir William Brereton (1604–1661), Baronet of Handforth, Chester, a staunch Puritan and a future member of the English parliament (in 1628 and 1640). Brereton actively participated in the English Civil War and supported the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Brereton’s grant was really large and included “all the land in breadth lying from the east side of the Charles River to the easterly part of the cape called Nahant, and all the lands lying in length twenty miles northeast into the main-land from the mouth of the said Charles River, lying also in length twenty miles into the main-land northeast from the said cape Nahant.” But when Brereton asked the newly created Massachusetts Bay Company to allot him, his people and his servants a “proportional quantity” of land, the company refused to fulfill his request. So, Brereton decided to convey his rights to captain, merchant and trader John Oldham (1592–1636), a “man of considerable practical ability but heady, self-willed, and of an ungovernable temper,” who was known under the nickname “Mad Jack.” In July 1623, Oldham immigrated to Plymouth Colony aboard the Anne, together with his sister Lucretia Oldham (16001678). Lucretia in 1624 married Jonathan Brewster, son of the elder William Brewster, one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact and the “father of New England.” Sir William Brereton But despite such connections, Oldham’s life in Plymouth was rather short and difficult. Oldham followed the Rev. John Lyford (c. 1580–1634), the first ordained minister of the Plymouth Colony, who wrote and sent to England disparaging and slandering Pilgrims letters. The letters were intercepted by the colonial leader, William Braford. Lyford, who began to stir up dissension among the colonists, was also known for his immoral behavior in his native Ireland and in the colony. Oldham, in turn, behaved badly, refusing to stand his scheduled watch and being insolent to the Pilgrims’ military advisor, Miles Standish. As a result, Lyford and Oldham INCORPORATION | SEE PAGE 5 John Endicott, first Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony The 375th anniversary of Malden’s Incorporation as a Town Explorers and Co-Founders – Part 3 Matthew Cradock ׉ 7cassandra://t_oTBqgtorHtKtHwgRw1aE4ShWNcnuFHtdz4TDgsCxw/`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 3 Local artist featured at The Gallery@57 Opening Reception: May 3 from 6-8 p.m. at 57 Pleasant St. W hen viewing the work of Malden artist Grace Julian Murthy, there is a sense of unbridled happiness that leaps from the canvas. This makes her LIMELight feature collection at The Gallery@57, The Art of Joy, all the more fitting. Perceptive from a young age, Murthy grew up noticing the little moments of beauty that surrounded her daily. She’s carried her mother’s advice throughout her work: “Everyone and everything is beautiful, you just have to look for the beauty.” With this mindset, her point of view lends itself well to the pop art that she focuses on. Drawing from a variety of influences, the environment of New England meets her familial background in the Caribbean to reflect her original perspective. by storm, she refocused on her studies, earning a Masters of Arts in Graphic Design. A walking testament to noticing the little things, Murthy reflects her influences from Andy Warhol, who saw art in soup cans, and Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts and recognized for his line work. Her dedication to detail has served her well, such as with her business cards. They have her artworks Malden artist Grace Julian Murthy (Courtesy photo) Murthy attended Boston University and majored in Graphic Design. These lessons are infused into everything she does, as she explains, “I think about marketing. I think about the breath of it so that everything has this artistic quality to it.” Every detail is carefully curated for her viewer to gain complete immersion in her work. As the digital age of art took the world on the back, and her fans have started collecting them, turning simple business cards into interactive art. Murthy’s pop art comes to life in The Art of Joy, a collection tailored to stopping and smelling the roses, or fruit, or coffee. With colorful paintings, larger than life-size popcorn and character to spare, Murthy will bring a smile to your face, which is exactly what she aims to do. Lawrence A. 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You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofit Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net CITY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HONOR ALL WHO SERVED MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT AT MALDEN CEMETERIES From Monday May 13 to Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Holy Cross Cemetery and Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Forest Dale Cemetery, the City of Malden and volunteers will decorate veterans' graves at our city cemeteries. Flag placement will take place from 9am to 4pm. Volunteers are needed to help place flags at veterans' graves in preparation to honor all who have served in the military on Memorial Day. 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Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Jason Lewis State Senator protect Massachusetts residents from businesses that target consumers with scams and unfair, deceptive tactics,” said Senator Lewis. “This is especially true of third-party residential electric suppliers that have scammed hundreds of millions of dollars from seniors, low-income peoCelebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 ple, and other residents of the Commonwealth.” An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections bans third-party electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts and protects residents from unfair and deceptive pracelectric suppliers, enhance the state’s protections for car buyers and mandate home insurers cover residential oil spill damages. On April 29 the Massachusetts House of Representatives referred the three bills to its Committee on Ways and Means. “I’m very pleased that the state Senate is taking action to better tices in the competitive electric supply market. According to the Attorney General’s Offi ce and the Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts’ consumers lost more than $577 million to competitive electric suppliers between July 2015 and June 2023. The industry uses deceptive advertising and marketing techniques to prey upon vulnerable consumers. An Act relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases mandates that insurers in Massachusetts provide residential owners with insurance for damage to home and property caused by a leak in a residential liquid fuel tank or home fuel supply lines. An Act modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions creates legal safeguards for residents who purchase used and leased cars in Massachusetts by adding new consumer protections in the car buying process. Upcoming Movie Night at Malden Public Library: Wed., May 29 ׉ 7cassandra://inouXrLRT7xsv6_s0MiakCv8jirbf3AsWW8UO7uTTUQ/`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 5 INCORPORATION | FROM PAGE 2 were put on trial for “plotting against them and disturbing their peace, both in respects of their civil and church state” and were banished from Plymouth. Later their ways are divided. Lyford went to Nantasket, then to Cape Ann and fi nally to Virginia. Oldham tried to use the Brereton grant, claiming all the lands between the Charles and Saugus Rivers. However, William Blackstone and William Jeff ries, who examined Oldham’s patent, declared it legally void by the Company. When the Massachusetts Bay Company tried to confirm its right to the land, they decided to make a claim on the land. So, 395 years ago, in April 1629, Matthew Cradock (c.1590–1641), Massachusetts Bay Company’s Governor (in London), sent a letter to John Endicott (1600– 1665), the governor of the colony in New England, and his kin by marriage. Cradock warned Endicott against the attempts of Oldham and urged him “to settle an Agreement with the old Planters so as they may not harken to Mr. Oldham’s dangerous though vain propositions. And because we would not omit to do anything which might strengthen our right, we would have you as soon as these ships, or any of them arrive with you, whereby you may have men to do it, send 40 or 50 persons to Massachusetts Bay to inhabit there, which we pray you not to protract, but to do it with all speed...” Following Cradock’s instructions, Governor Endicott sent Sprague brothers and a few companions to research the lands. When they arrived at Mishawum, they saw an “English house, thatched and palisaded” where lived the blacksmith Thomas Walford. Thomas Walford (1599–1666) and his wife Jane (Guy) Walford (1598– 1681) immigrated to New England in 1623 from Waltham, Essex, England. They settled in Mishawaum 400 years ago, in 1624. Thomas and Jane Walford had six children: one son and fi ve daughters. Naturally, Walford, as an old planter, was wary of the newcomers and “received them coldly.” However, he knew the language of Native Americans and helped the Spragues with translation during the negotiations with the Sachem (chief) Wonohaquaham. Walford’s fears very quickly became true. Ironically, three years later, the very people whom Walford helped with the settlement banished him from his house: “...On May 3, 1631, the Massachusetts Bay General Court ordered that “Tho. Walford, of Charlton, is fi ned 40s, and is enjoined, he and his wife, to depart out of the limits of this patent before the 20th day of October next, under pain of confi scation of his goods, for his contempt of authority & confronting offi cers, &c.” He paid his fi ne by killing a wolf. In 1633, Walford had to move to Great Island (now New Castle), at the time a part of Strawbery Banke (now Portsmouth), Rockingham County, New Hampshire. However, his persecution by the Puritans continued. After his departure to New Hampshire, on September 3, 1633, “the same court ordered ‘that the goods of Thomas Walford shall be sequestered, & remain in the hands of Anchient Gennison [Ensign William Jennison], to satisfy the debts he owes in the Bay to several persons.” To be continued… (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian; a Malden Historical Commission member and the author of historical books: “From Maldon to Malden,” “Time of Converse” and “Fellsmere Park – Emerald of Malden.”) Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? 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Locally the Malden Men’s Recreational Basketball League was in its infancy. Year 2 saw the games being played that summer at, where else, Amerige Park. Joe Gaff ey was Rec Director. Larry Gilbert and I received $75 from City Hall to get the league on its feet – eight teams, two games a night, twice a week, starting in July, wrapping up by early September. Opening night saw some of Malden’s finest hoop players converge for some spirited roundball. I am reaching back, way back deep down inside the cobwebs of my mind for a brief synopsis of the two games from that long-ago night (in the spirit of full disclosure I have the scorebook right here in front of me): • Game one: Kelly Klub v. WilkDr. 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 ie’s Warriors. The Warriors eked out a 62-60 opening night upset against a team stacked with some of the best athletes in Malden. Johnny Wilcox’s (the “Wilkie” in “Wilkie’s Warriors”) collection of hoopsters wasn’t too shabby either. Lincoln Park’s Johnny Stanasek paced the Warriors (“Warriors, come out and play-i-ay...”) with 22 points on 11 fi eld goals. Stana was untouchable back in the ’70s; arguably, pound for pound, Malden’s fi nest athlete. John had a sweet touch, never took a bad shot and was a born leader. Eric “The Red” Dannenberg was a terror on the court. He chipped in with 12, all with that Dannenberg game face scowl. Tall and lanky at 6' 4" (running the court like a point guard), Eric had just completed a stellar season of hoop for Jack Schlagel at M.H.S. Joe Bartosiewicz had 10 points. Pictured from left to right: Standing: Greg Phaneuf, Melrose guy Steve Johnson, Medford’s Rick Raymond, Mark Burn; kneeling: Melrose guy (and Steve’s brother) Dave, Peter Levine and Danny Lynch. Joe Bart was a legendary high percentage shooter for M.H.S. as a senior in 1974. At 6' 4" with an uncanny ability, if left open, drain it more often than not. Joe seriously needed attention every second on the court. John Furlong had 8 points. Furgie, as many Maldonians know, was an outstanding athlete at M.H.S. (now in the MHS HOF) who went on to have a stellar hoop career at Salem State. Captain Johnny Wilcox had 4 points. Think about this. Stana, Furgie and Wilkie as your guards. What!? Check out who also contributed to the win: Lesley Hume, (everybody’s best friend – the late) Paul “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, Vance Ferratusco, Billy Murray and former M.H.S. Principal Dana Brown (wasn’t his Ferryway Park Chronicles wicked good?!). They combined for 6 points. Hey, there’s only one basketball! • Kelly Klub was formidable, to say the least. (The late) Tom Kelly recruited a nice balance of brute force and athletic ability – talented cats one through seven! Not all “hoop players,” so to speak, but all seasoned competitors/ athletes. Kell was a “colorful” character: athlete, coach, mentor and, at times, mishigas. So, arguably the top gun in Malden in 1979 was Amerige Park’s own Danny Meyers. Stana, Rod “Puggy” Forbes, Harold “Puggo” Sparrow, Bruce Vining – all outstanding. But nobody could stop Danny. He could score 30 in his sleep as the old saying goes. Again, in the spirit of full disclosure, I was a Danny Meyer’s fanboy. I watched him play more pickup and park league games and traveled to watch him play more high school and college games than anybody, Danny Lynch and I, that is. Catholic Memorial’s Ronny Perry, Don Bosco’s Dwan Chandler, Medford’s Tommy Ryser, Everett’s Hank Vetrano and Mike Marchese, Somerville’s Dave Knight all tried, to no avail. I even saw them stick 6' 7" Rudy Williams (Providence College Friars star & New Jersey Nets 1981 draftee) on him one night in this same Rec League. He made Rudy earn whatever Bobby Chew at Broadway East was paying him that night. Bottom line on Danny was he was a better shooter than you. He out hustled you. He out toughed you. And he was in better shape than you – the perfect storm of athleticism. In this 62-60 loss, Danny carried the KK. His 32 points on 15 for 22 shooting (2 for 2 from the line) far outpaced teammate Shawn Brickman’s 10 points. M.H.S. mid ’60s hoop legend Billy Hanifan brought up the rear with 9 points. WW’s swarmed Danny all night. I remember the night. I kept score. It was a hard-earned 32 points. Check out the athletes playing tough hard-nosed defense (typical of the way D was played back then) to keep the game close: Kell, Paul “Flash” Norton, Johnny Salmon (yes, that Johnny Salmon) and Mike “Pitty” Pitts. • Game two: The young and hungry for respect Devir Park squad matched up against the veteran ringers that Cliff Cioffi put together and called Mr. James. With a short bench this night, Devir Park upset Choff ’s cagey old veterans, 63-59, behind 20 points from team captain Peter “Pistol Pete” Levine. Levine shot a dazzling 9 for 13 from the fi eld (Levine never took a bad shot, so they say), hitting two free throws. The whole team contributed to the win actually. They were pumped for game one. Word got back to the Devir Park 5 that Cliff had been running his MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://Z9Mm8xctXJdAU1wplcgCWUPsllzwNXD7sCKZLCoqL9o+`̰f3 phc׉E UTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 7 Local artist donates needlework print to City Hall A nna Thai, a Malden artist renowned for her intricate embroidery creations, recently presented a stunning embroidered print, which will adorn City Hall, to Mayor Gary Christenson. The artwork features a festive holiday scene in front of the former City Hall building at 200 Pleasant St. Several years ago, Anna created an intricate print of the Massachusetts State House that she presented to the City of Malden, and that currently adorns the reception area of the Mayor’s Office. Her creations are crafted with meticulous detail and will certainly brighten the walls of the building. Anna, who is from Vietnam, has been embroidering for over 40 years and credits her mother with encouraging her craft. For more information about Anna and her work, please email annathaiembroidery@gmail.com or visit www.annathaiembroidery.com. 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Quite frankly, no one in any position of authority – at the state or federal level – ever believed or supported any of their arguments or any of their allegations. None of it, ever. This is not opinion or hyperbole; it is undisputed fact. Opponents of the Roosevelt Park project never won a challenge at any level of government or with any government agency. Quite simply, opponents never got any official at any level – ever – to say their accusations were right, their arguments were correct or that the Roosevelt Park project – with its centerpiece a safe, long-lasting and cost-efficient synthetic surface playing field – could not, or should not, go forward as planned. To that end, they completely failed. Few believed them, few supported them. Nor should they have done so, if people were truly on the side of the youth of Malden. Once again, facts backed up those planning and supporting the project, which would have ensured the complete renovation of the park into a facility the city of Malden could be proud of, providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing recreational space for thousands of Malden youth and their families for years to come. Not one Malden player, team or family of the tens of thousands who have used them has ever reported being injured in any way from using the multiple synthetic surface fields in Malden in the 17 years since the first one was installed. No one has ever reported any illnesses or disease from contact with the synthetic surfaces in the city. Opponents continually assailed the planned installation of synthetic surface/turf as unsafe and unhealthy with a seemingly endless list of false statements. Unproven fiction, all of it. What those opposed to the Roosevelt Park project were extremely good at – in addition to incessant and feverish gaslighting – was using every means available to them in delaying the project at every possible turn. In the interest of equity and valuing public comment, our local, state and federal governments make many avenues available if citizens wish to challenge laws, regulations and statutes as they apply to projects seeking to advance in municipalities. Here in Malden, opponents of the Roosevelt Park project took these opportunities for challenge to a new level, launching challenger after challenge, filing appeal after appeal and causing innumerable, unnecessary and unneeded delays to the project, nearly seven years after it was first announced in 2017. City officials this week were informed that due to delays in the project construction costs have risen dramatically to the point that even the lowest bids for the project received recently, exceed the funds and resources in place and available to complete it. With the financial climate at the municipal level making city officials unable to meet any additional request – at any dollar amount – at this time, it was announced this week the city of Malden will no longer pursue this project. That is the only reason why the project has been ended and why the youth of Malden, from toddlers to Malden High School students, see the dream of a new, state-ofthe-art park killed by a misguided, malicious crusade by a small group of naysayers. For the past five years, due to delays and challenges, thousands of Malden children have been shut out from participating in sports programs planned for this field. In the five years since this project was officially approved by the City Council, every youth sports organization in the Malden community – Malden Youth Soccer, Pop Warner Football, Malden Youth Lacrosse, Malden Girls Softball, Malden Youth Baseball, Malden Babe Ruth Baseball and others – have all strongly endorsed the Roosevelt Park Improvement Project and the state-of-the-art synthetic surface that is planned. They have all had representation at nearly every public meeting and public opportunity to express views on the Roosevelt Park Project. That encompasses thousands of Malden residents ranging in age from three to 21 – and all of the coaches, parents and other family members. Everyone from two well-respected Malden Mayors – present and past – to dozens of present and former City Councillors, two highly regarded Malden Redevelopment Authority Executive Directors, present and past, and their staffs, as well as dozens of other professional city staffers have all backed and endorsed this project from its earliest inception in 2010. In the end, delaying the project long enough to make it cost prohibitive was probably their strategy all along. They care solely about their “cause,” nothing about the kids of Malden. Rising construction costs have caused many a project to be reworked, reassessed and sadly, in this case, abandoned. So right now, Roosevelt Park is a mess, a dump, as it has been for many years. All the funds that have been in place to make it a showcase park in Malden will now be returned, go unused or will disappear forever. So, a dump it will remain. For anyone celebrating this week’s sad news, and there will certainly be a few, go celebrate that as well. It is your new legacy. ׉ 7cassandra://oAE6K61Lyk_WEPgvXqinnqwyu1ViVFxC14gl38pBdDI*`̰f3 phc׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 9 Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library continues to off er 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 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to continue off ering this program and Sister of Providence with ties to Malden celebrates a Jubilee this year S ister Marie Denis Lucey was born in Brighton, Mass. Currently, she ministers in convent service in Washington, D.C. She is celebrating 75 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Marie Denis entered the Congregation on July 22, 1949, from Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenwood, Mass. She professed fi rst vows on January 23, 1952, and fi nal vows on August 15, 1957. She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. During her time in Malden, Sister Marie Denis ministered as a teacher at Sacred Heart from 1972-1974. Sister Marie Denis has ministered in other locations in Massachusetts as well as in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Illinois and Indiana. About the Sisters of Provi50+ Job seekers encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781324-0218; ask for Marita. dence: This Congregation of nearly 200 women religious, with more than 300 Providence Associates, collaborates with others to create a more just and hope-fi lled world through prayer, education, service and Sister Marie Denis Lucey celebrates 75 years with the Congregation. (Courtesy of Sisters Providence) advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, which is located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind. Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More info can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. ׉ 7cassandra://Fj-_r6bQx6gbnxxKvds5TmVdTlTMO-xq2xwCN_R-NRQ,`̰f3 phcf3 phc PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://K6jAegqFGUFUjb8kWm0Dld-jO79j5iNy2Ocvka-CaRs`)׉ 7cassandra://g3wRfM_lIYaHNANuPAvulcbbzbN812hkyXDKB1bLCzk͓`J׉ 7cassandra://qu5pHbEl5v7JiJyjJWdnixdrR67xkOP8TCGFFX3Ej60.`̰f3phcט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://_cpUe4JC9BLQ3Unf5sI-LO9O_0Jlv9uMsZNVfTGo9qYS{`)׉ 7cassandra://fo6l9QVtBK6Q_0i2N-YH0vPQyZ6PCjam3_aeSExjuto͇J`J׉ 7cassandra://mROjxhm6OgrvR9SNQmgNMLEig85HrBvuHp8je6mQ-sc,`̰f3phc׉EPage 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 FOOGI Family Fishing Festival at Fellsmere Pond a Great Success By Karen Colón Hayes W hat an incredible turnout at the FOOGI Family Fishing Festival at Fellsmere Pond held on Saturday, April 13th. The Mass Wildlife’s Angler Education Program gave lessons to many families who have never fished before! FOOGI volunteers made sure the atmosphere was fun and educational. The girl and boy scouts were on hand to help clean up and make sure we left things as we found them, so no harm was done to wildlife. We also had our local wildlife rehabilitator, Linda Amato, educating the community on the dangers of using rat poison (when there are other options) that will harm or kill our birds of prey who are key in controlling our rodent population. It was a really fun day and we look forward to next year! Thank you again to FOOGI for continuing to bring new and different community building events to Malden. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee ׉ 7cassandra://qu5pHbEl5v7JiJyjJWdnixdrR67xkOP8TCGFFX3Ej60.`̰f3 phc׉E\THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 11 Opening Night at Malden Italian-American Citizens Club Bocce G lory, glory hallelujah – the best time of the year! Recently, bocce ball returned to the hallowed court of the Italian American Citizens Club. At Opening Night festivities, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson rolled the first ball as Club President Bill Settemio looked on. A special guest was Maria Luise from the Mayor’s Office and an extra special guest, the unofficial Mayor of Edgeworth, Dom Fermano! Let the games begin! Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio and special assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise. (Courtesy photos) John Trishetta, Joe Pisaturo, Mayor Gary Christenson, Dom Fermano, and Peter Giuliano. Mayor Gary Christenson and Dom Fermano (in back). Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio. Pictured from left to right: Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio, Mayor Gary Christenson, and Dom Fermano. Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio, Mayor Gary Christenson, Jimmy Tucker, and Dom Fermano. Joe Pisaturo, Jean Pisaturo Tucker and her husband, Jimmy. Pictured from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Peter Levine of the Advocate, Peter Giuliano, Italian American Citizens Club President Bill Settemio, Dom Fermano, Special assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise, and Trixie. ׉ 7cassandra://mROjxhm6OgrvR9SNQmgNMLEig85HrBvuHp8je6mQ-sc,`̰f3 phcf3 phc PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://lpTQrTd7PdYowjW9b5KCWxsNzsMbTp_oQ47h_M_UuI8R`)׉ 7cassandra://iQBJBo9NspRv85fGTafQ3oQDTYADsWJdV5TdUpm8E5o͂\`J׉ 7cassandra://7n-6qQC3q54zwBaA2llyOEFKbigiY_EMoe8t6lfgkRY%*`̰f3phcט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://AIeab3z2LmotzQPT3A1lX7_wfHeqD0g6r0sM4rCCHXE`)׉ 7cassandra://WsImv5cw9kcWdTWDozL9-9WyyvOTcFI9w8jzDfQ4MmE͒B`J׉ 7cassandra://HX2xHRWvdO-Ka1XJ5zEafQiSJ_4q6RqH2HWemR3nj7U*\`̰f3phc׉ERPage 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 PARK | FROM PAGE 1 practice fi eld at Roosevelt Park, replacing what has essentially been an underutilized eyesore in the community for the past several years. “Market volatility and unpredictability experienced in the local construction industry post COVID due to unprecedented cost escalation, infl ation, the prevailing labor market, and supply chain disruption along with persistent, yet unsuccessful, public challenges to stop this project at the local, state and federal level, have all contributed to signifi cant delays and increased costs for this project,” Mayor Christenson stated in his update to the Council. The Mayor also cited the challenges that were now associated with the project that involved soil remediation, prescribing the removal of three feet of urban fi ll from the entire park before drainage materials and synthetic surface fi eld cover were installed. “The logistics of removing large volumes of urban fi ll in a tightly constrained area like Roosevelt contributed to the higher-than-expected bids,” Mayor Christenson stated. Already at a price tag of about $6.1 million, the Mayor revealed that of the two bids received for the full project at Roosevelt A schematic diagram of the fi eld space that had been planned is shown above. (Courtesy Photo) Park, the lowest came in approximately $1.6 million higher than the funds appropriation now set aside for the project. “Disappointingly, the low bid was $1.6M above the funds available. Given the current state of the City’s fi nances, it would be ill-advised to seek another appropriation for this project and I have therefore concluded that it would not be in the City’s best interests to move forward with the proposed renovations at this time,” Mayor Christenson informed the Councillors. The Mayor told the Councillors that he had never wavered in he and his staff ’s belief that the Roosevelt Park Improvement Project was always the best plan for revitalizing the site, which is the most underutilized recreational space in the Malden community. “Roosevelt Park is a key recreational asset that has served the City since 1904. I continue to believe that an improved park with a synthetic turf surface and the other elements incorporated into the plan as a result of public engagement and feedback was the appropriate direction to take and the best solution to better support all users of the park including the public, the Salemwood School and the Malden Public Schools in general, local youth sports programs and adult leagues,” Mayor Christenson stated in his memo to the Council. “However, I also acknowledge that we’ve exhausted all avenues and funding sources at this point, and the community needs to move on to whatever steps must come next to deal with the most pressing issues at this site,” he added. The Mayor stressed to the Councillors that a great opportunity to provide a vibrant, valuable addition to the community and for the city’s youth is now lost, with the shutdown of the Roosevelt Park project. “While some in the community may declare victory over this decision, let me be clear that this leaves us with no solution, starting from scratch, and that is nothing for anyone to celebrate today. “Lost are the opportunities to improve the outdoor space that Salemwood students use to play, to provide a reliable space for Malden Public School sports teams and youth sports groups to practice and play, especially sports like soccer and lacrosse that have grown tremendously over the past two decades and serve much of our minority communities,” Mayor Christenson added. The new field space would also have included two regulation softball fi elds for both high school and adult play. “Despite this setback, we remain committed to providing access to high quality facilities for all our students and young athletes,” he stated. ׉ 7cassandra://7n-6qQC3q54zwBaA2llyOEFKbigiY_EMoe8t6lfgkRY%*`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 13 Northeast Metro Tech Students Create Scrim Banner for Fence of Building Site S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech students created a 60-foot scrim banner for the fence of the new school building site at Northeast Metro Tech. The banner was installed on the construction site fence on Friday, April 5, with students who helped design it in attendance. Over 20 senior students in the school’s Design and Visual Communications program designed the banner as part of their studies after a representative of Gilbane, the school project’s construction manager, reached out. The students worked in the Studio 12 design fi rm that is part of the Design and Visual Communications shop under instructor Brian Peluso. Studio 12 is run like an actual design fi rm so that students can learn a pathway of skills, techniques and gain a realistic understanding of client relations and expectations. While most scrim banners are utilitarian and pedestrian, students designed the scrim to tell a story about Northeast Metro Tech, its students and its communities. Students worked in design teams, each team creating a panel. They presented the panels to the client, Gilbane, just like a professional design agency would, and then received feedback on their designs, working with Instructor Peluso as a creative director. “It was a truly moving experience for our client as well as the class,” said Peluso. “Our students have a renewed sense of pride and involvement in the school and community at large — as well as a more-defi ned idea of what opportunities and career paths await them after graduation.” “Being able to work on such a big project for the Gilbane construction company was such an unexpected opportunity to be given,” said Kariana Franklin, a Design and Visual Communications senior from Chelsea. “Working as a team and as a shop helped us make a piece that represented the school, the students, and its community. We’re all proud of what we’ve made together.” Students pose with the scrim banner after it was attached to the construction site fence. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) A group of Studio 11+ and Studio 12 design students stand with the scrim banner after it was attached to the construction site fence. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Shannon Sturtz of Gilbane and Northeast Metro Tech Design and Visual Communication Instructor Brian Peluso stand next to the scrim banner. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Students hold up a 6' by 60' scrim banner, which now adorns the fence of the Northeast Metro Tech construction site. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Upcoming Haitian Culture Night at the Malden Public Library P lease join us on Wednesday, May 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Malden Public Library for our fi rst Haitian Culture Night fi lled with Haitian art, poetry, music, language and food. The featured guests are Haitian artists Professor Joel Renfort and Martine Renfort, the poet Eudrelle G. Alexis Saint-Amand, Malden Catholic’s Dean of Community, Culture and Equity – and emcee for the night – Erga Pierrette and Haitian singer and international performer ADA, with a very special performance. Professor Joel Renfort of the State University of Haiti (UEH) and Martine Renfort will talk about their artwork from realism to surrealism and about their Caribbean Artists Group, MAKÒS Art. In addition to their canvas paintings, the Renforts also paint on clothing (shirts, t-shirts, hats, etc.), bottles, bags and wood. Joel and Martine will be exhibiting some of their artwork inside the main reading room of the Library during the month of May. Poet and Malden Catholic student Eudrelle G. Alexis SaintAmand will read her original poetry in Haitian Creole and English. Eudrelle describes herself as a polyglot who is fl uent in four languages and understands fi ve languages. She started writing poetry when she was in the third grade. Her poetry is powerful and not to be missed. Emcee Dean Erga Pierrette (MSW, LCSW) will read a piece about Haitian culture. Erga is well-known in the Malden community for her dedication to social justice issues and community organizing. ADA (ADA Ayiti) was born in Paris, France, to Haitian parents and has performed throughout Haiti, Miami and the world. She sings in French, Haitian Creole and English and will be performing some of her favorite songs. Her performance is not to be missed. On Haitian Culture Night we will have some samples of popular Haitian foods and you can start learning Haitian Creole with one of our language apps. Also, you can check out some books in Haitian Creole for kids and adults and learn a little bit about Haiti and the country’s interesting historical connection to Malden, Mass. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Malden Public Library. Thank you, Friends! Everyone is welcome to join us at this all-ages event. We look forward to seeing you there! 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Game One: Junior Bailey DeLeire picked up the victory in game one as she pitched every inning and gave up just one run on five hits. Mystic Valley was strong early and led 5-1 after three innings following two home runs from DeLeire, one being a grand slam. Mystic Valley kept Lynn Tech without a run while the Eagles kept their momentum The Eagles’ Bailey DeLeire in action Mystic Valley baseball team defeats Lynn Tech, 8-3 By Emily Brennan M ystic Valley Regional Charter School’s boy’s baseball team defeated Lynn Tech at Frasier Field in Lynn under the lights on a chilly Monday night by a score of 8-3. The Eagles (4-2) gave the ball to junior Jack Mangone, who pitched outstandingly. Mangone had 10 strikeouts over seven innings, throwing the entire game, letting up no runs earned. The score was 0-0 until the top of third inning. The Eagles got on the board as Liam Thompson and Anthony Capalino started things off with backto-back walks. Liam Powers and Josh Stover would both hit singles, driving in one run each. Stover swiped two bases before the next batter sent a long ball to right center to put the Eagles up 2-0. Mangone hit a triple out to right center to drive in two more runs and to put the Eagles ahead 4-0. The Eagles did not slow down in the top of the fifth inning, as they added another run. Eighth grader Matt Maccone recorded his first varsiBeacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. 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' and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 22-28. Some of the House roll calls are on the House version of a $58 billion fiscal 2025 state budget. A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BUDGET “DEBATE” Most of the decisions on which representatives' amendments are included or not included in the budget are made behind closed doors. Of the more than 1,500 budget amendments proposed, most of them were bundled into consolidated “mega” amendments. This year there were seven mega amendments and all were approved unanimously. There is no real “debate” on the ty base hit, getting to second on a one-out double down the right field. Maccone eventually scored thanks to an RBI single to left from Vishant Chawla to make the score 5-2. The Tigers answered the Eagles in the bottom of the fifth with another run of their own. Mangone pitched the next two innings scoreless, allowing just two hits and striking out three. In the top of the seventh, Mystic Valley would add three more insurance runs on hits from Mangone, Maccone and Thompson. In the bottom House floor. Everyone who spoke on any of the consolidated amendments spoke in favor of them. The system works as follows: Individual representatives file amendments on various topics. All members then pitch their amendments to Democratic leaders who draft consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. The categories of consolidated amendments include many subjects including programs relating to public safety, judiciary energy, environmental affairs, housing, labor and economic development. Supporters of the system say that any representative who sponsored an excluded amendment can bring it to the floor and ask for an up or down vote on the amendment itself. They say this system has worked well for many years. Opponents say that rarely, if ever, The Eagles’ Jack Mangone of the seventh with the Eagles up by 5, Mangone struck out the does a member bring his or her amendment to the floor for an up-or-down vote because that is not the way the game is played. It is an “expected tradition” that you accept the fate of your amendment as determined by Democratic leaders. $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4529) House 157-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey 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 programs funded by the $175 million include the municipal small bridge program; the complete streets next batters to secure the save and an Eagles 8-3 win. program; a bus transit infrastructure program; and grants for municipalities to purchase electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them. “This legislation secures critical funding to our municipalities for the roads, bridges and sidewalks that residents utilize each and every day,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Senate Chair of the Committee on Transportation. “Regardless of where you live or how you get around, this funding will address infrastructure needs to improve travel, enhance safety and bolster our economy.” “The timely passage of this responsive legislation for fiscal year 2025 demonstrates the Legislature’s continued commitment to fund our local transportation projects,” said Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett), House Chair of the Transportation Committee. “With BHRC | SEE PAGE 15 rolling, expanding their lead to 14-1. The Tigers attempted to get their offense going but the Eagles would hold on for the 14-1 victory. Game Two: The Eagles exploded for two runs in the first stanza, with the duo of Leila Marcus and DeLeire each recording an RBI. The Gators could only muster one hit in the first two innings, and the Eagles would rally with three hits to tally four runs and make it a 6-1 game. Heading into the third, DeLeire notched another RBI with a base hit to grab an 8-1 advantage. The Eagles continued to dominate with the home-field advantage, scoring runs in all five innings. The Eagles’ defense would strand two Gators on base in the last inning to capture the 14-1 victory in game two over Salem Academy. Game Three: Mystic Valley started the scoring off in the second inning, using Cristo Rey pitching mistakes to take a 6-0 lead. During the top of the third inning, Anna Tracey crushed a curve ball down the middle of the plate, sending the ball into left-center field. DeLeire worked around a two-out base hit, notching a strikeout to end the Bisons’ half of the inning scoreless. The Bisons’ first RBIs of the game in the final frame were not enough to gain any momentum, and the Eagles took home the 20-4 victory. Ella Mangone pitched two relief innings, the first of her career. Mystic Valley will host Nashoba on April 23 to take on the Vikings. Game time is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ׉ 7cassandra://hxEVdR1vgcykz9iAwzgmMR9kwRCShfSqgPIlsbou7ag&`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 15 TORNADO SPORTS: Malden High Boys Volleyball (10-2) blanks Chelsea for 6th win in row, earns State Tourney spot Tornado Girls Lacrosse completes sweep of Medford led by 5-goal game from Jenkins By Steve Freker T he Malden High Boys Volleyball Team won its sixth straight game on Wednesday, 3-0, over visiting Chelsea, to soar to 10-2 overall and 8-1 in the Greater Boston League (GBL). Head Coach Dan Jurkowski’s team sits alone atop the GBL, a full game ahead of defending GBL champ Revere and could just about clinch the 2024 crown with a win over Revere at Finn Gym, Malden next Wednesday, May 8 (5:15 p.m. start). Malden’s lone league loss came on the road at Revere in April. The 10th win for Malden also put the Golden Tornado boys team in the MIAA Division 1 Boys Volleyball State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, going back to 2019. Senior Victor Desouza and junior Eddie Mei have played key roles in Malden’s success. Malden Boys Lacrosse bounces back with a pair of wins Malden High Boys Lacrosse has bounced back with a pair of wins, both on the road, to improve to 6-3 overall on the season. Its best start in years features wins in four of five games over the last two weeks. Malden senior and MHS allGIRLS SOFTBALL Team Medford Everett Revere Lynn English Malden Chelsea Malden Baseball knocked off previously GBL-unbeaten Somerville on Monday, 12-3. Malden Girls Lacrosse won two GBL games this week to improve to 7-4. time leading scorer Chad Robertson led the way in both wins with 6 goals in a 9-5 win over Revere and 7 goals in a 10-2 win over Lowell at Cawley Stadium in Lowell. Junior goaltender Ben Rosa also added to his all-time career saves numbers in both games. Jacky Summers at attack and Karl Lange at defensive middie have been playing well for Malden Head Coach Jon Copithorne, with senior Saul Kruckenberg also among the team-leading scorers. Team GBL All 8-0 8-1 8-1 6-3 Lynn Classical 4-4 Somerville BOYS BASEBALL BHRC | FROM PAGE 14 the renewed investment in funding rural towns and other infrastructure grant programs, our communities across the commonwealth will be better positioned to meet their unique transportation needs, and I am pleased to support these investments.” "Local officials across Massachusetts are grateful for the Legislature's swift passage of the transportation bond bill, with funding for the Chapter 90 program and additional key investments 9-1 8-3 4-5 3-5 4-6 3-5 2-7 0-9 4-6 2-9 1-9 Medford Revere Lynn English Everett Chelsea Malden hosted Tech Boston on Tuesday, Medford on Thursday and is at Somerville today (4:00 p.m., Dilboy Stadium) in a rematch for a busy stretch. Malden Girls Lacrosse with two more victories Mackenzie Jenkins scored 9 goals in two games – a 10-0 win over Everett and on Tuesday this week, 14-7 over Medford on the road – as Malden Girls Lacrosse improved to 4-3 overall. Malden was on the road Somerville Lynn Classical 5-3 Malden 4-4 4-4 3-3 1-6 0-5 BOYS LACROSSE Team GBL All 7-1 8-3 5-4 7-4 4-4 4-6 4-6 3-5 1-6 3-5 GBL All in municipal roads and bridges,” said Adam Chapdelaine, CEO of the Mass Municipal Association (MMA). “Every community in the commonwealth will benefit from this critical funding, particularly with construction season already underway. The MMA again this year is asking the Legislature to supplement these programs through dedicated funding from the new Fair Share 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 Thursday (after Advocate press time) at Arlington Catholic and hosts Northeast Metro Tech today, Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. at Macdonald Stadium, Malden, in a non-league game. Malden High Baseball stuns previously unbeaten Somerville; Bowdridge Ks 13 in victory, Simpson goes 3-for-4, 3 RBIs Ryan Bowdridge struck out 13 Somerville Highlanders in just 5 2/3 innings, and Ryan McMahon ~ Greater Boston League Standings ~ Medford Malden Lynn Somerville Revere Somerville Malden 3-1 Medford Everett to great use in communities across the commonwealth." (A “Yes” vote is for the $375 million package.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes Sen. Jason Lewis Yes SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $251 MILLION FUNDING FOR SHELTERS (H 4582) House 123-35, Senate 29-9, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a supplemental budget that includes an additional $251 million in funding for the 6-0 9-1 4-2 3-4 GIRLS LACROSSE Team 6-3 4-7 2-3 3-6 0-5 0-11 GBL All 4-0 4-2 3-3 2-2 2-4 1-3 1-4 Revere Malden Revere Somerville Chelsea Medford Lynn English Emergency Assistance Program that funds the emergency family shelter system which houses migrants. The measure imposes a new nine-month limit on how long families can stay in the state's emergency shelters, with up to two 90-day extensions available to some and a new hardship waiver process. Provisions include $10 million for approved workforce training programs; $10 million for a tax credit for companies that provide job training to Emergency Assistance participants; $3 milstruck out three more in relief as Malden Baseball rolled to a 12-3 win on the road at Somerville’s Trum Field. Malden improved to 7-4 overall, 4-4 GBL with the win in handing Somerville (7-2, 7-1 GBL) its first league loss. Jake Simpson led the offensive, going 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Malden hosts Lynn Classical at Pine Banks Monday, May 6 at 4:15 p.m. and Revere on Wednesday, May 8. Malden is at Everett on Thursday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. 0-4 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Team Lynn Classical 3-3 Everett 2-2 0-6 GBL All 8-1 7-2 10-2 8-5 6-3 2-2 2-2 2-3 1-3 2-4 1-5 2-7 0-3 1-3 lion for family welcome centers; $1 million for supplemental staffing at emergency housing assistance program shelters; and $7 million for resettlement agencies and shelter providers to assist families with rehousing, work authorization and English language learning. Other provisions keep in place some pandemic-era programs, set to expire, including allowing restaurants to sell beer, wine and cocktails for take-out; expanding outdoor dining; and allowBHRC | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://if6Dr8AAKxnug7yZm-mcHrh6YKS7y_YtxyaXB1Ky9j4(`̰f3 phcf3 phc PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://fXTxxCwooRd2OCNvIEoDFiGyxEBW5f2Nhl5oQL_CISA x,`)׉ 7cassandra://cY9300txAfwSSAfwdsJJW_MFrPp-sURcFiZ1YcgAd0w͓`J׉ 7cassandra://oUH8BT1G7ow_0LYgHYi20UiNyFjxfo3-DP7BwkLbGrQ"c`̰f3phcט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://5JT9ErMYPWYU0IdIpmF8f_TkK1lla_01_DC6PcvSmA0"l`)׉ 7cassandra://toI-DMEvAEeJrAqn-yX2Vd4eH8DcXsVITmZB7VczWVMa`J׉ 7cassandra://a7pmJmjVU127NfOO8yL-P89PtroHp71iTRyGN50rvm49`̰f3phcӔנf3phcف̟9ׁHhttp://www.Projectdog.comׁ ׁ Јנf3phc؁̘9ׁHhttp://www.Projectdog.comׁ ׁ Јנf3phcׁT̜9ׁHhttp://www.Projectdog.comׁ ׁ Јנf3phcց̘9ׁHhttp://www.Projectdog.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EELPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE 15 ing graduates and students in their last semester of nursing education programs to practice nursing. “I’m proud that this legislation puts us on a responsible path forward without sacrificing our values of treating families with dignity and respect,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This legislative action was warranted because of inaction at the federal level on a challenge of their own creation. Massachusetts has once again shown that we can work together to address complicated issues, as we have done today.” “Ensuring that people exit the shelter system in a timely manner is crucial to the emergency assistance program’s long-term viability,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “This is the current reality due to the status of the migrant crisis, the lack of federal support, the number of people on the waitlist and the revenue challenges facing Massachusetts. It’s also critical that we ensure that folks in the shelter system receive ample support aimed at helping them to successfully enter the workforce, which is exactly what this legislation does.” "Once again the Massachusetts Senate was given the opportunity to do right by our residents and the majority party failed to do so,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton).“The supplemental budget did not have a residency requirement nor prioritization criteria for the right to shelter program and therefore earned a ‘No’ vote from me. In a time when the state budget is being trimmed back, adding nearly half a billion dollars to the right to shelter program which has housed thousands of people who are not Massachusetts residents and has only hemorrhaged money is not the answer." “I firmly believe that the state of Massachusetts cannot continue to afford to fund this program ourselves without jeopardizing many of the countless critical programs we hold dear,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield). “Our emergency shelter system was simply never meant to handle the number of individuals it is housing today and unlike the federal government, who has completely abdicated their responsibility to address the immigration crisis, the commonwealth must have a balanced budget and cannot simply run up debt without any consequences.” (A “Yes” vote is for the supplemental budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes Sen. Jason Lewis Yes RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS (H 4460) House 30-125, rejected an amendment that would change the state’s Right to Shelter Law which requires the state to provide shelter and other necessities to homeless parents with young children, pregnant women and recently the many migrant families arriving in the Bay State. Homeless individuals are not covered by the Right to Shelter law. The amendment would require that people provide proof that they have lived in the state for at least three months to qualify for the program. It also exempts from the requirement a victim of domestic violence or a person whose living situation has been affected by a fire or other natural disaster that occurred in Massachusetts. Amendment supporters said the current interpretation of residency in Massachusetts by the Healey administration is that the person can be in the state for a matter of minutes to qualify to get services. “The emergency housing assistance program is operating under a 7,500-family cap imposed by Gov. Healey, but the demand for services continues to grow and has created a lengthy waitlist,” said House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Imposing a minimum residency requirement of three months is reasonable and will help to ensure that people who are already living in the commonwealth will have access to housing assistance when they need it.” Some amendment opponents said the amendment might be unconstitutional. Others said people from around the world who are the victims of rape, violence and oppression are coming to Massachusetts and the state should not impose residency requirements on these suffering migrants. "I would also just like to underscore, as I did a moment ago, that no families -- whether they are longtime Massachusetts residents or families that are new to the state -- are being put out on the street," said Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley). "We do have these overflow shelters. I don't want anyone to be operating under the assumption that we have Massachusetts residents who are being left out on the street, so once again, I ask you please … reject the residency requirement." (A “Yes” vote is for the 3-month requirement. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino No No PRIORITIZE HOMELESS VETERANS (H 4600) House 27-129, rejected an amendment that would prioritize honorably discharged homeless veterans for eligibility for placement in the shelter assistance program. “Massachusetts is widely recognized as a national leader for the programs and services we provide to our veterans and our shelter system should be reflective of that,” said amendment sponsor GOP Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “No individual who has served their country with valor and dedication should ever be forced to sleep on the street. Ensuring the well-being of homeless veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our country and our commonwealth, is not a policy decision; it’s a moral imperative.” Opponents of the amendment said it is a political stunt designed to make it appear that Democrats are against helping veterans and noted that nothing could be further from the truth. They noted this shelter assistance funding was designed to protect women, children and families. They noted that the Bay State proudly already has some of the best veterans’ benefits in the nation and pointed to increased veterans benefits in the House budget. Rep. Gerard Cassidy (D-Brockton), House chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, previewed a veterans bill being prepared by his committee for consideration in May and said it will provide even more benefits for veterans. "This is not a veterans' bill. This is basically a political ploy,” said Cassidy. (A "Yes" vote is for the amendment giving priority to homeless veterans. A "No" vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino No No HOUSE APPROVES $58 BILLION FISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET (H 460 House 153-4, approved a $58 billion fiscal 2025 state budget after three days of debate. The House version now goes to the Senate which will approve a different version. A House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and then sent to the governor. “This budget builds off the successes of the last few years by prioritizing our residents,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “Whether it is greater investments into programs like housing stability, public transportation or early education, these initiatives are a reflection of our shared values. By reinvesting in the people of the commonwealth, we will continue to make our economy more competitive and equitable for years to come." “We take pride in our collective efforts to develop a budget that mirrors the needs of our constituents,” said Rep. Pat Haddad (D-Somerset), Assistant Vice Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “The fiscal year 2025 budget underscores our dedication to significant investments in healthcare, education, housing, veteran services, energy and environmental services, among other critical areas. Passing this budget will provide vital protection for the cities and towns of the Bay State, particularly amidst fiscal challenges. Our commitment to supporting municipalities has never been more resolute, with local aid emerging as a top priority to sustain essential local services.” “This budget contains billions in taxpayer dollars for illegal migrants, cash bail and $35 million for free phone calls for inmates,” said Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). “All the while in this $58 billion budget, education and local aid are less than 25 percent of the budget. The taxpayers are not the priority in this budget and I can’t support that.” “Clearly Speaker Ron Mariano has one thing on his mind, which is to spend now and figure out the economic mess later,” said Paul Craney, spokesperson for Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “His budget successfully mugs the taxpayers of their hard-earned money and keeps them on the hook to fund new priorities. The speaker’s top three priorities are to spend, spend and spend. His budget has nothing to show in the way of spending restraint or fiscal responsibility. Through budget amendments, the House had several opportunities to reform how they spend our taxpayer money, but they were all shot down. The speaker was unusually cruel to taxpayers of Massachusetts, as spending continues to grow with nothing to show for it.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COLLEGE CREDITS (H 4600) House 25-132, rejected an amendment that would require all public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts to develop and adopt written policies and procedures allowing full acceptance of all appropriate college credits earned by students in advanced placement courses who have successfully completed these courses and have also achieved proficient advanced placement test scores to satisfy these credits. “If a high school student is taking advanced college level courses before graduation and has also achieved satisfactory AP test scores, I think it’s only fair that their hard work be recognized by giving them full credit for these courses once they enroll as a freshman in college,” said House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “With families of college-age students facing large tuition bills, this policy change would help to ease some of their financial burden by giving students the opportunity to begin college with several credits already earned towards their degree.” Amendment opponents said the Higher Education Committee has already approved a separate, more detailed measure that addresses advanced placement. They said the bill will eventually come before the full House and urged members to vote against this less comprehensive amendment and wait for the more detailed bill. Rep. Dave Rogers (D-Cambridge), the House chair of the Higher Education Committee, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to explain his opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino No No $35 MILLION FOR LOCAL AID INSTEAD OF FREE PRISONER PHONE CALLS (H 4600) House 29-125, rejected an amendment that would strike a budget section that provides $35 million to subsidize free phone calls for prisoners; and instead use the $35 million to fund additional unrestricted local aid for cities and towns. “At a time when many cities and towns are struggling to balance their budgets, the House Ways and Means Committee inexplicably opted to fund unrestricted local aid at a level that is $25 million below the governor’s proposal,” said House GOP minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Communities rely on this funding to support a variety of municipal services, including teachers, police, firefighters, libraries and senior centers. The $35 million allocated for unlimited free prisoner phone calls represents a 75 percent increase in the program’s costs, which is unacceptable at a time when revenues are declining and the governor has implemented millions of dollars in … cuts. The state budget is all about setting priorities and boosting local aid represents a more prudent use of our limited state resources.” Amendment opponents say telephone and video calls are a lifeline for people locked in prisons and their families. They said these calls help families keep in touch and can help incarcerated people succeed when they are released from prison into the community. Rep. Mike Day (D-Stoneham), the House chair of the Judiciary Committee,did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to explain his opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment providing $35 million in local aid to cities and towns. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino No No PROTECT CONSUMER WHEN PURCHASING CARS (S 2716) Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters say will modernize protections for consumers in automobile transactions. The bill adds legal safeguards for buyers who purchase used and leased cars in Massachusetts by creating new consumer protections in the car buying process. A key provision expands the Lemon Aid Law by providing consumers seven days from the date of delivery to inspect their vehicle and obtain a full refund if the vehicle fails inspection. Current law provides this return privilege seven days from the date of sale. Other provisions would ensure those who lease a vehicle have the same rights to repossession notice and right to cure as those who finance a vehicle; and increase the used vehicle warranty from 125,000 miles to 150,000 miles – a move supporters say that will protect consumers who purchase more affordable vehicles with higher mileage. Supporters say the bill would expand the rights of car buyers who expect a purchased vehicle to be in a state of good repair and free of problems. “I am … proud that the Senate has passed legislation I have filed to update Massachusetts used vehicle statutes and close existing loopholes in our laws that prevent the attorney general from adequately protecting consumers during a used car purchase,” said sponsor Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough). (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOME OIL LEAKS (S 2737) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would mandate that insurance companies in the Bay State provide residential owners with insurance for damage to home and property caused by a leak in a residential liquid fuel tank or home fuel supply lines. Current law requires that companies make coverage available for owners but supporters say that while coverage is available, there are many documented cases of companies not making owners aware that the coverage is available. They said this often results in homeowners being unaware they do not have insurance coverage until after they experience a liquid fuel tank leak. Supporters said that some 100 homeowners experience an oil leak in Massachusetts every year. They noted that leaks can incur costly damage to the residence itself, but under Massachusetts law owners are responsible for environmental cleanup, which can rise to $100,000 or more, to dispose of contaminated soil and mitigate the spread in surrounding areas. “I am … grateful that the Senate has passed a much needed consumer protection measure to protect homeowners in the event of an accidental home heating oil release so that homeowners aren't saddled with exorbitantly high clean-up costs through no fault of their own,” said Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough), chair of the Financial Service Committee. MUST PAY BROKER FEE (H 4474) – The House gave initial approval to legislation requiring that in real estate transactions, the fees associated with hiring brokers are paid by the party who hires them. “It is common practice in the Massachusetts rental market for landlords to hire brokers to list properties and execute lease agreements,” said sponsor Rep. Paul Schmid. “The landlords then pass off the broker’s fee, often half to a full month rent, onto the tenant making the housing market increasingly unaffordable. This bill would ensure that whoever hires the broker, landlord or tenant, pays the fees. EXTEND TAX BREAKS TO MORE FARMERS (H 2693) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would expand current law and make more farmers eligible for a favorable valuation of property process that results in a tax break. Under current law, to be eligible for the favorable valuation and the resulting tax break, a farmer must own and be farming a minimum of five contiguous acres of land. The bill would reduce the required number to two and not require the acres to be contiguous. Supporters said that farming practices have been modernized and farmers no longer need vast contiguous acreage to grow crops and manage their livestock. They noted that in Eastern Massachusetts, contiguous land is getting harder to acquire. “The bill basically would provide a farmer with multiple parcels of agricultural land the same taxation benefits that a farmer would receive if they owned all their five acres in the same municipality,” said sponsor Rep. James Arciero (D-Westford). “Whenever an owner holds two or more non-contiguous areas of land in one or more subdivisions of the commonwealth equaling not less than five acres, the owner shall have theright to apply for the provisions of this section provided all parcels are within a 10-mile radius of one another, or within the confines of a single municipality. The acreage would have to meet all the requirements for the benefits of this section as if the land was contiguous.” CONDO CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY TAX (H 2982) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would change the current law which removes from a city or town’s property tax rolls BHRC | SEE PAGE 20 ׉ 7cassandra://oUH8BT1G7ow_0LYgHYi20UiNyFjxfo3-DP7BwkLbGrQ"c`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 ~ Legal Notice ~ Page 17 MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BIDS - PROJECT #MHA MK#061819-C GENERAL BIDS The Malden Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for the Amp-2 Electric Conversion project at Suffolk Manor, 312 Bryant St., Malden MA 02148: (100 Units (1 bedroom), in accordance with the documents prepared by MKA Architecture, LLC, 1 Holden St. #3, Brookline MA and GGD Consulting Engineers, Inc., 375 Faunce Corner Road, Suite D, Dartmouth, MA 02747. The Project consists of the re-routing and replacement of hydronic heat piping, central hot and cold-water piping and all cooking ranges with electric units, upgrading of the electric supply with new electric panels in all units. The Work, including all alternates for the project, is estimated to cost $1,300,000.00. All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 05/15/2024 at 12:00PM EDT for filed sub-bids and by 05/22/2024 at 12:00PM EDT for general bids. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by Davis-Bacon. Electronic Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement. TRADES Plumbing HVAC Electrical THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All bids shall be submitted electronically online at www.Projectdog.com no later than the date and time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. Tutorials, instructions and videos on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online as well as in the Instructions to Bidders. For assistance, call Projectdog, Inc at 978-499-9014 (M - F 8:30AM - 5PM). All bids must conform with provisions of Mass. General Law, Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive, M.G.L. c.30 § 39M & to minimum wage rates as required by the Davis/ Bacon Acts subject to the provisions of 29 CFR 5.5 as amended by the U.S. Department of Labor. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and the instructions to Bidders. The MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. General Bid form 5% Bid Deposit Certificate of Vote of Authorization DCAMM Update Statement DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility HUD Form 5369 and 5369A Certificate of Non-Collusive Public Contract - Debarment Form Attestation Statement -Payment of Taxes Form Bid Certification Form 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Contractor Certification Form Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions Form Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form CoCertificate of Bidder regarding EEO HUD Form 2530 Previous Participation Certificate of Compliance Executive Order 11246 Section 3 Compliance Agreement – August 2018 – Section B (pages 12 and 15 only) Certificate of Workmanship Compliance Certificate of Schedule of Compliance Certificate of Insurance No Bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, of the award of the general contract, without the consent of the Malden Housing Authority. Once the Awarding Authority determines the low bidder, it will verify whether the Contractor is eligible by checking the Contractor’s most recent work as listed in the update statement. CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following categories of work – General Construction, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime Update Statement (Form CQ 3). PRE-BID CONFERENCE A Pre-bid conference shall be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10:00AM outside the main entrance to Suffolk Manor, 312 Bryant Street, Malden, MA. BID DOCUMENTS Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer’s check or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company made payable to the Malden Housing Authority in the amount of 5% of the bid proposal. The Bid Deposit shall be satisfactory to the awarding authority and conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the Bid. (A scanned copy shall be included with the electronic bid.) Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available electronically www.Projectdog.com, project code #862048. All plan holders must have an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to download documents, receive project notifications, and to submit bids electronically. Go to www.Projectdog.com and select Sign Up to create an online account. Hard copies may be purchased online or viewed at the offices of Projectdog Inc., 18 Graf Road - Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A free CD-ROM bid set may also be requested by contacting Projectdog – shipping & handling charges apply. OSHA REQUIREMENTS This contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish to the Owner, with the first certified payroll report, documentation indicating that each employee has successfully completed 10 hours of an OSHA course in construction safety and health. This course must be approved by the United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration. RIGHT OF THE AWARDING AUTHORITY TO REJECT BIDS The Malden Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. MINIMUM WAGE RATES Minimum rates of pay have been established for the project by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with Public Law 403 and the Seventy-fourth Congress approved August 10, 1935 as amended. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44 A-J & to minimum wage rates established for the project by the Federal Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). ׉ 7cassandra://a7pmJmjVU127NfOO8yL-P89PtroHp71iTRyGN50rvm49`̰f3 phcf3 phc PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://JqO4YQfsHKgkmSzDP6t_rawaTTlnUaYHPWdcO1HbDdc `)׉ 7cassandra://ATu7GcZe8bR48JgH3ib4XUkAfGpys9kIeVqrRJbCxvs͎`J׉ 7cassandra://B3IxF0biml7hiy_vwtXLtLm66XO9GZIKvqVtBHfl0K0&`̰f3phcט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://IKc2EBqym8cbiOq3CdTgcpr7YPJxqhf7TTKkA3raH-oH`)׉ 7cassandra://-qFRBoAKzB-sPQesbX12dOeZW7Eer0Luhi4dbgwovc4͎u`J׉ 7cassandra://aD76HGlImOelazhaKe8oB1XBye_iMmQiTAtPg7kl_AE)`̰f3phcڔנf3phc̣ 9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Јנf3phctN9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Јנf3phc߁ 4̯9ׁHhttp://denhistoricalsociety.orgׁ ׁ Јנf3phcށ }J9ׁHhttp://www.maׁ ׁ Ј׉E&Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 mouth the previous weekend at the I.T.A.M.’s – how he and his band of ringers would “teach the young pups how to play the game” – locker room ammo delivered to our doorstep. Paul “Pony” Coleman chipped in with 11 points while neutralizing their big guy, holding the legendary George Miller to 12 points. Greg ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF MAKING GIFTS own. It might not be such a good idea to give assets to children too soon. It is always good when children are a little bit hungry. It usually brings out the best in them. A sink or swim mentally takes over. As your children are older and F or many taxpayers, making lifetime gifts can result in estate tax savings, particularly for those taxpayers residing in Massachusetts. No income taxes are paid when the donee of the gift receives the gifted property. Gifting may also allow you to shift income from the top income tax bracket of a parent to a lower income tax bracket of a child or other relative. When you gift to a child, you do have the benefit of seeing your child enjoy the gifted asset during his or her lifetime. You can also get to see how well your child manages the money or other property gifted to him or her. By observing how a child is managing gifted monies, you can adjust going forward by either making additional gifts or by deciding to place property in a trust for the benefit of a son or daughter. Gifting to a child may also offer some asset protection as it might serve to spread out the risk of losing assets. Of course, there cannot be a transfer in defraud of a creditor. A disadvantage to gifting is that you will no longer have legal title to the asset gifted away. The donor of the gift needs to be relatively certain that he or she will not need the asset going forward. Therefore, you should evaluate your financial needs and corresponding resources before you decide to gift away assets. Also, once in the hands of your child, the asset would be at risk for his or her creditors including his or her spouse in a divorce proceeding. You also have to consider whether or not making a gift to a child will take away the child’s incentive to make it on his or her more established, making lifetime gifts in Massachusetts will serve to reduce your taxable estate. Since there is no gift tax in Massachusetts, such gifts result in no gift tax and will escape estate taxation upon your death. Any taxable gift (i.e. gifts to any donee each year in excess of $18,000) will serve to reduce your Massachusetts $2,000,000 estate tax lifetime exemption for purposes of being required to file a Massachusetts estate tax return. If you gave $2million to your son Charlie during your lifetime and still had a $500,000 bank account in your name upon your death, the $500,000 would be taxed as part of your Massachusetts taxable estate because you still owned the $500,000 at the time of your death and you used up your $2million estate tax filing threshold exemption. Therefore, even though your gross estate was under $2million at the time of your death, all of the $500,000 would be subject to the estate tax. Many taxpayers do not realize this is how the Massachusetts estate tax works. However, giving away the $2million may very well have saved $99,600 in Massachusetts estate taxes. There is not too much concern with federal estate taxes for most people as the federal lifetime exemption is now over $13million for each decedent’s estate. However, if the 2017 tax act is not extended, the federal estate tax exemption will drop to approximately $6million come January 1, 2026. Also keep in mind whether you give directly to a child or to an irrevocable Trust, you do start the five-year look back period for purposes of protecting assets as part of a Medicaid asset protection plan. 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. “Son of Paul” Phaneuf and adopted Malden boy via Melrose Dave Johnson combined for 20. Both shot exceptionally well this evening, hitting just about every shot they took – an amazing display of shooting accuracy. The Lynch brothers, Danny and Jerry, added 14 between them. Danny bullied his way to the hoop for 8 and Jerry finessed his way for 6. Danny also received a “T.” Danny was from “Parts Unknown.” PU were known to be hotheads. Insert smiley face. • Mr. James was a hair salon in Malden back in the day. Choff had a nice head of hair at the time (think Barry Gibbs meets David Cassidy). This was his goto place to get his moss ready for weekend nights – ready to party at the many discos, singles bars and piano lounges that dotted Route 1 during this era. As I previously noted, Choff would recruit ringers that he had played with in college and in various hoop leagues around Greater Boston. This particular team uncharacteristically carried a few of Cliff’s old friends from Amerige Park, who would be replaced in the ensuing years with non-Maldonians named Polange, Pike, Morrison and Lovallo. Well, you get the good-natured ribbing I am giving Cliff, right? So anyway, tonight Cliff brings in a defensive bulldog from Somerville, Tony Borgasano, and Arlington’s very own Eddie Woods to help balance out the homegrown talent – to no avail – Cliff paced Mr. James with 20 points in the process, taking most of the shots for his team that night. Eddie chipped in with 13 and “Hand~Legal Notice~ some George” Miller had 12 with a bucket full of rebounds to match. Dave McNary (who also took his fair share of shots) was held to 6 by some dogged defense from Dave Johnson. Old war horse Bobby Hyde had 2 points but was invaluable under the boards and on the defensive end. Cliff’s brother Bert produced a goose egg. By ’79 inertia had set in with Cliff’s little brother. His hoop career took a back seat to more pressing issues in his life. Insert great big smiley face. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – that was fun to write. Hope you enjoyed it and took it in the spirit in which it was written. The Malden Men’s Recreational League ran approximately 15 years, give or take. Larry Gilbert and I started the league at Green Street Park in 1978 (I believe) with a handful of mostly neighborhood-based teams – Al Small and Tommy Restuccia from Linden Park as well as Devir, Amerige, Green Street and Harvard Street squads. Bragging rights were your reward that first year of competition. We expanded in 1979. I kid Cliff about his ringers. It was Choff and all those great teams he cobbled together that elevated the league into one of the best and most competitive Rec Leagues on the North Shore. Thank you for that, Choff. Cliff, as always, thinking outside the box. Eventually the league drew the cream of the hoop crop like Somerville’s Dave Knight and Mike Philpot, Medford’s Ray Buckland and Mike Hodnet, Providence College’s Rudy Williams, Chelsea’s Jay Ash and Bobby Chew, Lynnfield’s Chuckie Cavallaro, Saint Joseph’s stud “Dashing Dennis” Cakert and so on and so on. The league was eventually handed over to one of the best hoopsters Malden ever produced, John Furlong. Furgie took the league home sometime in the mid ’90’s and the rest (as they say) is history. It was fun. It was super competitive. Great friends were made. We live today with lifelong memories. What do ya say, Furgie?! Postscript: The photo, my Devir Park team morphing into the Stadium Café by 1980. The Stadium in those days was owned by the Settemio brothers, Billy and Dommy. They were located where John Brewer’s Tavern once sat. Before that location the Stadium was on Medford Street – owned by the Marinellis – located between Commercial Street and Canal. Billy and Dommy would feature “3 Stooges Night.” A couple times a year they would choose a slow night and play Stooges all evening on VHS tapes on the TV located in the corner; SRO until the Howard family got wind of it and sent a cease-and-desist letter to the brothers Settemio. But I digress. This 1980 team expanded to 7 players and, yes, the gym pants were short. I kid Cliff about ringers; I was no angel myself when it came to foreign-born talent. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. ~Legal Notice~ INVITATION FOR BID CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. c 30b from Contractors for: Purchase of Firearms Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@Cityofmalden.org after Tuesday, May 7, 2024, AT 10:00 A.M. Sealed Bids will be received until WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024, AT 10:00 A.M., at the City of Malden Controller’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden MA 02148. Bids will not be accepted nor may submitted Bids be corrected, modified, or withdrawn after the deadline for submission. Following the submission deadline, Bids received within the time specified will be publicly opened and read-aloud. All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid, bid deposits, payable to the City of Malden, shall be either in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company. The City may reject any and all bids in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller May 3, 2024 ׉ 7cassandra://B3IxF0biml7hiy_vwtXLtLm66XO9GZIKvqVtBHfl0K0&`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 19 Malden Historical Society presents ‘History of the Massachusett Tribe’ A s the City of Malden celebrates the 375th anniversary of the Town’s 1649 founding, we should remember that native people were living in the area long before European settlers arrived. On Tuesday, May 7, the Malden Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Maccario Room of the Malden Public Library (36 Salem St.). After a brief business meeting, guest speaker Thomas (Spirit Tree) Green will present a talk on “The History of the Massachusett Tribe.” Covering territory from Cape Ann to Cape Cod, his talk will explore the history of the region’s native people before, during and after their encounters with European settlers. You might hear familiar names like Nanepashemet and some that are less familiar. Come prepared to learn something new and bring your questions! Following the talk there will be time to socialize and enjoy refreshments. Thomas “Spirit Tree” Green is a descendant of the Neponer. He is also an indigenous artist focused on quahog shell and seed-bead jewelry as well as traditional indigenous regalia. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1887, the Malden Historical Society is a nonprofi t, all-volunteer organization that is always looking for new members as well as volunteers to help with its collections, exhibits and other projects. Anyone with an interest in history who wants to learn more can attend one of their meetings or visit www.maldenhistoricalsociety.org. THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY Guest speaker Thomas (Spirit Tree) Green. (Courtesy photo) set band of Massachusett who gathered at the praying town of Ponkapoag. He is the Massachuset-Ponkapoag Tribal Council Inc. Board of Directors Vice President and Chair of the Tribe’s History Preservation Committee. 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Most providers off er plans under $50 monthly, and you can often fi nd additional discounts for things like bundling with a cellphone plan or signing an annual contract. Another way to save some money is to buy your own equipment. Most internet service providers charge around $15 per month to rent a modem and router from them. But you can buy your own for as little as $100, which will pay for itself within the fi rst year. 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. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) Invitation to Bid for Demolition of a Residential Building at 31 Granite Street, Malden, MA General Bid Deadline: 5/28/2024 1:00 PM Description: School is seeking bids for the demolition of a residential building at 31 Granite Street, Malden, MA. Plans and specifications will be available on May 1st by requesting from Al Carrier (MVRCS Project Manager) by email to al@carrier-associates.com. A site walk through is scheduled for 11:00am on Monday 5/13/24 at 31 Granite Street, Malden, MA. Expect work to begin on 6/21/2024 and conclude by 8/1/2024. Bids are to be delivered to: Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, 4 Laurel Street, Malden, MA 02148 Attn.: Rick Veilleux 781 388-0222 x2005, rveilleux@mvrcs.org May 03, 2024 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 the land of a large-scale condominium project during the construction phase. The bill would keep the land on the tax rolls during the constructions phase. Supporters say that this problem is more of an issue on multi-phased projects where a fi rst phase of a condominium development gets built, and for whatever reason other phases of the project languish. "I fi led the bill … to support municipal assessors as they assess their municipal property tax revenue,” said sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). "We want to ensure that municipalities receive all the revenue to which they are entitled in order to fully provide for esPUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD A Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 108, Malden, MA 02148 on May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the application of Some Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Thaiger Den, 157 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. Application is being made for an on premises S12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Lee A. Kinnon, Chairman Andrew Zeiberg, Member Paul Lee, Member Dated: May 3, 2024 ~ Legal Notice ~ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS North Suburban Consortium 5-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan Consulting Services The Malden Redevelopment Authority d/b/a City of Malden Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, as agent for and representative member of, the North Suburban Consortium (“NSC”) is soliciting proposals from qualified professional consultants to provide planning services, technical advice and assistance in connection with the preparation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (“Con Plan”) required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant to its HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”) and Community Development Block Grant Program (“CDBG”). The Con Plan will cover the eight communities comprising the NSC: Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere and Winthrop. The Con Plan will support the combined HOME entitlement grant for these eight communities, as well as the CDBG entitlement grants for the four member communities that receive a regular CDBG entitlement grant: Malden, Medford, Arlington, and Revere. Proposals are due 12:00 pm on May 20, 2024. To request a copy of the RFP, please email Kristina Tseng ktseng@cityofmalden.org. CITY OF MALDEN Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development April 26, May 3, 2024 sential service demands." "This is about fairness and equity,” said Kevin Rudden, Legislative Chair of the State Assessors Association. “Communities currently lose the value and property tax revenue of a condominium project during a multi-phase project, particularly if it’s delayed.That means other homeowners must make up for that lost revenue.This fi xes that so the value of the property and its revenue to the community is not lost during construction phases.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of April 22-26, the House met for a total of 26 hours and 57 minutes and the Senate met for a total of fi ve hours and six minutes. Mon. April 22 House11:01 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. Tues.April 23 No House session No Senate session Wed. April 24 House11:01 a.m. to 8:33 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. April 25 House11:02 a.m. to 8:46 p.m. Senate 12:22 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Fri. April 26 House10:00 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. 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. ׉ 7cassandra://Re0Y4fE6qTK9WlsAvyumi1_szJ1cLb3YD0mqouYBgoI#`̰f3 phc׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 21 OBITUARIES Ciriaco Dello Iacono Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Ciriaco was a longtime resident of Malden and a parking enforcement offi cer for the City of Malden for over 20 years. He will be remembered for his passion for cooking and baking. Ciriaco also enjoyed growing his vegetable garden in the summer months along with his passion for wine making. Ciriaco was the beloved father of Christina M. Dello Iacono of Everett and Linda A. Dello Iacono of Malden. He was the longtime companion of Antonetta Luongo of Norwood and her children Frank and Maria. He is also survived by many family members in Italy. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Ciriaco’s life at the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden on Friday May 3rd at 10:00am. A visiting hour will be held at the church from 9:00am-10:00am prior to the mass. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Sue (Klepper) Picardi Of Malden. Passed away peacefully at home on April For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Water and Sewer Rates FY25 Legal Notice City of Malden Public Hearing Public Works Commission There will be a Public Hearing conducted by the Public Works Commission on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Conference Room #108, Malden, MA., regarding FY25 Water and Sewer Rates. Karen M. Bourque, Clerk Public Works Commission May 03, 10, 2024 23, 2024 at the age of 81. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-inlaw, aunt, cousin and friend to many, she was kind and giving and loved her family, above all. She is survived by her husband, John Picardi; her son, David Tobin (Trish Muyco-Tobin); her daughter, Kathleen Benoit (Donny Cordeiro); her grandchildren, Lauren Maniscalco and David Benoit; and her sister, Lois Cole. Born Orpha Sue on July 16, 1942 to Fount and Alma Klepper in Harrison, Arkansas, she was the youngest of fi ve sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents; her fi rst husband, Ronald L. Tobin; and sisters Aena Mae Beavers, Angele Lee and Hallene Huddlestun. A private interment will take place on May 3, 2024, when she will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery on Cape Cod. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at http:// alz.org. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 1. Miles Standish was the caption of what ship? 2. On May 3, 1978, the fi rst spam email ever was sent – on what internet predecessor? 3. In what year did the Olympic Games at the Paris Exposition Universelle include fi reman’s drills, carrier pigeons and ballooning: 1876, 1900 or 1941? 4. According to the Dull Men’s Club, data shows that “10-minute bursts of activity” doing household chores benefi ts what? 5. May 4 is Bird Day; the Bird Day founder suggested that students should recite “bird facts and proverbs” like “A bird in the bush is worth two in the __”? PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD A Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 108, Malden, MA 02148 on May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the application of The Fat Tiger, Inc. D/B/A The Fat Tiger, 166 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA For a Transfer of License for on premises S12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License from Malden Sky, Inc D/B/A Omori Izakaya and Sushi. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Lee A. Kinnon, Chairman Andrew Zeiberg, Member Paul Lee, Member Dated: May 3, 2024 6. What substance (starts with “t”) makes redwood tree bark red? 7. What language does the name of the 1955 Little Richard song “Tutti Frutti” come from? 8. On May 5, 1809, Connecticut’s Mary Kies was the fi rst American female to receive a patent, which was for weaving straw, silk and thread to make what accessory? 9. What six letter word ends in “mt”? 10. Where is the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World”: Paris, France; Macon, Georgia; or Osaka, Japan? 11. On May 6, 1957, was the last episode of what sitcom that had a Cuban costar? 12. What is the collective noun for a bunch of bananas? 13. May is AAPI Heritage Month; what does AAPI stand for? 14. On May 7, 1840, what composer of “Swan Lake,” “The Nutcracker” and the “1812 Overture” was born? 15. Who is the Greek Goddess of Spring? 16. On May 8, 1961, the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc. chose what nickname? 17. How are Diana, Florence and Mary similar? 18. What German word means “desire to hike”? 19. What island country gets most of its energy geothermally and from hydroelectricity? 20. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother’s Day on the second Monday of May; what is the day’s traditional fl ower? ANSWERS 1. The Mayfl ower 2. The U.S. Defense Dept.’s Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPAnet) 3. 1900 4. Health (“lowers risks of heart attack, stroke, and death”) 5. Hand 6. Tannin 7. Italian (means “all fruits”) 8. Hats 9. Dreamt 10. Macon 11. “I Love Lucy” (Desi Arnaz) 12. Hand 13. Asian American and Pacifi c Islander 14. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 15. Persephone 16. New York Mets 17. They are fi rst names of The Supremes (last names: Ross, Ballard and Wilson, respectively) 18. Wanderlust 19. Iceland 20. 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