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But while the members of the Malden School Committee may have had their understanding of Chapter 70 funding enhanced considerably, the complexity and innate unpredictability of the process remained. Sen. Lewis did bring some brighter news, indicating that Malden’s Chapter 70 funding amount will increase EDUCATION | SEE PAGE 11 By Steve Freker Malden State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) and Malden State Representative Steven Ultrino (D-Malden) were both in attendance at Monday night’s Malden School Committee meeting, with Sen. Lewis making a presentation on Chapter 70 state education funding. Representative Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) was also in attendance. Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Malden, Melrose), who has also been active on education issues regarding Malden, was unable to attend. (Advocate Photo) Maldonian named Children’s Trust ‘Faces of Prevention’ award recipient Award acknowledges family support professionals who go above and beyond to support families and prevent child abuse Special to Th e Advocate O n January 16, the Children’s Trust announced that Malden resident Anthony Rizzuto has received its Faces of Prevention award, which honors and recognizes family support professionals across Massachusetts who go above and beyond to support families and prevent child abuse. The Children’s Trust is the state’s child abuse prevention agency. “Tony’s expert knowledge of child sexual abuse prevention best practices and supporting policies, as well as his extensive exAnthony Rizzuto Children’s Trust Faces of Prevention Award Recipient perience working with local, state, and national agencies on this subject, has enabled the Children’s Trust to improve our work within the agency and beyond,” said the Children’s Trust’s Parent Content and Prevention Specialist, Delbar Mamedzade, who nominated Rizzuto for the award. “Tony is a major source of our quality improvement in our prevention work and he makes us better!” Rizzuto has worked with the Children’s Trust for over 20 years on its child sexual abuse prevenAWARD | SEE PAGE 4 M alden has declared that winter has essentially concluded and that if anyone disagrees... let them eat snocones! That’s right. In a bold move on Wednesday, freshly appointed weather seer Gary Christenson (who moonlights as Mayor Malden) announced on Twitter that the City of Malden was lifting winter parking restrictions just a week and one day after installing them for the fi rst time in three years. “Malden’s weather forecast, a lot of snow in February with a 90% chance I’m wrong,” the message blared. In January, the city announced it was going back to the former winter protocol with a list of Winter Parking Regulations – led by parking on even side of the street only – as of February 1 “due to a snowy weather pattern ahead.” On Wednesday, city offi cials made the decision that pattern did not develop nor is there anything on the horizon. As a result, eff ective immediately, the city lifted all winter parking restrictions. According to City of Malden communications spokesperson Ron Cochran, “We will also continue to do all we can to help our residents through the winter season while balancing the need to have safe and passable streets.” Cochran also reminded residents, “However, we must be mindful that the New England weather is known to change in an instant, so we encourage residents to be sure they are signed up for our Malden Alerts system as well as following our website and social media for updates. To sign up please visit www.cityofmalden.org/maldenalerts” For the present, the forecast is temperatures in the WINTER | SEE PAGE 11 $3.65 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 The New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden School Committee received detailed analysis of Chapter 70 state funding for education Sen. Lewis: Malden’s Chapter 70 school funding woes are real, efforts being made for potential budget relief OCATE E Friday, February 10, 2023 Malden declares victory over winter and calls it a day! 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Misty Mountain Shop employees and (from left) Malden Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joan Ford Mongeau, Tim Gunther, Abbigail Gunther, Mayor Gary Christensen, Owner Erik Gath, Ryan Gath, Offi ce of Strategic Planning & Community Development Director Deborah Burke and Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes. building has had more than $500,000 invested in it by Gath, included incorporating a stateof-the-art security system and demolishing part of the building for extra parking. Gath is particularly excited to highlight the in-store experience. Employees (or “Guides”) are trained to guide customers through their buying experience – not just to make a transaction. As the store’s menu is substantial, Guides are extensively trained on all products to enable customers to make the purchase that is right for them. Patrons will never feel rushed – instead they will be encouraged to sit at the bud-bar or by the fi replace, or swing on the chairlift as they contemplate purchases. 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Local businesses interested in collaborating may contact them at getlifted@mistymtnshop.com or call 781-605-1932. “Misty Mountain Shop is not your typical dispensary,” said Gath. “Our mission is to create positive and exciting experiences for the Malden Community inside and outside of our Marijuana Establishment.” Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days per week. For more information, visit www.mistymtnshop.com. Endicott College announces local Dean’s List students B EVERLY, Mass. – Endicott College, the fi rst college in *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. 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For more, visit endicott.edu. ׉ 7cassandra://7dp3orA4z5Pf5HWD_g75hFwXz9NpTTkd0rbVPoONIf4+F`̰cf.H$s*׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 3 Junior Aid Assoc. of Malden honors Past Presidents at Annual Banquet Special to The Advocate O n Sunday, January 22, the Junior Aid Association of Malden honored the organization’s Past Presidents at the Malden Public Library at their Annual Celebration of Presidents. The Past Presidents in attendance were celebrated for their leadership, confidence, accomplishments and passion to give back to our community. For over 110 years the Junior Aid Association of Malden has provided financial assistance to charitable organizations with a focus on women, children and health-related issues. The women of the Junior Aid Association of Malden are pictured in the Converse Memorial Building at the Malden Public Library. SCHOOL COMMITTEE NOTEBOOK: Decision on Malden’s Accelerated and Enriched Program tabled for now Malden Public Schools enrollment remains steady; key issue when it comes to state funding By Steve Freker A lengthy presentation was made by top Malden Public Schools (MPS) officials at Monday night’s School Committee meeting on the status and future of the Accelerated and Enriched Academic Program (AEAP). At the conclusion of the presentation, which was fueled by about two years of debate and concern expressed by MPS parents and school officials alike, second-year Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy reviewed the results and made a recommendation that several speakers earlier in the meeting did not want to hear. The Superintendent said that after weighing all information and options, it was the MPS administration’s recommendation that the AEAP program be discontinued. Instead of a vote being taken on that recommendation and the AEAP’s future, however, the issue was tabled on a motion by Ward 2 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora, who said she was not satisfied “that all the questions have been answered.” Addressing the statements made regarding new curriculum offerings in the target grades served by AEAP in the K-8 range, as well as plans for an additional Honors program offering in some of those grades, Spadafora said, “I would like to see more information on what we’re offering in the classroom.” Ward 6 School Committee Member Joseph Gray was emphatic on his support for the program, citing his personal status as an immigrant who sought SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 4 Junior Aid Association of Malden's Past Presidents Debbie DeMaria (2003-2005), Mary Jo Koizumi (1993-1995), Mary Ann Cutler (2015-2017), Barbara LaMattina (2013-2015), Debbie Hardy (2017-2019), Mary Beth Leon (2011-2013) and Toni Griffin (2019-2022) are pictured in the Converse Memorial Building at the Malden Public Library. 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Most recently, he has supported the Massachusetts Legislative Task Force on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, which is co-chaired by the Children’s Trust and the Massachusetts Offi ce of the Child AdvoEnrollment is up in the Malden Public Schools; cited as key factor during Chapter 70 state funding presentation Malden School Committee Members Adam Weldai (Ward 5) and Keith Bernard (Ward 7) both stressed the importance of accurate, up-to-date Malden Public Schools enrollment numbers when it comes to determining the Chapter 70 state funding formula allotment to Malden. “There is concern over the timing of the numbers. October 1 is the current reporting date for the next year’s funding, and that is too early due to the fl uctuations that take place,” Bernard said at the meeting. “Maybe an alternative method could be devised or created to make the numbers more accurate so we don’t take a hit on funding.” cate, off ering his recommendations on best practices to prevent child sexual abuse. The Task Force, a public-private collaborative of 28 offi ces, agencies and child- and youth-serving organizations, released a report with guidelines to help child- and youth-serving organizations develop and implement prevention-focused policies and programs that keep children safe from sexual abuse. Rizzuto has also been instrumental in developing Safe Kids Thrive, a fi rst-ofits-kind customizable website to help child- and youth-serving organizations prevent child sexual abuse before it happens, which resulted from the Task Force’s work. He is currently working on the Fourth Edition of the School Safety Protocol that will assist schools and all youth-serving organizations in Massachusetts in preventing, identifying and reporting incidents and suspicions of child sexual abuse. “The Children’s Trust conducts its child abuse prevention work with such passion, excellence, For example, Malden Public Schools enrollment as of this week is 6,464 students with approximately 26 more students awaiting processing and enrollment. 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In addition to outlinBrian Arrigo Revere Mayor ing these critical social issues, Housing Families' clients and community partners will highlight key policy and legislative initiatives that would improve housing equity and well-being for everyone across Greater Boston, particularly in Malden, Citizens' Housing & Planning Association Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Medford, and Melrose. This event is free and open to the public. To secure your spot, please RSVP by April 3rd. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Molly Abrahamson at mabrahamson@housingfamilies.org ~Letter to the Editor~ Don't Build the Voke on Hilltop Site An open letter to the members of the Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee, I am writing as a constituent in a Northeast Metro Tech sending community. I was at the Wakefi eld town meeting where the Town approved building the new Voke, and I proudly cast my vote in support at that time. I was entirely unaware in casting that vote that the siting had already been decided on by your committee in contradiction to the recommendations in the pre-feasibility study. I do everything I can to be an informed voter. I attend info sessions, read the materials that are made available, and am an active participant at Town Meetings. Yet despite all that I did not know that my vote was a vote in favor of building on the hilltop site. I believe that if voters, despite being earnestly involved and informed, were unable to tell that this siting was part and parcel of our vote to approve funding for the new NEMT, that vote should be considered illegitimate. This experience has genuinely damaged my trust in the NEMT Building Committee and in our legislative process. Regarding the siting itself I will say that my top two concerns are the preservation of habitat and the biosphere, and the protection of Native American land and history. Destroying a mature forest is irreparable. Destroying Native land and history is a facet of the ongoing genocide that is perpetrated against Native Americans to this day. Though I am guessing the decision making process thus far has followed the letter of the law and that the NEMT Building Committee can proceed with its plan to build on the hilltop site with impunity. I am picturing a lot of conversations or personal moments that include sentiments like “but we followed the procedures correctly. Each town voted yes.” Or “the decision is already made, the process has moved on, we can’t go back now.” While these things may be true, the decision to build on the hilltop site is nevertheless morally indefensible. I fi rmly believe that there is always more than one solution to a problem. So though it might be complicated, though it might require additional time or studies, whatever the challenges may be, it is possible to build on a diff erent site. It is within your power to move the NEMT building project forward in a way that refl ects the values of the sending communities. Please use your positions on Rocco Longo, Owner the NEMT Building Committee to choose a diff erent site for the new Voke, not the hilltop site. 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It was there that “Malden Musings” author Peter (Levine) told me that my fi rst installment, “Tales of Linden USA,” was going to appear in the upcoming Advocate. This news of my quest to have “Linden USA” recognized was, indeed, very exciting. Then on the following Friday (September 2) I’m over at “The Dew” on Eastern Avenue having a cup of joe and picking up The Advocate. Funny thing, that song “Black Coffee in Bed” keeps playing in my head. Love that Squeeze song! Well, anyways…there on page 3, in actual print, was my introduction to “Tales of Linden Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com USA.” Wow! It fi nally happened. A good day indeed! That same night I see Peter at the I.A.C.C., I go over to him – no verbal assault this time – I say, “Pete, you came through! You are a man of your word!” Bravo! It was time to celebrate – old school – with a couple of “musty’s” – Ballantine Ale and Budweiser (not Lite) “Half & Half" as they called in days of yore. It’s an old friends’ father’s concoction of sorts – try it, it’s good! Anyways, there we are chewing the fat; the Sox are getting crushed again (shocker!); then I start telling Peter about a conversation I was having with a mutual friend of ours over at another fi ne watering hole around the corner (HIBO’s). This gentleman needs no introduction – but I must! One of Maldonia’s fi nest – (retired) Peace Offi cer, “Secretary of the Brotherhood,” the man who “makes the devil run home screaming for his mama” – the one and only Mr. Kevin Killian aka “Spike Dodge” (inside joke). I’ll explain later. I was telling Kevin about my quest to have “Linden USA” recognized. Kev stops me mid-sentence and says, “Hey Chris, you’re not going to believe this, but back in the day I was at this bed and breakfast in Connecticut, at an old Victorian house.” He goes on to tell me that he was in this big room that doubled as a game room and a sitting library waiting his turn at a game of pool. He gets to looking around this odd room and comes upon this book titled “Linden on the Saugus Branch” by Elliot Paul – whom I hereby christen the “Original Linden Knight!” This gentleman grew up in “Linden USA” at the turn of the century (early 1900s). How ironic – it took Kevin to be at this B&B in ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Spacious 8 room, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Features include eat-in kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, large living room, 5th bedroom or den/office area off living room, 1st floor main bedroom, hardwood flooring on first floor, second level offers 2 bedrooms, full bath and small study, full basement with laundry and work area, great, detached garage with heated loft (gas heat), fenced yard, ample off street parking. Family owned and loved for over 65 years. Offered at $639,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com “Linden on the Saugus Branch” by Elliot Paul – jacket cover. Parts Unknown CT of all places for me to learn of Mr. Paul! A head scratcher, for sure. I say to him, man I’ve got to get my hands on that book. And I did! As it turns out, this book is rare. The Maldonia Library has it in fi rst edition. Thing is, “You cannot check it out, you have to stay here and read it,” says a stern – but friendly – library attendant. As it turns out, after further inspection of this book I had purchased on Amazon, I notice it is in “photo stat quality” of the original print. Once again, I found this odd. But true. As I get into the fi rst chapter, the author goes on to tell his story of growing up in God’s country, “Linden USA.” I’m loving it! In his early days as a youth, even way back when, “Mother Maldonia” considered “Linden USA” as the “neglected stepchild of Maldonia.” Imagine my curiosity at this phrase. I always remembered it as the “redheaded stepchild” – I can say this without prejudice; I have a brother named Tom, my twin! Yes Maldonia, there are two of us roaming around out there! By the way, he’s the good twin. This book by Elliot Paul – penned way back in 1947 – writing of his days growing up in “Linden USA”; that’s over 100 (expletive deleted) years ago! Playing on the same streets as yours truly! Exploring the same marshes! Stomping on the same crabgrass strewn open spaces! Oh, what a glorious playland, “Linden USA” – Rodney Dangerfi eld of Maldonia. Yes indeed, no respect! Well, my fellow Maldonians, that all changes now! I originally planned on penning three excerpts. But as a famous football coach once said, “I reserve the right to change my mind.” Since my article appeared in The Advocate, I’ve been approached by several “Linden Knights” asking if they could also contribute to my quest – so all voices from Linden can be heard. They rambled and stammered on about how they also had great stories and memories of their time spent growing up on the mean streets of “Linden USA.” As it’s turning out, my quest has turned out to be a bona fi de crusade. I and my fellow “Linden Knights” are on a mission: to pick up that torch that was lit so many years ago by the “Original Keeper of the Linden Flame” – Elliot Paul. And run with it. To borrow a line from a classic movie (“Field of Dreams”) – “go the distance!” “So, it shall be me” (Ten Bears) you know the movie (hint: Outlaw Josey Wales)! Please feel free to reach out to me with your memories. I am Chris Moro. I am easily found… “at the darkness on the edge of town.” The Springsteen song? Cuz Linden is at the far corner of Malden? A play on words? Never mind...insert smiley face. Valentine’s Day is upon us! To the love of my life, my (soon to be) three-year-old granddaughter Lana, on her special Valentine’s Day birthday: an intriguing playlist that will surely delight the loved one in your life – the Jewish Journal’s Dan Epstein’s top 10 list of Jew(ish) Valentine’s Day songs: 1. “Happy Together” – The Turtles 2. You” – Herb Alpert 3. “This Guy’s in Love with “And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind” – Neil Diamond 4. “This Magic Moment” – Jay and The Americans 5. “Ecstasy” – the Raspberries 6. “Love Gun” – Kiss 7. “I Want You Around” – the Ramones 8. “Eternal Flame” – The Bangles 9. “There is no Greater Love” – Amy Winehouse 10. “Matzoh Balls” – Slim (Gaillard) & Slam (my fave of the bunch) Remembering four no longer MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://Pg16W6icaEnx30JNzP6fPmkN6KGYKHvq-NYwrpQspV0)`̰cf.H$s.׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 7 Local Artist Focus: Joana Clement By Fern Remedi Brown J oana Clement is a Malden artist who derives much of her passion and artistic knowhow from her childhood in Haiti. As a young person, she observed her mother and aunt making custom clothing, including making small petal embroidery with beads. She was deeply influenced by the artistic nature of her family in all mediums, including arts and crafts, sewing, baking and cooking. As a high school student at Malden High, she felt drawn to taking studio art and ceramics, learning how to observe and follow patterns and shapes through drawing. This passion led her to include these artistic MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 with us…. • Madeline Wong (along with beloved husband William) was the cofounder/owner of the (fabulous) Kowloon Restaurant on Route 1 in Saugus. She passed at age 95 in November of last year, leaving behind a legacy not soon to be matched. Not only for the joy her restaurant brought into thousands of people’s lives (possibly millions at this point), but most importantly - for her six children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Her obituary read that “Madeline leaves behind a legacy of caring and love which will inspire generations to come.” Absolutely nothing better than that! • Did you know that late singer Olivia Newton-John’s grandfather – Max Born – is a Jewish Nobel Laureate and one of the founders of quantum mechanics? • Been 11 years now since world-renowned “Grandmaster” Richie Byrnes passed away at 62 years young. Michael’s big brother owned Byrne’s Tang Soo Do Karate Studios in Malden. “Superstar Richie Byrnes” served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era and was personally trained by international wrestling superstar Walter “Killer” Kowalski. • “The Killer” (1926-2008) and his wife Theresa could be found faithfully sitting at a window booth at the old Ferrari’s Restaurant on Eastern Avenue (later home to Jack’s Ristorante) most afternoons enjoying the fine Italian cuisine offered there. The 6' 7", 280-pound “Killer” would greet you like a long-lost friend and hand you one of his (facsimile) signed 5" x 7" photos, of which I have many. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV charJoana Clement forms in her work. In her work at the Malden YWCA, Ferryway School, and at her church, she included arts, crafts and other acter ‘Columbo’ would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – “Malden Musings” menschs for January 2023, please approach the front of the stage… Doncha just love how some Maldonians (without hesitation) step up to the plate and donate their valuable time for a good and worthy cause!? It’s easy to donate money. Try getting people off their comfortable recliners as they sit idly on their “tookus”! Try getting them away from their precious YouTube TV (why is everybody looking at me?!). Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora (Saint Debbie’s hubby) and the most famous Levine of them all – Assistant to the Principal at Malden High School, Barbara Scibelli – spent a recent chilly Saturday night at the Malden Warming Center on Eastern Avenue giving back to the community they love so much and to the less fortunate in Malden that we ignore too much. Both will probably give me a verbal spanking for revealing this. Here goes anyway, they deserve the kudos! Both lead from the heart. Spending time helping others is not a photo op or Facebook post “like” for either one. Not a “me, me, me” or “I, I, I” moment as we witness time to time from some in the community. Both told me they enjoyed every minute of the night. Both say they’ll be back. For this, we thank you... morally, ethically, spiritually, positively, absolutely, undeniably and reliably. Wait, those are lyrics from the Wizard of Oz. Well, you get the idea. Thank you, Barbara and Craig. —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. creative activities. Clement was inspired by the Haitian custom of giving flowers to visitors at church as a welcome present – to make people feel valued, loved and welcome – and this led to her development of creating brooches in the shape of flowers, which are on sale at The Gallery@57. If you would like to honor this tradition or just want to give a beautiful gift for the New Year, come to The Gallery@57 (57 Pleasant St., Malden). St. Anthony’s Church Flea Market & Bazaar Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Featuring Crafts, Nick-Nacks & So Much More! ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ For info, call Linda: (781) 910-8615 All proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Church WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! 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The team at Bay State is dedicated to delivering bestin-class care and an exceptional patient experience. With a focus on orthopedics, Bay State PT-Malden works with patients of all ages and abilities. They are Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Pictured from left: UMass Boston Intern Millie Nunez, Rehab Aide Rebekah Saint Germain, Physical Therapists Marissa Leoni and Georgia Ivsin, Mayor Gary Christenson, Clinic Manager Alison Bertone, Rehab Aide Kevin Ton, Managing Partner/Regional Director James Marcotte and UMass Boston Intern Hung Doan. day 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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General Laws c. 131, Section 40) and the Rivers Protection Act and preserving the interests of conservation land. The Commission advises other city boards and officials on aspects of conservation and environmentally related issues. Appointees are elected to two-year terms. Although the Commission meets as needed, meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. For more information, call Bay State Physical Therapy at 781605-1225 or visit them at www. baystatept.com. Conservation Commission has vacancy for a Malden resident excited to share their newly renovated space, allowing them to provide quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether treating a young athlete’s sports injury, adult back or knee pain or protecting older adults from fall risks, the team at Bay State Physical Therapy is ready to assist in everyone’s health and wellness! Hours of operation are Monday-ThursCity of Malden news To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please also attach your resume to assist Mayor Christenson and/ or the City Council in making their selection. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, February 21 at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please email kmanninghall@ cityofmalden.org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://-jza6ZHzAxRVu7vKAaTBMpwf-y0vChfSeDPHcfIcmII1`̰cf.H$s0׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 9 Malden Catholic students from Malden achieve Second Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the second quarter of the 20222023 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90-100 in all classes), First Honors (85-89 in all classes), and Second Honors (8084 in all classes). Malden Catholic Honors – Quarter Two 2022 President’s List (90-100 in all classes) Wenshi Bai Daniel Barros Amaurys Cruz Jaidan Downey Mishel Duque Nicholoas Evans Julia Gamitto Owen Goudreau Anne Harrington George Harris Emelle Jacob Caroline McAuliffe Erynne McNulty Jordyn Meehan Luis Rivera III Santiago Rojas Addison Romprey Sophia Salinas Conner Seeley Daniel Shea Adam Smida Kayla Sullivan Emerson Tully Vi Vu HanQian Wang Marissa Willard Chen Yang First Honors (85-89 in all classes) Jessica Berlus Xienna Bonilla Tuan Bui Ariana Bulla Hanhong Chen Leo Chen Laura Dal-Toe Grace Damico Ruth Fedna James Gage Vanshika Ghai Paul Harrington Gianna Holland Kevin Humphrey Kayla McAuliffe Joseph Molinar Sebastian Montes Charles Mortellite Fru Nche Megh Patel Elicia Perez Leticia Ribeiro Talia Schuman Yixiao Shan Sachelle Sterlin Fedj Surpris Ayuska Tamang Weiqi Wang Second Honors (80-84 in all classes) Ayoola Adeleke Alyssa Babineau Kaelen Beardsley Shannon Bellofatto Achilles Brandao Rodriguez Joshua Castano Guilianna Celona Hanshen Chen Dylan Clough Brigid Collins Dylan Dionne Sabrina Fallon Caua Ferreira Connor Fitzpatrick James Foehner Scott Gage Amaya Griffin Alexis Handy Mikayla Holland Aaron Hulse Maya Joseph Warren Joseph Brooke Keane Kaitlyn Knox Yuzhou Liu Local photographer’s work on display at Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library will be displaying works by Kevin Tang for the month of February. Tang grew up in Malden, is a graduate of Malden Public High School and continues to reside in Malden. He got his start taking pictures of the Boston skyline and local landscapes. For questions, call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218. Anne Meza Victoria Moran Jackson Norales Jenna Pilleri Lena Rodriguez Aguila Manya Sharma Prisha Sharma Jordyn Sikora Gianna Spadafora Brianna Tong Joseph Urias Xhenisa Zajmi About Malden Catholic: Since 1932, Malden Catholic High School has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational-student success is Malden Catholic’s codivisional model, which offers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. Malden Catholic is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program with electives such as Robotics and Engineering Design. Malden Catholic curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal – https://www.maldencatholic.org/ Read The Advocate online: www.advocatenews.net 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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Young announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court, Gramolini was seen on video driving a gray Dodge pickup stealing a black enclosed trailer from a business in Hampton, New Hampshire.Law enforcement located the stolen trailer at a storage lot in Brentwood.The owner of the storage lot confi rmed Gramolini rented space on his lot to store trailers and other items and gave the offi cers permission to inspect the lot.Police uncovered other stolen items in his possession, including additional trailers and motorcycles.Gramolini then arrived at his storage lot driving the same gray Dodge pickup seen earlier in security footage. After being questioned, Gramolini admitted to taking the trailer from the Hampton business and that he took another trailer “off the side of the road” in Massachusetts that contained approximately $64,000 in heavy equipment.In total, the value of the stolen property exceeded $150,000. “The defendant traveled across state lines to steal tens of thousands of dollars of property from others,” said U.S. Attorney Young.“Through the hard work of our local and federal law enforcement offi cers we stopped this defendant’s criminal activities and held him accountable for his actions.” This matter was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hampton Police Department, and the Brentwood Police Department.The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew T. Hunter and Alexander S. Chen. Malden launches new outpatient mental health referral service to residents & public-school students M ayor Gary Christenson and the City of Malden Health Department are pleased to announce that beginning on February 1 residents and/or public school students have access to a free outpatient mental health referral service through William James College’s INTERFACE Referral Service. INTERFACE is an outpatient mental health resource and referral helpline that the City of Malden has contracted with to help residents and/ or public-school students become connected with outpatient mental health providers. “There is no doubt that COVID-19 has aff ected the mental health and well-being of many individuals and families,” said Mayor Christenson. “Unfortunately, in the aftermath of the pandemic, it has become especially difficult to access outpatient mental health services. This helpline will hopefully take down some of the barriers that exist and assist callers so that they can secure the mental William James College health resources that they need.” The referral service process consists of the following: Intake: Call the Helpline to speak with a resource and referral counselor for 15-20 minutes and provide essential information to ensure a successful match with outpatient mental health provider options. Making a match: Within a few business days, a resource and referral counselor assigned to you will be in touch to alert you that they are on your case and starting to review their database of over 10,000 licensed and vetted providers to fi nd a match. Providing matches: Once a provider match has been identified (generally within three weeks of your initial call), your resource and referral counselor will give you the provider’s information so you can schedule with this provider. Following up: Your resource and referral counselor will follow up with you within one to two weeks of you having received your match to ensure you’ve been able to connect. Closing a referral: Once there is a successful match, the INTERFACE resource and referral counselor will close the referral process with you. If you need additional support in the future, you can always call the helpline again. This service is available to Malden residents and/or public school students only, though nonresidents might be able to take advantage of the service if their community is one of the over 60 communities contracted to off er the service. Please check out the website to see the other communities that are eligible: https://interface.williamjames.edu/communities The service is currently available Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday & Thursday from 8-6 and can be accessed by calling 888244-6843. Visit https://interface. williamjames.edu/community/ malden to view a helpful fl yer about the process or view other resources available in our region. Please note that the referral service is not a mental health hotline. Anyone in need of immediate assistance should call 911. BBB Scam Alert: Top Valentine’s Day Scams T his Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, there are few common scams that you need to be aware of. Whether you’re hoping to spark a new relationship or buying gifts for loved ones, beware of these scams regularly reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Impostor websites: From fake jewelry sellers to online dating sites, consumers should always be on the alert for impostor websites. Scammers can easily lift offi cial photos, sale promotions and logos directly from the website for a popular jewelry brand. With professional graphics and unbeatable prices, scammers build an attractive website that looks eerily like the real thing. Similar methods might be used to build fake online dating platforms, which are often used to steal personal data and credit card information. For more tips to spot fake websites, read BBB’s guide to smart shopping online (https://www.bbb.org/article/ tips/14040-bbb-tip-smart-shopping-online). Red fl ags: Products are available at extreme discounts; the seller requests customers pay with cash transfer apps or cryptocurrency; customer service is unreachable. Romance scams: Romance scammers often target vulnerable people who have experiSCAM | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://411xDP-yTDgNb_sq7q_qUpQURgkp8GvHS-ZpJRTofEU&Z`̰cf.H$s2׉E$THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 11 EDUCATION | FROM PAGE 1 this year, as it did last year. In the course of his presentation, Sen. Lewis did explain that the increase in Chapter 70 funding would be “dampened” due to the increase in “Required Local Contribution” (RLC) that is driven by tenets of the Student Opportunity Act. He said that while he expected Malden would be able to see “a healthy increase” in Chapter 70 funding in the upcoming FY2024 state budget cycle, “the budget pressure would remain.” For years, Malden municipal officials have contended that the formula for determining how much state funding this city would receive to help run its public schools is flawed, that Malden is being underfunded by Chapter 70. Chapter 70 education aid is the Commonwealth’s primary program for distributing its portion of K-12 public education funding to the state’s 328 local and regional school districts. The Chapter 70 formula aims to ensure that each school district has sufficient resources to provide an adequate education for all of its students, taking into account the ability of each local government to contribute. The formula is designed to have an equalizing effect, with less wealthy districts receiving more state aid than wealthier ones. Officials have looked at Chapter 70 money being sent by the state to neighboring cities, like Everett, for example, quite similar to Malden, officials and others say, and question why Everett received substantially more Chapter 70 funding than Malden. For example, in the present FY23 fiscal year, Everett received $92.6 million in Chapter 70 funding for its public schools while Malden received $54.07 million, even though Malden’s increase was its largest in a single fiscal year since 2013. At Monday’s Malden School Committee meeting, Sen. Lewis, who is the chair of the Mass. WINTER | FROM PAGE 1 unseasonably high 40s and 50s for at least the next week. Last month was Boston’s fifth warmest January on record. “We just don’t see enough in the forecast for us to have our residents be ticketed for winter parking,” Cochran said in an online report. “Once you get to March, you can usually count on the fact that even if anything comes, it usually goes away pretty quickly. We are not worried about the long-term effects.” In the past three years prior to the winter parking season, Malden changed its revices for the students, thus increasing the respective communities’ foundation budget requirements. Sen. Lewis, in the course of his presentation, did explain points where the Student Opportunity Act funds will directly impact Malden and other communities, such as providing full funding of charter school reimbursements as well as full funding for transportation costs for out-of-district students. The Senator noted that the State Senator Jason Lewis (D-Malden, 5th Middlesex) appeared before the Malden School Committee and made a detailed presentation on Chapter 70 funding and Student Opportunity Act funding. (Advocate Photo) state legislature’s Joint Committee on Education, detailed the Chapter 70 funding determination tenets and reasoning, in addition to how new funding mechanisms like the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) would affect Malden’s funding for its public schools. Sen. Lewis is the primary legislative author of the landmark Student Opportunity Act, which is designed to provide additional funding from the state to respective communities in the Commonwealth. The bottom line offered by Sen. Lewis after the nearly 40-minute presentation on Monday was that while Malden appears to be receiving an increase in both its Chapter 70 and SOA funding for the upcoming fiscal year, FY2024, from the state, it most likely may not be significantly higher that the funding delivered in FY2023. A key reason for that development, Sen, Lewis explained, is that one of the tenets of the newest to the mix SOA are quantifying factors which drive up communities like Malden’s and others’ local contribution amounts to fund certain school needs. Basically, in concert with providing additional funding for the local schools, the SOA is also requiring more and greater serstrictions to align more closely to those in adjoining communities, with restrictions going into effect at the first major winter storm that requires the city Department of Public Works to deploy plowing and/ or sanding. In the past, they’d be effective Nov. 1 through April 1. Mayor Christenson on Wednesday also announced on Twitter that the change was made before a single winter parking violation ticket was even issued. City officials said they are convinced that Malden residents will be pleased with the decision. WHERE’S THE SNOW? Despite the area being in the ninth week of winter, there has been a distinct lack of snow either fallen or in the forecast this season. (Courtesy Photo) City of Malden has been extremely active and proactive in its attempts to tackle the issue of Chapter 70 funding. This activity includes over two years of intensive meetings between Mayor Gary Christenson, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, City of Malden chief budget strategist Ron Hogan and Malden Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Toni Mertz and state legislators and their various staff members. He said that these discussions have yielded a listing of potential actions that could provide solutions in the form of budget relief as it pertains to school funding. Sen. Lewis did stress to the School Committee members that the state legislature in general “does not have an appetite” to increasing funding for public schools due to the massive amount of additional funding being provided statewide already through Chapter 70, including the new funding provided through the Student Opportunity Act. Two potential actions/solutions which could be best suited for Malden, Sen. Lewis explained – and later identified by School Committee Chair and Mayor Gary Christenson as avenues the city intended to pursue – are continued lobbying at the state level to establish a “Pothole Account” intended to provide additional Chapter 70 aid for eligible municipal communities. While this would be a “targeted solution and less costly, as well as be able to be flexibly deSen. Lewis: Educational issues will be in the forefront during next state legislative session I n addition to an extensive, informational presentation on state Chapter 70 funding for local education funding he provided at Monday night’s Malden School Committee meeting, state Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Malden, 5th Middlesex) also outlined other important educational issues forecast to be tackled during the next state legislative session. “Public Education continues to be a top priority of mine and the entire Malden state delegation, and a lot of important education issues are expected to be discussed and addressed in the upcoming session,” Sen. Lewis told the Malden School Committee at its regular meeting Monday night. According to Sen. Lewis, legislation on these issues are tops on the list with legislation filed on each: —School transportation costs —Special education costs —School facility construction costs (MSBA) —Educator diversity, alternatives to educator licensure & Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) alternatives —Vocational technical education —Universal school free meals —MCAS testing and accountability, including graduation requirement, what changes and reforms might be possible —Access to early education and childcare, including public pre-K and Out of Schooltime care —Public higher education —Steve Freker signed,” it would also potentially be difficult to determine criteria for eligibility as well as reaching a consensus among state legislators in the determination of why communities like Malden would be eligible for additional Chapter 70 aid. Another avenue, one which the Senator referred to as “most promising” would be an action to pursue “Pause Below Effort Increment” in the Chapter 70 formula, which would affect potential adjustments in the foundation budget assessment as well as local contributions percentages, as it pertains to targeted and actual local contributions. Other potential solutions which have been identified as a result of meetings between state legislators and staffs and municipal representatives – Hogan from the city side and Mertz from the Malden Public Schools – are less viable, according to information presented by Sen. Lewis, due to the aforementioned, anticipated lack of predictable support for increasing funding for state contributions to public schools above the established Chapter 70 and SOA determinations. Sen. Lewis noted that Malden had partnered with the City of Salem, Mass., in the past year, as both communities faced similar challenges as to Chapter 70 funding. The partnership could prove valuable in the near future, he said, since former Mayor Kim Driscoll has been tabbed by newly elected Mass. Governor Maura Healy as Lieutenant Governor. Sen. Lewis added he has refiled legislation which would address the foundation budget determination process and said he anticipates that now Lieutenant Governor Driscoll would continue her support of this potential legislation. 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We are talking the bookend, undefeated Greater Boston League Championship seasons for the Lynn English (boys league) and Lynn Classical (girls league) teams this winter. Both teams steamrolled through their respective league to titles in a way not seen often in any league in the state. For the Lynn English (LE) I boys... maybe not seen ever? The Lynn English Bulldogs boys’ basketball team is a perfect 14-0 in the GBL, 17-0 overall. The LE Dogs’ average margin of victory – 46.5 points – is the largest in the state! Here are a few eye-opening numbers: — The team averages 86.6 points per game – leading the state – and allows 39.9 ppg... and this is remarkable... also leading the state! — Lynn English boys have scored 90+ points five times, 80+ points 10 times and 70+ points two times — The closest any team has come to LE all year is a 74-56 win over visiting Everett on February 2, an 18-point victory. —The closest any team has been at halftime in a game this season was when host Malden High was down, 25-20, on their way to a 72-38 loss to LE. Lynn Classical Girls’ Basketball is also undefeated at 14-0 and GBL Champion and perfect at 17-0 overall. The Lady Rams have also had their share of blowout, one sided victories, though none on the scale of the Lynn English boys. Both the Lynn English boys’ and the Lynn Classical girls’ teams have the real potential of a magical, 20-0 unbeaten regular season finish, followed by hoped-for long postseason state tournament runs and possible MIAA State Championships. The Lynn Classical girls have what appears to be a clear path to unbeaten with non-league games against Triton Regional and former Northeastern Conference (NEC) foe Saugus (twice). Saugus hammered Triton last week and is 10-4 and in first place in the Smaller School Division in the NEC. Lynn English will certainly be challenged in its final two games of the season. On Saturday, Feb. 18, Lynn English will play defending MIAA Division 2 State Champion Malden Catholic (14-2) at 1:45 p.m. at the St. Mary’s tournament. There is talk that game may be moved to a larger venue considering the fact that two Eastern Mass. giants are taking swings at each other. In its regular season finale, LE Bulldogs will return to St. Mary’s for a single game against the defending Division 4 State Champs. **** MIAA Statewide Tourney Power Rankings might even keep undefeated GBL teams from home games Despite being undefeated and league champion at 17-0 – the only unbeaten team in Division 1 – Lynn English will most likely not have a home game after the first-round MIAA DiviMalden High’s Ethan Phejarsai (10) looks for a shot against defense by Revere’s Domenic Boudreau (right). sion 1 State Basketball Tournament this year. Lynn English is ranked #10 at this point, behind nine other Division 1 teams expected to advance in the State Tournament. Lynn Classical girls are ranked even lower. Even at 16-0, the Lady Rams are ranked 43RD (!!) by the MIAA and would be on the road for the entirety of the State Tournament. **** Malden High’s Zeke Noelsaint (22) drovs the baseline in a game against Lynn Classical earlier this year. (All Advocate Photos this page/Henry Huang) Malden High’s Kimberly Tropnas works on offense against Lynn Classical, the GBL champion this year. GBL BOYS’ BASKETBALL Team Lynn English+* 14-0 Everett 9-3 Medford Malden Revere Chelsea 7-6 5-9 Lynn Classical 4-10 Somerville GBL Overall 17-0 9-6 8-5 9-6 9-8 7-10 7-12 4-8 5-11 1-12 1-15 +Clinched GBL Championship *Clinched MIAA State Tourney berth Lynn Classical+* 14-0 Lynn English* 10-4 Malden* Medford Everett Revere Somerville Chelsea Malden High Girls Basketball & Everett Boys have qualified for States; Malden, Revere boys are on the fence right now The Malden High School girls’ basketball team is the only GBL girls’ team already punching their ticket for the MIAA State Tournament. With a 46-30 win at Revere Tuesday night, Malden improved to 10-7 overall and made it to the .500 mark, GBL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Team GBL Overall 17-0 11-6 8-6 10-7 7-6 7-9 7-9 6-8 7-9 6-12 2-11 2-13 0-13 1-15 +Clinched GBL Championship *Clinched MIAA Stater Tourney berth Medford+* Somerville Everett-Malden -Revere Lynn the minimum winning percentage for state tournament qualification. One GBL boys’ team has qualified for the postseason, and two others are close to tourney spots. The Everett High boys topped Revere on Tuesday, 5739, to get to 10-6 and grab a state tourney spot. Malden and Revere battled on Tuesday with the Patriots emerging with a 6259 win and staying alive for the postseason in moving to 7-10 overall. Revere must win its final three games to extend its season while Malden, at 9-8 overall, has three chances to nail down that elusive 10th win, with games at home against Somerville on Monday (6:00 p.m.), at Melrose on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and then at home versus Woburn next Friday, February 17 in the regular season finale at 6:00 p.m. GBL BOYS’ HOCKEY Team GBL Overall 9-0-0 10-6-1 5-3-0 8-7-0 3-5-0 4-7-0 0-9-0 2-18-1 +Clinched GBL Championship *Clinched MIAA State Tourney berth ׉ 7cassandra://aFXRWxnnU2rRUBvKc9pfJNmlZmljVFbFA1ICvWqnKoU,`̰cf.H$s4׉EETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 13 Revere hangs on to top Malden, 63-59 in key tilt for both teams Patriots stay alive for postseason possibility; Tornados still need one more win ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Lady Eagles Girls’ Swim Team Crowned CAC Champions Sophomore Crystal Tang is shown competing in the 200 medley relay. By Emily Brennan Malden’s Justin Bell (left) dribbles against some defense by Revere’s Andrew Leone, right in Tuesday’s Revere win. (Henry Huang Photos) By Steve Freker T he two guys who did get a chance to show their stuff the first time around when Revere High played Malden on the court were there front-and-center this time. Both seniors Domenic Boudreau and Andrew Leone were sidelined with injuries back in December when Malden High took a convincing win in Revere in a Greater Boston League matchup. Tuesday night Boudreau led all scorers with 23 points and led a fourth-quarter comeback that carried Revere to a 63-59 must win while Leone hit three big free throws down the stretch to help season the victory. The win kept Coach Lery's Patriots still in the hunt for the postseason at 7-10 overall while Coach Nally's Malden High Tornados still need that elusive 10th win to get qualification status. Malden sits at 9-8 overall with the tough loss with its next try home against Somerville Monday night at 6:00 p.m. Malden led for 95% percent of the game before a Boudreau-led 5-0 run gave Revere its first lead, 54-53 with 2:01 left to play. T he Mystic Valley Girls’ varsity swimming team completed Malden High’s Jonald Joseph skies for a loose rebound in Tuesday’s Malden-Revere game. The two teams went backand-forth the rest of the way before Leone's 3-of-4 free throws and two key breakaway layups by Boudreau made it a onepoint Revere lead. Malden had a great opportunity to get back even, possessing the ball with 33 seconds to play and down three points, 6259, but whittled away nearly all of clock passing the ball around the perimeter of the three-point line looking for a shot that ended in a desperation "three" attempt by Tsige which was blocked by — guess who? — Dom Boudreau. the regular season in spectacular finish this past Thursday at the Bayrd Natatorium. The girls won the overall and girls CAC championship. The women’s team won by over 200 points over Blue Hills, in the overall coed division the team won by a record breaking 600 points over Shawsheen Tech. In the first event of the day, the 200 medley relay, Senior Tia Anthony. Sophomore Crystal Tang, freshman Isabelle Pennachio, and junior Miriam Johannes took the event in a time of 2:08.24 In the 200-freestyle sophomore sensation Sydney Cao continued her phenomenal season taking the event in 2:05.82. She was followed by Miriam Johannes in a time of 2:18.56 and freshmen Nicole Kelso in a time of 2:20.12. It was the start of many 1-2-3 finishes for the girl’s team on the day. In the next event, the 200 IM, freshman Isabella Cirame took the gold in a lifetime best and state qualifying time of 2:22.26. Fellow Freshman Khloe Co Was third in a lifetime best of 2:31.01, and sophomore Crystal tang completed the scoring in the event with a 4th place finish in 2:34.10. Always a fun race was the 50 freestyle as freshman Britney Nayiga took the top of the podium with a lifetime best and state qualifying time of 26.09, she was followed closely by sophomore Lana Albuquerque with another lifetime best and state qualifying time of 26.11. Senior Tia Anthony contributed big points with a 6th place finish in 31.92. After the break, the Freshman Duo of Khloe Co and Isabelle Pennachio went neck and neck to finish 1-2 in the 100 butterfly, both in lifetime bests and sectional cuts with times of 1:06.16 and 1:06.97. Fellow freshman Nicole Kelso took 4th place in 1:14.99. Nicole has chopped off over 10 seconds from her best time so far this season in the event! In the 100 freestyle another freshman duo led yet another 1-2 finish as Isabella Cirame and Lucia Antonucci continued the Girls onslaught on the meet with best times of 58.57 and 59.71, Junior MAkda Johannes finished another Eagles 1-2-3 finish in a season best of 1:07.56. Next up in the 500 freestyle Lana Albuquerque raced out to lifetime best time and a sectional cut in 5:52.11. Coming in 3rd place was junior Miriam Johannes, and finishing in 4th place was Makda Johannes with a lifetime best of 6:39.33. In the 200 freestyler relay Freshman Lucia Antonucci, freshman Britney Nayiga, sophomore Lana Albuquerque and sophomore Sydney Cao, lead the way with a first place finish and state cut of 1:46.17. In addition Lucia’s lead off leg was a sectional cut! In the 100 yard backstroke Sophomore Sydney Cao took another first place with a lifetime best of 1:04.53. Coming second place was freshman Isabella Pennachio in a lifetime best of 1:07.93, rounding out the scoring was senior Tia Anthony with a 4th place finish in 1:19.19. In the final individual event of the evening, Freshman Britney Nayiga and Lucia Antonucci combined with sophomore Crystal Tang for a 1-2-3 finish. Britney’s time was 1:14.04 and her season best along with a state cut. In the final event of the evening Freshman Isabelle Pennachio, Isabella Cirame, Lucia Antonucci paired with Miraim Johannes for a final first place finish in the 400 freestyle relay. Their time was 4:10.55. "I couldn’t be happier with how our Lady Eagles finished the CAC season on Friday. We are a very young team, with 75% of our swimmers as underclassmen but they are an extremely talented group. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Everett High School senior Alex Oscar with Everett High School Coach Nicholas Erban. Revere High School senior Yousef Hassan with Assistant Coach Nicholas Erban. Malden High School students, in the bottom row, pictured from left to right: David Parada Arajo, Ivan Landaverde-Lemus, Nicole Zeng and Katelynn Vo. Second row, pictured from left to right: Sean Cochran, Matt Chan, Kenneth Wong, Obert Jean Louis, Corynne McNulty, who is the lone 8th grader, Helen Nie, and Head Coach Rin Van. Back row, pictured from left to right: Joel Xander Vargas and Mekhi Cook. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, seniors Nicole Zeng with Joel Vargas, and Malden High School Athletic Director Charles Conefrey. Everett residents, pictured from left to right: Kevon Argueta, Maria Mederios, Alex Oscar, Ghordany Ramos and Jason Vasquez. Members of the wrestling team, led by coaches Rin Van, Nicholas Erban and Omar Khatimi, during Wednesday’s Varsity Wrestling Senior Night at Malden High School. Yousef Hassan, of Revere, and Steven Calix-Bustillo, of Chelsea. Malden High School seniors Joel Vargas and Katelynn Vo with Head Coach Rin Van. ׉ 7cassandra://QsJAwm4ZHE7XJIFP_CPYG9FE2isjyFV6Fk5tQIXlBcE1`̰cf.H$s6׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 15 Mystic Valley Charter School swimmers, hailing from Malden and Revere, shared future plans during Senior Night meet By Tara Vocino M alden and Revere seniors celebrated their Senior Night in between swim meets last Thursday night at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. Senior Armando Indresano, of Lynnfield, plans to study nursing at the University of Tampa; senior Jeremy Chang, of Melrose, plans to study computer science at UMA or UCSD, and Tia Anthony, of Middleton, plans to study pharmaceutical sciences. Shown from left to right: his father, Jeovanne Acuna, at left, senior Aiden Acuna, of Revere, his mother Gladys Rosa and his brother, Lucas Acuna, bottom left, and high school administrator Zac Shahan. Acuna plans to swim at Bryant University, where he intends to study biomedical engineering or international business. Parents recorded their children as teammates offered words of encouragement to them. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Pictured from left to right: teammates Natalie Palma, Jeremy Cheng, Anna Grasso and Corinne Mahoney cheered on senior captains Armando Indresano, Aiden Acuna and Cheng during last Thursday night’s varsity swim senior night at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. Senior Ramy El Aafer, of Malden, was accompanied by his mother Wafaa, and High School Assistant Director Zac Shahan. He plans to study business and thereafter enter law school. Saugus resident Jason Yan, at left, offered words of encouragement to graduating senior Jeremy Chang. ~ Malden Neighborhood Basketball League - Week 5 ~ Saturday, February 4 Game 1 – Bullets 2, Sixers 0 As we coasted into week five, the defending champion crimson opened the second weekend in a row with another Forfeit, as they weren’t able to get enough players at the game in time. Which in turn keeps the boys in Blue perfect for the season. Can they run the table? Game 2 – Celtics 46, Lakers 28 The Emeralds T. Melton (15) and J. Pomare (10) powered the green squad, especially in the middle quarters with a 27-8 advantage by the time the last quarter began. And the Lakers had a great fourth quarter, but time was running out with an 18-11 difference in the fourth. They were led by R. Correale with 15, but without another offensive attacker, it was a tough hill to climb. Sunday, February 5 Game 1 – Celtics 53, Kings 24 The Kings’ struggles continued without their top pick in the house. They did a good job with only a four-point difference in the second half totals – being led by Z. Pierre (12), who was pretty consistent each quarter in his scoring. But the Celts’ T. Melton dropped 20 for the weekend high score, followed by J. Pomare (11) & S. Antoine (10) – they did all the damage needed in the first half with a 3510 output, & that alone carried them to the Victory, trying to keep pace with the Idle Bullets. Game 2 – Lakers 33, Sixers 31 The Purple n Gold squeezed out a nice Win on our final game of the weekend – seven of their eight players got on the scoreboard – led by A. Mallah boasting 12, the Sixers played hard with only four players on the court from Tap with N. 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These online auctions are open to the public at municibid.com and end on Monday, February 13th. Why are these auctions important? These auctions are helping to bring money right back into improving Winthrop’s community. 100% of the proceeds from these auctions go back to the Town of Winthrop. These funds are used for road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public safety initiatives, and more! The 1996 Pierce Dash - Tilt Cab Fire Pumper has 69,401 miles on it and features a 6v92T Detroit Diesel Motor and Allison HT 740 Transmission. The 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One has 27,708 miles on it and features a Onan 7.5 KW Diesel Generator. 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Learn more about wrong number texts and scam bots (https://www.bbb.org/article/ scams/26053-bbb-scam-alertwrong-number-text-messagecould-be-a-scam-bot). Red flags: The messages don’t stop; the sender directs you to sign up for a website; they try to get your personal information. Fake florist scam: Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate or you might end up falling for a scam. BBB has received many reports of shoppers who thought they were ordering flowers from an online florist... but either got nothing at all or a disappointing arrangement. Don’t let phony florists ruin Valentine’s Day. Red flags: The business has no reviews or bad reviews (always check BBB.org!); you can’t find a return policy or satisfaction guarantee; the deal is “too good to be true.” What to do if you encounter a scam: If you encounter a suspected romance scam, cut off all contact with the perpetrator by blocking their accounts and phone number. 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For more information about romance scams, visit BBB.org/ romance and BBB.org/Valentine. ‘Tech Neck’ Prompts Rapid Rise in Neck Lift Procedures N ew York, NY, February 6, 2023 — Smartphones, tablets and laptops have transformed the way people communicate and do business, but these tech tools have also giv~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ en rise to new physical condition known as “tech neck,” and the pain is real. “Tech neck is the new carPUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at the Malden City Hall, Room 10 8 , 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. on the application of New Ya Yuan, Inc. for a M.G.L. c. 138, § 12 seven (7) day, all alcohol restaurant liquor license at the premises known as Atlantic Seafood Restaurant located at 290 Main Street, Malden, MA. Any interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Lee Kinnon, Chairman Andrew Zeiberg, Member Paul Lee, Member Dated: February 10, 2023 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net pal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive use injury that can lead not only to headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and tingling in the hands, but also deep wrinkles,” cautions top New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich. Deep, horizontal lines in the neck and double chins are the cosmetic consequences of keeping the head tilted downward for long periods of time, Dr. Westreich further explains. Fortunately, cosmetic surgeons have solutions to some of these problems. Dr. Westreich suggests bundling more than one procedure in a surgical appointment — a neck lift along with a facelift and blepharoplasty, for example. This approach can save money and time for cosmetic surgery patients. Whatever procedure a person is considering, due diligence is the best defense against potential post-op problems, Dr. Westreich cautioned. “My best advice to people is to go back to the mindset before the Zoom boom,” he said, explaining that virtual consults have streamlined the process and tightened the timeline between concept and completion. “Don’t rush into something just because it’s easy or convenient.” Popular procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and facelifts. Less invasive procedures like Botox injections are skyrocketing. If you’re considering any cosmetic procedure, these safety tips from Dr. Westreich can improve your chances of a better outcome: Tip 1: Make sure any doctor you schedule through a virtual visit allows you to cancel AFTER an in-person meeting for surgery. There is no substitute for face to face. Tip 2: Your health doesn’t belong in the bargain bin. Tip 3: Medical tourism can be dangerous. Laws may differ; regulations may differ; problems with after care may arise. Tip 4: Understand informed consent. Ask for examples of not only the good outcomes but also the potential bad ones. Ask for data specific to the procedure and the doctor performing it (complication rates, death rates). Tip 5: Surgery belongs in accredited operating rooms. Ask to see accreditation certificate (AAA, AAAA, JCAHO). Tip 6: Make sure the board certification of a doctor makes sense for the procedure they are performing. Tip 7: If significant issues arise after a procedure (surgery or office injection), seek a second opinion on management. More on Dr. Richard Westreich Dr. Richard Westreich graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Biological Basis of Behavior, Neuroscience concentration in 1995 from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his medical school training at the New York University School of Medicine in 1999 with an M.D. and Honors in Cell Biology Research. Dr. Westreich then did his post-graduate training in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He can be seen regularly on several national news programs, including ABC, CBS, FOX and Newsmax. ׉ 7cassandra://mC8Tzs5lh_2_X60nMosFgdmFjWpo_C4Iveh6lE6NDpA'`̰cf.H$s8׉E HTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 17 Make a difference as a hospice volunteer! Online training to begin March 13 C are Dimensions, the region’s largest provider of hospice care, will hold online training classes for those interested in becoming volunteers for the nonprofit organization. You can make a difference in a patient’s life by: • Engaging in a shared interest or hobby • Helping with letter-writing or life review • Visiting with your approved dog • Reading to the patient • Listening and by providing a supportive, comforting presence Our volunteers are resuming in-person visits with patients in their homes, in facilities and at our hospice houses. Volunteers are provided all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). If patient visits are not the right fit, you can volunteer in other ways, such as providing administrative office support or making check-in phone calls to current patients or bereaved family members. Training will be held via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m., March 13–April 5 (register by March 3). For more infor“I am grateful to be part of a team whose mission is to bring comfort and care on each patient’s terms, to respect their wishes, and support their loved ones.”—Volunteer Susan Phillips of Acton, Mass. (All Care Dimensions staff and volunteers follow all COVID-19 safety precautions and use appropriate PPE when needed.) mation or to register, please go to www.CareDimensions.org/ Volunteers or email VolunteerInfo@CareDimensions.org. About Care Dimensions: Care Dimensions is the largest hospice and palliative care provider to Massachusetts residents. As a nonprofit, community-based leader in advanced illness care, it provides comprehensive hospice, palliative care and grief support in more than 100 communities in Massachusetts. Care Dimensions cares for patients wherever they live – in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, in hospitals, or at its two inpatient hospice facilities: the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln and the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Additionally, Care Dimensions’ HomeMD program provides in-home PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 108, Malden, MA 02148 on February 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the application of Brianthy Restaurant, Inc D/B/A Pho Bistro, 8 Pleasant Street, Malden. Application is being made for an on premises S12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages 7 day license. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Lee A. Kinnon, Chairman Andrew Zeiberg, Member Paul Lee Member Dated: February 10, 2023 primary care to patients over age 65 in select North Shore and Greater Boston communities who have difficulty leaving home. The Care Dimensions Learning Institute edu~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ cates more than 7,000 health care professionals and community members each year on advanced illness and end-of-life topics. Visit www.CareDimensions.org to learn more. ׉ 7cassandra://3SMQcqSUt8bXSFP8AUL_hw7zAItPz8CFVT8tzlQNGnI&`̰cf.H$s9cf.H$s8 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://6Z0h1QNNPxO2f7wfsGr94iKGG396KMY2Gl2TY3vldW4 ``)׉ 7cassandra://Lt58iCqBeFUVHQKE8fKn3e4octMLkcsMQTQcAcouVFk͗`J׉ 7cassandra://2pCTAHpNtVH5X-Ko6LMeodoH68Xjkqpk7dxjfbM3r7c&`̰׉ 7cassandra://pK9csqq-rGRqckNkaZof2pojTNbGpDcUs64BRpDaQ7EX`͠cf5H$sӓט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://0foMXH3ccM8zzLL-rzR2A29hEW6hQJvz57fYDILXr-c`)׉ 7cassandra://Ut12HtB_gwQlHfNqUyEmaHQv28DR4FYreO07_RPKAaI͊z`J׉ 7cassandra://fK0Bdy6dHVAxsPdFDbeVbjJoi9hJ1FVdiI33jjFGwoM$`̰׉ 7cassandra://PPjOrPHicRg7x6KwN36_VrtrGpmqEMBPcsOwcejKvXQ p ͠cf6H$sӔנcf6H$sӝf9ׁHhttp://SavvySenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנcf6H$sӜ V9ׁHhttp://IRS.trׁ ׁ Јנcf6H$sӛ (p9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/FreeFileׁ ׁ Јנcf6H$sӚ "w9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/Help/ITAׁ ׁ Јנcf6H$sә9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/pub/irsׁ ׁ Јנcf6H$sӘ{T9ׁH@https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/homeׁ ׁ Ј׉E'kPage 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENTS (H 2023) Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp. constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives' votes on roll calls from the week of January 30-February 3, 2023. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. HOUSE ADOPTS RULES FOR 2023-2024 SESSION House 153-0, approved a package of rules under which the House will operate during the new 2023-2024 session. A key section would eliminate a COVID-19-era policy that allowed representatives to debate, offer amendments and vote remotely from their Statehouse offices or home. Another change would institute a new hybrid committee hearing structure that will allow for both in-person and remote participation from legislators and the public. Before the pandemic, hearings were conducted only in person while after the pandemic they were held remotely. “We’re gonna keep a segmented remote voting on the committee hearings, which allows greater participation from our constituents and the members,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “But we will not have an in-session remote component any longer.” He noted that it is time to revive the in-person session in which members are in the chamber to debate, vote and have faceto-face contact with their colleagues. A key and controversial amendment proposed by Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville) was rejected on a voice vote without debate and without a roll call vote. Her amendment would require that committees make public how each legislator on a House committee voted on bills including whether or not to recommend a favorable report, adverse report or send the bill to a study committee. This would replace an existing rule that requires the committee to only post the names of legislators who voted against the bill and list the aggregate vote tally without names of members voting in the affirmative or not voting. “Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Uyterhoeven why she didn’t speak on the floor in favor of her amendment and why she didn’t ask for a roll call vote on it. “I believe [the] amendment … is an improvement that would make the legislative process more accessible and I will continue to fight for changes like this to increase public accessibility and engagement of the legislative process,” Uyterhoeven responded via e-mail. “Unfortunately, today we didn’t have enough support on the proposed changes.” (A “Yes” vote is for the rules package.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes ALLOW ONE HOUR TO READ CONSOLIDATED House 23-130, rejected a Republican proposal that would increase from 30 minutes to one hour the period given to legislators to read any proposed consolidated amendment to the House budget prior to debate and a vote on it. The consolidated amendment system works as follows: Individual representatives file dozens of amendments on the same general subject matters including local aid, social services and public safety. They are then invited to “subject meetings” in Room 348 where they pitch their amendments to Democratic leaders who then draft lengthy, consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. The House then considers and votes on each consolidated amendment. “This proposed rule change was filed to provide members with more time to read through what are often very lengthy and sometimes complicated amendments,” said sponsor GOP House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Allowing for additional time to review consolidated amendments would help members gain a better understanding of what is actually included in the amendment so they can make a more informed decision when casting their vote.” Opponents of the one-hour rule said the current 30-minute rule has worked well and argued that adding additional time will simply drag out what are already long, often late-at-night budget sessions. They also noted that technology has made it easy for each member to discern whether their individual amendment is included in the consolidated amendment. Rep. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown) argued against the new rule during debate but did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on her opposition to the proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for allowing one hour. A “No” vote is against allowing it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino No No ADOPT LOCAL AID RESOLUTIONS BY MARCH 31 (H 2025) House 23-130, rejected a GOP REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 KWONG, RICKY MEI, SHERMAN BUYER2 KWONG, WINNIE SELLER1 ZOLOT, HOWARD KWOK, STEPHEN R SELLER2 HO, CHEE K proposal that would require the House and Senate to annually adopt by March 31 resolutions stating the minimum amount of local aid the state will give each city and town for that fiscal year. “Due to the timing of the state budget process, cities and towns must often craft their own municipal budgets without knowing how much local aid they will be receiving,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones. “By establishing a minimum baseline for local aid each year before the state budget is finalized, we can give municipal leaders a solid starting point on which to base their budgets.” Opponents of the new rule said the Legislature should inform cities and towns as soon as possible but should not have its hands tied by some arbitrary date. They noted things often change in a matter of days and argued that the Legislature does not know in March what the state’s financial situation will be when a budget is finally approved in May or June. Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) argued against the new rule during debate but did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his opposition to the proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for the March deadline. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino No No HOUSE VOTES TO SEAT DEMOCRAT KRISTIN KASSNER IN 2ND ESSEX DISTRICT House 129-22, voted to seat Democrat Kristin Kassner as the state representative from the 2nd Essex District which covers the North Shore towns of Georgetown, Hamilton, Ipswich, Newbury and Rowley, and one precincts in Topsfield. In a contested recount, she beat incumbent Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra by a single vote. The Democratic-led special committee looking at the matter chose not to review any of the ballots Mirra contested, and its two Democrat members argued that Mirra ceded his ability to subject individual votes to scrutiny by waiting until after the Governor's Council certified the recount results to file his lawsuit. “When, as is true in this matter, a candidate is provided the prescribed time and process to object to ballots prior to certification, the House of Representatives is not a proper forum for calling balls and strikes on challenges to the determination of the intent of individual voters,” wrote the panel’s chairman Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham) and Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown), the other Democratic member, in the majority report. “Allowing such redress runs contrary to our system of government and its attendant commitment to timely election results.” “The 2nd Essex District race was decided by the slimmest possible margin of just one vote separating the two candidates following a recount,” said Rep. Brad Jones, the only Republican on the panel. “Given the number of contested ballots and the margin for human error, I thought it was important for the special committee to review the individual ballots in question to determine whether Ms. Kassner or Mr. Mirra had been properly elected to fill the seat, and filed an order to that effect, which was rejected.” “All parties agree that the House is the sole arbiter in this case, and a ruling by the attorney general in 1891 clearly establishes that the House retains the right to examine the ballots in question,” continued Jones. “Given the acknowledgments that mistakes and human error have been identified, a review by the special Committee of all the challenged ballots is not only warranted but is demanded by the oath of office each of the special committee members, including myself, took on January 4, 2023.” (A “Yes” vote is for seating Krassner. A “No” vote is against seating her.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL More freshly filed bills that have been proposed for consideration in the 2023-2024 session include: MARIJUANA AND FIRST RESPONDERS (SD 2230) – Would require the Cannabis Control Commissionand the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security tostudy and report to the Legislature on the barriers that first responders face about their legal right to use cannabis. “As we move away from cannabis prohibition, we should BHRC | SEE PAGE 20 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. ADDRESS 1 MAUDE ST #11 22-24 CLINTON ST CITY MALDEN MALDEN DATE 01.20.23 01.20.23 PRICE 410000 600000 ׉ 7cassandra://2pCTAHpNtVH5X-Ko6LMeodoH68Xjkqpk7dxjfbM3r7c&`̰cf.H$s:׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Muriel Virginia (Rich) Cosentino Of Malden. Passed away on February 5 th 2023 while surrounded by her loving family and friends. Muriel was born April 27, 1927, the daughter of the late George Rich and Hazel Simpson. Muriel was married for 49 years to Joseph Cosentino who pre-deceased her in 1997. They settled in Malden where they raised their family and she remained there for 65 years. For many years Muriel was the administrative assistant at the Methodist Church of Malden. In her free time, she loved to play piano, she did lots of jigsaw and crossword puzzles and spent her happiest time with her family, friends and wonderful neighbors. Muriel also loved flowers and butterfl ies. Muriel is survived by her children Claire Shea and husband Robert, Frances White and husband Gerald, Marie Murphy and husband Paul, Virginia McAdam and husband Carl, and Lisa Grant. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Lucy Cosentino. She had 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends. Muriel was predeceased by her siblings Doris McCrea, Franklin Simpson, Patricia Mullett and Richard Simpson. Visitation will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Monday February 13th from 5-7pm. Interment to follow on Tuesday February 14th at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Diane M. Rotondi Of Malden. Passed away suddenly on January 29th at the age of 80. Diane was born in Stoneham in 1942, the daughter of Merle and Doris (Russo) Rotondi. A lifelong resident of Malden where she was raised and educated, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1960. She then attended the Chandler School of Business. She went on to become a Legal Secretary for Ropes and Gray Law Firm in Boston. She was with the firm for around 40 years until her retirement in 2008. Diane was a selfl ess person that cared for both of her parents as they aged, and was always there for her brother Bob. She was a longtime communicant of Sacred Hearts Church in Malden. She served as secretary for the Malden Babe Ruth League for many years. In her free time Diane was an avid reader and enjoyed fi ne dining. She is survived by her brother Robert Rotondi of Malden. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Doris Rotondi. Funeral services were held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Thursday, February 2 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, Malden. Interment followed in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to Malden Babe Ruth, 130 Linden Ave, Malden, MA 02148. aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax fi ling requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired in 2022, so I’m wondering if I need to even fi le a tax return this year. Recently Retired Dear Recently, Whether or not you are required to fi le a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source of the income, your age and fi ling status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax fi ling requirement thresholds. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2022 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN HISTORICAL COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, to review and consider the following: Notice of Intent to Demolish Buildings regarding demolition permit application #CMID 051597-2022 for the buildings at the properties known as and numbered, 100 Hospital Road (City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 025 104 401), and 57 Hospital Road (City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 025 105 501), which have been determined to be Significant Buildings, in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 24, Code of City of Malden, the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance, for the purpose of making a determination whether the Buildings on these properties are Preferably Preserved Buildings and the demolition permits should be delayed, in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 24, Code of the City of Malden, the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance. Permit application and plans are available for public review on the City website at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: John Tramondozzi Chair Malden Historical Commission February 3, 10, 2023 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefi ts, unless you are married and fi ling separately – was below the threshold for your fi ling status and age, you may not have to fi le. But if it’s over, you will. • Single: $12,950 ($14,700 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2022). • Married fi ling jointly: $25,900 ($27,300 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $28,700 if you’re both over 65). • Married fi ling separately: $5 at any age. • Head of household: $19,400 ($21,150 if 65 or older). • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $25,900 ($27,300 if 65 or older). To get a detailed breakdown on federal fi ling requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040-SR Instructions for Tax Year 2022,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf. Check Here Too Be aware that there are other fi nancial situations that can require you to fi le a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS fi ling requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2022, owe any special taxes like an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to fi le. You’ll also need to fi le if you’re receiving Social Security benefi ts, and one-half of your benefi ts plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and fi ling jointly. To fi gure all this out, the IRS off ers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to fi le, or if you should fi le because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to fi le a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from fi ling state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very diff erent. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin. org/state-tax-agencies. Tax Preparation Help If you fi nd that you do need to fi le a tax return this year, you can free fi le through the IRS at IRS.gov/FreeFile if your 2022 adjusted gross income was below $73,000. Or, if you need some help, contact the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TCE provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury. gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get tax preparation assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service. Call 888-227-7669 or visit AARP. org/fi ndtaxhelp for more information. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ׉ 7cassandra://fK0Bdy6dHVAxsPdFDbeVbjJoi9hJ1FVdiI33jjFGwoM$`̰cf.H$s;cf.H$s: PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://xB724FOlrG6iqetsJSdbvyxUl-fF9dcwq6wSoOIZKDc }E`)׉ 7cassandra://QAGfhUtMOZ72em-juL_81fw5dVHnG3i3yBSlx0ZPWUI͘`J׉ 7cassandra://z9zija6xqrx07LOlyOo_hdV3EJnYlxV-oocw3q9QKD8+>`̰׉ 7cassandra://wcEtEGLTl3hvA5fAAxgwFYRoY84vfdwQpPdw8ng6l2c[n͠cf6H$sӞט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://tnRxjmui_bFAcAlLXNz5kk1wuY47FqKcfAq8ne8MsME,`)׉ 7cassandra://VG5nlsQsR8igaQEw2_G8n36OJBmVl6p8ful2LNljXAcͨ`J׉ 7cassandra://RnAAC_JN3QYbzASYACFJvPLrbnJs_FzcwBKj8syHx8g4`̰׉ 7cassandra://GlVcXqqu_EVqdyZRa7WHVdAKIExK5oYJZK6KSIjbLj07͠cf7H$sӟנcf7H$sӤ B9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 ensure we do not hold on to pre-existing, bias-driven bans,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “I fi led [the bill] to investigate the existing barriers to fi rst responders’ legal right to use cannabis … The bill would also explore the eff ectiveness of cannabis in treating anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and other traumas.” AIR CONDITIONER USE (SD 2214) – Would prevent a landlord from restricting a tenant’s right to install or use a portable air conditioner so long as the unit is properly installed anddoes not violate building codes or state or federal law; violate the device manufacturer’s written safety guideline; damage the premises; and does not require amperage to power the device that cannot be accommodated by the power service to the building. The bill also directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to analyze whether the state could apply for federal funding to provide cooling assistance for low-income households vulnerable to heat-related illness. “Climate change is altering seasonal temperatures to a point where last summer we experienced one of the worst heat waves in recent memory,” said sponsorSen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford).“At that time, too many residents struggling to keep up with basic cost of living expenses lacked access to proper cooling services, thereby threatening the wellbeing of senior citizens, residents with chronic health conditions, and many others. This bill would diminish barriers currently preventing access to cooling services and hopefully reduce preventable heat-related illnesses.” MUSLIM COMMISSION (S 2376) – Would create an 11-member permanent Commission on the Status of People who Practice Islam to serve as a resource on issues aff ecting American Muslim communities in the Bay State. The duties of the commission include informing the public and leaders of business, education, human services, health care, state and local governments and the communications media of the unique cultural, social, ethnic, economic and educational issues aff ecting American Muslims; fostering unity among the American Muslim community and organizations by promoting cooperation and sharing of information and encouraging collaboration and joint activities; identifying and recommending qualifi ed American Muslims for appointive positions at all levels of government; and assessing programs and practices in all state agencies as they aff ect American Muslims. “Massachusetts is home to many Muslim Americans, and it is long overdue that we look at our inclusion practices and take a step further,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “This bill promotes the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth, and I am confi dent that the commission will do an excellent job researching and ~ Help Wanted ~ Part-time Laborer Wanted. Call Richie at Craftsman Glass, Everett (617) 389-6600 AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 identifying existing issues, and seeking new opportunities as they safeguard the civil rights of American Muslims.” FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION(SD 1946) – Would guarantee free public higher education as a right for all students who have attended a high school in Massachusetts for three or more years and graduated from a Bay State high school. The measure creates a grant program to cover tuition and mandatory fees for Massachusetts residents attending a state public university. For students who meet certain low-income eligibility, the legislation gives additional aid in grants to cover the additional costs of attending the school including room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. “This bill matters because state funding for public higher education in Massachusetts has been cut drastically in the past 20 years resulting in significant tuition and fee increases and one of the fastest-growing student debt burdens in the nation,” said sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). QUOTABLE QUOTE “With nuclear power, we have the technology to provide an abundant source of power to our homes in a cheap, clean and effi cient manner. Our politicians have failed us by enacting policies that lead to nuclear power plant closures without any plans for replacement.” ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Ollie’s Law is crucial animal protection legislation that our commonwealth urgently needs. We care for and love our animals like we do any other family member. The fact that there are no regulations or oversight for an industry that we place so much trust in should be a concern for every citizen.” ---Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) on his legislation creating regulations designed to protect pets in the entire dog daycare and kennel industry. The bill is named in memory of Ollie, a seven-month-old labradoodle puppy who was mauled by a group of dogs at a daycare facility in East Longmeadow and passed away in November 2020 from those injuries. “These grants provide the opportunity to help communities and individuals along their path toward healing and accountability. I’m grateful for the important work that each of these grant recipients do to meet the diverse needs of communities through restorative justice, and for the lasting partnerships that these grants help to build.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing that $380,000 has been awarded to several nonprofi ts across the state to provide restorative justice services in lowincome communities. “The data really tells a story about the direct and downstream impacts COVID has had on students. The ongoing trauma of living through a pandemic has led to more students missing school. The fi nancial insecurity many families have faced in the last few years has contributed to increasing student mobility. Those are just a few examples of how this unprecedented time has led to unforeseen challenges. But we are also seeing schools adapting to the changing needs of students with thoughtfulness and innovation. And, with COVID relief money to spend, many districts are at a pivotal moment for change.” ---Chad d’Entremont, executive director of the Rennie Center which released its annual status report on public education, analyzing trends among students, educators and schools nearly three years after the start of the pandemic. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and briefl ength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 30-February 3, the House met for a total of six hours and 55 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 34 minutes. Mon. 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