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Robert McCarthy and Michael Dantone at State Senator Sal DiDomenico’s recent St. Patrick’s event fundraiser at Knights of Columbus Council in Charlestown. City Council begins search for a new city clerk Tom Brennan expected to retire in near future By Barbara Taormina he City Council this week took the first steps toward hiring a new city clerk. Councillors agreed to post an advertisement for the position and voted to have Council President Jadeane Sica work out the timing and details of City Clerk Tom Brennan’s departure from City Hall. T “This item is on the agenda because Clerk Brennan notifi ed me earlier this week of his interest to retire at the end of this year,†Sica told fellow councillors. City and town clerks are jacks of all trades in municipal government, and as Sica pointed out, it takes time to fi ll this type of key position. Brennan took over the clerk’s offi ce in September 2016, when former City Clerk Karen Anderson retired after 32 years on the job. Prior to his appointment, he served as an assistant city solicitor in Malden’s legal department. In addition to managing the  $2.57 GALLON  î€ºîˆ î„î†î†îˆî“î—î€ î€°î„î–î—îˆî•î€¦î„î•î‡ î€ î€¹îŒî–î„ î€ î€‰ îŒî–î†î’î™îˆî• î•îŒî†îˆ î˜î…îîˆî†î— î—î’ î€¦î‹î„î‘îŠîˆ îšîŒî—î‹î’î˜î— î‘î’î—îŒî†îˆ  î„î îŒî‘  î•î€‘ îˆî•î™îŒî†îˆ î€î€•î€›î€™î€î€•î€™î€“ clerk’s office, Brennan helped oversee several elections. He worked with offi cials from the Department of Justice who monitored Malden’s last vote to ensure the city was in compliance with minority language provisions in the Voting Rights Act, which required the city’s ballots and election information to be available in English, Chinese and Taiwanese. More recently, he has been working with the legal department and the City Council on tightening up the city’s compliance with the state’s Open Meeting Law. There have been, however, some problems during Brennan’s tenure. During last year’s primary, some residents were forced to wait in line to vote after several polling locations ran out of ballots. And in response to reports about low morale among staff and poor communication, Mayor Gary Christenson asked the City Council to review operations in the city clerk’s office. Councillors approved additional training and support for the clerk’s offi ce, including bringing Anderson back in to help coordinate last November’s election. Sica said the City Council has the 2016 post used for the search for a city clerk which will be updated and posted again. That search drew dozens of applicants, which led to six semifi - nalists and ultimately to a choice of two candidates: Brennan and local lawyer and Malden native Jenelle DeVits. Although both fi nalists were endorsed by the Personnel Committee, councillors voted 8-3 to hire Brennan. “I just want to congratulate our Clerk Brennan on his decision to retire,†said Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, who added that deciding to retire is always a tough call. “I think he has served us well and I wish him the best of luck,†added DeMaria. “All of us do.†ing money paid for all street sweeping tickets issued during 2017 and 2018. Councillors responded with questions and objections, and rather than see it defeated with a vote, Matheson asked to have the paper placed on file with a promise to look more closely at the details. The problems with street sweeping tickets isn’t new, but it has become more of an aggravation for residents since 2017 when the Traffi c Commission doubled the fine for parking in the way of sweepers from $25 to $50. But the real issue is that there are no signs posted to let residents know when sweeping is scheduled, and when their cars need to be moved from the street. And this week, Matheson presented some staggering statistics. During the past two years, 19,422 street sweeping citations were issued for a total of $971,000 in fi nes. Matheson also mentioned several cases involving people who received tickets while parked just to drop a child off at day care, and residents who were ticketed after streets had been swept. “For various reasons, I don’t think these fines were applied fairly,†said Matheson, who added he was inspired to propose the refunds after the city waived fi nes for residents who parked in the way of snowplows during a snow emergency that ended with no snow. But other councillors saw major problems with Matheson’s proposal. Finance Committee Chairman David Camell, who was willing to discuss the proposal in his committee, wondered about the financial implications and whether it might lead to a review of other parking regulations and fi nes. Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow, who has himself paid a couple of street sweeping fi nes, opposed the idea and credited the onslaught of tickets with cleaning up the city. “I remember the days before we did all this, we had really dirty streets,†he said. Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy worried about the avalanche of administrative work that would be needed to trace all the tickets, appeals, demands and consequences with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Others echoed Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, who focused on the appeals process open to residents. “We have an appeal process in place, and if someone feels they have gotten a street sweeping fi ne unfairly, they can appeal that,†he said. “Our policy has been to cancel citations if they are the fi rst one issued. But the biggest concern seemed to be the specter of $971,000 draining out of city reserves. “I am deeply concerned with the recent trend of what I consider to be fi scally irresponsible papers submitted here,†said Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley. “I do not think that something like this, which is suggesting that close to a million dollars be taken out of our revenue reserves, be given any time in the Finance Committee. It’s not a realistic paper.†But Matheson disagreed with the objections based on city fi nances. “I think it’s irresponsible to take a million dollars out of the pockets of our residents for innocent mistakes,†he said. “I think this is a discussion worth having.†Matheson also disagreed with councillors who suggested that street sweeping tickets were the same as citations for other off enses that aren’t spelled out in signs, such as parking in crosswalks or next to hydrants. “We are TICKETS | SEE PAGE 6 ׉ Ú7cassandra://KBOaAfu_rrP52SCMNAZ8O2ypB15xwDpvqFqe4ifxZ_4Í,)Í`Ì°Í×\•=Lä°®U×Ö 7×\•=Lä°®U×Ö 6Í P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://kFkfUm2NvGc7QPAfm2ErF6-XY7ohYq4a-SW-SdwFIyQÎó}Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://OrZ_UlYcSIqpC5lnmp3i29Q41y9IJtzNC_GxIWwfIUwÍŸÍ`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://dJTQOvKO5Jy1F5_tAshBYf2NU_scUWsn18A0josuVBMÍ+ÐÍ`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://3RisbYbXpPCZ8Bs-OZ7AlBfNjWVQQN6-T27eq_DGDS0Îù‡Í°¶Í ÍÅÍñ×\•=Oä°®U×Ö aטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://WjKSFQrpoxmrznJOSJ4ClK67UXDyuCcNj513nB4IWm4ÎÛ"Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://-1hV9FXFWPoi4n5uaT_RNTdCuiDfH6oUiDzP-CAzCaY̓•Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://1wdOh5Oq7BLszOvGtXF6evMyIE1LFaQxpF3sqaRwaPUÍ*€Í`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://balWtRe2uUyy719_QKOFKIcm1bB5sqV5qn4EjNzdqc0ÎÐÎÏðÍ ÍÅÍñ×\•=Pä°®U×Ö g“× ×\•=Pä°®U×Ö qÍÊÍ©Í69×HÚ$http://Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma× × Ј× ×\•=Pä°®U×Ö pÍ¿Í#ÌÖ9×H¹http://EddiesAutotech.com× × Ј× ×\•=Pä°®U×Ö oÍxÍM9×H¯http://Care.com× × Ј׉EÚŠPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Bread of Life seeks support for new mixed-use center By Barbara Taormina F or nearly 40 years, Bread of Life has made Malden proud by providing food, hospitality and spiritual support to individuals and families in need. This week, Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack and Development Director Patty Kelly met with the City Council to talk briefl y about the organization’s past, but more about its future. Bread of Life is in the middle of Under One Roof, a capital campaign to raise money for a new center at 54 Eastern Ave., on the site of what many residents know as the Volpe building. Bread of Life has teamed up with Metro North Housing Corp on a mixed-use development that will allow the organization to continue its evening meals, food pantry, grocery deliveries and other work in one central hub. Metro North’s part of the project will bring 14 new subsidized studio apartments to Malden with several units slated for vets. Bread of Life programs serve more than a million meals a year to roughly 8,000 people, 60 percent of whom are from Malden. But the organization has always had to depend on local churches and other organizations for space. “We’ve been a program that’s grown and used a lot of spaces where we could fi nd them,†said Snyder Stelmack. She called the building project a dream come true for the staff and a game changer for the individuals and families that depend on Bread of Life. “This combined project will î„îš î€²î‰¤î†îˆî– î’î‰ î€·îˆî•î•îˆî‘î†îˆ  îˆî‘î‘îˆî‡îœ  î•î’î„î‡îšî„îœî€ î™îˆî•îˆî—î— â€¢ î•îŒîîŒî‘î„î îˆî‰îˆî‘î–îˆ â€¢ îˆî•î–î’î‘î„î î‘îî˜î•îœ • îˆî‡îŒî†î„î î„îî“î•î„î†î—îŒî†îˆ îˆîî€ î€‹î€™î€”î€šî€Œ î€î€œî€›î€“ îˆîîî€ î€‹î€™î€”î€šî€Œ î€î€›î€” î—îšîŽîˆî‘î‘îˆî‡îœîî„îšî€£îŠîî„îŒîî†î’î 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm NEW $10 Dinner Menu! Come in and Try our New... Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday - 4 PM - 10 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Only $18.00 includes two sides IN THE WORKS?: Bread of Life hopes to have an entrance to its new center on Eastern Ave. on the side of the building that runs along the Northern Strand Community Trail. (Courtesy architect’s drawing) help us serve people more effi ciently and serve more people,†she said. Bread of Life’s portion of the building will include a large multi-use hall for evening meals, meetings, classes, employment training, performances and other community uses. There will also be space for the kitchen, food pantry, storage and offi ces. The total cost of the project is $7.4 million with Metro North’s development coming in at $4.4 million. “Our goal is $2.9 million, and we are doing it completely by philanthropy,†said Snyder Stelmack, adding that Bread of Life has received gifts from individuals, businesses, churches, foundations and recently, from the City of Melrose, which donated $10,000 to the project. “We are pressing on to our goal, and we have raised 50 percent,†she said. Metro North has already raised more than half of the money needed for its share of the project with another $1.8 million housing grant on the horizon. Snyder Stelmack said construction could begin in October. Councillors praised Bread of Life for all of its work and its years of service, and they also praised the project for its revitalization of a neglected corner of the city. “It’s an exciting project,†said Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe. “It will bring some life to that corner, and cleaning up that property goes a long way.†The building is located up against the Northern Strand Community Trail, and Snyder Stelmack said the plan is to build an entrance at that section of the building. Councillors were pleased with the possibility of building up traffi c on the trail. Kelly, who is now working to raise the remaining $1.6 million needed for the project, invited councillors to come see the building as it stands. Bread of Life’s food pantry is operating from the Volpe Building, which will eventually be razed to make way for a new facility. “You can get a visual of the before as we move toward the after, which will be state of the art,†she said. Both Kelly and Snyder Stelmack asked the councillors for help reaching out to any individuals or groups who might be interested in helping move the project forward. “We need Malden to continue to help us feed neighbors in need,†said Snyder Stelmack. For more information about the Under One Roof campaign or to contribute to the project, visit http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/under-one-roof. Help us say “Good-bye & Good Luck†to Brian F or those of you don’t know, Brian Biggie, MATV’s former Government Access Coordinator, left the organization on February 22 after 15-plus years of dedicated service. There was not time to announce and organize a proper goodbye before he left, but he will be in town on Friday, March 22, and we will be honoring him with a community gathering at Pearl Street Station Restaurant. If you know and loved Brian, we hope you can attend! We are all happy that Brian has accepted “an off er he couldn’t refuseâ€: working at Nutmeg TV, which is located in Farmington, Conn. This is a much larger operation than MATV, a kind of hybrid local access and for-profit TV/video outfit. He will be moving to Connecticut, where he will be closer to his in-law’s family. We are happy for his success and this new chapter in his life, though we are already missing his cheerful, helpful presence at MATV. Help us celebrate Brian by dropping by to the event. Appetizers will be provided. You can purchase drinks and dinner if you would like. We will be occupying the separate function room at Pearl Street Station. PLEASE RSVP so we can estimate appetizers. Email access@matv.org. He truly was a community person who believed in the fi rst amendment and encouraging citizens to get involved in political action. Brian also had a soft spot for nonprofi ts that served the more vulnerable members of our community. For many years, he helped produce and direct “Giving Back: The Bread of Life Show.†Brian truly made his mark in Malden, and his professionalism and sense of humor will be sorely missed. We wish him well in his new endeavors and send him a good luck charm to remember us by. Come join us on Friday, March 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Pearl Street Station to say goodbye to Brian Biggie. RSVP to access@matv.org. ׉ Ú7cassandra://dJTQOvKO5Jy1F5_tAshBYf2NU_scUWsn18A0josuVBMÍ+ÐÍ`Ì°Í×\•=Lä°®U×Ö 8׉EÚTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 3 Sen. Lewis participates in Women’s Power Gap panel discussion AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Spring Season?!! AC SPECIAL Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 IL. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles) Only $59.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! 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John Dale F irst Parish Congregational Church of Wakefi eld will be welcoming their new Pastor, Rev. John Dale, on April 14, Palm Sunday. Pastor John was born in Fully Licensed & Insured Peekskill, N.Y., 35 miles north of New York City. His parents were active in church. Both attended Bible College, where they met in the early 1950’s and had a strong desire to be Emergency Service Available 24/7 SPECIALIZING IN KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING * Heating * Cooling * Electric * Tile All Estimates Done By Owner * Drain Cleaning   î´ crnplumbing@gmail.com involved in ministry. After being a pastor for a few years, John’s father became employed in a chemical plant and his mother worked for “Reader’s Digest.†John began working at Word of Life camps and attended Word of Life Bible Institute, where he felt God’s calling on his life. John met his wife, Kathy, in 1980 around the time he was honorably discharged from the Army Reserve. Kathy had become a believer at Albany State University through the ministry of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship. They were married in 1982, and he continued to prepare for pastoral ministry. In 1989 they were called to a Baptist church in Capac, Mich. Later that year John was ordained and applied for standing in the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference. Over the past 29 years of pastoral ministry, John has continued to pursue further education. While in Michigan he attended Flint Bible Institute and London TheologiRepresentative of the South Shore for the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference and is currently on the Credentials Committee, which appraises applications from churches and individuals. John also has served as Chaplain of the Sons of the American Revolution, Massachusetts Society in Plymouth. John and Kathy are apRev. John Dale cal Seminary in Ontario, Canada. John is also a skilled musician, playing guitar, banjo and mandolin. While at their second church – in upstate New York – John completed a second bachelor’s degree through the University of New York. During his ministry at Mayfl ower Congregational Church in Kingston, John fi nished a second master’s degree from Liberty Seminary in Lynchburg, Va. Pastor John served as Area proaching their 37th wedding anniversary. Their son, Luke, and his wife, Amber, live in Lancaster, Pa., and their daughter, Erin, and her husband, Mark, live in Wareham, Mass. After Kathy’s father’s passing last year, Kathy’s mother, Mindy, moved in with them in and will be with them here in Wakefi eld. John and his wife are looking forward to His continued direction in their lives. First Parish is located at One Church Street in Wakefield by Lake Quannapowitt. Their morning worship services are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Their website is www.fpccwakefi eld. com. 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In this course, participants will learn and practice principles of journalism and basic reporting; the class will explore traditional and trusted forms of newsgathering as it applies to the new digital landscape. Students will conduct interviews and work collaboratively on a feature story to be published in MATV’s Neighborhood View. This is a very hands-on course with feedback from both instructor and classmates. The class is structured for the beginner, but will also be appropriate for more advanced students. New members of this class will be invited to join MATV’s citizen journalism team. I nstruc tor S t ephanie Schorow, MATV’s Neighborhood View editor, is a veteran journalist who has worked for the Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, the Associated Press and numerous other publications, both print and online. She is a professional writing teacher at Lasell College and has published eight books on Boston-area history. The class fee is $40. All participants must become members of MATV and are requested to attend an upcoming MATV Orientation. The next date for the one-time orientation is Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30–8 p.m. To register for a free Orientation, contact Anne at anne@matv.org, call 781-321-6400 or sign up through the MATV website at matv.org. MATV is off ering a specially discounted annual membership rate of $10 to participants enrolling in this class. The rate is for fi rst-time members only. To become a member of MATV, visit matv.org/ membership. You can sign up for the Citizen Journalism class through EventBrite or contact anne@ matv.org to mail in or drop off a check. 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At the event’s luncheon, the MHA expressed its appreciation for past support provided by Senator Lewis and Representatives Donato, Ultrino and Brodeur for improving public housing for the residents and communities they represent. The MHA urged the legislators to consider an increase in the state subsidy for local public housing, so it can better serve her applicant, resident and dine drink gather enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! MARYBETH MAES BAND IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 22 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 23 TANGERINE voucher participant families. The state subsidy for public housing was level funded at $64.5 million from FY2013 through FY2018. The Legislature increased the line item by $1 million in FY2019, but the need is documented at over $120 million. 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The service will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church (2 Elm St. in Malden). Parking is available in the Beebe School parking lot and along Elm Street. All are welcome to the service, which will be followed by coff ee and refreshments. A book discussion will follow at noon, which is open to the general public. Come to the service, the book discussion, or both! CItizens Lyceum: The Chinese Exclusion Act†– March 26 The upcoming Citizens Lyceum off ers an opportunity to watch selected parts of the PBS documentary “The Chinese Exclusion Act†and participate in a community discussion. The program will be held at the Malden Public Library on Tuesday, March 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States. Roger Desrosiers from the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education will lead a conversation related to the Chinese Exclusion Act. This Malden Reads event is cosponsored by the American Association of Arab Women, the Chinese Culture Connection, the Malden Community Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE) and the Malden Public Library. Family Film “Kung Fu Panda†at Ferryway School – March 27 Malden Reads is pleased to host a screening of the animated fi lm “Kung Fu Panda†at the Ferryway School on Wednesday, March 27. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for light refreshments and a family arts & crafts activity led by the Malden Girl Scouts. Also at 6:00, Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy will lead a mini kung fu performance and class. Families who cannot come by 6:00 can arrive by 6:30. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Rotten Tomatoes, a movie rating website, says 87% of critics like the movie, and the website describes the movie as follows. “A clumsy panda bear becomes an unlikely kung fu hero when a treacherous enemy spreads chaos throughout the countryside in this animated martial arts adventure featuring the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoff man, Angelina Jolie, and Jackie Chan.†The movie is recommended for ages six and up. We hope that Malden families will come out for a fun night! Storytelling at the Sun Kong – March 30 Join Malden Reads for a “Saturday Night Out†– a special night of dinner and community storytelling at the Sun Kong Restaurant in Malden on March 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets in advance for appetizers, a buffet dinner and an evening of “Stories Only You Can Tell,†personal stories told by community members under the direction of local author/spoken word artist CD Collins. All stories relate in some way to the themes of this year’s book selection (“The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Laneâ€). Stories will be shared by the following community members: James Blandini, Mai Du, Anne D’Urso-Rose, Diana Jeong, Emmanuel Marsh, Reverend Otto O’Connor and Mekka Smith. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through EventBrite (search for “Storytelling at the Sun Kongâ€). The price includes a full dinner, storytelling, hot tea, tax and tip. Drinks can be purchased at the full bar. The buff et includes vegetarian options, seafood, meat and gluten-free options. Space is limited, so reserve your tickets soon. For more information, visit maldenreads.org. SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Located adjacent to Honey Baked Ham in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED Fall-Winter Skating Schedule ATTENTION! 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An Act to support improved financial stability in higher education would require any institution facing fi - nancial challenges that might jeopardize the institution’s ability to fulfi ll its obligations to current and admitted students to notify the Board of Higher Education, and submit to the Board for approval a contingency plan that includes provisions for providing advance notice to students and staff as well as arrangements for students to complete their studies. “Massachusetts is home to an impressive collection of public and private colleges and universities that provide great educations, while also serving as major employers and drivers of business across the Commonwealth,†said Baker. “Our legislation will strengthen this crucial component of our economy, but most importantly it will help protect students and families from an abrupt closure that could signifi cantly impact their lives.†“This legislation would ensure transparency and protection for both students and families,†said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “For those institutions at high risk of closure, we want to ensure suffi cient notice to students and staff to make other arrangements so they can complete their programs of study with as little disruption as possible.†A handful of recent college closures in New England highlights the need for improved fi nancial reporting from colleges and universities, in particular the sudden closure of Mt. Ida College in Newton last year that surprised students and staff . The legislation provides that the Board of Higher Education may request information from any institution of higher education to determine fi nancial condition. Under the legislation, the Board may also impose reasonable sanctions on any institution that does not comply with notifi cation requirements and requests. Information submitted by institutions of higher education would be exempt from the public records law, under this legislation. “We want to make sure that the Board and the Department of Higher Education are capable of being a more proactive participant in ensuring transparency and fairness for students and families, withEDUCATION | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ Ú7cassandra://nHriUiJH2mXWd1qWYLEBjaqIUgRsuSwpQMfV4U2EgVwÍ.<Í`Ì°Í×\•=Lä°®U×Ö >׉EÚnTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 9 Sheriff Koutoujian named to Council of State Governments’ Justice Center Advisory Board he Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, a national nonprofi t organization that develops research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities, announced that Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has joined its Advisory Board. State offi cials across the United States – including here in Massachusetts – have used the fi ndings and technical assistance provided by the CSG Justice Center to develop legislative efforts. In late 2015, Massachusetts leaders asked the CSG Justice Center to help conduct a review of the Commonwealth’s criminal justice system. As part of that review, the Massachusetts Justice Reinvestment Working Group, which Sheriff Koutoujian served on, was formed and produced the policy framework for the state’s criminal justice T reform law in 2017. “The CSG Justice Center has been at the forefront of historic criminal justice reform across the country, bringing its expertise and experience to countless jurisdictions,†said Sheriff Koutoujian. “I look forward to working side-by-side with my fellow board members to ensure this critical work tise related to public safety and health. Together, they set and monitor the policy and project priorities for the CSG Justice Center as well as the projects and programs it administers, including the National Reentry Resource Center, the Justice Reinvestment Initiative, and the Stepping Up Initiative. “We are thrilled to have Sheriff KoutouPeter J. Koutoujian Middlesex Sheriff of increasing public safety and strengthening communities continues.†The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board is composed of a bipartisan group of legislators, court officials, law enforcement executives and state executive branch offi cials; all of them have signifi cant experjian join our advisory board,†said CSG Justice Center Director Megan Quattlebaum. “He is a recognized leader on criminal justice issues not only in Massachusetts but nationwide, and his experience and perspective will be invaluable to our work. We will particularly benefit from his deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist at the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health.†In addition to serving as a CSG Justice Center Advisory Board member, Sheriff Koutoujian was also recently elected to serve as vice president of the Major County Sheriff s of America, representing sheriff s from more than 90 of the nation’s largest counties. MHSAA 2020 Hall of Fame Gala – Friday, May 1 S omewhere out there among the untold legions of Malden High School (MHS) graduates are alums who have achieved exceptional success or used their abilities and skills to help others, with little recognition, until now, thanks to the Malden High School Alumni Association (MHSAA). “The MHSAA is now accepting nominations for the newest group of graduates to be inducted into the MHSAA Hall of Fame,†according to MHSAA President Anthony Dickinson. The MHSAA is urging alumni and the Malden community to submit nominations for those to be honored as the Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Input from the MHS community is vital. Only family, graduates, teachers or administrators, or former attendees know who among their classmates have made exceptional achievements in their chosen careers or made outstanding contributions to society and deserve Hall of Fame recognition. Those selected will be inducted on Friday, May 1, 2020, in a ceremony at Anthony’s Function Hall in Malden. Eligibility and nomination forms are available on the MHSAA website. Go to maldenhighalumni.com and click on the Hall of Fame buttons. The forms must be submitted no later than March 1, 2020, by mail to MHSAA, P.O. Box 47, Malden, MA 02148, or emailed to MHSAA President Anthony Dickinson at anthonydickinson@gmail.com. The Hall of Fame was founded in 2014 to recognize exceptional MHS alumni. A special committee will select the nominees to be honored from the submitted nomination forms as well as from previous nomination forms that are kept in the mix for three event cycles. To be considered, and to help the Selection Committee make its decision, all applications must be completely fi lled out, including a brief narrative expanding on the specific qualities and achievements of the nominee. MHS alumni are eligible to be nominated 10 years after graduation, or 10 years after attending MHS. Inductees are selected for the following categories: Arts, Business, Community Service, Education, Government, Media, Military, Sciences, Technology. If you have questions you may call: President Anthony Dickinson at 781-324-5488; Vice President Patricia Kelly at 781-820-4749; Board Member David Haskell at 781-324-2725. 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The addition of the four GBL teams to the NEC made it the largest league in the state, with two eight-team divisions, 16 teams in all. Recently that history changed when the votes of just fi ve NEC high school principals led to the breakup and ending of that shortlived merger. Five schools voted through their principals to end the relationship, one short of a required twothirds majority, as the numbers were 7-5 in favor of keeping the “GBL teams†in the NEC. A second vote, by an 11-1 margin, just this past Friday, was made by the NEC to let the “GBL Four†out of their agreement eff ective at the end of this school year in June, instead of in 2021. In another twist, Revere High will also leave the NEC and join the GBL Four to form, for now, a five-team GBL moving forward this fall. The only added tenet is that Revere will stay a member of the NEC in football only for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Voting against the GBL teams, essentially ending the relationship, were Beverly, Danvers, Lynn English, Marblehead and Winthrop. The four GBL teams were not allowed a vote, so these fi ve schools ended a 16-team league. Some of the reasons that unoffi cially came out of the meetings were “travel time†and “competitiveness of GBL teams.†However, the school with, by far, the longest distance to the GBL schools, Gloucester, voted to keep the GBL teams in the NEC. Gloucester’s Athletic Director, Bryan Lafata, was quoted in the Gloucester Times newspaper stating that distance between Gloucester and the GBL teams was not a negative factor, nor were competitive issues of any concern. “I feel bad for those schools because I felt they met the requirements they asked for them,†Swampscott Athletic Director Kelly Farley said of Everett, Malden, Medford and Somerville in a recent newspaper article, saying, “They met our expectations.†“We looked at a lot of things,†Lynn English Athletic Director Dick Newton said. Lynn English voted to end the GBL teams’ existence in the NEC. “We looked at the integrity of the league. The way the league was set up, we’d only play the traditional NEC teams every four years. We didn’t want it that way. 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We like playing 100-year-old, traditional rivalry games.†Lynn English Principal Thomas Strangie had twice voted “no†in previous attempts by the GBL to come into the NEC. These new reasons cited by the Lynn English representatives did not exist at that time. Medford High School Athletic Director Bobby Maloney said that as soon as the NEC made it clear the relationship would not continue, the GBL teams wanted a quick exit. “No one wants to play where they are not wanted,†Maloney said, noting that if the NEC had not voted itself to “release†the GBL teams, they would have independently petitioned the MIAA for the same move anyway. Sources say that the newly reformed GBL is actively pursuing other schools to increase the size of the league. “We’d like to have three more schools join us for an eightteam league,†Maloney said. Schools mentioned by sources include Cambridge, a former GBL school now four years into the Dual County League; Chelsea, a former GBL team which last played in that league in 1989 and is now in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC); and Saugus, a charter member of the NEC. MHS spring season begins with preseason practices, tryouts By Nick Toscani day, April 1. Malden High School varW ednesday was the first offi cial day of spring and Monday was the fi rst day of preseason for the Malden High School athletic teams. Nearly 300 student-athletes are signed up to participate in spring sports, according to Malden Public School Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey. “We have gotten some strong turnouts by student-athletes for every sports team this spring so far,†Conefrey told The Malden Advocate. “We are looking forward to a lot of competitive games and matches this spring and hope a lot of our teams can work toward earning spots in the postseason.†The preseason is longer for some teams more than others with the fi rst team to open regular season play being Coach Dan Jurkowski’s varsity boys’ volleyball team, which plays on the road at Billerica High School on Monsity boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams open their season on Tuesday, April 2. The Golden Tornados will compete against Somerville at Della Russo Stadium in Revere at 4:00 p.m. The Malden High School boys’ track coach is David Londino and the girls’ head coach is Jayson Payeur. Varsity girls’ lacrosse, coached by Jessica Leggett, opens its regular season on the road at Dracut High at 4:00 on Wednesday, April 3. Varsity boys’ lacrosse, coached by second-year head coach Jason Copithorne, will open its regular season at 11:00 a.m. on the road at Arlington High School stadium versus nonleaguer Arlington Catholic. The Malden High varsity softball team, coached by third-year head coach Julie Grillon, will open its season on Wednesday, April 10 on the road at Melrose High. That game will be played at Pine Banks Park at 4:00 p.m. Malden High boys’ and girls’ tennis also open their regular seasons on April 10. Varsity boys’ coach Mark Gagnon’s Golden Tornados take on Triton Regional in a home match at Amerige Park in Malden at 4:00 p.m.; the varsity girls’ tennis team will be on the road against Triton in its season opener at 4:00 p.m. Malden High varsity baseball’s season opener will be at 4:00 p.m. on the road at Lawrence High. A week later, Malden will host the 7th Annual Christie Serino Memorial Baseball Tournament at Maplewood Park in Malden on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Also participating are Greater Lawrence Tech, Somerville and East Boston. Malden High baseball is coached by Steve Freker, now in his third year of his second time holding the post. He formerly coached with Malden High baseball from 19851999. Spring! ׉ Ú7cassandra://A9LN-GEw_oHIbP1Lt06kqF5JJDWDGlhMefVt0aD24EYÍ,Í`Ì°Í×\•=Lä°®U×Ö @׉EÚºTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 11 Malden woman volunteers at Boston’s Wounded Vet Run Hockey Tournament T he third Annual Boston’s Wounded Vet Run Hockey Tournament was held recently at the Porrazzo Skating Rink in East Boston to raise money and provide support to our war heroes who have been disabled from traumatic injuries while serving their country. First responders from across Massachusetts took the ice for a day of hockey, raffl es, games and live entertainment. The highlight was the dropping of the ceremonial fi rst puck by Sgt. JD Williams of Woodburn, Ky., for the championship game, which was won by the Revere Police Department team. Williams was serving in Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne when he was devastatingly wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED) and lost three limbs. Williams was conscious during the entire episode and ensuing firefight with the Taliban. After arriving at the Kandahar Air Base, his vital signs bottomed out, and the doctor tried an emergency procedure, massaging his heart, which saved his life. Williams has a wife, Ashlee, and a daughter, Kaelyn; they accompanied him to Boston. Among the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to help these deserving veterans is Stacie French of Malden, who has volunteered with the organization since it was founded. This hockey tournament precedes Boston’s Ninth Annual Wounded Vet Run Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, May 19, which draws thousands of riders to raise money to support this mission and these deserving veterans. Boston’s Wounded Vet Run raises money and provides support to help disabled war veterans – many have lost multiple limbs and suff ered other traumatic disabling injuries – live a better quality of life. This includes home renovations that allow disabled veterans more freedom of movement and better living at home, and updated transportation vehicles and personal transport technologies. Boston’s ninth annual Wounded Vet Run and Hockey Tournament is being held to support fi ve of New England’s most severely wounded Veterans: U.S. Army Sgt. JD Williams: lost three limbs in Afghanistan from IED. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory Remsburg: coma for more than three months from explosive in Afghanistan raid, several surgeries to improve skull, brain and body. U.S. Army PFC Hunter Josselyn: wounded in Afghanistan, shot multiple times; pending surgeries. USMC Sgt. Paul Gardner: An attack in Iraq destroyed his spleen, punctured his left lung, lacerated his stomach and severed his spinal cord. USMC Sgt. Jared Luce: amputation of both legs from IED in Iraq. First Responders from law enforcement and public safety agencies across Greater Boston took the ice for the fundraising event for these heroic honorees. Participating teams included Revere Police Dept., MBTA Police Dept., Mass. Army National Guard, Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Saugus Police, Saugus Fire, Medford Fire, Winthrop Police and Winthrop Fire. Boston’s Ninth Annual Wounded Vet Run on May 19 is expected to draw up to 10,000 motorcycle riders. It will depart from Boston-Harley Davidson in Revere, Mass., and end at Suff olk Downs in East Boston. For more information on how to support Boston’s Wounded Vet Run, please visit www.theyfoughtweride.com. Malden Public Library announces April 3 movie night J oin us for Movie Night on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a recent movie based on the bestselling novel, The Wife, by Meg Wolitzer. The movie stars Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater. The New York Times writes that the movie is, “…an intelligent drama that unfolds with real juice and suspense.†Entertainment Weekly writes, “Glenn Close is a powerhouse…Pryce is fantastic.†Don’t miss the Glenn Close’s Oscar-nominated performance which Rolling Stone says, “You can’t take your eyes off Glenn Close.†Rotten Tomatoes gives it an 85-percent approval rating. This fi lm is free and open to the public and is accessible. Movie times are approximate. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. Rated R (101 min.) Second Annual Frank Mastrocola Bocce Tournament – Sat., June 1 Winner’s Trophy named in memory of a beloved member, Ersilia Matarazzo T he Everett Kiwanis Club once again is proud to announce the Second Annual Frank Mastrocola Bocce Tournament to be held Saturday, June 1 at the Italian-American Club on Pearl Street in Malden. Twelve teams will compete for the fi rst-place prize of the Cup and $1,000; as well as a second-place prize of $450. The Winners Trophy will now and forever be known as Ersilia’s Cup, in memory of our beloved member Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Your participation supports Everett Kiwanis’ $10,000 in Kiwanis scholarships and charities. Calling all teams, sponsors and raffl e donations for the June 1st Tournament! Four-member teams cost $250 per team, or $75 to enter as an individual. The cost includes food and beverage provided throughout the day. 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The #1 Seed did what they had to, as usual. As they Advance to their 2nd straight Big Dance Title Game. Powered once again by “possible MVP†S. Kelley [18] ‘Explosive’ S. Cherenfant [12] and A. Cohen [10] The Bullets on the other hand. Did not help themselves in the long run, as they missed 10 free throws on the day & Not 1 bullet had double digit scorSunday, 3-17-19 Game 1 – All Stars 59, Coaches 54 For the 2nd year in the row, the all stars take down the coaches in close fashion but still a victory. Also for the 2nd year in a row, Players coach ‘Sixers head Coach’ Chris Calwon on the line. As the Kings went 10 for 11 from the free stripe. And were led by J. Song who was very clutch in the fi - Lakers didn’t fair so well on the line as they went 8 for 21. As K. Odivin had a team high [11] and J. Baptiste added [10] linan defeated his old Celtics coach & current “Kings Coach†Cliff [Mr. 3 dozens] Williams. As the 8 Players showcased 4 in double digit scoring ‘Hawks’ A. Nguyen [16] ‘Sonics’ D. Philippe [12] ‘Lakers’ J. Baptiste & ‘Pistons’ M. Niboh both adding [10] in the Win. Now for the 13 Coaches, They did have a 155, 2nd quarter advantage but Only 2 scored double digits in the game ‘Celtics’ Joe Young had the game high of [19] & ics 57 Game 2 – Kings 59, CeltWhat an amazing game, that could’ve went either way. Run after run, lead change after lead change, neither team could build a lead and maintain. 1 Player put a team on his back and had the Game High of [33] that player ‘Kings’ M. Cherif. Who was on fi re on a couple occasions, most impressive was 17 points in the 3rd alone. With outstanding defense behind him by A. Chen shutting down The Celtics leading scorer in the 2nd Pictured in Kings Photo; Mayor Gary Christenson, Head Coach Chris Rogers, Asst. Cliff Williams, Asst. Sabastian Arrano, and Distant Asst. Glenn Higgins. Kings Players; Jeff rey Song, Mohammed Cherif, Salim Tiken, Jason Chan, Jaden BritoWhite, Dominic Bono, Adam Chen, and Waddy Raphael, MNBL Commissioner Ken Mazonson. ing. Three of them however had 9 and kept it closer than a lot assumed. Celtics move on & the defending champs, fall gracefully, but had a nice season for them in trying for the repeat. The Annual Hot Shot Contest Came down to The ‘Sixers’ M. Lopes & ‘Celtic’ A. Cohen and Was Won by the ‘Celtics’ Ari Cohen. Game 2 – Kings 47, Lakers 44 What a back n forth game we had here. Both teams won a game in the regular season, so we knew this would be a good one. In the end, the game was nal minute and had the game high of [20] S. Tiken added a very solid [14] While helping the Kings to return to the Big Dance, Just 3 years ago. The ‘Hawks’ Aly Joseph had [10] of his own. But the players fi nished strong with a 20-17 4th quarter push. The Annual 3 Point Contest Also came down to 2 ‘Sonics’ Josh Sorrano & ‘Pistons’ M. Niboh and Was Won by ‘Pistons’ Mark Niboh THE BIG DANCE ‘Championship’ half & J. Song harassing whoever came near him as well as S. Tiken, while fi nishing off a great weekend for himself with [12] in the game. The Kings hang their 2nd banner in 4 years. The 1st place Celtics S. Cherenfant played out his mind and basically did what he wanted throughout the game. Scoring a team high [21] as S. Kelley added [14] and S. Daponta hit 3 deep shots and ended with [13] The fans got what they came for in this one. Tons of excitement: a very good call during the game by the refs & a down-to-the-fi nish fi nal that fi nishes Season 34. ***Tune into Around the Rim with Nester Dudley. LIVE on MATV @ 6pm - This Thursday with the NEW 2019 Champion KINGS. Catch us on; Instagram @ MNBL1986 Also On many Facebook Platforms ׉ Ú7cassandra://0ORiLUtRTu7jGVSw9_4sIlv13l0NnKHxBhVt4bl63QEÍ.Í`Ì°Í×\•=Lä°®U×Ö B׉EÚÍTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 13 American Legion Post 69 Malden offers Blue Star Banners to families with loved ones serving M alden American Legion Post 69 would like to honor the many families in Malden and the surrounding area that currently have loved ones actively serving in either the armed forces or the National Guard. It is our honor to give each of these families a Blue Star Banner that symbolizes the American Legion’s way of saying thank you for serving, especially during our 100th anniversary celebration. Should a loved one want to receive the banner, and we urge them to do so, please contact the Post Adjutant at post 69 @verizon. net so we can arrange the presentation. Since 1919, the American Legion’s Blue Star Banner has been recognized by Congress as a way to thank loved ones who have military members serving our country to defend the freedoms we all cherish. Post 69 will also provide a Blue Star Banner to businesses and government agencies that want to show support for employees actively serving in the armed forces, National Guard and reserve. Please let us know if you would like us to present a banner by contacting us by our email. 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For friends and family members, it can be hard to know when and how to help. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not receive the help they need. Through the Mental Health S Awareness Training program, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is offering free Mental Health First Aid trainings in community settings. The program will expand and increase educational opportunities in Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Revere, Somerville and Winthrop. CHA is offering community trainings focused on adult mental health, challenges common among children and adolescents, and for Veterans and their families. CHA’s Community Health Improvement Department is partnering with community organizations to ensure broad reach and access to increase the community’s capacity to support people with mental health challenges. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an eight-hour certifi cation training that provides individuals with the skills to assist someone facing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, MHFA prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Trainees will learn a five-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and off ering support. “When we observe someone having a health crisis like a heart attack, or car accident, we don’t hesitate to off er some sort of aid,†noted Jaime Lederer, MSW, MPH, who directs the grant program at CHA. “People are sometimes less comfortable responding to a mental health crisis - someone experiencing anxiety, severe depression or substance misuse. MHFA gives laypeople the knowledge and skills they need to provide assistance and refer people for further help.†Over one million people have been trained in MHFA nationwide, according to the National Council on Behavioral Health, which leads MHFA training efforts. “Expanding mental health training in our communities will strengthen our capacity to better support Jaime Lederer, MSW, MPH, Project Director, leads Mental Health Awareness Training. and serve those who experience a mental health problem,†explained Lederer. “By removing the fear and hesitation people often feel when discussing mental health and substance use, we can reduce the stigma and equip people with the necessary tools to start a dialogue, and more people can receive the support they may need.†The MHFA program helps participants recognize the signs and symptoms of a number of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, substance use and ways to respond to crises like suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, and overdoses. “Research shows that those who have attended a MHFA class feel much more prepared to assist those grappling with mental health issues and to help them get the appropriate services that they need,†noted Lederer, “I look forward to expanding our reach in communities and raising awareness of the resources and services available to help.†To learn more about the Cambridge Health Alliance’s programs and services, including Mental Health First Aid please visit: http://bit.ly/ CHAMHSupport. 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Save the Harbor/Save the Bay splashes in the snow to support public beaches O n March 10, over 200 beach lovers braved not only the chilly winter water but also snowy weather and plunged into Boston Harbor at the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston as part of the 9th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefi t Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Better Beaches Program. This year the “pledge and plunge†fundraiser raised more than $50,000 for the Better Beaches Program, which provides grants to community organizations that host free events and programs on the region’s public beaches. Participants could direct their fundraising to their favorite local beach, and teams raised $1,765 for events on Revere Beach. Each year the program supports free concerts and beach festivals, sand-sculpting competitions and youth programs on public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. “Thirty years ago nobody wanted to go swimming at the region’s beaches and today, here in New England and the only thing we love more than snow is the beach.†“All of us at Harpoon look they are some of the cleanest urban beaches in the country,†said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay President Tani Marinovich. “It’s amazing to see the community that supports this event and supports our beaches from Nahant to Nantasket.†Before the sprint into the ocean, Boston 25 Meteorologist Vicki Graf was on hand to deliver a real-time weather report: Although the air temperature was 34 degrees, the water itself was a balmy 40 degrees! Even though everyone was already wet from the snow and rain before splashing into the harbor, 2019’s Harpoon Shamrock Splash was the best one yet with splashers enjoying delicious brunch burritos from Baja Taco Truck and fresh, hot chowder from Daily Catch while Mix 104.1 played music on the beach. Harpoon beers invigorated participants after their plunge. “I love when it snows on Splash day,†said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Director of Strategy and Communications, Bruce Berman, who has splashed every year since the event began. “We’re hearty forward to a relaxing beach day after our Harpoon St. Patrick’s festival to support a great cause and warm up with a refreshing Harpoon, brunch burrito, and clam chowder on the beach with our friends from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay,†said Harpoon Brewery President Charlie Storey. “The water might be cold, and the beach might be covered in snow, but the warm feeling you get from giving back to your community stays with you for a long time.†Participants won JetBlue flights and great Harpoon swag for reaching fundraising goals. Mary Cole from East Boston, who raised $1,530 and received the most donations to her splash, and Trevor Etheridge from Jamaica Plain, who raised $1,655, were the top two fundraisers. 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