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Vol. 34, No. 36 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday City Council Finance Committee talks trash with Mayor, city officials All agree it takes a joint effort to deal with over 2-month old trash pickup crisis 617-387-2200 Friday, September 5, 2025 ELECTION 2025 City of Malden announces Preliminary Municipal Election on September 16 Top two vote-getters for Ward 4 School Committee and Ward 6 Councillor will advance to Nov. 4 Final Election; register to vote in preliminary by Sept. 8 Special to the Advocate T he City of Malden has officially scheduled a Preliminary Election to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to narrow the field of candidates for two contested municipal races. Voters in Ward 4 and Ward 6 will select from the following candidates vying for a place on the November ballot: There is still no end in sight for the Malden trash crisis due to a now 10-week strike by Republic Services workers. (Courtesy Photo) By Steve Freker I t has been a summer of frustration for the city of Malden and 17 other Eastern Mass. communities who have been hammered by a now 10-week trash strike by Republic Services workers. The strike has been marked by either confrontation or siTRASH | SEE PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL: Malden Tree Warden reviews extensive tree-planting programs; Councillors approve establishment of special officers to buttress police details By Steve Freker E veryone on the City Council dais was an amateur arborist for the evening on Tuesday, while the professional in the room gave a detailed review of the state of Malden’s trees, past and present. Malden Tree Warden Chris Rosa had plenty of good news in his report, as hundreds of new trees have been planted and many others atTREE | SEE PAGE 8 Malden Tree Warden Chris Rosa, who is shown above receiving a statewide a w ar d fr om Massachusetts Tree Warden and Forestry Association President Ed Olsen as “Tree Warden of the Year,” made a presentation on the state of trees in Malden at Tuesday night’s Malden City Council meeting. (Courtesy Photo/MTWF) School Committee – Ward 4 Dawn Macklin (Incumbent) Abeer A. Annab Jeffrey Allen Donahue Katzia Marie Smalls Ward Councillor – Ward 6 Stephen Patrick Winslow (Incumbent) Jerry Leone William E. Muise Polling stations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Preliminary Election day. All registered voters in Ward 4 and Ward 6 are encouraged to parVOTE HERE: Malden will be hosting a preliminary election in Ward 4 for School Committee and in Ward 6 for City Council. ticipate in shaping the future leadership of their community. This preliminary round will determine which candidates will move forward to the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The deadline to register for the Preliminary Election is at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025. 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As schools statewide opened their doors for a new school year, Martinez chose to visit Northeast Metro Tech, joining students in celebrating the first day of classes. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez engages with cosmetology students. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) “As I tour schools throughout the Commonwealth and greet students as they start their year, I was struck by the energy and joy of the students and staff at Northeast Metro Tech,” said Commissioner Martinez. “It was a pleasure to hear them speak about all the programs that their school offers.” Alongside Superintendent David DiBarri and other faculty members, Commissioner Martinez greeted the students with a warm welcome as they entered the school. Students presented the Commissioner with Students presented the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner, Pedro Martinez, with a Massachusetts Association of School Committees poster as he welcomed them to school. From left: Building Committee member Blanca Gacharna, Assistant Superintendent Tracey O’Brien, Commissioner Martinez, Rosemary Brady of Reading, Trevor Burt of Melrose, Superintendent David DiBarri and State Representative Donald Wong. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) a Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) poster, which highlights the different geographic divisions of school districts statewide, as well as unique divisions, such as urban and vocational-technical districts, the latter being the home for Northest Metro Tech. The Commissioner’s visit did not end there. Once students entered the building and settled into their first classes, Commissioner Martinez got to experience a taste of the educational programs the school has to offer by visiting dental assisting, cosmetology and world language classrooms. In each classroom, Commissioner Martinez connected with teachers and students about their respective programs and learned about the unique learning opportunities provided to students to prepare them for post-graduate experiences. While visiting the cosmetology classroom, he advised students of the loyal bond between hairdressers and their customers that they would experience as post-graduate professionals. In the world language classroom, Commissioner Martinez, a native of Mexico, engaged with students and staff in Spanish and took a photo with them in front of the Mexican flag, which was displayed on a bulletin board in the classroom. 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Senate remove r-word and archaic sex statutes from state law O n July 24, 2025, Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass two bills that remove out-of-date and offensive terminology and statutes from state law. The first bill strikes the “r-word,” a derogatory slur for people with disabilities, out of state law in the dozens of instances where it currently appears, and builds person-first language into law, prioritizing terminology like “person with a 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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The criminalization of sodomy, which was punishable by up to 20 years in prison, was used to discriminate against LGBTQ+ residents in the past, but any remaining sodomy laws in the United States were invalidated by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2003. “It is important that we keep our laws up-to-date and accurate, as well as ensuring that we remove antiquated and offensive language,” said Senator Lewis. “We should be using language Jason Lewis State Senator that uplifts people and communities instead of harming them. I hope these bills pass quickly as we work to make sure the law correctly represents what we stand for in Massachusetts.” The Senate’s archaic law bill creates a panel of experts — including bipartisan appointees from the Legislature and the executive branch, prosecutors and public defenders — to search for defects or anachronisms in state laws, aided by suggestions from the judiciary and other officials. The commission would report proposed fixes to the Legislature at the close of every term. The Senate also moved to repeal an 18th century law that called for punishment of up to one year in jail for a person who utters a blasphemy, something now acknowledged to be covered under the fundamental freedoms of speech and religion. The Senate passed both bills on 40-0 roll call votes, and on July 28 the House of Representatives referred both bills to its Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. 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Monogram D4 Double siding ׉ 7cassandra://dM6PjIuZCrMFp_fF7xKCF5MIphJCouAgJ19B6LtJNsU:`hb )׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Page 5 TRASH | FROM PAGE 1 lence between the company’s officials and Teamsters Local 25, which is representing the waste hauler workers. Malden has been proactive in trying to keep up with trash pickups, with alternatives and continued contact with residents and its departments to deal with the crisis. The Malden City Council has been monitoring the situation since the strike started on July 1, and many Councillors have been in constant communication with Mayor Gary Christenson, his leadership team and department heads, such as Department of Public Works Director Bob Knox. Last week the Council’s Finance Committee, which is chaired by Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, held a meeting centered on the trash crisis, and it was attended by Mayor Christenson, his leadership team and several City Councillors, including Finance Committee members Councillors-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Karen Colón Hayes, Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon and Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow. Also in attendance at the August 27 meeting were City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley. Malden’s Chief Strategy Officer, Ron Hogan, gave an overview of the trash crisis, including a detailed timeline of July 1, Day ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 will be held at the City Clerk’s Office located at 215 Pleasant St., Room 220: Tuesday, September 2, 8 a.m.7 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday, September 8, 8 a.m.7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 8 a.m.7 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Voter Information & Resources: To check your voter registration status or locate your polling place, visit https://www.sec. state.ma.us/ele/ One of the strike, to the present, as well as breakdowns on how the city has addressed the crisis, working with Republic Services. Basically, Republic Services has hired replacement workers to drive its trucks and haul Malden’s trash on a regular, but more limited basis. The trucks had been hauling regular trash and recycling, but city officials announced this week that there would be a pause in recycling pickups. The city instead has initiated drop-offs for residents in various spots around the city, which, the Mayor reported at the meeting, have been successful. “I commend and thank our residents for their response to the new initiative,” Mayor Christenson said. “We had to commit our available resources to trash removal, and we still have to remove the recyclable materials as well.” “We have to continue to work together to get through this,” the Mayor added. “This is the first time we have ever faced this as a community, and we have shown we can help each other.” The Mayor related a story of how one woman went door-todoor sharing messages about trash and recycling pickups (and the pause) on her own accord. “That’s a wonderful example of how our residents help one another,” he said. Hogan said he and other city officials have often been asked why the city has not looked into hiring another company to come in and remove the trash. “This would not be an alternative since none of the other companies are willing to step into this situation since most of them are also staffed by union personnel and are not going to cross any lines.” DPW Chief Knox explained that one of the reasons why the replacement workers are unable to handle more work is actual hours they are restricted to: 60 hours of work maximum per week. City officials at the meeting also noted that they are going to move toward stricter enforcement of compliance with existing regulations, since it is getting out of hand on some streets in some neighborhoods, with trash being left around the city. Councillor-at-Large Spadafora said the noncompliance and lax trash placement in front of homes was a problem way before the trash strike began and has gotten progressively worse since the strike began. “I see this systemic problem getting worse,” Councillor Spadafora said. He noted that an unfilled inspector’s position is vacant and that this might be an option to help with compliance. According to city ordinance, there is actually an option to write violation tickets. No Councillors spoke against that scenario. Hogan suggested that in addition to violation tickets, the Councillors pass a measure where the city would charge residents the cost of removal of non-regular waste stream items, such as mattresses, televisions and tires. As to direct health issues, Hogan also detailed how the city has increased and addressed an uptick in rodents with the increase in trash on the sidewalks and at homes and apartments. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! 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None other than my old West Wyoming Street “Coffee Time” buddy, the legendary birthday boy from Malden High School Class of ’53 — Bob and Bill Gasparello’s brother, Carl! Gobsmacked I was! There he stood, the handsome, timeless face of the Marine Corps Sergeant exuding the same calm dignity that had always commanded respect. And as we reached out to shake hands, he remembered my name! Let that sink in: After years apart, Mr. G remembered me. That, my friends, was special. I’ve cherished those mornings in that tiny breakfast nook in Melrose, sipping coffee and soaking in the wisdom, humor and grace of “Uncle Gas” (as well as the cast of Melrose characters that also took coffee there). A man of integrity and heart, Carl left an indelible mark on me, one coffee cup at a time. Happy 90 trips around the sun, my friend! You look marvelous, you carry yourself like a legend, and I hope your day was filled with all the joy you so richly deserve. Love ya, big guy! For those who admire the big guy as much as the rest of us do, a few Carl Gasparello factoids... • Besides being an OG-CG was a Mechanical Engineer for Dymo Business Industries and for many years also owned Lyons Liquors on Ferry Street — next door to Goldman Funeral Chapel (I remember many a menacing glance from Mr. G as a youngster trying to purchase Schlitz at Lyons. I still have nightmares of that intimidating glare — LOL). • When not working as a workaholic, Carl loved to camp at Russell Pond with brothers-in-law and all the cousins. Epic were his many cruises to Bermuda with brother Billy and wife Elena! • “Uncle Gas” to the Giannattasios, Connors, the Kellys of Malden, the Driscolls of Melrose and Uncle Carl “Jr.” to Jim Gasparello and Lisa Gasparello/Casaletto and Deanna Gasparello. • A man with a heart of gold and a love for humanity, Carl gave much back to Malden, working on political campaigns for such local progressive legends of yesteryear David S. Liederman and Ken Desmond. • CG’s four children: Carla (husband Marko Duffy of the Andover Duffys — he the son of the legendary Ballantine Ale drinking father, Brendan); Mark (passed in 2016/wife Denise Cimino) of Boxford; Scott (husband Guy Busa) of P Town; and Phillip (of Melrose). • His beloved four grandchilMid-grade Regular 2.97 3.37 3.47 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com dren: Geena & Marina Duffy, Olivia Connors Gail and Nicolette Brady (husband of Brendan); his two wonderful great-grandchildren: Colin & Chloe (Brady). • Now that you are all caught up, I have the distinct feeling we haven’t even scratched the surface of the life and legacy of this extraordinary man named Carl Gasparello. Again, happy birthday, Carl! Let’s have coffee again in the very near future. “Eenie meenie chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak.” Due to overwhelming demand, I bring to you one last time: “Said no one(s)...” • Travelling behind one of those Lawrence A. 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Burke is not missed by Malden or her paisans in the Parking Department...said no once. • It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Hear ye, hear ye!! Going forward Timmy Buckley’s Revere Beach Power Walking Gang of Four will officially have names. No longer will they be nameless, faceless, power walking afterthoughts. Drum roll please... Maria Moreschi’s brother Johnny, Ronny & Dickie Drinkwater’s little brother Freddy, Danny Connelly and Tommy “Stiddles” Littlewood — go forth, young men, and represent Maldonia the only way youse guys know how: proudly with heads held high (do not be tempted by Kelly’s Roast Beef!). Now back to our regularly scheduled programs. • Speaking of Revere Beach — on a sun-splashed Sunday morning in July, big brother Joe and I stumbled right into a living, breathing Who’s Who of Maldonia. First up, none other than House Minority Whip herself, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, alongside her better half Rodney, who were toasting 33 years of marriage. (And in true Bostonia style, KC rocked a vintage Larry Bird #33 jersey — beFLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 7cassandra://XOtsp3jKU1fAyN3cDXEX7LbxDwktsBr1Y6wcaOfSfJ03m`hb )׉E -THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Page 7 cause, of course, how else do you mark such an occasion?) • Just a few sandy steps later, we encountered the incomparable Mike Gilligan. Honestly, the Gilligans might just be the first family of kindness — every single one of them an original, with their own quirks and charm. Maldonia should hand out “thank you for being Gilligans” bumper stickers! • And then — Lawdy, Lawdy, Miss Clawdy — like a plot twist from a Scorsese flick, we heard this unmistakable greeting: “Malden [expletive deleted]!” Who else but Angelo Sciacchi, retired MPD legend, delivering his signature hello. Retirement clearly suits him — he looked sharp, relaxed and absolutely in his element at “Reveah Beach.” • Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!! Where DO the years go!! Happy 37 years of wedded bliss to those two love birds from Emerald Street, Mary Rose (Brown) and Tony Spadafora. No two finer human beings walking the streets of Malden than Tony and his inamorata, Mary Rose! Congrats to you two love birds and here’s to the next 37! • I remember meeting Tony for the first time at Beebe as a 7th grader. Tony, Keith Powers and Bobby “Bottles” Esposito got into some sort of brouhaha with my best friend, Jimmy Damiano, settling the matter as most kids did in those days, going fist city before becoming best friends for the rest of their lives. • Reasons to be cheerful, Part 1... Welcome to this great big, beautiful world of ours, Kim Bowie’s very first grandchild, Ayda. Benjamin Pierce’s baby girl Ayda is a beautiful child who has a striking resemblance to her famous auntie, Malden Police Officer Noelle Bowie-Pierce! But make no mistake, by the photo I saw of her, that baby has her grammy’s heart and soul of which Kim was famous for. Kim was a 1975 MHS graduate and was one of those back in high school who was a step or two ahead of most everybody else. While we were still reading Mad Magazine, she was reading Yates. While we were listening to Grand Funk Railroad, she was listening to Lou Reed and Joni Mitchell. While we were still shopping at Sparks, she was shopping at hip and cool kid central, Slack Shak (I took literary liberties with these analogies, and I hope Kim didn’t mind — LOL). But I digress.... Welcome, Ayda, with your family history, I know for certain you will make a difference in this world. • Benjamin is a civil engineer at Hansom AFB after serving eight years in the US Air Force; his brother Justin is a Malden firefighter at Ladder 3 on Pearl Street (across the street where the Elmwood Pharmacy and Bobby “Bay Bob” Esposito’s house once stood) — Justin also gave back to his country and society at large, MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19 Grab this rate before it’s gone! 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Rosa, who is also the Superintendent of Forest Dale Cemetery, talked at length in terms of the tree “canopies” in different neighborhoods and other parts of the community, progress that has been made in plantings and tree maintenance and plans for the future. By definition, a tree canopy is the upper layer of leaves and branches of a tree or a collection of trees, which provides shade to the ground below. According to an online report, for a city like Malden “in an urban context, the tree canopy is the total area of ground shaded by trees, often measured as a percentage, and serves a vital role in managing stormwater, improving air quality, and providing shade that cools urban areas.” Rosa has received a number of awards for his efforts on behalf of the City of Malden in the past several years, including Tree Warden of the Year from the Massachusetts Tree Warden and Forestry Association (MTWFA). Most recently, Rosa gave a presentation at the July MTWFA annual meeting where he discussed challenges and successes of maintaining urban forestry. At Tuesday’s meeting, he detailed the ins and out of choosing which type of tree to plant and the hazards of the past, where rows of the same type of tree were planted, only to lose all of them to the same tree malady, be it an arbor-borne disease or parasitic insect. All of the Councillors were complimentary of Rosa and his many contributions, Ward 1’s Peg Crowe remarking on the terrific recent tree plantings at Bell Rock Cemetery, which is regarded as one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces. “It is amazing how great it looks there now with the new additions,” Councillor Crowe said. Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow was one of the several other Councillors with good words for the Malden Tree Warden. “The Chris Rosa Era has been very good for the Malden tree canopy and the overall improvements that have been made all over the community,” Councillor Winslow said. In a historical context, the Ward 6 Councillor referred way back to the New England Hurricane of 1938, which caused — in today’s dollars — $4.7 billion in damages and was especially unkind to Malden, unfortunately wiping out huge swaths of trees in Malden, many of them irreplaceable. “I remember at one point listening to a radio show back in the day when someone mentioned Malden and then the host said, ‘Yeah, Malden, that’s just Medford without trees.’” “That’s simply no longer the case in this community and our Tree Warden Chris Rosa is the main reason,” Councillor Winslow said. Council unanimously approves requesting home rule petition on Special Police Officers The City Council voted unanimously (11-0) to approve an order submitted by Council President Amanda Linehan for the City Council to forward a request for a home rule petition to the state legislature seeking passage of “an Act Increasing the Maximum Age Requirement for Retired Malden Police Officers for Appointment as Special Police Officers in the City of Malden.” The request originated from Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin, who appeared at Tuesday’s meeting and explained the main purpose, which is to increase the pool of qualified persons to staff police details. By raising the age to 70 from 65, which is the regular maximum age for appointed Malden Police Officers before they must retire, then it would allow retired police officers to be available for those posts. Chief Cronin said there is not always a regular Malden Police Officer or Officers available to staff every police traffic detail and that it is not a desirable situation for safety reasons. Some Councillors asked if there is any other alternative, such as “flag persons,” but the Chief explained that it would not be a viable alternative since “flag” personnel do not have arrest powers and cannot legally stop traffic, as police officers or special officers would. After hearing from Chief Cronin, several Councillors said they were in agreement with the request and the vote was unanimous in favor. Commission reappointments are approved by the Council —Mayoral Reappointment: Inna Babitskaya of 557 Pleasant Street, Apt. 339, Malden as a member of the Historical Commission —Mayoral Reappointment: Kathleen Higgins of 34 Forest Street, Malden, as a member of the Disability Commission —Mayoral Reappointment: Ralph Long III of 109 Essex Street, Malden, as a member of the Disability Commission —Council Reappointment: Brittany Torelli of 11 Reserve Street, Malden, as a member of the Police Community Advisory Council, first appointed May 2024 —Council Reappointment: Chloe Cheung of 45 Loomis Street, Unit 119, Malden, as a member of the Police Community Advisory Council, first appointed in 2024, term to commence upon her confirmation by the City Council and to expire May 30, 2028. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://yLDcKVkA_gJ7eO2hujdsdYjNdDT2E8jpNkJiLro1vYM2t`hb )׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Page 9 ~ Political Announcement ~ A Message for Ward 1 Residents from City Councillor Peg Crowe M y name is Peg Crowe and I’m running for re-election as Malden Ward 1 City Councillor. Every afternoon I take a walk in a different area of Ward 1 – to talk with neighbors, listen to their concerns, and answer questions. My regular walks throughout the Ward are how I make sure that I’m always in touch with the residents who make our neighborhood so special. I was raised in Malden in a working class union family that instilled the value of community service in me at a young age. As the Executive Director of YWCA Malden, which supports some of our most vulnerable, I understand the day to day struggles of our neighbors – affordable housing, reliable transportation, child care, and the cost of living. Ward 1 and Malden have been evolving and growing. Similarly, my leadership and priorities have evolved over my time in public service and I’ve grown as a leader. I’ve learned how to get things done even when it’s not easy. I’m proud that I’ve been delivering consistent results to make life better for the residents of the neighborhood I love. This year, I’ve spoken out on behalf of the striking Teamsters and the public health concerns of residents as we struggle with the ongoing trash strike. I’ve successfully fought to create more affordable housing, improve public safety, preserve our parks, and advocate for our seniors to be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Malden is facing serious budget challenges in the near future. Candidate Peg Crowe It is critical to have experienced City Councillors who know how to manage our fiscal decisions wisely. My record proves that I have what it takes to represent Ward 1 effectively during tough times. For example, when the pandemic hit, I worked on multiple fronts to support vulnerable residents and struggling small businesses – including working with the United Way to set up the Malden Together Fund which raised $100,000 to help residents in need of urgent help with rent, mortgages, bills, and food. As we again face budget challenges, we need to be proactive and think creatively in order to protect our community and our residents. To learn more about my campaign, where I stand on various issues, my accomplishments and what I’m working on, visit: www. PegCroweForWard1.com. I hope to earn your vote on November 4th so I can keep working hard – for all of us. Thank you. M Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Malden couple celebrate a Diamond Anniversary! Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson paid a visit to George and Dawn Plati to congratulate them on their 60th Wedding Anniversary at a recent family celebration. Longtime Malden residents, George and Dawn raised their family in Malden and are extremely proud of their three children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. They truly enjoyed the many years they spent volunteering in the community for the Malden High School Band Parents Association, St. Rocco’s Feast and St. Peter’s Food Pantry, and they now relish spending time with family and friends. Mayor Christenson surprised them with a Citation on behalf of the City of Malden in recognition of their milestone anniversary. George and Dawn’s secret for such a long and happy marriage is “communication.” George Plati, Mayor Gary Christenson and Dawn Plati (Courtesy photo) Members sought for Malden Cultural Council ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill two vacancies on the Malden Cultural Council. The Malden Cultural Council works to encourage and promote the artistic development of the arts in Malden through state grant program funding. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Mass Cultural Council allocates funds to Malden each year in support of the fine arts, including performing art programs, exhibits and festivals throughout the community. The primary responsibility of the Malden Cultural Council is to review local grant applications and award funding to select proposals, as funding permits. The majority of meetings are held during grant season (September through December) either on Saturdays or weeknights at a time mutually agreeable to all members. There may be additional meetings during the year on a weeknight, scheduled as necessary. The Council is seeking applicants who would consider serving as Treasurer for the next round of grantmaking. Appointees serve a threeyear term. To apply to the Malden Cultural Council, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org for additional questions. 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Richardson’s Converse Memorial Building and began a quest to photograph each one. Here is my first collection.” Her photographs will be on display at the Malden Public Library throughout the month of September. Scorsello received her fine arts degree in painting from Massachusetts College of Art and remained in Boston for 20 years. She later returned to Malden, T where she exhibits her paintings, drawings and photographs at The Gallery@57, where she is a founding member, with the Malden Sketch Group at 350 Main St., and at other local galleries. She has written several articles for Malden’s Neighborhood View, a citizen journalism project. App-Y Hour at the Malden Public Library L ooking to take advantage of everything your smartphone can do, but not sure where to start? A tech instructor from Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be at the Malden Public Library to host “App-Y Hour” on Tuesday, September 23, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.! Learn about the best apps available on the App Store or Google Play for transportation, grocery delivery, fitness, health and wellness, virtual patient gateways, puzzles, brain games, social media, playing online with grandchildren, online shopping, e-reading, music, movies and television, caregiver support, hearing aids, visual aids and more. There will be two tablets available for showing examples, and attendees will get an App Guide packet to take home. Current MVES clients can arrange for transport to and from the library through MVES. Gallery Talk: The Florida Highwaymen: A Legacy of Landscape Painting he Malden Public Library will present a gallery talk with Roger Lightle, owner of Highwaymen Art Specialists in Vero Beach, Florida. Lightle started collecting works by “Highwaymen” artists 26 years ago. He has curated the annual Backus Museum Highwaymen Exhibit for over 10 years, as well as curating other Highwaymen exhibitions throughout Florida and the United States. He will share the interesting, surprising, humorous and important stories that shed welcome light on the lives and works of these worthy artists. The talk will be held at the library on Friday, September 19, at 3 p.m. The talk honors the generous gift of three new works to the library’s permanent art collection by Highwaymen artists: Harold Newton, Sam Newton and Alfred Hair. The Highwaymen painters created careers as landscape painters against the backdrop of racially segregated Jim Crow Florida. Denied access to gallery representation and excluded from the mainstream art world, they sold their art works wherever they could — including out of the trunks of their cars parked on the side of the interstate. Widely hailed as the most talented of the Florida Highwaymen painters, and often referred to as “the original Highwayman,” Harold Newton (1934-1994) is the artist who, along with Alfred Hair, is credited with founding the group of painters who came together in Fort Pierce, Florida, to make and sell their work. Unable to show his work in many of the whites-only galleries, Harold Newton transformed his car into a mobile gallery, selling his art directly to people around Florida (often along Route 1). Harold Newton was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Smithsonian permanent collection in Washington, D.C., in 2016. nowned artist A.E. “Beanie” Backus, who welcomed both Newton and Hair into his studio. The Highwaymen paintings follow in the legacy of other important landscape artists in the Library’s collection, including Joseph M. W. Turner, Frederick Watts, George Innes, George Loring Brown and Thomas Hill. Following the program, light Harold Newton The Highwaymen artists depicted the state’s scenic coastrefreshments will be served. The Malden Public Library’s Converse Memorial Building & Art Galleries are located at 36 Salem St. in Malden. Gallery Hours: Wednesday, 2-4; Saturday, 2-3, or by apThe Highwaymen line and wild backcountry, often in dazzling combinations of color and tone. These artists’ works are very much part of the lineage of European and American landscape painting that stretches back to the nineteenth century. They learned the basic skills of landscape painting from the repointment. Call 781-324-0218 or access info@maldenpubliclibrary.org. This exhibition is made possible by the generous donations of John Giso and funds from the Estate of Wilfred J. Carr & the Trustees of the Malden Public Library. ׉ 7cassandra://1ME8s66U9Y543ipChzVQ2ihFSgwszz9a23qwAGu516k4`hb )׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Page 11 ‘Through the Lens’: Malden photographers exhibit opens at The Gallery@57 T he Gallery@57 is proud to present “Through the Lens,” a photography exhibition featuring the work of five Malden artists: Sandy Felder, Diana Jeong, Elizabeth Campbell Tompkins, Linda Dolph and Elizabeth Scorsello. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of subjects, including nature, architecture and everyday scenes, each captured with a unique artistic vision. From vivid botanical closeups and wildlife portraits to striking architectural details and reflective landscapes, Through the Lens invites viewers to see the world anew. In addition to framed photography, the exhibition will feature artist-designed creations, such as cards, prints and household items, that bring art into daily life. A Meet the Artist Reception will take place on Thursday, September 11, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at The Gallery@57, which is located at 57 Pleasant St. in Malden. The public is invited to attend, meet the artists and explore the stories behind their work. This event is free and open to everyone. Through the Lens is sponsored by Creative Malden and the Malden Cultural Council. A portion of proceeds will benefit Creative Malden, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community through art, music and dance. Representative Lipper-Garabedian Joins the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators to Mark the 243 Women Elected to the Legislature on the 243rd Day of the Year B OSTON – August 31, 2025 – In February, Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian was selected as an At-Large Board member of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators (MCWL) in its 50th year of existence. MCWL is the longest continuously operating bicameral and bipartisan legislative caucus in the nation, embodying a rich history of collaboration across party lines to advance women’s rights in Massachusetts. As the MCWL continues its 50th Anniversary celebration, August 31 marks a symbolic milestone: the 243rd day of the year, emblematic of all 243 women elected to serve in the Massachusetts General Court. Earlier this year, MCWL launched a campaign to highlight every woman who has ever served in the Massachusetts Legislature, one woman per day throughout 2025. With just 243 women elected in the entire 401year history of the General Court – compared to more than 20,000 men, this year-long recognition honors both the trailblazers who came before and the leaders shaping our Commonwealth Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative today. The MCWL’s recognition of each of the 243 female state representatives and state senators not only pays tribute to their legacies but also underscores the work that lies ahead to build a truly representative government. Representative Lipper-Garabedian is the 212th among the 243 women who have served in the Legislature. 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I remain committed and look forward to continuing to support the participation and leadership of women elected officials in the State House to ensure that diverse voices and perspectives are at every policymaking table.” Throughout the year, the MCWL has hosted events, educational programs, and legislative briefings to mark this milestone year. To learn more about the MCWL and follow the ongoing 50th Anniversary, follow along on Instagram@mawomenscaucus. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Thank you to the “Queen of Patience” Jeanne Marquardo, our Athletic Dept. administrative assistant, who is one of the busiest people in Malden this time of year, answering — literally — hundreds of questions and emails each day, from mid-August and right through the start of classes and beyond, from student-athletes and their caregivers. All of our teams will compete “for real” starting this week and next, and from all indications, this could be a very interesting and successful season. The best barometer for forecasting about some gains in the win-loss column for our Fall Teams is player participation numbers. From Football to Cross Country to our Middle School program, many of our team rosters have either matched or surpassed last year’s numbers! Also, in most cases we are still accepting signups for many of our teams from Class of 2029 9th-graders. We are now starting to reap the benefits of the concerted efforts we have made these past several years to encourage Malden High School and middle school students to get out there and play for one of our Golden Tornado teams. Another plus this season has been the conscientious manner in which most of our student-athletes “took care of business” with their Final Forms registration and all that goes with it. Thank you to all of the caregivers who worked alongside the student-athletes to make this possible. As we enter the 4th school year using Final Forms exclusively, we are really getting the job done as to efficient and complete registration for our athletic program. We wish good luck to all of our Fall Teams as their regular season openers arrive. After a productive preseason it will be great to get out and compete against our fellow Greater Boston League opponents and nonleague teams on our schedules. It has taken a combined effort of EVERYONE involved to get to this point and we thank all who have contributed to make this Fall Season launch possible. GO MALDEN! *** MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, September 3 4:00 p.m.: Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country at Chelsea 4:00 p.m.: JV Girls Volleyball v. East Boston, Finn Gym at MHS 5:15 p.m.: Varsity Girls Volleyball v. East Boston, Finn Gym at MHS THURSDAY, September 4 5:00 p.m.: JV Boys Soccer at Methuen 5:30 p.m.: Varsity Boys Soccer at Methuen 7:00 p.m.: Varsity Coed Field Hockey at Christie Serino Field at Saugus FRIDAY, September 5 4:00 p.m.: JV Girls Volleyball v. Cambridge R&L, Finn Gym at MHS 5:30 p.m. p.m.: Varsity Girls VolCharlie Conefrey MPS Athletic Director leyball v. Cambridge R&L, Finn Gym at MHS SATURDAY/ SUNDAY,September 6-7 No Events MONDAY, September 8 4:00 p.m.: JV Girls Volleyball v. Somerville, Finn Gym at MHS 4:30 p.m.: Varsity Coed Field Hockey v. Northeast Metro Tech 5:30 p.m.: Varsity Girls Volleyball v. Somerville, Finn Gym at MHS TUESDAY, September 9 4:00 p.m.: Freshman Boys Soccer at Everett, Madeline English School 4:00 p.m.: JV Boys Soccer at Everett 4:15 p.m. p.m.: JV Girls Soccer v. Everett, Pine Banks 4:15 p.m.-Varsity Girls Soccer v. Everett, Pine Banks 7:00 p.m.: Varsity Boys Soccer v. Everett, Everett Stadium WEDNESDAY, September 10 4:00 p.m.: JV Girls Volleyball at Chelsea 4:00 p.m.: Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country at Lynn English 4:00 p.m.: Varsity Coed Field Hockey v. Revere 5:15 p.m.: Varsity Girls Volleyball at Chelsea Subscribe to the Advocate Online! www.advocatenews.net D Bread of Life calls on public to join together in ending hunger M ALDEN – September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign led by Feeding America, and The Greater Boston Food Bank is encouraging everyone to take action to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Bread of Life will be raising awareness and inspiring action in Malden and surrounding communities. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online. “Hunger is not an emergency; unfortunately, it’s a daily lived reality for far too many people in our state with a profound impact on our health and well-being,” says Catherine D’Amato, president and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank. “With decreases in hunger-relief programs coming from the federal government, now more than ever we ask for continued support from our donors, volunteers, and government officials, to help fuel our mission to end hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts.” According to The Greater Boston Food Bank’s annual statewide study on food insecurity, conducted in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, 1 in 3 Massachusetts adults experienced food insecurity in 2024. Bread of Life is providing food every month for about 9,000 individuals from Malden, Everett and surrounding communities. “As many more of our neighbors will struggle with the coming decreases in federal help, the burden of assisting them will fall heavily on the private sector, on nonprofits like BOL, on individuals, churches and other faith communities, businesses and civic organizations,” says Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director of Bread of Life. “We are counting on our community, which has always been rock-solid, to help us meet the challenge through food donations, financial support, volunteer efforts and advocacy!” Together, we have the power to end hunger. Learn how you can take action today by visiting www.breadoflifemalden.org and clicking on “Take Action” or “Volunteer.” Come sing with Polymnia Choral Society! It's easy to join! o you enjoy singing and meeting interesting people? Polymnia Choral Society is looking for singers of all skill levels. For more than 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances that include pieces from a wide variety of musical styles: classical, pop, musical theater and more. Come join a community of more than 60 members who love to sing and have fun! We welcome participants from all over Massachusetts. Currently, we have members from Melrose, Malden, Wakefield, Stoneham, Saugus, Acton and Hamilton. Our concert season runs from September until June. Polymnia rehearses every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., starting this year on September 2, at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (355 Franklin St.). Come to any rehearsal and introduce yourself to Music Librarian Pam Ross, President Steve Francis or Vice President David Hammond. The 2025-2026 season is not to be missed! On December 6, Polymnia performs “Patterns in the Snow,” a wintry-themed concert featuring holiday favorites with enduring and uplifting music that warms the spirit. On March 7, 2026, Polymnia presents “An American Quilt,” highlighting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of our country in celebration of its 250th birthday. On June 6, 2026, “Polymnia SING | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://ZVAgWsqtNkfc83mb59w95ot2fg1B_-h7haj3gYD5Jk85`hb )׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 ~ Guest Op-Ed ~ Page 13 Ward 4 Councillor addresses Malden Public Library Trustees concerns By Ryan O’Malley Dear residents of Malden, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your patience and steadfast support during this time. Your trust and encouragement have been invaluable, and I remain fully committed to keeping you informed and engaged as we navigate this process together. Recently, I have taken decisive and necessary steps, both legal and non-legal, to safeguard public assets held in trust for the benefit of the people of Malden by the Trustees of the Malden Public Library. These actions were not only essential but also reflect an unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and the public good. At every step, I was advised by the Malden City Solicitor’s Office on the correct steps to take to protect the public interest in the public property located at the Malden Public Library. Additionally, I was informed by the recent determination by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth that the Malden Public Library is a public entity subject to the Open Meeting Law. Did you know that the current Trustees and Library Director claim that the Malden PUBLIC Library is a private entity unaccountable to the people of Malden? Did you know that the Trustees claim to spend 90% of their time buying and selling OUR PUBLIC ASSETS (e.g., precious art and historic documents) and claim to only spend 10% of their time managing the PUBLIC library? I spent months trying to obtain access to public documents such as meeting minutes, annual reports, and an inventory of the public assets held by the Trustees. For six months, I was stonewalled. For over a century and a half, the people of Malden through our Town and then City government, have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to the creation, expansion, and restoration of the Malden Public Library. We have also contributed priceless art, artifacts, books, and records to the library as our only functional archive. It has now come to light that the Trustees and Director believe that they alone own these public assets privately. It is an absurd proposition and, if allowed to stand, may represent the largest dispossession of public assets in the history of our community. Maybe the largest in the Commonwealth. As you know, this situation has been challenging, but it has also been revealing. It has brought to light the true character of those involved, and I believe this moment serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of integrity, fairness, and responsibility. These values guide me, and they will continue to do so as I move forward advocating for the protection of our beloved Malden Public Library. Let me be clear: the truth will prevail. I am confident that as the facts come to light, justice will be served. We the people of Malden will emerge from this stronger, more united, and more determined than ever to uphold the principles we have stood for since before the American Revolution. On May 27, 1776, the people of Malden declared “that if [the continental congress] should declare America to be a free and independent republic, your constituents will support and defend the measure, to the last drop of their blood, and the last farthing of their treasure.” The people of Malden were instrumental in the founding of our republic and would die defendSeptember is College Fire Safety Month Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out S TOW–September is College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding students, parents, and others to be sure that their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and that they know two ways out in an emergency. Massachusetts fire departments reported 2,491 fires in student dormitories, fraternities, and sororities in Massachusetts between 2020 and 2024. These fires caused five civilian injuries, 11 fire service injuries, and around $3.7 million in estimated damages. More than 90% of them were related to unsafe cooking, with unattended cooking the most common factor. “It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced chef or cooking for yourself for the first time – always stay in the kitchen when you’re cooking on the stovetop,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “Set a timer if you’ve got something in the oven, and if you’re drowsy or impaired then order takeout. Falling asleep with food on a burner is a recipe for disaster.” More fires occur on campus in September than any other month, followed closely by October, and generally decline through the school year. Fire officials also share a concern about fire safety in apartments and other types of off-campus student housing, where two college students died in separate, unrelated fires in 2013. “Fire safety is one of the most important factors whether you live in a dorm, apartment, single-family home, multifamily dwelling, sorority, or fraternity,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “Everyone should have working smoke and CO alarms on every level of their residence and know two or more ways out in case of an emergency. In the event of a fire, don’t waste precious time gathering personal belongings – get out, stay out, and call 911.” He also noted that fire safety precautions should remain in place through the entirety of the year. Windows, doors, and stairways should be clear of boxes, furniture, bicycles, and any other obstructions at all times. Fire doors should never be blocked. And, as required by law, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be in operation year-round. “If your rental doesn’t have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, insist on them,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “Landlords are legally required to provide these vital safety tools. Check the manufacturing date printed on the back of your smoke alarms and replace them if they’re more than 10 years old. Carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced after five, seven, or 10 years, depending on the make and model. And test your alarms once a month so you know they’re working properly.” Working alarms, clear exit routes, and practicing a plan for using them are crucial for when a fire breaks out, but students can also take steps to prevent them from starting in the first place: • Smoking: There is no safe way to smoke, but if you must smoke then do it responsibly. Don’t flick them on the ground, where they can smolder and ignite debris, or grind them out on porches or steps. Use a heavy ashtray on a sturdy surface and put it out all the way every time. • Electrical: Always plug appliances like air conditioners and space heaters into wall sockets that can handle the current, not power strips or extension cords. Don’t overload outlets with multiple devices. • Heating: Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep. Never leave a space heater unattended. • Cooking: Stand by your pan! Don’t leave pots and pans unattended on a lit stovetop, and keep flammable items away from burners. In the event of a grease fire, smother the flames with a lid and then turn off the heat. Only cook when you’re alert, not when you’re drowsy or impaired. • Candles: Never leave canSAFETY | SEE PAGE 17 ing the republic from enemies foreign and domestic. It’s important to remember that republic comes from two Latin words: res publica. Res meaning things. Publica meaning public. Together, the things of the public. Now, is the time to help defend our public things - our public assets - OUR PUBLIC LIBRARY. To provide further clarity and address any questions, I will be holding a question-and-answer session on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. outside the Malden Public Library at 36 Salem Street. I look forward to speaking with you directly and continuing this important dialogue. Thank you again for standing with me. Together, we will move forward with the strength and purpose to ensure future generations of Maldonians have access to our history and public assets. ׉ 7cassandra://43tApgdXgKr62WA--Z0EsSYetZhlrvJSMwc7BtC9-Rc0`hb )hb ) rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://RQN2JMvXsn2D6InHWSW2HDDHk1CnxEJ_HJxStSciVQ0j`'p׉ 7cassandra://pJ9xU_sjBinD-1V4HEAvvFNAUsAZWo9cm8AkFUbJfGMx`׉ 7cassandra://mB_Nu-Ju3IKYCknsEA6xVO5GqyhO9yp5BS2q_YW3EZ02U`hb )טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://E1c0BIdEqm6yUNNar-A7BCgiLxXTT6fgAvdtVFhU0t8J`'p׉ 7cassandra://UInmsPpaOUprUeFvkcDAVk2cyZTeOpiUnPmcqXTeslgb`׉ 7cassandra://o_op4WdQSRzwKkqSMpNd5Oy0oI-fekmxC1Zhaytwc7w0`hb )׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Got Milk? You'd Better Hope So. By Dr. Matthew Drake D airy milk is making a comeback -- and not a moment too soon for America's bone health. For years, calcium intake has declined, even as bone-weakening lifestyle factors have surged. Americans are spending more time indoors, sitting at desks, getting less vitamin D, and doing fewer weight-bearing activities. All of this contributes to an overlooked but growing crisis: our bones are becoming weaker, at an earlier age, and in greater numbers than most people realize. As Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Disease Services at the Hospital for Special Surgery, I see this firsthand. One of the biggest misconceptions patients have is that bone loss is unavoidable with aging -- something to worry about only later in life, if at all. But bone health is a lifelong investment, and Americans are dangerously underinvesting. We aren't getting nearly enough calcium, and the consequences of that deficiency are showing up sooner and more severely than expected. It's time for patients and providers to prioritize bone health -- through better education, daily habits, and preventive activity long before suffering a fracture. Think of your skeleton as a cement foundation. Most of the structure you'll rely on as an adult is built during adolescence when the body is rapidly laying down bone. Calcium is the primary mineral in that foundation -- essential for building and maintaining strong, healthy bones. That's why children and teenagers need substantial amounts to develop peak bone mass. But even after the growth phase ends, bones still need care. Adults must continue supporting their skeletal health with steady calcium intake, adequate vitamin D, and regular physical activity. Fall short, and your body will draw calcium from your skeleton. If you're not getting enough of the mineral, or don't have enough vitamin D to help absorb the amount you take in, your bones become the backup supply to maintain normal blood levels. That silent sacrifice can lead to osteoporosis, a progressive disease that leaves bones fragile and more prone to break from minor falls or everyday activities. Osteoporosis affects at least 10 million Americans, and almost 45 million others are at increased risk for fracture due to low bone density. Over half of U.S. adults aged 50 and older are vulnerable to potentially devastating fractures. The economic burden is just as sobering. Osteoporosis-related fractures cost the U.S. healthcare system tens of billions annually. We can't treat our way out of this. There's already a critical shortage of specialists who manage bone health and osteoporosis specifically. We need to prevent it, starting with patient education and a renewed focus on calcium -- and vitamin D. That begins at the table. Calcium from dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese is among the most easily absorbed. For those who are lactose intolerant or dairy-free, calcium-fortified beverages and supplements can help fill the gap -- but they need to be taken correctly. We also need to rethink physical activity. Our bones respond to gravity and ground impact -meaning walking, running, or strength training are far better for our skeletons than swimming or cycling. "Use it or lose it" isn't a cliché -- it's biology. The recent uptick in milk consumption is a welcome trend. But the bigger opportunity is cultural: to start thinking about bone health the way we think about heart or brain health -as something worth preserving every day. We only get one skeleton. Let's treat it like the vital organ system it is. Matthew T. Drake, MD, Ph.D, is the Chief of Endocrinology at Hospital for Special Surgery. This piece originally ran in RealClearScience. MBTA Announces Extended Service for Fall 2025, All Modes Free After 9 PM for Five Fridays and Saturdays Extended Subway Service on Fridays and Saturdays Extended Service Seven Days a Week for Five Frequent Bus Routes, on Fridays and Saturdays on Eight Additional Frequent Bus Routes Extended Ferry Service on Fridays and Saturdays for Some Routes Through September B OSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway lines and eight frequent bus routes will offer extended service on Fridays and Saturdays with five of the MBTA’s most frequent bus routes with the highest number of later riders offering extended service every day of the week. Trip end times for these lines and routes will be about one hour later compared to current service end times. Extended service will also be added on some ferry lines on Fridays and Saturdays through the end of September with additional trips added. To encourage riders to take advantage of the extended service, all subway lines, bus routes, ferries, Commuter Rail lines, and the RIDE trips will be free on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9 PM through the end of service on September 5 – 6, September 12 – 13, September 19 – 20, September 26 – 27, and October 3 – 4. Extending service later into the night is a frequent request and longstanding interest of the riding public. Later public transit options enhance quality of life, improve the economic vibrancy of the region, and better position the Greater Boston area to be competitive among other worldclass cities that offer late-night public transportation. With the goal of increasing mobility during the nighttime hours for workers and travelers, this targeted approach to extending service prioritizes current evening ridership, improves connectivity across the network, and is a strategic investment that is within the MBTA’s current operating budget. “Safe and reliable transportation is essential and the MBTA wants to do our part with ensuring that the public has access to mass transportation when they need it,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “We are not satisfied with simply restoring our system to what we once provided but pushing ourselves to continuously improve. Extended service is something that we have been working towards and I’m proud that the investments being made in the MBTA allows us to now provide later service on subway, bus, and ferries, giving the public the opportunity to choose transit. We could not have done this without the hard work of the MBTA workforce and the commitment to transportation by the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Legislature.” Weekend Extended Service • Subway: Service for the Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will be extended by about one hour on Friday and Saturday nights. Frequency during the one-hour of extended service will be about every 30 minutes on the Ashmont and Braintree branches of the Red Line and each of the Green Line branches, and about every 15 minutes between Alewife and JFK/UMass on the Red Line, on the entire Orange Line, and on the entire Blue Line. • Bus: Service on Bus Routes 1, 22, 39, 66, 110, SL1, SL3, and SL5 will extend by about one hour on Friday and Saturday nights. Frequency during the one-hour of extended service will be approximately every 30 minutes. • Ferries: Service for some ferry lines will extend by one to two hours with additional trips on Fridays and Saturdays beginning Friday, August 29, through Saturday, September 27: • On Fridays: Hingham/Hull Ferry: An additional Hingham/ Hull Ferry roundtrip will be added to the schedule departing about one hour later than current schedules. This trip departs Hingham to Long Wharf at 10:15 PM; the trip departs Long Wharf to Hull and Hingham at 11 PM. • The current last departure from Hingham is at 9:15 PM with the last departure from Long Wharf at 9:55 PM. • On Fridays and Saturdays: East Boston Ferry: Additional East Boston Ferry trips will be added to the schedule with service extended to 10 PM. The last trip from East Boston to Long Wharf will depart at 9:30 PM; the last trip from Long Wharf to East Boston will depart at 9:45 PM. • The current last departure from East Boston on Fridays is at 7:30 PM and on Saturdays is MBTA | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://mB_Nu-Ju3IKYCknsEA6xVO5GqyhO9yp5BS2q_YW3EZ02U`hb )׉E(THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Page 15 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen 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 2025 session through August 29. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 68 votes from the 2025 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of 33 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. Eighteen (54.5 percent) of 33 Democrats voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. Fourteen (42.4 percent) of Democrats voted with Creem at least 90 percent of the time. Only one Democrat voted with Creem less than 90 percent of the time. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) who voted with Creem only 57 times (85.0 percent). Rounding out the list of the top five senators who voted with Creem the least percentage of times are Sens. Nick Collins (D-Boston); Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford); and Michael Moore (D-Millbury) who each voted with Creem 63 times (92.6 percent). Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) voted with Creem 64 times (94.1 percent). The votes of four Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). None of the four voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. Sens. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) each voted with Tarr 62 times (91.1 percent); and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and Peter Durant (R-Spencer) each voted with Tarr 66 times (97.0 percent). SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 29 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 2025 through August 29. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 68 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 AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO UNCOVERS FRAUD IN PUBLIC BENEFITS - State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released a Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) report that uncovered $4.8 million of public benefit fraud in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025. BSI’s goal is to help make government work better by investigating fraud, abuse and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits across the state. BSI investigated a total of 1,153 cases and there were overpayments in 143 cases including fraud uncovered when paying for benefits for MassHealth/ Medicaid $3,812,331; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $690,138; Personal Care Attendant $145,638; Department of Early Education and Care $134,526; Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children $23,179; Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children $8,568. “Public benefit fraud can impact the lives of everyday people across Massachusetts who rely on these programs and services to access care or purchase food,” said DiZoglio. “That is why the work of our fraud examiners is critical to help ensure these services and programs are operating efficiently and reliably for all who need them.” MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERIES (H 2652) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require that motor vehicle repair and storage facilities display a notice that informs the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises. "This legislation will put safety first in the event of a fire on a property where lithium-ion batteries are present,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg). “These batteries are notoriously dangerous and difficult to extinguish. By having identifying signs on location where the batteries are present, it allows for more situational awareness for first responders who may be responding." CHANGE LANGUAGE IN LAW THAT CREATED COUNCILS ON AGING (H 4301) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would change some language in the 50-year-old law that created Councils on Aging in local cities and towns. Changes include deleting language that refers to “problems of the aging” and replacing it with “the needs of older adults;” deleting language that calls workers “clerks” and replacing it with language that calls workers “staff;” and adding “and delivering services” to the language in the bill which gives the council the authority to “carry out programs.” Supporters said the bill modernizes the language in a 50-yearold law that created Councils on Aging at a time when there were very few senior centers. They noted that the number of Councils on Aging and senior centers has grown to 350 and said the bill updates the statute to reflect the modern functioning of these critical centers. Rep. Kate Donaghue (D-Westborough), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on passage of her proposal and whether she thinks it will make it through the Legislature in the 2025-2026 session. The bill was given initial approval by the House in the 2023-2024 session but died when the House took no further action on it. BAN THE USE OF TINTED LICENSE PLATE COVERS (H 4029) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would prohibit the use of tinted or smoked license plate covers, along with any bracket, frame or covering that alters or obscures the license plate’s visibility. Specifically, the bill prohibits anything that obscures the license plate; the color of the license plate; the name or abbreviated name of the state; or any character or characters, decal, stamp or other device indicating the month or year in which the vehicle's registration expires. “I filed this bill after working with constituents who were concerned that tinted license plate covers may seem harmless, but in reality they make it harder for tolling systems, accident investigators and law enforcement officers to do their jobs,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “With Massachusetts now relying on electronic tolling infrastructure, it’s critical that plates remain clear and fully legible. This legislation is about fairness safety, and ensuring our transportation system works the way it’s supposed to.” BAY STATE HIRES COMPANY TO RUN THE UPCOMING ONLINE LOTTERY – The State Lottery Commission voted to approve a five-year contract for the company that next summer in 2026 will launch an online version of the Lottery that allows people to place bets online. It was a unanimous vote to authorize the Lottery’s Executive Director Mark William Bracken to enter into a deal for "a full-service iLottery platform and related services" with Aristocrat Interactive – a Malta-based company which had been recommended by the procurement team that reviewed five responses the Lottery got to its solicitation. Malta is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. "This is a huge milestone,” said Lottery Commissioner Meghan Liddy. “I've been around for a while. The years passed by quickly, but at times it did not seem like a quick process at all, and it was a very arduous process to get this done. Just huge congratulations to the team." Bracken said, "You know, we're saying summer of '26 ... Summer, obviously, has the summer months. I would love it to be early summer of '26 as opposed to late summer of '26. We'd love to get in the marketplace, meet our players where they are, you know, hopefully bring on some new players that aren't exposed or aren't in love with the products of our traditional retail because, like we've said before, online Lottery really is a different product line." The House and Senate approved creation of an online Lottery authorization in the fiscal year 2025 budget that Gov. Maura Healey signed in 2024. $75.6 MILLION REBATE TO HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMERS – Gov. Maura Healey announced that five of the state’s health insurance carriers will return $75.6 million to over 350,000 people covered by individual and small employer healthcare plans in Massachusetts under the state’s enforcement of the Massachusetts health laws. The five carriers are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue; Fallon Community Health Plan; Harvard Pilgrim Health Care; Mass General Brigham Health Plan; and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. Massachusetts has the country's strictest Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) law, requiring the state’s health insurance carriers to spend at least 88 percent of premiums on health care services for individuals and small groups—setting a higher bar than the federal standard of 85 percent. When an insurance carrier's average MLR over a three-year period falls below the required threshold, it is required to rebate a portion of premium payments to individuals and small employers. The rebates reflect a portion of the difference between what the insurance carriers charged in premiums and what they actually spent on health care costs. “Massachusetts has strong laws in place to make sure that the money that you are paying for health care actually goes to covering high-quality services,” said Gov. Healey. “That’s why we are able to approve over $75 million back to consumers and businesses. This is just the latest action we are taking to lower the cost of health care, housing and energy that people are facing every day.” “These rebates are more than just numbers—they’re dollars back in the pockets of families and small business owners across the commonwealth,” said Division of Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw. “The enforcement of this law is part of our larger strategy of protecting Massachusetts health care consumers and encouraging insurers to be more efficient, reduce administrative overhead and focus on cost-effective ways to deliver care.” The exact amounts of the 2025 BHRC| SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://o_op4WdQSRzwKkqSMpNd5Oy0oI-fekmxC1Zhaytwc7w0`hb )hb ) rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://-ULrQc1HdTE1m25n3X8h0iYLavjGBjSDxpPXBLwYnaId`'p׉ 7cassandra://6W2DeTtJW6Cp8LbDw5jmSsTLlPIaFIsBgzf71cvookgͪ`׉ 7cassandra://O6COmJrGYnROmaVII1K4r62kHA-DwkaBPNNjTqJoOcA,`hb )טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://4LtgrZu1_wJyNKCTnnoF-tCTirr8x-dIG8jc1p6qRWM:`'p׉ 7cassandra://UPRx77jGGX7lv5N7sNAPo_2CvXNNxF_oxxZj14ZbpxIͻ`׉ 7cassandra://0pJ1mIp8_kSPX3mTyrvj1IT0NT-XhNrfYcukG1z8Qog.`hb )Γנhb )ց n̍9ׁHhttp://www.mass.gov/dfs.ׁ ׁ Јנhb )Ձ9ׁHhttp://mbta.com/ServiceChangesׁ ׁ Јנhb )ԁ%ÁO9ׁHhttp://mbta.com/ׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE 15 rebates depend on the carrier and the premium paid by individual and small group purchasers. MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would establish September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day would acknowledge that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and works to foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. “We brought forward this veteran suicide remembrance and awareness bill in direct response to the tragedies that have left holes in the fabric of our communities and in order to build awareness to prevent future tragedy,” said bill sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “[The bill] is an important step in offering support to both our active service members and veterans.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – TALES FROM SPIN CITY – Two of former Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration officials, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, both vying for the Republican party’s nod to run against incumbent Democrat Gov. Maura Healey in 2026, participated in a debate on Friday, August 22nd. Shortsleeve served as Chief Administrator head of the MBTA while Kennealy was Baker’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. Who won the debate? It depends on who you ask. The answer from Republican Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign: “Marine Corps Veteran, successful business leader and proven government reformer Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for governor, delivered a commanding performance during the one-hour live debate.” 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 Thursday, the 18th day of September 2025 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the eight (8) 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 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 53 ALDEN STREET 54 ALDEN STREET 58 ALDEN STREET 15 ESTEY STREET DBH (IN) 9 9 14 14 33 29 19 16 Common Name CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR NORWAY MAPLE NORWAY MAPLE HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST CRIMSON KING MAPLE CRIMSON KING 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. “We don’t need a Healey lite,” said Shortsleeve, referring to his GOP opponent Mike Kennealy. “We need a Marine who will put the people of Massachusetts first. The people of Massachusetts are tired of empty promises and rising costs. I’m running to bring real-world leadership to Beacon Hill, cut waste and restore common sense to state government. We can’t afford another four years of top-down mandates, endless benefits for illegal immigrants, rising utility costs and economic mismanagement.” The answer from Republican Mike Kennealy’s campaign: “Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy emerged as the clear winner in the first primary debate of the election cycle.” “We already knew that Mike Kennealy is the only candidate capable of taking on and defeating Maura Healey,” said Ben Hincher, Kennealy’s campaign manager, “Tonight, anyone tuning into this race for the first time saw the truth: Mike Kennealy is running against Maura Healey, while his opponent is running against Mike Kennealy. Mike laid out a clear, common-sense agenda: ending Massachusetts’ sanctuary state policies, cutting the green gimmicks that have driven up our electric bills and restoring affordability for families across the commonwealth. He showed voters that he will bring pragmatic, principled and commonsense leadership back to Beacon Hill.” The answer from Democrat Gov. Maura Healey’s campaign: “Two Trump-supporting Republican candidates for governor held a ‘debate’ on an August Friday afternoon.” “You know that the MassGOP is embarrassed by their own candidates when they schedule their first debate for 5 p.m. on a summer Friday,” said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan. “It’s just the latest sign that Kennealy’s and Shortsleeve’s candidacies are failing, along with their fundraising numbers. The only thing that was more blurry than the debate’s livestream was the candidates’ plans to stand up to Donald Trump. Not once did they mention his devastating cuts to lifesaving research funding, his plans to kick hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents off their health care or his tariffs that are raising costs for everyone.” Kerrigan continued, “The Republican candidates for governor yet again showed that they’re afraid to stand up to Donald Trump and won’t stand for the people of Massachusetts. One thing is for sure after tonight: Gov. Maura Healey is the only candidate who will make life easier for people, lower the cost of housing, health care and energy and stand up to Donald Trump when he hurts our state.” HOW LONG WAS LAST SING | FROM PAGE 12 Christopher Rosa Tree Warden – City of Malden September 05, 12, 2025 Goes to Broadway” and will perform hit songs from popular past and present Broadway musicals. Come join the fun in singing in one or all three of these concerts! All singers are welcome. For more information about joining Polymnia, visit https:// polymnia.org/how-to-join/ or call Polymnia Board of Directors President Steve Francis at 617633-5006. Accessibility Information: An 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 brief length 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 August 2529, the House met for a total of 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 22 minutes. Mon. August 25 House11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues.August 26 No House session No Senate session Wed. August 27 No House session No Senate session Thurs. August 28 House11:00 a.m. to 11:17a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20a.m. Fri. August 29 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. ADA-compliant ramp is located on the West Highland Avenue entrance of Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, between Ashland Street and Chipman Avenue. Any accessibility questions, requests or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@ polymnia.org. Mark your calendars! Polymnia will be performing “Patterns in the Snow” at 7:30 p.m. on December 6, 2025, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Herbert St. in Melrose). ׉ 7cassandra://O6COmJrGYnROmaVII1K4r62kHA-DwkaBPNNjTqJoOcA,`hb )׉E"YMBTA | FROM PAGE 14 at 8:30 PM with the last departure from Long Wharf on Fridays at 7:45 PM and on Saturdays is at 8:45 PM. • On Fridays and Saturdays: Charlestown Ferry: Additional Charlestown Ferry trips will be added to the schedule with service extended to 10 PM. The last trip from Charleston to Long Wharf will depart at 9:30 PM; the last trip from Long Wharf to Charlestown will depart at 9:45 PM. • The current last departure from Charlestown on Fridays is at 8:15 PM and on Saturdays is at 6:15 PM with the last departure from Long Wharf on Fridays at 8:00 PM and on Saturdays at 6:00 PM. • Lynn, Winthrop, and Quincy Ferries: The last trip for these routes will remain as they are on Fridays and Saturdays. • Updated Ferry schedules will be available soon at mbta.com/ Ferry. Daily Extended Service • Bus: Service on Bus Routes 23, 28, 57, 111, and 116 will be extended by about one hour every day of the week. Frequency during the one-hour of extended service will be approximately every 30 minutes. The current cost of the extended service on subway lines and bus routes for additional operations personnel hours is approximately $2 million. Schedules for all lines and routes vary. Riders are strongly encouraged to check schedules in advance and use the MBTA’s Trip Planner as well as the MBTA Go app to plan their travels. Regular fares will be charged for all extended services. The MBTA previously announced additional Fall 2025 service adjustments. More information and detailed service schedules are available here. The MBTA continues to serve a critical role in supporting the economic vitality of Massachusetts. Over the past two years, the agency has focused on providing dependable, frequent, and accessible service that riders can rely on. Through initiatives such as extending evening service and the Better Bus Project, the MBTA continues to optimize routes, improve connectivity, and enhance the rider experience. Statements of Support: “Extending MBTA service on THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 SAFETY | FROM PAGE 13 evenings and weekdays will have a meaningful impact on the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, one of the region’s most significant employment and economic hubs,” said Karen Winger, Director of Transportation Planning for the Longwood Collective, a nonprofit organization that provides critical transportation and operating services, planning, placemaking, and stewardship for the workers, patients, students, and visitors of the LMA. “Thousands of employees and visitors rely on public transit to get to and from the LMA every day, and these added hours—paired with the fare-free weekends in September—will give our community greater flexibility and help support the safety and well-being of those traveling late at night. We applaud the MBTA for listening to riders’ needs and investing in service improvements that make a real difference for our region.” “Extended T service is a great for restaurant guests, and even more so for restaurant employees,” said Stephen Clark, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. “We applaud the T for continuing to work collaboratively to expand service where and when it is needed.” “Extending MBTA hours isn’t just about convenience — it’s about building the kind of reliable, affordable transit system our region needs,” said Caitlin Allen-Connelly, Executive Director of TransitMatters. “These changes make it easier to enjoy and get around on Friday and Saturday nights on the subway, keep frequent bus routes running later, and give late-night and early-morning workers a dependable ride. They also improve access to hospitals and connect more people to jobs, services, and opportunities. With free weekend service in September, it’s a great way to attract and welcome more people back to transit. This is a clear win for riders, workers, the community, and our local economy!” For more information, visit mbta.com/ServiceChanges or connect with the T on X @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook / TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. dles burning unattended. Extinguish them before leaving the room. Even better, switch to battery-powered candles. • Lithium-Ion Batteries: Use the charging equipment provided by the manufacPage 17 turer and disconnect it when the device is charged. Charge phones, laptops, e-cigarettes, e-bike batteries, and other devices on a hard and stable surface – never a bed, couch, or pillow. If you notice an unusual odor, change in color, change in shape, leaking, or odd noises, stop using the device right away. If you are able to do so safely, move it away from anything that can burn and call your local fire department. For more fire safety tips for both on and off campus, visit www.mass.gov/dfs. THE FOURNIER MASS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT CASE law and statutory law. Its arguments had seemed to be more based upon its own ideology as to desired outcomes as opposed to them being based upon the actual law. In the Fournier case, the apT his July 23, 2021, decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) upheld well settled Trust law and has provided the elder bar with more certainty in drafting irrevocable trusts in the context of Medicaid planning. MassHealth’s legal department could not persuade the SJC that a special or limited power of appointment contained in the applicant’s irrevocable trust caused the trust principal to be countable thereby resulting in ineligibility for MassHealth benefits for the applicant. The SJC cited the Restatement (Third) of Property: Wills and Other Donative Transfers, Section 17.2 (2011) and many Superior Court and Appellate Court cases as grounds for its decision against MassHealth. The benefits of this SJC case for the elderly in Massachusetts are profound. MassHealth had, for a period of about 10 years or so, been attacking almost any provision contained in an irrevocable trust in order to deny MassHealth benefits, even though so many of its legal arguments had been in complete contradiction with well settled case plicant and her husband were the Settlors of an irrevocable trust. There was a provision in the trust granting the applicant, during her lifetime, a limited power of appointment to appoint all or any portion of the trust principal to a nonprofit or charitable organization over which she has no controlling interest. MassHealth argued that the applicant could appoint the trust principal to a nonprofit nursing home in order to pay for her nursing home care, and as a result, the entire principal of the trust was countable thereby making the applicant ineligible for MassHealth benefits. The SJC went on to state that since the applicant possessed a special or limited power of appointment, she could not appoint an otherwise permissible beneficiary in any way that could benefit herself. As a matter of trust common law, statutory law and case law, a special or limited power of appointment, by definition, can never be utilized by the Donee of the power to benefit himself or herself in any way. After MassHealth appealed the Superior Court decision, the SJC took the case directly from the Superior Court thereby bypassing the Appeals Court altogether. The SJC also made it clear that a use and occupancy provision contained in an irrevocable trust likewise did not make the trust principal countable. The decision also made it clear that a trust instrument must be read as a whole in order to determine the Settlor’s intent when he or she executed the document. Trust provisions should not be read in isolation. Rather, they should be read in the context of reading the Trust instrument as a whole. Only then can you determine the Settlor’s intent when creating the Trust. This was an impactful opinion rendered by the SJC based upon excellent legal reasoning. A provision in an irrevocable Trust providing for the Settlor to use, occupy and possess the underlying real estate is key to being able to claim a residential real estate tax exemption in a City or Town that provides for one, without the necessity of reserving a life estate in the deed going into the irrevocable Trust. A provision in an irrevocable Trust allowing for the Trustee to distribute principal to a class of beneficiaries consisting of the descendants of the Settlor likewise would be upheld based upon the Fournier case reasoning, as the Settlor would not be able to benefit from such a provision and would not, under any circumstances, have a right to receive any principal distributions. 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. ׉ 7cassandra://0pJ1mIp8_kSPX3mTyrvj1IT0NT-XhNrfYcukG1z8Qog.`hb )hb ) rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://QIGtm31HP8LtVOhJb67FAGCKwzMTdd7tfi3kv8dKEe8`'p׉ 7cassandra://-Rgp6L3WYa7heCKha8215YTiutK1vlIXFNi4qoomsEYͷ`׉ 7cassandra://3uhJEgCWLhT-_isZIv9TM01fzK5VdGVPWHdo-OztAqM1`hb )טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://rebYKz4-5Zy0uMQVwrcurCwuWB7eeVKIHymF_gKrLpU`'p׉ 7cassandra://jHXPEp2gpqHdweYQl80PvVVnKrPn7FafwVLneP2VyJsͪ`׉ 7cassandra://GJ2kI9GlJjeZyiSYC8P31wwqmAAUdYx7RsSBaEsNR0g,`hb )ؒנhb )݁9ׁHmailto:efahey@maldenhousing.orgׁ ׁ Јנhb )܁9ׁH@https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/homeׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Tips and Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at night. Always Tired Dear Tired, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, then chances are pretty good you have restless leg syndrome (or RLS), a condition that affects about 7 to 8 percent of Americans. Here’s what you should know. RLS, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a nervous system problem that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations (often described as a creepy-crawly, tingling, itching, aching throbbing, pulling or electric feeling) and an irresistible urge to move one or both legs while you’re sitting or lying down, and the symptoms usually get worse with age. It typically happens in the evenings or nights while resting. Moving eases the unpleasant feeling temporarily. While RLS is not a life-threatening condition, the main problem, other than it being uncomfortable and annoying, is that it disrupts sleep, leading to daytime drowsiness, difficulty concentrating and even depression. What exactly causes RLS is not known, but researchers suspect it could be linked to several things including iron deficiency, an imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine, and genetics – about 60 percent of people with RLS have a family member with the condition. Treatments While there’s no cure for RLS, there are things you can do to alleviate the symptoms. The first line of defense is usually to avoid certain substances like alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and refined sugar, which can aggravate the problem. Certain drugs including antinausea drugs, antipsychotic drugs, some antidepressants, and cold and allergy medications containing sedating antihistamines can also make RLS worse. If you take any of these medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist if something else can be taken. Iron and magnesium deficiencies are also believed to be contributors to RLS, so make an appointment with your doctor and get a blood test to check for this. If you test positive for iron and/ or magnesium deficiency, your doctor may recommend supplements. You may also benefit from self-care treatments such as leg/calf stretches and massage, hot baths or applying hot or cold packs to the affected area. Pressure can also be effective for some people, so you may want to try wearing compression socks. Getting moderate, regular exercise like walking, cycling, water aerobics and yoga can relieve symptoms too, but overdoing it or exercising late in the day may intensify them. Medications If the previously listed tips and self-treatments don’t reduce your RLS, there are various medications your doctor can prescribe that can help, including: Anti-seizure drugs: These medications affect nerve cell activity to reduce symptoms. Examples include gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica). Dopaminergic medications: These drugs, which are taken before bedtime, work by increasing dopamine, a chemical in the brain which helps reduce RLS. Examples are ropinirole (Requip), pramipexole (Mirapex), and the transdermal patch rotigotine (Neupro). But be aware that while these drugs, taken shortterm are effective, long-term use can make symptoms worse. The anti-seizure medicines have become a first-choice drug treatment option for most doctors because they seem to be as effective as the dopaminergic medications, with fewer side effects. Sometimes, other medications like benzodiazepines – alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium) – may be prescribed for more restful sleep, but they don’t eliminate the leg sensations, and they can be addictive so it’s best to avoid them if possible. For more information, visit the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation at RLS.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. On Sept. 5, 1997, what 1979 Nobel Prize recipient who became a saint died? 2. The term “Silicon Valley” was coined by a journalist in what year: 1971, 1984 or 1991? 3. In August 2025 the Iowa State Cyclones beat the Kansas State Wildcats in the Aer Lingus Classic (“Farmageddon”) in what country? 4. In March 1998 what lake briefly was the sixth Great Lake? 5. On Sept. 6, 1916, was the opening of the first Piggly Wiggly, which was what? 6. How are Devil’s Island, Tower of London and Hỏa Lò (Hanoi Hilton) similar? 7. What is the official state drink of Massachusetts? 8. September 7 is National Grandma Moses Day, in honor of “Grandma Moses,” who started painting in her 70s; she was on the cover of what magazine in 1953? 9. In 1868, at age 21, what inventor-to-be worked in Boston as a telegraph operator? 10. In what book would you find a chapter titled “The Winged Monkeys”? 11. On Sept. 8, 1966, what TV series about adventures in space premiered? 12. What sport was in the Summer Olympics in 1900 and 1904 and then started back up in 2016? 13. Nigerian radio host “Mighty George” created a Guinness World Record for “longest marathon hosting a radio talk show” for how many hours: 53, 86 or 105? 14. September 9 is National Steak au Poivre Day; what does “au poivre” mean? 15. Harper’s Bazaar is the first (since 1867) of what type of U.S. magazine? 16. What father of Louisa May Alcott wrote, “Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps; Perennial pleasures plants, and wholesome harvest reaps”? 17. On Sept. 10, 2000, what once longest-running Broadway show, a musical, closed? 18. What two words does “podcast” come from? 19. “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” is said at U.S. Supreme Court sessions; what does it mean? 20. On Sept. 11, 1941, construction began on the Pentagon, which is located in what jurisdiction? ANSWERS 1. Mother Teresa 2. 1971 3. Ireland (Dublin) 4. Lake Champlain (signed off on by the president but rescinded within the month) 5. First self-service grocery store (previously, customers gave a list to a grocer, as in a pharmacy) 6. They were prisons. 7. Cranberry juice 8. Time 9. Thomas Edison 10. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum 11. “Star Trek: The Original Series” 12. Golf 13. 105 (resting five minutes per hour; real name George Iniabasi Essien) 14. With pepper (in French) — coarsely ground 15. Fashion 16. Amos Bronson Alcott 17. “Cats” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 18. Broadcast and iPod 19. Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! Court is in session. 20. Arlington County, Virginia ׉ 7cassandra://3uhJEgCWLhT-_isZIv9TM01fzK5VdGVPWHdo-OztAqM1`hb )׉ELTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 5, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Anna F. (Sullo) Scopelliti A longtime resident of Malden. Passed away peacefully on August 30, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 97 years old. Anna was the wife of the late Anthony Scopelliti. She was the loving mother of Maria MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 doing six years in the US Navy. Damn! That is an impressive Maldonia family! More to follow on little Ayda. • Most of Maldonia already knew I was speaking of Dave Angelo (lord knows I’ve written about his sharp elbows enough in the past) last week when I presented part one of my San Rocco Feast review article. In error I omitted his full name even after reading and rereading the article at least 100 times before submitting it. Good golly Miss Molly! Ain’t easy getting old! In case you missed it, this is what I wrote, and it is about my lifelong paisan and another Malden employee that works (and has worked) harder than most people should — Eric Rubin’s best hire (there, I said it) — Dave Angelo: “Extra special San Rock Shout Out to the man not only with the sharpest elbows in Edgeworth but to the dude that kept the Friday night IACC unwashed masses happy with the quick service he is known for as bar keep! He manned the air, he rammed the ramparts, he took over the airports, he did everything he had to do at the IACC under the San Rocco rockets’ red glare to make sure his customers got their High Noon’s in a timely manner. And he had nothing but victory after victory as his tip jar will attest to. Ain’t NOBODY better behind the stick besides possibly Greg Lucey! Yes, that Greg Lucey! Dave, we salute you.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — don’t get me wrong, Maldonia — I love the Malden River as much as the next nostalgic townie. I mean, I was there in 1981, behind Anthony’s, when Neal Spadafora reeled in what I swear was the first fish I ever saw… with seven eyeballs. True story. (Well, Malden true.) Sure, the river runs rich — both in history and deeply personal weirdness, but let’s not forget that for a good hundred years (give or take a few toxic decades), Malden’s nastiest factories (hello Converse, Lewis Candy, etc.) dumped more gunk and legacy pollutants into that poor body of water than you could count on both hands. By the 1980s, local pundits had written the river’s obituary for the year 2525. (Yes, that’s a pop culture reference that really didn’t fit, but what the heck — who caught it?) But I digress. I once witnessed, with my own horrified eyes, a Brother Gilbert Stadium Carnival-era Dave (last name withheld to protect the guilty) perform acts of such drunken depravity in those very waters, they set the environmental movement back decades. This was 1972, good people. Earth Day had barely gotten off the ground. LOL. But I digress…again. (Hey, I’m on a roll.) Now listen, anyone who tells you they moved to Malden because of the Malden River — especially while running for public office — deserves a solid side-eye and a slow clap from the fact-checking deities. Beware and be skeptical, very skeptical. That kind of campaign rhetoric would fuel late-night monologues (or at the very least, a Facebook thread) for weeks in a just world. So please, Maldonia, if someone tries to sell you that fish tale… I’ve got a lovely bridge in Brooklyn I’d be happy to let go for a very good price. Insert the snarkiest, smuggest smiley face you’ve ever seen — right here (for those who get it). —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. McKenna and her husband Bob of Tewksbury, Anthony Scopelliti of Malden, and Diana Basile and her husband Anthony of Revere. Anna was the sister of the late Maria Rosiello and her late husband Rudy. She was the cherished grandmother of Megan Giandomenico and her husband Paul, Sophia Basile, and great grandmother to Mckenna Rose. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday September 4th at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Anna's life at Saint Joseph's Church, - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, on the petition of Joao Passos Dos Santos of MPX Services, Inc., for Escola Kingdom Academy Boston LLC, on behalf of The Miracle Temple Ministries Inc., filed in Permit Application #CMID 071433-2025 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.12.500, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed child care facility, namely, the Escola Kingdom Academy Boston LLC, in the existing building with proposed entryway addition, at the property known as and numbered, 549 Salem Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #129 651 101. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application # CMID 071433-2025 https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner September 05, 12, 2025 ~ Legal Notice ~ MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MHA #071725 MHA Public Housing, Resident Family Membership and Program Services to a local, year-round, state-of-the-art holistic community fitness, wellness and recreational center And MHA Youth Development Program Services The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking proposals for MHA Public Housing Resident Family Membership and Program services to a local, year-round, state-of-the-art holistic community fitness, wellness and recreational center; And, MHA Youth Development Program Services, and anticipates entering into a one (1) year contract with the option to extend for an additional four (4), consecutive one year terms at the sole discretion of the MHA, for such services. All Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) must be received by the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 on or before 2 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and must comply with the requirements of the RFP. Bid Documents are available to view from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at the MHA Procurement Dept., 630 Salem Street, Malden MA 02148, from 9/8/25, or by email request at efahey@maldenhousing.org. September 5, 2025 Malden. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Wednesday. Entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum. 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Born in Malden in 1937, Richard was the cherished son of John and Dorothy Cragen. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Malden High School, Class of 1955. A few years later, he answered his country's call by enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served for four honorable years. After active duty, he continued his service in the U.S. Naval Reserve for many years. Returning to civilian life, Richard pursued a degree in Engineering at Northeastern University. He then began a long and fulfilling career with Analog Devices, working as a Sales Professional until his retirement in 1995. In June 1960, he married his sweetheart, Dorothy Barry, in Arlington. The couple settled in Malden to raise their family Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing and spent summers in Northwood, NH. Upon retirement, they relocated to Fla, enjoying nearly 60 years of marriage until Dorothy's passing in 2019. Richard was an engaged member of the Malden Elks Lodge and served as a Trustee. He is survived by his children: Richard L. Cragen Jr. of Wakefield, James F. Cragen of Wakefield, John R. Cragen of Lynn, and Carol J. (Cimetti) and her husband Joseph A. Cimetti Jr. of Northwood, New Hampshire. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, who were a great source of joy in his life. Richard is predeceased in death by his beloved sisters, Carol Bent and Priscilla Davis. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 9 at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Richard's memory to Swirls Around the World (https://swirlsaroundtheworld.org/), a charity dedicated to childhood cancer causes. 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Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application # RES-073615-2025 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner September 05, 12, 2025 Classifieds Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT TRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com 82 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906 List Price: $730,000 Welcome to this sprawling piece of Saugus history. A true masterpiece from its era. Built in the late 1800’s this grand residence is a true architectural gem. Offering original trinkets of Victorian charm sparkling throughout with a sweeping staircase, stained glass windows & impressive rooms featuring exquisite turrets & high ceilings for entertaining the most lavish of taste. Offering 6 strikingly large bedrooms & timeless built-in closets. 2 full & 1-half baths, each with its own unique personality. Situated on a 10,000+ sq ft lot offering generous outdoor space & seasonal enclosed porches. All located in the heart of Saugus w/ ease of commuting. Bus stop at your front door & a two-car garage w/ ample off-street parking. OPEN HOUSES Sat Sept 6 & Sun Sept 7 from 11AM-1PM Listing Agent: Michael Foulds th Th 617.461.1952 317 Lynn Street - Malden, MA 02148 Coming Soon! This single family home, situated in a desirable location with a short walk to Major Bus Rtes, and minutes to Rte 1. Within this residence are three full bathrooms, offering both convenience and a touch of luxury for everyday living.The property includes three comfortable bedrooms. Envision each as a personal retreat, a haven for relaxation and restful nights. The bedrooms offer versatile space, ready to be transformed into personalized sanctuaries that reflect your unique style and preferences. The square footage of thi home offers a comfortable and adaptable canvas for crafting your ideal home environment. Come bring your ideas for the oversized garage! Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte 781.883.8130 781.231.9800 11 Putnam Road, North Andover, MA 01845 List Price: $715,000 Welcome to this tastefully renovated 7-room, 2-bath Cape perfectly located in the sought-after Library neighborhood! The new granite kitchen boasts white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes. The inviting gas fireplace living room, filled with natural sunlight, opens through the French door to an enclosed porch overlooking the fenced backyard—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A formal dining room with built-ins, two spacious first-floor bedrooms, and a newly updated full bath with walk-in shower complete the main level. Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms with walk-in closets, a second full bath, and an unfinished attic room with great potential. Upgrades include central a/c, newer heating system, newer hot water, new laminate flooring & new carpeting. garage. Listing Agent: Lori Johhnson 781.718.7409 581 Proctor Ave - Unit 3 Revere, MA 02151 Rental Price: $3,200 Come see this 3+ bedroom apartment in convenient location with access to shopping, dining, public transportation and access to major highways. Fully applianced modern kitchen. Laminate floors. Primary bedroom has large closet and full bath. Bedrooms are average size. 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FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH 9' CEILINGS, UPPER LEVEL INCLUDES 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, A 2ND POTENTIAL PRIMARY SUITE WITH AN ENSUITE BATH.POTENTIAL BONUS ROOM IN THE LOWER LEVEL WALKS OUT ONTO PATIO OVERLOOKING THE YARD. LYNNFIELD $1,599,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMING SOON COMING SOON- WALKING DISTANCE FROM A PRIVATE BEACH. UPDATED 3-BED, 2.5 BATH CENTER ENTRANCE COLONIAL IN THE DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. OCEAN VIEWS FROM THE TOP DECK AND 1ST FLOOR SUNROOM. OPEN KITCHEN CONCEPT WITH CHERRY HW FLOORS CONNECTED TO THE LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND SUNROOM AREA. FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT WITH TILE FLOORS, HALF BATH AND CONVENIENCE OF A SLOP SINK. FHW, C/A AND NEW ROOF! QUINCY $825,000 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 FOR SALE FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN WITH A FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM, LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, ¾ BATH AND LAUNDRY ROOM. 2ND FLOOR OFFERS 3 GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH. 1 CAR GARAGE. MALDEN $699,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 FOR SALE FOR SALE- FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN WITH 2 FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH NEW APPLIANCES,AND A NEW BATHS. UPPER LEVEL IS FULLY RENOVATED /PRIMARY/ TEEN SUITE WITH NEW BATH. FINISHED BASEMENT AND 1 CAR GARAGE. LOTS OF UPDATES. SHORT COMMUTE TO BOSTON & CAMBRIDGE. MALDEN $719,900 CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 MANUFACTURED HOMES AFFORDABLE UNIT IN DESIRABLE COOPERATIVE PARK. UPDATES INCLUDE NEWER ROOF UPDATED WIRING AND PLUMBING LARGE NEW SHED AND MUCH MORE...PRIVATE YARD 2 CAR PARKING PEABODY $79,900 RENOVATED UNIT WITH 2 ADDITIONS, NEW KITCHEN,,BATH,, WINDOWS, PERGO FLOORING, HEAT, ELECTRIC & PLUMBING. KING SIZE PRIMARY BEDROOM, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, NICE YARD WITH DRIVEWAY, MUD ROOM DANVERS $119,000. 2-3 BEDROOMS NEW ELECTRICAL,STOVE GRANITE KITCHEN SS APPLIANCES UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH NEWER HARDWOOD FLOORS, CORNER DOUBLE LOT. 4 YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL LAUNDRY. 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