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The Malden High Principal reflected on one of his earliest and most memorable moments: “I was watching all the kids come out of the school and just looking at kids from Brazil and China and Vietnam and Haiti — all of the different faces and cultures and backgrounds, but everybody at that point were just high school kids. “From all over the world, they came here — to Malden and I just remember having this moChris Mastrangelo Malden High Principal ment. It was the spring of my first year and I thought, ‘Like, wow, this place is really special.’” As his time progressed, Mastrangelo would become the interim principal near the end of 2016. Richard Tivnan, a history teacher of 21 years, explained how he has “worked side by side with him,” recalling memories, both the “good times and bad,” and related how he took over Mastrangelo’s role as Boyle House Principal for a year before returning as a history teacher. Malden Public Schools Director of Guidance Erin Craven, who has worked with Mastrangelo for 17 years in different roles, described him as “a leader of faculty, a leader of students, and a leader of just the whole building.” In 2017, Mastrangelo was selected as the school’s permanent principal and has been Malden High’s principal for nine years. Tivnan commemorated Mastrangelo’s leadership and character, highlighting “the intangible stuff that he does,” such as “his love for the kids, his love for the school, what he’ll do that most PRINCIPAL | SEE PAGE 10 617-387-2200 Friday, June 26, 2026 HOW ABOUT ‘FINDMALDEN$$?’: Malden City Treasurer’s Office has hundreds of unclaimed checks for individuals, businesses By Steve Freker T here is no catchy slogan, website or jingle for this swath of unclaimed money, but the end result would be the same — unexpected “jingle” in your pocket. The City of Malden is seeking to disburse hundreds of unclaimed checks — worth tens of thousands of dollars — to individuals and businesses in and around the city and area. Many people are familiar with the “Find Mass. Money.Gov” campaign with the advertisements in print, on television and radio. According to State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, over $1 billion has been paid back to Massachusetts residents from the state over the past five years from various unclaimed checks and funds. On a smaller, different scale, the City of Malden is seeking to do the same. Following is the text of a message on the City of Malden website, www.cityofmalden.org: “The City Treasurer’s Office currently has a number of unclaimed checks that have not yet been cashed or picked up. These checks may belong to residents, businesses, or vendors who are owed funds from the City. “If you believe you may have an outstanding payment from the City, we encourage you to FINDMALDEN$$ | SEE PAGE 3 Ryan McMahon finishes as most successful pitcher in Malden High School history The greatest pitching career in MHS baseball history capped by first GBL ‘Most Valuable Player’ Award in nearly 30 years for a Tornado By Nick Toscani T he most successful pitcher in Malden High School Baseball history finished his storied career as a Golden Tornado the same way he started it — with a complete-game win. A complete-game three-hitter with nine strikeouts in a signature, command performance in Malden High’s scintillating, dramatic MIAA Division 1 State Tournament victory on the road at Durfee High in Fall River just further cemented his legacy as one of the best to ever appear on the mound. Four years earlier, he scratched out less than five pitching wins in the course of 11 appearances on the hill as a Malden ninth-grader, his first victory coming over Everett High on April 11, 2023. Along the way, Malden High righthander Ryan McMahon’s performance became the gold standard for both his hometown team and the Greater Boston League overall. As a four-year starter on the mound, McMahon finished his final season as a Golden Tornado in style, breaking and resetting every Malden High pitching record on the list. McMahon owns career Malden High baseball pitching records in: —Career pitching wins, 23 —Career pitching decisions, 23-14 —Career strikeouts, 261 —Career innings pitched, 202 1/3 —Career pitching appearances, 50 —Career pitching starts, 41 —Career games started at the Varsity level; McMahon started every game as either a pitcher or position player for 85 consecutive games, did not miss a PITCHER | SEE PAGE 11 McMAHON DEALS: Malden High senior Ryan McMahon is the most successful pitcher in Golden Tornado Baseball school history. 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All four newly hired candidates will assume their posts on July 1, including for the following positions for school year 2026-27: K-8 Special Education Program Manager, Director of STEM, Director of Literacy/English Language staff included the following background snapshots of the newly hired educational administrative personnel: —Elise Comeau will be the MalArts (ELA), and High School Program Manager. Dr. Sippel and his Central Office den Public Schools K-8 Special Education Program Manager. At present, she is Special Education Supervisor of Academic Programs for Newburyport Public Schools. Comeau has 12 years of experience in Special Education administration and seven years of experience as a Special Education teacher. She holds a Master of Education degree from Smith College. —Krista Fincke is joining the Malden Public Schools as the Director of STEM, PreK-12 (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She is at present the Director of Education at Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center in Milton, which offers a variety of STEM-focused educational programs, including field trips, classroom visits and seasonal programs. Several Malden schools visit this center on STEM field trips. Fincke brings experience as a school-based Dean of Curriculum, a district STEM director, a STEM coach and science teacher. She has a Master of Education from the University of Washington. According to Supt. Dr. Sippel, members of the interview panel praised her focus on listening and relationships, strong organizational skills and extensive content knowledge in Math and Science education. —Amy Heuton will be the new Malden Public Schools Director of Literacy/ELA, PreK-12. This school year she was the Assistant Principal at the Spark Academy for Lawrence Public Schools, where she has worked for more than 10 years. Prior to being Assistant Principal, Ms. Heuton served as a department chair, a teacher and a Literacy Interventionist in district, public settings. She has a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. According to reports, members of the interview panels noted “her deep content knowledge, track record of results in urban districts, and strong relationship-building skills.” —Tanya McDonald is the new Special Education Program Manager at Malden High School. Prior to becoming Program Manager, McDonald was a Malden Team Chairperson for students in out-of-district placements. She holds a Masters of Educational Studies from Cambridge College, concentrating on Special Education, and has a combined 19 years of experience as a special education teacher and administrator. ׉ 7cassandra://g7E69BlC28W_tAzSwCXoJvuHxXkpqkkresbvpkSLWDI4`j=Dnw/2O׉E fTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2026 Page 3 State Sen. Candidate Carey McDonald Endorsed by The Boston Teachers Union Pro-public education candidate gains additional union support in State Senate race M ALDEN, MA – This June, State Sen. candidate Carey McDonald was endorsed by the Boston Teachers Union for the 5th Middlesex seat. The announcement marks additional support for the candidate with the most endorsements from progressive organizations in the race. “Strong leadership in public education means putting students, educators, and families at the center of every decision. Carey McDonald will listen to educators, invest in our schools, and work alongside communities to address the challenges facing our classrooms,” said Erik Berg, President of the Boston Teachers Union. The Boston Teachers Union represents more than 10,000 educators living, working, and voting in the Greater Boston area. BTU members include teachers, school nurses, psychologists, guidance Carey McDonald State Senate candidate counselors, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers who resist the crackdown of the federal administration and advocate for community members facing under-funded schools, deportation, lack of healthcare, and more. “I’m so honored to have the support of thousands of teachers in this race,” said McDonald. “Our next state senator needs to be a champion of public education as a cornerstone of our democracy and our communities.” Carey McDonald is a three-term Malden city councillor, a nonprofit executive, and working parent. Carey is an experienced educational policy professional, previously working in the state legislature on school funding and the state Department of Education in Ohio. They are the only candidate in the race who supports ending the state takeover of public schools and restoring local control and fixing the state funding formula for public schools to keep up with inflation. Carey is running for state senate in the 5th Middlesex to take on Beacon Hill’s lack of urgency that threatens our communities, and to fight for the opportunities that our schools, housing, and families need. FINDMALDEN$$ | FROM PAGE 1 click the link (found on the city’s website). Staff can assist with verifying the payment and providing instructions on how to claim it.” There are hundreds of individuals checks and amounts on the unclaimed list, ranging from $5.10 for a Malden resident to $4,774.55 to Habitat for Humanity. You can find the Claims Form at www.cityofmalden.org/924/ Unclaimed-Property-and-TaxTakings. 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The bill strikes the “r-word,” a derogatory slur for people with disabilities, along with other outdated terms and phrases, out of state law and replaces them with current terminology, such as “person with a disability.”After the enactment of the bill by the Legislature, it was signed into law on June 12 by Governor Mau8 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! ra Healey as Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2026. “Allowing this offensive terminology to exist in an official capacity has been extremely damaging,” said Senator Lewis. “It is important that we keep our laws up-to-date and use language that uplifts people and communities instead of harming them. With this change, we are making sure the law correctly represents what we stand for in Massachusetts.” “The language we use in government sends a message,” said Representative Donato. “Updating offensive terminology is more than a technical change, it is a statement about respect. This bill ensures that Massachusetts’ law reflects our values of inclusion and dignity.” “This long-overdue legislative change does more than update language in state law by removing offensive terms; we are affirming the dignity and respect every person deserves,” said Representative Ultrino. “Words hold power, and it is important that our state laws reflect the values that we teach our children and expect those around us to model,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Archaic, bigoted terms have no place in the statutes of a www.810bargrille.com Aluminum Aluminum Everett Everett Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding Decks • •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Free Estimates • • Replacement Windows • Carpentry Work • Roong • Fully Insured• Fully Insured Fully Insured Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com • Replacement Windows •Roong Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! 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That amount is part of a $300 million allocation to support transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, that goes directly to municipalities across Massachusetts. This funding is part of a larger multibillion dollar bond bill that also authorizes: • $500 million to target and fast-track repairs to the roads that are in the worst condition, through the state’s Lifecycle Asset Management Program • $200 million to the MBTA for rail improvements, vehicle modernization and the procurement of new vehicles • $200 million to the Department of Conservation & Recreation for the repair and modernization of the roads and bridges under their care • $200 million to spur new transit-oriented housing construction with capital projects, such as stormwater management, culverts and bike and pedestrian infrastructure “I’m extremely pleased that the state legislature is providing these critical funds to our communities for local transportation improvements,” said Senator Lewis. “I know that this money will be put to good use in Malden improving roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.” “I am very proud that the Malden Delegation was able to secure these funds for the city and the many residents who heavily rely on the MBTA in their everyday lives,” said Representative Donato. “This money is especially vital to Malden as a hub for the commuters of our city, in order to give them the ability to access different parts of the state.” “I want to thank House and Senate leadership, as well as my colleagues in the Malden deleMayor seeks residents to serve on new Parks and Recreation Commission M ayor Gary Christenson is seeking two Malden residents to serve on the newly created Parks and Recreation Commission (the “Commission”). The Commission will manage all city parks, stadiums, recreational playing fields, athletic courts, playgrounds and playground equipment provided for use by residents. The Commission’s responsibilities include establishing fees for permits and use of fields, promulgating regulations for parks and other recreational facilities under its control and working with the Department of Public Works to provide for the maintenance of parks to prepare fields for scheduled activities and equipping playgrounds. The Commission will advise the Recreation Coordinator on development of a comprehensive plan to make recreational activities, programs, events and facilities available to residents. Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and are subject to confirmation by the City Council. The members will meet monthly at City Hall on a day and time yet to be determined. Appointed members will serve a term of three years. To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. The deadline for accepting applications is July 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. For any questions, please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org. gation, for their hard work in securing these critical Chapter 90 funds,” said Representative Ultrino. “This funding enables Malden to carry out essential upgrades to our roadways, sidewalks, and broader transportation networks, which will improve safety, increase accessibility, and bolster the quality of life for every resident.” “This bill will provide critical funding to the municipalities in the 32nd Middlesex for infrastructure upgrades and projects,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “I am pleased that Malden will receive $1.2 million in direct funding to support its infrastructure priorities. The expanded Chapter 90 program also will bolster transportation systems, including the MBTA, improve local roadway safety, support sustainability and climate-conscious efforts, and enhance daily life.” On June 4, 2026, the legislation was enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature. On June 11, 2026, it was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Lawrence A. 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We met on a recent warm Wednesday morning at 5:15 a.m., Macdonald Stadium sitting eerily silent — an extremely rare moment of peace for a place usually bursting with whistles, cheers, laughter and Maldonians of all ages and ethnicities. The ride in Helen’s car across the Zakim into South Station was equally surreal: almost no horn-blaring maniacs or caffeine-fueled lunatics weaving through traffic endangering four Malden boys on a mini vacation. For a brief moment, Boston roads showed us mercy. Joining me on this “excellent adventure” (another gold star if you know where that came from — Mike Cherone, you need not answer) was former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown, a man who, in a remarkably short period of time at Malden High, managed to change the culture at 77 Salem Street and steer the school closer to its glory days than any principal in recent memory. Also along for the ride was Malden Recreation Director Joe Levine. “Chills” has done more for the yoots of Malden in the last month than most of our elected officials have accomplished in a lifetime of ribbon cuttings or community “rallies,” with the June 4, 2024, “rally” a shameful low point in Malden’s proud history (gratuitous jab intended). And then there was Danny Gilligan: quietly unSummer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.73 4.35 4.73 $4.47 Full Service ULS $3.649 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! assuming, never looking for applause (unlike his little brother Paulie — insert smiley face), but over the years as valuable to Malden as any person you can name. The kind of gentle man whose contributions can’t really be measured with today’s yardsticks because, frankly, they’d all come up too short (that ain’t no fake news despite what Pete Robby might say, LOL)! The ride into NYC should’ve been recorded and sealed away in the Malden Library for future generations to study. Sufferin’ succotash, there was more good will and fun-filled shenanigans packed into that car ride that should legally be allowed in one vehicle traveling down I-95. Informal analytical concepts were flying left and right; laughs were abundant, of course, and optimism (very rare these days) was overflowing. Basically, the polar opposite of certain Facebook pages that allegedly “report” news important to Maldonians (another gratuitous jab just for fun). In the span of a few hours, every problem facing Malden — big, small, imaginary or otherwise — was solved somewhere between Route 95 and the Connecticut state line. Local issues? NP, solved. National issues? Worked out before we even finished our first Nero coffee. World peace? 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Will he, or won’t he? Who will replace Ron Hogan? Is he replaceable? Buddy Arthur is on a short list of the 2nd greatest basketball player in MHS history. A nod to Willie as the best. If you must ask his last name - well…Mike Connor was a 1000-point scorer at MHS and went on to be a Division I player for four years at Wright State University. He was dominant in high school. Rodney ‘Puggy’ Forbes has to be on the short list. Stanasek scored 1,000 points. Hanifan scored 1,000 points. Let the debate continue. “There were some historic baseball games back in the 1970s involving MHS. Jimmy Mirley used to talk about it. Davey Cai has good knowledge of one. That legendary Greater Boston League (GBL) game was played on May 8, 1970, between the Golden Tornadoes and the Everett Crimson Tide. It lasted a staggering 20 innings. Amidst the chaos, serenity. New York was loud…but where do Malden guys find respite and some hope? At a shady park 100 yards from Katz’ Deli where a group of high school kids, out on a halfday from school engaged in spirited games (at Sarah D. Roosevelt Park), ‘win by 2,’ where decent offense and more than passive defense were on display, but more importantly; there was some pretty solid sportsmanship, and actual knowledge of the game. As we digested the sandwich, for 30 minutes anyways, we were at the ‘Fens’ in Boston or Harvard Street Park in Malden. All was good. We talked about the legends of Men’s basketball leagues in Malden through the years. That could be a Musings list someday. The ‘twenty’ best Men’s League players in Malden history. Did Rudy Williams and Jerry Scott play enough games to guarantee inclusion? “We talked about Plumma and how unbelievably outstanding he was as an athlete and how humble he is as a person. We talked about having as our peers’ guys who rank up as the best all-time in Malden pitching lore, including Dave Cai (azzo), Shawn (Brickman) and Billy ‘Smegs’ Smeglin. We talked about how all (Steve) Frek does is win, whoever he has and wherever he is. We are not foodies, but Katz was a gem. For the first time ever, we found our way to a ‘newish’ back room, where about forty people were jammed into some tables for lunch. It was perfect, MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 9 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 7cassandra://MEH9YfSHHAffXCb64pn16YF-HHFTgozMF7j5y4m99WY5`j=Dnw/2O׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2026 Page 7 MSO welcomes 18 new correction officers E ighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May 22, 2026, following the completion of 13 weeks of training. A ceremony honoring the graduates of the 54th Basic Training Academy (BTA) was held at historic Winchester Town Hall. The class was the 20th graduating class of Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian’s 15-year tenure leading the MSO. The graduation featured remarks from 54th BTA President Kyle Manseau and a keynote address by Sheriff Koutoujian. Among the graduates of the 54th BTA were Kelly Jean-Charles and Benjamen Neba of Malden. The recruits’ 13 weeks of training focused on different topics, such as implicit bias, Mental Health First Aid, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), de-escalation and communication, first responder training and defensive tactics. In addition, all 18 recruits spent time working with veteran members of the MSO team during their on-the-job training at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. “Graduations are an incredible celebration of accomplishment – and this class should certainly be proud of what they achieved,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “But this is just the start of their careers. As they enter this noble profession, they have an incredible opportunity to make a difference in keeping our communities safe. We are Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. Members of the 54th Basic Training Academy pose for a class photo alongside training academy staff, command staff members and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row center). Mayor seeks 2 resident members for new Transportation Commission M ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill two (2) resident member vacancies on the new Transportation Commission. Membership of the seven (7) member Transportation Commission includes the Police Chief, City Engineer, Parking Director, OSPCD Director, Inspectional Services Director and two resident members. The Commission will work to: 1. promote the safe and efficient use of public spaces through the establishment of policies and practices that encourage multimodal transportation and account for the needs of all Maldonians; 2. establish rules and regulations for the movement of vehicles; 3. approve fees related to parking and permit programs administered by the Parking Department; 4. approve traffic control signage and devices in Malden; 5. prescribe penalties for violations of relevant rules and regulations; 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 proud to welcome them to our Middlesex Sheriff’s Office family and look forward to what’s ahead for them.” Individuals interested in registering for an upcoming correction officer exam may do so by visiting www.middlesexsheriff.org. 6. review and approve requests from the MBTA to modify public travel spaces; and other related duties. Interested applicants should have a background in transportation as it pertains to planning, advocacy, civil engineering and/ or have a strong foundational understanding of transportation-related matters. Resident members are appointed by the Mayor and serve a term of three years. The Commission will meet monthly at City Hall on a day and time to be determined; most likely either late afternoon or early evening for the convenience of residents. Additional meetings may also be scheduled on an as-needed basis. To apply to the Transportation Commission, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www. cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. The deadline for accepting applications is Monday, July 6, 2026. 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Two-time AllStar Ryan McMahon became the first Malden High Baseball player since 1998 to earn this honor after leading the GBL in most pitching categories, including wins (7), strikeouts (74) and innings pitched (61 2/3) and was third in ERA (0.68). McMahon was also one of the GBL’s top hitters (.442, 27-for-61) and baserunners (23 stolen bases) and was regarded as the best outfielder defensively, throwing five runners out of the bases (two at first, two at third, one at second) and committing zero errors. McMahon was recently named to the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) Senior Select State All-Star Team, which played the New Hampshire Seniors last week. He was also selected to play in the 33rd Old Time Baseball Game at St. Pe1) “Our Missing Hearts” Discussion from a Mother’s Perspective Led by Elizabeth Hortie, School Committee Member Tuesday, June 23 6:30 PM: Doors open; 7:008:00 PM Discussion St. Paul’s Parish (Washington Street) Join us for a lively discussion of “Our Missing Hearts” – our last one of the season! School committee member Elizabeth Hortie will lead us in a discussion from a mother’s perspective. You don’t need to be a parent to join the conversation. Free slush! Childcare will be provided at no charge. RSVPs are encouraged, but we’d rather you just come if you don’t get a chance to RSVP! (We also encourage folks to finish the book, but if you haven’t, we’d love to see you anyway!) 2) Blooming Happiness July 11, 18, 19, and 25! 10:00-11:30 AM At various Malden schools Join us for a free family-friendter’s Field in Cambridge. McMahon joins two other teammates, senior Billy Gavin and sophomore Nick D’Anna, in being selected as GBL All-Stars. For Everett High, sophomore Michael “MJ” Guida and junior Tyler Freni were also selected as All-Stars. Revere High senior Domenic Bellia was named a GBL All-Star for the second consecutive season. Gavin from Malden was a second-time selectee. He went 5-3 on the mound this season with 51 strikeouts. D’Anna set a school single-season record with 35 runs scored in 22 games and also led the league in hitting with a .556 batting mark. Following is the complete list of GBL Baseball All-Stars: 2026 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STARS Everett — Tyler Freni, Michael “MJ” Guida Lynn Classical — Jayden Barragan, Emerson Lara, Braeden Ohanessian, Mark Walsh Lynn English — Ewerd BeaMalden’s Nick D’Anna led the Greater Boston League in hitting this season and was one of only two sophomores named to the GBL Baseball AllStar Team. (Advocate Photo/Chris Pineda) Malden’s Ryan McMahon was named MVP for his all-around excellence as a two-way player. (Advocate Photo/Chris Pineda) to, Gilbert Galva, Angel Thomas Malden — Nicholas D’Anna, Billy Gavin, Ryan McMahon (MVP) Medford — Jayden Burns, Travers Moodie, John Wright Somerville — Preston Ardolino, Colin Born ly event along with MHS Love 4 Kids and Youth Action Collaborative, and in collaboration with The Great Malden Outdoors, and sponsored by the Malden Community Connections Grant. Plant flowers as a family (you get to take them home!) Story-time, writing your own story, and FREE books Chalk, bubbles, games, and creative activities This program explores nature as a place of refuge and healing – themes that resonate deeply in Our Missing Hearts, our 2026 book selection. Through planting, creating, and sharing stories, we celebrate how nature and community nourish us all. Email us with questions: maldenreads@gmail.com. See the attached flyer for the specific dates for Blooming Happiness and check out pictures from previous Blooming Happiness programs. 3) Book Selection for 2027! We hope you have enjoyed reading “Our Missing Hearts” along with us this year and all the programming! As this season winds down, we are starting to consider what to read for 2027 and have these questions for you: • What themes or programs did you enjoy most from 2026? • What should we do more of in 2027? What should we skip? • What themes should we cover in 2027? Is there a book you’d recommend? Want to be a part of our book selection team? Please reach out to us: maldenreads@gmail.com! ׉ 7cassandra://0qDk3v-rZuVMjzaE241qUSzyqp6NZsi77NOVsKBiaBk8_`j=Dnw/2O׉EjTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2026 Page 9 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 a place to sit, air conditioned, and it had waiter service. Wow! All is good…the pickles…and how much meat do they actually go through each day? Veniero’s bakery on 342 E. 11th Street was sweet! They deserve a plug. Peter romanticized about the Black Forest Cake as his annual birthday dessert. My chocolate cream filled cannoli with chocolate chips inside a chocolate crusted shell was epic. Danny’s strawberry shortcake was the size of someone’s head. Joe couldn’t finish his cake! Well, we had all just splurged on a ‘sangwich’ that weighed a pound! Again, an air-conditioned and tasty rest before we journeyed back to the train, interrupted by a street length movie set we had to navigate. “We talked about films and the movies Malden used to attract. What happened? Old school music and partying was a topic. Harbor House was on the list. Green Street boys were everywhere back in the day. They could hoop and party! That was a Malden combo back then. We always talk about the timeless Gary Cherone and how talented he is, able to stay relevant and good! Ageless. We talked about Chic…we also talked about Dom Fermano, and how helpful he was to me when I was Principal and to Joe at the City of Malden. Little did we know he would pass a few days later. “We loved just sitting, watching, and listening. The architecture is special. People are in a hurry. If you think Malden is having issues with motorized bikes and motorized scooters, don’t go to New York… and if you do go, wait for the Walk Sign!! Joe is the unofficial line leader. He gets us to where we need to be, and on time! New York has more tree lined streets than I thought…important the day we went. We go because we can, we want to, and because it feels right. Coming back to Malden feels even better.” Thank you, Mr. Brown. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — NYC is chaos the moment you exit Penn Station. Loud, abrasive, physically intense, bright, flashy, gaudy and garish. But there are rare pockets of “serenity” if you just so happen to stumble across one. We found one in the middle of the chaos but sorta, kinda tucked away. A majestic ancient house of worship plopped in the middle of the island with towering shade trees dotting the expansive front entrance was one such place. Under these inviting branches artists created, lovers courted and construction workers gathered around their lunch pails. Those trees silent witness to the everyday mishigas that make up a NYC day— the good, bad and the (at times) very ugly; serenity and peace of mind discovered amongst the chaos, a welcome sight indeed for four Malden boys (of a certain age) in NYC. Postscript: not to be confused with Simon & Garfunkel’s 1970 ode to Paul’s loneliness, “The Only Living Boy in New York” from their fifth and final studio album as a duo, “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” because it ain’t possible to be lonely in NYC. One last gratuitous aside. LOL. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net DYING WITHOUT A WILL It should be noted that properI The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. n Massachusetts, the legal profession refers to a person that dies without a Will as a person that dies “intestate”. A person who dies with a validly executed Will is said to die “testate”. The law in force at the time of the decedent’s death is what governs “statutory” decent and distribution under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC). If you do not have a Will, one must look to the (MUPC) in order to determine the identity of the persons who will be considered your heirs at law and what will be the size of their statutory share of your estate. Mass General Laws, Chapter 190B. The MUPC applies to all property not disposed of by Will either because there was no Will or, if there was a Will, there was no residuary clause. Often times, people will exeAtom X cute Wills in order to disinherit others. For example, in order to insure that an unmarried decedent leaves all of his or her assets to his or her lifelong partner, it is important to execute a Will to accomplish this. Otherwise, surviving brothers and sisters as well as children of deceased brothers and sisters would receive under the intestacy statute assuming the decedent has no parents and no children. ty held in Trust, life insurance proceeds, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and annuities, for example, do not constitute part of one’s probate estate. Therefore, the Will does not affect the ultimate disposition of these assets. The beneficiary designation is controlling. That is why it is so important to provide for secondary beneficiary designations in the event the primary beneficiary predeceases you. By statute, your surviving spouse is considered your heir. If you die without a Will and you are married with children of that marriage, the MUPC provides that your surviving spouse will take all of the probate assets. If you are married with no children and no parents, your surviving spouse will also take all of the probate assets. If you are dealing with a second marriage and if one or both spouses have children from a previous marriage, the MUPC provides for a much different outcome in order to make sure that all parties receive a portion of the probate estate. (i.e. the spouse of the second marriage and children of the decedent from a previous marriage. If you die without a surviving spouse and you die with children surviving you, then your property will pass to your children in equal shares, the children of any deceased child to take their parent’s share “by right of representation”. If you die with no surviving spouse and with no surviving children or grandchildren, your property will pass to your parents in equal shares. If you die with no surviving spouse, no surviving children and grandchildern and no surviving parents, then your property will pass to your surviving brothers and sisters, in equal shares, the children of deceased brothers and sisters to take their parent’s share “by right or representation”. If you die with no surviving spouse, no children, no grandchildren, no parents, no siblings, and no blood nieces and nephews, then your property passes to the nearest blood relatives based upon “degrees of kindred”. Only if you die without having any kindred will your property “escheat” to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If is important to execute a Will. There are numerous benefits to having one. There are numerous unintended outcomes as a result of not having one. Provisions for guardianship of minor children, specific bequests, specific burial wishes, charitable bequests, selection of Executors, wrongful death lawsuits, and Medical malpractice lawsuits are just some of the other reasons why Wills are important. You would want to name the individuals that would receive the proceeds of a wrongful death lawsuit or a Mesothelioma lawsuit, for example. It’s not a good idea to not execute a Will, even if you believe that all assets are held in Trust, are held as joint tenants with rights of survivorship or have named beneficiaries. Joseph D. 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