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Vol. 35, No. 34 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, August 28, 2026 Democratic Primary Election winner in Sept. 1 state senate race will advance unchallenged to Nov. 3 final election With no Republican candidate, winner of next week’s Democratic tussle between Malden Councillors McDonald & O’Malley, state Rep. Lipper-Garabedian in driver’s seat By Steve Freker F or the fi rst time in over a decade, a new state senator will represent Malden and four other communities at the State House in Boston. By the time all the votes are tallied after the Democratic primary election for the 5th Middlesex state senate seat, the successor to longtime and outgoing Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) will be revealed. Since there is no Republican candidate on the ballot, the winner of the Tuesday, September 1 Democratic primary will sail unchallenged on to the November ELECTION | SEE PAGE 4 State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian Malden Councillor Carey McDonald Malden Councillor Ryan O’Malley It will be a busy ballot for Malden voters on Primary Day; challengers for incumbent U.S. Sen. Markey, U.S. Rep. Clark Malden state Reps. Donato & Ultrino run unopposed; some Ward 5 residents voting for new state Rep. By Steve Freker I t will be a busy ballot for Malden voters in the Tuesday, September 1 state and federal primary election. Topping the list is the showdown between incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), a lifelong Malden resident, who is facing off against U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton of Salem, Mass. The run up to Tuesday’s Senate primary election has included several often bitter debates between the two candidates, with each calling the other out for positions taken — and not taken — on various topics and issues. U.S. Rep. Moulton has continually made Sen. Markey’s age, 80 years old, an issue, saying it is time for new blood and new ideas to lead Massachusetts’ interests in Washington, D.C. Markey has countered that he has never been so energized as he feels at this time in this election. A resident of Townsend Street, Malden, Sen. Markey did make it clear he would not seek reelection if elected to this newest six-year term, VOTING | SEE PAGE 2 T m T m O p i i o p O t y y t t t t c c r ! ! p r E n d b o y ׉ 0s3://VQ9Wo3ExOyCQMFV19mqNhyfUbkwMrvCRbo-VH9SZJwk9`jjU9H'jjU9H' rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://OE5-RJC9GzaRcs-0kMJ90EqJSnrIj5yomeuxF3LK9RU?K`'p׉ 0s3://09eATp4tvBDKrjdbdLvc2NE0pscFIfr7p26L2fOKzvMͶ`׉ 0s3://DJrTSBaAO0rZQoUY5GkMxy2VLJYOG6byuDGNjHtYnoY6`jjV9H'טUUru׉׉ 0s3://kGQr8kRxtkalAIEiEtG8DSVJeM4jr4-Eu-8Wp5FzB70`'p׉ 0s3://7OAbaV4xuBYYG_u8QxJSWh2XTxUZG4DmEq0itFUyDZYͩ(`׉ 0s3://QtAkK0Od8QSxN5ZGS-DQcipUhzD9Z1NkEcaRUxEbs9E4`jjV9H'ؑנjjW9H'Z9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉EڀPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 U.S. Senator U.S. Rep. Edward Markey VOTING | FROM PAGE 1 at the end of which he would be age 86. Also on the federal ballot seeking reelection is 7th term Congresswoman Katherine Clark, who was first elected U.S. Rep. in the 5th Middlesex District in 2013, succeeding Markey, who ascended to the U.S. Senate when former Sen. John Kerry became Secretary of State for President Barack Obama. U.S. Rep. Clark faces two Democratic challengers, Seth Moulton a pair of political newcomers: Jonathan Paz of Waltham and Tarik Samman of Cambridge. Running unopposed on the state Democratic ballot are Mass. Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kimberley Driscoll, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Secretary of State William F. Galvin, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Auditor Diana DiZoglio and county-wide Middlesex Register of Probate Tara DiCristofaro. Facing Democratic challengers in Middlesex races are Dis~ ESTATE SALE ~ EVERYTHING MUST GO! Saturday, September 5 * 10 AM - 5 PM 62 Ballard Street, Saugus Lots of Power Tools, Bedroom Set, Lawnmower, Snowblower & More! U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark The Commonwealth of Massachusetts  STATE PRIMARY DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICIAL EARLY / ABSENTEE BALLOT          ��� SENATOR IN CONGRESS ����� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� �� + + + + + + eteran/ EDWARD J. MARKEY 360 Charles St., Malden + + + + + + + ���  �� ������� SETH MOULTON 37 Chestnut St., Salem + + + + + + + + + + + + + ����� Member of Congress; V ember of Congress; V ��� ������ ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ember of Congress; V �������� ����  ���� ������������ ����������� ������ + + + + + + + + + + + ����  ���� ������ United States Senator/ ��������� d States Senator/ DEBORAH B. GOL DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. ���  �� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ����� ��� AUDITOR GOVERNOR �� VERNOR � � Vote for not more than ONE ��������� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� MAURA HEALEY 4 Cheswick Rd., Arlington + + + + + + + + + + + ����� ALEY 4 Cheswick Rd., Arlington + + + + + + + + + + + ��  ������ ��  ������ DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ��������� ��������� LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 16 Glenn Ave., Salem + + + + + + + ���  ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Lieutenant Governor; Former Mayor of Salem/ ���  ������ REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Vote for not more than ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN CO ����� ����� ��� FIFTH DISTRICT ��� ���  ��� ����� TIVE IN CONGRESS n ONE Vote for not more ote for not more ������� KATHERINE M. CLARK 15 Ocean Pier Ave., Revere + + + + + ���  ��� KATHERINE M. CLARK 15 Ocean Pier Ave., Revere + + Candidate for Re-nominat �������� JONATHAN PAZ 15 Howard St., Waltham + + + + + + + + + + + + + ����� T RIK SAMMAN �� ARIK SAMMAN ����� TE IN THIS SP -IN. DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. TE IN THIS SPACE. NE BELOW FOR -IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ATTORNEY GENERAL ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL 59 William Bradford Rd., Dartmouth ����  ��  ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Attorney General/ ���� ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ��������� ��������� ������������ ����������� ����� 12 Wendell St., Cambridge + + + + + + + + + + + WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ��������� Governor; Former Attorney General/ ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� DIANA DiZOGLIO ���  ����� DIAN DiZOGLIO ���  ���� DO NOT VO HIS SP USE BLANK LI USE BLANK LI WRITEDO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. HIS SPACE. OW FOR 30 Olive St., Methuen + + + + + + + + + + + + ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ������������ ����������� REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT ��� REP ������ THIRTY-SECOND M ��� -SECOND M ������ JOHN HIGGIN ����� LEILA BHATTI MIGL ��� USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY n ONE � JONATHAN PAZ 15 Howard St., Waltham + + + + + + + + + + + + + Former City Councilor/ Former City Councilor/ ����� DISTRICT ATDISTRICT ATTORNEY ���� T ����� NORTHERN DISTRICT ���� ERN DIST �� MARI ��� ���� VID MAR Vote for not more than ONE ��������� MARIAN T. RYAN 8 Bradford Rd., Belmont + + + + + + + + + + + ����� USE BLANK LINE BELOW F DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW F WRITE-IN. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY COUNCILLOR ���� SIXTH DISTRICT ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� e than ONE ��� ��� TERRENCE W. KENNEDY 3 Stafford Rd., Lynnfield + + + + ��� ��� �� ����������������� DIANN MARY BAYLIS 39 Ticehurst Ln., Marblehead + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY SECRETARY OF STATE ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 46 Lake St., Boston + + + + ��������� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Present Secretary; Candidate for Re-nomination/ ����� �������� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Present Governor's Councillor; Candidate for Re-nomination/ + + + + ion/ REGISTER OF PROBATE RE ������� MIDDLESEX COUNTY  �� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY Vote for not more than ONE ��������� TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO 36 Terrace Rd., Medford + + + + ��� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� SECRETARY OF STATE ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 46 Lake St., Boston + + + + ��������� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Present Secretary; Candidate for Re-nomination/ ����� �������� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY Candidate for Re-nomination/ �������� ������������ ����������� ������ Candidate for Re-nomination; Current District Attorney/ ������  ������� DAVID MARDAVID MARC SOLET 100 Landsdowne St., Cambridge + + + + DO NOT VOTE IN THIS S Former Assistant District Attorney/ ��������� ��������� Candidate for Re-nomination/ �������� THIRTY-SECOND MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Vote for not more than ONE �������� ��������� JOHN HIGGINS 34 Forest St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Veteran/ ���� TTI MIGLIORELLI 25 Dartmouth Rd., Melrose Former Melrose City Councilor/ � ���� ��� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 16 Glenn Ave., Salem + + + + + + + ���  ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Lieutenant Governor; Former Mayor of Salem/ ���  ������ REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Vote for not more than ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN CO ����� ����� ��� FIFTH DISTRICT ��� ���  ��� ����� TIVE IN CONGRESS ONE Vote for not more t ote for not more t ������� ONE � KATHERINE M. CLARK 15 Ocean Pier Ave., Revere + + + + + ���  ��� KATHERINE M. CLARK 15 Ocean Pier Ave., Revere + + + Candidate for Re-nominatio ��������� Candidate for Re-nominatio �������� ����� �������� JONATHAN PAZ 15 Howard St., Waltham + + + + + + + + + + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. E IN THIS SP WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ATTORNEY GENERAL ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL 59 William Bradford Rd., Dartmouth ����  ��  ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Attorney General/ ���� E IN THIS SPACE. NE BELOW FOR ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ��������� ��������� ������������ ����������� JONATHAN PAZ 15 Howard St., Waltham + + + + + + + + + + + + + Former City Councilor/ Former City Councilor/ ����� T RIK SAMMAN 12 Wendell St., Cambridge + + + + + + + + + + + �� ARIK SAMMAN 12 Wendell St., Cambridge + + + + + + + + + + + ����� Candidate for Re-nomination/ DISTRICT ATTODISTRICT ATTORNEY ����� TTO ����� ��� ��� RIAN T. VID NORTHERN DISTRICTNORTHERN DISTRICT ���� �� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� MARIAN T. RYAN 8 Bradford Rd., Belmont + + + + + + + + + + + ����� ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. USE BLANK LINE B USE BLANK LINE B WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY COUNCILLOR ���� SIXTH DISTRICT ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� than ONE ��� ��� TERRENCE W. KENNEDY 3 Stafford Rd., Lynnfield + + + + ��� ��� Present Governor's Councillor; Candidate for Re-nomination/ + + + �� ����������������� DIANN MARY BAYLIS 39 Ticehurst Ln., Marblehead + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� REGISTER OF PROBATE � REGI � Vote for not more than ONE ��������� Candidate for Re-nomination/ �������� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� SECRETARY OF STATE ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 46 Lake St., Boston + + + + ��������� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Present Secretary; Candidate for Re-nomination/ ����� �������� ������� MIDDLESEX COUNTY  �� TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO 36 Terrace Rd., Medford + + + + ��� ������������ ����������� ������ Candidate for Re-nomination; Current District Attorney/ ������  ������� DAVIDDAVID MARC SOLET 100 Landsdowne St., Cambridge + + + + DO NOT VOTE I Former Assistant District Attorney/ ��������� WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ��������� GOVERNOR �� VERNOR � � Vote for not more than ONE ��������� ��  ������ DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. ������������ ����������� ������ ������ WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ��������� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� MAURA HEALEY 4 Cheswick Rd., Arlington + + + + + + + + + + + ����� LEY 4 Cheswick Rd., Arlington + + + + + + + + + + + Governor; Former Attorney General/ Governor; Former Attorney General/ ��  ������ WRITE-IN. TREAS TREASURER ���� ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 37 Hyslop Rd., Brookline + + + Present Treasurer; Candidate for Re-nomination/ �� ��  ��� ��������� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� �� SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ������ FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Vote for not more than ONE �� �� ��������� KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN 21 Mystic Ave., Melrose + ��� CAREY McDONALD 33 Pierce St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� AUDITOR ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� DIANA DiZOGLIO 30 Olive St., Methuen + + + + + + + + + + + + ���  ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. DIAN DiZOGLIO 30 Olive St., Methuen + + + + + + + + + + + + ���  ���� DO NOT VOT USE BLANK LIN USE BLANK LIN WRITE-I USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. HIS SP HIS SPACE. 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WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Lieutenant Governor; Former Mayor of Salem/ ���  ������ REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Vote for not more than ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN C ����� ����� ��� FIFTH DISTRICT ��� ���  ��� ����� TIVE IN C NGRESS n ONE Vote for not more ote for not more ������� n ONE � KATHERINE M. CLARK 15 Ocean Pier Ave., Revere + + + + + ���  ��� KATHERINE M. CLARK 15 Ocean Pier Ave., Revere + + Candidate for Re-nomina �������� ����� T RIK SAMMAN 12 Wendell St., Cambridge + + + + + + + + + + + �� ARIK SAMMAN 12 Wendell St., Cambridge + + + + + + + + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. OTE IN THIS SP E-IN. OTE IN THIS SPACE. INE BELOW FOR E-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ATTORNEY GENERAL ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL 59 William Bradford Rd., Dartmouth ����  ��  ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Attorney General/ ���� COUNCILLOR ���� SIXTH DISTRICT ��� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� e than ONE ��� ��� + + + + ation/ ation/ TERRENCE W. KENNEDY 3 Stafford Rd., Lynnfield + + + + ��� ��� �� ����������������� DIANN MARY BAYLIS 39 Ticehurst Ln., Marblehead + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Present Governor's Councillor; Candidate for Re-nomination/ REGISTER OF PROBATE �� REGIS �� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� Candidate for Re-nomination/ �������� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� ������� MIDDLESEX COUNTY  �� TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO 36 Terrace Rd., Medford + + + + ��� ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ��������� ��������� ������������ ����������� Candidate for Re-nomination/ �������� JONATHAN PAZ 15 Howard St., Waltham + + + + + + + + + + + + + ����� JONATHAN PAZ 15 Howard St., Waltham + + + + + + + + + + + + + Former City Councilor/ Former City Councilor/ ����� DISTRICT ATTORNEY NORTHERN DISTRICTNORTHERN DISTRICT DISTRICT ATTO ����� TTO ����� ���� ���� �� ARIAN T. � VID DO NOT VOTE ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. USE BLANK LINE USE BLANK LINE WRITE-IN WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY Vote for not more than ONE ��������� MARIAN T. RYAN 8 Bradford Rd., Belmont + + + + + + + + + + + ����� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� Candidate for Re-nomination; Current District Attorney/ ������  ������� DAVIDDAVID MARC SOLET 100 Landsdowne St., Cambridge + + + + Former Assistant District Attorney/ ��������� ��������� ��������� GOVERNOR �� VERNOR � � Vote for not more than ONE ��������� MAURA HEALEY 4 Cheswick Rd., Arlington + + + + + + + + + + + ����� ��  ������ DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ��������� ��������� WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ��������� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� ALEY 4 Cheswick Rd., Arlington + + + + + + + + + + + Governor; Former Attorney General/ Governor; Former Attorney General/ ��  ������ RYAN J. O'MALLEY 706A Main St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + ��� Current State Representative; Former City Councilor/ ������  ����� Current Malden City Councillor at-Large/ �� ��� �������� Malden City Councillor/ �������              427 SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS         9                     ��                �� State Rep. Steven Ultrino The Commonwealth of Massachusetts  STATE PRIMARY DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICIAL EARLY / ABSENTEE BALLOT          ��� SENATOR IN CONGRESS ����� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� NE �� EDWARD J. MARKEY 360 Charles St., Malden + + + + + + + ���  �� + + + + + + + United States Senator/ ��������� ed States Senator/ ed States Senator/ �������� SETH MOULTON 37 Chestnut St., Salem + + + + + + + + + + + + + ����� ����  ���� ��� �� ������ �� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ����  ���� ������� ������ + + + + + + + + + + + + Member of Congress; Veteran/Member of Congress; Veteran/ DEBORAH B. GOLD DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. ���  �� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ������ �� WRITE-IN. TREAS TREASURER ���� ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 37 Hyslop Rd., Brookline + + + Present Treasurer; Candidate for Re-nomination/ �� ��  ��� ��������� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� �� SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ������ FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Vote for not more than ONE �� �� ��������� KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN 21 Mystic Ave., Melrose + ��� CAREY McDONALD 33 Pierce St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + + ����� RYAN J. O'MALLEY 706A Main St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� AUDITOR ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� DIANA DiZOGLIO 30 Olive St., Methuen + + + + + + + + + + + + ���  ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. DIA DiZOGLIO 30 Olive St., Methuen + + + + + + + + + + + + ��� ����� DO NOT VO USE BLANK L USE BLANK L WRITE USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. THIS SP THIS SPACE. LOW FOR ������������ ����������� ������ ������ ������������ ����������� REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT ��� REP ������ THIRTY-FIFTH M ��� -FIFTH M ������ ��� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR PAUL J. DONA THIRTY-FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Vote for not more than ONE �������� ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� ��������� TO 48 Maurice St., Medford + + + + + + + + + + + Candidate for Re-nomination/ �������� Current State Representative; Former City Councilor/ ������  ����� Current Malden City Councillor at-Large/ �� ��� �������� Malden City Councillor/ �������                                430 SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS         9                     ��                �� State Rep. Paul Donato The Commonwealth of Massachusetts  STATE PRIMARY DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICIAL EARLY / ABSENTEE BALLOT          ��� SENATOR IN CONGRESS ����� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� NE �� + + + + + + EDWARD J. MARKEY 360 Charles St., Malden + + + + + + + ���  �� ember of Congress; V ��� ������ ��� ����  ���� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ �������� ������ WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ��������� ����� ��� ��������� �� United States Senator/ ��������� d States Senator/ d States Senator/ ������� SETH MOULTON 37 Chestnut St., Salem + + + + + + + + + + + + + ����� + + + + + + + + + + + Member of Congress; Veteran/ember of Congress; Veteran/ ����  ���� DEBORAH B. GOL DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. ���  �� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN. TREASURER ���� TREA ���� Vote for not more than ONE ��������� DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 37 Hyslop Rd., Brookline + + + Present Treasurer; Candidate for Re-nomination/ �� ��  ��� ��������� ������������ ����������� ������ SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ������ FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Vote for not more than ONE �� �� KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN 21 Mystic Ave., Melrose + ��� CAREY McDONALD 33 Pierce St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + + ����� DO NOT VOTE IN THIS SPACE. USE BLANK LINE BELOW FOR WRITE-IN. WRITE-IN SPACE ONLY ������������ ����������� ������ ��������� RYAN J. O'MALLEY 706A Main St., Malden + + + + + + + + + + ��� ��������� Current State Representative; Former City Councilor/ ������  ����� Current Malden City Councillor at-Large/ �� ��� �������� Malden City Councillor/ �������                         433 SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS         9                     ��                �� FPO FPO FPO trict Attorney Marian Ryan seeking reelection to a fourth four-year term after fi rst being appointed to a vacant seat following a resignation in 2013. She is being challenged by David M. Solet of Cambridge. There are also two Democratic challengers for Governor’s Council: incumbent Terrence Kennedy of Lynnfi eld and challenger Diann M. Bayliss of Marblehead. All Malden voters will choose one candidate in the three-person state senate race for 5th Middlesex District on the Democratic primary ballot from among state Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Malden City Councillors Carey McDonald and Ryan O’Malley. (See separate story.) All Malden voters will also cast ballots for state representative, depending on where they live in the city. In the 32nd Middlesex District, residents of Malden’s Ward 5, Precincts 2 and 3, will choose between Malden resident John Higgins and Melrose resident Leila Bhatti Migliorelli. The 32nd District includes the two Malden precincts, all of Melrose and part of Wakefi eld. In the 33rd Middlesex, consisting of Ward 2, Ward 3–Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 4, Ward 5– Precincts 1 and 3, Ward 6, Ward 7–Precincts 2 and 3, and Ward 8, incumbent Steven Ultrino is running unopposed for reelection to a seventh consecutive term, having fi rst been elected in 2014. Longtime state Rep. Paul Donato is also running unopposed, seeking election to a 14th term in the 35th Middlesex District, which consists of parts of Malden (Wards 1, 3 and 7) and Medford (Wards 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8). At 85, Rep. Donato is the eldest member of the Mass. House and was fi rst elected in 2000. 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"Time and again I am reminded of the extraordinary work happening in our schools and the impact educators have on our young people over the years," the Mayor said, addressing the newest group of teachers hired to join the faculty of the Malden Public Schools for the 2026-27 academic year. Mayor Christenson, who also 'Welcome to Malden Public Schools' was said in many ways. (Photo by The Advocate) serves as chairperson of the Malden School Committee, continued, "You will quickly discover that Malden has dedicated administrators and staff , talented teachers, engaged parents and a supportive community. "Together we share a belief that every student can and will succeed," he said. The Malden Public Schools led a two-day orientation session for new teachers this week, held at Malden High School for some 60 newly hired educators who will join the ranks of the over 700 staff members in the district this year. The new teachers are spread across mostly every one of the seven school buildings in the district. School officially opens for Malden Public Schools next week on Wednesday, August 26 for Grades 1-12 and the following Wednesday, September 2 for pre-K (Early Learning Center) and kindergarten students. Third-year Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. also addressed and welcomed the newly hired teachers, pointing out the diversity of the Malden community and in turn its schools. Malden High once again was ranked as the "Most Diverse High School in Massachusetts" and two of the K-8 Schools (Salemwood and Ferryway) are also among the most diverse schools statewide. "We have students who come from all walks of life, whose families come from all over the world and some students who come very eager, very polished, ready to go and also students who had a different experience," Dr. Sippel said. "The best part about public school education is we get to deliver for all of them. 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The city of Malden has a stake in each of the three candidates vying to replace Sen. Lewis, who was first elected to the 5th Middlesex post in 2014. The 5th Middlesex District includes the communities of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield and parts of Winchester. The three candidates seeking to replace Lewis are state Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-32nd Middlesex, Melrose, Malden, Wakefield), Malden Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald and Malden Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley. Rep. Lipper-Garabedian’s 32nd Middlesex District includes all of Melrose, parts of Malden near the Malden-Melrose line (Ward 5, Precincts 2 and 3A) and parts of Wakefield (Precincts 4, 5 and 6). She was first elected in 2020 and is in her third term. A Malden resident and a Melrose resident are facing off in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to replace her in the 32nd Middlesex District. (See separate story.) Councillor McDonald was reelected to their third term as Malden Councillor-at-Large in 2025. 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That made it a historic race, as it is the first time that two Malden residents have appeared on the same ballot for a state senate seat that represents the city of Malden. Lipper-Garabedian’s campaign themes have centered on climate change, public transit and infrastructure improvements in local communities using state resources. O’Malley has made improved public education through reform of the Chapter 70 state education funding platform, government accountability and protecting public assets his key campaign points. McDonald’s central campaign message has been about climate action, supporting immigrant communities, and economic justice. Senator Lewis, in his 12th year in the State House, has become one of the most wellknown politicians in the Commonwealth, with his work on some of Massachusetts’ most “hot button” state legislation, from educational funding to grassroots social issues, such as raising the age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 and creating a state-supervised program for paid family medical leave. Senator Lewis was also one of the lead sponsors of raising Massachusetts’ minimum wage to $15 per hour. Senator Lewis was also the main architect of the landmark 2019 Student OpporWhere to Vote in Malden Democratic Primary Election for 5th Middlesex State Senate All Malden Polling Places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. WARD 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 PCT. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1A 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 3A 1 2 3 1 2 3 3A 1 2 3 POLLING PLACE/LOCATION FERRYWAY SCHOOL, CAFETERIA, 150 CROSS ST. FERRYWAY SCHOOL, CAFETERIA, 150 CROSS ST. FERRYWAY SCHOOL, CAFETERIA, 150 CROSS ST. 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LINDEN SCHOOL, CAFETERIA (CENTER), 29 WESCOTT ST. LINDEN SCHOOL, CAFETERIA (RIGHT), 29 WESCOTT ST. tunity Act on school funding and more recently worked directly to seal the deal on the Mass. “millionaire’s tax.” *** On Tuesday, September 1, the polls in all of the 5th Middlesex communities, including Malden, are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Summer is Here! ׉ 0s3://qdMWxYya9PjvMX7xs3pcSTQsZiRZ3mg8ubeu63ShKn04`jjU9H'׉EcTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 5 MPS | FROM PAGE 3 trict for whom public education will make the difference. You will be working to make that difference." Led by Assistant SuperintenMayor Gary Christenson addresses the new Malden Public Schools teachers. (All photos by The Advocate) Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel Ed.L.D. welcomes the new teachers dent for Learning and Curriculum Komal Bhasin, the newly hired teachers went through an intensive orientation session over the two days, which included structured group training and interaction with their respective curriculum subject matter directors as well as their school principals, and other individual school administrators. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 Orientation included information tables in the Malden High School Finn Gym. FREE TREES for residents! D o you want to be a part of making your city greener, cleaner and healthier? The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is raising awareness about multiple programs offering free trees to plant on your property this fall. One of the programs is the Greening the Gateway Cities MA Urban Canopy Project, which is for residents of Chelsea, Everett, Malden and Revere. 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Tree cover reduces energy usage, bringing down cooling and heating costs, and more greenery can increase property values. MyRWA is committed to building solutions so that all people across the watershed, no matter who you are or where you live, have safe and easy access to nature and a healthy environment. MyRWA is working with cities and towns to plant trees on public property, including parks, paths and parking lots. So far, the organization has helped plant over 1,000 shade trees, but resident tree planting is key to expanding the canopy even farther. Request a free tree today! The 76-square-mile Mystic River watershed stretches from Reading through the northern shoreline of Boston Harbor to Revere. “Mystic” is an anglicized version of the Pequot word missi-tuk (“large river with wind-and tide-driven waves”). The Mystic is now one of New England’s most densely populated, urbanized watersheds. 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Two fi refi ghters from Malden, Justin Horvath and Hadari Binda completed their training. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs eff ectively and safely.” “Massachusetts Firefightto School! Back to School! 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The union joined more than 45 other public safety unions and organizations across Middlesex County who have endorsed Solet in his bid to unseat the 13-year incumbent in the September 1 Democratic primary election. “The people of Malden deserve a DA who is serious about cracking down on some of the major issues we see everyday in our line of work - from drugged driving and fentanyl, to gun traffi cking and gun violence, Dave will work to protect our community,” said Ken Guiel, President of the Malden Firefi ghters Union. “Dave has proven his unwavering commitment setts from out-of-state, protect the elderly from financial fraud and abuse, and ensure that prosecutorial decisions are driven by the facts and the law, not political considerations or fear of repercussions. Recognizing the growing David Solet Endorsed by FF Union to justice, and we know he will continue fi ghting for the public safety of Malden as District Attorney.” Solet said: “Receiving this endorsement from an organization representing the men and women who work to protect the people of Malden every day is humbling. These people know who I am, and what I’ve done as a prosecutor, and they have confi dence in what I will do in the future.” Solet has pledged to aggressively pursue gun trafficking organizations that smuggle guns into Massachuthreat posed by drug-impaired driving, Solet has also committed to working with law enforcement, legislators, and public safety leaders to advance evidence-based reforms that improve the investigation and prosecution of drugged-driving cases while protecting due process. He has further pledged to support legislative reforms that close gaps in Massachusetts' dangerousness law, allowing prosecutors to seek detention hearings for individuals accused of the most serious violent crimes where public safety demands it. "There are real public safety challenges facing Middlesex County, and standing still is not an option," Solet said. "Whether it's stopping illegal guns before they reach our neighborhoods, protecting seniors from increasingly sophisticated fi nancial crimes, addressing the rise in drugged driving, or ensuring dangerous off enders can be held accountable, I will lead an offi ce that is proactive, principled, and focused on protecting the people of Middlesex County." A prosecutor for twenty-four years, Solet has sought justice for victims of domestic violence, gun violence, narcotics trafficking, and public corruption. He was a longtime member of the offi ce’s Special Investigations Unit, which prosecuted organized crime, then served as the fi rst Chief of the Cyber Protection Unit, fi ghting online child exploitation. From 2019-2025, he served as the fi rst Chief of the Middlesex County Cold Case Homicide Unit, investigating hundreds of unsolved homicides and dozens of unGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. r e of what y EverettBank.com solved sex assaults. For his work, he was named Middlesex County Prosecutor of the Year in 2025, and has received numerous other awards from law enforcement organizations. 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(Courtesy photo) Special to the Advocate T he Malden community has rallied support around Carey McDonald in the 5th Middlesex state senate race, heading into the September 1 Democratic primary. McDonald, a Malden Councillor-at-Large and parent of two Malden Public Schools students, has secured the most endorsements in the primary from Malden elected and community leaders. McDonald also has earned the support of Malden Firefighters Union Local 902, Chinese Progressive Political Action, Mystic Valley Progressives and unions with strong Malden membership, including Service Employees International Union 509 and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445, who represent Stop & Shop employees. A “Malden for McDonald” unity event last week showcased broad community support. City Councillors Steve Winslow, Chris Simonelli and Jadeane Sica, as well as School Committee Member Peter Piazza, joined Mayor Gary Christenson in cohosting the event. “This is the chance to get a Malden voice in the state senate, who understands our diverse community and will be a champion for us,” said McDonald. “I am a progressive, pro-audit candidate who has built relationships across this city as a Councilor At Large. I’ve fought to protect our neighbors against the Trump administration’s attacks, and to get our community the resources we need. Now I’m ready to fight for Malden on Beacon Hill!” Mayor Gary Christenson said, “There is no one on the Malden City Council who has worked harder to address the number one issue facing our city, the state education funding formula. At the local level, Carey has demonstrated persistence, a deep understanding of how state policy affects local communities, and the ability to deliver results. They have led the charge to lower utility bills with more clean energy through the Malden Community Electricity Program. I am confident they will bring the same leadership and effectiveness to the State Senate.” Malden Firefighters Union Local 902 said, “As a City Councillor, Carey has always held the values and needs of the fire department in high regard and has sought better staffing and resources for our department. We endorse Carey to further the goals of ensuring safe communities, adequate funding, and stable jobs from Beacon Hill.” “Working families in Massachusetts are struggling to keep up with rising costs. Carey has a vision for how to make our state more affordable, a plan to deliver it, and the determination to fight for it every day,” said Irene Jor, who is with Chinese Progressive Political Action. “Carey’s progressive vision and collaborative leadership style that [is] successful in Malden will also lead to success in the State Senate,” said Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow. McDonald has served three terms as a Councillor-at-Large and is currently Finance Chair. Their campaign has highlighted the need for more help from Beacon Hill to fix the local budget crisis that is impacting communities across the district. For years, they had proposed changes to the Chapter 70 school funding formula, drawing on their professional experience as an education policy professional. McDonald joined the contest for the open state senate seat following the defeat of Malden’s proposed tax override at the ballot in March, which they were the only candidate in the race to publicly support. “As Finance Chair, I’ve seen first hand how the broken system of funding for our schools and local governments is punishing our communities,” said McDonald. “It’s not just Malden - Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and now Reading have all had to ask for overrides this year. This is not how it should work. We need more solutions and more urgency from Beacon Hill, and that’s a big part of what pushed me to get into this race.” McDonald also consolidated the most progressive endorsements of candidates in the 5th Middlesex race. McDonald has been endorsed by: • Progressive Mass • Massachusetts Working Families Party • Chinese Progressive Political Action • Service Employees International Union 509 • Service Employees International Union 32BJ • 350 Mass Action • Clean Water Action • Lead Locally • Boston Teachers’ Union • United Food and Commercial Workers 1445 • Malden Firefighters Union IAFF Local 902 • Mystic Valley Progressives • Mass Alliance ׉ 0s3://N0qdo_bLZ7arJchHXmgUwPmMKXqpHhYNOsSKS5vtZRY3`jjU9H'׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 9 ~ Political Announcement ~ Ryan O’Malley Announces Candidacy for State Senate City Councillor Ryan O’Malley is shown with his supporters as he announces his candidacy for State Senate. (Courtesy photo) T he common theme throughout the conversations State Senate Candidate Ryan O’Malley has had with voters, is that we need a better, common-sense government. Families are struggling to afford health and childcare, cost of food and utilities is sky high, and the cost of housing is weakening a once solid foundation for the future. O’Malley is committed to creating real solutions to these issues, which is why the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) has proudly endorsed him in the race for the open 5th Middlesex seat representing Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Stoneham, Reading, and Winchester. He is the only candidate in the race for State Senate to attend public school in the district and has made education funding reform a cornerstone of his campaign, focusing on how Massachusetts can support its educators and students, while reducing costs and political division for residents. “Zip codes should not dictate the quality of your education,” says O’Malley. “As a municipal official, I have seen the impact of dwindling state aid on our communities. Overly relying on local property taxes to fund education forces cities and towns to do property tax overrides, which are divisive even when necessary. The state needs to do more.” O’Malley, who is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Boston College Law School, attributes his success to the educators who helped him overcome challenges reading when he was in school. “As our State Senator, Ryan O’Malley will fight to make sure Beacon Hill works for everyone - stronger schools, affordable housing, and lower costs for working families,” said the MTA. Professionally, O’Malley is an attorney focused on creating high-quality affordable housing to help seniors age in place and families thrive. As a former MDC/DCR park ranger in the Middlesex Fells and Breakheart Reservations, he highlighted his extensive public service experience when he marched with trees in the Wakefield Independence Day Parade. “Protecting the environment and our shared public assets is so important to me. Whether it’s our parks, schools, public libraries, or public finances, I have the experience and track record of being a dedicated steward of our public assets,” said O’Malley. Throughout his six terms on the Malden City Council, O’Malley has a long track record of fighting for government accountability and compliance with the public record and open meeting laws, which informs his state level positions. “I fully support State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's effort to audit the Massachusetts legislature and support the current ballot question to apply the public record law to the legislature,” says O’Malley. He has taken the Act on Mass Good Government Pledge which calls for term limits for legislative leadership positions. “Leadership currently uses financial incentives, like stipends and committee assignments, to coerce legislators into compliance with their policy goals,” O’Malley said. “The State Ethics Law should be amended to prohibit this type of unethical behavior.” “If you’d like to bring comJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. mon sense to Beacon Hill, then I humbly ask for your vote on or before the Sep 1 Democratic Primary,” O’Malley said. The Democratic Primary will be held in person on Tuesday, September 1. Early and mail in voting are also an option because the election will be held prior to Labor Day and associated vacations. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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In June, Officers DiVincenzo and Kessler responded to a 911 call about a child standing perilously on the outer perimeter of a fourth-floor balcony railing. Upon arriving at the scene, Officer Kessler kept watch of the child’s movements, providing updates to Officer DiVincenzo, who was in the building locating the boy. Once the Malden Fire Department arrived, Officer Kessler showed them the child’s location and had them set up their ladder — just before Officer DiVincenzo reached the boy and rescued him. The special needs and nonverbal child had wandered onto the balcony while his mother was cooking. There is no doubt that the quick and decisive actions taken by Officer DiVincenzo and Officer Kessler action saved the boy’s life. Mayor Christenson presented each officer with a Citation thanking them for their heroic actions. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Marc Gatcomb, Officer David Kessler, Officer Daniel DiVincenzo and Mayor Gary Christenson. Former Malden tenant faces federal illegal voting charge in alleged ‘revenge’ scheme against former landlord Ex-local resident also a llegedly filed false applications to surrender green cards, endangering couple’s residency status By Steve Freker A former Malden tenant posed as an ex-landlord to illegally vote in the 2024 Presidential election, then anonymously reported that the second man voted illegally, hoping to endanger his residency status, according to a report from the U.S. Attorney of Massachusetts office. Yupeng Sun, 33, of Andover and formerly of Malden, a Chinese national, in a related part of an alleged “revenge” scheme, also — initially — successfully petitioned the Boston Immigration Court to revoke the green cards of the ex-landlord and his wife, according to reports. Details of both parts of the alleged scheme were included in a press release from the Department of Justice. The scheme apparently was concocted and acted upon by Sun in retaliation for his being evicted from the ex-landlord’s house in 2023, where he had rented a room from 2021-2023. In 2023, according to reports, Sun was arrested on an assault and battery charge involving an adult relative of the man he’d later allegedly impersonate. The charges were dismissed over a year later, but Sun claimed When they flew back to the U.S. from a trip abroad, they were taken into custody at Logan Airport and deportation proceedings began, according to the complaint. Later that year, in October, the victim had a voter registration application submitted, and an early voting ballot was cast in his name at the Beebe School. The Malden man and woman, who reside in the city’s West End neighborhood, were successful in efforts to restore their green card status. The result of Sun’s arraignA Chinese national who formerly lived in Malden has been arrested and faced federal charges on Wednesday of impersonating another Chinese national and fraudulently casting a vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. in court he’d been unlawfully evicted. The Malden man and his wife, who are also Chinese nationals, but hold green cards signifying permanent resident status, were nearly deported as a result of Sun’s alleged scheme, but they were able to successfully petition the Boston Immigration Court to restore their green cards. Sun was due in federal court in Boston on Wednesday to answer the charges, each of which provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Nonresident defendants are also subject to deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed. According to the criminal complaint, Sun allegedly admitted to investigators last month that he used the former landlord’s name to vote at the Beebe School, Malden polling place in the 2024 Presidential Election, confirming he still had bad feelings toward the man he allegedly impersonated. According to reports, Sun was able to register to vote via a state-operated mechanism online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website. According to reports, the man and his wife had forms submitted in their names — allegedly by Sun — seeking to give up legal permanent resident status. ment in federal court Wednesday was not immediately able to be determined. The arrest closely followed news from the Department of Justice that Massachusetts is one of six states where federal election monitors will be sent this coming fall in order to ensure certain civil rights accessibilities and that voter fraud does not occur. According to reports, election monitors are being sent to Boston and New Bedford for the September primary election. The two Massachusetts cities are among 15 jurisdictions across the country federal monitors have been assigned to for their respective primary elections. ׉ 0s3://lUuE0Eoxvs3WtvaoxLZjQf1k05QeAMcWEbNxQCmXrGc7S`jjU9H'׉E (THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 11 It was a super start for Malden High School Fall Sports preseason this week Golden Tornado teams go through preseason paces; Opening Day for all teams is right around the corner Boys Soccer Head Coach Jeremiah Smith talks to the team during a drill session at preseason tryouts at Pine Banks. (Advocate Photo) By Steve Freker I t was “Back to School” this week and included in the same time frame this year was the start of Fall Sports tryouts and preseason practices for Malden High School athletics. Malden High School joined the over 350 other high schools in Massachusetts, from Springfield to Newburyport and all points in between, which kicked off Fall Sports season this week. The Malden Public Schools also started classes for all students in Grades 1-12. Some other schools in Mass. also started this week, while many begin classes next week or after Labor Day. It is certainly a busy time of It’s preseason number six for Malden High Football Head Coach Witche Exilhomme, who lead a drill at Macdonald Stadium on Tuesday. (Advocate Photo) year for everyone involved, but it is mixed with the dual excitement — tinged with a bit of apprehension — that comes with the start of both school classes and the Malden Golden Tornado sports programs. Malden High School’s Charlie Conefrey has known the feeling on all levels — as a Hall of Fame student-athlete in the 1990s, a coach in the 2000s and now in his 12th year as Director of Athletics/Physical & Health Education, PreK-12. “It was an excellent start to the preseason, with both numbers of student-athletes who have come out for the teams and atmosphere around the athletic program,” Conefrey said. “We have close to 300 student-athletes who started the preseason this week, and there’s a lot of excitement around the teams, which is always great to see.” Conefrey said most of the teams are reporting increased tryout numbers so far, a trend in the Fall Sports teams overall. Conefrey said even more student-athletes will be joining the ranks after school opened this week on Wednesday, August 27. “Usually a number of ninth-graders join the teams after school starts and there is still plenty of time to join our teams, especially those freshmen looking to try out or sign up.” SPORTS | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 0s3://LfyN0W6N3Na8PAf38Y-um25oKx9269YVL1lHxgHy1BY1`jjU9H'ājjU9H'Á rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://zM_rzyTXNfj7BEeu8i8vdWmscdHCn-SOKAUT6bXHMcgc`'p׉ 0s3://3pq868lp4ZG3U5zMUpaxQkXF-bhnaUOBvwzsKGKPEGY͗8`׉ 0s3://oIpFXxGKMF4CiO0w0NK2qO_7jEWeWDMHm7su1ZU_Uko6`jjW9H'טUUru׉׉ 0s3://DZvM1DtFZqEnVY1h_bfJHLxbrEXcKRfMLMZfk1rbMhIbc`'p׉ 0s3://C2cJJKu6R_zkxTZu0LFCuvekeuHoshpH90cVhN3mbbIͣc`׉ 0s3://HvRb0_pbBbtuqySNwkUBiVP541ZRJQz--v78Plm7Qio2`jjW9H'נjjW9H'̝ 9ׁHhttp://Maldenps.org/calendarׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 m Have a Safe & 2026-2027 Happy School Year! Mayor Gary Christenson & The Malden City Government Councillor Ward 7 Chris Simonelli Ward 3 School Committee Jennifer Spadafora Councillor Ward 6 Stephen Winslow Ward 1 School Committee Michael Drummey Rob McCarthy Malden Transportation 781-322-5050 BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME Lester, Peggy & David Morovitz 24 Hour AIRPORT SERVICE PACKAGE DELIVERY State Representative Paul J. Donato Ward 2 School Committee k W c e a l c B o e ! ׉ 0s3://oIpFXxGKMF4CiO0w0NK2qO_7jEWeWDMHm7su1ZU_Uko6`jjU9H'׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 13 MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Grades 1-12): August 26 AUGUST 2026 (4 DAYS) S M T W T F S 2026-2027 CALENDAR (Start 2 Weeks Before Labor Day) FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (PreK & K): September 2 FIRST DAY K): S September 2 S M T W T 2 9 6 24* 25* 26 27 28 29 30 31 8/24: First Day for All Staff - No School for Students 8/25: Prof Dev Day - All Grades - No School for Students 8/26: First Day of School Grades 1-12 8/27: PreK & Kindergarten Orientation/Screening 8/28 & 8/31: PreK & Kindergarten Screening S M T W T 3* 1 8 2 9 4 NOVEMBER 2026 (16 DAYS) F 6 5 7 1 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 (19 DAYS) F 3 4 LAST DAYOFSCH CHOOL S 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9/1: No School - Primary Election Day 9/2: First Day of School for PreK and Kindergarten 9/4 - 9/7: No School - Labor Day S M T W T 1 8 4 5 6 7 OCTOBER 2026 (21 DAYS) F 2 9 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL W/O SNOW DAYS: June 14 S 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10/12: No School - Indigenous People’s Day S 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 11/3: Prof Dev Day - All Grades - No School for Students 11/11: No School - Veterans Day 11/25-27: No School - Thanksgiving Break S M T W T 2 9 7 1 8 3 FEBRUARY 2027 (15 DAYS) F 5 4 S M T W T 3 6 7 1 8 2 9 DECEMBER 2026 (17 DAYS) F 4 S 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 12/23: 11:00 a.m. Dismissal for Students and Staff 12/24-1/1: No School - Winter Break S M T W T 3 4 5 6 JANUARY 2027 (18 DAYS) F 1 8 7 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25* 26 27 28 29 30 1/1: No School - Winter Break 1/4: Classes Resume 1/18: No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/25: Prof Dev Day - All Grades - No School for Students MARCH 2027 (23 DAYS) S 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2/15-19: No School - February Break MAY 2027 (20 DAYS) S M T W T 2 9 3 4 5 6 F 7 S 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5/26: Last Day of Classes for Graduating Seniors 5/31: No School - Memorial Day S M T W T 2 9 7 1 8 3 4 F 5 S 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3/26: 11:00 a.m. Dismissal for Students and Staff JUNE 2027 (10 DAYS) S M T W T 2 9 7 13 20 27 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 16 23 3 17 24 F 4 JUNE 2025 18 25 S 5 10 11 12 19 26 6/6: Malden High School Graduation 6/14: Last Day of School w/o snow days (180 Days) - 11:00 a.m. Dismissal for Students and Staff 6/18: No School - Juneteenth Observed 6/22: Tentative last day of school w/ 5 snow days (185 Days) APRIL 2027 (17 DAYS) S M T W T 1 8 4 5 6 7 F 2 9 S 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4/19-23 No School - April Break Extenuating circumstances and/or inclement weather may necessitate changes to the calendar during the year. Visit Maldenps.org/calendar for current information. Malden Public Schools proudly serves a multicultural and religiously diverse community. Although the schools are open, excused absence is available in observance of religious holidays. Students who miss school work because of an excused absence will be given time to complete assignments/tests by the educator. ׉ 0s3://HvRb0_pbBbtuqySNwkUBiVP541ZRJQz--v78Plm7Qio2`jjU9H'ƁjjU9H'Ł rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://g0h_WqWkyrDADZS6UKCvZd-1OjrYAgZgNC0Fwb7p9hUm`'p׉ 0s3://m1B4eOFkpknxqhlwuVNPpjBxl5VeHyzp7xqynIIrgwAͳ`׉ 0s3://IkVqU19ltopzqSJar_Fge4azIo746wisE2k86B3-VeA1`jjW9H'טUUru׉׉ 0s3://I6_haTksexUFAGSw-W473Rs0nhS4xf1q-5q3y2zgzyQ`'p׉ 0s3://ewnLF-G3ZI5fYMZWAMw3FSGY_NFf7fweejBiduT5VMYͦ`׉ 0s3://DUeyO_1FT1iITNfIvpEY1kjwSs_w4gUmOHtRT8XvGWs2`jjW9H'נjjW9H'ց 9ׁH@https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/homeׁ ׁ ЈנjjW9H' @ā̐ 9ׁHhttp://www.cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 11 Malden High School will be offering Varsity Teams in Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, Coed Golf, Coed Field Hockey, Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Girls Volleyball. Junior Varsity level teams will be part of Football, Boys and Girls Soccer and Girls Volleyball. Freshman level teams are being expected for Boys Soccer and Girls Volleyball, though not all Greater Boston League (GBL) schools offer three levels of competition. The Malden High School Athletic Director noted there are also Middle School Sports being offered for Malden Public Schools students in Grades 7 and 8 in Boys Baseball, Boy and Girls Cross - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. SUPERIOR COURT NO. 2581CV00709 TO: VINCENT R. VALENTI AND VIBE CREATORS, LLC OF PARTS UNKNOWN: WHEREAS a civil action has been filed against you in our Superior Court by Robert White and Denise A White, Plaintiffs, wherein said plaintiffs request that this Court award them damages, punitive damages, all attorney fees and court costs. All that is set forth in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint filed in said Court on March 21, 2025. Accordingly, we COMMAND YOU if you intend to make any claim or defense, that on November 2, 2026, or within twenty (20) days from said day, to file your written appearance and written answer and other lawful pleadings to be served upon Francisco J. Rosa, Esq., Rosa and Taing Law, LLC, 1550 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA, and to file your written appearance and written answer and other lawful pleadings in the Office of the Clerk of Court at Middlesex Superior Court, 370 Jackson Street, 7th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 and further that you defend against the suit according to law if you intend any defense, and that you do and receive what the Court shall order and adjudge therein. Hereof fail not, at your peril, or as otherwise said suit may be adjudged and orders entered in your absence. It appearing to this Court that no personal service of the Complaint has been made on the Defendants, Vincent R. Valenti and Vibe Creators, LLC, after diligent search to lawfully make service, it is ORDERED that notice of this suit be given to you by publication of an attested copy hereof in the Malden Advocate, a newspaper published in Malden, Massachusetts, once a week for three successive weeks, the last publication to be at least twenty days before said return day of November 2, 2026 and by mailing a copy of this notice by certified mail to the defendant’s last known address. ENTERED: JULY 30, 2026 BY THE COURT, (BARRETT, J.) Robert Macintyre Assistant Clerk August 21, 28, September 4, 2026 Football sled work during preseason at Macdonald Stadium on Tuesday. (Advocate Photo) Country, Football (Tackle) and Girls Softball. Football is the newest offering, with Malden beginning its Inaugural Season in the Middlesex Middle School Football League. When the Middle School Sports programs begin practice and play, then the number of student-athletes will grow to close to 350 in all for the Fall Sports season. Conefrey said anyone seeking information on the registration process for any of the Fall Sports teams may email the Athletic Office to administrative assistant Jeanne Marquardo at www. jmarquardo@maldenps.org or call 781-397-6007. *** Preseason Scrimmages begin next week for several teams — Preseason Scrimmages kick off next week for several Golden Tornado teams, beginning with Malden Girls Soccer, which participates on Sunday, August 30. Malden is at a doubleheader scrimmage at Medford High School (489 Winthrop St.) fields behind the school in a jamboree against Winthrop High at 1:00 p.m. and then Mystic Valley Regional Charter School at 2:00 p.m. Then on Tuesday, September 1, at 4:15 p.m. hosts Rockport in a scrimmage at Pine Banks Park. — The season opener for Head Coach Rick Caceda’s Tornado Girls Soccer is Friday, September 11, at Stoneham High at 4:15 p.m. — Also on the scrimmage list next week is Malden High Football, led by sixthyear Head Coach Witche Exilhomme. Malden will host Wakefield High at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, at Macdonald Stadium, 22 Pearl St., Malden. Malden’s official season and home opener is Friday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. at Macdonald Stadium, Malden. — Malden Girls Volleyball, coached by 11th year net boss Dan Jurkkowski, will be at Wilmington High for a 10:00 a.m. scrimmage on Friday, September 4. The season opener is Monday, September 8, at East Boston High at 5:00 p.m. — Malden Boys Soccer has a home scrimmage on Thursday, September 3, at 4:30 p.m. at Pine Banks Park in Malden, versus Northeast Vocational. The season opener is on Tuesday, September 8, versus Malden Catholic at Pine Banks Park at 4:00 p.m. ׉ 0s3://IkVqU19ltopzqSJar_Fge4azIo746wisE2k86B3-VeA1`jjU9H'׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 15 Halloween FUN comes to Malden’s Maplewood neighborhood with The Zombie Ventriloquist Free family Halloween entertainment at Trafton Park on Oct. 31 H alloween will come alive in Malden’s Maplewood neighborhood when Boston’s national award-winning musical ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll, aka The Zombie Ventriloquist, brings his unique combination of ventriloquism, comedy, music and Halloween fun to Trafton Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Families, children, neighbors and Halloween enthusiasts are invited to come out to Trafton Park, enjoy the free entertainment and celebrate the holiday with the Maplewood community. The Halloween FUN event is presented by the Maplewood Association and is free and open to the public, off ering families and community members an entertaining way to celebrate Halloween together. Known for his energetic performances and musical approach to ventriloquism, Driscoll will bring his hilarious cast of characters to life in a show designed to entertain audiences of all ages. As The Zombie Ventriloquist, he adds a ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ City of Malden 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, MA 02148 Malden Licensing Board 781-397-7000 x2030 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD A Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 108, Malden, MA 02148 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the application of Urban Soccer (Malden) LLC, DBA UNLMTD SOCCER, located at 735 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148 For a New License to sell All Alcoholic Beverages as a Restaurant to be consumed on premises. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Kevin Molis, Chairman Andrew Zeiberg, Member Denise Balboni-Cowie, Member Gia Finocchiaro, Clerk Dated: August 28, 2026 City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on petition 26-007 by Mystic Valley Regional Charter School seeking a variance under the Code of the City of Malden as amended - Title 4 Section 4.16.090 (A) Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Awning sign in the Residence A Zoning District as per plans SGER077161-2026 at the property known as and numbered 31 Granite St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #133-663-303 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden, MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair August 28, September 04, 2026 spooky — and decidedly funny — Halloween twist to his act. “Halloween is the perfect time to bring ventriloquism, music and comedy together,” said Driscoll. “I’m looking forward to becoming The Zombie Ventriloquist and having some Halloween FUN with the Maplewood community in Malden!” Driscoll recently returned from the International Convention of Ventriloquists, where ventriloquists from around the country and beyond gathered to celebrate their craft. He recently entertained huge crowds at a Boston Parks and Recreation Department extravaganza on the Boston Common. The Maplewood Association is a community-focused neighborhood group centered around Maplewood Square in Malden. The organization works to strengthen the neighborhood through local community-building events, neighborhood art projects and economic revitalization eff orts. - LEGAL NOTICE - ׉ 0s3://DUeyO_1FT1iITNfIvpEY1kjwSs_w4gUmOHtRT8XvGWs2`jjU9H'ȁjjU9H'ǁ rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://5hR6IMZ93Knk44lgrbUcUROjEK_YdfHfdc8c4Xr3gN8sz`'p׉ 0s3://bHVJ_TXbaqb5CpvZpv7Qq55eVJcmUf6UzlkJZofpYgUͲl`׉ 0s3://VWsWqWGB-cRvEv_lo9Rtrz3TKH9-UhTxvP1quAWbiI4/Y`jjW9H'טUUru׉׉ 0s3://CxI_CM8AcqLDxiMeX8Q5BD0-BMNA3kG4tcz8nGwbUGAU`'p׉ 0s3://f76yWQ_pxxAkBP7jzN4dkydjBOYxn7OuiNUumFT2jNsͰn`׉ 0s3://mPO3y1j1margkIyWtQLuRJYeNWoXZvU_40oXtBfbLRE,`jjW9H'נjjX9H(Ձ̃9ׁHhttp://cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ ЈנjjX9H(A9ׁH"mailto:pgoldstein@cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ ЈנjjX9H(9ׁHhttp://cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ ЈנjjX9H(9ׁHhttps://www.ciׁ ׁ Ј׉ERPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 51 - Report No. 34 August 17-21, 2026 By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2026 session through August 21. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. The Senate has held 122 roll calls so far in the 2026 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Senate rules allow a senator, who is not physically present at the session in the Senate chamber, to vote remotely from any location inside or outside of the Statehouse -- without giving a reason for his or her absence from the Senate chamber. Sometimes a senator is not able to attend only one or two sessions during which roll calls are held, but since there are sometimes multiple roll calls on each one of those days, the number of roll calls they missed can be high even though they only missed one or two sessions. Thirty-two (80 percent) out of the 40 senators did not miss any - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. SUPERIOR COURT NO. 2581CV00709 TO: VINCENT R. VALENTI AND VIBE CREATORS, LLC OF PARTS UNKNOWN: WHEREAS a civil action has been filed against you in our Superior Court by Robert White and Denise A White, Plaintiffs, wherein said plaintiffs request that this Court award them damages, punitive damages, all attorney fees and court costs. All that is set forth in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint filed in said Court on March 21, 2025. Accordingly, we COMMAND YOU if you intend to make any claim or defense, that on November 2, 2026, or within twenty (20) days from said day, to file your written appearance and written answer and other lawful pleadings to be served upon Francisco J. Rosa, Esq., Rosa and Taing Law, LLC, 1550 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA, and to file your written appearance and written answer and other lawful pleadings in the Office of the Clerk of Court at Middlesex Superior Court, 370 Jackson Street, 7th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 and further that you defend against the suit according to law if you intend any defense, and that you do and receive what the Court shall order and adjudge therein. Hereof fail not, at your peril, or as otherwise said suit may be adjudged and orders entered in your absence. It appearing to this Court that no persqnal service of the Complaint has been made on the Defendants, Vincent R. Valenti and Vibe Creators, LLC, after diligent search to lawfully make service, it is ORDERED that notice of this suit be given to you by publication of an attested copy hereof in the Malden Advocate, a newspaper published in Malden, Massachusetts, once a week for three successive weeks, the last publication to be at least twenty days before said return day of November 2, 2026 and by mailing a copy of this notice by certified mail to the defendant’s last known address. ENTERED: JULY 30, 2026 BY THE COURT, (BARRETT, J.) Robert Macintyre Assistant Clerk August 21, 28, September 4, 2026 roll call votes and had a 100 precent roll call attendance record. Eight (20 percent) out of 40 senators missed one or more roll call votes. The senator who missed the most number of roll calls is Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) who missed 36 roll calls (70.5 percent roll call attendance record.) “As a major in the Massachusetts National Guard, Sen. Velis was deployed to the Southern Border with the US Army earlier this year,” said Gabriel Adams-Keane, Velis’ chief of staff . “While the senator was not able to participate in roll call votes during his deployment, he has since returned and has not missed a roll call since coming home. During the senator’s activation, our offi ce remained fully operational and continued to assist constituents with any and all inquiries. Sen. Velis also received regular updates from our offi ce on all district and Senate matters.” The senator who missed the next most number of roll calls is Sen. Mike Rush (D- West Roxbury) who missed seven roll calls (94.2 percent attendance record). “As a commander and 30year member of the United States Navy Reserves, I am several times a year required to go on orders with navy within the USA,” said Rush. “Very rarely, these orders will coincide with formal senate session, which caused me to miss a small number of roll call votes.” It is a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Current Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) follows that tradition and only voted on 36 (29.5 percent) of the 122 roll calls while not voting on 86 (70.5 percent) of them. The other fi ve senators who missed any roll calls are Sens. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Julian Cyr (D-Truro), Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth) and Becca Rausch (D-Needham). Each missed only one roll call (99.1 percent attendance record). We asked all fi ve why they missed roll call votes and here are their responses or lack of response. “As advised by counsel, Sen. Comerford did not vote [on that single roll call] due to a potential confl ict of interest as the senator’s wife is a public high school teacher and could be affected by this policy,” said Katelyn Billings, Comerford’s Director of Communications and Engagement. “Sen. Cyr takes his attendance at Senate roll calls seriously, which is why he participated in 121 of the 122 roll calls this year,” said Matt Fortin, Cyr’s Director of Communications and Community Engagement. “His one absence was due to a medical appointment.” “During the week following BHRC | SEE PAGE 17 - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden, Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will 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, September 9, 2026 on the petition of AGM Auto Sales, Inc. on behalf of 150-160 Charles Street LLC in Permit Application #COO-077996-2026, seeking a special permit under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Sections 12.12.030 and 12.28.010.E, to extend a preexisting nonconforming building and allow use of property in the Industrial 2 zoning district for retail sales of 5,000 square feet or more, namely, to construct additions to the existing building and use the property for vehicle sales with accessory offices and motor vehicle repair shop, at the property known as and numbered, 150-160 Charles Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification # 056 232 207. Petitions and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application # COO077996-2026 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/ apps/SelfService#/home. By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk August 21, 28, 2026 ׉ 0s3://VWsWqWGB-cRvEv_lo9Rtrz3TKH9-UhTxvP1quAWbiI4/Y`jjU9H'׉ELTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 Senate budget debates, Sen. Rausch attended an invitation-only bipartisan conference for state lawmakers recognized as national leaders on election law and policy,” said Madelein McCormick, Rausch’s Chief of Staff . “Formal sessions rarely occur during the week after budget and was not scheduled until the senator was already at the conference. Accordingly, she was unable to vote.” Sens. Mike Barrett and Dylan Fernandes did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they missed roll call votes. 2026 SENATE ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGHT AUGUST 22 Here are the 2026 roll call attendance records of local senators through August 22. The attendance records are based on 122 roll calls. The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Jason Lewis 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ALLOW CREDIT UNIONS TO PAY THEIR BOARD MEMBERS (H 1338) – The House and Senate gave fi nal approval to and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would allow credit unions to compensate their board members for their service. “I was proud to sponsor this legislation which would modernize current law by allowing credit unions to compensate their board members for their service,” said sponsor Sen. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). “Under existing statute, board members may only be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.” Payano continued, “This bill would permit compensation to be set and approved by the membership at an annual meeting, giving credit unions the fl exibility to determine appropriate levels of compensation as needed … Credit unions play a vital role in supporting our communities, and this update will help them attract and retain strong leadership, strengthen PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing, and 2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 15-Day Public Comment Period The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is in the process of drafting the Program Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER will be available for public review and comment for 15 days – September 10, 2026 through September 25, 2026. The CAPER describes how the City’s Community Development Block Grant and the North Suburban Consortium’s HOME grant funds were expended from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 to carry out housing, homeless and community development objectives, strategies, and activities outlined in the City’s 2025 Annual Action Plan. All written comments received will be included in the final CAPER sent to HUD along with the City’s responses. Copies of the draft report will be available at https://www.cityofmalden. org/873/HUD-Reports-and-Notices. Printed copies will also available for public review by appointment starting September 10, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the OSPCD Office at 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA. If you wish to pick-up a hard copy of the draft CAPER, please email Paul Goldstein, HOME Program Director, at pgoldstein@ cityofmalden.org to make an appointment. Written comments may be submitted to Paul Goldstein, HOME Program Director, by email to pgoldstein@cityofmalden.org or in writing to OSPCD, Malden City Hall, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148. Please include “CAPER” in the subject line. For consideration, comments must be received no later than September 25, 2026. A public hearing will be held on September 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM, at Malden City Hall in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the fourth floor. Residents requiring accommodations, translation, or interpretation services should contact Paul Goldstein, at 781-324-5720 x5731 or pgoldstein@ cityofmalden.org. their institutions and enhance their ability to serve their members. We look forward to seeing the governor sign this important legislation into law.” BOSTON MAKES CUT TO FINAL THREE CITIES TO POSSIBLY HOST THE 2028 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - The Democratic National Committee announced that Boston, Denver and Philadelphia made the fi nal cut and are the three cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. “We are honored to move forward to the fi nal stage as host for the 2028 Democratic National Convention and will continue to work alongside our incredible partners and the Greater Boston community to share the best of our city with the Democratic National Committee,” said Steve Kerrigan, chair of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee. “Time and again, Massachusetts has demonstrated the vision and capability to take on ambitious events and carry them through to success -- backed by the infrastructure, talent and civic spirit that make great achievements possible. We are honored to join Denver and Philadelphia as this process moves forward.” “Coming off this successful summer hosting the World Cup, Tall Ships and MA 250 events, the people of Massachusetts have shown that we can host major events and showcase our state to the entire world,” said Gov. Healey. “The 2028 election will be an important moment to choose the direction of our country, and there is no better city than Boston to chart that future. I’m thrilled that Boston has advanced to the next round, and I look forward to working with partners like Mayor Wu and other leaders in this next phase of the convention process.” “Throughout the World Cup, Boston showed the entire world that our beautiful, safe and wel- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS JUVENILE COURT DEPARTMENT Suffolk County Juvenile Court 24 New Chardon St. Boston Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8525 Docket No. 25CP0127BO SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Amilton Pedro De Oliveira: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF - Roxbury, seeking, as to the following child: Elijah S. Lerebours, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 10/27/2026 at 09:00 AM Hearing on Merits (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at (617) 788-8525. WITNESS, Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 08/20/2026 DONNA M. CIAMPOLI CLERK-MAGISTRATE August 28, September 04, 11, 2026 coming city is the perfect venue to host important events that can bring people together from all communities,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “Boston is ready to host a Democratic National Convention that will showcase our vibrant, diverse city to a global audience, welcome guests and delegates to hotels within walking distance of both the convention venues and our major attractions and deliver major economic benefi ts to local businesses. We are proud to off er the country clear proof of the progress that’s possible when we build the America our founders fought for.” HEARING IMPAIRED (S 2120) – The House and Senate, on a voice vote without a BHRC | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 0s3://mPO3y1j1margkIyWtQLuRJYeNWoXZvU_40oXtBfbLRE,`jjU9H'ʁjjU9H'Ɂ rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://n-KNSsSQPYrGJFMNc1q0bAcKdI8bjcvVhwzOOw82WZ4t`'p׉ 0s3://iO4X0DmQSVN5i32dmQuyLdeaVtkEyDdGVRyEubnFMeQͯ`׉ 0s3://niGgG9jbdi8zAeVQwPm9Izgn_F72IS-XI5OVdLqGD-U/j`jjX9H(טUUru׉׉ 0s3://xpaWuEGqmo19nPpdd-cSpR09W6fVGBbzi-lzcychb5o)`'p׉ 0s3://VQ1Oml98b7zQgCUiSsKeLgVa8XuAejHkK71ZoM7wt8I͸`׉ 0s3://bsZbuPC-Uy3X8yOCKgy622pvNdUvIaWcv0HvS0HFmp44)`jjX9H(נjjX9H(  ̧̥9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ ЈנjjX9H( }$9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 18 Sa Sa a Sa y Senior enior Sen by Jim Miller With Social Security Uncertainty, Should You Claim Benefits Early? Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But with all the recent news about Social Security’s financial problems, I’m wondering if taking benefits early might be the safer choice. Is there ever a good reason to claim at 62? --Ready to Retire Dear Ready, You’re definitely not alone in asking this. The latest Social Security Trustees Report projects the retirement trust fund could be depleted around 2032 if Congress doesn’t act. If that happens, Social Security would still collect payroll taxes and pay benefits, but retirees could face an acrossthe-board cut of about 22 percent. Before you rush to file, keep things in perspective. Most experts still expect Congress to step in, as it has before, to strengthen Social Security. And even if lawmakers don’t act, waiting would still produce a higher monthly benefit because any across-the-board benefit cut would apply to everyone. While claiming at 62 means collecting benefits sooner, it also permanently locks in a smaller check. That said, there are several situations where claiming Social Security at 62 can make good financial sense. How claiming age affect your benefits You can start Social Security at 62, but doing so permanently reduces your monthly benefit by about 30 percent compared with waiting until full retirement age (67 for those born in 1960 or later). Delaying until 70 increases your benefit by about 24 percent. For example, a $2,000 monthly benefit at full retirement age would drop to about $1,400 at 62, or rise to roughly $2,480 if you wait until 70. When claiming early makes sense For some retirees, claiming at 62 is a practical move. If you’ve stopped working and need income for basic expenses, Social Security can provide a steady check right away. It can also serve as a bridge if you retire early or lose a job in your early 60s while delaying withdrawals from retirement accounts or a pension. Some retirees also claim Social Security early to reduce withdrawals from their IRA or 401(k) during market downturns. The tradeoff is a permanently reduced lifetime benefit. For married couples, timing can be coordinated as part of a broader strategy. One spouse may claim early to bring in income while the other delays to boost their future or survivor benefit. Health is another big factor. Delaying only pays off if you live long enough to collect those higher monthly checks. The break-even point between claiming at 62 and full retirement age is around age 78 or 79. If you’re still working, be careful here too. Before full retirement age, earnings above Social Security’s annual limit can temporarily reduce your benefit, and claiming early locks in that lower amount for life. Why delaying helps For many retirees, waiting means a larger guaranteed monthly benefit for life and often a higher lifetime payout if you live into your late 70s or beyond. It can also provide stronger protection against outliving savings. For couples, delaying the higher earner’s benefit can increase the survivor benefit, which may help provide more financial security for a surviving spouse. Before deciding, it’s smart to review your numbers. You can create a free account at SSA.gov/myaccount to check your earnings record and estimate benefits at different ages. Tools like OpenSocialSecurity. com or MaximizeMySocialSecurity. com (a paid tool with a $49 fee) can also help you compare claiming strategies. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. For most people, waiting still makes the most sense. But if you need income, have health concerns or are coordinating benefits with a spouse, claiming at 62 may be the better choice. The key is to base your decision on your own circumstances – not fear about Social Security’s future. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nr ior THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 BHRC | FROM PAGE 17 roll call in June, approved legislation that would remove the term “hearing impaired” from the Massachusetts General Laws and replace it with “deaf or hard of hearing.” Additional approval is needed in each branch prior to the bill being sent to Gov. Healey. “Language matters, especially in our laws,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton) when the measure was approved by the Senate in June. “This bill takes a simple but important step toward ensuring that the words we use refl ect respect, accuracy and the preferences of the communities they describe. I was proud to sponsor this legislation to help modernize our statutes and affi rm the dignity of deaf and hard of hearing individuals across Massachusetts.” Supporters said that by removing the outdated term “hearing impaired” and replacing it with more accurate, respectful language that refl ects how the deaf and hard of hearing community identifi es today, the bill ensures that state statutes align with modern standards of inclusion and dignity. FOOD TRUCKS (H 5115) – On May 26, the Committee on Public Health gave a favorable report to and recommended passage of legislation that would require food trucks to be subject to an annual health inspection by the state. The Commissioner of Public Health would establish regulations for the annual health inspection of food trucks and would prescribe rules and regulations related to inspection schedules, documentation of inspections, standards for acceptable cleanliness and the costs of these inspections. The committee then sent the measure to the House Ways and Means Committee when it still lingers, awaiting action. “Food trucks in Massachusetts must secure certifi cation from the Boards of Health and fi re departments in each of the BHRC| SEE PAGE 21 - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will 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, September 9, 2026, on the petition of ACDC 245 Bryant LLC, in Permit Application #CMID-069419-2024 under Title 12, seeking to amend the special permit granted in Case # 25-06 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.12.010.C, 12.12.300 and 12.28.010.D, which special permit allow use of preexisting nonconforming property in the Residence A zoning district to construct a three-story multifamily dwelling with thirty-five (35) Affordable Housing Units at the site of a Preferably Preserved Building, namely, to revise the proposal to add one additional dwelling unit and construct a three-story multifamily dwelling with thirty-six (36) Affordable Housing Units and to change the Affordable Housing Units from homeownership units to rental units, at the property known as and numbered, 245 Bryant Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification # 097 424 414. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application# CMID-069419-2024 at: https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk August 21, 28, 2026 ׉ 0s3://niGgG9jbdi8zAeVQwPm9Izgn_F72IS-XI5OVdLqGD-U/j`jjU9H'׉E