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Malden remains one of only 17 communities out of 351 statewide that provides the 30% residential/ owner-occupied tax exemption for its residents While the actual tax rate numbers are going down for 2024 from those previously set in 2023 – $11.70 per $1,000 of assessed value for residential property and $18.21 for comMalden City Council approves new residential and commercial property tax rates Exact tax factor goes down this year, but higher assessed values of properties overall will mean higher tax bills in 2024 By Steve Freker Have a Very Merry Christmas! CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker I t was not being named captain before his senior year. Nate Cramer Malden City Assessor mercial/industrial property (CIP) – homeowners and business owners will still be paying more in property taxes moving forward next year. The new rates represent a decrease in last year’s tax factor, which was set at $12.19 per $1,000/assessed value for Malden residential RATES | SEE PAGE 9 Family, friends say goodbye to Malden teen who lost his life in crash Robert ‘Bobby’ J. Giardino, 18, mourned by fellow students at Northeast Metro Tech By Steve Freker B obby Giardino was a “truck guy” who loved working on his vehicle and also was on his way to becoming a skilled plumber thanks to his training at Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefi eld. Tragedy struck on December 6 when he was involved in a fatal crash while driving in the woods in Middleton. The 18-year-old Malden resident was off -roading with three of his friends when his pickup overturned. Bobby later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital, accordCRASH | SEE PAGE 10 Robert ‘Bobby’ J. Giardino ing to police. The three other teens who were passengers in the vehicle Not making some key tackle or a “lineman’s dream” interception. It wasn’t even starting both ways as a junior in Malden High’s fi rst game ever played at Fenway Park just over a year ago. None of those. Here is Jerrell Calixte’s most memorable experience as a four-year Varsity Football Player for Malden High School: “I had played Pop Warner in my former city, in Somerville, and I liked it until they said I could not be a running back. I was always bigger than the other kids on my team, but I loved to play running back, getting away from tackles and scoring touchdowns. “I stopped playing when they tried to switch me to a lineman because of my size,” the Malden High senior football co-captain recalled. CAPTAIN | SEE PAGE 10 Jerell Calixte and his family, pictured from left to right: brother, Travis, girlfriend, Elizabeth, Jerell, Proud Mom, Sharon and sister, Tara. Senator Lewis Helps Launch “Be Kind!” Public Awareness Campaign E Friday, December 22, 2023 Malden High football captain Jerrell Calixte honored by Malden Fire Dept. Tornado senior lineman receives fi rst-ever ‘True Grit’ Award from Chief Froio and Malden Fire Dept. Senator Lewis joined the Massachusetts (DCR), Friends of the Middlesex Fells, and other local organizations and residents to celebrate the launch of Be Kind (Photos are curtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.) Special to Th e Advocate S TONEHAM—State Senator Jason Lewis recently joined the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Friends of the Middlesex Fells, and other local organizations and residents to celebrate the launch of Be Kind!, a new public awareness campaign encouraging visitors to the state park system to act with kindCAMPAIGN | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://bN9sN8-velaKIzfvkJyYO222AXGbAgV719KtIY_dcIk/`̰eIh@_eIh@_ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://4paP-4uoc1srd5ZNZN0HiQCzNga77YAjUYeNtoq3wRM+`)׉ 7cassandra://9c_cSMf_8KCkRLOeElU3Q7Uh1cc6Na7vTDymIlARey0͔`J׉ 7cassandra://SqrLFH-scvovf5y0GJTnb3XE1u0pcmsUpxFjs2fky6E*`̰eKh@_.ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://jD2sDtsaCQD97IX67lV12L2YGOPmCskycysb31URyAE3x`)׉ 7cassandra://3vqyoeydIxrquyn5JMikf_v1-_oYKgPaNPmTxLA0a1A͛`J׉ 7cassandra://n0WKOWYWcjMTqz-fAG3VWEh-t-hMxv_Je7Ed5QjV3TE/`̰eKh@_/נeKh@_5́O9ׁHhttp://Mass.govׁ ׁ Ј׉ELPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Grand Opening of High Expectations M ayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening celebration for High Expectations, an English language school located at 2 Florence St. They initially opened in 2015 at 67 Summer St. with a focus on college counseling and test preparation but soon realized a much greater need in the community for English as a Second Language. The school became accredited in 2019 by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. In 2022, it was certified by the Department of Homeland Security to admit F1 visa students. The school currently offers an Intensive English Language Program to international students and local immigrants. An increase in enrollment created the need for expansion, and they relocated to 2 Florence St., a 16,500-square-foot facility on two floors. They currently enroll 285 full-time students and employ 15 faculty members and 12 staff/administrators. They expect the number of students and employees to continue to rise in 2024. For more information, including hours of operation, and registration, please visit www.highexpectationsusa.com. Malden native Jordan Samuels ’14 Inducted into Boston College High School Athletic Hall of Fame Shown from left to right: Tom Conley, Athletic Director; Jordan Samuels ’14; Grace Cotter Regan, President; and Adam Lewis, Principal. B OSTON – Boston College High School is proud to announce that Malden native Jordan Samuels ’14 was recently inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s hard to imagine a more Mayor Gary Christenson with High Expectations owner Lynn Leonard (with scissors, third from left) along with staff and employees (Photo courtesy of the City of Malden) Mayor Christenson seeks Member of Public Works Commission M ayor Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill a vacancy on the Public Works Commission. The three-member Commission provides general supervision and oversight of the Public Works Department. The Commission also issues curb cut permits, provides for the removal of solid waste, sets water and sewer rates and considers applications for abatement of water and sewer bills. Public Works Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor with City Council confirmation and serve a term of three years. The Commission meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at City Hall, but may schedule additional meetings, as needed. Meetings are generally scheduled in the late afternoon or early evening for the convenience of residents. To apply to the Public Works Commission, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full by clicking here: www.cityofmalden. org/BCApplication. Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden. org for additional questions. The deadline for accepting applications is Thursday, December 21, 2023. accomplished athlete to walk the halls of BC High than Jordan Samuels. As a three-sport athlete and Paul Hunter Outstanding Athlete award winner, Samuels excelled on both the soccer field and track, but it was the track where he found his passion and thrill for competition. Coming of a remarkable successful 2013/2014 winter track season, the senior captain and his teammates knew they had talent across the disciplines and worked to instill confidence in making a run at the state title. Saturday practice and IHOP planning sessions had the seniors strategizing and committing to their goal. Samuels led the charge with personal records across every event. As early as his sophomore year, Samuels was crowned ISTA and NEPSTA champion in the triple jump, 100-meter hurdles, and 300-meter hurdles. His junior year, the first-place finishes continued in both winter and spring track with conference and state victories in the 100- and 110-meter hurdles, 300-and-400-meter hurdles, and triple jump. By senior year, he was the reigning MIAA, MSTCA, Catholic Conference, and New England champion in the 110-meter hurdles and triple jump. The elusive state team title slipped through the cracks with an injury Samuels incurred early in the meet, but the team rallied, finding points by having guys step up in every event – a team effort that left a bond for a lifetime. Samuels headed across the city of Boston to Northeastern University where his winning ways continued, always carrying the spirit of the Eagles with him. He remains on the all-time leaderboard at Northeastern in the 60-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles, and both the indoor and outdoor triple jump. Samuels was inducted alongside the following 2023 honorees, each of whom was recognized for their significant contributions to the BC High athletic program: • Marc Thibeault ’05, Baseball • Mike Roy ’05, Golf • Peter Cronin ’13, Hockey • Ian Yanulis ’13, Lacrosse • Luke Catarius ’13, Football • Bill Stebbins ’95, Tennis • 1994 Tennis Doubles, Bill Stebbins ’95 and Dennis Ryan ’94 • 2002 Hockey Team • 2007 Basketball Team In addition, the school’s highest athletic honors, the Paul J. Hunter '53 Man for Others Award and the James E. Cotter '55 Courage Award, were bestowed upon two very deserving members of the BC High Community during the induction ceremony. The Paul J. Hunter '53 Man for Others Award, given annually to a person who shows leadership in community, church, and profession, was presented posthumously to Jack MacKinnon ’58. The James E. Cotter '55 Courage Award, which is presented to a member of the BC High community in recognition of courage in the face of adversity, tenacious spirit, and force of will, was presented to Patrick McGee ’98. About Boston College High School: Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men in grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1863, the school enrolls more than 1,400 students from more than 100 communities in eastern Massachusetts. For more information, please visit bchigh.edu. ׉ 7cassandra://SqrLFH-scvovf5y0GJTnb3XE1u0pcmsUpxFjs2fky6E*`̰eIh@_׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 3 In Malden, Healey-Driscoll Administration announces investment in early literacy O n December 20, the HealeyDriscoll Administration announced at the Mystic Valley YMCA an award of $850,000 to four organizations to increase access to evidence-based and culturally responsive literacy supports for Massachusetts preschoolers, enhancing school readiness and future academic achievement. These initiatives include coaching and professional development for districts focused on universal preschool and identifying preschool language and literacy assessments for districts to use, as well as creating a Preschool to Kindergarten Transition Toolkit to support children of all abilities. Also on December 20, Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw, Malden Mayor Christenson and State Representatives Steven Ultrino and Paul Donato visited preschool classrooms to see an early literacy lesson, as well as discause of the simple, yet profound reality that establishing literacy skills early is not only foundational to the remainder of that students’ education, it is foundational to the remainder of his or her life,” said Secretary Tutwiler. “I am proud that our agencies are working together to further expand eff orts to our preschoolers, setting up our youngest students for lifelong learning and success. We have to get this right.” Through a new multiShown from left to right: Malden Superintendent of Schools Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Mayor Gary Christenson, Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw, Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, and State Representatives Paul Donato and Steve Ultrino (Photo Courtesy of the city of Malden) and strategies backed by evidence,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “The Healey-Driscoll administration is prioritizing evidence-based early literacy bepronged, cross-agency eff ort by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Administration is increasing access to evidence-based and culturally responsive early literacy programming for EEC programs. Some funding will be used to assess the early education and preschool fi eld to better understand where high-quality literacy materials and professional development should be targeted. Other funds will go toward increasing access to preschool language and literacy assessments so educators can identify where students are struggling and make informed adjustments. This investment will also support the Massachusetts Preschool to Kindergarten Transition Toolkit development to guide planning for children of all abilities across the state’s early education system. Together, these eff orts will create more high-quality learning enINVESTMENT | SEE PAGE 19 Early literacy event in Malden at the Mystic Valley YMCA (Photos courtesy of Mass.gov) cuss how the state’s Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) is supporting Malden to expand access to high-quality preschool in public and community-based settings. “Literacy is foundational to a student’s ability to succeed in school and beyond,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our administration is committed to improving early literacy— and we’re starting by expanding this effort into our preschool classrooms. We’re taking a data-informed approach to push eff ective literacy strategies, high quality curriculum, and professional development that can improve learning outcomes for all of our students.” “Our administration is approaching early literacy with urgency. 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The projects, which are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), include $13 million to redesign the elevation of the dam and $15 million for the renovation of Draw Seven Park including construction of a flood control berm to prevent coastal flooding. Undersecretary for Environment Stephanie Cooper and DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo joined the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyWRA) and local legislators in Somerville on Tuesday to make the announcement. Tuesday’s announcement is the culmination of collaborative efforts by DCR, MyWRA, community members and officials from Somerville, Cambridge and Everett to identify vulnerabilities in the area and ways to advance climate resiliency. “The impacts of climate change are very much upon us,” said Governor Maura Healey. “It’s a priority of our administration to invest in our vital infrastructure so that our residents are protected as sea levels rise Our 51st Anniversary Chris - 2023 Undersecretary for Environment Stephanie Cooper and DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo, shown at the podium, joined the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyWRA) and local legislators in Somerville on Tuesday to make the announcement.(Courtesy photo) and extreme weather increases. Every dollar we spend on resilience today is an investment in our future.” “Draw Seven Park represents an important avenue for urban residents to enjoy our waterfront,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These investments also give us an opportunity to rethink the surrounding area while promoting resilience. Communities across Massachusetts are strained by the cost of aging infrastructure. Our partnerships with communities like Everett, Cambridge, and Somerville are critical to protecting our residents.” “The Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to ensuring that our communities are resilient and have the necessary tools to mitigate the impacts of climate change that we continue to see across Massachusetts,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “The Draw Seven Park and Amelia Earhart Dam projects will ensure resilience in several cities and towns in the Greater Boston area by eliminating a flood pathway, ensuring we can preserve these areas for generations to come.” “Mitigating the effects of climate change is critical to building safe and healthy communities and preserving our natural and recreational resources,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “This funding will enable us to completely transform Draw Seven Park, creating new recreational opportunities and raise the Amelia Earhart Dam to protect an area that would be at significant risk of flooding due to climate change, if left untouched.” Happy Holidays! Based on a 2018 feasibility study, DCR determined that future sea level rise would inundate the AED and initiated planning efforts to eliminate flood pathways and the risk of coastal flooding in the Mystic River Watershed. The AED and Draw Seven Park projects will raise the dam and adjoining land by several feet to eliminate the Mystic River flood pathway, better protecting the surrounding areas of Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Everett, Malden, Medford, and Somerville from coastal flooding. “We are absolutely thrilled to see these two projects funded,” said Julie Wormser, Senior Policy Advisor with the Mystic River Watershed Association.“Concerns about the role of the dam and Draw 7 Park in protecting upstream communities from flooding was one of the major reasons the 20-community Resilient Mystic Collaborative came together in 2018.” “People across our state face an increased risk of flooding due to the climate crisis, especially people of color and individuals with low income, and projects like these are exactly what we need to be doing to protect our residents,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico. “This investment is critical for the well-being of our coastal communities, and it benefits our environment, workforce, businesses, and residents. I want to thank the HealeyDriscoll Administration, city officials, and the Mystic River Watershed Association for prioritizing these resilience projects that will safeguard environmental justice communities from flooding.” “This is a great day for Draw 7 Park, The Amelia Earhart Dam and the cities and towns within the Mystic River Watershed,” said Representative Dan Ryan. “These federal funds will go DAM | SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://X8rw8sk2LgIi7mFnAYMJRzwtncb23yxKQAqlbG7l79Q0*`̰eIh@_׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 5 Mass. Memories Road Show is coming to Malden! Informational meeting: Monday, Jan. 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom M alden Reads in collaboration with the City of Malden, Urban Media Arts and the Malden Public Library proudly announce that UMass Boston will bring the Mass. Memories Road Show to Malden on Saturday, April 27, at the Malden Senior & Teen Community Center. Photos from family reunions, special events, candid shots or formal, recent or old – from Malden or from anywhere in the world – are all welcome and will be added to a statewide digital collection. Everyone, whether living here for a day or for generations, contributes to the strength and diversity of the Malden community and is encouraged to participate and share up to three photographs that have special meaning to them and the story behind each photo. The public is invited to an informational meeting, held via Zoom, to learn more about the Malden Mass. Memories Road Show and how to get involved. All community and cultural organizations are invited to join the outreach effort to ensure that a rich and representative portrait of the whole city is documented at the event. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024, 7:008:30 p.m. To register for this event, access urbanmediaarts.org/malden-mass-memories-road-show. The Mass. Memories Road Show is a free statewide, eventbased, participatory archiving program that documents people, places and events in Massachusetts history through family photographs and stories. Archivists and public historians in University Archives and Special Collections in the Joseph P. Healey Library at UMass Boston collaborate with local planning teams and volunteers to organize free public events where individuals bring photographs to be copied and included in a digital archive at openarchives.umb.edu. Contributors are invited to describe the photographs in their own words. In addition, they may choose to share “the story behind the photos” on video, have their own “keepsake photo” taken, receive advice on caring for their family photos and learn from one another about the history of their community. The April 27 event will be Memories Road Show staff ed by professionals, historians, archivists and trained Malden volunteers who will guide participants through the various stations at the event. All ages will be welcome, and participants may attend at any time from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Since its launch in 2004, the Mass. Memories Road Show has digitized more than 12,000 photographs and stories from across the state, creating a unique educational resource for future generations. For further information about the Mass. Memories Road Show, visit blogs.umb.edu/ massmemories. To learn more about the Malden version of the event, visit urbanmediaarts.org/malden-massmemories-road-show. For questions, email Anne at anne@umaverse.org. 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He's Gary, Greg, Steve, and Mark's talented middle brother. I have known him as a dear friend of mine and my family for many years now. He's one of Josephine's 5 little boys and he has kindly agreed to share his Christmas morning memories with us: "My memories of Christmas growing up are more of a picture I have in my mind’s eye of every year with me and my brothers. I remember that feeling I had of anticipation on Christmas eve and finding it impossible to fall asleep. Knowing we were not allowed to leave our room because if Santa found us up when he came by, he would not leave us any presents! Then, finally, waking up and racing out to the living room and seeing the most wonderful sight a kid could see…a mountain of presents perfectly placed cascading down from the bottom of the tree. A few feet away was my mother asleep on the couch in her bathrobe with an empty cup of coffee on the table. That image of my mom is the most lasting these days. Thinking back on how much love and effort she put in to making sure her boys had the most special Christmas morning every year never fails to put a smile on my face." Malden Musings Christmas Edition Redux: The year, 1943 - Americans were fighting for their way of life. Maldonians included. We came together as a nation with an indomitable spirit led by what would later be christened (by Tom Brokaw) as, "the greatest generation." The free world would not bend. Lawrence A. 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This prayer offered up by the New York Life Insurance Company in a 1943 Life Magazine full-page ad illustrates what the Christmas Season has meant to generations of Americans through the best and worst of times: "Let us pray that strength and courage abundant be given to all who work for a world of reason and understanding. That the good that lies in every man's heart may day by day be magnified. That men will come to see more clearly not that which divides them, but that which unites them. That each hour may bring us closer to a final victory, not of nation over nation, but of man over his own evils and weaknesses. That the true spirit of this Christmas Season - its joy, its beauty, its hope, and above all its abiding faith - may live among us. That the blessings of peace be ours - the peace to build and grow, to live in harmony and sympathy with others, and to plan for the future with confidence." My semiannual list of fabulous holiday season related songs - some familiar, some not so much: • "Santa Claus" - The Sonics • "Xmas Done Got Funky" - Jimmy Jules & The Nuclear Soul System w/Jackie Spencer • "Merry Christmas Baby" - Otis Redding • "If We Make It Through December" - Merle Haggard • "X-mas (It Sure Doesn't Feel Like)" - the Dogmatics • "Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)" - The Ramones • "Christmas Is the Time to say 'I love you'" - Billy Squier • "Christmas In Jail – Ain't That a Pain" - Leroy Carr • "Little Drummer Boy /Silent Night /Auld Lang Syne" - Jimi Hendrix • "Can This Be Christmas" - The Falcons • "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" - Thurl Ravenscroft • "Gee Whiz...It's Christmas" - Carla Thomas • "River" - Joni Mitchell • "Just a Lonely Christmas" - Moonglows Extreme founding member, Malden's very own, Gary Cherone, loves the Christmas season. Gary is the guy who wrote the Billboard #1 hit ('More Than Words'), sold over 20 million records worldwide, and commanded the stage at the 1991 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert like he was boss of bosses! Young Mike Cherone on Christmas morning I'm talking about the skinny little kid from Highland Ave who dreamed a dream that came true, and in the process, made Josephina an 'extremely' proud mom (pun intended). Gary was the one with the awkward set shot always leaving his feet too early. The one with an obsessive love for Kong Gorilla. The one who never, ever forgot his Malden roots. With that said, yes - I am biased. I have been a fanboy since the first time I heard "Mutha." Since that first chance encounter in 1979 standing outside my house on Charles St with my brother David, "you should come see my band play some time." I was all in. Gary had charisma (or "rizz" as the kids say today). Extreme may not have set the world on fire (although they are doing a good job of it right now with the release of their newest album, "6"). They were not Elvis, the Beatles, or the Rolling Stones but the music world and those of us that still have a love for guitar, drums, and bass with an enigmatic front man appreciate that they were always honest and true with their music. Gary's vocation in life was music. He was all in. Turns out he was one of the fortunate ones. Many came before him (many came after) with that same dream, but the stars were aligned for Amerige Park's most famous son. He went all in because it always came from the heart. And because he was a little mishigas! Most "artists" are! Which brings this long-winded diatribe somewhat full circle. His ode to the holiday season, 'Christmas Time Again,' was released in 1992 on A&M Records as part of an E.P. single with 'Stop the World.' Gary may not have been the "Shakespeare of rock n roll" as his ex-bandmate (the late) Eddie Van Halen once proclaimed but he strived to always make a difference with his lyrics - like many of his musical heroes before him. It is a beautifully written, sentimental tune clocking in at 5:07 that was lost in the early '90's shuffle that was the world of pop and rock. It should not be lost. It should be played every year at Christmas time (even on WJIB!). It should take its rightful place alongside all the other great holiday standards that have become holiday earworms in our lives. Forget all you know about Extreme. The pretty boy image. Nuno Bettencourt's iconic stature in the shredding world. The ill-advised "heavy metal" label that was thrown at them and stuck. Listen to this song. Listen to the sincerity in Gary's voice as he sings this composition to his favorite day - the honesty in the lyrics. Listen to what is in Gary's heart and to a song written from the soul of a man who made art his career. Merry Christmas G Man, keep on rockin'! As Peter Falk's iconic TV character 'Columbo' would say "Just one more thing sir" - my late mother (Dorothy) - left a huge hole in our hearts - hard to believe - eight years now - loved this quote when I originally printed it that I am again bringing it back to life for this holiday season. The Christmas season that she so much looked forward to. My mother was special. She was adored by all and had a knack for making each person feel special (whether she liked you or not!). Our friends became her friends over the years, and she just might have fed every one of them. The Facebook MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://sq7sYzxhCyfopHhEgoWtT3PMEsWeZqgxnTGZ8LeVtFk*`̰eIh@_׉EwTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 7 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Updates T he December meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held last Monday, December 11, at Melrose First Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. There were two classes in the morning: making money ties with Linda Camberlain using brand-new 16 one dollar bills with origami techniques; making Smurf ornaments and Santa hats taught by Gerri Tremonte. After the classes, a general meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022-2023 Secret Pals were revealed and new Secret Pals for 2023-2024 were given out to those members wanting to participate. Ev425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 Linda Camberlain taught origami one dollar bills tie. (Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) Gerri Tremonte taught Smurf ornaments and Santa Hats. Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) DAM | FROM PAGE 4 a long way in protecting our shorelines from future storm surges as we collectively plan for a more accessible, ecologically friendly lower Mystic. I want to thank Undersecretary Cooper, DCR Commissioner Arrigo, our municipal partners and especially the Mystic River Watershed Association for their vision and leadership on this issue.” The AED, built in 1966, prevents tidal flooding of the Mystic River Basin between the dam in Somerville and the Upper Mystic Lake Dam 6-miles upriver in Arlington and Medford. The Mystic River Basin includes the Mystic and Malden Rivers and Alewife Brook. The dam raise project design will take into account the anticipated impacts of sea level rise and climate change, enabling it to continue to prevent coastal flooding well into the future. The design of the project is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026, with construction expected to begin shortly after. The complete renovation of Draw Seven Park will include construction of a flood control berm to prevent coastal flooding, that in coordination with the AED project, will make the area more resilient to climate change. The park’s redesign includes many benefits to the community and the environment including maintaining and enhancing connections to the rest of the Mystic River Reservation, as well as to the newly completed path extension to Alford Street in Charlestown. The paths will connect Somerville to Everett and the Northern Strand Trail via the future Mystic River pedestrian bridge to Everett. The project will restore the park shoreline for stability, habitat value, and flood protection. The redesign will include inclusive and welcoming natural and recreational resources including paths for walking with viewing, bench seating, and overlook areas, a new lawn, and a renovated fishing pier. The project will also include more than 100 new trees to provide shade for visitors. The Draw Seven project is currently in the permitting phase and is anticipated to go to bid by summer 2024, with construction expected to start in spring 2025. Together, these projects will revive and improve a long-uneryone was excited about the holidays and enjoyed the social time after the meeting to talk with their friends. Our next meeting will be held January 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church. All artists and crafters are welcome. We have members from 10 cities and towns around Melrose , from Chelsea to Winchester. If you have questions, would like more information about the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society, call our Membership Chair, Dorothy Iudice, at 781-662-2099. 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The benefi ciary organizations encompassed the Medford Family Network, Junior Aid Association of Malden, and Medford High School. Schools in Malden that will be recipients of the gift cards are the Early Learning Center, Ferryway and Forestdale. These distributed gift cards serve as vital assistance for families grappling with food insecurities, facilitating the provision of gifts and addressing additional family needs. This philanthropic endeavor owes its realization to the generous contributions made by the esteemed members of the Medford-Malden Elks. A profound expression of gratitude is extended to Maria Carella, Tara Layne and Larry Murphy from the Elks Lodge for their instrumental roles in orchestrating this impactful initiative. Let it be acknowledged: Elks Care, Elks Share! Medford-Malden Elks Lodge members with President of Junior Aid Association of Malden Susan Higgins and Corresponding Secretary Paula Higgins Medford-Malden Elks Lodge members with President of Medford Family Network Caroline Cohen Medford-Malden Elks Lodge members with representatives from the Medford Family Network, Junior Aid Association of Malden, and Medford High School Medford-Malden Elks Lodge members with Medford High School teachers Cambridge Health Alliance opens Community Behavioral Health Center in Malden C ambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston's metro-north communities, opened a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) location at its Malden Care Center (195 Canal St. in Malden). This is one of 25 designated Community Behavioral Health Centers operating statewide as part of an initiative launched by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts earlier this year to expand access to routine, urgent and crisis treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. This is CHA’s second CommuNeed 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? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 nity Behavioral Health Center site, having opened its fi rst site at CHA Cambridge Hospital in January. Like the Cambridge location, the Malden CBHC site off ers Behavioral Health Urgent Care daily, with same-day evaluation and referral to treatment. It also provides outpatient services in person and through video visits. There is a 24-hour phone line (833-222-2030) for people in crisis. CHA will also continue to provide 24/7 mobile crisis services in individuals’ homes, schools or other community locations throughout Cambridge, Somerville, Malden, Everett and Medford. With these new services in place, CHA has two main outpatient psychiatry locations designed to get people connected to behavioral health treatment more quickly. Patients will also have access to additional support as needed, including specialty care, case management, recovery coaches, and peer specialist services. The CHA CBHCs serve the communities of Cambridge, Everett, Malden, Medford and Somerville. Since January 2023, at the Cambridge CBHC site there have been more than 6,500 visits by individuals in crisis, who received immediate evaluation and treatment, and over 1,000 mobile visits to individuals in crisis in community locations. “The CBHC has increased access to timely behavioral health services, providing care when individuals need it most, providing a safe and eff ective alternative to utilizing emergency departments for treatment of routine and urgent behavioral health problems and improving access to needed ongoing services,” said CHA Interim Chair and Chief of Psychiatry Carl Fulwiler, MD, PhD. CHA has expertise in primary care, specialty care and mental health/substance use services, as well as caring for diverse and complex populations. It includes two hospital campuses, a network of primary care and specialty practices and the Cambridge Public Health Department. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://JVav2OqSKaKQK09lqKsxR4hXQ-7JNNjkfwy6XwHmYPY,`̰eIh@_׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 9 RATES | FROM PAGE 1 property owners and $18.68 for CIP owners. But another dramatic, year-to-year surge in Malden assessed property values means that local property owners will see an increase in their tax bills. In Malden, the Advocate has calculated, the average single-family homeowner will see an increase of approximately $555 in their annual property tax bill. Using the fi gures provided, it is estimated the average single-family homeowner – using the 30% residential exemption – will pay $5,332 for 2024 in municipal property taxes. That is based on the speculated increase in average assessed value of a single-family home in Malden, which jumped about 4% to $628,000. That is an independent number, not offi cially from municipal estimations. This past year, using an assessed annual single-home value of $605,000 in Malden, the average single-family homeowner, using the $12.19 per $1,000 of assessed valuation paid $4,777 in residential property tax, using the figures provided and factoring the 30% residential exemption. The City Council heard from Cramer on a variety of facdown on a number of points of interest regarding Malden’s residential and commercial industrial property stock: — “For the fi rst time, Malden’s Property tax logo tors that go into determining the property tax rates, and several Councillors, including City Council President Barbara Murphy (Ward 5), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) and Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, requested a deeper explanation of the “lower tax rate number/ higher assessed property values” dichotomy. “That’s the question I get asked the most when the tax rate shifts, especially downward – ‘Why don’t our taxes go down if the rates are lower?’” Councillor Murphy said, “And then I explain about the property assessments and how they work.” Councillor Linehan echoed Councillor Murphy. “That’s the question every one of my constituents seems to have this time of year,” Councillor Linehan said. “It is important information.” Cramer gave a detailed runtotal city assessed property value has surpassed $10 billion,” Cramer revealed, citing the fi gure of $10,505,789,439. Last year’s total assessed value was about $9.8 billion, Cramer said. — Malden’s total allowable tax levy for 2024 is $109,325,449, Cramer said, the maximum being 2.5% higher than last year’s levy, under Proposition 2 ½. Councillors Spadafora and Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) both reiterated the fact that Malden is approximately 90% residential to 10% CIP. Both strongly stated that 1) Malden must continue working to expand its CIP tax base and 2) Malden must work to retain what it already has. “We cannot aff ord to lose anything that we already have in our city,” Councillor Spadafora said. “We must continue to seek ways to promote our city and to increase our commercial/industrial tax base. It is crucial for our city right now and moving forward,” said O’Malley, who represents the greater Malden Square area. Cramer made another salient point regarding the CIP tax base. “Assessed values for CIP properties are lower this year. They are taking a hit,” Cramer said, noting that it has become a trend across the Commonwealth due to decreased demand and use which started during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 and has continued to a certain extent since. 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Jerrell and his family moved to Malden. COVID-19 wiped out the freshman fall of 2020, and he started what looked like a short-lived Malden High football career in September of 2021. “It was my sophomore year and it was the fi rst week of school. I had gone to a couple of football practices and I decided it just wasn’t for me,” Calixte said, “so I quit.” Fortunately for Calixte, Malden Head Coach Witche Exilhomme was not having any of that. “He [Coach Exilhomme] came to the school and started looking for me. I will always remember – he came right up to me and started The Coin Toss before the 136th Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Day Game featuring Malden High senior captain Jerrell Calixte. telling me all the reasons why I should play football,” Calixte said. “He never even asked me why I wanted to quit the team.” “I guess he did not see my reasons as being important at the time,” the Malden High senior said. “He was right. Now I can see that. Everything he said was true.” Calixte went back to practice that afternoon, and he has not looked back since. Two years later, the big 6-3, 270, two-way tackle has gone from questioning his football future to building his case to football recruiters at the Division 2 and Division 3 collegiate level. “He did a complete turnMalden Public Schools Director of Physical Education and Athletics Charlie Conefrey and Malden High football captain Jerrell Calixte. (Courtesy Photos/Malden Public Schools Athletics) Malden Public Schools Director of Physical Education and Athletics Charlie Conefrey, Jerrell Calixte and Malden Fire Chief Steve Froio. around, in school particularly, and he has become a real leader both on and off the fi eld,” said Malden Public Schools Director of Physical Education and Athletics Charlie Conefrey. On the fi eld, Calixte was one of Malden’s most consistent players – and most positive, leadership-wise – despite the ups and downs of an overall tough season that did not always go the way it was expected. “It was not a season that went smoothly most of the time, but Jerrell kept going and kept working,” Conefrey said, “and he kept encouraging his teammates. That means everything in a demanding sport like football.” Calixte also made Honor Roll grades on his First Quarter report card. “That was the most important, we are very proud,” his mother, Sharon, said. For his superlative perforCRASH | FROM PAGE 1 were also injured in the crash. One was injured critically and is believed to be still hospitalized as a result. Family and friends said goodbye to Bobby this past Saturday, December 16, when visiting hours were held, followed by a prayer service at the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home on Main Street in Malden. Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent David DiBarri called Bobby’s passing “a tragic loss” immediately after word spread about the accident. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our students,” DiBarri said in a release to the public.” Our hearts go out to [Bobby’s] family mance in some trying times, Calixte on Tuesday afternoon was presented a major award, given in an inaugural setting for the fi rst time: the 2023 “True Grit” Football Award, presented by Malden Fire Chief Steve Froio, on behalf of the Malden Fire Department. Chief Froio made the presentation personally at the Malden Central Fire Station on Salem Street, right across the street from Malden High School. Chief Froio, himself a former Malden High football captain, Class of 1990, coincidentally, was this year’s “honored alumnus” guest speaker at the traditional “Burning of the Cleat” ceremony at the last practice of the 2023 season in November. “We wanted to keep building that great relationship we have here in the city of Malden between the Fire Department and the youth of Malden,” Chief Froio said. “This was another way to do that and we will make this an annual award.” “We are very pleased to have such a fi ne young student-athlete as Jerrell Calixte as our fi rst recipient,” the Chief added. In attendance at the ceremony Tuesday was Jerrell Calixte and his mother, Sharon, brother Travis, sister Talia and his aunt, along with Conefrey, assistant football coach Alishaan and Recreation Department Coordinator Joe Levine, who has been instrumental in forging meaningful relationships between the city’s public safety department and the youth and school players and teams of Malden. “I am very grateful to the Malden Fire Department and Chief Froio for honoring me with this award,” said Calixte, who also received a new Apple tablet as well as the inaugural “True Grit Award” plaque for his football contributions. “I appreciate Coach Witche, Coach Alishaan, Mr. Conefrey, Joe Levine and of course my mom and my family, friends and everyone who has helped me along the way.” and friends.” Supt. DiBarri said at the time that resources were in place and available at the school for anyone who needed them to cope “as emotions and grief come in all forms.” Bobby was a senior majoring in plumbing at Northeast Metro Tech and worked for Powder House Plumbing while attending school. He was the loving son of David P. Giardino and Ana (Cunha) Giardino. He was the grandson of Robert A. Giardino and leaves aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, co-workers, his special friends the “Truck Mafi a” and his dog Snuff y. He was also the grandson of the late Lorraine (Jackson) Giardino and Joseph and Maria (Cabral) Cunha. ׉ 7cassandra://_NqtNf7j757eOVZh3xZX7BIatROm38nID9oQ2isYdqo)`̰eIh@_׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 11 W e wish you a Merry Christmas Steven Ultrino State Representative State Representative Paul J. 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Mass Badge Liaisons Jeffrey and Edna DeDeo are shown during Saturday night’s Mass Badge toy drive at Anthony’s of Malden. Mass Badge member Michael Scaramozza, his wife Gayle Scaramozza and Disc Jockey Michael Gaeta. Dandee Donut General Manager Dave Ferrara and Quinn Hennessy with event organizers Joseph Internicola and Raoul Goncalves. Shown from left to right: Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., Mass Badge President Raoul Goncalves and Mass Badge Vice President Joseph Internicola. Shown from left to right: Quinn Hennessy, Anthony’s of Malden Server Kerri Gennetti, Dandee Donut General Manager Dave Ferrara, server Stacey Ranaghan and Paul Dusablon. Mass Badge Liaisons Jeffrey DeDeo and Fausto Pereira, Mass Badge co-founder/President Raoul Goncalves and retired State Police Trooper Marcell Strain The raffle prizes garnered attention. Mass Badge members Ashley Nogueira and Johandy Gonzalez drew the raffle for a big screen television. Shown from left to right: guests Fernanda Oliveira, Flavia Rodrigues, Duiles Rodrigues, Suelene Caetano, Rute Alves and Águia DeOliveira. Kerry Marchese and Mass Badge Community Liaison Marcia Pretto Malden Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriela Snyder Stelmack (at left) with Everett Constituent Services Aide Cheryl Cole. Proud wife Deena and coorganizer Mass Badge Vice President Joseph Internicola, Jr., a Revere Police Sgt. Guests Lucia Magny and Enzo Paes Santa arrived to greet guests. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Mass Badge’s Founder and President, Everett Police Officer Raoul Goncalves and his girlfriend, Kelly Marchese ׉ 7cassandra://wgVUDs8gYipnmzt3ORVe5Hw6Itd0R9_vpsZOFoMorwQ1`̰eIh@_׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 13 Blind Chief Motorsport crew encourages students to never give up By Tara Vocino T he only blind crew chief in all of motorsport — Jay Blake — gave an uplifting message to students about never giving up last Friday morning inside the auditorium. A native of Marston Mills, Mass., he had an industrial accident in Boston, causing him to lose his sight, sense of smell and taste. With a passion for racing and support from his brother Jay, they launched the Follow a Dream Racing team, which competes in NHRA drag racing nationally. Blake speaks to schools across the country delivering his message of the five tools for success. Senior Raquel Machado greets Blake. Blake signs a flyer for senior Latoya Pierre. Kevin Nguyen by the motorsports car. Organizer/transitional program teacher David DePlacido with Blake. Malden High School LCSW Melanie Solomon, Jay Blake and junior Laila Abellard. Students got to see the race car. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The Blue and Gold reporters Robert Stead and Aiden Luciano interviewed Blake for the Malden High School newspaper. Students listened on last Friday inside the Malden High School auditorium. Dom's Sausage Co. of Malden Featured in new Brookline Bank Business Brief Video (B oston, MA) December 14, 2023 — Brookline Bank announced today that Dom’s Sausage is featured in a new Business Brief video https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=qfQhc-P1NPc . Located in Malden, Massachusetts, Dom’s is a third-generation local business run by Domenic Botticelli and his sisters Elizabeth Botticelli and Melanie Botticelli Fusco – the grandchildren of founder Angelo “Buddy” Botticelli. Today, Dom’s touts a full-service deli, butcher, catering service, and nationwide wholesale distribution. The video illustrates how Dom’s has evolved since its start as a sausage company in 1936 into the regional favorite it is today, with their original steak tips becoming must-have eats at Gillette Stadium. In the video, CEO Domenic Botticelli talks about the services they provide to the community. His pride for Dom’s steak tips is only surpassed by how he feels about what they’ve accomplished as a family. Botticelli said that Brookline Bank is “not just a neighbor, but they helped us renovate our brandnew store fronts from top to bottom to help us better serve our neighbors.” Dom’s products are sold at their shop at 10 Riverside Park, Malden, at various retail locations throughout New England, as well as online https://domsausage.com/. For more information about Dom’s, visit domsausage.com. About Brookline Bank Brookline Bank is a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL), and is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. A full-service financial institution, Brookline Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages, and home equity lending, commercial and CRE banking, cash management and foreign exchange services, and access to investment and wealth management services. Brookline Bank has convenient locations across Greater Boston and the North Shore. For more information go to brooklinebank. com. Brookline Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Equal Housing Lender. 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CAMPAIGN | FROM PAGE 1 ness– toward the people around them, park staff, and the plants and animals that call these spaces home. Senator Lewis along with WARMING HEARTS: This Christmas season, the Friends of Eddie Larson are presenting the Malden warning center a check for operating expenses for the winter season. Pastor Whitcomb expressed his gratitude for the donation from Ed's Trust. “I am thankful this donation will be put to good use. It is what Ed would have wanted,” said Kevin. Malden is our beautiful city.” Pictured at the presentation are; Pastor Whitcomb, Kevin Larson, and the Hon. Mayor Gary Christensen. (Courtesy photo) ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Opposition to the Proposed Cannabis Facility at 28 Broadway, Malden Dear Editor, We, the trustees of the Cityline Condominium Trust located at 39 Broadway Malden, MA, are writing this letter to express our strong opposition to the special use application submitted by the Dris Corporation for the establishment of a cannabis facility at 28 Broadway Malden, MA. We kindly request that you share this information with the Malden elected officials and the community. We had submitted a signed petition to both the City Council and the Mayor signed by 24 of the 26 residents in opposition to this proposed type of facility within close confines of our complex. The property in question is currently listed as a multifamily building, and we believe that granting permission for a cannabis facility would further contribute to the shortage of housing options in our area. Additionally, the proposed location violates the buffer zones designated for residential areas, parks, and schools such as Malden Catholic High School. The presence of a bus stop in front of the proposed facility raises concerns as it is frequently used by students of Malden Catholic High School, who would be close to the retail cannabis establishment. Moreover, we recall that a few years ago, a covered bus shelter had to be removed due to multiple issues, including excessive noise, criminal activities, and concerns involving the police. It is disconcerting to think that the establishment of this type of facility may lead us to regress rather than progress. We are worried about potential increases in crime and traffic that could arise from this development. During their community meeting, the Dris Corporation mentioned their intention to potentially expand the complex in the future to include a cannabis cafe, once the cannabis rules are amended. This proposal would only exacerbate the traffic issues on Broadway, which are already problematic. In recent months, a new car wash has opened within a five-hundred-foot radius of the proposed establishment, resulting in a significant surge in traffic and more frequent accidents in the vicinity. We all share concerns about the potential repercussions this cannabis facility may have on the valuation of our properties and the safety of the residents. It is our firm belief that approving this application would have detrimental effects on our community and compromise the well-being of its members. We kindly request that you take into consideration our opposition to the proposed special use application by the Dris Corporation. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to the best interests of our community. Sincerely, Trustees, Cityline Condominium Trust, 39 Broadway Malden, MA State Representative Paul Donato are the co-founders and cochairs of the Middlesex Fells Caucus in the state legislature. The Caucus advocates for resources and programs to support the sustainable use and enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells by all residents of our communities. The Caucus secured state funding that enabled the development of the Be Kind! campaign. Senator Lewis and Representative Donato joined DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo and leaders from the Friends of the Fells, the Friends of the Blue Hills, and the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) in the Middlesex Fells Reservation for the launch. "The Middlesex Fells and all our state parks are an incredible resource for people of all ages to enjoy, but that requires that we show respect toward one another and the natural environment," said State Senator Jason Lewis. "I'm very grateful to my colleagues in the Middlesex Fells Caucus, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Friends of the Middlesex Fells, and Friends of the Blue Hills for their efforts in developing and launching the Be Kind! public awareness campaign." The Be Kind! public awareness campaign encourages all park visitors – whether hiking, biking, or walking their dogs– to contribute to a culture of shared stewardship in our state parks. The campaign suggests behaviors that park visitors can employ to ensure they are being respectful of one another and of our natural environment. These suggested actions will be displayed on signs in English and Spanish at trailheads in the Middlesex Fells and Blue Hills Reservations. Specifically, Be Kind! encourages people to: • Listen for other people on trails and make space for others to pass; • Keep dogs leashed outside of designated off-leash areas; • Leave no trace of litter or waste; and • Stay on the trails – on foot, paw, or bike. “I am thrilled to support such a wonderful movement as Be Kind!” said State Representative Paul Donato. “Not only will this movement serve as a reminder to protect our parks, but it will also prompt the community to come together to respect the places we love. Being mindful of the impacts we make as a society will allow us to make positive changes to the spaces that contribute to our homes.” “We are committed to providing our communities with access to natural, recreational, and cultural resources, and we all have a role to play in their stewardship,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “The goal of the Be Kind! campaign is to inspire park visitors to take an active role in making these spaces welcoming and preserving them for generations to come.” “We are proud to be part of advancing this effort and look forward to incorporating the Be Kind! brand into upcoming stewardship events,” said Friends of the Fells Executive Director Chris Redfern. “The positive messages in the Be Kind! campaign will provide an upbeat reminder of why our members are giving back to our public spaces.” The Be Kind! campaign was developed in partnership with the Friends of the Middlesex Fells and the Friends of the Blue Hills. To learn more about the Be Kind! campaign visit https://www.mass.gov/guides/ be-kind-massachusetts and follow the hashtags #BeKindMA / #SeAmabeMA. ׉ 7cassandra://w2F2QcoiNVwKBj-68XWylgEXAz5vFXIvzTeXWyU-3Oc)`̰eIh@_׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 15 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Malden Boys Basketball Eagles Down Gryphons on the Road By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School girls’ basketball secured a 42-37 away victory over the Greater Lowell Gryphons in Tyngsborough on Friday evening. Junior Bailey DeLeire had a game-high 15 points. Mystic Valley’s overall record after Friday’s contest improves to 1-1, while Greater Lowell falls to 0-1. The Eagles return to action when they face off against Notre Dame Academy on Friday, Dec. 22. Mystic Valley and the Grpyhons had a back-and-forth first quarter. Sophomore Sylvie LaFeber and Senior Breana Nansamba started the Eagles off strong, each scoring four out of the Eagles 12 points in the quarter. Nansamba scored the first points of the second quarter for Mystic Valley. The Eagles and Gryphons were once again close throughout the entire quarter. However, a free throw from senior Aya Abbasi and a spectacular three-pointer by DeLeire gave the Eagles a four-point lead going into halftime. The Eagles started the third period strong, going on a 7-2 run, with DeLeire scoring four of the seven points. Nansamba also contributed with a steal and a layup. The score was 2518 when the Gryphons started to show some life, going on an impressive 6-0 run midway through the period. However, the Eagles managed to score back-to-back two-pointers from Abbassi and Abby Ssewankamba late in the period. The final quarter was very similar to the third as both teams continued to play tough defense and make the most of their scoring opportunities. The Eagles maintained the intensity throughout the remainder and closed out the game with a decisive 42-37 victory over Greater Lowell. Team Wins Home Opener Tops Chelsea Red Devils, 55-51 The MHS Cheer Team was out in full force for the home opening win. Zeke Noelsaint (22) led all scorers with 22 points and also had 10 rebounds for Malden. Bailey DeLeire (with the ball) and teammate Breana Nansamba. Junior Earl Fevrier rises up with a shot for Malden against Chelsea. Nathan Morelli played his own “Jimi Hendrix” version of the National Anthem on the electric guitar. 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The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90 to 100 in all classes), First Honors (85 to 89 in all classes) and Second Honors (80 to 84 in all classes). Malden Catholic Honors – Quarter One 2023: President’s List Olivia Almeida Nahima Boordeau Leo Chen Kelsang Choeden Giuliannah Dormevil Jaidan Downey Kyleigh Driscoll Ruth Fedna Julia Gamitto Veer Garard Vanshika Ghai Owen Goodreau Anne Harrington Paul Harrington Mihir Jani Sarah Job Claudia Jules Serena Khatib Serena Lama Alyson Lee Xiaoyu Lu Caroline McAuliffe Jordyn Meehan Anthony Noble Claire O’Leary Josh Pereira Leticia Ribeiro Daniel Shea Yuegeng Sheng Isabelle Sova Sachelle Sterlin Zezheng Su Dhruv Vasishta Olivia Wan Sophia Wan Fangqi Ye First Honors Jessica Berlus Tuan Bui Joshua Castano Hanhong Chen Taylor Daley Petra Di Marco Davila Weihang Ding Chris Kifle Fantal Julianna Ferguson Caua Ferreira Mary Gage Yamile Gonzalez Nathanael Handy Lukas Hase Aidan Ho Angie Jacques Kayla McAuliffe Anne Meza Fru Nche Addison Romprey Mikk Saar-Beckles Yixiao Shan Jordyn Sikora Isabella Silva Fedj Surpris Giovanni Trinchese Joseph Urias Weiqi Wang Abigail Wightman Marissa Willard Ethan Wong Second Honors Tyrese Alexis Wenshi Bai Kaelen Beardsley Xienna Bonilla Antoine Bourleyre Veronika Brozek-Weight Heisha Cardenes Leger Mel Carminati Healey-Driscoll Administration delivers $100M in Fair Share Funds to municipalities for transportation improvements Malden to receive $387,358 O n December 15, 2023, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is delivering a total of $100 million to the state’s 351 cities and towns to support local infrastructure. The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment. “Our administration said from day one that we were going to make sure that Fair Share revenue was used to improve transportation and education for our communities, as the voters intended,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This funding is particularly impactful because we are empowering cities and towns to decide how to use it to address their unique needs. We are grateful to the Legislature for making this funding available and look forward to seeing how the municipalities will use it to strengthen their communities.” “As a former Mayor, I know how much our cities and towns rely on state funding to support their infrastructure needs of their communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This funding will be a critical boost for them to move forward on projects like bridge preservation projects, improving Regional Transit Authority service, and expanding multi-modal pathways.” “We are so pleased to be able to give our cities and towns thousands of additional dollars for their transportation needs thanks to revenue from Fair Share,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Investments in transportation lift everyone up, increasing access to travel options and improving roadway safety for all users, regardless of whether they walk, bike, take public transportation or drive.” “Fair Share revenue represents a new and important source of funding that has enabled our administration to make vital investments in education and transportation,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “I’m excited to see these important funds for transportation go out to our cities and towns to support their infrastructure needs.” Letters have been sent to each municipality certifying that community’s Fair Share apportionment for Fiscal Year 2024. The Fair Share Amendment funds are being distributed according to two formulas. The first $50 million is being distributed using the traditional Chapter 90 formula based on local road mileage (58.33%), population (20.83%) and employment (20.83%). The second $50 million is being distributed using a formula based on each municipality’s share of road mileage. Each community is receiving a different total amount according to how the two formulas apportion the money. This apportionment is automatically incorporated into a municipalities’ existing Chapter 90 contract with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with no further action required by the municipality. Apportionments for all communities are available online at www. mass.gov/chapter-90-program. The funds are now available for municipal use. Communities may use Fair Share revenue for construction, preservation and improvement projects that create or extend the life of capital facilities. This includes costs for highway projects and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Projects that are eligible: bicycle lanes, new pavement, sidewalks, retaining walks, crossing signals and other transportation infrastructure features. Ariana Carvahlo Eric Chen Brigid Collins Julian Cooper Rocco Correale Mahalia Dalencour Sabrina Fallon James Gage Scott Gage Maria Gall Coppi Johnna Griffiths Mikayla Holland Lianjie Jin Artemijs Jumutcs Brooke Keane Cara Keane Kaitlyn Knox Griffin Leon Nicholas Liang Erynne Mcnulty Joseph Molinar Jackson Norales Megh Patel Elicia Perez Thomas Pham Zoe Rogers Sophia Salinas Talia Schuman Manya Sharma Carmella Spadafora Mariano Spadafora Ayuska Tamang Jackson Tourkantonis About Malden Catholic High School: Since 1932, MC (https:// www.maldencatholic.org/) 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 to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which offers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program with electives like Robotics and Engineering Design. MC 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. Mass. Society of CPAs successfully concludes Accounting Opportunities Experience Month MassCPAs brings CPAs to Malden High for career exploration D uring Accounting Opportunities Experience Month in November, the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MassCPAs) – in collaboration with the American Institute of CPAs® and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (AICPA & CIMA) and state Certified Public Accountant (CPA) societies nationwide – introduced 460 Massachusetts high school students to the diverse career paths within the (CPA) profession. Governor Maura Healey declared Accounting Opportunities Experience Month in November. As part of this initiative, 32 MassCPAs members from diverse backgrounds delivered engaging presentations to 21 high schools across the state, including Malden High, sharing their personal journeys and insights into the multifaceted world of accounting. These sessions offered a comprehensive look at the education and training required to become a CPA and highlighted the dynamic and essential role that CPAs and accounting professionals play in the business world, while dispelling common myths associated with the profession. This collaborative effort represents just one facet of the Society’s commitment to fueling and diversifying the accounting pipeline. “Thank you to our volunteers for bringing awareness of the accounting profession to hundreds of Massachusetts high school students,” said MassCPAs Manager of Academic and Career Development Upasana Prasad. “Their unwavering dedication and collaboration made Accounting Opportunities Experience Month a success and will help shape the future of the profession.” About MassCPAs: The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. is the state professional association of certified public accountants, representing over 11,500 members in public accounting practice, industry and business, government and education. The Society works to develop and maintain high professional standards and offers a wide array of legislative, technical and referral services to its members. ׉ 7cassandra://VFaQpaS0dRRKn0oEBOHnikAJ3x3EFlajCwDI9pAmshk#`̰eIh@_ ׉E$THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 17 Welcome the New Year with an Introduction to Zentangle S tart the new year with some mindful drawing at the Malden Public Library on Thursday, January 4, from 6-8 pm. The Zentangle method is an easyto learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Lori Champine is a certifi ed Zentangle instructor and will be leading the program, which is geared for people 14 years and older. All supplies will be provided and registration is required. The class is limited to 20, so register early. To register: bit.ly/ ZentangleMPL2024 StonehamBank provides financial literacy resources to local students and community S tonehamBank is excited to announce a new fi nancial literacy education program to students and residents in Essex, Middlesex and Suff olk Counties. Students at six Malden schools and the surrounding communities have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world fi nance from their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device. At a time when a solid foundation of practical fi nancial knowledge is critical, these resources will make a huge impact on users. The six schools included in the program are Malden High School, the Beebe School, the Ferryway School, the Forestdale School, Linden STEAM Academy and the Salemwood School. Through the Banzai online courses, individuals try out managing a budget, saving for a goal and dealing with unexpected fi nancial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely. Other resources include articles, calculators and personalized coaching sessions, explaining everything from the Zentangle 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 infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. 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: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2023 session through December 15. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 97 votes from the 2023 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of 34 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. Nineteen (55.8 percent) of the Democrats voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. The other fi fteen (44.2 percent) Democrats voted with Creem at least 90 percent of the time. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who voted with her only 88 times (90.7 percent). Rounding out the top four who voted with Creem the least number of times are Sens. John Keenan (D-Quincy) who voted with her 91 times (94.7 percent); and Barry Finegold (D-Andover) and Becca Rausch (D-Needham) who each voted with her 93 times (95.8 percent). Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted these four senators three times each and asked them to comment on the percentage of times, lower than the other senators, each one voted with the Creem. None of the four responded. The votes of two of the Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr 85 times (87.6 percent). Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. The third Republican, former state representative and newly elected Sen. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) just joined the Senate on November 29 and was not yet a senator when the 97 roll calls in the Senate took place. Since Durant was a representative before moving onto the Senate, we based his numbers on how many times he voted with House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading) in 2023. He voted 100 percent of the time with Jones. SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 15 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2023 through December 15. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 97 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Sen. Jason Lewis 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL GIVE WORKERS PAID TIME OFF TO VOTE (H 4217) – The BHRC| SEE PAGE 18 basics of filing your taxes to how health insurance works. These resources are available at stonehambank.teachbanzai. com/wellness. “Thanks to StonehamBank, area students will now have access to a wide array of courses and resources designed to help prepare them for our increasingly complex world,” says Banzai Cofounder Morgan Vandagriff . “We wouldn’t be able to provide these tools without their support.” StonehamBank is working with Banzai to build fi nancial literacy in their communities by investing time, money, industry experience and a variety of bank resources. Now, they’re taking their commitment to education a step further. Through their help, students have access to Banzai learning tools, virtual or in-classroom presentations from a StonehamBank expert, and even class visits to a branch to see it all in person. “We are excited to partner with Banzai,” says Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Offi cer, CRA/Fair Lending Offi cer, Gregory M. D'Antona. “A major piece of our community reinvestment is facilitating fi nancial literacy activities, and with Banzai, we’re now able to off er a free, online program for everyone from youngsters to adults. We especially look forward to continuing our fi nancial literacy work with community schools, using Banzai to educate students (and their families).” Banzai resources are used by over 100,000 teachers across the United States. These educational tools align with Massachusetts’ state curriculum requirements, making the program a fun way for students to gain vital skills and an ideal way for anyone in the community to increase their fi nancial literacy. After fi nishing the Banzai courses, users will know how to track where their money is and what it’s for, recognize fi nancial trade-off s and plan for a fi nancially sound future. Teachers interested in using Banzai can visit stonehambank. teachbanzai.com or call 8888-BANZAI. 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Employees would be required to give an employer three days’ notice of his or her intent to take time off to vote on Election Day. The measure also bars employers from requiring an employee to vote by mail or to vote during a designated early voting period prior to Election Day. The proposal would replace a current law that is narrower, applies only to manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile establishments, only allows the worker to vote during the two hours after the polls open on Election Day and does not require the employers to pay the worker for the time off. "The legislation that was advanced by the House today will help to guarantee that every Massachusetts voter has time to vote on Election Day, regardless of the constraints of their job, a critical step towards ensuring that every eligible voter has the chance to make their voice heard at the ballot box," said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). Authors of the bill and other earlier versions of it did not respond to requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on this new version of the measure. Legislation. Legislators who did not respond are Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and Reps. John Lawn (D-Watertown) and Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston). PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION – The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a public hearing on several bills including: RETIRED POLICE DOGS – DAKOTA’S LAW - (H 2424) – Would create a Retired Police Dog Care Fund to provide grants to non-profit organizations to provide care and medical services to retired police dogs. The law is named after Dakota, a police dog who suffered PTSD following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. “Dakota's Law is based on a true life Massachusetts story which is now an award winning documentary called ‘Healing Dakota,’” said sponsor Rep. Steve Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “Dakota’s Law is aimed at providing a lifetime of financial support to pay the medical bills of heroic police K9s injured in the line of duty and upon their retirement.” ALLOW ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR POLICE DOGS (H 2423) – Would allow advanced life support care to be administered to an injured police dog by a licensed, trained, qualified professional. The bill is a follow up to a law, known as Nero’s Law, approved in 2022 that requires EMS personnel to provide emergency treatment to a police dog and use an ambulance to transport the dog injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic or hospital if there are not people requiring emergency medical treatment or transport at that time. Nero’s law does not require EMS personnel to administer treatment on the way to the hospital. This new bill adds that requirement. “[This bill] is also a true life Massachusetts story involving the murder of my fellow Police Officer Sean Gannon and the shooting of his devoted partner K9 Nero,” said sponsor Rep. Steve Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “Nero’s Law Phase 2 enhances the current Nero’s Law [by] offering specially trained Massachusetts first responders the option to provide Advanced Life Support for police K9s injured in the line of duty.” HELP POLICE OFFICERS AFTER A CRITICAL INCIDENT (H 2355) – Would require all police department and other law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain a program for supporting law enforcement officers who have been involved in a critical incident. A critical incident is defined as a traumatic event that may cause powerful emotional reactions in people involved or exposed to the event. These events could include a line of duty death of an officer, the suicide of an officer, multiple casualty incidents, an event involving children, an officer involved shooting, as well as any other event that elicits an emotional response. “This legislation acknowledges the emotional impact that traumatic events have on law enforcement officers and ensures that every officer involved in a critical incident receives the necessary support they need to maintain their mental well-being,” said Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). “Untreated trauma weighs down on officers, and as each officer encounters more and more critical incidents, that trauma builds on the last incident, similar to adding rocks to a backpack and asking the officers to just continue marching despite the extra weight. This bill will ensure that every officer has access to support after an incident, to help them remove the rocks from the backpack before returning to service. This legislation takes a significant step toward prioritizing the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to serving our communities.” PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT LAW (H 2395, H 2340) – Would allow police officers to issue tickets for seat belt violations even if the driver is not first stopped for another violation as required under current law. “Seatbelts offer the best defense from injury or death in car crashes,” said Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin), sponsor of H 2395.Seat belts promote safety, save lives and save money. We could save 45 lives, prevent 500 injuries, and save $525 million over 5 years with a primary seat belt law in effect. According to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the single greatest opportunity to improve health and reduce premature deaths lies in personal behavior and seat belt use is yet another form of impaired driving that must be addressed.” “There are so many highway deaths in the news where people have been ejected from their cars,” said Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro), sponsor of H 2340).“It's not so corny to say seatbelts save lives.This bill makes not wearing seatbelts a primary offense meaning that you can be pulled over for that.There would have been issues with the possibility of racial profiling but those issues were taken care of recently when we passed the hands free driving law.” Supporters of the bill have been trying to get it passed for years and have been unsuccessful. The original secondary enforcement law was approved in 1985, repealed on a ballot question in 1986 and then reimposed in 1994. Opponents of the primary enforcement bill say that they have warned for years that creeping incrementalism would inevitably lead to these attempts to impose primary enforcement. They say this bill is another example of unnecessary government intrusion and argue people should have the personal freedom to make their own decisions. They express concern that primary enforcement will result in racial profiling and more minorities being pulled over for suspected violations of the law. MASSACHUSETTS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FUND (H 2417) – Would establish the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to maintain the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial in Ashburton Park outside of the Statehouse. The memorial honors Massachusetts law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty. "I sponsored [this bill] to provide for the sale of specialty license plates with the proceeds directed towards the stewardship and upkeep of the memorial,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Walsh (D-Peabody). “Having attended the annual Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation ceremony for fallen officers, I can attest to the deep appreciation the commonwealth has for our law enforcement families as well as the need for this legislation to provide a stable, off-budget funding source to properly maintain this monument to our police officers.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Farmers are on the front lines of an increasingly volatile climate. When the farming community is hurting, we are hurting. Our administration has been committed to helping these farms in their time of need. The agricultural industry is instrumental in our food system and the overall economy. We hope this funding will go a long way towards ensuring this sector remains resilient.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing $20 million in grants to Massachusetts farms that experienced significant crop losses due to a deep February freeze, a late May frost event and catastrophic flooding in July. “The disruption of the pandemic hurt students in every corner of the Commonwealth, and the data is clear: if we do not act with urgency to mitigate that learning loss, its negative impacts will be with us for years and generations to come.” --- Jay Ash, president and CEO of Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, on recent data that has found significant learning loss since the start of the pandemic, with Massachusetts student achievement scores falling by 12 percent in reading and 8 percent in math. “Every year, vehicle emissions are linked to thousands of deaths in the Northeast. Large bus companies must be held accountable for ignoring idling laws designed to limit toxic emissions and protect public health.” --- Heather Govern, Director of Conservation Law Foundation’s Clean Air and Water program. "Cash has to be accepted everywhere.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell on reports that some businesses have refused to accept cash for payment for services or items. 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 filed. They note that the infrequency and brieflength 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 December 11-15, the House met for a total of one hour and six minutes and the Senate met for a total of 34 minutes. Mon. Dec. 11 House11:02 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Tues.Dec. 12 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 13 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 14 House11:01 a.m. to11:53 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to11:45 a.m. Fri. Dec. 15 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. ׉ 7cassandra://x5Jhsayw1taoWQ6zEd9P8BKCVPPLDlsS7jZE7vPE1W0%`̰eIh@_"׉E'6THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 19 INVESTMENT | FROM PAGE 3 vironments and implementation of best practices. “It is critical we support early education programs and schools to intentionally align policies, curricula and assessments to ensure a smooth transition between preschool and kindergarten – which is essential for a child’s educational success and love of reading,” said Commissioner Kershaw. “Early education is the start of the educational journey for our youngest learners. I am proud to be partnering with our education colleagues and these organizations to develop and provide programs with resources and supports so children can develop the language and literacy skills they need, closing the learning gap before they enter kindergarten.” This investment in high-quality, effective early literacy programming supports for preschoolers expands DESE’s Mass Literacy initiative. This initiative helps every student to develop language comprehension, fluent word reading, and writing skills for a strong foundation for literacy in grades preK3. Also, under Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts (GLEAM) and Accelerating Literacy grants, DESE has been offering opportunities for districts to receive multiyear technical support and financial reMUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 posts honoring her life were what makes social media special in such tragic times. Mother would have loved to have read them and would have bragged unabashedly about one particular photo of her shoveling snow, reaching over 300 likes! My saint of a mother shoveling her sidewalk on Charles St. as her four big strong boys slept through the morning. They don't make them like Dorothy Drago Levine any longer. For mom, her favorite Dr. Seuss Christmas quote. “And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ’till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. sources for improvements in English Language Arts/Literacy teaching and learning. In the 2022-2023 school year, DESE released the Commonwealth’s own early literacy curriculum, a completely free, high-quality reading foundational skills curriculum for students in pre-K-2, called Appleseed. In an Appleseed district, kindergarten students at or above reading benchmark went from 28% to 85% in just one year. The $850,000 comes from several funding sources: $700,000 from CCPI funding in the fiscal year 2024 budget and $150,000 through the federal Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5). Through CPPI, EEC funds districts across the state to develop partnerships between the school district and local private EEC programs to expand access to high-quality preschool within the district. Massachusetts was awarded a three-year, $36 million federal PDG B-5 grant in January 2023. “This is a most important investment as we believe that the key to upward mobility in life is literacy,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “What makes this investment especially important is that it is targeted toward our preschoolers, which is critical in a city like ours with several community-based partners as well as the Malden Early Learning Center. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?” Postscript 1: It won't soon replace 'It's A Wonderful Life' as the holiday go-to but the 1960 Rod Serling penned Twilight Zone episode with Art Carney, "The Night of the Meek," is a minor classic and is worth a watch. Postscript 2: To my grandchildren Christian, Lola, Jack, Lana, and Milo - thank you once again for taking me along with you through another magical holiday season. Postscript 3: Shane “Fairytale of New York” McGowan - "and the bells were ringing out, for Christmas day" - may his memory be a blessing. Postscript 4:I love Malden during the holiday season. It is tattooed on my heart and soul made extra special with memoThanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and our State Delegation for making this possible and for officially announcing it in our community.” “We are thrilled that the Healey-Driscoll Administration is allocating $850,000 towards early education and literacy programs,” said Representative Donato. “As a long-standing advocate of childhood education, I recognize that it is extremely important to build a strong educational foundation starting from a young age. The children in Malden and in the rest of the state will greatly benefit under the guidance and support of Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Tutwiler, and Commissioner Kershaw.” “As an educator and a former school principal, I have seen first-hand how important early literacy is in shaping our children’s future,” said Representative Ultrino. “Here in Malden, we are fortunate to have teachers and staff who are dedicated to helping our students develop these critical, foundational skills. With the additional investment and leadership from Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Tutwiler, and Commissioner Kershaw, we can ensure that all young students in Malden, and across the Commonwealth, are equipped to succeed in the classroom and beyond.” ries of my late mom on that special morning. With that said… one of my favorite Boston Globe columnists, Beverly Beckham, at her very best: "Maybe this is the miracle of Christmas, not only that the heart remembers but that it speaks. And we listen. And while we do, it's not the craziness and busyness of the season that we feel. It's a kind of peace mixed with joy and love and gratitude. For what was. And for who was. And who is. And for all the Christmases past and this next one that's yet to come." Merry Christmas and happy new year, Malden! Postscript 5: One more for the road, could not wait; congratulations to Malden's brand-new City Solicitor, Alicia McNeil!! Ali is the best! Malden is in the very best of hands with Ali in control! Way to go Malden! Way to go, Ali! REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 HUYNH, THAO PINTO, HENRY B SOKOL, RANDI TADESSE, TAMERAT BUYER2 NGUYEN, THUAN WONDIMAGEGN, KALKIDAN SELLER1 REARDON FT VIHAAN LLC KAUFFMAN, MATTHEW EPHESUS LLC SELLER2 REARDON, JOSEPH KAUFFMAN, MELISSA TESTAMENTARY SPECIAL POWERS OF APPOINTMENT T estamentary special powers of appointment provisions contained in an irrevocable trust allow the Settlor of the trust to exercise the power via his or her Last Will and Testament. The Last Will and Testament will have to be submitted to a probate court and allowed. It is through the Last Will and Testament of the Settlor of the Trust that the exercise of the testamentary special power of appointment contained within the terms of the irrevocable trust is achieved. If the Settlor of an irrevocable Medicaid trust includes such a provision in the Trust to appoint (i.e.redirect) the Trust principal to a class of individuals such as the descendants of the Settlor, the Settlor thereby reserves the right to change the ultimate beneficiaries of the Trust that were originally going to receive the balance of the Trust estate upon the Settlor’s death. If the Settlor simply wants to change who would actually receive the Trust estate, the Settlor, by reserving this testamentary special power of appointment, can include a provision in his or her Will that exercises the power by having the Will allowed in probate court. Therefore, such a change can still be made even though the trust is otherwise irrevocable. This special power of appointment, also referred to as a limited power of appointment, cannot include the power to appoint to the Settlor, the Settlor’s estate or the creditors of the Settlor’s estate. If such a power was included within the terms of the Trust, it would simply not be a special power of appointment, and would cause the assets in the Trust to be countable for MassHealth eligibility purposes. One other benefit of such a provision in an irrevocable trust is the obtainment of the step-up in cost basis under Internal Revenue Code Section 2038. This is because when the assets are transferred to the irrevocable trust an incomplete gift results due to the special power of appointment provision thereby causing the Trust assets to be included in the gross taxable estate of the Settlor upon his or her death. Treasury Regulation 25.2511-2(b). If your home is transferred to such a Trust that you may have purchased 40 years ago for $150,000, but that is now worth $800,000, upon your death, the cost basis of the home will then become $800,000 in the hands of your beneficiaries due to the step-up in cost basis provisions of IRC Section 1014. A subsequent sale of the home by your children shortly after your death for $800,000 will result in no capital gain. If your total estate is below $2million, there also will be no Massachusetts estate tax to be paid. In a typical Medicaid irrevocable Trust, this is but one provision that will result in a much-desirable step-up in cost basis in order to avoid a substantial future capital gain and a corresponding substantial capital gains tax. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fi fties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that can help boost your retirement savings even more. Here’s how it works. If you contribute to a retirement-savings account like a traditional or Roth IRA, 401(k), 403(b), 457, Thrift Savings Plan, Simplifi ed Employee Pension or SIMPLE plan, the Saver’s Credit will allow you to claim 10, 20 or 50 percent of your contribution of up to $4,000 per year for couples or $2,000 for singles. Keep in mind that a credit is not the same as a tax deduction – it’s better: While a tax deduction just reduces the amount of your income that is subject to taxes, a tax credit reduces your actual tax bill dollar-for-dollar. To qualify, you must also be at least 18 years old and not a full-time student and were not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. And your adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2023 must be below $73,000 or less as a married couple fi ling jointly, $54,750 or less if fi ling as head of household, or $36,500 or less if you’re a single fi ler. These income limits are adjusted annually to keep pace with infl ation. To get the 50 percent credit, you’ll need to have an income below $43,500 for married couples fi ling jointly; $32,625 if you’re fi ling as head of household; and $21,750 if you’re a single fi ler in 2023. The 20 percent credit rate applies to couples earning between $43,501 to $47,500; for head of household fi lers it’s $32,626 to $35,625; and for individuals it’s $21,751 to $23,750. And the 10 percent rate is for couples with an adjusted gross income between $47,501 and $73,000; for head of household fi lers $35,626 to $54,750; and individuals it’s between $23,751 and $36,500. Here’s an example of how this works. Let’s say that you and your wife earned $75,000 in 2023. Over the course of the year, you contributed $4,000 to your employer’s 401(k) plan. After deducting your 401(k) contribution, your adjusted gross income (AGI) on your joint return is now $71,000. Since your AGI puts you in the 10 percent credit bracket, and you’ve contributed the $4,000 maximum that can be considered for the credit, you are entitled to a $400 Saver’s Credit on your tax return. It’s also worth mentioning that the Saver’s Credit is in addition to any other tax benefi ts you get for your retirement contributions. So, in the previous example, not only would you be entitled to a $400 credit, but you would also be able to exclude the $4,000 401(k) contribution from your taxable income. So, if you’re in the 12 percent tax bracket, this translates to an additional $480 in savings, for a total of $880. How to Claim To claim the Saver’s Credit, you will need to fi ll out Form 8880 (see IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8880.pdf) and attach it to your Form 1040 or 1040NR when you fi le your tax return. For more information on the Saver’s Credit, see IRS Publication 590-A “Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements” (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590a.pdf). The IRS also off ers an online quiz you can take to help you determine if you qualify for the Saver’s Credit. To access it go to IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Qualify for the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit?” under the “Credits” tab. 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 “Th e Savvy Senior” book. Christopher Rosa City of Malden Tree Warden December 15, 22, 2023 CITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 3rd day of January 2024 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 105, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the twenty-four (24) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address identified below: Address Street ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK ROOSEVELT PARK FITZGERALD PARK FITZGERALD PARK FITZGERALD PARK DBH (IN) 17 17 17 17 19 22 14 8 8 6 6 16 11 15 14 17 11 7 7 12 7 6 6 22 Common Name LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW COTTONWOOD(POPLAR) COTTONWOOD(POPLAR) COTTONWOOD(POPLAR) COTTONWOOD(POPLAR) LITTLELEAF LINDEN HONEY LOCUST HONEY LOCUST HONEY LOCUST HONEY LOCUST HONEY LOCUST BRADFORD PEAR BRADFORD PEAR SUGAR MAPLE OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. T BBB shares your guide to giving end-of-year tips to service professionals he end of the year is a time to show appreciation for those who provide necessary services and little luxuries in your daily life. But this year, the increased cost of goods and services means you may need to pay extra attention to your tipping budget. Even if you are limited in what you can give, there’s no need to feel uncomfortable. A little extra thoughtfulness can go a long way. Determining who to tip and how much to give can be confusing. To avoid extra holiday stress, BBB recommends the following tips to help you tip confi - dently while staying within your budget. Tips for holiday tipping • Consider your budget. Begin planning your tips by looking over your holiday budget, or creating one, if you haven’t already. Tips aren’t obligatory, so if you don’t have the extra cash, consider other ways to show BBB | SEE PAGE 21 ׉ 7cassandra://-tL2pERjJk5_HfhDFZiwJRf8zXBZ1HvG71SD7_9qolg#%`̰eIh@_$׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 21 BBB | FROM PAGE 20 your gratitude. According to the Emily Post Institute, homemade gifts or a simple thank you note are perfectly acceptable ways to say “thank you” when funds are short. • Start planning tips early. You don’t want to be scrambling through your purse to fi nd some extra cash when you see your regular delivery driver pull up. Once you set your tipping budget, make a list of who you plan to tip and how much. Do this as early as possible, keeping in mind that tipping before the holidays are offi cially here means the recipient will have extra cash for holiday spending. • Tip with cash when possible. Cash is usually the best way to give a tip. It means the recipient has access to the funds right away and won’t have to pay any fees to use the money. That said, if you regularly pay someone via an app and want to tip that way, you can. Just make sure you include a brief note letting them know the extra money is a tip for their excellent service. • Make the tip attractive. For a classic tip, The Wall Street Journal says crisp bills in an envelope that reads “Thank You” on For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 the outside is ideal. You can even write a brief thank you note to express your gratitude when appropriate. • Tip according to the depth of your relationship. Match your tip amount to the quality and quantity of work the person does for you. If you hire a babysitter occasionally, an appropriate tip might be the equivalent of one evening’s pay. On the other hand, if you have a live-in housekeeper, an entire week’s pay would be suitable. • Know whom not to tip. Some professionals can’t accept tips because of ethical reasons, including doctors, lawyers, and government officials. Some companies don’t allow their employees to accept tips. Don’t be afraid to ask up front if a professional or company employee can accept tips if you aren’t sure. When appropriate, a gift is a good alternative. Tipping by profession • Personal service providers. For hairdressers, massage therapists, or any other personal-service provider you regularly tip, consider upping your tip amount during the holiday season. If you usually tip 20%, make it 40%. Depending on your budget, you may decide to tip them the cost of an entire visit. The same goes for other service providers, like your dog walker or groomer. The equivalent of one service makes for a generous end-of-the-year tip. • Nannies, babysitters and caregivers. A similar rule applies to tipping childcare, home health aides, and similar professions. Tipping the cost of a session, such as an evening’s pay for a regular sitter, is considered standard. For a live-in nanny, consider a bonus of up to a week’s wages. For those hired through a service, make sure you check that they are allowed to accept tips before giving. • Building staff . If you live in an apartment building, consider tipping cleaners, superintendents, security, and concierges. Somewhere between $25 to $100 each is a good range for this kind of service. • Mail and delivery service providers. U.S. Postal Service workers may not accept gifts of cash or gift cards, but they can accept small gifts worth $20 or less. FedEx and UPS employees are encouraged to decline cash gifts, but they can accept small personal gifts when making a delivery. • Professional service providers. 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On Dec. 23, 1947, Bill Rodgers was born; he won how many Boston Marathons? 5. The fi rst artifi cial Christmas trees used feathers dyed green from what bird that is a traditional Christmas dinner in much of Europe? 6. On Dec. 24, 1912, Hartford, New York City and what other city lit the fi rst city public Christmas trees? 7. The Feast of the Seven Fishes originated in what country? 8. What is another word for reindeer? 9. Reportedly, in what century did gingerbread originate: 9th, 12th or 16th? 10. What does noggin mean (besides a person’s head)? 11. According to Guinness World Records, 219 dogs were invited to attend a screening of what 2023 fi lm? 12. On Dec. 25, 1821, Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Mass.; she later founded what American humanitarian organization? 13. In the movie “Frozen,” who says, “Some things are worth melting for”? 14. On Dec. 26, 1966, what holiday began in the USA? 15. In what Christmas song would you fi nd “a jolly happy soul”? 16. What Canadian musician became known as “Mr. New Year’s Eve”? 17. On Dec. 27, 1932, what venue opened in NYC’s Rockefeller Center? 18. How are Eagle, Tenderfoot and Star similar? 19. What is it called when a legal dispute is resolved before trial? 20. On Dec. 28, 1973, who signed the Endangered Species Act into law? ANSWERS 1. Berlin (to signify the reunion of West and East Germany) 2. “O Christmas Tree” 3. NYC (Brooklyn) 4. Four 5. Goose 6. Boston 7. Reportedly in the USA (among Italian-Americans) 8. Caribou 9. 16th 10. A small mug or small drink (in olden times, often eggnog or strong ale) 11. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (Record title: most dogs attending a film screening.) 12. American Red Cross 13. Olaf 14. Kwanzaa 15. “Frosty the Snowman” 16. Guy Lombardo (With his Royal Canadians he played “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year’s for about 50 years.) 17. Radio City Music Hall 18. They are Boy Scouts of America ranks. 19. Settlement 20. 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