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The consensus of the members revealed this week is they believe Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel is off to a productive and successful start after a full calendar and academic year guiding the Malden Excerpts of Malden School Committee members’ written Year One evaluation of Superintendent Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. “The Superintendent has continually made communication of the highest priority, has worked very hard to have an open dialogue, listen to stakeholders in the district and to make major improvements in the districts in a positive manner.” — Robert McCarthy Jr., representing Ward 2 • • • “The Superintendent has done excellent work this year and I have had many opportunities to watch him operate. His style and ways in managing the relationships has been a refreshing change. I look forward to seeing what Dr. Sippel can accomplish in following years.” —Keith Bernard, representing Ward 7 • • • “Dr. Sippel has made a concerted effort to understand the tradition and culture of the Malden Public Schools while examining areas that need to be addressed and uncovering needs. He has attended multiple community events, almost all school-related activities and otherwise become a member of the Malden community. He believes in transparency and is always available to answer questions.” — Elizabeth Hortie, representing Ward 5 SIDEBAR | SEE PAGE 10 Public Schools. As part of a written evaluation discussed Monday, School Committee Chairperson and Mayor Gary Christenson gave Dr. Sippel the highest “grade” possible. “I have been Mayor now for 13 years and I have never seen a stronger start for a first-year Superintendent than I have for Tim Sippel,” Mayor Christenson stated in his evaluation. SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 9 E TIMOTHY SIPPEL, ED.L.D. Malden Public Schools Superintendent IT'S A SCORCHER!: It's 'Hot! Hot! Hot!' in Malden with recordsetting heat Tuesday Temperature at Logan Airport of 102 degrees smashes previous mark of 95 degrees; Hottest June temperature is history! By Steve Freker I n the present-day world, seemingly ruled by hyperbole, Tuesday's 24-hour blast of en fuego weather was certainly no exaggeration: It was HOT out there! It came perilously close to the hottest day ever recorded in this area's history. How hot exactly? Well, the largest thermometer in Malden sits at the corner of Route 60 (Eastern Avenue) and Lisbon Street at the Carrier plant and it was there for all to see: 102 Degrees! Record-setting heat came to Malden and the region on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 102 degrees, the hottest day ever recorded in June. (Advocate Photo) That 102-degree temperature, also recorded at the official National Weather Service spot at Logan Airport, is indeed a record-setting high. In fact, it's a DOUBLE reHEAT | SEE PAGE 11 617-387-2200 ~ OP-ED ~ Lesson: Actions Have Consequences By Craig Spadafora, Councillor-At-Large ach year, the Malden City Council elects from its ranks one individual to lead the body for the calendar year. It is both an honor and a responsibility. The Council President is entrusted to set the tone for the council, to set priorities, to lead, and most importantly, to prioritize the success and integrity of the body as a whole. Last week, the City Council voted, for the first time ever, to remove Councillor Ryan O’Malley as sitting Council President in a historic bipartisan vote. It has never been done before for good reason. It takes A LOT to lose the trust of enough members in a way that results in this extreme call to action. That O’Malley managed to do that is not a reflection on those who took the courageous vote to replace him, but a reflection on his willingness to time and time again put his personal agenda first, lie to the council, and break all norms when it comes to integrity. There’s been plenty written on social media about this topic, so let’s set some facts straight. O’Malley was NOT removed because he initiated a lawsuit against the Malden Public Library. While the decision to do this without Council knowledge to settle what had become a personal agenda showed incredibly poor judgement, O’Malley had ample chance to recover from this poorly thought-out misstep by simply owning it and following the will of the Council who voted to withdraw the lawsuit. Instead, he doubled down with a series of steps that truly told the City Council that O’Malley had zero regard for his colleagues, votes, our legal department, and our Public Library. It was not the lawsuit, but rather the ensuing actions of ignoring the council vote, threatening to turn city lawyers into the Board of Bar Overseers, and continuing to use city funds to meet his personal objectives that resulted in the order to consider removing O’Malley. Even with the item docketed for the June 17th meeting calling for O’Malley’s removal, I believe he had one last opportunity to show true recognition of the damage he had done, the impact of his missteps, the hurt his lies had caused, in a way that LESSON | SEE PAGE 15 Friday, June 27, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://YR2vcyjM59s7toI_6LW2lrWwOjDaD3BxJDBIRDA2pI89`h]y6myQq;7h]y6myQq;6 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://hjDF95SCBe5OcfkaoWbuRMOVflfYQRrVmiI1BUsuZgw A`'p׉ 7cassandra://F_FYEo4zk9cVldr6rmja4MkGqo-13f8j8tmccSRBHtUͬ`׉ 7cassandra://Wj-AhJ5ckZ8JCU0eL-PBh5JW_2FZLOmd0w9srHb15-88`h]y6myQq;NטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://8tl66eN5qWKHFnvmt3X-eD2828K4b9OLAAnWxM3rBC8`'p׉ 7cassandra://WerbvIpkRdjcJOD8zFz2O3FtJQIgmi1pSyauN7JwixE͹m`׉ 7cassandra://zK3nnU5h8chWXSjCHPhNcAcm2rVV4iUVLdGG7ACS2a0:`h]y7myQq;Oנh]y7myQq;R 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 27, 2025 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 O n May 23, Malden A-VOYCE youth leaders hosted their Bridging Beyond Barriers tabling event in Malden. Kudos to this year’s cohort of young leaders! Throughout the school year cycle, they showed so much care and empathy towards each other and for the community. They dedicated their school year to addressing language justice and planning their event! Special thank you to our amazing partners who helped make this event possible: the City of Malden’s Language Access Coordinator — Elena Martinez — Creative Malden, Danyal Najmi of Rosetta Languages, teaching artist Vivian Ho and to City of Malden Mayor Gary Christenson for your support! A-VOYCE is Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment, the Asian Community Development Corporation’s youth leadership program for high school students in the Greater Boston area. (Photos by Emma Ishida) An inside look into Bridging Beyond Barriers! 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On a night where windwhipped rain blanketed the city and the temperatures were unseasonably frigid, a standing-room-only audience came out to support their Ward 7 leader. Councillor Simonelli thanked the large group of family, friends and longtime supporters from Ward 7 and throughout the city who filled the venue and chose this night to formally announce he will seek re-election to a third consecutive term, since returning to the Council in 2022. "I am so thankful to all of you who have come out to support me tonight, it is truly appreciated," Councillor Simonelli said. "I love my neighborhood, I love my city and I promise to continue putting the people I represent first on the list. That will never change." Councillor Simonelli said he would continue to work toward the highest priorities of neighborhood safety, affordable housing, increased activities for both children, teens and senior citizens in Ward 7 as well as accessible, clean and safe parks and playgrounds. "We have welcomed the most affordable housing units of any Ward in the city of Malden in the past several years," the Ward 7 Councillor said. "We just opened a beautiful Little League baseball park and a fantastic, state-of-the-art playground right beside it, thanks to assistance from Mayor Gary Christenson and my colleagues on the City Council and other city staff. "I promise to continue to work hard every day to make sure our Ward 7 residents have access to the resources they need to live safely and affordably in this community," Councillor Simonelli said. "This is how I have worked for you in the past and this is how I will continue to work for you moving forward." Subscribe to The Advocate: www.advocatenews.net Reopening on 7/10/25 at 4PM Looking forward to seeing you then! Happy 4th of July! 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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In an online message to staff this week, Superintendent Sippel said, “I hope your summer is off to a great start! I am pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors who will support our work of teaching and learning in the coming year.” Dr. Sippel then described the positions — the first two (below) of which are new — and gave a brief bio of the new appointees. • • • Director of Intervention and Instructional Support Christina Balter-Scarlatos is Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing thrilled to be joining the Malden Public Schools as the Director of Intervention and Instructional Support. For over a decade, Christina has worked in Boston Public Schools, where she was a founding member of the Data Inquiry Team and most recently the Deputy Director of the Office of Data and Accountability. In her time in BPS, she worked directly with district, school and teacher leaders to improve instructional practices and accelerate student learning through the implementation of data-driven cycles of inquiry. She earned her certification as a Data Wise Coach with Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2015 and since then has consulted with numerous districts to facilitate professional development for principals to lead cycles of school improvement. 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Hannah is passionate about creating authentic learning experiences, preparing students for a global world and fostering joyful, engaging classroom environments. • • • Interim Director of Literacy and English Language Arts Meghan McCormick has been appointed as Interim Director of Literacy and English Language Arts for the 2025-26 school year. Meghan is currently the Malden Public Schools’ district-wide secondary schools literacy coach, supporting educators in grades 6-8 in all of our K-8 buildings; prior to holding this role, she worked at Malden High School as a reading interventionist and coach. Before coming to Malden, Meghan taught 7th grade ELA and writing in Chelsea. She is an adjunct lecturer at the BU Wheelock College of Education and is completing a graduate program in Reading Education. While Meghan fills this interim position for the 2025-26 school year, we will post a one-year position to serve as district-wide secondary literacy coach. Next winter, we will reopen the search for a permanent Director of Literacy and English Language Arts to start the 2026-27 school year. “Please welcome these new colleagues who will join Carmen Livesay (Director of Multilingual Education), Cara Hovhanessian (Director of STEM), and Gerard Tannetta (Director of Social Studies and Visual/Performing Arts) in the Office of Teaching and Learning,” the Superintendent stated in his message this week. Spring is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://xpAk7KGoRvM-7y12EUyZi9Bg8F3PcP2i2xRV2VmkB5o7`h]y6myQq;:׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 27, 2025 Page 5 Senator Jason Lewis Receives Inaugural Legacy Award from Latinos for Education BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis was presented with the inaugural Legacy Award by Latinos for Education for his many years of work and dedication to passing the Educator Diversity Act. work for systemic change—and it’s the educators we honored today who bring that change to life every day. These teachers are role models, culture shapers, and trailblazers for the next generation. Celebrating them at the State House alongside legislative champions like Senator Lewis affirms that their contributions are not only valued—they are vital to the future of education in the Commonwealth.” The Educator DiversiSenator Jason Lewis and Representative Alice Peisch. The ceremony took place on May 28, 2025, at the State House alongside the presentation of the Shine Awards to honor exemplary Latino educators from across Massachusetts. “I’m deeply honored to be receiving this award,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “There is strong evidence of the academic and social-emotional benefits for students from having diverse teachers, especially for students of color. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to champion this legislation along with Latinos for Education and all the students, teachers, parents, and advocates who helped get the Educator Diversity Act across the finish line.” “Senator Jason Lewis has been a key champion in advancing policies that prioritize educator diversity and equity in our schools,” said Amanda Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Latinos for Education. “His leadership has helped lay the groundty Act was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey on November 20, 2024, and seeks to strengthen the K-12 educator workforce by hiring and retaining more diverse educators and improving student outcomes. Massachusetts is a national leader in public education, but the state’s student population is diversifying at a much faster rate than its teachers and school administrators. While students of color make up over 45% of public school enrollment, educators of colors only account for about 10% of the teacher workforce. Key provisions of the Educator Diversity Act include: • Setting statewide educator diversity goals and publishing an annual report to ensure progress in hiring and retaining diverse educators. • Requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to work with school districts on plans to increase their educator diversity. • Requiring each school district to appoint a diversity officer or team to advise the Superintendent and other district leaders on efforts to recruit and retain diverse educators. • Elevating the voices of diverse educators, parents, and students by requiring all school districts to establish a process for advising the Superintendent and School Committee on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Requiring diversity and implicit bias training at least every five years for all school and district employees and School Committee members. • Requiring DESE to establish a teacher apprenticeship pilot program. • Requiring teacher preparation programs to examine and address barriers to equity in enrollment and completion of their programs. • Incentivizing diverse and highly effective educators to work in high-needs school districts. • Establishing a public information campaign to spread awareness of state scholarships and loan forgiveness programs for prospective educators. • Enabling DESE to create new pathways for teacher licensure and certification. 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In the meantime... • We all agreed that John Stanasek would have been our first pick when starting a basketball, baseball, hockey or football team in our early youth (throwing in soccer, darts, volleyball a street brawl and bocce also). • We all agreed that the Hatch family, with their deep roots firmly planted in Malden soil, have made significant contributions to Maldonia for the past 100 years or so. • We all agreed that politics/politicians in Malden 2025 ain’t politics/ politicians in Malden 1975. 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Keep up the great work, Billy. • We all agreed that the Malden church softball league from back in the day was as competitive as any softball league ever and that Tommy Cunha, Jimmy Kelly, and Richie “Hard Rock” Hannon were very, very tough outs. • Joe and I agreed that Dana Brown brings so much good to the Maldonia table in 2025. At age (mumble, mumble) still throwing high heat his wisdom, lived experience and love for his Maldonia roots make us all better in so many ways. As Paul Harvey used to say, “and now you know...the rest of the story.” Another insider joke that I freely share with you, Maldonia. • We all agreed that Donnie Roach (MHS 1976) and Shawn Brickman (MHS 1977) were two very special athletes back in the 1970s (and beyond). Multi-sport stars, both were tough, talented and focused with that notable intangible that separates them from us. Both had that Cedric Maxwell “climb on my back, boys and I’ll get us there” attitude. Neither a one-trick pony — their ability to roll with the sports seasons may never be matched again in 02148. • As we cruised late night into South Station, we also wholeheartedly agreed that we would not trade our Malden roots for all the gold in Fort Knox (if there is even any gold in FK — insert smiley face!). Dana — he of the very large brain — Brown speaketh of his journey to an island, far from the friendly shores of the Malden River. Dana’s take on Katz’s Deli in NYC — Dana Brown along with Joe & Peter Levine. our sojourn to the “Naked City” aka The Big Apple — these are a few of his very good words: • Last week we traveled by personal car, train, on foot, by taxi and by Uber. We couldn’t find three bikes! • We discussed the upcoming milestone birthday of Joe “will he have a celebratory Chillout or not” Levine. • There are many underrated and sometimes overlooked athletes in the MHS annals. Perhaps a column on the forgotten greatness of some? Send names our way. • Joe reminded us that I’m sometimes a “trigger” for Peter, LOL. • Regarding Peter’s recent rec basketball column, David Knight of Somerville was an inadvertent “out of town” omission. • We discovered that the wood water towers on the top of many old NY buildings help bring water pressure to the top floors in each building. • You can spend anywhere from $6-$18 on an assortment of water, juice, and coffee for the three of us. It pays to shop around. • June is men’s health awareness month! • Art Rooney and Andy Rooney are in fact different people (another inside joke). • A highlight for the former principal was getting a call and then text from a parent of a 9th grader asking to dismiss her daughter for a doctor’s appointment. Mr. Brown deftly handed it over to the proper Malden High staff and had no idea who the parent and child are…the train ride continued. • We had the pleasure of riding the train with a gold medal winner in the National Scholastic Art competition. She and her mom were on their way to Carnegie Hall for the ceremony. The piece of artwork was spectacular. • We surmised some guest speakers charge more than others - Bigelow v Herren (yet another inside joke - Maldonia - but I would be happy to elucidate for you next time we meet)! • The City of Malden has been good to us, and we to them. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Dedicated to making the highways and byways safe and accessible for the men, women and children of Malden, I am declaring July “Be Kind to Your Friendly Neighborhood Parking Control Officer Month” as a tribute to these hard-working City of Malden employees. This week’s spotlight goes to PCO newbie Ryan McMahon. Ryan ain’t a Malden guy but is quickly making friends throughout the city. The Italian American Citizen’s Club on Pearl Street is so enamored by his work ethic that they are contemplating making him an honorary member (inside joke, yet again). Keep up the great work, Ryan, and welcome to Malden! • In the “they don’t write songs like they used to” department, I present to you John Prine’s “Souvenirs” from his 1972 release, “Diamonds in the Rough.” Listen to it, you’ll like it. • Steve “Teebo” Thibeault. A sweetheart of a man. May his memory be a blessing. • Speaking of Maldonia politics, did you ever see a spectacle such as the one that has been unfolding over the past two weeks or so in the City Council Chambers?! As the immortal Dudley Dickerson once said, “This house has sure gone crazy!” • Or “oy vey,” as my pal Jeff Donahue would say! BTW, nice to see you throw your hat back in the ring, Mr. Donahue! • Edgeworth lost yet another legend with the passing of “The Golden Toe,” Paul DeMayo. Laurence Binyon wrote “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” Rest in peace, Mr. DeMayo. • If you look real close next time you watch Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn’s 1992 movie, “Housesitter,” you will catch a glimpse of former City of Malden Retirement Director Kevin “The Elbow” Morrison as he has his 15 minutes of fame casually and nonchalantly photobombing a scene. True story. He ain’t no retired Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis when it comes to movie cameos, but he is worth mentioning. • Timmy Buckley (MHS 1977)! Joe and I walked Revere Beach last week and you were nowhere to be found. Your Gang of Four (pun intended) assured us you were “busy” that morning. 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As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — as Steve Freker and I have mentioned in the not-sodistant past and not to beat a dead horse, as they say, but... the traffic light at Exchange and Main is still so excruciatingly long. And I know you know exactly which light I mean. How long is it? It is so long… that as I rolled up to the freshly turnedred light on Exchange, the opening notes of Iron Butterfly’s 1968 classic “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” (the album version, no less) started playing through my Bose speakers. By the time (Ron) Bushy powered through Fairfield University congratulates spring 2025 Dean’s List awardee G rayson Kamadeu, of Malden, a student at Fairfield University in Connecticut, received Dean’s List Honors for the spring 2025 semester. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. his drum solo, I was finally rolling through the intersection past the ghost of Jack in the Box, dazed, confused, unsure if I’d just had a spiritual awakening or just aged five years. For those not fluent in hard rock metaphors, the album version of “In-AGadda-Da-Vida” clocks in at just over 17 minutes. I exaggerate… but not by much. Insert smiley face. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. 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The School Committee members, pictured from left to right: Keith Bernard (Ward 7), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward 5), Joseph Gray (Ward 6), Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), Chair and Mayor Gary Christenson, Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Michael Drummey (Ward 1) and Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2). (Courtesy/City of Malden) At a special School Committee meeting called Monday night — mainly for the purpose of discussing terms of the new teachers contract — the members also dealt with another key topic, the official Superintendent Evaluation. The Superintendent Evaluation is mandatory in Massachusetts for all licensed educators, including superintendents. The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has established a system for evaluating superintendents, which is part of the broader state-mandated educator evaluation system. As outlined by School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3) at Tuesday’s meeting, this system includes a five-step evaluation cycle, self-assessment and summative evaluation. As explained by Vice Chair Spadafora, the steps taken by the School Committee‚ in concert with the DESE guidelines included: • Superintendent Establishes Goals and Focus Indicators • School Committee Votes to Approve Goals • Superintendent Submits Self Evaluation • School Committee Members Submit Completed Individual Evaluations • Compiler Creates Composite Evaluation The last step, following the fivestep Evaluation Cycle, is a School Committee vote to enter the Evaluation into the record. The Evaluation Cycle follows a timeline that began just before the start of the Malden Public Schools academic year, which began in late August 2024. That is when Superintendent Sippel outlined and established his “goals and focus indicators,” which were then in turn approved by the School Committee. Early in June, according to Vice Chair Spadafora, the Superintendent submitted a self-evaluation and the individual members of the School Committee also submitted their evaluations. Using these submissions, a composite evaluation was created, which was presented by Vice Chair Spadafora at Monday night’s special meeting. Following are the Goals and Focus Indicators submitted by the Superintendent and accepted by the School Committee at the start of the 2025-26 academic year: —Goal 1: Effective Entry and Direction Setting (District Improvement) • By late spring 2025, the district should have broad agreement by stakeholders about (a) The District’s most critical needs for improvement (b) The strategies and goals that will affect them most effectively, and (c) The measures that will be used to assess progress —Goal 2: Maintaining Focus on Continuous Improvement During the Transition (Student Learning) • Through the collaboration of a common vision of effective instruction, keep the district moving forward during this year’s transition by working with the districtwide leadership team to ensure that meaningful improvement is underway at the classroom, school and district levels. —Goal 3: New Superintendent Induction Program (Professional Practice) • Develop skills in strategy development, data analysis and instructional leadership by completing the first year of the New Superintendent induction (NSIP) program and earning at least a “Proficient” rating on each assignment. Following the explanation of the Goals Platform, Vice Chair Spadafora shared some of the written comments from fellow School Committee members/evaluators in the course of the process. (See separate box.) All of the comments were descriptive and quite favorable of Dr. Sippel’s first year. Included were high praise from both the chairperson of the School Committee, Mayor Gary Christenson, and Vice Chair Spadafora. The fourth-term Mayor, who has seen five different Superintendents launch their careers leading the Malden Public Schools since he was first elected in 2011, gave Dr. Sippel the highest “grade” possible. “From Instructional Leadership to Community Engagement to working well with the School Committee, I think Superintendent Sippel has the makings of being one of the best to pass through our community,” Mayor Christenson stated in his evaluation. In a direct reference to what could be said to be the Superintendent’s most prodigious accomplishment — in direct collaboration with the School Committee — this school year, the Mayor added, “I look forward to Year Two, especially now that he was able to lead us to we listen to the people it affects. Bravo Tim!” she added. In the actual evaluation ratings, 99% of the responses in the “Goals Met” category were rated “Met Expectations” or higher. School Committee member Joseph Gray (Ward 6) rated two of three categories “Exceed Expectations,” while Mayor Christenson rated “Exceeded” in all three categories. In the evaluation of “Assessing Performance on Standards,” all School Committee members unanimously rated the Superintendent “Proficient” or higher in “Instructional Leadership” and “Management and Operations.” Gray and Mayor Christenson rated Dr. Sippel “Exemplary” — the highest possible rating — in both, for Year One. In “Family and Community Engagement” and “Professional Culture,” School Committee members Michael Drummey (Ward 1) and Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2) both joined Gray and Mayor Christenson is rating Dr. Sippel “Exemplary” in both, with members Vice Chair Spadafora, Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward 5), Keith Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharyn RoseZeiberg (Ward 8) rating the Superintendent “Proficient” in these areas. For the overall evaluation, it all came out to a rating of “Proficient” from members Drummey, McCarthy, Vice Chair Spadafora, Macklin, Bernard and Rose-Zeiberg, and “Exemplary” from Gray and Chair/Mayor Christenson. After a brief discussion following the release of the results initiated by Ward 2’s McCarthy on student attendance and those results he would like to see reported on, all agreed, at the suggestion of Mayor Christenson, to include more detailed information in Year Two goals. “It [student attendance] should be an important part of our focus and something to be looked into,” McCarthy said. At the conclusion of the Superintendent Evaluation presentation and before a unanimous vote in favor of accepting the committee report on the evaluation, Dr. Sippel had a few remarks. “I’d like to thank the School Committee for your support,” Dr. Sippel said. “From Day One, you’ve been very welcoming to me and you’ve been a very collaborative group.” ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. 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Almost 65 Dear Almost, No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during your first year after enrolling in Part B. And after that, it covers annual wellness visits to keep track of your health. Here’s what you should know. Physical vs Wellness Exam In an annual physical, a doctor examines you, may do bloodwork and other tests and looks for problems even though you don’t have a specific complaint or risk. The Welcome to Medicare checkup and annual wellness visits are different. They focus primarily on preventive care. Your doctor will review your risk factors, develop a personalized health plan for you, check that you’re up to date with preventive tests such as cancer screenings and flu shots and may refer you for other tests. Here’s a breakdown of what these exams may include. Welcome to Medicare Checkup This is an introduction to Medicare and focuses on health promotion, disease prevention and detection to help you stay well. It’s an opportunity for your doctor to assess your health and provide a plan for care. During this visit your doctor will: • Take your height, weight, and blood pressure measurements, and calculate your body mass index (BMI). • Ask about your personal and family health history. • Give you referrals for other care as needed. • Assess your potential for depression. • Provide a simple vision test. • Recommend vaccines, tests, screenings and other preventive services you need to stay healthy. • Offer to talk with you about creating advance directives. Annual Wellness Visit This visit includes some of the same elements as the Welcome to Medicare checkup. For example, your doctor will review your medical history, record your vital information and give you an opportunity to talk about advance directives. Your doctor may also provide the following services: • Create a screening checklist for recommended preventive services for the upcoming year. • Look at health risks and treatment options. • Perform a cognitive assessment to look for signs of dementia. • Provide personalized health advice. • Review your current prescriptions. • Study risk factors for opioid problems if you have a prescription for opioids, and screen for potential substance use disorders. Medicare Coverage The Welcome to Medicare and annual wellness visits are fully covered by Medicare Part B without any out-of-pocket costs. You don’t need the Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify for later annual wellness visits, but know that Medicare won’t pay for a wellness visit during the first 12 months you have Part B. During these visits, the provider may order additional tests or procedures that may be subject to Medicare’s deductibles, copayments or coinsurance. Make sure that when you book your appointment, you specifically ask for the Welcome to Medicare checkup or annual wellness visit to ensure Medicare covers it. Otherwise, you may have to pay for the visit. If you’re enrolled in Medicare Advantage, you’ll probably need to use an in-network provider for the wellness visits to be covered. Some Medicare Advantage plans also cover annual physicals in addition to the wellness visit. Check your plan for details. 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. SIDEBAR | FROM PAGE 6 • • • “Very impressed with the focused and comprehensive approach in all aspects of the position. First time seeing such an allaround embrace of the position in many years of watching superintendents.” — Joseph Gray, representing Ward 6 • • • “The Superintendent has worked diligently to establish and maintain frequent, consistent communication with SC members. I appreciate his efforts to connect with the community both in formal meeting sessions and informal sessions, such as community events. The Superintendent provided excellent input into recent contract negotiations. He is making strides in assessing needs for the District and implementing plans to meet those needs, across all areas, from academics to after school needs.” — Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, representing Ward 8 • • • “Dr. Sippel hit the ground running. He came in, set up his Entry Plan and proceeded to accomplish what he started. He’s straight forward, calls it as he sees it. Let’s the staff do their jobs and only interjects when asked or required. The district has a much more relaxed and harmonious feel to it, which it hasn’t had for a long time. Good 1st year!” — Michael Drummey, representing Ward 1 C B& Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COM 1. On June 27, 1922, the first Newbery Medal was awarded for what? 2. What word can mean a type of boat, a unit of computer info or a job? 3. On June 28, 2007, what was removed from the country’s list of endangered species: bald eagle, piping plover or stork? 4. In 1920, Patrick “Babe” McDonald became the now oldest Olympic gold medalist (56 lb. Weight Throw) at what age: 35, 42 or 46? 5. What is sphynx: a mythical creature, a hairless cat or a computer program? 6. On June 29, 1534, Jacques Cartier discovered what island known as P.E.I.? 7. Who is not mentioned in Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor”: Alice Shortcake, Ophelia or Sir John Falstaff? 8. Le Monde began in 1944 soon after the Liberation of Paris; what is it? 9. What TV game show is similar to tic-tac-toe? 10. On June 30, 1985, what American who collected 28 Olympic medals was born? 11. Some people involved in the Salem witch trials were residents of what other town? 12. July 1 is National Gingersnap Day; gingersnaps were served at Muster Day, which was what? 13. In what year did the UK leave the EU: 2015, 2020 or 2024? 14. The Boston Pops is known for playing what song that is also the National March? 15. July is National Hot Dog Month; what dog breed was hot dog originally called? 16. On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed what Act? 17. How are bassoon, flute and oboe similar? 18. What sea animal is thought to have inspired the mythical mermaid? 19. What clock’s time is adjusted by adding or removing pennies from its pendulum? 20. July 3 is the start of the dog days, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac; why were they called that? ANSWERS 1. The American Library Association named the best children’s book of the year. 2. Gig (gigabyte) 3. Bald eagle 4. 42 (That event was discontinued.) 5. A hairless cat 6. Prince Edward Island 7. Ophelia (She is in “Hamlet.”) 8. A French newspaper 9. “Hollywood Squares” 10. Swimmer Michael Phelps 11. Danvers (originally called Salem Village) 12. Following the Revolutionary War, an annual day for enlisting in the local militia (like the National Guard) 13. 2020 14. “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa 15. Dachshunds (in 1600s Germany) 16. The Civil Rights Act 17. They are woodwind instruments. 18. The animal order Sirenia, which includes manatees 19. “Big Ben” in the London Clock Tower 20. Sirius, the Dog Star in the Orion constellation, rises at the same time as the sun during the most sultry summer days. ׉ 7cassandra://dXtDat3jQALygEb71LVQvulik4d-K3SOPHJE6W2xiN82@`h]y6myQq;B׉E$THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 27, 2025 Page 11 HEAT | FROM PAGE 1 RMD’S FOR 401(K) PLANS W hen must you begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from a 401(k) plan? You must begin taking RMDs from a 401(k) plan in the year you reach age 73 if you have retired and simply left the 401(k) plan account open. This is no different than for a Traditional IRA account. You can wait until April 15th following the year in which you turn 73 to take your first RMD distribution. However, if you do that, you will be doubling up on the RMD distribution. In other words, you will have to take two RMD distributions during that calendar year. However, if you are still working and you are an active participant in the employer’s 401(k) plan, you do not have to take any RMDs from that 401(k) plan until you actually retire. Upon retirement, it might then make sense to roll over any and all 401(k) plans or 403(b) plans into a Rollover IRA account in order to simplify the management of these retirement accounts, avoid overlap in portfolio positions and also to reduce the burdensome paperwork. Furthermore, you eliminate the risk of certain restrictions found in the 401(k) plan document regarding distributions to beneficiaries in the event of your death. The RMD is based upon the account value as of December 31st in the year prior to you reaching age 73. You look to the IRA life expectancy table pursuant to IRS publication 590-B in order to determine the number of years to divide the December 31st balance by. If, for example, the balance in your 401(k) plan or Rollover IRA plan on December 31, 2024 was $1,500,000, and you turned 73 in calendar year 2025, you would divide the $1,500,000 by 26.5 years to arrive at an RMD of $56,604 for calendar year 2025. If you were still working and the only existing retirement account was your 401(k) plan at your current employer, no RMD would have to be taken until you retire. You can work until any age and still not be required to take an RMD. If you name a spouse as the beneficiary of your 401(k) plan, he or she can establish a beneficiary 401(k) account and then roll it over to his or her Rollover IRA account. Your surviving spouse can then withdraw RMDs based upon his or her own life expectancy. When it comes to children beneficiaries, the “stretch” IRA option has been eliminated under the SECURE Act. Children, prior to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, could roll the 401(k) monies into a Rollover IRA account and stretch the RMDs over their lifetime. This resulted in tremendous tax efficiency and the opportunity to grow the investment account further. Under the SECURE Act, children must now withdraw the account in full by the end of the 10th year following the year of the 401(k) owner’s death. This also applies to Traditional IRA accounts. The tax implications to the children are significant and cannot be overlooked. 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. cord-setter, smashing the previous record for June 24 in particular of 95 degrees in 2013 by 7 degrees. The 102 degrees is also the hottest day EVER in June, recorded in Boston! Previously— only 3 times— the temperature hit 100 degrees in June, in 2021, 1952 and 1925. High (temperature) times, indeed! The 102-degree temperature approached, but did not surpass, Boston's all-time high temperature of 104 degrees, recorded 114 years ago on July 4, 1911. Several organizations called off activities due to the hot weather on Tuesday. The Malden Youth Baseball/Cal Ripken playoff games were postponed due to weather as were the Malden Babe Ruth Baseball games. Malden city officials and state officials urged all residents to take precautions during Tuesday's mini-heat wave. With more hot days coming since the official arrival of summer this past Saturday, June 21, they advised residents to pay attention to the extreme heat conditions and follow these advisories: Staying Cool: • Seek air conditioning: • Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. If your home lacks AC, go to public places like libraries, malls, or cooling centers. • Limit outdoor activity: • Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities, especially during the hottest parts of the day. • Take cool showers or baths: • Cooling down with water can help lower your body temperature. Wear appropriate clothing: • Choose lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing to help reflect heat. Find shade: • If you must be outside, seek shade and use a wide-brimmed hat to protect yourself from the sun. Staying Hydrated: • Drink plenty of water: Carry a water bottle and sip on it throughout the day. • Avoid sugary drinks: These can dehydrate you, so stick to water or electrolyte-rich drinks. 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His family lovingly teased him for being so detail-oriented, but his thoroughness was just part of what made him so uniquely John. He was also known for always having a sweet treat nearby— whether it was a piece of chocolate or some candy to pick on— adding a bit of humor and comfort to every family visit. John is survived by his beO f Malden. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at home on June 17th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years old. Born on May 29, 1943, John served in the U.S. Army and went on to build a long career as a computer technician. He had a curious mind and a passion for technology that never faded—always tinkering with his computer, exploring new video games, or finding any excuse to loved wife, Mary Margaret Krikorian; his son John and wife Katie; his daughter Amy and husband Dave; and his eight adored grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law Charlie, Buddy and wife Joan, and his niece Nancy. He was predeceased by his sister Anne and brother Albert. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 18th at 12:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA. A lunch collation will follow; location to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 BUYER1 Cao, Yu Chen, Meng X Hartzell, Benjamin G Khadka-Raut, Samjhana Le, Quan Llewellyn, Martha Suhadolnik, Nathan E Yin, Yizhong BUYER2 P assed away peacefully on June 21. He was 97 years old. Born in South Boston to parents Concetta (Amenta) and Joseph Trigilio. Joseph started his career as a machinist in 1943, and then in 1945 he joined the navy where he served on the battleship North Carolina. After serving in the navy, he joined the Malden police department and later ended his career as a Malden Firefighter where he served for 27 years. Joseph was a longtime member of the Malden Moose. He loved dancing with his wife, woodworking, traveling, fixing things and anything involving family and friends. He was an avid shopper and could never resist a deal at Filene's basement. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 Huang, Chaorong Patel, Ravi B Hartzell, Sarah M Preussner, Jeffrey G Raut, Mukti N Le, Lily Z Moran, Jodi Castillo, Roberto E Llewellyn, Erin Victor, Laura R Hemlock Holdings LLC C And N T Moeller, Carol B Rubin, Stephen Hall, Tyler J John’s memory to Great Dog Rescue New England; https:// gdrne.com/donate/. John will be remembered with love, humor, and deep appreciation by all who knew him. Joseph P. Trigilio Joseph was the beloved husband to Phyllis (D'Andrea) Trigilio. He was the loving father to Diane Pellegrini and her husband Dave, Steven Trigilio and his wife Carmela. He was the loving brother of the late Mary Sabbato, Mildred Goodyear, Virginia Samon, Helen Rizutto, Julie Marciano, Angelo Trigilio, and Lena Gulla. Joseph was the cherished grandfather to Abigail Trigilio and her husband Connor Lawrence. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden on Thursday June 26th. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Virginia M. Ryan ny embarked on a long career with the telephone company. She retired early to become the primary caretaker to her mother. In her free time, she travelled extensively all over the world, with her Princess Cruise Line friends. She was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox. She was an avid reader and also an accomplished knitter, and would create beautiful items for family and friends. Her home was full of Beanie Babies that she collected and gave away to younger members of the family. She was devoted to her many poodles over the years. In addition, Ginny loved shopping and always managed to find a good bargain. She was the loving sister of the late Anne Chisholm, Sister Mary Josita, S.P, Marjorie Butler, Alberta Langley, Helen Hughes Eggleston, Regina Walsh Rauseo and Leo Ryan. Virginia is survived by her sister-in-law, Elaine Ryan of Intervale, NH, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be held A lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, in her home at the age of 91. Virginia was born in that very same home in 1934, the daughter of Daniel and Helen (Murphy) Ryan. She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Cheverus High School with the Class of 1952. After graduating, Ginfrom the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden, on Saturday, June 28th, at 9 am Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, Malden, at 10 AM. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Friday, June 27th from 4 – 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, C/O the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 5th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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I am thankful to the City Solicitors office who was in attendance and able to correct on the spot several flat out lies O’Malley told as part of his cover up for his actions. I believe it was his reaction on the 17th that truly resulted in people who had been supporters throwing in the towel and voting for new leadership to get the Council on track. It is well known that O’Malley was passed over multiple times by the Council for president over concerns about his ability to lead and be trusted. Sadly, those concerns were proven to be valid. Not surprisingly, O’Malley’s most ardent defender was Councilor Karen Colon Hayes, who unsurprisingly dusted off her favorite ‘do as I say not as I do’ term in defending O’Malley: Transparency. So, let’s try to understand this. O’Malley files a lawsuit without authorization, behind the backs of the entire Council, and that represents a lesson in transparency? Then here comes Karen Colon Hayes, the only City Councilor in Malden history to admit to a state ethics violation and pay a huge fine for hiring her own daughters secretly at inflated rates of pay, violating all state and city regulations, preaching transparency. You can’t make this stuff up. Life teaches us lessons, and how we react to them tells the world who we are. O’Malley has been taught a valuable one: Actions have consequences. How he reacts will tell the voters of Malden who he is. Call for Classified Advertising at: 617-387-2200 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 on the petition of Rainbow Adult Day Care Center of Malden LLC on behalf of Malway Realty Associates LP by its property manager, WS Development/WS Asset Management, in Permit Application #CMID-071868-2025, seeking a special permit under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.12.030, to allow adult day health center use of preexisting nonconforming property in the Highway Business zoning district, namely, to occupy for adult day care approximately 19,576 square feet at the premises known as and numbered 54 Broadway, Malden, MA, part of the property known and numbered 36-54 Broadway, Malden, MA and also know as Broadway Plaza and City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 125 481 103. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # CMID-071868-2025 at https:// maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane Chuha Clerk June 20, 27, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://WxloNEr1I1cmvmniqlGH1zkIBWNuVcnO5ZcVDzV3-RQ1>`h]y6myQq;Gh]y6myQq;F rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://UPI7ZmIvhTk6Fp_6QmRj1fpZ8gw7mbjJq6rz10EtlfMo`'p׉ 7cassandra://GcCnJKirAxhrQWo3kHiUmXbSJ4qoGghWnvnLh325_qI͡`׉ 7cassandra://8gCr2BwvZdZUk1aYLf41mlCgUTfEH22AH1jM2LrVx2o3`h]y>myQq;|׉E4Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 27, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://8gCr2BwvZdZUk1aYLf41mlCgUTfEH22AH1jM2LrVx2o3`h]y6myQq;H׈Eh]y6myQq;Ih]y6myQq;H r,Malden Advocate 06/27/2025Malden Advocate 06/27/2025h]y48Q,$JHu