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CTE E Friday, July 12, 2024 Having Fun on the Fourth of July An architect’s rendering of the proposed bike connection to Malden Square via Dartmouth Street. Old Town Trolley Tours celebrates Grand Opening of new headquarters in Malden ‘Boston’s Original Storyteller’ LET THE FUN BEGIN: Shown from left to right, are: Mayor Gary Christenson, July 4th Host Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, Mickey Levine and Mayor’s Administrative Offi cer Kathleen Manning Hall are ready to work the July 4th festivities on the Lincoln Commons. Fourth of July photo highlights begin on page 10. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Vote Donato Sept. 3 From left: Old Town Trolley Tours VP of Operations Ed Swift IV, Old Town Trolley Tours-Boston General Manager Tim Carr, Historic Tours of America Regional Manager Chris Crompton, Mayor Gary Christenson, Historic Tours of America CEO Chris Belland, Malden Chamber of Commerce President Hilda Torres, Historic Tours of America Chief Operating Offi cer Charlie Brazil, Malden Offi ce of Strategic Planning & Community Development Executive Director Deborah Burke and Fleet Manager Bob Gibson. See story on page 5. 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A separate bill passed by the Mass. House in June – H.4804 – did not include plans for the stadium. If passed by the Senate, the measure would have to be resolved in a joint conference committee. The 43-acre parcel, which is located at 173 Alford St., is considered a part of the Mystic River Designated Port Area (DPA). The DPA designation would have to be removed for the stadium proj8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Shown above is an artist’s rendering of the proposed professional soccer stadium in Everett. (Courtesy Photo) ect to move forward. Even with the removal of DPA designation, the proposal would still undergo state environment reviews. The project also includes a fouracre waterfront park. The bill stipulates that if the stadium and waterfront park are not permitted and constructed within five years, the DPA would be restored. In an April hearing, Revolution President Brian Bilello testified before a State House committee that the Kraft Group had signed agreements with trade union Unite Here and the Teamsters to build the project. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said during the April hearing that it would cost around $100 million to clean the site, and touted the economic and environmental benefits of building the stadium. “There’s no other industry that’s going to come here and spend that money to clean that up,” Mayor DeMaria testified in April. State Senator Sal DiDomenico of Everett told State House News Service that “signing this bill will allow the public process to move forward on a project that will be an economic catalyst and environmental win for my constituents. This will open up the possibility for hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment, cleanup of a hazardous waste site, create good paying jobs and open our waterfront for the public to enjoy.” The Revolution have played in Gillette Stadium since 2001. Before that, the team played in the former Foxboro Stadium from 1996, when the team was founded, until 2001. www.810bargrille.com Chelsea man pleads guilty to federal charges of selling fraudulent Social Security and ‘Green Cards’ R ecently, a Chelsea man pleaded guilty to selling fraudulent Social Security cards and Legal Permanent Resident cards – often referred to as “Green Cards.” Wilberto Sandoval Mazariego, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful transfer of a document or authentication feature. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing for Oct. 3, 2024. During an investigation into Tomas Xirum for selling fraudulent Green Cards and fraudulent Social Security cards, law enforcement allegedly identified Sandoval Mazariego as the creator of the fraudulent documents Xirum was selling. Following Xirum’s arrest in August 2022, law enforcement found a text message string between Xirum and Sandoval Mazariego that contained approximately 568 attachments. GUILTY | SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://brSCDQ9rWfzWqY-OsMVJe8lNDjpKB9wvoTnV_W_f8Ec.`̰f(p Qގ׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 3 Massachusetts House Passes Economic Development Bond Bill The Malden delegation supported legislation including billions in bond authorizations, tax credits, and additional policy initiatives it may remain competitive for years to come. I am particularly thankful to my house colleagues for supporting Project Labor Agreements, the workforce investment trust fund, consumer protections and transparency around ticket sales, and many other critical policy initiatives included in this bill.” “I am so proud of the fact that the Massachusetts House of Representatives has put together an economic bill that will invest in our future, business innovation, job creation, and sustainable economic development,” said State Representative Paul Donato (D – Medford). “By enhancing infrastructure and proBILL | SEE PAGE 4 Steven Ultrino State Representative B OSTON – Monday, July 1, 2024 – Last Thursday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H. 4789, An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership. This bill included an array of investments and policy initiatives that aim to bolster support for workers and businesses, particularly in the life sciences, clean energy technology, and manufacturing industries, while retaining a larger focus on making Massachusetts more affordable and competitive. Funded at $3.40 billion in bond authorizations, with an additional $700 million worth of tax credits, the legislation strives to ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared to lead the innovation industries of the future. Through targeted investments and tax credits, the House Economic Development bond bill provides support and resources to companies at the forefront of innovation here in the Commonwealth – further securing Massachusetts position as a regional hub for the life sciences and clean energy technology industries. On the other hand, this piece of legislation enhances protections and support for workers through investments Paul Donato State Representative in workforce development initiatives. H.4789 reflects the House’s commitment of promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth while positioning Massachusetts as a leader in rising, vital industries. In addition to $3.4 billion in bond authorizations and $700 million in tax credits, the legislation incorporated policy initiatives including: • Project Labor Agreements (PLAs): authorizes public agencies or municipalities to use PLAs if it is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and directs the Department of Labor Standards to promulgate regulations to increase diversity of contractors in PLAs. • Workforce Investment Trust Fund: requires funds from the Workforce Investment Trust Fund to be competitively granted through existing workforce development programs that develop and strengthen workforce opportunities for low-income communities or vulnerable youth and young adults. Allows for funds to be granted to programs that provide opportunities for intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. and to facilitate work permits, professional credentialing, or Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative other workforce opportunities for non-citizens residing lawfully in Massachusetts. • Ticket Sales: makes several changes to modernize ticket sales laws and increase consumer protections, including increased audits and testing of paperless systems, clear and conspicuous fee disclosures, and guaranteed refunds in case of canceled events and other circumstances • Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations: requires commercial EV charging stations to be registered with division of standards under Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) on a form developed by the division before offering charging services to the public. 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On June 5, 2024, the Massachusetts House passed its own version of the bill, and on July 8, 2024, a Conference Committee was appointed to reconcile differences between the two bill versions before it is sent to Governor Maura Healey for her signature and/or other actions. “The biggest challenge to keeping young adults and working families in Massachusetts is the high cost of housing, especially in the greater Boston area,” said Senator Lewis. “This legislation is a major step forward in addressing the housing shortage and tackling the high rents and home prices that are putting aff ordable housing out of reach for so many people.” Provisions in the Aff ordable Homes Act include: ● Spurring construction of affordable housing units by authorizing up to $425 million for the Housing Stabilization and Investment Trust fund, working with municipalities, nonprofi ts and developers to support housing preservation, new construction and rehabilitation projects for affordable rental units. 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Member FDIC | Member DIF one of the 29 communities that were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ● Building sustainably by authorizing up to $275 million for innovative, sustainable and green housing initiatives ● Maintaining essential infraJason Lewis State Senator vation across the 43,000 units of state-aided public housing to ensure that the state’s public housing infrastructure remains safe, modern and sustainable. ● Supporting fi rst-time homebuyers by authorizing up to $200 million for the CommonWealth Builder Program to further the production of housing in gateway cities for fi rst-time homebuyers. The legislation also includes authorization of up to $50 million for MassDreams, a program that provides down payment and closing cost grants to fi rst-time homebuyers who meet the program’s eligibility criteria and who currently live in BILL | FROM PAGE 3 moting job growth, this bill will ensure that Massachusetts continues to remain at the forefront of economic advancement. We look forward to the positive impact this legislation will bring to the entire commonwealth, residents, and businesses.” structure by authorizing up to $375 million for HousingWorks, a program that awards grants to municipalities and other public entities for a variety of infrastructure-related projects that facilitate housing construction ● Addressing regional equity by authorizing up to $150 million to address the unique housing needs of rural towns, seasonal communities and mid-sized communities ● Protecting tenants from broker fees to ensure that buyers are not burdened with unexpected costs by requiring that real estate brokers’ fees be paid solely by the party that contracted with them, and promoting transparency and fairness throughout real estate transactions ● Establishing the Office of Fair Housing and the Offi ce of Livable Communities and Communities Services to set the Commonwealth on a path to address many decades of housing “This comprehensive economic development bill makes critical investments into major sectors of the Commonwealth’s economy, while also including consumer protection provisions and tax credits,” said State Representative Lipper-Garabedian (D – Melrose). “I was proud to join my colleagues in supporting discrimination by prioritizing equity issues in housing across the state, ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all residents, and off ering technical assistance to cities and towns that often lack dedicated housing staff . ● Introducing a process for tenants to seal their eviction records in cases of no-fault evictions and other limited scenarios to protect vulnerable tenants from the long-term stigma of eviction records and enhance their ability to secure future housing ● Prohibiting the banning or unreasonable restriction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones to promote fl exible housing options and enable homeowners to create additional living spaces, which increases housing supply and provides more aff ordable rental options within established neighborhoods ● Establishing a homeownership tax credit that will be available for the production of homeownership units for households that make up to 120 percent of the area median income, which incentivizes housing production and promotes homeownership opportunities this legislation that will ensure Massachusetts remains a leader in leading industries, such as life sciences, while maintaining aff ordability for our residents.” H. 4789 was passed 155-2 by the House of Representatives on June 27th, 2024. 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The company’s iconic trolleys will continue to entertain visitors all about Boston’s captivating history, and the new headquarters will serve as a central hub for administrative, marketing and maintenance activities. “Our company has locations in eight cities around the country, so we are familiar with working with local governments. Working with the City of Malden has been exceptional in every way. They were responsive and helpful at every turn, and we would not have been able to build our new facility without them,” said CEO Chris Belland of Historic Tours of America, Old Town Trolley Tours’ parent company. The new facility is equipped with modern amenities and advanced technology, enabling the company to further enhance its operations and provide an even more exceptional experience for its guests. The newly renovated 45,000 square foot facility marks a new chapter for the company, providing a vibrant hub for operations with modern offi ce spaces, expansive garage and maintenance bays and a state-of-the-art training center. The company is actively recruiting and training new employees, with a focus on providing opportunities for local residents to join their team. “We are incredibly honored to be the new home of such an iconic Boston company and appreciate the employment opportunities they bring for our residents. We look forward to many years of collaborative partnership in the city of Malden,” said Mayor Christenson. “Since buying this property, everyone in the City of Malden has been overwhelmingly helpful as we worked to turn this property into our new home. 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Malden in 1966 was designated as an “All American City.” All American banners were flying high across our main streets and Malden had the swagger of a city on the rise; the future looked bright going into 1967, and in honor of the 57th anniversary of the Summer of Love here is a snapshot of Malden as we appeared in that lazy, crazy, hazy yesteryear: ● “Torby” Macdonald represented us in Washington. Malden’s John Volpe was Governor. Walter Kelliher was Mayor. Paul H. Phaneuf was the Superintendent of Schools. The legendary Bill Tighe was the football head coach at the High School. The equally legendary Eddie Melanson was the Director of Athletics and Physical Education. ● Straight outta Malden Catholic, Dante Diserio, (the late) Chris Maher (who would later go on to form the popular Boston punk band, the Suede Cowboys), Joe Petruzzelli aka Joe Pet (who would later go on to fame playing with Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and Boston legend Rick Berlin) and Anthony Ciulla form the garage/psyche band Jagged Edges. ● Michigan Governor George Romney is trying to persuade Massachusetts Governor John Volpe not to enter the 1968 GOP New Hampshire Presidential Primary. Romney figures having Volpe in the primaries will draw his support away. Volpe is being mentioned in some circles as a GOP Vice Presidential candidate in 1968. Volpe has deep Malden ties and calls the All-American City home. ● The Vietnam War is raging. It is dividing the country. Tens of thousands gather in Washington (and around the rest of the country) to protest. Malden is no exception. ● On May 29, Army SSGT Edwin Casaletto of Malden dies when his jeep crashes while on Tour of Duty in South Vietnam. His name can be viewed on Panel 21E, Row 9 on the Vietnam Veterans Wall. Many brave Maldonians will go off to fight in Southeast Asia; you can view memorials to the ones that did not come home scattered across the city. ● Cable TV came to Malden in 1968. C.A.T.V., as cable was called in those days, may be “piped” into the homes of Malden subscribers via a community antenna service come the new year. Malden, Medford and Somerville are the first communities in the Metro Boston area to take any definite steps towards bringing the miracle of C.A.T.V. to their residents. ● There was no Square killing, environmentally hostile, citizen unfriendly building in the middle of Pleasant Street! ● Muhammad Ali is stripped of his Heavyweight Boxing title for refusing to be inducted into the army. ● The 4th of July winners at Trafton Park as reported by Councilor John Drummey and Chairman Mike Trodden were (future Boston Bruins star) Andy Brickley, who won the boys sixyear-old race, and Mike Duggan and Danny Murray, who won the three-legged boys race ages nine to 11. At Forestdale, the age 9-11 boys sack race was won by Greg Lucey and partner Ricky Taich. Cathy Winslow won the 11-12 girls sack race, and Mark Angrisano participated in the bean bag game for boys three to five. ● Waitresses are wanted at the Kernwood in Dartmouth Street. ● In early ’67 Malden resident Albert DeSalvo (aka the alleged Boston Strangler) is sentenced to life in prison. DeSalvo lived on Florence Street and would frequent many of the bars in the area, such as the West End Grille and Charlie Brown’s on Pleasant Street. ● Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band featuring Lisbon Street’s Norman “Spirit in the Sky” Greenbaum have a Billboard Top 100 hit in 1967 with their “psychedelic” number “The Eggplant That Ate Chicago.” ● The average cost for a gallon of gas is 33 cents. The average cost for a new home is $14,250. The average yearly income for an American is $7,300. ● The Monterey International Pop Festival is taking place in California featuring most of the ’60s icons, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, the Steve Miller Band, Simon & Garfunkel and the Grateful Dead. Malden’s Dan Doherty is there and remembers MOST of it! ● Dandy Donuts on Pleasant Street announces that they are now selling “Dairy Freeze” in cones for 15 and 25 cents. ● On July 8-16 the Lone Ranger will appear at Pleasure Island in Wakefield. ● By midsummer the Boston Red Sox have captured the hearts and minds of ALL New England (and almost everybody in Malden) with their thrilling rush to the pennant. Cellar dwellers for the previous 25-plus years, Dick Williams and his team of “cardiac kids” will go on to change the baseball culture in New England and usher in the era of excellence (for the most part, anyway) that we all enjoy today. ● Overflow crowds were reOctober 2, 1967, Malden Evening News ported at the Hibernian Hall, the VFW, the American Legion, the Jewish War Veterans, the Irish American, the East Side AA, the Italian American Citizens Club, the Italian American War Veterans Post and the DAV Hall for the Sunday pennant-clinching game versus Minnesota in September. ● Meanwhile in Boston night spots like ‘Your Father’s Mustache,’ ‘The Improper Bostonian,’ ‘The Mad Russian’ and the ‘Candy Lounge’ are reporting large Friday and Saturday night crowds for the game. ● Born in Malden 1967: Paul “Quadzilla” DeMayo (rest in peace), world class bodybuilder. ● Born in Malden 1967: Gary DiSarcina, professional baseball player. ● Interracial marriage is declared constitutional by the Supreme Court in the Loving v. Virginia case. This decision barred Virginia and by implication other states from making interracial marriage a crime. ● Suffolk Sq. guy Ed “Mingo” Ames, formerly of the Ames Brothers, scores a huge international hit with “My Cup Runneth Over.” ● Principal Inez M. Carter of Beebe Jr. High School at the Beebe Graduation Ceremony gave the “Lions Club Citizen Athlete” award to Steven Caiazzo and Irwin Zalko. At the same award ceremony, John “Trixie” Trischitta, Gary Campsmith and Paul Gennetti received a certificate and letter in baseball. ● In July diploma recipients at the Rockland Nursery School included Jill Weiner, Mike and Kevin Hannon (brothers of Mary “Ms. Pisa Pizza” Hannon!) and Paul Lussier. ● “Bewitched,” “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Hogan’s Heroes” were making people laugh. To this day nobody can figure out how a program about a German P.O.W. Camp during World War II could be funny! ● At Beebe, Judy (the future “Fabulous Judy”) Repucci, Diane Marsinelli and Donna Angelo made the seventh grade honor role. ● Israel is fighting for its life as they battle Egyptian forces across the Suez in what will become known as the “Six Day War.” ● In June, Rabbi Judea B. Miller of Temple Tifereth Israel on Salem Street announced that the Synagogue will hold a special service and prayer for the State of Israel still fighting for its life. In July a swastika is discovered painted on a brick wall on Holden Street. ● Mister Sub at 220 Pleasant St. is offering a “Special of the Week” – pizza’s (any combo) for $1.25. ● At the third Malden Babe MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://PdPhxGxAZZ24Qa6_d65AjHUz_ar2X9f-LxSNU6jGgc8&c`̰f(p Qޒ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 7 GUILTY | FROM PAGE 2 Xirum would regularly text Sandoval Mazariego pictures of unknown persons along with a name, date of birth and country of birth – to which Sandoval Mazariego would later respond with pictures of Social Security cards and/or Green Cards with the person’s photo and information that Xirum provided. On Aug. 17, 2023, Sandoval Mazariego sold a fraudulent MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 poses to transform City streets including Middlesex Street, Dartmouth Street, Charles Street and Canal Street in the downtown to create a safe walking and riding experience. The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is managing the planning process. The City will hold a community meeting to present the current design of the project and discuss design issues. General public input is welcomed at this event. The goal of the project is to create improved, comGreen Card and a fraudulent Social Security card to an undercover agent. On Oct 3, 2023, Sandoval Mazariego was arrested after leaving his Chelsea residence. During a search of his residence, all items necessary to produce counterfeit forms of identification were found, including two laminators, card stock paper, photo paper, glue, trimmers and printers. Also recovered were nine Legal Permanent Resident cards, six Social fortable, landscaped and aesthetically pleasing facilities for all users. The next community meeting to present and discuss the current design concept will be Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 PM at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 105. A zoom link is available at https://cityofmalden.zoom. us/j/98059681600?pwd=WMLvNh91Z56sx8XxGKbZP0qYpSbqca.1 The City is utilizing grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, and the Security cards and five driver’s licenses. Five of the recovered Social Security cards contained the names provided by the undercover agent to Sandoval Mazariego as part of the investigation. A total of $17,095 in cash was also recovered from the residence. Sandoval Mazariego was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2023. On Aug. 21, 2023, Xirum pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawful transfer of docuSolomon Foundation to prepare design plans for the project. Design work will continue over the next year. Additional public meetings will be scheduled. Final design plans will be submitted to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Transportation next summer. 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Higginson, Skelton, and Bright, that in case they could not agree who should ‘inhabit at Massachusetts-Bay,’ they should ‘make choice of one of the three by lot,’ and he, on whom the lot should fall, should ‘go with his family to perform that work.’” In 1629, Rev. Francis Higginson (1588–1630), a prominent Puritan preacher, led the fi rst large group of settlers (the Higginson Fleet) to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. As a famous Captain John Smith, the fi rst explorer of the future Massachusetts Bay Colony, wrote in his book “The True Travels, Adventures, and Observations of Captain John Smith," “Now in this year 1629, a great company of people [the Higginson Fleet] of good rank, zeal, means, and quality have made a great stock, and with six good ships in the months of April Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Higginson wrote in his book, “One of the ships, the George Bonaventure, was a strong vessel of about three hundred tons burden, with twenty pieces of ordnance, and manned by about thirty mariners. It was commanded by Thomas Cox and carried fi fty-two planters and provisions, twelve mares, thirty kine, and some goats. Among the passengers were Rev. Samuel Skelton and his family, consisting of his wife Susanna and three children: Samuel, aged six; Susanna, four; and Mary, nearly two.” Rev. Samuel Skelton (1592–1644) served as curate of Sempringham, Lincolnshire, and chaplain of the Earl of Lincoln. He was “a man of gracious speech, full of faith, and furnished by the Lord with gifts from above,” reserved “in his manners,” and had respectable “talents and attainments.” Gov. John Endecott, who admired Skelton and considered him his spiritual father, invited Skelton to serve as a minister of the colony. Skelton became the fi rst pastor of the First Church of Salem. “The Talbot, Thomas Beecher, master, was also a strong ship of three hundred tons, with nineteen pieces of ordnance, and manned by thirty mariners. It carried about one hundred planters and, as freight, six goats, fi ve great pieces of ordnance, oatmeal, pease, and all kinds of munitions and provisions suffi cient for the plantation for a year. Several servants of the Pilgrims came in this vessel at this time, and also Mr. Higginson and his family, consisting of his wife Ann and children, John, the eldest, aged twelve, Francis, Timothy, Theophilus, Samuel, Mary, Ann, Charles, and Neophytus.” After his arrival in Salem, Rev. Francis Higginson became the teacher of the congregation. “A zealous and profi table preacher, he drew up a confession of faith.” His voyage journal and diary, in which he gave very detailed descriptions of the journey, colonial lands and nature, were published in 1630. Because of his weak health, the hardships during the fi rst winter and the exhausting fever, he died in 1630. Capt. Thomas Beecher (bef. 1600–1637) from Whitechapel, England, became one of the early members of the church of Boston and was admitted freeman on November 6, 1632. He settled at Charlestown and signed the covenant of the Charlestown church on Nov. 2, 1632. He was one of the fi rst selectmen of Charlestown and one of its representatives at the fi rst Court of Deputies in May 1634, and in 1635-36. In May 1635, he was appointed by the General Court a captain of the fort at Castle Island. “The Lion’s Whelp, John Gibbs, master, was a ship of one hundred and twenty tons, well-proportioned and fast, carrying eight pieces of ordnance, six fi shermen, and The Higginson Fleet Rev. Francis Higginson about forty planters, principally of Dorsetshire and Somersetshire, besides the mariners and provisions and four goats. Rev. Francis Bright and his family, consisting of his wife, two children, and one maid servant, were among the passengers.” The Mayflower (not the same ship that came to Plymouth in 1620, master William Peirce) carried 14 guns, 35 passengers from Leiden, Holland. The Pilgrim, William Woolrige, master, was a small ship with four guns that carried supplies only. In August 1629, the ship “was seized off Canada by Captain Daniell of Dieppe, who stripped her of her lading. On October 31, 1629, as she was returning to England, she ran into foul weather off the Scilly Isles, and her masts and sails were cut down to save her.” The Higginson Fleet set sail on April 24–May 1, 1629, arriving in Salem harbor on June 24-29, 1629. The newcomers were greeted by a small group of settlers led by John Endecott. As Rev. Higginson said, “There are in all of us both old and Celebrating 66 Years in Business! S A single-decker similar to Lion’s Whelp First fort of Salem new planters about three hundred, whereof two hundred are settled at Neihum-kek, now called Salem, and the rest have planted themselves at Masathulets [Massachusetts] Bay, beginning to build a towne there, which wee doe call Cheriton, or Charles Towne.” To be continued… (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden historian, member of Malden Historical Commission and author of historical books “From Maldon to Malden,” “Time of Converse” and “Fellsmere Park – Emerald of Malden.”) Summer is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://jBh8z1MSXJbftWDRMbKSJRBSMyNk1bx8fsSmtlbZhws-`̰f(p Qޔ׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 9 Malden woman hiking to support domestic violence organization Special to Th e Advocate S amantha Notley of Malden will be getting on a bus with 40 other women early on the morning of July 19 to head to New Hampshire’s White Mountains. These women will be participating in the 29th annual Wilderness Heals, a pledge hike to raise money for the Stone House in Roxbury, which has been making a diff erence in the community by caring for and protecting adult and child survivors of domestic abuse, and helping them rebuild safe, secure, independent lives of purpose and self-fulfillment for 50 years. As Stone House’s largest fundraiser, Wilderness Heals raises unrestricted, crucial, fl exible funding that helps meet the needs of the domestic violence survivors who rely on Stone House. This year, all funds raised will support the programs and operations of its emergency shelter. This is Samantha’s fi rst time participating in the event. Here is a little bit about Samantha and her reasons for getting involved: “I moved to Malden in 2020 and didn’t really know how to develop a community around me during a pandemic. It was hard to do things in a group setting and keeping myself active was a big priority of mine at the time. Once restrictions had eased up, I joined the local gym (Total Performance Sports) and began to work out in a class setting every week. I learned about Wilderness Heals when a few women from the gym held a bake sale during a powerlifting meet to fundraise for The Stone House. It was really cool to see these women - Candice, Sue (a Malden resident and hike veteran), and Andi - who I’ve come to know from the gym, be a part of such an important cause. Their enthusiasm for the mission of the charity in supporting survivors of domestic violence was contagious, and they quickly got me acquainted with Wilderness Heals and The Stone House. “I think that the work The Stone House does in providing resources and support to these survivors is so impactful to those who come needing the help. The fact that Wilderness Heals is their largest fundraising event to raise these critical funds just adds to my motivation to reach out to as many people I know to fundraise and help out in any way I can. I grew up in the Adirondacks in upstate NY, so hiking has always been a big part of my life since I was young. So, I have always thought that hiking is a wonderful conduit that can bring folks together for a cause. Getting to participate in a 3-day, all women hike just makes me so excited to make connections with all the ladies that are involved, and raising money through Wilderness Heals is something I am proud to say that I am a part of!” Malden resident Samantha Notley (Courtesy photo) ׉ 7cassandra://goe4CoA0TGsvs7Dq9DUTQLFvGMP-Z2lHUIVsgGAuHWM+`̰f(p Qޕf(p Qޔ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://bI2SwxYd8vTMxMQYWr5ALoONHTaApL7nj_TghifiRFoe`)׉ 7cassandra://rjCh4HFhd6sF-yBB8n3Z724MogGu0TTYwXOb7Q163Sk͑`J׉ 7cassandra://G0uC4NfyMu1KcHgjEJYbSYbaMXjY-j2Tk5Y-2lC9phg0B`̰f(p Qט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://1XQvHNSVl1fQECTm1H47QRGVuXSZVaCusP3rxWblqJE`)׉ 7cassandra://hO9FPlaZee0aPKSIRRFjeidV5Zs09oeYepHT2MB65aE͙>`J׉ 7cassandra://MR8AuCbv9qXuiny_LYvxJsgfW8kC3E402lazovGtXoY1f`̰f(p Qēנf(p QȁB9ׁH$http://Facebook.com/Advocate.news.maׁ ׁ Јנf(p Qǁ)̧9ׁHmailto:david@larovere.comׁ ׁ Јנf(p QƁ8 9ׁH!http://www.everettkiwanisgolf.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Ward 3 families celebrate the Fourth with bouncy house, food, fun and games By Tara Vocino H undreds of families attended Ward 3’s Fourth of July celebration at Amerige Park last Thursday afternoon – hosted by Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan. Iola Zhang-Cousins, 15 months, played cornhole during last Thursday’s Ward 3 Fourth of July celebration at Amerige Park. Eitan Novikov, 9, is shown having a blast. Nathan St. Marie, 2, played Connect 4. Baby’s first July 4th: Shown from left to right: Myah Alcantara, Yanelis Mateo, baby Jade Alcantara, Mia Alcantara and Emma Brito. Clara Garland, 10, jumped inside the bouncy house. Early Learning Center prekindergartener Ronin Frost, 4, played inside the basketball bouncy house. EVERETT KIWANIS 38th ANNUAL FRANK E. WOODWARD GOLF TOURNAMENT!!! Supporting Scholarships for Everett High School Students Register online to play and to buy tee box signs at www.everettkiwanisgolf.com Date: July 26, 2024 Time: 7:00AM Registration – 8:00 AM Shotgun Start Location: Mount Hood Golf Course – 100 Slayton Rd. Melrose, MA Fee: $150.00 per golfer – includes 18-hole best ball scramble format, cart, greens fees, lunch, and prizes Please buy a tee box sign for $125.00 per hole Questions: Contact David LaRovere at david@larovere.com or 617-387-2700 Online registration gives option to be invoiced or pay online Shown from left to right: Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard, State Representative Candidate Zayda Ortiz and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://G0uC4NfyMu1KcHgjEJYbSYbaMXjY-j2Tk5Y-2lC9phg0B`̰f(p Qޖ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 11 Lots of holiday fun at Councillor Simonelli’s Fourth of July Festivities By Tara Vocino W ard 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli raffled bicycles to some lucky children during his Fourth of July festivities on Lincoln Commons last Wednesday night. Shown from left to right: Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, Mayor’s Office Administrative Officer Kathleen Manning Hall and Mayor Gary Christenson await the start of the National Anthem. New friends versus monster jaws; Liam Ortiz (right) and Yandiel Figueroa. Linden STEAM Academy firstgrader Lorenzo Martinez Verjel, 7, with his father, Jonathan Martinez, on the slip and slide Host Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli and Mayor Gary Christenson handed out bubble wands. Janice Minichiello was dressed in the patriotic spirit. Shown from left to right: Susan Cooper, Donna Rose, Joanne Vining and Christie Dalton played with Frisbees. Shown from left to right: Jordan Wright, Trinity Mills and Taelynn Mills flew down the inflatable water slide. Shown from left to right: Sydney Marc , Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and Justine Gibbs during last Wednesday’s Ward 7 Fourth of July celebration at Lincoln Commons. Daniella and Elena Macie, 6-year-old bike raffle winner, on the bicycle that she won. Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli and Salemwood School first-grader Abel Surette, 6 Early Learning Center prekindergartener Abraham Golini, Forestdale School first-grader Zaraya Golini and Ava Bastien played with wands. Beebe School first-grader Cody, Emily and Grace Stoehrer with State Rep. Paul Donato Shown from left to right: Salemwood School first-grader Savannah Teixeira, Beebe School fifth-grader Amayah Brewer, Beebe School third-grader Kaylani Geer and Lynette Long, 8, at the climb and slide. Elle Desrochers, 2-year-old bike raffle winner, on her bicycle (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://MR8AuCbv9qXuiny_LYvxJsgfW8kC3E402lazovGtXoY1f`̰f(p Qޗf(p Qޖ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://bIpCzV92iTBWuAw2pPlbHgk_ZwKFGjK8xgvAthxr-AEl`)׉ 7cassandra://BLLTmZw4kgFV2pgl2yi4TS741QeTpb9PObyl5hZasTY͒`J׉ 7cassandra://Qjhi_sser2WVHH5wzdKcjAfYTs48fY7WtghT15IEkFk.`̰f(p Qט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Dt4lOqSAZjo7npaVnJb9JuwuwbF6qR9Z9y9wT9sC1UA`)׉ 7cassandra://aUuS_chJPJ1RSFteUOv6baOFNm7q54Qw6q-fdFyRPisͥE`J׉ 7cassandra://c7QRSQXmbmKE5XgGf3lYwNOEHQ1IgBG15GVXNb-5KBs0[`̰f(p Qʑנf(p Q́{9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Wards 1 & 2 joined forces to ring in the Fourth of July with a Movie Night By Tara Vocino W ards 1 and 2 hosted a movie night, featuring “Inside Out,” last Wednesday night at MacArthur Park to celebrate the Fourth of July. Shown from left to right: Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard, candidate for State Representative Zayda Ortiz and Ward 2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy. Beverly Mayes, 6, got a face paint unicorn during last Wednesday night’s Wards 1 and 2 Fourth of July celebration at MacArthur Park. Linden STEAM Academy fifthgrader Chaitan Suvvari, his parents – Seetha and Venkata – and his younger brother, Gagan, enjoyed the movie. Shown from left to right: Mayor’s Office Administrative Officer Kathleen Manning Hall, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Margie Drummey (representing Ward 1 School Committee Member Michael Drummey), Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School firstgrader Amir Elkoumiti and his mother, Asmaa Benstaali, are shown getting ready for the movie. Making it a family affair, shown from left to right: Front row: Cecelia, Nancy, Felipe, Cheverus Catholic pre-kindergartener Abigail, Cheverus Catholic School second-grader Nathaniel and Indalecio; back row: Cheverus Catholic fourth-grader Judit, fifth-grader Beatriz Viveros. Tania Atkinson, her daughter Teigen Robertson, 5, who is going into Ferryway School, and Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe Shown from left to right: Farrah Kuang, Christina Miu and Ashley Miu. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Maquilla McMillis, 2, got a face paint Minnie Mouse by Mari Vazquez of Arty Mari. ׉ 7cassandra://Qjhi_sser2WVHH5wzdKcjAfYTs48fY7WtghT15IEkFk.`̰f(p Qޘ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 13 BACK to BACK TITLES: Dolphins win Malden Youth Baseball 2024 Cal Ripken Majors Championship First time as consecutive season winners for team since 2007-2008 seasons By Steve Freker f anyone would know the answer to the following question – “When was the last time the Dolphins won the Majors City Series title in back-to-back seasons?” – it would have to be its manager, Kenny Mazonson. After all, Mazonson is the only manager the team has ever had in the 30-plus years of the franchise’s existence. Well, for the first time since 2007-2008, the Malden Youth Baseball (MYB) Cal Ripken Majors champs are back-toback champs: 9-5 winners on July 1 over the Dodgers at Bruce Field in Malden. It was a winner-take-all final game for the champs, who had to defeat the regular season top team Dodgers two days before to force the last game. Veteran pitcher Jacob Christie I was masterful – and dominant– on the mound, striking out 10 in a complete-game, 6-inning effort and scattering 4 hits. Christie got plenty of help with some key defensive plays as well as timely hitting up-and-down the Dolphins lineup. The Dolphins had to come from behind twice in the past two games of the championship series to claim its second consecutive title. On June 29, the Dolphins eked out a 6-5 win to force an “if necessary” winner-take-all game in the double-elimination series. The Dodgers did score first in the first inning, but the Dolphins roared back and took a commanding, 5-1 lead in the third inning and never looked back. “I just told our team to stick with it and keep playing consistently and they did just that,” said Mazonson, who is believed to be the longest-tenured Little League level team manager in Malden city history, nearly 50 years. The Dolphins first and only manager was selected and enshrined in the inaugural Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame this past spring at a dinner and ceremony held at the Malden Moose Hall. MYB President Felice D’Anna said the win capped a very successful year for the program. “We had done highly competitive playoff battle DEALING FOR THE DOLPHINS: Jacob Christie went the distance in a strong performance on the mound to pace the win for the champion Dolphins. (Advocate Photo) The Dolphins are the 2024 Malden Youth Baseball Cal Ripken Majors Division City Series Champions for the second straight year. Shown above are team members and in the rear, from left, coach Jason Nickerson, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Dolphin longtime manager Kenny Mazonson. Team members include Zachari Breton, Dmitri Carnell, Jacob Christie, Nicholas Cook Tran, Jeffrey Cooper, Christopher Ferreira, Jax Marinko, Sean McAuliffe, Izaiah Paredes, Brendan Skerry and Lorenzo Solis. (Advocate Photo) Dodgers await their turn at bat in the Malden Youth Baseball Cal Ripken Majors Championship Game. (Advocate Photo) MAYOR AND MANAGER: Malden Ma yor Gar y Christenson and Dolphins manager Kenny Mazonson after the championship game win with the trophy. with a lot of exciting games.” “The Executive Board would like to thank all of the players, coaches and families who worked together to make this such a great season,” D’Anna added. “Congratulations to both teams, the Dodgers and champion Dolphins for a well-played finals.” Dolphins team members include Zachari Breton, Dmitri Carnell, Jacob Christie, Nicholas Cook Tran, Jeffrey UMPIRES: It was a family affair for the umpires in the playoff series, with Coby Cook and his dad, Phil Cook. Cooper, Christopher Ferreira, Jax Marinko, Sean McAuliffe, Izaiah Paredes, Brendan Skerry and Lorenzo Solis. The runner-up Dodgers included Charlie Baker, Ryan Brett, Brayden Leon, Evan McAlear, Ronan McAlear, Kevin Moura, Shea Nelson, Aboubakr Shokr, Ryan Tienken, Frank Toscano, Cole Turner, Maurice Vance and Brayden Yin. Brendan Brett is the manager of the Dodgers. MAYOR PRESENTS CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY: Malden Mayor Gary Christenson presents the 2024 Championship trophy to the Dolphins – for the second year in a row. ׉ 7cassandra://c7QRSQXmbmKE5XgGf3lYwNOEHQ1IgBG15GVXNb-5KBs0[`̰f(p Qޙf(p Qޘ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://w5hKWfBKfWK2NSXs8SGVUC0ZR6_mouQ8BqoMx8oj8pM`)׉ 7cassandra://l_7cDmYdolr7DOs8KUHacH7w7v0BRjO1LDh-AHNKfVc͝`J׉ 7cassandra://T-BEgF9zAXICNGmB2kdyAPr8y_Z8A7mrphSznENsWMs/=`̰f(p Qט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://jQ7Zok5hGygOqPDwJVMjixFASBYGHOukZ3HyxlQ89-Ae`)׉ 7cassandra://Y9L2Ei1E5_8dolWYwlLlWd-8R21h7PcpE040d7b60gA͝ `J׉ 7cassandra://ucpVk7HXCYLPb_iQfluLNF43ae_cJYFVaf90if7CnO41g`̰f(p QΒנf(p Qс#9ׁHhttp://Advocate.news.maׁ ׁ Јנf(p QЁ'#e9ׁHhttp://Facebook.com/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E 3Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 EVERYONE LOVES BASEBALL!: Annual Malden Recreation Summer Baseball Camp Malden High School Baseball partners with Malden Rec for free instructional clinic this week By Jason Mazzilli A large and enthusiastic group of future Tornados turned out at Bob Rotondi field at Richard Howard Park this week for the annual Malden Recreation Department-sponsored Summer Instructional Baseball Camp. Despite temperatures soaring into the 90s this week, baseball campers ranging in age from First Grade to Seventh Grade flocked to the spacious Malden field to learn new fundamentals and improve on skills they might not have learned yet. As it does on many occasions during both the school and calendar years, Malden Recreation collaborated with the Malden Public Schools Department of Athletics to provide free instruction in baseball to a group of Malden's youth. Coach Mike Nicholson and players from the Malden High School Baseball worked with the young ballplayers, who were schooled ina new topic each evening, from hitting to throwing and fielding, as well as baserunning. Each night of the clinic, which wrapped up last night, included a skills contest in one of the baseball areas of expertise. "We value our close relationship with the Malden Recreation and the way our coaches and players are so eager and excited to work with Malden's youth," said Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey. LISTENING UP—Malden players listen to the instructors at the Malden Recreation baseball camp. (Advocate Photos) "It was great to see all of these future Golden Tornado ballplayers Malden High's Shuyi Chen's Award-Winning Boston Globe student journalism photo M alden High School senior Shuyi Chen was one of the honorees for "Top Sports Photos of the Spring Season" for the Boston Globe's Student Journalism feature. Above, Shuyi Chen's shot of Malden High baseball senior captain Ezechiel "Zeke" Noelsaint's line drive base hit to rightcenter on Senior Night, May 13, at Pine Banks Park really captured the moment. Chen's photo is posted online with other photos from the Spring Season on the Globe's website. MALDEN REC BASEBALL CAMP— Some of the attendees at the 2024 Malden Recreation Baseball Camp and instructors at the camp, standing in the rear, are shown. Included are Malden High coach Mike Nicholson, at the right. and some of the Malden High School baseball players, who volunteered as instructors, including Filsaime Joseph, Ryan McMahon, Chris Macdonald, Bo Stead and Brayan Jose. BASEBALL BUDDIES— Samir and Eduoardo enjoyed the baseball clinic this week. (Advocate Photos) TALKING IT OVER— Malden High coach Mike Nicholsopn talks it over with the Malden players at the instructional camp. MALDEN ON THREE— Players gather at the end of the night at the camp. taking part in this annual event." Malden High players Brayan Jose, Chris Macdonald, Ryan McMahon, Bo Stead and Filsaime Joseph volunteered as instructors for the clinic. All are returnees for next year from this year's record-setting 16-5 Golden Tornado varsity baseball team. ׉ 7cassandra://T-BEgF9zAXICNGmB2kdyAPr8y_Z8A7mrphSznENsWMs/=`̰f(p Qޚ׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 15 Local players from three Malden high schools compete for METRO Baseball at 2024 Bay State Games Baseball tournament METRO takes a 14-4 win behind pitching of Figueroa, team hitting and defense By Jason Mazzilli T he METRO Baseball Team used a dominant pitching performance by righthander Christian Figueroa and some fine hitting and defense to take a 14-4 win over West in the 2024 Bay State Games Baseball Showcase Tournament in Malden on Wednesday. Figueroa went the distance, striking out 10 and scattering four hits for METRO, getting a solid backstop behind the plate from Malden High rising sophomore Ryan Bowdridge. The 2024 Bay State Games Showcase Tournament is part of a 38-sport statewide event being sponsored by the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF). It is being held in Malden at Maplewood and Howard Parks on Maplewood Street. “We are thrilled and excited to be able to hold the tournament with our host, the city of Malden,” said Bay State Games Executive Director Kevin Cummings. “We are grateful to be able to hold BAY STATE GAMES METRO TEAM: Members of the Bay State Games METRO Baseball team are shown above at Rotondi Field in Malden. (Advocate Photos) MALDEN CATHOLIC’S RUANE: Malden Catholic rising junior David Ruane leads the breakup after METRO’s 14-4 win over West. (Advocate Photos) our Baseball Showcase at such excellent, well-kept facilities.” Players from all three of Malden’s high schools are participating for METRO, one of six geographically based teams in MALDEN HIGH METRO PLAYERS: Malden High School players competing for METRO the Bay State Games this week included, from left, rising junior Ryan McMahon, rising seniors Brayan Jose and Bo Stead, rising freshman Nicholas D’Anna, rising sophomore Ryan Bowdridge and rising senior Chris Macdonald. (Advocate Photos) the six-team round-robin. Included are Liam Powers, Nico Santonastaso and Anthony Capalino of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School; Powers is from Medford, Santonastaso, from Saugus, and Capalino, from Revere. Also participating are David Ruane and Tyler Freni of Malden Catholic, both Everett residents. Representing Malden High are Chris Macdonald, Bo MYSTIC VALLEY METRO PLAYERS: From left: rising junior Liam Powers, rising sophomore Nico Santonastaso of Saugus and rising freshman Anthony Capalino. Stead and Brayan Jose, all rising seniors, rising junior Ryan McMahon, rising sophomore Ryan Bowdridge and rising freshman Nick D’Anna. The METRO Head Coach is WINNING PAIR: Catcher Ryan Bowdridge (left) backstopped a fine pitching performance by rising senior Christian Figueroa of Lynn Classical for METRO Baseball in a 14-4 win over West on Wednesday. Steve Freker of Malden High, and assistants are Paul Williams of Newton South, Chris Cobben of BC High, Rich Beach of Quincy High and John O’Brien of Lynnfield High. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://ucpVk7HXCYLPb_iQfluLNF43ae_cJYFVaf90if7CnO41g`̰f(p Qޛf(p Qޚ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://aVQj8QOJB9xdOdZ5aWzH5UFjaHYNahwJqAVpYOBrQIwԜ`)׉ 7cassandra://2iYYIBrcmYdhwq0_WnHiMM--Um-PkJ2VTWWNYFpgr3g^@`J׉ 7cassandra://6NFmnraa6LMv2C7vcwVU9_YbNEBqn1tfKefl8v-0Z50`̰f(p Qט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://bCOdlf79ldjBFdviyOv__DLNH1E-xOT2omY68weoMaI `)׉ 7cassandra://EK6dSu6XNIdRSX3vCM6iAk6fvwNXMzrt9yDPOQ6SkLs͎`J׉ 7cassandra://Expoey8D__eoSLI-q9nW6k3NNwaEpgtzcbtwrn3WSws$N`̰f(p Qӓנf(p Q݁9ׁHmailto:nita@portaltohope.orgׁ ׁ Јנf(p Q܁ Ea̾9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ Јנf(p QځH9ׁHhttp://Mass.gov/ׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BIDS MHA #MK061819-Cr 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 Street, Brookline, MA 02445 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 07/26/2024 at 12:00PM EDT for filed sub-bids and by 08/5/2024 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, August 7, 2024. Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 31, 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. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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 Contractor Certification Form Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions Form Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form Co-Certificate 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 Building Construction 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, July 17 2024, at 2:00PM (to be confirmed) 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 #863021. 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). July 03, 12, 2024 ׉ 7cassandra://6NFmnraa6LMv2C7vcwVU9_YbNEBqn1tfKefl8v-0Z50`̰f(p Qޜ׉E+sTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 17 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE:Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on recent roll calls from the week of June 24-28. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. CLEAN FUEL STANDARDS (S 2829) Senate 1-39, rejected an amendment that would force transportation fuel providers to comply with new clean fuel standards set by the Department of Energy Resources. The amendment would create a credit system to penalize providers who do not meet those standards. Collected credits from public entities will be used to fund projects aimed at clean energy and transportation projects that disadvantaged communities need. “This amendment was a measure that would have had a drastic impact on reducing emissions while also creating a benefit for local transportation infrastructure in the communities that need it most,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Mark Pacheco (D-Taunton). Amendment opponents offered no arguments during floor debate. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), a lead sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his opposition to this amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis No OFFSHORE WIND (S 2829) Senate 2-38, rejected an amendment that would give the governor’s executive branch the right to procure offshore wind projects without the need to go through the Legislature. “This amendment would provide the Executive Branch with more flexibility and would eliminate the necessity of having to seek the Legislature's approval for how much megawattage they are able to procure from clean energy projects,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton). “The Healey-Driscoll Administration should be able to go out and solicit multiple forms of clean energy at the same time, as long as they are moving toward meeting the overall emissions requirements by 2050." Amendment opponents offered no arguments during floor debate. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), a lead sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his opposition to this amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis No FLOOD RISK (S 2829) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would require the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to review existing flood risk mapping resources in the state and assess the need for and feasibility of creating additional flood risk mapping resources to identify areas vulnerable to current and future flooding across the state. “Ignoring the long-term effects of climate change on our vulnerable communities while continuing to rely on traditional approaches like insurance and federal assistance is inadequate and inequitable,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton). “As damages from flooding become more frequent and costly, and our traditional options for addressing these issues become inadequate, we need a novel and equitable way to protect and relocate people and property.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes ALSO, UP ON BEACON HILL ALLOW VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF CONDO ASSOCIATIONS (H 1338)- The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow condominium association boards to hold meetings virtually and vote on issues electronically. “This bill will allow for more participation in condo associations,” said sponsor Rep. Kevin Honan (D-Boston). “It provides convenience for all involved in the maintenance and care of their condos.” FIRE CHIEF MUST BE A FORMER FIREFIGHTER (H 2347) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require that any candidates for appointment to the position of Fire Chief, Fire Commissioner or head of a fire department in any city or town, must have been a uniformed member of the Massachusetts firefighting force of a Massachusetts Fire Department for a minimum of five years. Supporters said this would ensure that anyone appointed to one of these high positions has some hands-on experience as a firefighter and has come up through the ranks. Rep. Dan Hunt (D-Boston), the sponsor of the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill and its passage. ALLOW ELECTRONIC RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY OF FUEL OILS AND PROPANE (H 4132) – The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow companies to send customers an electronic delivery receipt for the bulk sale of fuel oils and propane. “Massachusetts is one of the last states to update this antiquated system of delivery of receipts/invoices from bulk sales,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “In today’s world of technology, it only makes sense that the delivery of receipts/invoices can be safely and efficiently transmitted to the consumer without having to leave a paper bill at the door or mailbox. Many if not most businesses already operate this way and there is no good reason not to advance bulk sales in this direction as well particularly as the consumer would have a choice in the method of delivery.” Supporters also noted that customers frequently complain about the current practice of the company leaving bags with receipts on their doorknobs or in their mailboxes. They said leaving the receipts in a USPS mailbox is not permitted by law and also leaves consumers vulnerable to identity fraud. They also pointed out that leaving a plastic bag which might remain on the doorknob for several days is a clear signal to would-be criminals that the homeowner is not home and might be traveling. HOSPITAL HELIPADS (H 2400) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban non-emergency aircraft from practicing training maneuvers, including simulated landings, practice approaches, turns about a point and power off turns, within a two nautical mile vicinity of a hospital with a helipad. Aircraft would be allowed to fly directly over the helipad as long as they are not performing these maneuvers and are flying at an altitude of over 2,000 feet. “As a representative from a district with a hospital that operates a helipad, I filed this bill after much input from the public,” said sponsor Rep. Dan Sena (D-Acton). “I heard from constituents that recreational aircraft often utilized the helipad for training flights and maneuvers that were completely unrelated to the operation of the hospital, which had a significant impact on those in the area. This bill is designed to ensure that hospital helipads are kept open and safe to ensure they are always prepared for an emergency and free of interference.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “These projects are a direct result of the governor’s tax relief bill. Our vacancy rate is at an all-time low, and these awards will create much needed multi-family housing across our state.” ---Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Augustus announcing $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 547 total new units in 11 Gateway Cities across the Bay State. “Access to affordable, high-quality early education and child care is essential. By actively engaging with the needs and challenges of families and providers, we can develop transformative policies that empower our workforce, drive economic growth and ensure a brighter future for our children. Together, we will create an early education system that benefits every resident of Massachusetts.” --- Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao announcing the Healey Administration will be holding a series of listening sessions across the state in July and August to inform the Early Education and Child Care Task Force’s recommendations and broader strategy to ensure accessible and affordable high-quality childcare for all families. For a list of locations and dates and/or to register to attend these sessions or provide input go to: Mass.gov/ ChildCareTaskForce “Once again, Massachusetts taxes punish success. While there is only one NBA Championship team, there are many businesses and high-income earners making the same decision as the owner of the Celtics. If Massachusetts ever wants to be economically competitive again, it must eliminate the income surtax and estate tax. These two taxes punish success and today is another great example of its economic harm.” ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, reacting to news reports that Wye Grousbeck announced that he will be selling his majority interest in the Boston Celtics for “estate and family planning considerations.” “Almost seven out of ten Massachusetts students are eating school lunch, which means over half a million students are getting nutritious meals. We were proud to make universal free school meals permanent with the Legislature, and the combination of state and federal funding means that breakfasts and lunches are available to all students to help them stay healthy and succeed in school.” ---Gov. Maura Healey releasing data from the first year of state-funded universal free school meals, showing major increases in student participation compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 Sena er matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week July 1-5. the House met for a total of 27 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 15 minutes. Mon. July 1 House11:00 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Tues.July 2 House11:00 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. No Senate session Wed. July 3 House11:03 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Thurs. July 4 No House session No Senate session Fri. July 5 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. Job Opportunities Available: PTH is seeking an Operations Assistant and a Licensed Social Worker to join our team! 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T he Trustee of an irrevocable trust is prohibited from distributing any principal from the Trust to the Settlor (the person creating the Trust) in order for the Trust assets not to be counted for MassHealth purposes. A typical irrevocable Trust, will however, provide for the income generated from the underlying Trust assets to be distributed to the Settlor. In this instance, the Settlor would be the income beneficiary. The Settlor or Settlors, as the case may be, would presumably be paying for monthly living expenses with other sources of monthly income such as pension income and social security income. The interest and dividend income generated from the Trust’s liquid assets and net rental income, assuming rental real estate was also placed inside the irrevocable Trust, would be additional sources of monthly income to be utilized by the Settlor in order to meet his or her monthly expenses. The Settlors would have to look to other assets held outside of the irrevocable Trust in order to gain access to needed resources. For example, an IRA or a 401(k) account. These assets are typically not funded into an irrevocable Trust as they would first have to be liquidated with corresponding income taxes to be paid. That situation could be a last resort if the Settlor needed to qualify for MassHealth. Sometimes, people will gradually cash out these retirement accounts in order to stretch out the income over several years, thereby saving a lot of money in taxes. If a $300,000 IRA, for example, needed to be cashed out in one year in order to transfer to a spouse for MassHealth eligibility, the taxes in that one year would be substantial. There is also typically a provision in the irrevocable Trust that would allow for a distribution of principal to a member of a class consisting of children and grandchildren. This is a way to get principal out of the irrevocable Trust. However, under no circumstances, can the distribution of principal go to the Settlor. I suppose at that point, once funds are in the hands of the children or grandchildren, they are free to do what they want with the money, including possibility purchasing something that might just benefit the Settlor. Of course, a child or grandchild can certainly do that with his or her own money anyway. So it should not make a difference in a situation where funds are distributed from such a Trust to a child or grandchild and those funds are actually used to purchase goods or services for the Settlor. There is always a risk that the child will take the money and run. But when the Settlor reserves a “special power of appointment, exercisable via his or her Last Will and Testament, the Settlor could effectively disinherit a child or grandchild by “appointing” the Trust principal to someone else. This special power of appointment ends up giving a lot of control to the Settlor over the ultimate distribution of Trust assets. 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. Ruth League Auxiliary Awards Banquet held at the Moose, Bob Rotondi, Pearl Verge and Joe Devincentis handed out trophies to 85 boys, including Jimmy Mirley, Franny Molis and Perry Verge Jr. “Captain” Carl Yastrzemski, coming off a Triple Crown season for the pennant winning Boston Red Sox, spoke at the banquet. ● Boston Red Sox star shortstop Rico Petrocelli’s wife, Elsie, gave birth to twins at Lynn Union Hospital in June (Rico had strong Malden ties). ● The MHS Class of 1967 graduates 585 students with Peter “Panama” Carroll receiving the $100 “MHS Custodians Scholarship.” He also received a JV letter in hoop and was “Head Manager” of the football team. He also “enjoys playing basketball,” according to his yearbook information. ● Speaking of the class of 1967: Richie Cremone (he of “Cremone’s Restaurant” fame) played defensive center for the football team, is a Patriots fan, is a member of the Saint Peter’s Holy Name Society and served on the Art Committee. Vietnam War hero (the late) Kevin Crowe pitched for The Voke Baseball Team, worked at New England Metal Spinning and liked to listen to The Mamas & The Papas. Joe Dellagatta (rest in peace, Joe) liked to listen to The Beach Boys. Math was Henry Gennetti’s favorite subject. Jean Tomasello was voted best female athlete. Paul Condon was named best lineman. ● Converse Rubber at 392 Pearl St. is hiring General Factory workers and Production Unit Assemblers (“male and female”). ● In July, Manager Dick Williams, new dad Rico Petrocelli and second baseman Mike Andrews appear at the Tulsa Gas Station on the corner of Medford Street and the Fellsway (Rigano’s Towing) to sign autographs and smoke cigarettes. Mike Scibelli, Frank Levine, Jimmy Damiano and I remember this vividly. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – 1967 was, once again, a very good year. Granted I was only 10 but the world started opening wide for me in the Summer of Love. Jimmy Damiano and I found a second home at Devir Park – spending every daylight hour on Bruce Field aka Craddock Park honing our baseball skills until we graduated to the Bandstand. Saint Rocco ’67 with brother Joe, my first 10-speed racer (moms bought it at the Schwinn shop on Commercial St.), Billy Callahan’s legendary 4th of July celebration (and parade) and watching construction workers break ground for the Irish American Club! The best of times, no debate! Stay tuned for Part 2 coming real soon. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate and can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Ordinance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC), regarding a petition for zoning amendments, as proposed in City Council Paper #286/2024, to amend Section 12.28.140 of Title 12, MCC, the zoning ordinances for the Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District, as follows: 1. Section 12.28.140.C, MCC (Uses), to amend existing provisions as follows: a) To amend use regulations to allow multifamily residential dwelling use, up to six stories inclusive, by Site Plan Review in Subdistrict RQ3; b) To amend use regulations to change the maximum height to six stories inclusive for multifamily dwelling use allowed by Site Plan Review in Subdistricts RQ1 and RQ2; c) To amend Restrictions on Residential Units regarding units with three bedrooms in Subdistricts RQ1, RQ2 and RQ3; and d) To make administrative revisions to correct, update and clarify existing provisions. 2. Section 12.28.140.D, MCC (Dimensional Regulations), to amend existing provisions as follows: a) To establish a minimum setback from property lines for buildings in Subdistrict RQ3; b) To amend Dimensional Limitations on Retail Use to establish a maximum size for stand-alone buildings for hotel use in Subdistrict RQ3; and c) To make administrative revisions to correct, update and clarify existing provisions. 3. Section 12.28.140.F, MCC (Parking), to amend existing provisions as follows: a) To establish parking requirements for multifamily dwellings in Subdistrict RQ3; and b) To make administrative revisions to correct, update and clarify existing provisions. 4. Section 12.28.140. J, MCC (General Requirements for Development in Subdistrict RQ3), to add new provisions with requirements for Transportation Demand Management Plan and Traffic and Safety Improvements. The full text of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Paper #286/2024) is available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, 3rd floor, and the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. By: Diane M. Chuha, Clerk Malden Planning Board By: Amanda Linehan, Chair Malden City Council Ordinance Committee July 03, 12, 2024 ׉ 7cassandra://yLknPbn7N_Hbd1XYNWkStPDIP67RWWY3FrrfHPnoA_M%`̰f(p Qޞ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Page 19 Cannabis Licensing and City Zoning Ordinances Dear Mayor Christenson, I found your recent statements regarding the management of the "Malden Community Fund" to be quite thought-provoking. "While it's always easy to look back and suggest different ways that things could have been handled, that doesn't change the fact that this approach was well-intentioned, intended to work within the framework that existed at the time, and in line with the approach by at least one other community. We agree as we stand now that there is a better way, and we are never too proud to pivot when the circumstances call for it. I hope that this helps clarify the record in the most straightforward way possible." I urge for similar clarity to be applied to Malden’s handling of Cannabis licensing. It’s imperative that you take a definitive public stance for reform, or provide transparent reasoning for your continued support of legal actions taken by the city against cannabis companies who have been approved by the Malden CLEC and cannot move forward. Alternatively, please explain why you might not consider pivoting in this instance, despite an avalanche of justifications for doing so. Two social-equity applicants, both thoroughly vetted and granted Malden cannabis approvals, are currently litigating against the city for obstructing their efforts to actually commence operations. By denying these applicants the expediency mandated by the state, Malden faces legal fees, potential fines, and further budget shortfalls. Despite mounting evidence, the City Council persists in defending impractical, over-reaching, and unlawful zoning ordinances. As you are aware, Benevolent Botanicals and DRIS, LCC, have collectively borne the financial strain of over two years in legal battles with the city. DRIS alone has reportedly spent upwards of $100,000 and our costs greatly exceed that. The core issue remains the dearth of compliant properties available for rent, lease, or purchase under current laws. With no compliant parcels, Malden allowed applicants who partnered with property owners to bring forward the next-best properties, who if passed, would simply “get a variance” as promised by the City Council at 12.12.190 ordainment. Malden’s CLEC continued to endorse non-compliant property applications even after the ZBA denial of Benevolent, with no fully compliant properties brought forward for consideration since. Councilor Sica recently highlighted the near-impossibility of obtaining a variance under existing statutes, a fact reinforced by these repeated attempts by approved companies to open….and these city-backed denials. Malden has now faced two lawsuits over the span of twoplus years from unrelated parties over the same issue. Despite the impracticality of current zoning regulations becoming evident, and an acknowledgement of the limited eligible parcels, some City Council members are resisting amendments, choosing instead to escalate legal disputes that many doubt Malden can win. Mrs. Sica has acknowledged publicly that there are only 53 remaining eligible parcels. Later, she provided a lengthy and well-annunciated review of the history of the marijuana overlay zone. The marijuana overlay zone on upper Broadway failed spectacularly, with no candidate surviving the wrath of outraged residents who packed public meetings. This failure begs the question: Why establish a marijuana overlay zone without buffers if the offended residents can effectively shut it down? According to Mrs. Sica’s account, every candidate in the overlay zone was screamed out of town by residents at highly contested public hearings. The Malden CLEC, aware of this since these multiple failures, has not approved any further candidates (nor did any formally apply) in this overlay zone. This effectively eliminates 17 of the eligible properties. Clearly no other candidate (or practical businessperson) would ever try to open there, and Mrs. Sica made that perfectly clear on June 11th. Your office has thus far remained silent. “We agree as we stand now that there is a better way. We are never too proud to pivot when the circumstances call for it." Mayor, there has never been a more opportune moment to pivot and acknowledge the clarity provided by hindsight, and lead the city forward. The initial defense of MCC12.12.190 stemmed from Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. 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However, unlike these other scenarios where Malden followed neighboring communities, in cannabis regulation, Malden stands alone in leading the way in the state. There is no peer. Cambridge and Somerville, denser than Malden, have integrated cannabis shops exceeding state-mandated thresholds without issue.Quincy’s ZBA just approved a variance petition, further relaxing their zoning restrictions. Today, Malden stands at only 40% compliance with state mandates, with no foreseeable path to meet the minimum requirement of five establishments. Judge Rubin has openly questioned the city on how long candidates should reasonably wait? Benevolent and DRIS now stand at over 3 years. Malden urgently requires revenue and job creation while complying with state laws endorsed by voters in 2018. The current ordinance restricts marijuana establishments below state-mandated minimums, but to enact any ordinance counteracting state law, a public vote is required—and this vote was never taken. I implore your office to clarify what Malden stands to gain through prolonged legal battles- when you told NBC10 last year that our litigation “was being worked out” and instead, has now since doubled. What happens if Malden wins the lawsuits? You still are state-mandated to have at least 5 RME’s. Would CLEC start entertaining new applications for the same long-unavailable parcels? Or continue the charade of presenting non-compliant properties for ZBA review…. under the seemingly impossible assertion that cannabis variances are obtainable in Malden? Accountability within the City Council is long overdue, and it falls upon you and the city's leadership to demand it. Malden’s citizens deserve transparency-not city leaders who condemn it, and citizens deserve a true understanding of what your stance on this critical issue is, and either publicly back MCC12.12.190 and its legal defense openly, or step forward and help remove the true impediments to getting cannabis resolved, and the city out of legal and public duress, spotlights and scrutiny. 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Brown Eyed Betty Dear Betty, Unfortunately, having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk of getting it by three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can do to protect your eyesight, and a number of treatments that are available if you do happen to get it. Here’s what you should know. What is AMD? Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (or AMD) is the most common cause of severe vision loss in people over age 60, aff ecting an estimated 20 million Americans. AMD is a progressive eye disease that damages the macula, the part of the eye that allows us to see objects clearly, causing vision loss in the center of your vision. This aff ects the ability to read, drive, watch television and do routine daily tasks, but it does not cause total blindness. There are two types of AMD – dry and wet. Dry AMD, which affects about 85 to 90 percent of all people that have it, progresses slowly and painlessly over a period of years. While wet AMD is much more aggressive and can cause severe vision loss in a matter of weeks or months. Factors that can increase your risk of getting AMD include age (60 and older); smoking; excessive exposure to sunlight especially if you have light-colored eyes; certain genetic components; a family history of AMD; high blood pressure; obesity; and being Caucasian. What You Can Do For anyone over the age of 65, it’s a smart idea to get your eyes examined by an ophthalmologist every year. They can spot early signs of AMD before vision loss occurs. Early signs, however, may include shadowy areas in your central vision or unusually fuzzy or distorted vision. The Amsler grid is also an excellent tool to check your eyes for AMD at home. Visit Macular.org, and search “amsler chart” to test your sight. While there’s currently no cure for AMD there are things you can do if you’re high risk, including: eating antioxidant-rich foods such as dark green, leafy vegetables, and cold-water fi sh for their omega-3 fatty acids; protecting your eyes from the sun by wearing UV protective sunglasses; controlling high blood pressure; exercising regularly; and if you smoke, quit. Dry AMD Treatments If you do happen to get AMD, your doctor may recommend you start taking a daily dose of antioxidant vitamins and minerals known as AREDS or AREDS2. Studies by the National Eye Institute have shown that while taking these supplements cannot prevent you from getting AMD, they can reduce your risk of progression from intermediate to advanced AMD by about 25 percent. You can purchase AREDS supplements – made by Bausch and Lomb and sold as PreserVision – over the counter in many drugstores and online for around $30 a bottle. There are also two new medications (Syfovre and Izervay) that were approved by the FDA last year to treat a late-stage form of AMD called geographic atrophy or GA. These treatments, which are given either monthly or every other month in the form of an injection into the eye, can slow the progression of GA. Wet AMD Treatments For wet AMD, there are several anti-VEGF medications like Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea that can stop vision loss and may even restore it. These medications, which have been around for more than a decade, are also given by injection into the eye and repeated every month or two. Newer anti-VEGF drugs, like Vabysmo and Eyla HD, are also highly eff ective but don’t require monthly treatments. Most patients on these medications can go three to four months between injections. 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. OBITUARIES Diane Marie Solari Of Malden. Lovingly known by “Nunna,” passed away on March 3rd 2024, due to cancer at the age of 69. She was a life-long resident of Malden, MA. Nunna as everyone knew her, is survived by her son Jeremy Goldberg, daughter Shaina Murray, and grandchildren Alex Fobert and Olivia Goldberg Nanna was born in Malden, MA on September 11th 1954 to Robert Solari and Dorothy Solari. She graduated from Malden High School and went on to Mass College of Pharmacy where she later dropped out due to getting pregnant with her fi rst child Jeremy Goldberg and later having her second child Shaina Murray. Nunna had a rough life, but everything changed for the better when her grandchildren came along. She loved her grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially plants and fl owers, that lady had a green thumb, everything she planted grew beautifully. She made new friends everywhere she went and was a social butterfl y. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Anyone that knew her, knew that she was a gentle soul, always willing to help others any way she could. She was also hilarious with the stories she would tell, she made everyone laugh. She lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures chatting with friends and family, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Family, friends, and others whose lives Nunna touched were invited to gather at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden on Saturday July 6th 2024 to reminisce, grieve, support each other and of course just chat. Ronald "Ron" Luke A longtime resident of Malden, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the age of 70. Ron was born in 1953 and was the son of Arthur and Violet (MacKenzie) Luke. He was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High with the Class of 1973. After a brief stint at Logan Airport, Ron began his 40 plus year career at the Middlesex Superior Courthouse in Woburn. Ron was one of the longest serving court offi cers in Middlesex Courthouse and also served one term as the Union President of the Court Offi cers Union. Ron was also a popular bartender at the Malden Moose Lodge, where he was a lifelong member as well as a bartender at the Town Line in Malden. In 1990, Ron married the love of his life Darlene M. (LeBlanc) Luke of Malden. They were married at Sacred Heart Church in Malden. They have one son, Ronald B. Luke II. Ron was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching his son play youth and highschool sports and college baseball. Ron was a true family man, enjoying vacationing with family and friends in New Hampshire, Cape Cod and several cruises. He is survived by his beloved wife, Darlene M. (LeBlanc) Luke and his son, Ronald B Luke II of Malden, his brother Arthur (“Skip”) Luke and his wife Kim of Long Island, New York, as well as several godchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ron is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Violet (MacKenzie) Luke, brother George Luke and his sister, Mary (“Mamie”) Doyle of Malden. Funeral Services will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Saturday, July 13th at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. At St. Joseph Parish. Visitations will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 12th from 4-8 pm. In Lieu of fl owers donations in Ron’s memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445 Rose (Capobianco) Pagliarini A longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 95. Rose was born in Gaeta, Italy, in 1929, the daughter of Cosmo and Antoinetta Capobianco. She was raised and educated in Italy, and at the age of 16 when WWII ended, the family moved to America. The family fi rst settled down in Somerville. When Rose arrived, she took employment at a shoe factory. It was there she met her sweetheart, Salvatore Pagliarini. They were married in 1955, and settled down to raise their family. They shared over 60 years of marriage together until Sal’s passing in 2016. As the children grew, she worked as a seamstress. She later took a position at Bank of America as an Adjuster. She retired from the Bank after working there for many years at the age of 62. In 1988, the family moved to Malden. A devoted Catholic, she joined St. Josephs Parish in Maplewood, and became part of the Church’s community. Rose was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Pagliarini, devoted mother of Mary Ann Seavey & her husband David of Norwell, Rosemary Scurini ׉ 7cassandra://X3oPIJiCz8OOQJlGOgN-MTPtWKQG2kLgu3ERhMjCVt4&`̰f(p Qޠ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 Page 21 & her husband Stephen of N. Andover, and Jean Roy & her husband Kevin of Barrington, NH; loving Nana of her grandchildren Stephen Scurini, III & wife Jessica, Laura Stone & her husband Joshua, Dylan Roy, Jarrod Seavey, Alison Roy, and Jack Scurini; great-Nonni to Zachary Scurini and the late Benjamin & Tyler Scurini; and dear sister of the late Gaetano Capobianco and Frank Capobianco. Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Tuesday, July 9th followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday. Donations in Rose's memory may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, P.O. 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THIS HOME OFFERS SUBURBAN TRANQUILITY AND URBAN ACCESSIBILITY, CONTACT US! $699,000 $599,000 Discover this charming home nestled on a beautiful, tree-studded lot. The first floor features a sunlit family room, perfect for gatherings, and an oak kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors. The main bedroom is a true retreat with its own private balcony and his-and-her closets. With 2.5 baths, a spacious deck for outdoor entertaining, and a convenient garage, this home offers both comfort and functionality. Enjoy a serene, private setting with a set-back location, while still having easy access to all amenities. MANGO REALTY INC Let's make your real estate journey a success—schedule an appointment with me today! Charming single-family home with a legal accessory dwelling unit, perfect for extended family or rental income. The first floor features the main bedroom with a full bath, while the second floor has 3 bedrooms. The lower level includes the accessory dwelling unit with separate electric meters. The home boasts spacious hardwood rooms and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Conveniently located near Market Basket, the commuter rail, shopping centers, major highways, the airport, and downtown Boston. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION 781-558-1091 infowithmango@gmail.com www.mnagorealtyteam.com Mango Realty-Sue Palomba ׉ 7cassandra://KDE_vzRkZyiiN7znvA7qEUlav6sOqiyh7vc__RsZv0E,`̰f(p Qޣf(p Qޢ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://3BX2NLKVThTaxAiceDdjdNdbapUcmSRSH6OvAwliQpQ0`)׉ 7cassandra://e2gHEJgF8xpG-gGqBqA4Boly7XxX0w5AmqoWhsruIuM͍H`J׉ 7cassandra://a-yZa4hk54Rb24qc_nO-4h1g8kA9ny1PCz4D-kC-74s,`̰f(p Q׉E Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 12, 2024 COMING SOON COMING SOON- BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! TWO TOWNHOUSE CONDOS. EACH UNIT HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORING, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL AND GARAGE. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR MORE DETAILS FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1 AND DOWNTOWN. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- BEAUTIFUL SUN FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 2 & 1/2 BATHS, OPEN CONCEPT DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM, SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM AND A BONUS ROOM. THE OUTSIDE HAS AN OVERSIZED DECK GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. TOPSFIELD $849,900 CALL JULIEANNE 781-953-7870 FOR SALE FOR SALE- VERY DESIRABLE INDIAN ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD, OVERSIZED SPLIT ENTRY ON A LEVEL SIZABLE LOT. 4+ BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, 2800+ SQFT. ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY IN THE FINISHED BASEMENT. CUSTOM BUILT BY ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED FOR. SAUGUS $899,999 CALL DANIELLE FOR DETAILS 978-987-9535 FOR SALE FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH UPDATED RANCH WITH ADDITIONAL INLAW ATTACHED OFF THE BACK WITH AN ADDITIONAL ONE BEDROOM AND ONE FULL BATH. NICE PRIVATE YARD WITH INGROUND POOL. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. LYNNFIELD $949,900 DEBBIE 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- TRADITIONAL 3 BED, 1.5 BATH COLONIAL FEATURING PERIOD DETAIL THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, GORGEOUS BANISTER & NEWEL POST, DETAILED WOODWORK AND MOLDINGS, LARGE SPACIOUS ROOMS, HIGH CEILINGS ON BOTH FLOORS, EXPANSION POTENTIAL IN THE WALK-UP ATTIC. GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, ROOF, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, GENERATOR, AND SUNROOM ALL DONE ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. SAUGUS $629,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 FOR SALE FOR SALE- CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! NEEDS WORK, BUT WORTH THE EFFORT, HOUSE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. BRING YOUR IDEAS TO THIS 3000 SQUARE-FOOT COLONIAL FEATURING SIX BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHROOMS WITH OVER 3 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE (NOT INCLUDING WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL). BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL WOODWORK, FIVE FIREPLACES, 10 FOOT CEILINGS. VINYL SIDING, NICE SIZE LOT. PARKING FOR 6+ CARS. ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTHSHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $850,000 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? LAUREN BARTON 781-835-6989 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS BUILDABLE LOT • SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 79,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $84,900 • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 • LARGE SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM ON CORNER LOT. NEW RUBBER ROOF. PEABODY $99,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://a-yZa4hk54Rb24qc_nO-4h1g8kA9ny1PCz4D-kC-74s,`̰f(p Qޤ׈Ef(p Qޥf(p Qޤ P,Malden Advocate 07/12/2024Malden Advocate 07/12/2024f(֫}\