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According to a statement released by MEA on Wednesday, The Malden Education Association overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract Wednesday after the coalition bargaining team reached a tentative Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Members of the Malden Education Association are pictured during Saturday’s strike outside Malden City Hall, from left to right: Bottom row: Rachel Sorlien (Forestdale), Paula Huggins (Forestdale), Ross Bowdridge (Salemwood) and Rebeccah Griffi th (MHS); second row: Rachel LeBlanc (MHS), Deb Gesualdo (MEA President, District-Wide), L.R. Vago (Salemwood), Kate Haskell (MHS) and Hafi da Elftouhi (MHS); top row: Deb Esposito (Salemwood), Penny Kalman (Salemwood), Suzanne Millett (Forestdale) and Ashley Freeman (MHS).(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Malden Democrats to meet on Saturday, October 22 Many local Dems volunteering for statewide campaigns Special to Th e Advocate T he Malden Democratic City Committee (MDCC) invites interested Democrats, residents and friends to attend their next meeting on Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. After the meeting, interested people can write some postcards to voters or join a standout to support Democrats and bring attention to early voting. Meetings are open to the public, with Democrats and prospective Democrats especially welcome. Email info@maldendemocrats.com for a meeting link. MEET | SEE PAGE 1 Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll are pictured at the MDCC Summer BBQ. (Photo by Linda Thorsen) E Friday, October 21, 2022 Malden teachers reach tentative agreement following one day strike MEA ratifi es new contract on Wednesday as teachers return to classrooms agreement earlier this week. Educators returned to school on Tuesday. The ratifi cation vote is the culmination of the courage of our coalition bargaining team who stood strong with the backing of striking MEA union educators to win a contract that supports students, educators, and the Malden community. “This contract is a testament to the MEA’s solidarity,” said MEA President Deb Gesualdo. “Our members have been engaged throughout the entire process to win a contract that recommits our school community to ensuring that housing insecuSTRIKE | SEE PAGE 11 Tornadoes Football Bitten By Bulldogs, 8-6 NOVEMBER 8TH OR RETURN YOUR BALLOT! 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I am very pleased that NFIB saw my commitment to being a strong, tireless advocate for small businesses on Beacon Hill.” NFIB is the nation’s leading Ed Dombroski Wakefield Town Councilor/ candidate for State Senate small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers though their unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. con Hill to step up and provide crucial support to the small business community,” Dombroski continued. “I will work every day to make sure the Fifth Middlesex District is the best place to run a small business in Massachusetts.” Dombroski has called for immediate and targeted tax relief to help ease the increasing burdens on small businesses, most still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. “My opponent has consistently made it harder for small businesses to operate, voting against decreasing fees on small businesses and championing an 80% tax increase that will impact many small business owners. We deserve a change, and I pledge to be a voice for small businesses on Beacon Hill and to support policies that encourage entrepreneurs and make running a small business easier and less costly.” Dombroski is an attorney and small business owner and has served on the Wakefield Town Council for 6 years. He is endorsed by Governor Charlie Baker. More information can be found at www.EdforMA.com. New State Requirement for Disposal of Mattresses and Box Springs Advocate Staff Report T here have been many articles circulating in various news outlets about the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announcement that as of Tuesday, November 1, 2022, mattresses and box springs will be prohibited by state law from being thrown away in the waste stream. What does this mean for Malden residents? For Malden to comply with the new state law, the process of using Malden’s Bulk Item policy for disposing of mattresses and box springs will no longer be permitted; instead, residents will be required to recycle them. To that end, the City of Malden has partnered with authorized mattress recycler HandUp to allow residents to easily recycle these items at the curb. As of November 1, Malden residents may directly contact HandUp to make an appointment for the curbside pickup of a mattress Mattress recycling diagram and/or box spring by going directly to the website www.handupmattress.com/curbside-pickup or by calling 774-271-8744. Please note: Curbside pickup will occur one time per week in Malden on Wednesdays, but residents must make an appointment with HandUp. The charge for each unit in a bedding set will be $55. For example, a king-sized mattress which usually comes with two twin box springs would require three separate fees for disposal of the whole set. DISPOSAL | SEE PAGE 4 ׉ 7cassandra://MoF9e9fUUIKHpCPyy3exCnNLmjta3dcAdqzXrGFqPfw/X`̰cQEbui׉E*THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 Page 3 City of Malden allocates $2 million for Affordable Homeownership Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Malden has launched a new program to convert vacant homes into affordable housing with $2 million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as seed funding. This eff ort is the next phase of a year-long study of Malden’s vacant properties, funded through MassHousing’s Neighborhood Hub program. Through this program, the City intends to acquire vacant homes, rehabilitate them, and sell them at an aff ordable price to low income households. The City’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) and Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are spearheading the effort. RND Consultants have provided technical assistance through the Neighborhood Hub program to launch this initiative. With a majority low-income population, Malden households are particularly vulnerable to the increasing housing costs seen across the Boston region. This program seeks to create housing stability by providing aff ordour neighborhoods of these eyesores but provide much needed aff ordable housing as well.” The project was recommended by the City’s ARPA Subcommittee on Housing, including Co-Chairs Councillor Amanda Linehan and OSPCD Director Deborah Burke, and members Andrew Spoff ord, Katzia Small, and Councillor Karen Colón Hayes. "We are so excited about this program because it helps to create aff ordable homeownership Pictured (from left): Evan Spetrini, Strategic Planning & Community Development Senior Planner & Policy Manager; Mayor Gary Christenson; Amanda Linehan, Ward 3 Councillor; and Deborah Burke, Strategic Planning & Community Development Executive Director. able homeownership opportunities to working families. “It’s almost unbelievable to think that there are vacant homes in Malden when the entire region is in the middle of an unprecedented housing crisis,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “This program is a no brainer – there are families out there that desperately need aff ordable housing and we have houses sitting empty.” “We’ve been trying to get these vacant properties back into productive use for a long time,” said Nelson Miller, the City’s Building Commissioner. “This program will not only rid City Seeks Malden Board of Health Member for Three-Year term T he City of Malden is looking for a committed resident to serve a three-year term as a member of the Malden Board of Health at an annual stipend of $1,700.The Board Member's responsibilities include advising on strategic plans, participating in hearing appeals to the Housing Code and promulgating eff ective public health regulation. 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Please also note that once you have booked an appointment with HandUp, there are rules about how to set out the mattress, what condition it must be in for it to be recycled and other important information. This information can be found at cityofmalden.org/mattress. About the statewide initiative MassDEP points out that mattresses are made up almost entirely of recyclable materials. Once disassembled, more than 75 percent of mattress components can be recycled. At the same time, discarded mattresses and box springs can be notoriously diffi - cult to manage. They are expensive to transport, take up a lot of space in landfi lls, are hard to compact and can get caught in incinerator processing equipment. All these factors result in higher disposal costs, so recycling or reuse only makes sense. For more information about the statewide mattress recycling requirement, visit the MassDEP website: https:// www.mass.gov/service-details/ mattress-recycling. 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That debate took place on October 17 in Wakefi eld. “While Senator Lewis may not want to show up and defend his record, fortunately for the voters his voting history is public,” said Dombroski. “Jason Lewis has voted against legislation that would have created greater access to public participation in remotely conducted hearings, a rule that would have prohibited sneaking through new taxes in informal sessions, and REPORT| FROM PAGE 3 • Proven track record in an executive leadership role. • Knowledge of the city and it’s neighborhoods. • Suffi cient time availability for board duties. • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills. • Medical, scientifi c, or legal background preferred, but not required. • Multilingual preferred, but not required. Applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk of Committees lcagno@ cityofmalden.orgon or before November 4, 2022. 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Her life was remarkably ordinary, which, in this day and age, is what made her so extraordinary. She was special, most defi nitely, but not atypical of her generation. She lived on Emerald Street most of her life, married to Tony, raising her four sons, Albert, Billy, Neal, and Tony Jr. Though she wasn’t particularly political, she had no time for today’s oversensitive nit pickers and their increasing foothold in everyday life. She was unapologetic to all but loved all. She would also be the fi rst one to tell a young Craig to dust myself off and get back up after a fall. Her Edgeworth wit could be deadly. The good news being that most lacked the extensive vocabulary to understand their individual tongue-lashings. Which they, more often than not, deserved. She was a diehard Red Sox fan. Often critical of the how the game has shifted and changed. Things such as the move to coddle players excessively and players taking offence to every pitch, every call, every perceived slight. Alice was a member of what Tom Brokaw famously labelled, the ‘greatest generation.’ It was always amazing to think of the advances in economic opportunity, public safety, and science that were foreign to her parents. I know she never envisioned a time in which speaking about what had always been black-and-white truths was somehow controversial. Knowing I had spent so many years with her and that she would always live inside my heart in this special way helped me grow, become more confi - dent and to take risks. Advice that I will take through my entire life. She will forever be a part of me, and I am grateful my three children were able to know her. Especially the youngest Lilliana who just ‘clicked’ with her. That makes my heart smile. Alice represented a sense of security and safety for my family and me. I’d be remiss not to mention her iconic Christmas Eve’s. Christmas Eve was always her holiday, and we’d gather every year for the most extravagant of Italian American celebrations. She has been with us all our whole lives. When we lost Alice, we lost the matriarch of our family, and nothing can ever replace that. Through the laughter, the stories, and the memories I will continue to reminisce and remember my courageous, passionate, loving grandmother.” Picked up pieces while settling in for another episode of “Playhouse 90,” this time starring Malden’s own Jack Albertson... • Had the most pleasant conversation (and not because they praised my column) with a couple that walked into my life recently. Elaine (MHS Class of 1970) and Keith (MHS Class of 1972) had some parking-related questions answered before we started getting into who knows who. They praised brother Joe for the good work he does in Malden; we solved a few of Malden’s MUSINGS | SEE PAGE 6 ׉ 7cassandra://oigDnBqOATg8n5QTiZQTbcTRK5ZKl8wYH5QJoaVVrvQ.`̰cQEbum׉E|THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 Page 7 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 most perplexing problems, but they saved the highest praise for none other than Bowman Street’s most famous son, their neighbor Kevin Larson. Great meeting you two. Stay well. • Just for clarifi cation purposes, Mike McCarthy was (and still is) the face of the Irish American Labor Day Road Race, but new kid on the block, Kevin Killion’s little brother Brian, has been the go-to guy for the past couple of years. Mike and Brian, the dynamic duo! Thank you, guys, for all you do. • Rest in peace to the “Dean of Boston Jazz Radio,” Eric Jackson (aka “Eric in the Evening”). • Funny Malden Police Commissioner Sal Gennetti story: So, Butch is a rookie on the Malden Police Force (1961, I believe). He’s a raw recruit and the veterans on the force have an initiation for said recruits. He gets a call. There is an armed gunman off Pleasant St at Beebe Jr. High School on Beebe Hill. He’s told to proceed with caution – the man is armed with a rifle. Butchie gets to the location and discovers...he’s been roasted. Standing in front of him is the bronze Spanish War Veterans’ Memorial: armed and not so dangerous. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character “Columbo” would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – Christmas is right around the corner. Not to rush it but this ode to that special day and Craig’s heartfelt comments regarding “Nana,” hits me in the Gulliver every time I read it. Craig hit a grand slam a couple years back with this Alice Christmas memory. He encapsulates the holiday season and his love of his “Nana” as well as anybody possibly can. Nana Alice loved it also: “My fondest Christmas memories will always be my grandparents’ (Anthony & Alice Spadafora) home on Emerald St., Christmas Eve in particular. As a child with a big extended family, I looked forward to this annual tradition. This night brought myself and my many cousins, aunts, and uncles together under one roof with love, joy, and anticipation on the eve of the most magical day of the year. Each child always received gifts from aunts and uncles chosen at random. It was a house full of laughter, food, and a tree stocked with presents. And now, the food; baked, stuff ed, boiled, fried, cured – we had it all. The Christmas season always begins with a baking marathon of delicious Italian cakes and cookies. The aroma fi lls the home for weeks on end. A few samples of pastries created for the season might include taralli, pizzelle, ciambelle, mostaccioli, biscotti, struff oli, panettone, crostoli, cannoli and so much more. And of course, the simple pasta and fi shes on Christmas Eve. Our family enjoyed a gourmet spread of baked, fried, and sautéed aquatic delicacies, known as ‘The Seven Fishes.’ The older I got, the harder it was to leave my grandparents’ house on Christmas Eve, as I quickly realized it was this day that supplied the real holiday magic. Looking back on it now in my adult mind is like watching my favorite Christmas movie. A true classic. My grandparents’ tree couldn’t have been more perfect, my grandmother’s smile more sincere, their house even had the traditional Christmas smell! I am no longer able to create any new Christmas memories with my grandfather ‘Papa Tony,’ but now have had the responsibility bestowed upon me of fathering crucial early holiday memories in my kids’ minds. I am so thankful that I can draw upon my own blessed experiences and realize how important it has been in the development of my character. Thank you, Tony, and Alice for teaching me the true meaning of a Merry Christmas!” Postscript 1: Speaking of one of Malden’s favorite sons, Kevin Larson, I’d like to wish him Malden, let us wrap your home in energy savings all year round. a happy 60th birthday. Many more, my friend. I was overjoyed when I got the invite to the social event of the Malden season (Kevin’s birthday party at Pearl Street Station), but unfortunately a family matter unexpectedly came up. Your graciousness was appreciated, my friend. Stay well and continue staying involved, my friend. Postscript 2: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, Friday Oct. 21, at 11:30, at Saint Mary’s Church in Melrose. As a part of National Grid’s Community First partnership, Malden residents are eligible to save 75% or more on approved insulation and no-cost air sealing. Just think of insulation as a comfortable sweater for your home keeping the air you want in and air sealing as a jacket keeping dust and allergens out. Air sealing and insulation work together to save energy all year long. This program will help residents like you: Better manage energy use. Increase comfort all year long. To get started, schedule your no-cost Home Energy Assessment today. Learn more at masssave.com/malden or call 1-866-527-SAVE (7283) Make your home more environmentally friendly. Keep out dust and allergens. ׉ 7cassandra://fccL5JcCIl5f0DWdx23_gVvG69Ue2mxmBSTZFmY3EEQ% `̰cQEbuncQEbum PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://WWWiCZQ61LmugpGAFvTXNYgFdTeApqYFLTja42daAigӭ`)׉ 7cassandra://fCIelAiswtqapCU_uSOyozgkRLXGIvLKe0jUzWA3L4Q͠`J׉ 7cassandra://mFICYm_MIPFRxGhmMZNZMjL-Kdk8GUnBtaljwofEGGM/~`̰׉ 7cassandra://mA9SCQL2bzmwh0oOWFp1h2tBtorFtPjXpCfRQq5Gyy0͐͠cQEbuט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://fDmDrZI641R6klt261wbwedNH9hfRODtrZy6n2ZaPvo%`)׉ 7cassandra://1LSadWrLerF9DwkcbRqRzOFxMUNeH0LzyTFptXQGevU͙`J׉ 7cassandra://cuCiKOgJD8JZ68LypR1AxOo5KF-GJVPJEmoItznWews/B`̰׉ 7cassandra://yEaUmtF8rrjSd3AgPRi8woegHvDJ7YA19mXPPt690Sk6͠cQEbuנcQEbuX| 9ׁHhttp://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ׁ ׁ ЈנcQEbueg9ׁHhttp://ofmalden.orgׁ ׁ ЈנcQEbudP9ׁHhttp://cityofmalden.govׁ ׁ ЈנcQEbus9ׁHhttps://www.sec.state.ma.us/ׁ ׁ ЈנcQEbu E̗9ׁHhttp://www.massdems.orgׁ ׁ ЈנcQEbu 49ׁHhttp://book.com/groups/Maldenׁ ׁ ЈנcQEbu 4̡̩9ׁHhttp://maldendemocrats.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EMPage 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 MEET | FROM PAGE 1 The MDCC also wishes to thank everyone who came out to the MDCC Summer Barbecue in August. Attendees had a chance to hear from several candidates for statewide offi ce while enjoying burgers and hot dogs on a beautiful summer night and supporting the Democratic Party. The event was a great success with more than 100 attendees. Local Democrats are working hard Many Democrats in Malden have been actively volunteering to help get Democrats elected and to support ballot initiatives that align with Democratic Party values. You might have seen some of them at your door! Or perhaps you’ve seen a group of dedicated Democrats writing postcards at Hugh O’Neill’s (organized by Malden resident Doll E. Langa) or staffi ng a table at a local event. Much of the focus for local Democrats has been on statewide campaigns. Amanda Smith, ably assisted by Christine Fort and Linda Thorsen, has been spearheading the Healey/ Driscoll campaign in Malden and the rest of the Fifth MiddleGerry 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 Gathering signatures for Democrats in the spring (Photo by Amanda Smith) Everyone should vote Malden Democrats encourage every citizen to vote, whatever their politics or party affi liation. Today, with options for The Malden Summer Festival Table (Photo by Amanda Smith) The “Yes on 4” Team includes Zayda Ortiz, Malden Councillorat-Large Carey McDonald (right) and other volunteers. (Photo Courtesy of MDCC Facebook Page) sex State Senate District and coordinating closely with the State Senator Jason Lewis campaign. With the September primary in the rearview mirror, the Maura Healey/Kim Driscoll team is running a coordinated campaign that includes many other Democrats running for statewide offi ces –Andrea Campbell for Attorney General, Bill Galvin for Secretary of the Commonwealth, Deb Goldberg for Treasurer and Diana DiZoglio for Auditor – and is also supporting a vote of Yes on two key ballot questions (Question 1 and Question 4). While Malden’s three State Representatives, Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, are unopposed in the November 8 election, Senator Lewis has a Republican challenger as does Congresswoman Katherine Clark. They are taking nothing for granted. Local Democrats, including Keith Bernard and Zayda Ortiz, have also been hard at work canvassing for Yes on Question 1 (Also known as the Fair Share Amendment, which provides for an additional tax on the amount of annual income over $1 million, with the revenue going to education and transportation infrastructure) and Yes on Question 4 (to affi rm the Work Christine Fort on Primary Day (Photo courtesy of 5th Middlesex for Maura Facebook Page) and Family Mobility Act passed by the legislature, which enables all qualifi ed residents to apply for a driver’s license regardless of immigration status). For detailed information about ballot questions, voters can visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ ele/ele22/information-for-voters-22/quest_1.htm In addition to statewide campaigns, Malden residents have also been very active in supporting Democrats’ campaigns across the country. The Massachusetts Democratic Party Organizing Hub, which is co-led by Amanda Smith, has been meeting Saturdays for weekly virtual phonebanks to support campaigns ranging from Massachusetts state rep races to senate and gubernatorial races in farfl ung states. Whether making calls, writing postcards to voters or driving up to New Hampshire to knock on doors for Senator Maggie Hassan, Congressman Chris Pappas and Congresswoman Annie Kuster, a lot of hard work is going into many diff erent campaigns this year. 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Volunteers are shown canvassing in Malden for the Democratic Coordinated Campaign. (Photo by Christine Fort) early voting and voting by mail in addition to voting on Election Day, voters have more ways to exercise their rights. If you are unsure where to vote, visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote. Everyone should keep these dates in mind: • October 22: Early voting begins (see the City Clerk’s page on cityofmalden.gov • October 29: Last day to register to vote (or change registration) before the November election. Did you or someone you HOMEOWNERSHIP | FROM PAGE 3 The City will release a Notice of Funding Availability to acquire vacant properties in the next couple weeks. Any questions should be directed to Kristina Tseng, Housing Program Coordinator, at ktseng@cityofmalden.org. About the Neighborhood Hub The Neighborhood Hub is a technical assistance program that supports neighborhood revitalization in Gateway communities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Hub program helps Gateway municipalities and their local or regional partners identify and implement strategies to repair and renew neighborhoods with high rates of vacant, abandoned and deteriorating homes. The program prioritizes communities that know move recently? Or turn 18? Register to vote at https:// www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ • November 1: Last day to submit application for mail-in ballot • November 8: General election. Polls in Malden are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • November 8: Mail-in ballots must be received in City Clerk’s Office or in drop box by 8:00 p.m. About the MDCC: The Malden Democratic City Committee is the local arm of the Massachusetts Democratic Party in Malden. Anyone interested in learnwere disproportionality affected by the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. The technical assistance grant program focuses on planning and local capacity-building, positioning Gateway municipalities to implement local neighborhood revitalization strategies in high-need neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Hub is a multi-agency partnership of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), MassDevelopment, MassHousing, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, the Office of the Attorney General, the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC). The Collaborative’s technical assistance work is funded through MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Fund. Our 50th Anniversary Dan 1972 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf Filler - Four Year Old Tobacco Wrapped including a Cohiba $43.95 We Sell Cigars & Accessories Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! 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Officers are scheduled to begin wearing and utilizing bodyworn cameras on Monday, October 24. Officers will be recording interactions with citizens during dispatched calls for service as well as during officer-initiated events, such as traffic stops and field encounters, and during the service of court orders. Footage recorded by officers will be retained in a cloud-based storage system on a specified retention schedule. All requests for copies of body-worn camera footage will be subject to Massachusetts Public Records Law. In 2021 the implementation of body-worn cameras was mutually agreed upon by both the City of Malden and its police officers. That agreement represents the strong commitment by the Mayor and the Malden Police Department (MPD) in using all available tools and resources to keep our community and our police officers safe in a way that is fair, impartial and transparent. The MPD applied for a body-worn camera grant and was awarded $95,024 to initiate, acquire and implement a bodyworn camera program. To qualMalden and Medford Join Bluebikes, Metro Boston’s Public Bike Share System Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Malden The Axon Battery Camera 3 ify for the grant, the MPD submitted a comprehensive deployment plan that described a deliberate and phased plan to deploy technology as well as specific ways the program will enhance the department’s mission. In early 2022, the City signed a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. and purchased Axon Body 3 cameras along with requisite licensing and storage. During the last several months, the department has been working diligently to develop policy, update technology infrastructure and train department personnel, all of which has led to the upcoming implementation. The department also created a Video Evidence Unit, the assigned officers of which will be responsible for maintaining the body-worn camera equipment, software and cloud-based storage system as well as for responding to requests for copies of footage. The MPD is proud to be the first agency in Middlesex County to implement an Axon bodyworn camera program. M City Councilor Stephen Winslow joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lyft for celebratory event EDFORD - The Cities of Medford and Malden this week announced they will be joining Bluebikes, Metro Boston’s public bike share system. By adding a total of six new stations across the two cities, Medford and Malden will build on the expansion of the Bluebikes system. These cities join Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown, offering 447 total stations and approximately 4,000 total bikes across the region. The new stations offer more opportunity for residents, students, workers, and visitors to experience the healthy, fun, and sustainable way of traveling via Bluebikes. The Bluebikes system is jointly owned by the municipalities and is operated by Lyft. Blue Cross, which is providing financial support for the launch in Medford and Malden, is in the fifth year of a six-year Bluebikes title sponsorship, which launched in May 2018. This morning, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow, executives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), including Vice President of Corporate Citizenship & Public Affairs Jeff Bellows, Senior Director of Social Impact and Citizenship Yvonne Tang, Account Executive Helga DaRosa, and Director of Municipal Sales Bob Knowles, along with leadership from Lyft, gathered for a ribbon-cutting event in Medford’s Tufts Park to commemorate the expansions. “Introducing access to Bluebikes in Medford helps further connect our city and makes biking a feasible way to reach neighborhoods and destinations in Medford and across the region,” said Mayor Lungo-Koehn. “With four stations now located throughout Medford, we’ve expanded green public transportation options for our residents, students, workers, and visitors while also promoting sustainable forms of transit and reducing our reliance on passenger vehicles. Thanks to Blue Cross, our local partners, and the City of Malden for helping make this an easy and seamless process to incorporate the bike share system into our city a reality.” “We are proud to partner with the Bluebikes program, which increases our Malden community’s access to biking as a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel,” said Malden’s Mayor Gary Christenson. “I am particularly grateful for Blue Cross and Lyft’s role in making Malden a more bike-friendly city, enabling other safe and sustainable modes of transportation for our many commuters who cannot always rely on travel by car or other forms of public transit.” With the Bluebikes system expanding to two new cities, approximately 36 new bikes have been added throughout Medford and Malden. Both cities received a joint grant from the Boston MPO’s Community Connections Grant Program (through MAPC) to help fund the bikes. The new stations can be found at the following locations: Malden: • Malden Center T Station • Northern Strand at Main St. • Malden High School Medford: • Tufts Square • Brooks Park (at Main St) • Medford Square To see a full Bluebikes station map – including all stations in Medford and Malden – please visit member.bluebikes.com/ map. “Through our ongoing title sponsorship of Bluebikes, we’re committed to making it easier for more individuals in the Greater Metro Boston Area to experience the benefits of public bike share,” said Bellows. “With the success of adding Medford and Malden and their six new stations to our Bluebikes network, we're excited to help broaden access to the bikeshare system across these cities and to support residents, students and visitors looking to lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles." As a publicly owned bike share system, Bluebikes preserves and promotes equity of access for members and ensures that memberships remain affordable. The station-based system promotes riding and commuting across city lines, preserves predictability and management for the public right of way, and allows for the continuous monitoring of bike availability and maintenance needs. Through its partnership with the municipal owners of Bluebikes, Blue Cross continues to promote the health and wellness of Massachusetts communities by supporting system growth and accessibility, including station expansions, upgrades, and additional bikes. Riders can purchase annual Bluebikes memberships – which include unlimited 45-minute rides – for $119 a year or $26.75 for 30 days. A discount program, where annual passes are $50 and 30-day passes are available for $5, is available for residents with eligible incomes. Visit www.bluebikes.com for more information on the Bluebikes income-eligible program. ׉ 7cassandra://CB-RgJvNbbUFmTCLOxgo_JEH53PXfp_CDKUapnUkH7s+"`̰cQEbuq׉EsTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 Page 11 STRIKE | FROM PAGE 1 rity is not a barrier to our students’ academic success, educators are paid competitively and fairly, and our students’ education is not dependent on their ZIP code.” The MEA verified the election results Wednesday afternoon in which an overwhelming majority of the members approved the tentative agreement. “More than 700 MEA memMEA President Deborah Gesualdo said that the Revere, Lynn, Somerville, Haverhill and Brookline teachers’ unions, among others, showed solidarity to one another. bers harnessed their union strength, took action in their workplaces, and were engaged throughout the entire process to fight for the school that our students deserve,” said MEA’s Coalition Bargaining Committee Co-Chair Doug Dias. The original concerns cenMEA Action Team member/ English learner educator at the Linden STEAM Academy Sonia Miller said that all students matter. tered around safety, learning conditions and classroom sizes, as well as a living wage for paraprofessionals and teachers. Since they didn’t reach an agreement by Sunday night, approximately 700 teachers and staff went on strike Monday morning. However, the School Committee and union representatives called an emergency meeting Monday night, leading to a tentative agreement. Teachers returned to the classroom on Tuesday morning. “We’re currently bargaining with the School Committee, who knew the contract was expiring in August,” Malden Teachers Association President Deb Gesualdo said during Saturday’s rally outside of City Hall. “They were poorly prepared and aren’t willing to discuss.” Gesualdo, who teaches music Malden Education Association Vice-President Jessica Gold Boots said students can’t wait any longer, urging the School Committee and Superintendent to come to the table with real bargaining offers. at Linden STEAM Academy, said what she referred to as disproportion was entirely preventable but that the issue tends to happen more to women than to men. She commented on the tentative agreement. “Educators are back in classrooms with students today – where everyone wants to be day in and day out,” Gesualdo said Tuesday morning. Malden teachers went on strike on Monday. Pictured here are their supporters during Saturday’s protest outside of City Hall. According to her sign, former MHS teacher Michelle Filer left the district due to unsustainable working conditions. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) contract fairly, and continue to collaborate for the benefit of the most important group of people we serve – the students.” School Committee member Pictured holding signs are Linden STEAM Academy third grade teacher Emily Higgins, Linden STEAM Academy fourth grade teacher Katie Carter and ally Kevin Carter. “Getting the resources to help guide our students to their potential and create the schools our students deserve is at the heart of why we made the difficult decision to strike.” Allies and teachers from surrounding communities came out. School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora said the Negotiations Subcommittee had been working with MEA since May. “Our Negotiations Subcommittee has been meeting to bargain since May with the Malden Education Association, and will continue to do so in good faith,” Spadafora said. “The strike vote, while surprising, doesn’t change my commitment as a School Committee member and a Malden Public School parent to making sure we settle this Adam Weldai was happy to see progress. “Malden loves our educators and knows what a difference they make in the lives of our students and the future of our community,” Weldai said. “Balancing that love with the long-term fiscal needs of the community is one of the hardest things the committee does. However, after some real collaboration with our MEA partners, we got to a resolution, and we can all walk away recommitted to working together for the benefit of our students.” Mayor Gary Christenson was out of town Saturday but released a statement later that night. “We are deeply surprised STRIKE | SEE PAGE 15 Malden High School (MHS) Building Representative, chair of the contract action team, and MHS special educator Rachel LeBlanc said that when they fight, they win. Massachusetts Teachers Asso ciation Executive Committee member/Belmont Education Asso ciation President John Sullivan said they stand in solidarity with teachers. ׉ 7cassandra://3cy1rzZIM886OJL4fkhJWwqr2sUzAwl7Bl6b6R5Qxec-?`̰cQEburcQEbuq PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://mA5jI9rF5wpwBDmO2jPqZ6lPhMGWC-nnB9Na_Ol87Ro `)׉ 7cassandra://VXxsvf5uY2pc_YPd5-D_CruMitF38JloGFDPmkEAOtI͠`J׉ 7cassandra://Zs6y0lMkNjl2wG4Pxu55FSRFJby6a1wjhUSOeXjdSFQ1`̰׉ 7cassandra://echsyMfTLcMvx8tAGPPWg3jh1m2veUdTtkYVXBAvSKMO͠cQEbuט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://68rbcFA8s3WKfPsI1OljjCOy7rO_hvVhbsDj2l1ra5E]`)׉ 7cassandra://cl0ZCfeR9ihuQxzfGups0P6gATRATQQemfMWMZc2z5A͏F`J׉ 7cassandra://Bzuoes9t8S4dqFISxg1u8izIAhgJtmJE-dQS1bmeuMQ/{`̰׉ 7cassandra://WbjvidjJfEgwQBLcjp2jQAqmrjNfdf7eLHyPEL5_cHsP,͠cQEbu׉EPage 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 Football Tornadoes Fall Short to Lynn English, 8-6 James Hyppolite, left, and Earl Fevier work to tackle the Bulldog ball carrier on Friday night. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) THE EARNINGS MULTIPLIER multiplier would be 12 years. In other words, it would take 12 years to recover the initial investment of $75. Corporation Y would be trading at 12 times its earnings. This might be a simple way T he earnings multiplier is a financial tool that compares a corporation’s current price per share to its earnings per share. It is calculated as the price per share divided by the earnings per share. This is also referred to as the price to earnings ratio. This tool can be used to compare the cost of one stock with the cost of another stock in a similar industry, or simply to determine just how expensive a stock is relative to its earnings per share. The price paid for a stock is based upon the corporation’s anticipated future value and the future cash flows generated by that corporation. Corporate earnings naturally play a very important role in its valuation and the price per share that investors are willing to pay. If Corporation X has a current market price per share of $100 and a current earnings per share of $10, the earnings multiplier would be 10 years. In other words, it would take 10 years to recover the initial investment of $100. One might say that Corporation X is trading at 10 times its earnings. If Corporation Y has a current market price per share of $75 and a current earnings per share of $6.25, the earnings to determine which stock is the least expensive assuming they are in the same industry. Of course, there would be other factors that would go into the determination of whether to purchase Corporation X or Corporation Y stock. The S & P 500 was valued at 4,778 on January 3, 2022. It is now at 3,690 as of October 14, 2022. The earnings multiple was extremely high back on January 3, 2022. It has lowered considerably. Valuations are more in line with earnings and common stock right now is less expensive to buy relative to earnings than was the case at the start of the year. Interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve have a negative affect on corporate earnings and therefore stock valuations. It is difficult to predict how many more rate increases it will take to begin to tame inflation. Consumer spending has still been strong but that won’t last if the rate of inflation does not begin to drop in the near future. The savings that consumers built up during the pandemic will eventually be depleted. The key will be for wage increases to at least be equal to the inflation rate. If not, consumer spending will eventually decrease to levels not conducive to sustaining healthy corporate profits, and hence, stock valuations. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Kervenson “Kevin” Exilhome runs the ball in for a touchdown. Malden RB Kervenson “Kevin” Exilhome on the carry. Malden defensive back Earl Fevier works to take down the ball carrier for Lynn English during their game Friday night at Manning Bowl in Lynn. Tornado lineman Vidal Garner takes a knee next to the referee. Quarterback ¬¬Aiden Brett gets ready to pass the ball during Martin’s game with one English Friday night Tornadoes pass rusher Vidal Garner breaks through Lynn English defenders during Malden’s game with the Bulldogs on Friday, Kervenson “Kevin” Exilhome gains some yards on the carry as a player from Lynn English works to tackle him. Samuel Antoine of Malden on the carry for the Golden Tornado’s as a defender from Lynn English works to tackle him. Meet the talented Malden High School Golden Tornadoes Cheerleaders Kervenson “Kevin” Exilhome comes up inches short of scoring a touchdown for Malden’s Golden Tornadoes Friday night during their game with Lynn English. ׉ 7cassandra://Zs6y0lMkNjl2wG4Pxu55FSRFJby6a1wjhUSOeXjdSFQ1`̰cQEbus׉E&THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 Page 13 Lady Pats Volleyball Spike Malden, 3-1 Anna Yak of the Tornado’s celebrates after taking the lead over Revere Wednesday. Malden’s Vivienne Crawford at the net, looks to return the ball as a player from Revere goes up at the same time to do the same. Tornado Anna Yak serves up the ball during their volleyball match with Revere Wednesday, Oct. 12. Malden’s Kelly Le on the serve. Tornadoes Kim Nguyen sets up the ball for her teammate. Members of the Malden Tornado’s volleyball team, cheer on their teammates during their match Wednesday with Revere. Anna Yak of the Malden works to set up the shot for a teammate during the Tornado’s match with the Revere Patriots Wednesday. Scholarship Fundraiser Kelly Le of Malden works to return the ball to Revere during their match Wednesday. MHS’ Rachel Lin serves for Malden, hosting the Revere Patriots at the Finn Gym last week. Chloe Chen of Malden works to return the ball to Revere during their match Wednesday. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) ׉ 7cassandra://Bzuoes9t8S4dqFISxg1u8izIAhgJtmJE-dQS1bmeuMQ/{`̰cQEbutcQEbus PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://PZZOoLBs-Uh2mL_UeL0NEbQxCtZL39T8y-lC72Fv6i8o#`)׉ 7cassandra://XktpLxLZiFIF5C5F2HFQ8LJQM9pDfcNjZu1kg2IY-c8͗`J׉ 7cassandra://NnLPoMO0rTXpjFdHqxM56HiMGoar3i6Zzbaz1IUzN90)`̰׉ 7cassandra://yhvflOD9hs7U9CU8TJin_L9BEyG3V6FKUcpAUkyGdlU@:nF͠cQEbuט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://aTDOfjeV9WaUzS41aOfzelWAHpKylnywxqd4AtZlSPYzK`)׉ 7cassandra://wzoiATwODuwvuKzc6dB0fcv6su-3LqQc6Hvc_9oZF-Y͈`J׉ 7cassandra://q_ymWfnvplvU0cQXjRWUNVG4LOOcMlv8tRjQA7Zrp6M(^`̰׉ 7cassandra://tDLd7tOIXFoP4n8BA94jSEhsUtlG5UxAfFJMaYTLwF0ř͠cQEbuנcQEbu9ׁH$mailto:horizon.holding.llc@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn or vvy io iori by Jim Miller How Much Does an Average Funeral Cost? Dear Savvy Senior, How much does a typical funeral and body burial cost today? My wife and I are interested in prearranging our funerals but would like to have a cost idea before going in so we can plan and budget appropriately. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue and can often be upsold thousands of dollars’ worth of extra services they may not want or need. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect. Funeral Prices The fi rst thing you need to be aware of is that funeral costs will vary considerably depending on your geographic location, the funeral home you choose and the funeral choices you make. With that said, here’s a breakdown of what an average funeral costs, nationwide, according to the most recent data from the National Funeral Directors Association. Professional services fee: This is a basic non-declinable fee that covers the funeral provider’s time, expertise and overhead: $2,300. Transfer of the remains: This is for picking up the body and taking it to the funeral home: $350 Embalming and body preparation: Embalming is usually mandatory for open-casket viewing, otherwise it’s not required unless the body is going to be transported across state lines. Embalming costs $775. Other body preparations, which includes hairdressing and cosmetics runs $275. Funeral viewing and ceremony: If the viewing and funeral ceremony is at the funeral home, you’ll be charged for use of the chapel and any necessary staff . Costs: $450 for viewing, and $515 for funeral ceremony. Metal casket: This is a big money maker for funeral homes, with markups of up to 300 percent over the wholesale price: $2,500. Funeral transportation: Use of hearse and driver; $325 to transport the body to the cemetery. Use of a service car/van: $150. Memorial printed package: This includes printed programs and memorial guest book: $183. In addition to these costs, there are also a number of cemetery costs like the plot or mausoleum fee, the vault or grave liner that most cemeteries require, and the opening and closing of the grave, all of which can run between $2,000 and $3,000; and the gravestone, which typically runs between $1,000 and $3,000. You’ll also need to budget for related expenses like fl owers for the funeral ($200 to $400), the newspaper obituary fee ($100 to $800 or more), the clergy honorarium ($200 to $300) and extra copies of the death certifi cate ($5 to $35 per copy depending on the state). All told, the average cost of a total U.S. funeral today with viewing and cemetery burial is around $12,000. Ways to Save If this is more than you’re willing or able to pay, there are ways to save. For starters, you should know that prices can vary signifi - cantly by funeral provider, so it’s wise to shop around. If you need some help, there are websites you can turn to like Parting.com that lets you easily compare prices online based on what you want. When evaluating funeral providers, be sure you get an itemized price list of services and products so you can accurately compare and choose what you want. The most signifi cant way to save is to request a “direct burial” or “direct cremation.” With these options you and your wife would be buried or cremated shortly after death, which skips the embalming and viewing. If you want a memorial service, you can have it at the graveside or at your place of worship without the body. These services usually run between $1,000 and $3,000, not counting cemetery charges. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. T Costumed Cleanup of the Malden River Join in on a Malden River cleanup! For this cleanup, costumes are encouraged! D ate & time: Sun, October 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Location: Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial St., Malden Once again, Idle Hands and the Friends of the Malden River are joining forces for a Malden River cleanup! This will be the fi nal clean up in 2022, and to get everyone in the Halloween spirit they are encouraging everyone to come in costume! The fi rst 50 registrations will receive an 8 oz. pour of beer post-cleanup! Attendees will be meeting at the Taproom at 9:45 a.m. on October 23 before walking down the to the banks of the Malden River for the cleanup. Information fl yer This is a free event, but registration is highly recommended and open to all ages. You must be 21+ to enjoy beer after the cleanup. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeves and hats and to bring their own sunscreen. There will be gloves for participants, but you can bring your own. Please bring your own water bottle. Malden Recycling Day! Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day he Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a recycling day for a variety of items – including tires, televisions, computer monitors, household batteries, expired fi re extinguishers, electronic waste, compact fl uorescent bulbs and car batteries – on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Residents of Malden will be able to bring recyclable items to the DPW (356 Commercial St.) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Paint will be recycled from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; oil paints as well as stains and varnishes will be accepted. However, anInformational fl yer tifreeze, household hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals or other hazardous materials will OBITUARY Joseph Perrone, Jr. Of Lynn, formerly of Malden. Passed away on October 12th. Devoted husband of the late Mary C. (MacAulay) Perrone. Beloved father of Joseph L. Perrone and his wife Emily of Middleton, Brother of Loretta Rogodzinski and her husband Robert Malden and Gaetano Perrone and his wife Patricia of New Mexico. Cherished grandfather of Vincent and Adeline Perrone. Late member of the Wakefi eld Elks and 32 year employee of the United States Postal Service at their North Reading facility. Family and friends were invitCARPENTERS FOR ALL JOBS & LANDSCAPE SERVICES * Re-Tile Your Kitchen or Bathroom * Remodeling, Painting, Masonry, Stairs, Plumbing, Walkways, Decks, Additions, Finish Work, Power Washing, Roofing Call Richie for a FREE ESTIMATE (617) 828-3888 or: THEMOUNTAIN1@HOTMAIL.COM Licensed & Insured “We Knockout The Competition” For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net ed to attend Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home, Malden on Monday, October 17th. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, Malden on Tuesday. Services concluded with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. The family suggests that in lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions be made to the American Leukemia Society at www.lls.org. not be accepted. FEE SCHEDULE: Car tires: $3; truck tires: $20; TVs and computer monitors: $25; car batteries: $1; motor oil (per gallon): $1 (no antifreeze or transmission fl uid); used oil fi lters: $2.50; fi re extinguishers: $10. PAINT FEE SCHEDULE: 1-5 gallons: $10; 6-10 gallons: $15; 11-15 gallons: $20; 16-20 gallons: $25 ($3 per gallon after 20 gallons). For more information about Recycling Day, please contact the DPW at 781-397-7160 or email dpw@cityofmalden.org. ׉ 7cassandra://NnLPoMO0rTXpjFdHqxM56HiMGoar3i6Zzbaz1IUzN90)`̰cQEbuu׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 Page 15 STRIKE | FROM PAGE 11 and disheartened that the leadership of the Malden Education Association is willing to inconvenience families and disrupt the education of more than 6,000 students in order to advance its collective bargaining positions, especially as we are not currently at an impasse,” Christenson said. “Contrary to reports that the School Committee has not responded to proposals, the Negotiations Subcommittee has been and will continue to negotiate in good faith until we reach agreement on a contract that is fair to our employees, is in line with the economic realities facing the City and meets the needs of our students and families.” Malden Public Schools Supt. Ligia Noriega-Murphy said in a statement released on Tuesday that the decision impacts students the most. “This maneuver by leaders of the Malden Education Association may be intended to send a message to school district leaders, but ultimately, it is our students and families who suffer the consequences of these tactics,” Noriega-Murphy said Saturday. “In order to alleviate parents' anxiety, we have sent a letter to families explaining that we will notify them over the weekend if it appears likely that the MEA will move forward with a strike. At this point, schools are scheduled to open as usual on Monday, but in the event of a last-minute strike, we would be left with no choice but to cancel school for students and ask parents to make other arrangements for their children.” Weldai, Christenson, Spadafora and Gesualdo, who noted that they couldn’t release specific details of the agreement, said it’s still in process between its members. “While I’m unable to discuss the agreement in detail, I believe the deal we have established with our local teachers union shows that we value our educators in Malden,” Spadafora said Tuesday. “You can’t put a dollar amount on the worth of our teachers, directors or educational support professionals but you can provide them with a safe and supportive work environment where they feel valued. We want to provide fair and reasonable living wages to all of our employees so I implore the educators, caregivers and our community to continue to fight for federal funding equal to the communities surrounding Malden. Our #1 priority is the students we serve and they deserve (and demand) a quality education. Now that we have come to a tentative agreement, our focus for the future is communication and collaboration.” School Committee member Joseph Gray said he’s thankful for the patience and perseverance on all sides of the negotiating table to come to a tentative agreement that gets Malden children back in the schools and learning. “Our talented teachers and our outstanding School Committee came together to move forward,” Gray said Tuesday ~ Help Wanted ~ Horizon Holding, LLC, Malden – F/T Prjct/Constrn Manag Specialist, min BS Civ. 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