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SalvaPOLICE | SEE PAGE 2 617-387-2200 Friday, January 16, 2026 ~ Advocate Sports ~ MALDEN BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Tornadoes top Revere, 58-41 Malden senior Okoth tosses in career-high 23 pts., six ‘3s’ By Steve Freker O ffense was most definitely not the name of the game early on in this Greater Boston League matchup between visiting Revere and host Malden. After one quarter, it stood 106, Malden, and not many more buckets arrived in the second period, as the host Tornados led, 20-11, at halftime. The scoring did pick up in the second half with Malden riding a caPictured from left to right: newly sworn Sgt. Salvatore Gennetti, Police Chief Glenn Cronin and Lt. Jack Lanni at the promotion ceremony held at Malden Police Headquarters on Monday. (Courtesy/Malden PD) Malden Rings in 2026 With the Arrival of Its New Year’s Baby reer-high 23-point game by senior forward and captain Colin Okoth, who buried another career-high six three-pointers for a 58-41 win on January 8. The win was Malden’s first GBL victory of the season, its third win in four games at the time. The Tornados fell to Medford on Tuesday night this week, 63-36, as Malden fell to 1-6 in the GBL and 3-6 overall. SPORTS | SEE PAGE 6 Malden welcomed its first baby of 2026 early New Year’s morning with the birth of Maddox Ventus Phoenix. Proud mom Madaly Tello gave birth at 5:18 a.m. on January 1, 2026, at MelroseWakefield Hospital. The joyful arrival marked a special start to the new year for the family and the Malden community, as they celebrated the city’s New Year’s baby and the promise of new beginnings. (Courtesy of MelroseWakefield Hospital) MALDEN HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOPS REVERE, 58-41 FINAL: Malden senior captain Ryan McMahon goes up for a shot against heavy defensive pressure versus Revere. Malden won its third game of four in a 58-41 final. 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Lieutenant Lanni and Sergeant Gennetti exemplify professionalism and integrity,” Chief Cronin said, “and we are confident they will continue to serve the department and our city with honor and pride in their new roles.” Lt. Lanni has served 20 years with Malden Police. He graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Before serving as an MPD Sergeant, Lt. Lanni was a Patrol Officer and Detective for the MPD Criminal 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 Sgt. Salvatore Gennetti and his family and friends at the promotion ceremony. (Courtesy/Malden PD) Investigations Division. “Jack [Lanni] is well respectSgt. Salvatore Gennetti is sworn in by City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio. (Courtesy/Malden PD) ed by his peers. That respect is reflected in his service as President of the Superior Officers Union and previously as President of the Patrol Officers Union,” Chief Cronin said. “These roles are not given lightly. They speak to the confidence his fellow officers place in his ability to communicate and represent them with integrity.” Sgt. Gennetti joined MPD in 1997, first serving as a cadet and then being sworn in a Patrol Officer in 2004. He has been a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division for the past 10 years, before his promotion Monday. Sgt. Gennetti’s late father, longtime Malden Police Commissioner Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti, was a Patrol Officer Lt. Jack Lanni at the promotion ceremony. (Courtesy/Malden PD) for over 40 years with MPD before serving 20 years as Commissioner. Chief Cronin noted that the former Commissioner “always wanted to see his son promoted to Sergeant.” Sgt. Salvatore Gennetti and his mother, Margaret “Peggy” Asaro. (Courtesy/Malden PD) Sgt. Gennetti has been cited several times for extraordinary actions as a Malden Police Officer and Detective, including earning the state Medal of Valor in 2006 due to his actions in disarming and subduing a person who tried to steal his weapon from his person. His resume also includes solving a years-long cold case that involved extraditing the suspect from Atlanta, Georgia, back to Massachusetts, as well as entering a burning building off of Holyoke Street in 2014 and saving the life of an occupant. Chief Cronin also welcomed and thanked the many family members, friends and fellow officers who participated in and attended Monday’s ceremony. “We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended, including city officials, fellow officers, retired officers, and the friends and family members who joined us to celebrate this special occasion. Your support and presence made the ceremony truly meaningful,” Chief Cronin said. ׉ 7cassandra://jjdz-uO5cKHGNsaBLyarmgz7DTVo3X1Vj_011y44Vec6=`iij_#?׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 16, 2026 Page 3 A powerful symbol of service now displayed at Malden Catholic M alden Catholic High School is proud to announce that David King, MD, P ’24 ’28 donated his kit flag to Malden Catholic recently. Kit flags are carried by Special Operations Operators in combat and can be used to cover the body of a service member who was killed in action during a mission. We are grateful that this flag and Dr. King returned safely home and that Malden Catholic can display it proudly on campus. Plaque Inscription: Be it known by all, this flag was flown in the face of the enemy on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by COL David R. King, US Army, Joint Special Operations Command, illuminated in the dark by the light of justice, and bears witness to the removal of terrorist forces threatening the freedom of the United States of America. It was flown with great honor and pride over a secret special operations forward operating base in Afghanistan where each day Americans fought the Global War on Terrorism in remembrance of all who lost their lives. This secret forward operating base was instrumental in the eventual identification and elimination of Osama Bin Ladin. Pictured from left to right: Malden Catholic President John K. Thornburg and Dr. David King. Malden residents named to Dean’s List for fall 2025 semester S aint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. 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The topic was timely and relevant, as reportedly, people check their cellphones about once every five minutes, and nearly 46% of Americans say they’re “addicted” to their devices. Nearly 70 people, including several City Councillors and the Malden Public Schools Superintendent, attended this panel discussion, where experts provided tips and practical tools to help attendees better navigate tech and avoid (or reduce) mindless scrolling. The event also featured a lively Q&A session with thought-provoking questions and conversation about the significant impact technology has on people’s lives. The free event was open to youth, parents, and all community members, and it concluded with light refreshments and the opportunity for attendees to mix and mingle with the experts. Malden parent Shaleen Title, a volunteer with Reconnect Malden, helped bring this event to the MPL after having conversations with other local parents about technology and kids. “We were exhausted with decisions about phones, social media, and AI; we were concerned about all of the software being used at school; and we felt like we were dealing with all of this alone,” she explained. She helped organize this event “to bring us together and empower us to deal with these topics together.” Some of the experts’ biggest Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.64 3.24 3.35 $3.37 Full Service ULS $2.999 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! takeaways included teaching children to use their devices (and social media) responsibly, setting limits around children’s use of cellphones and social media and encouraging children to spend time with friends — doing activities offline. 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About the Malden Public Library MPL, which is located at 36 Salem St. in Malden, supports technology in various ways, including free Wi-Fi, tech help drop-in days, loaner laptops for use inside the library, a Library of Things with many tech items available, and circulating Wi-Fi hotspots. The Library offers diverse programming, services and resources for children, teens and adults, and it can be a hub for screen-free learning and connection. The staff encourages parents and kids to dive into physical books, magazines and newspapers; explore free programs like story time and craft workshops; and use quiet spaces for relaxing, journaling or solving puzzles. Patrons can also engage with others by joining the Library’s book clubs, board game nights and other great family-friendly events. 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He loved the nickname, wore it proudly, and we had many laughs about it over the decades while enjoying a cocktail or two. Born and bred in God’s Country — the Edgeworth section of Malden — Billy was a true son of Malden, cut from that unmistakable Maldonian cloth and proud to flash his Malden High Class of ’75 bonafides wherever life took him. From the bustling chaos of the Stadium Café to the many miles logged through greater Boston for Cubby Oil, Billy stitched together a life overflowing with hard work, loyalty and the kind of laughter that could fill a room before he even filled it. That ain’t no lie. For more than 20 years, his presence overwhelmed the Stadium Café, transforming it into a legendary Edgeworth landmark where everyone knew your name, your backstory, and this being Billy, your drink of choice (long before you reached the bar). When he eventually traded the Stadium hustle for the Cubby oil biz, he didn’t leave his trademark grit or generosity behind. Over the next four decades, he became the guy you called when the heat went out (me included). And Billy? He never said no. Not once. Midnight in January? He was there. Sunday dinner just getting on the table? Fuhgeddaboudit! He grabbed the keys and jetted. Showing up wasn’t just something Billy did, it was who he was deep inside him. Billy with some of his favorite people: wife Michelle, grandkids Nolan & Kennedy. To many, he was “Uncle Billy”: the sparkplug in any gathering, the calm voice in a storm, the guy who could meet you once and greet you forever after like an old friend. In recent years, he and his beloved wife Michele built a sunny second life in Naples, Florida, where Billy did exactly what Billy always did: turned neighbors into friends and friends into family. But in his innermost soul, Billy was the ultimate family man. His universe spun around Michele, his children and especially his grandchildren: the little lights that brightened every corner of his world. And while half of Malden affectionately called him “Uncle Billy,” the title that sat closest to his heart was “Papa.” From my place in the universe, I could plainly see how much he so loved each and every one of those little ones who called him “Papa.” You could see it in his proud eyes each and every time he spoke of them. Billy Settemio lived the way every Maldonian/Edgeworthian hopes to be remembered: with loyalty that never, ever slowed down, (real) laughter that rolled through every room (I was very lucky to be part of quite a bit of that) and a love so generous it left people better just for having known him. Just for the record, this ain’t no fake news. It is said in Malden Musings... • I was in Marblehead recently for a remembrance celebrating my cousin Suzy’s life, and I’ve got to say, Marblehead absolutely blew me away. Stunning waterfront views; a quaint, postcard-perfect downtown; historic, ancient cemeteries that whisper stories from Marblehead’s glorious past; and plenty of cozy little hideaways if you’re in the mood for an adult beverage or two. It also happens to be home to MHS Alumni Hall of Famer Mike Goldman, who’s been residing in Marblehead for many moons now, and it’s easy to see why. The place has charm up the ying yang! Mike, Marblehead ain’t no Malden…but it is wicked awesome nonetheless! • A small Michael Goldman refresher for those with short memories...Michael (MHS 1967) is a Democratic political strategist and advisor (think Boston’s James Carville but on steroids), college professor, columnist, political communication consultant, media guru, radio & television analyst, president of “Goldman Associates,” a Malden High School Alumni Hall of Famer, a former alumni of Suffolk Square and (most of all) a VERY proud Maldonian. Mike’s been instrumental in the political careers of a man you may have heard of — the late Teddy Kennedy, as well as Mike Dukakis and former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. G Man has also served in the “kitchen cabinet” of former Governor Deval Patrick. Yeah, impressive! He did field work in New Jersey in 1968 for Robert Kennedy, was the Senior Advisor for (former NY Knick) Bill Bradley during his run for the presidency and (don’t hold this against him) he was also the Senior Advisor for John Edwards (LOL). Malden is very proud of you, Mike! • Malden Musings Redux: I sent this little ditty into The Boston Globe Magazine’s “50 Words” some time back and it was soundly rejected. Oh well. Good thing I have my own column! “Peter enjoys watching Combat! reruns (especially Season 5 in color), loves Bobby C’s Ristorante in Melrose aka Malden North, and has been known to enjoy a Ballantine Ale or two while relaxing on his recliner.” Without further ado...for your reading enjoyment (?) — 50 Words: 1963 Galleria Umberto...” • “1963. The walk from Carney Court in Charlestown to Parmenter Street in the North End is a short one. Mother taking the three of us to Galleria Umberto for square slices of pizza before square slices had a name. Before Ralph, Paul, and their parents opened up on Hanover Street.” • Malden Musings Redux...“It was long ago, and not so far away....” a couple of years before his major league baseball career would end tragically, Roy Campanella appeared at Patkin Cadillac on Eastern Avenue to sign autographs and shake hands with the locals. 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On Tuesday this week Revere dropped a GBL home game to visiting Everett, 75-38. Revere (1-5 GBL, 3-7 overall) was scheduled to host Somerville tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Revere High. The Patriots stay busy with a rare Sunday afternoon game on January 18 at Chelmsford with a 12:00 noon tipoff. Next week Revere will host Lynn Classical on Tuesday, January 20, at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m., hosts Lynn English. Colin Okoth shoots a “three” from the corner. He scored a career-high 23 points in the win over Revere. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden’s Shawn Sekamwa (3) goes up for a shot against Revere. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden senior Chase Bolling is hyped after a big play for Malden. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden senior Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares goes up for a shot against Revere. He scored a season-high 18 points in the game. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden Head Coach Don Nally talks to the team during a timeout. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden sophomore Alan Deris shoots a jumper against Revere. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden sophomore Shawn Sekamwa dribbles against pressure. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) ׉ 7cassandra://u7726ZGVJHBuwclyQ5Zr7UPnmi6Mj2NQSLD4o5zP424<[`iij_#C׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 16, 2026 Page 7 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Week 2 — “Purple Reign” Saturday, January 10, 2026 @ Ferryway School Game 1 – Kings 38, Celtics 26 The game opened with the Kings taking an early 8–5 lead, followed by a 5–4 advantage in the second quarter—neither in favor of the Emerald. The Celtics struggled offensively throughout, with no player scoring more than seven points. The Kings, led by A. Greene with 11 points, overcame a difficult night at the free-throw line (4-for-14 as a team) and surged late. A decisive 17-point fourth quarter sealed the victory. Game 2 – Lakers 46, Pistons 34 The Lakers delivered a balanced offensive effort, with an impressive nine of 12 players recording points. J. Dinh led the way with 14 points, while J. Ramirez-Pool added 11 in the win. The Pistons, meanwhile, continued to struggle offensively. After falling behind 40–16 at halftime, no Pistons player was able to reach the eight-point mark. Sunday, January 11, 2026 @ Ferryway School Game 1 – Lakers 49, Bullets 42 The Purple and Gold completed a strong weekend with their second win. J. Dinh once again led the Lakers with 10 points in the league’s oldest rivalry, known as “Day 1 vs. Day 2.” The Bullets held a one-point lead at halftime, but the steady Lakers maintained a consistent pace, scoring 15 points in each quarter. D. Milonopoulos paced the Bullets with three three-pointers and a game-high 17 points, while the next closest teammate finished with seven. Game 2 – Sixers 39, Kings 29 What happened to the Kings? D. 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MPL is a private, nonprofit corporation, established with a trust fund from Elisha and Mary Diana Converse in 1885. The Trust funds the building’s maintenance, renovations, artwork and books, with help from generous donations from individuals, families and private foundations. The Board of Trustees — nine Malden residents — oversee the trust. LEGAL NOTICE Invitation to Bid City of Malden Devir Park Phase II Notice to Bidders The City of Malden invites the submission of sealed bids for the Devir Park Phase II project construction. The project area consists of the existing soccer and softball fields on the west side of Devir Park at Fellsway West and Malden Street and the areas immediately surrounding the fields. The scope of work includes demolishing the existing softball backstop and associated concrete wall, pavements, infield mix, players benches, demolishing the soccer field and irrigation system and installing the new soccer and softball fields with related backstop, benches, bleachers (one existing to be reset and one new), foul poles, walkways and associated earthwork, drainage and irrigation improvements as depicted on the project plans. Part of the park shall remain open to the public during construction. BID OPENING will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD), City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA 02148. A Bid Summary will be made available to all Bidders, and other persons properly interested, within twenty-four (24) hours of the Bid Opening. Plans, specifications and all bid documents may be obtained electronically (only) from the City of Malden beginning Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:00am. Requests for electronic bid documents may be made to Jane Ventrone at jventrone@cityofmalden.org or (781) 324-5720 x 5728. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am onsite at Devir Park near the softball field at the corner of Malden Street and Fellway West (Route 28). All sealed bids must be hardcopy (only) and delivered to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD) prior to the BID OPENING, as stated above. Bids shall be delivered to OSPCD at Malden City Hall during these hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, and Tuesday between 8am - 7pm. The office is closed on Fridays. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay due to mail or other delivery. Bids received after the official BID OPENING will be returned unopened. 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Compared to other Massachusetts libraries, MPL costs taxpayers less while providing the same essential services. (Courtesy photos) Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for January S LEGAL NOTICE tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, January 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will replace the regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on February 19, due to the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting, please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com, use the following link address or enter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester). For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ A Statement from a Concerned Malden Taxpayer Dear Editor, As residents and taxpayer of the City of Malden, we are deeply concerned by recent calls from City Hall to pursue a Proposition 2½ tax override as the solution to the City’s current budget challenges. According to Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden is facing a financial shortfall severe enough to justify raising property taxes. Before taxpayers are asked to pay more, we believe the City has a fundamental obligation to demonstrate that it has fully and responsibly managed the dollars it already collects. Budget shortfalls do not appear overnight. They are the result of long-term decisions—some of which involve avoidable costs, delayed reforms, and missed opportunities to control spending. One clear example is the City’s employee health insurance expenditures. For years, Malden had the option to transition to more cost-effective health plans, as many surrounding municipalities did. Those changes were not made, and taxpayers are now being asked to absorb the consequences of those decisions. We also believe it is reasonable—and necessary—to scrutinize spending across all departments, including the school system and municipal administration. Residents deserve transparent answers to basic questions: • Where has spending increased most rapidly? • Which programs lack measurable outcomes or oversight? • What contracts, benefits, or administrative costs could be renegotiated or restructured? To date, taxpayers have not been presented with a comprehensive, independent analysis that identifies wasteful spending, inefficiencies, or structural cost drivers. Instead, we are being told that higher taxes are unavoidable. We strongly disagree with that approach. Before placing a Proposition 2½ override before voters, the City should commission a high-level, third-party financial audit conducted by an independent accounting firm with no political or financial ties to Malden. Such a review should focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities, longterm liabilities, and spending reforms that could reduce or eliminate the need for a tax increase. This is not about opposing essential services or public education. It is about respecting taxpayers—many of whom are already struggling with rising housing costs, inflation, healthcare expenses, and utility bills. LETTER | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://LNKys0GD-G_qkc8I4VmTXB8ObMAFYDkpODinky2vY8E.(`iij_#E׉E'THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 16, 2026 Page 9 OBITUARY Arvetta M. (Walters) Souza A longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, after a brief illness at the age of 90. Arvetta was born in Burlington, CO in 1935, the daughter of Roy and Elizabeth Walters and step-daughter of Violet Walters. She was raised in Colorado and came to the Boston area at an early age, where she attended business school, before taking employment as a bookkeeper. In April of 1959, she married her sweetheart, Manuel Souza, and the two settled down together to raise their family. They shared the next 67 years of marriage together. While being a busy and devoted housewife and mother, she also worked as a bookkeeper for the family’s trucking business for many years. A dedicated member of St. Joseph Church in Malden, she served as CCD Coordinator and as President of the Church Council. That experience led her to a lifetime of research on the evolution of spirituality, which resulted in the publishing of two books. Arvetta is survived by her husband Manuel, her children, Leslie O’Brien of Brazil, Terri Mosquera of Hopkinton, Victor Souza and his wife Diana of Billerica, Roy Souza and his partner Wendy of Reading, Michelle Soucy and her husband Kevin of Barnstead, NH, and Julie Craig and her husband Andrew of Ipswich, England. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Christine, Douglas, Jessica, Vicky, Nathan, Samantha, Annmarie, Steven, Michaela, Andrew, Seamus, Anthony, Alex, Shane and Aubrey as well as 17 great grandchildren. Arvetta was preceded in death by her son Michael, her brother Howard “Red” Walters and her sisters Phyllis Walters and Norma Walters. Funeral services were held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Thursday, Jan 15th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Malden. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association. LETTER | FROM PAGE 8 Malden does not have a revenue problem until it proves it does LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT 2026-W-1 2026 WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for Contract 2026-W-1 of its 2026 Waterworks Improvements Program. Bids will be received at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, until 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and at that place and time will be opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of replacing water mains in 6 streets, Oak Grove Court, Oak Grove Terrace, Oak Terrace, Summer Street, Winn Terrace, and Regent Road totaling approximately 3,010 linear feet. The work includes installing, maintaining and removing temporary bypass systems; removing existing and constructing new water mains, replacing existing service connections in the public ROW, replacing existing lead services on private property and associated site restorations, hydrants and associated valves and fittings; constructing temporary and permanent roadway and sidewalk trench patches; and related appurtenant and incidental work. Contract Documents will become available Thursday, January 22, 2026 and may be obtained at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City offices are closed on Fridays. A deposit in the form of a check payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts” in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of the Contract Documents. A refund of the deposit will be made for Contract Documents returned in good condition within 4 weeks after bids are received. Bidder’s requesting Contract Documents by mail shall include an additional non-refundable check payable to “IMEG- Formerly Hayner/ Swanson, Inc.” in the amount of $40.00 per set to cover handling and mailing costs. The bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, satisfactory to the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth; or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check, issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts”. Cash deposits will not be accepted. A Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. The cost of all bonds and insurances required by this Invitation to Bid and the associated Contract Documents are the responsibility of the Bidder; such costs will not be reimbursed separately by City and shall be included in your bid. Contracts for work under this Proposal will obligate the Contractor and Subcontractors to comply with applicable Federal, State and local provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurances, labor, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and affirmative action. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. The schedule of wage rates applicable to this contract is included in the Contract Documents. In addition, the prevailing wage schedule will be updated annually for all applicable projects lasting longer than one (1) year. You will be required to pay the rates set out in any updated prevailing wage schedule. Increases in prevailing wage schedules will not be the basis for change order requests. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating current coverage of the types and amounts set forth in the Contract Documents. The City of Malden may use federal funds to pay for portions of the work to be completed under this project. Because of this, Contractors and Subcontractors working on this project must be registered in “The System of Award Management” (sam.gov). Bidders must include evidence of their active registration in sam.gov with their bid. All Bidders must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act of 2021 and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended Bids may be held by the City of Malden for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN BY Yem Lip, P.E. City Engineer Malden Engineering Department January 16, 2026 not have a spending problem. Transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds must come first. Only after those steps are taken can residents make a truly informed decision about whether tax override is justified. 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My New Year’s resolution is to improve my health and get moving again, but I have trouble getting down on the floor. What can you tell me about this type of yoga? Arthritic Abby Dear Abby, If you’re looking for a safe way to get active again but find traditional exercise routines difficult, chair yoga may be the perfect fit. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done either sitting on a chair or using the chair for support while standing. It adapts traditional yoga poses so they’re accessible to people who may have limited mobility, balance issues, or difficulty getting down on the floor. This practice helps improve flexibility, strength, and balance, boosts circulation and mobility, and promotes relaxation while reducing stress. This makes it an effective and safe way to stay active and support overall well-being at any age. A typical chair yoga session begins with simple seated postures, such as gentle twists, stretches for the arms and legs, or movements that open the hips and shoulders. These exercises loosen stiff joints, improve posture, and increase flexibility in areas of the body that often become tight with age. It can also include standing poses like modified lunges or gentle balance work, with the chair always nearby for stability. Breathing exercises are often incorporated throughout the practice, encouraging participants to slow down, deepen their breath, and cultivate a sense of calm. Sessions usually end with a short period of guided relaxation or meditation, leaving participants refreshed and grounded. How to Get Started To get started, you just need a sturdy chair without wheels and preferably without arms, and some comfortable clothes. The goal with chair yoga is to stretch, not cause pain. So go only as far as feels comfortable and don’t push beyond your limits. If possible, consider joining a local chair yoga class. Many local senior centers, YMCAs, and community recreation centers offer chair yoga as part of their wellness or fitness programs. Some yoga studios and gyms may offer gentle yoga or chair yoga too. And if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may be able to access classes for free through SilverSneakers.com. If attending an in-person class isn’t an option, you can also practice chair yoga at home. There are chair yoga apps and many videos you can access on YouTube to guide you through a routine. Chair Exercise Options As an alternative to chair yoga, there are chair exercises you can add to your routine that can help improve strength and balance, reduce joint pain and prevent falls. To execute some of these exercises, you’ll need some resistance equipment like light dumbbells, water bottles, soup cans or resistance bands. • Sit-to-stand: For this exercise, sit at the edge of the chair, feet hip-width apart. Stand up without using your hands, then slowly sit back down. Use hands lightly on the chair or use a walker or cane if needed for support. • Seated marches: Sit tall and alternate lifting one knee at a time toward your chest. • Seated bicep curls: With elbows tucked in, curl weights towards shoulders, then lower with control. • Seated overhead press: Press weights overhead from shoulder height, then slowly lower. • Seated leg extensions: Extend one leg straight out and hold for 2-3 seconds, then lower and repeat. • Heel raises: Lift heels off the floor, pause, and lower back down. For noticeable benefits, these exercises should be performed at least three days a week, doing three sets of 8 to12 repetitions. 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. Jan. 16 is Appreciate a Dragon Day; what is a dragonet? 2. How are Peacock, Mustard and Plum similar? 3. On Jan. 17, 1950, the Great Brinks Robbery took place in what city? 4. To what fictional protagonist are Belladonna Took, Bullroarer Took, the Old Took and the Sackville-Bagginses related? 5. What two areas have no time zones? 6. On Jan. 18, 1778, James Cook discovered what islands with a name like a food? 7. Where did George Washington give the first State of the Union Address: D.C., New York or Philadelphia? 8. The largest-ever car-free medieval city is in what country: France, Morocco or Spain? 9. Jan. 19-23 is No Name-Calling Week; what chief justice/president’s wife, Helen, called him Sleeping Beauty because he dozed off at parties? 10. In 1901 skijoring behind what animal debuted at the Nordic Games: dog, horse or reindeer? 11. What is the meaning of SAD, which is an abbreviation for a condition? 12. What fairytale author with a name including a religion name wrote “The Ice Maiden”? 13. On Jan. 20 when was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day first celebrated: 1977, 1981 or 1986? 14. Waning gibbous means what? 15. What 1950s TV series had “Circus Day,” “Let’s Go Day” and “Discovery Day”? 16. Jan. 21 is Mariachi Day; the mariachi song “Cielito Lindo” was performed on what popular TV show by a Cuba-born band leader? 17. In the 1940s a Canadian accidentally discovered how to make what when researching ice on jet engines? 18. What buzzwords have been created from Bush, Obama, Reagan and Trump? 19. What was Elvis’ first single: “That’s All Right,” “Burning Love” or “Jailhouse Rock”? 20. On Jan. 22, 1909, what Asian U.N. official was born who became known by a letter? ANSWERS 1. A small dragon 2. They are parts of names of Clue game characters (Mrs., Colonel and Professor, respectively) 3. Boston 4. Bilbo Baggins of “The Hobbit” 5. North and South Pole 6. Hawaiian Islands (he named them the Sandwich Islands after the 4th Earl of Sandwich) 7. New York 8. Morocco (Fes el-Bali in Fez) 9. William Howard Taft 10. Reindeer (the sport has also featured pulling by other animals, cars, motorcycles and snowmobiles) 11. Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression) 12. Hans Christian Andersen 13. 1986 14. The name of the phase after a full moon 15. “Mickey Mouse Club” 16. “I Love Lucy” (by Desi Arnaz) 17. Artificial snow 18. Bushism, Obamacare, Reaganomics and Trumpian 19. “That’s All Right” 20. Secretary-General U Thant ׉ 7cassandra://mWoL7apazsuA5z-HITYw7qjOTdkegTbKb-A7ifFRxkE1d`iij_#G׉EzTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 16, 2026 Page 11 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 5 and almost across the street from the old Faulkner Mfg. Company. One exceptionally small hand that “Campy” shook that day in 1955 was then 10-yearold Harvey “Nat the Cat” Nadler. Young Harvey also had an issue of Sport Magazine signed by the Hall of Famer but for the life of him cannot remember where he placed it. • Let’s see if Critic’s Corner at the 621 Tavern & Grill (Tommy Lubin, Terry Matthews & Ralphie Kelly) remember this outstanding team: For the first time since - 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, January 27, 2025, on the petition of Jose Cruz, filed in Permit Application #RES-073797-2025 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed in the basement of the existing single-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 15 Andrew Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #166 550 013. 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 # RES073797-2025 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair January 9, 16, 2026 - 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, January 27, 2025, on the petition of Ernst Desir, filed in Permit Application #RES-0695652024 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed in the basement of the existing single-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 109 Walnut Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #081 361 116. 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 # RES069565-2024 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committe Chair January 9, 16, 2026 1964, the 1970 MHS hoopsters qualified for the Tech Tourney with a record of 12-5. Stacked they were with these outstanding cagers: Irwin Zalko, Willie McCoy, co-captains Richie Barriss & Paul “The Bear” Abare, Cliff “Choff” Cioffi, Jimmy “Pags” Pagliccia, Dave “Moulty” Moulton, Tommy Poirier and Jackie “The Pride of Amerige Park” Maltzman. • My recent visit to the Bread of Life facility and my private tour with Patty Kelly — Development Director at BOL — reminded me of her Christmas memory of yesteryear: “Growing up on Seaview Avenue (next door to my cousins!) we spent a lot of time in Maplewood Square. I remember the beautiful Christmas tree standing in the middle of the square and how festive it was. I thought Santa delivered it himself! Speaking of Santa, the very best memory for me (as well as many Maldonians, I’m sure), is visiting Santa at Pine Banks. How magical it was! Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit Malden just to hear my wishes. I asked Santa where Rudolph was, and he said he was out back in Pine Banks having a snack. I thought that was the greatest thing ever — that Rudolph liked Pine Banks as much as I did. Maybe this year Rudolph can visit the fabulous dog park!” Priceless, Patti! • I’ve always liked June Lockhart, who passed away recently at the wonderful old age of 100! If she appeared in nothing else but “Lassie” she would have been legendary, but her subsequent role in Jamie Forbes and my favorite TV show, “Lost in Space,” endeared her to us forever! Then I read her obituary in The Wall Street Journal (thank you, Anthony Spadafora!): “Offscreen, Lockhart insisted she was nothing like the women she portrayed. ‘I loved rock ‘n’ roll and going to the concerts,’ she recalled in a 1994 interview.” Out of sight, man! Rest in peace, Maureen Robinson! The original hipster mom! • Anybody else catch City of Malden Health & Human Services Department’s Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist (and Bella’s dad) Paul Hammersley on their television sets as part of an Awaken 180 commercial?! Newly svelte and looking like a million bucks (and a natural on the small screen), Hammer may have missed his calling in life. • Breaking news...spotted the forever lovely Michelle Jesi — from that famous Malden clan — at the Big Y in West Peabody right before the holidays. Looking as radiant as she did in high school, Michelle is one of the many Maldonians now calling North Malden aka W. Peabody home these days. A very Happy New Year, Michelle, see you in the produce aisle again, I’m sure! • Happy, happy birthday to 90 years young Barbara Malachowski! Stay well, Barbara, and have a great 2026! • Little known Malden High School sports stud Billy Gavin Jr. trivia...Billy got his very first haircut at Gabby’s on Highland Avenue by the man himself, Johnny Angelo. True fact! • The most spectacular birthday party of the Malden winMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 12 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. 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Nicky turned 100 years young on that Saturday afternoon with a room full of friends and family, including a couple of “wise guys” from the HBO “Sopranos” TV show — Frank Santorelli aka “Georgie” and John Fiore aka “Gigi Cestone.” Also in attendance were a couple of local celebrities: Public Works Commission member Dickie “Mr. Wonderful” Barricelli and Public Facility (MVP for 2025?) Dave “Elbows High” Angelo. • Speaking of “The Cat”...you had to be there, and I guess you have to know Harvey “Nat the Cat” Nadler, but here goes anyway...witnessing Julie Gavin do THE best Harvey Nadler imitation was worth the price of admission alone! Julie nailed Harvey’s gruff and gravelly intonation pitch perfect as Harvey and Billy Wilson were saying good night to the congregation at the Italian American Citizen’s Club right before last call. Thank you, Julie, for brightening up our evening! • Save the dates! Richie Willis is getting the gang back together! Richie Willis & Company presents “Memories of the 60’s & 70’s” at the Stoneham Theatre on January 10 & 11 as well as January 17 & 18. For tickets call the box office at 781-279-2200 or go to greaterbostonstage.org. Always an entertaining time — this year Richie’s got a seven-piece band and I see Dickie Paris is back on stage also! These shows sell out early so do not wait. Order tickets early and often. • Speaking of Harvey Nadler and on a serious tip...Please send warm thoughts, prayers and every positive vibe you’ve got his way as he works through recovery from a devastating fall. I’ll start; Harvey, you are truly loved, my friend. Heal up and come back strong so we can keep smiling, laughing and soaking up all the good moments this life still has waiting for you. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — the title of this article came courtesy of Officer Sal Gennetti, a lifelong friend of “Uncle Billy,” who quietly tossed that line my way at Forestdale Cemetery, just after the burial. If you knew Billy even a little, you know it fits him perfectly. Sal, his late father Butch and really every Gennetti you could name-check shared a lifetime of laughs, milestones and simple Edgeworth moments with Billy and his family. Edgeworth took a heavy hit this past year, losing both Butchie and Billy — two pillars whose absence is felt every time someone tells an old story or pauses before a familiar name. In tight-knit neighborhoods, that’s what happens. Billy had a rare gift: He knew everyone, and not surprisingly, everyone knew Billy. I saw it firsthand. 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CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Aregaw, Getachew Henderson, Michael Hui, Hillary L Liu, Jing Soto, Marlene M BUYER2 Tona, Tsega Henderson, Jermaine SELLER1 Habitat For Humanity Grea Turner, Neeta P Hong Ft Global Crawford LLC Habitat For Humanity Grea ing who your uncle was, which corner you hung on and exactly which cousin married whose sister at the wedding that half of Edgeworth still talks about to this day. His memory was famous — a living vault of long-forgotten names, one-of-a-kind stories and perfectly timed punchlines. His humor? Fuhgeddaboudit. And his heart? Bigger than Edgeworth itself. That heart was the magnet — the reason people gathered around him and never quite wanted to leave. And like his best pal, Joey “Pez” Pisaturo (65+ years strong), some bonds just don’t fade. We miss you, Billy. We love you, Billy. Postscript 1: James Hand was a somewhat obscure country music singer/songwriter who passed away in 2020 but not before creating some of the best music of our lives. His song “Here Lies a Good Old Boy” seems as though it was written with Billy in mind. Please take a moment, do yourself a favor, find the song and enjoy. No need to thank me. Postscript 2: I would be remiss if I did not mention Billy’s sidekick in life, his beloved little brother Dommy. Through life’s many ups and downs and back again, these two were thick as thieves with an unbreakable brotherly bond. Their love and respect for each other was acclaimed. Dommy, from the bottom of my heart (my whole family, actually), please accept our sincerest condolences and know that Billy will never, ever be forgotten, especially by the Levines. —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. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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