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Malden Building Commissioner Nelson Miller announced to the Malden City Council at a recent meeting that a demolition permit has been prepared and signed for the structure at 15 Ferry St. It was built in 1906 to serve as CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Inspector: Building at 15 Ferry St. now set for demolition, not moved to MHS space N Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker ello Barbosa and Carlos Lemon were both driving on The building at 15 Ferry St. will now be demolished as originally planned and not moved to a site next to Malden High School since that proposal never advanced in the past several years. (Courtesy Photo) the Malden Industrial Aid Association by Mary Ida Converse, a prominent local philanthropist. In 2019, the adjacent 1 Ferry St. building was torn down after years of disrepair and changing tenants. Originally, the owner intended to demolish the adjacent 15 Ferry St. building as well, but had a separate building demolition request by the owner, Alpha Business Center. INSPECTOR | SEE PAGE 7 North Shore Road near Wonderland Station, Revere on a late Friday afternoon in August 2019. No one really knows what transpired before the fi nal fateful act, but minutes later, two gunshots were fi red from Lemon’s vehicle through the passenger window on Barbosa’s car. Shortly afterward, Lemon sped away, back down Revere Beach Parkway. Barbosa, 34, a Malden resident and local business owner, was slumped over the wheel, bleeding heavily and barely clinging to life – hit twice, including once in the neck, by a gun fi red by Lemon. On Wednesday, Lemon, 37, of Lynn, was convicted of fi rst-degree murder in Suff olk Superior Court in the car-to-car shooting that left Barbosa dead on August 2, 2019. Nelio Barbosa was shot in the neck at about 5:16 p.m. that day and died two days later. Carlos Lemon was eventually indicted by a grand jury on the murder charge and two gun charges; he was convicted on all charges after a nine-day Malden School Committee hires statewide agency to lead new Superintendent search Mass. Association of School Committees service is now underway to supervise process By Steve Freker A superintendent search service under the auspices of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) will lead the process of hiring a new Malden Public Schools (MPS) leader. Co-Superintendent Search Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Spadafora and Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg led a presentation regarding options for the selection of a professional search service at the recent Malden School SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 18 F trial, according to a spokesperson from the Suff olk District Attorney’s Offi ce. Lemon is due to be sentenced on Feb. 21. Under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), any person who is found guilty of murder in the fi rst degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life and shall not be eligible for parole. “This was an extraordinarily reckless act of violence during E Friday, February 16, 2024 Lynn man guilty in 2019 murder of Malden man, 34 Nelio Barbosa, 34, of Malden, was killed in a fatal shooting on North Shore Road/Rt. 1A in Revere on August 2, 2019. (Courtesy Photo) rush hour in a busy section of Revere that not only took the life of Mr. Barbosa, but placed everyone on the road that day and everyone in nearby dwellings in extreme danger,” Suff olk DA Kevin Hayden said Wednesday in a statement. “I thank the witnesses who came forward, the investigators and prosecutors who worked on MURDER | SEE PAGE 8 Free tickets to Mayor’s State of the City Address ree tickets to Mayor Gary Christenson’s 2024 State of the City Address, which is being held on Monday, March 4, from 8-9 MASC: The Malden School Committee has hired the Massachusetts Association of School Committees Superintendent Search Service to help select a new school leader. M ASC SEAR CH: T he Massachusetts Association of School Committees Superintendent Search Service has been assisting School Committees for over 30 years. a.m. at Anthony’s, will be allocated on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis and will be required for admittance. Attendees may obtain tickets via Event Bright at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ mayor-gary-christensons-2024-state-of-the-city-address-tickets-815600923317?aff =oddtdtcreator. Due to capacity, seating will be limited, and residents are encouraged to secure tickets early. For admittance into the event, please make sure you have your ticket printed out or have the QR code ready to be scanned on your phone. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be captured by Urban Media Arts (UMA) and subsequently broadcast on Public Access Television and UMA’s YouTube channel. 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Stamp prices rose to 68 cents for a single general delivery letter in late January, which was the fi fth price hike in less than three years. According to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) offi cials, this probably won’t be the only stamp price increase in 2024, either. It is part of a fi - nancial course correction by the USPS, which has been aggressively raising stamp prices since August 2021. Still, in its announcement, the USPS called its prices continuing to be “among the most aff ordable in the world.” Since 2021 alone, when the price of a single general delivery stamp was 58 cents, this represents a nearly 20 percent increase in just three years – 10 cents per stamp. In an announcement this past October, USPS offi cials attributed the price increases to “inflationary pressures on operating expenses and the eff ects of a previously defective pricing model.” The USPS is by law mandated to sustain itself financial8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Forever Stamps in 2024 – with the diff erent styles shown here – now cost 68 cents each, according to new increases put into place by the U.S. Postal Service. (Courtesy/USPS) ly rather than rely on taxpayer dollars, but the agency has been losing money for more than 15 years, according to an August report by the U.S. Government Accountability Offi ce (GAO). The USPS’s expenses continue to grow faster than revenues, according to the GAO report, which also notes that mail volumes are falling for some of the agency’s most profitable products. The latest round of rate changes includes the increase from 66 cents to 68 cents for a Forever stamp. Whatever price paid for the Forever stamp, it retains its value indefi nitely, hence the “Forever” designation. Forever stamps can be used for sending all regular-letter mail weighing less than one ounce. According to USPS officials, January’s price increases probably won’t be the only round of changes this year. The USPS has gotten into the habit of raising prices twice per year, each January and July, and that pacing will likely continue, according to the GAO report. When the newest rate hikes take eff ect, the price of a Forever stamp will be 24% higher than the January 2019–August 2021 price of 55 cents. Beyond Forever stamps, the USPS increased prices in January for most of its other products and services, too. The price of a domestic postcard will increase from 51 cents to 53 cents, while the price of mailing an international letter will go up from $1.50 to $1.55. Metered mail postage will rise from 63 cents to 64 cents. STAMP PRICE HISTORY: Since 2000, USPS firstclass stamp prices go up 17 times f it seems like the United States Postal Service (USPS) is more willing to raise prices more often lately, well, it is. According to USPS data, the service has increased the price of a fi rst-class stamp (for 1 ounce of mail) 17 times during the entire 20th century. But since the beginning of the 21st century, the USPS has already increased the price of a stamp 16 times – and we’re only 23 years into the century. For the record, here’s how much the price of a fi rst-class stamp has cost since 1885: —July 1, 1885: 2 cents. —November 2, 1917: 3 I cents. —July 1, 1919: 2 cents. —July 6, 1932: 3 cents. —August 1, 1958: 4 cents. —January 7, 1963: 5 cents. —January 7, 1968: 6 cents. —May 16, 1971: 8 cents. —March 2, 1974: 10 cents. —December 31, 1975: 13 cents. —May 29, 1978: 15 cents. —March 22, 1981: 18 cents. —November 1, 1981: 20 cents. —February 17, 1985: 22 cents. —April 3, 1988: 25 cents. —February 3, 1991: 29 cents. —January 1, 1995: 32 cents. —January 10, 1999: 33 cents. —January 7, 2001: 34 cents. —June 30, 2002: 37 cents. —January 8, 2006: 39 cents. —May 14, 2007: 41 cents. —May 12, 2008: 42 cents. —May 11, 2009: 44 cents. —January 22, 2012: 45 cents. —January 27, 2013: 46 cents. —January 26, 2014: 49 cents. —April 10, 2016: 47 cents. —January 22, 2017: 49 cents. —January 21, 2018: 50 cents. —January 27, 2019: 55 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net cents. —August 29, 2021: 58 cents. —July 10, 2022: 60 cents. —January 22, 2023: 63 cents. —July 9, 2023: 66 cents. To give more context to today’s 66-cent cost, it only slightly outpaces the rise of infl ation since 1885, when a fi rst-class stamp cost 2 cents. According to OfficalData. org’s CPI Infl ation Calculator, 2 cents in 1885 is equivalent to 63 cents in 2023 – a cumulative price change of over 3,000%. ׉ 7cassandra://_1twqtOpcKK9LqrECydEhWXRQ_WsqRaBmr-WeMdIKmg.`̰ew[G׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 3 Tickets going fast for Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame banquet set for March 7 Bob Rotondi is Legacy Selection; Other inductees Shawn Brickman, Joe Caraco Sr., Kenny Mazonson, Deano Summers, Sal Turilli, Pearl & Perry Verge Sr. Advocate Staff Report T ickets are going fast for the Inaugural Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame banquet set for Thursday, March 7. The much-anticipated event is set for the Malden Moose Hall, 562 Broadway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the social reception, with photo opportunities at 6:45 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. An induction ceremony will follow the dinner. Some of the most well-known and appreciated contributors to the sport of Baseball in the city of Malden will soon get their due honors. All those who want to share in honoring these inaugural honorees are welcome and invited to attend the First Annual Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony. The Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame's mission is simple: “To honor those who lives and meaningful contributions have directly and positively impacted Baseball in the city of Malden through the years.”. In the letter to the inductees from the MBL Hall of Fame, it explains: "Baseball has been an integral part of the history of the city of Malden and indeed, it is a part of the very fabric of this community. The institutions that have been formed, then grown and thrived surrounding the sport of Baseball in our city Ruth Manager and League Offi cer. Pearl Verge also a former Malden Babe Ruth Offi cer and Fundraising Assistant to league Treasurer The Legacy Inductee for 2024 is the individual whose contribution to the sport of baseball in Malden has been both very impactful and long-lasting. The baseball legacy of Bob Rohave helped thousands of individuals and families in the city of Malden create so many wonderful and lasting relationships, friendships and memories." Certainly, your contributions through the years to Baseball in the city of Malden deserve special recognition and acknowledgement among those whose contributions have been exemplary and particularly noteworthy." This year's inductees to be honored on March 7 are the following: — Bob Rotondi, LEGACY Inductee — Shawn Brickman, former longtime Malden High Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Northeastern University Division 1 Baseball record-holder, Malden High School, Malden Babe Ruth and Malden Little League standout —Joe Caraco Sr., former longtime Malden Babe Ruth Manager and BRL Board Member and Offi cer —Kenny Mazonson, present 50-year-plus Malden Little League and Malden Youth Baseball Manager, League Offi cer and Board Member; Former Malden Babe Ruth coach and former Malden Senior Babe Ruth Manager — Deano Summers, present Malden Babe Field Director (nearly 20 years), present Malden Babe Ruth Manager (Flames, nearly 30 years), former Malden Senior Babe Ruth Manager (Marlins), former Malden High School Assistant Baseball Coach) —Sal Turilli (posthumously), former longtime Malden Babe Ruth (Stars) and Malden Little League (Tornadoes) manager, coached many, many future high school stars in Malden —Pearl and Perry Verge Sr., one of the early "First Lady of Malden Babe Ruth" contributors and her husband, who was a former longtime Malden Babe tondi extends back to the 1950s, when he began his coaching career as manager of the Little League Rifl es. He then continued in the managerial ranks with the Malden Babe Ruth League for 13-15 year olds in 1960 and continued to the present day, where he still serves as manager of the Malden BRL Knights. "It should be a great night for everyone and we are expecting a great turnout," said Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame representative and one of the founders Bob McVicar, who has long been active in Malden Baseball on many levels, particularly in fundraising for Malden Babe Ruth, Malden High School Baseball and Malden Youth Baseball. ***** Tickets for the First Annual Malden Baseball LEGACY are $35.00 per person and $280.00 for a table of eight. All tickets must be purchased in advance, with none sold at the door.Payment may be made through credit card, Venmo or Cash App. Arrangements can be made for check payment through reservations as well. Please email: steve.freker@ gmail.com to reserve tickets and/or to request information and any other questions. 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The tax credit applies to residential properties with an assessed valuation (before residential exemptions but after abatements) of $1,025,000 or less as of January 1, 2023. Applicants must also meet certain income eligibility reCelebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 the tax year. For renters, 25% of their annual Massachusetts rent must exceed 10% of their total Massachusetts income for the tax year. Seniors living in public or subsidized housing are not eligible for the Circuit Breaker. To claim the tax credit, appliJason Lewis State Senator quirements to qualify for the tax credit. Total annual income is currently capped at $69,000 for single individuals who are not the head of a household, $86,000 for heads of households and $103,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly. For homeowners to qualify, their Massachusetts property tax payments together with half of their water and sewer expenses must exceed 10% of their total Massachusetts income for cants must complete a Schedule CB (Circuit Breaker Credit) tax form and file it along with the standard Massachusetts Form 1 or Form 1-NR/PY income tax form. Applicants must file a Massachusetts state tax return to receive the tax credit, even if they do not owe taxes. For more details on the Senior Circuit Breaker or for copies of the required tax forms, go to www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-senior-circuit-breaker-tax-credit or contact the Department of Revenue’s Customer Service Bureau at 617-887-6367 (toll-free at 1-800-392-6089) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional help, please email Jason.Lewis@masenate. gov or call 617-722-1206. FEMA awards almost $6.8M to Cambridge Health Alliance for COVID staffing costs he Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be sending nearly $6.8 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) – also known as the Cambridge Public Health Commission – for the cost of contracting for additional staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $6,767,102 in Public Assistance grants will reimburse CHA, a health network affiliated with Harvard Medical School and serving communities north of Boston, for the cost of contracting for temporary staff to respond to the surge in patents caused by the pandemic between July 2021 and March 2022. 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Dana penned an opus! See, he got a kick out of my article a few months back on The Green but insisted that somebody who actually spent some time there write about it. Point taken, Big D. Dana gave us a small glimpse of his early years as a Ferryway Green Park rat in the fi rst edition of “The Dana Brown Chronicles.” This week, we bring you “The Dana Brown Chronicles, Part 2.” Enjoy: “Back then a large Jewish population filled local synagogues each week in Malden and Walnut Street Malden, across from the park, was home to the Cohens, Klaymans, and Mintz families, to name just a few. On adjacent side streets like Ashland, Judson, Holyoke, Magnolia, you had families of Italian and Irish descent; the Laurias, Pernas, Placidos, ConI lons, Pattersons, Leblancs, Hallahans, just to name a few. The large Zagarella family lived directly across from the park on Walnut Street, the equally large Bryan clan close by. Within shouting distance of the ‘Green’ were the Hennesseys, Garons, Buckleys, Sullivans, Surrettes, Murrays, Browns, Lucias, Broadys, Rovners, et al. The Byrnes from Eastern Ave had a bunch of boys and were Ferryway guys, at least some of the time. The Nolans had a ton of boys, all Ferryway youngsters and not to be confused with the Green Street Park Nolans, Billy, Steve, and Kevin. The Ferryway Nolans would suff er imaginable tragedy when a fi re took members of the family and left others with scars for life. “I am omitting too many families; I’m sorry. Here’s another. Malden High School’s great goalie of the late 1960s, Billy Brady lived on Oxford Street, a slapshot away from Ferryway Green. “Malden’s vaunted Babe Ruth Baseball program played thousands of games at Ferryway Green over a few decades. The baseball diamond, rung by concrete dugouts, served as the mecca for local baseball Lawrence A. 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Former City Councillors, School Committee members, and at least one Mayor all played baseball at some point at Ferryway Green. “Lefty batters had to leg out homeruns at Ferryway, with balls seemingly rolling forever until they reached the fence separating the basketball court from the diamond. Right-handed hitters had their own ‘green monster’ to shoot for, the 60foot tree that stood in left fi eld as the unoffi cial barometer of whether you were a hitter or not. Over the years, dozens of players were able to loft or rocket one into the tree for an automatic homerun. Only a handful, with the list open for debate, were able to land a ball, over or around the tree and across Walnut Street. Local neighborhood kids like Mike Ploumbidis (MVP in 1974) and Buddy DeMontier (Rookie of Year, 1969) had stellar pitching and hitting careers and memorable moments at Ferryway. 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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. Pictured recently at the Moose, from left to right: standing: Dana Brown, Tommy Stein and Witche Exilhomme; seated: Joe Levine and Mike Ploumbidis. 1977), Danny Cook from Belmont Street (MVP IN 1977), Gene Fitzpatrick (MVP IN 1970) was Boylston Street I think… John Stanasek was Rookie of the Year in 1971. This was the third best sport for Stana behind basketball and football. The list could go on further… perhaps the readers will contribute more. “But I also remember heading down to the fi eld to watch fi reballer and Ferryway Green’s own Dana Sears pitch for the Malden Voke team, with another Ferryway neighborhood kid Jerry Hirsch, backing Dana up in the fi eld. Jerry was from Beacon Street, where the current Mayor’s family resided. Dana Sears was a heck of an athlete. “Baseball and basketball were both big at the Ferryway; that would explain Harvey and Mike Feldman’s love for those games. The Feldmans lived adjacent to left fi eld, at the corner of Walnut and Cross Street, 50 yards from the hoop courts. “In addition to baseball, basketball was always a Ferryway Green ‘event.’ Many city legends learned the game and polished their skills on the court there. John Stanasek and Bruce Vining would go on to display their prowess at the high school level, with ‘Stana’ becoming a thousand-point scorer at Malden High School in the era of ‘three years of high school and no three-point line’; quite a feat. Stana was taken under the wing of the Russo brothers early on and they would help instill in him the unceasing will to win. In their denim jeans, in 80-degree heat, with a cigarette sometimes hanging out of their respective mouths, the Russos would take on all comers. And win…walk down to Judson Square, buy a couple of cokes, come back to the park, and start all over again. Next! “But let’s back up a year or two or three. Rodney ‘Puggy’ Forbes of Ashland Street was one of the greatest hoopsters I ever saw at the Green. He would go on to a stellar career at MHS and beyond. I remember feeling a bit awestruck when several years later I got to play with Puggy in pickup games at the Y or the park. Another gem, gone too soon. “‘Shimmie’ Hallahan was a formidable athletic foe and would team up with 2-3 guys regularly to take on the Russo teams in hoop. Another fi erce competitor: Shimmie’s brother Joe was a man-child who could hit a softball 400 feet. The Borseti men would also soon join the regulars at the court at Ferryway, Mike and John, and then eventually Mario. And of course, the Ferratuscos, Vance and Vinnie, and the Frautons could always be found nearby, all of them lived within shouting or walking distance of the Green. Occasionally, another MHS standout Joe Bartoszewicz would fi nd his way to the Green for hoop. Back then, players from that area split their time between Ferryway Green, the Y and Harvard Street Park. They would also venture to Linden for more great hoop competition.” The conclusion of Dana’s recollections will be published in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for “The Dana Brown Chronicles – The Final Chapter.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing sir,” – next on the Malden political agenda should be a push for an expansion of the state’s bottle redemption law to include nip bottles. Scattered across the Malden landscape from the bike path in Linden all the way down Salem Street and through the venerated streets of Edgeworth, those nasty Fireball CinMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://X7-FHFHJaM8GmtjB4adZ8uJjUOnBG5M_JiFR261pOfM'`̰ew[K׉EmTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 7 Major County Sheriffs of America names Koutoujian Sheriff of the Year Special to The Advocate iddlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has been named the 2023 Sheriff of the Year by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA). The award was presented to SherM MCSA President – and Santa Barbara County (California) Sheriff – Bill Brown recognized Sheriff Koutoujian for his focus on employee wellness, and the innovative correctional programming he has implemented for incarcerated military veterans, ship by 15 percent while simultaneously increasing the diversity of the membership, and he led the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a professional, there is no greater honor than to be recognized by your peers – inspiring munities and I am truly proud to count them as friends and colleagues.” In addition to his work with MCSA, Sheriff Koutoujian is a past president of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association and a founding member of Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. He was also recently elected vice chair of The Council of State Governments Justice Center’s Advisory Board. 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In bestowing the award, new INSPECTOR | FROM PAGE 1 That request was sent, by municipal ordinance, for review to the Malden Historical Commission, which eventually ruled the building had high historical value and should not be demolished. The Historical Commission in 2021 came up with a review and plan by other interested citizens – two years after the original demolition request – to undertake a project, which would relocate the entire building to the east lawn of the Malden High School campus on Salem Street. At that time, Alemerging adults, those with substance use disorders, and much more. President Brown also lauded Sheriff Koutoujian for his service as MCSA President from February 2020–2022. During his tenure, Sheriff Koutoujian worked with two presidential administrations and helped grow MCSA memberpha Business Center withdrew its demolition request while the proposed “move the building” plan was being worked out. “That plan never came to light,” Miller told the City Council – the proposed move, apparently, never advanced beyond the talking stages. “A new demolition permit was requested by the owner in December 2023 and we requested a legal opinion from our Law Department before proceeding,” Miller told the City Council. Miller said that he did receive a detailed letter from Malden City Solicitor Alicia McNeil, of which leaders who I truly admire,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “As a MCSA member, I have had the incredible opportunity to work alongside some of the most highly regarded corrections and law enforcement leaders on the most pressing issues facing our country. These men and women are dedicated to serving their comhe provided a copy to the City Council, explaining that a demolition of the 15 Ferry St. building was allowed and that the present status did not require any action or decision by the Malden Historical Commission. “We did ask the owner of the building if the Historical Commission could be consulted to determine if any of the contents inside the building or if any pieces of the building itself were deemed worth to set aside and preserve for historical value,” Miller said. There was no timetable discussed for the now-planned demolition of 15 Ferry St. nor the future planned use of the site. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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(Courtesy photo) Special to The Advocate E arlier this month, the Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) campuses in Everett (PCSS I), Beverly and Saugus (PCSS II) hosted the 17th Annual Science and Engineering Fair. This year’s theme was “New Ways to Solve Problems Using Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence,” with over 300 students representing 175 project groups. The Science Fair is a culmination of student work that began at the start of the school year in August. Each year, PCSS 6-12th grade students participate in a preliminary event in December. From there, the top 40 percent of students are selected to participate in the fair. Over 50 volunteers and judges from the New England– area STEM community participated, including those from Yale, MIT Lincoln Labs, BU Biomechanics and Pulmonary Lab, and various private industries. This year’s projects included using artificial intelligence (AI) to find the best brownie recipe, predicting forest fires using AI, building robots to assist with medical needs, and studying the effects of social media and technology on concentration and learning. Each year the Fair aims to allow students to use the scientific method or engineering design process to investigate a question or problem that interests them outside the general class curriculum. It also serves as a method for students to complete an independent research project as part of the PCSS college readiness program and assists students in developing the necessary skills in verbal and written scientific communication. The mission of PCSS is to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today's competitive world. Through a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math and science, PCSS will help students develop the academic and social skills necessary to become successful professionals and exemplary community members. Balanced by a foundation in the humanities, a character education program, career-oriented college preparation and strong student-teacher-parent collaboration, PCSS will meet its mission. sentative for the 35th Middlesex District February 8 at 110 Grill in Malden. Speaking to a crowded room, Zayda Ortiz shared her vision for the future of the 35th Middlesex district which focused on affordable, abundant housing, climate justice and safe, reliable public transit. Ms. Ortiz, a long time Malden resident, is a community organizer, working locally as one of the founders of Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors and across the state as President of Progressive Mass. The speaking program began with recently elected Malden City Councilor Ariane Taylor saying “Zayda will be ready to work on day one and will bring her strong voice and work ethic with her to represent every person in the 35th Middlesex”. Malden resident, Bridget Mutebi spoke about Ms. Ortiz and her advocacy helping their neighbors during the pandemic “Zayda was the light that sparkled in the darkness during the shutdown and now she is ready to be the Lighthouse that guides us through the rough waves to the safe harbors.” Ms. Ortiz described her lifeMURDER | FROM PAGE 1 the case, and especially the jury for returning a just verdict,” DA Hayden added. At the time of the shooting, Good Samaritans could be seen leaning into the victim’s car moments after he was shot. A man who was in a nearby convenience store said he saw time of organizing from staging a sit-in to change a sexist dress code policy to fighting for marriage equality so her friends would be able to have the same rights as any other committed couple. She highlighted her decades of advocacy at the state house to make change here in the district as well as Massachusetts. “When the pandemic hit I worried about my neighbors who were elderly, alone and needed help. I joined with like-minded people and we created a mutual aid group called Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors. We started by reaching out to seniors checking in with them people trying to help the man keep from losing too much blood before first responders arrived. Prosecutors since 2019 and to this day have not specified a motive for the killing. It has been speculated the shooting may have been triggered by “road rage” or some undisclosed incident which could have been hostile and aggressive between the two motorists that day. During the trial, it was revealed that video surveillance near the scene showed that on Aug. 2, 2019, Barbosa was driving south on North Shore Road in Revere when Lemon pulled up next to him on his right and fired two shots into Barbosa’s car. Investigators determined both bullets went through Barbosa’s passenger side window and hit him, including one in his neck. At trial, additionally, witto see if they needed help or just someone to talk and listen to them.” Ms. Ortiz described leveraging her connections in government to connect neighbors with pandemic related resources and how that work led to her invitation to join the ARPA committee with The City of Malden that created the Department of Housing Stability. The Democratic Primary will be held September 3, 2024. More information about Zayda Ortiz and her campaign can be found on her website https:// ElectZayda.com. The site includes biographical information about Ms. Ortiz. ness testimony supports that Lemon was the only person in the Toyota Prius from which the shots were fired. Nelio Barbosa when only 18 came to the United States from Brazil in 2003. He was a hard worker who started various business ventures to enhance his new life in America. By the time he was in his late 20s, he began to enjoy some success in the auto detailing business, eventually opening and running his own shop, ProRad Tint, which was located at 520 Main St. in Malden. Barbosa was born in Central de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil and eventually settled in Malden, where he started his auto detailing and window tinting business. He left his father in Brazil, one sister who was living in Walpole, Mass., and six other brothers and sisters in Brazil. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://9TErxAlllNOp0MPegglfAYzfGNF_XtkuoY7IyfsWJpA+`̰ew[M׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 9 Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library continues to offer an online job support program for people 50 years old and older. The 50+ Job Seekers Program is a free service, and people 50 years or older are welcome to join any or all of the sessions, which are held on Zoom. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions. Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so. The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meet on the fi rst and third Wednesdays. Here are the session dates and topics: February 21 – LinkedIn (Part #2) March 6 – Resumes (Part #1) March 20 – Resumes (Part #2) April 3 – Cover Letters & Using AI in the Job Search April 17 – Networking May 1 – Interview Strategies Malden Man Who Robbed Market with Airsoft Gun Pleads Guilty B OSTON February 7, 2024 – A Malden man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to robbing a local market using an airsoft gun in December 2021. John Schurko, 58, pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce by robbery. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for May 15, 2024. Schurko was charged by criminal complaint in December 2021 and subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2022. On Dec. 12, 2021 at approxi50+ Job seekers May 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to continue off ering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781324-0218; ask for Marita. mately 8 p.m., Schurko entered the Harvard Market in Malden, displayed what appeared to be a black handgun, went behind the counter and demanded money from the clerk. On Dec. 16, 2021, Schurko’s getaway vehicle was located in a hotel parking lot in Medford where he was subsequently arrested. A search of the vehicle recovered, among other things, a black Airsoft gun that resembled a real fi rearm. The charge of interference with commerce by robbery provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; John E. Mawn Jr., Interim Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police; Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin; Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley; Billerica Police Chief Roy Frost; and Woburn Police Chief Robert F. Rufo Jr. made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert E. 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Information meeting: Monday, February 26, 6:30 - 7:30 PM via Zoom M alden Reads – in collaboration with the City of Malden, Urban Media Arts (UMA) and the Malden Public Library – proudly announces that UMass Boston will bring the Mass. Memories Road Show to Malden on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Malden Senior & Teen Community Center. Photos from family reunions, special events, candid shots or formal, recent or old, from Malden or from anywhere in the world, are welcome and will be added to a statewide digital archive collection. Everyone, whether living here for a day or for generations, contributes to the strength and diversity of the Malden community and is encouraged to participate and share up to three photographs that have special meaning to them and the story behind each photo. The event is also part of the year-long celebration of Malden’s 375th anniversary, with the community coming together to recognize Malden’s long history and every resident’s place in that history. The Two Lindas, 1951: Linda Sue Rosenblatt Katz and Linda Lee (Mazonson) Zalk. This photo has been submitted to Malden’s digital archive as part of the Mass. Memories Stuck-at-Home Show (held during Covid). Come to the live event on April 27 with three photos you’d like to add to the archive! The public is invited to an informational meeting, held via Zoom, to learn more about the Malden Mass. Memories Road Show and how to get involved. All community and cultural organizations are invited Ten-year-old Neal Anderson (bottom row, fourth from left) is shown with his Malden Little League team in 1954 at Trafton Park. This photo has been submitted to Malden’s digital archive as part of the Mass. Memories Stuck-at-Home Show (held during Covid). Come to the live event on April 27 with three photos you’d like to add to the archive! to join the outreach eff ort to ensure that a rich and representative portrait of the whole city is documented at the event. Residents who wish to volunteer at the event, or just want to learn more, are also welcome at the Info Session. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A link to register for this event can be found at urbanmediaarts.org/ mass-memories-info-session The Mass. Memories Road Show is a free statewide, eventbased participatory archiving program that documents people, places, and events in Massachusetts history through family photographs and stories. Archivists and public historians in University Archives and Special Collections in the Joseph P. Healey Library at UMass Boston collaborate with local planning teams and volunteers to organize free public events where individuals bring photographs to be copied and included in a digital archive at openarchives. umb.edu Contributors are invited to describe the photographs in their own words. In addition, they may choose to share “the story behind the photos” on video, have their own “keepsake photo” taken, receive advice on caring for their family photos and learn from one another about the history of their community. The April 27 event will be staff ed by professionals, historians and archivists and trained Malden volunteers who will guide participants through the various stations at the event. All ages will be welcome, and participants may attend at any time from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Since its launch in 2004, the Mass. Memories Road Show has digitized more than 12,000 photographs and stories from across the state, creating a unique educational resource for future generations. For further information about the Mass. Memories Road Show, visit blogs.umb. edu/massmemories To learn more about the Malden version of the event, visit urbanmediaarts.org/maldenmass-memories-road-show – for questions, email Anne at anne@umaverse.org For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://PTM2RGo4JSlnjnN0Dm3ok4oPJWIhuWHPFZ25A97E42w+`̰ew[O׉E#'THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 11 Mike Borgonzi knows Super Bowls Former Everett High football star helps crafts the next NFL dynasty as KC Chiefs assistant general manager By Joe McConnell F or the second time in as many months, Everett Pride was on display for the nation to see. In January, former Crimson Tide football stars Mike Sainristil and Josaiah Stewart helped lead the University of Michigan Wolverines to the NCAA Division 1 championship. Sainristil continues to work out hoping to impress NFL (National Football League) scouts for the late April draft, while Stewart is set to return for his senior season as a standout Michigan edge rusher. Last Sunday, Mike Borgonzi continued the Everett success story on the national level, when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, 25-22. The overtime thriller in Las Vegas was Borgonzi’s second Super Bowl championship as the team’s assistant general manager, and was its Director of Football Operations, when they won Super Bowl LIV four years ago. He’s been with the organization since 2008. But it all began right here once again in Tide country. Mike grew up on Meadowview Road with his parents, Al and Doris, and younger brother Dave, who’s currently the Chicago Bears linebackers coach. Mike got his football career underway as an Everett Pop Warner Eagle, and it all culminated on the local level, when he was a star senior running back on the Tide’s first Super Bowl championship team in 1997, which completed a perfect 11-0 season. The program has since won 12 more Super Bowls, the last one coming in 2017. After that championship campaign, he made the Boston Herald and Boston Globe All-Scholastic teams, and was also on USA Today’s honorable mention All-American squad. Mike remembers those days fondly. “I started playing Pop Warner football for the Everett Eagles when I was eight-yearsold,” he told the Everett Advocate earlier this week after Sunday’s championship celebration in Vegas. “We had some good teams during my Pop Warner years, but I’m not sure if we had won any titles. It always amazed me that a city the size of Everett had two Pop Warner organizations back then, which spoke volumes of just how many kids in the city loved the game of football. As coach Dibs (former EHS coach John DiBiaso) once said, “when you’re born in Everett, they don’t Kansas City Chiefs Assistant General Manager Mike Borgonzi, his wife, Jill, and son, Joseph, are shown proudly posing with the Super Bowl trophy after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 25-22, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Mike and Jill also have a daughter, Nina. (Courtesy photo /X) give you a pacifier, they give you a mouthpiece.” Many of those Everett players reached out to Mike after Sunday’s win. “I actually received over 300 text messages after the game, and quite a few of them came from my former EHS teammates,” he said. “We had a special bond growing up in Everett, and it’s always great to hear from them. I’m grateful for their friendship and support over the years.” Mike will also never forget his roots that got him to this point as a successful professional football executive. “As far back as I can remember, football always dominated my household,” he said. “My father was a (New England) Patriots season ticket holder during the 1970s and 1980s, and we would spend a lot of summer days at Bryant College (in Smithfield, Rhode Island) watching the Patriots training camp practices. “I remember begging my father if I could play organized football after seeing my older cousin Gino playing for the Everett Eagles,” Mike added. “I had to wait until I was eight to play, before then he ended up taking me down to Sacramone Park to sign me up. “I had a lot of great coaches and teachers that taught me the game back then like Bill Crowley, Paul Crowley, Chucky Leo and the great Mike Milo, who ended up coaching me in high school, as well.” But his admiration for Coach DiBiaso will always remain high on his list of athletic memories. “I really can’t put into words the impact that Coach DiBiaso had on me as a young student-athlete, not only in football, but in life, as well,” said DiBiaso’s 1997 senior captain, who played all four years on the varsity for him. “He instilled in me the importance of hard work, perseverance, teamwork and humility. “At a young age, he showed me the blueprint for building and sustaining a championship team. His relentless work ethic, organization, attention to detail and the discipline it takes to build a winner had an indelible impact on me. He’ll go down as the greatest high school coach in the history of the state. The city of Everett was lucky to have him all those years.” A close second to DiBiaso for Mike is the Everett High School (EHS) community itself. “Playing football at Everett High School was special for me,” he said. “As a kid growing up, you would always hear about the rich football tradition in Everett from the famous 1914 team that won the national championship after outscoring the opposition 600-0 to the great 1960s teams of Bobby Leo, so when I finally got a chance to play there in the 1990s, we were able to restore some of that championship tradition. And then to do it with some of your best friends growing up made it even more special.” From EHS, Mike went on to Brown University to continue his football career. “I was fortunate enough to attend Brown. I played football there all four years, while earning my bachelor’s degree in business management. Those years were also special for me. Brown challenged me in a lot of different ways, both academically and athletically. I made a lot of great friendships there, and in my sophomore year we won the 1999 Ivy League championship,” said the three-time AllIvy League selection at fullback. At the conclusion of his collegiate career, Borgonzi naturally turned his attention to pro football. “My dream was to always play in the NFL,” he said. “I had some workouts with NFL teams before the draft, and ended up having a free agent tryout with the Buffalo Bills that spring (2001). After not signing a pro contract, I ended up coaching for a year at Amherst College, before signing on with the Green Bay Blizzard in the Arena Football Leaue. My time there was short after getting injured. I then headed home to Boston to work in finance.” Borgonzi had a difficult time adjusting to life away from the game, but knew someday he’d be back in football in some capacity. “My first real break in the (football) business was when I was hired as the assistant recruiting coordinator at Boston College in 2007,” he said. “One of my responsibilities there was being the NFL liaison with the team, which meant I was meeting with a lot of NFL personnel to talk about our players. At the time, we had a few first round picks on the team, including Matt Ryan, so there was a lot of scouts coming through BC.I was able to network with a lot of the scouts that I met there, and in the process developed a relationship with Scott Pioli, when he was with the Patriots. Scott was eventually hired by Kansas City as its general manager in 2009, and he brought me out there to work with him.” After building up his reputation as a successful executive with the Chiefs organization, Borgonzi is now being wooed by other teams like Pioli was 15 years ago. “I had a great experience this past month interviewing for the Washington Commanders’ GM job. I met with owner Josh Harris and his search committee for nearly six hours in his Miami office,” he said. Could the Patriots be in Mike’s future? After the Patriots have recently moved on from the successful Belichick dynastic era, Borgonzi is not ruling out that possibility. “You know ever since I got into the league 15 years ago, I’ve had thoughts of coming back home to work for the Patriots someday,” he said. “I was at the Super Bowl media night last week, and was actually approached by some Boston media outlets with that same question. That would be a dream of mine, for sure, just to come back home to try and help restore that championship level team that I grew up watching.” The move back home, whenever that day might be, will be made easier, because his wife, Jill, is a North Reading native, and many members of their families still live in the area. “But it’s still always tough to relocate when you have a young family, especially when the kids (son Joseph and daughter Nina) are in school, and have developed friendships over the years. It has to take that special opportunity for me to leave this city and this organization,” Mike said. But vacationing every summer on Cape Cod to visit family and friends before training camp is a nice place to start in that decision-making process for the Everett High football legend with a championship pedigree. ׉ 7cassandra://uBYU0TZ01d-RwIMaorI5Tysn81TFl_iwRRCOlrpWLko)`̰ew[Pew[O PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://9I4vXxwmEQSelu0eDn3pGJhPDCvdcNL95AaoWxrai2w P`)׉ 7cassandra://46OC-RnOJxp6Lky1yYGrlNN0Gew497UaxclXiZfnjFY͡`J׉ 7cassandra://D4LTOHnR6X3hd8vyNucDvTzk3JLT9zOYDd3NMZudSC4'`̰ew[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://4S4fR2_XFe8_Bl8phcAuMdv9A_Xkjx9p0WxNiYFLsBcj`)׉ 7cassandra://r_1dvYwoMBw72DG-GmOCd_uY45fsCQR4RLO31a5aN0Q͘S`J׉ 7cassandra://FBbE3S1Uongveazp4s0WKK11dOACyyfiJkS00rVqzZs0 `̰ew[נew[iҁP9ׁHhttp://million.Thׁ ׁ Ј׉E(Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Malden man, 46, among over 40 members of Boston’s Heath Street Gang facing federal charges after 2-year investigation of gang violence Other suspects from throughout Greater Boston area and Maine charged with drug traffi cking, fi rearm and fraud crimes; one of biggest gang-related criminal cases, arrests in state history —Most of the following was provided courtesy of U.S. Department of Justice In one of biggest gang-related criminal cases in state history, over 40 members and associates of the Heath Street Gang in Boston were charged on Wednesday in federal court in Boston with racketeering conspiracy, drug traffi cking, fi rearms, wire fraud and financial frauds, including COVID fraud, following a two-year investigation into gang violence in Boston. Included was a 46-year-old Malden man, Michael Riley, a/k/a “Snyda,” a/k/a “Sneed,” who is charged with RICO racketeering conspiracy. Riley was the eldest suspect charged in the federal case. The charge of RICO conspiracy against Michael Riley and others provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. According to the charging documents, the Heath Street Gang operates primarily out of the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments (previously known as the Bromley Heath Housing Development), a public housing development located in Jamaica Plain. It is one of the largest housing developments in the Greater Boston area. Formed in the 1980s, it is alleged that the Heath Street Gang is comprised of over 150 members and has historically been involved in acts of violence to preserve and protect the Gang’s power, territory and reputation. According to the charging documents, in furtherance of the racketeering conspiracy, members/associates are implicated in a number of murders, attempted murders and shootings – many of which targeted rival gang members/associates of other Boston-based street gangs, particularly the Mission Hill Gang and the H-Block Gang. This allegedly includes an October 2016 shooting targeting rivals in the Mission Hill Gang’s territory, in which a nine-year-old female victim was shot and severely injured, as well as a June 2021 murder allegedly committed by a juvenile Heath Street member/associate in Mission Hill Gang territory. It is alleged that the Heath Street Gang commonly recruits juveniles living in the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments to join the Gang and participate in crimes on the Gang’s behalf, including shootings. It is further alleged that members of the Heath with RICO conspiracy. —Zion Ford, a/k/a “Bricks,” 24, of Hyde Park, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Tyrre Herring, a/k/a “Blick,” Street Gang require younger prospective members/associates to commit acts of violence as an act of initiation and often reward the juveniles with appearances in Heath Street Gang songs or music videos, which are used to publicly assert and affi rm Gang membership/association, brag about acts of violence they have committed and denigrate and threaten rival gangs. On numerous occasions, members/associates of the Heath Street Gang have allegedly brazenly assaulted local law enforcement offi cers while engaged in offi cial duties. It is alleged that Heath Street Gang members/associates have used the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments as a point for drug traffi cking activities and, over a period of multiple years, have worked together to establish drug distribution networks throughout Massachusetts, Maine and California. Heath Street members/ associates often use social media platforms to facilitate the distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl, fentanyl pills, cocaine, cocaine base and marijuana – specifi cally using social media posts to advertise, negotiate and arrange drug sales. It is further alleged that the Heath Street Gang engages in a number of fi nancial and theft crimes. This includes an organized retail theft group that, since at least approximately 2019, has allegedly openly and brazenly stolen merchandise from various stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Additionally, it is alleged that members/associates of the Heath Street Gang have engaged in widespread CARES Act loan and unemployment fraud associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The charge of RICO conspiracy provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. The charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances each provide for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of a/k/a “Smoov,” 26, of Billerica, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —De’vonne Mcdonald-Jones, a/k/a “Daedae,” a/k/a “D Jones,” 27, of Roslindale, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Rickquille Mckinney, a/k/a HEATH STREET GANG:Over 40 members and associates of the so-called “Heath Street Gang” of Boston, including a 46-yearold Malden man, were charged in federal racketeering (RICO) and conspiracy charges following a two-year investigation into gang violence. (Courtesy Photo) supervised release and a fi ne of up to $1 million.The charge of being a felon in possession of a fi rearm and ammunition provides for a sentence of up to 10 years or 15 years (for off enses committed after June 25, 2022) in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. The charge of possession of fi rearm in furtherance of violent or drug traffi cking crime provides for a mandatory consecutive sentence of fi ve years in prison up to life, fi ve years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. The charge of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act conspiracy) provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. The charge of wire fraud provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the scheme, whichever is greater. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, the Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, James M. Ferguson and the Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations in New England, Michael J. Krol made this announcement. The investigation was supported by the following: Boston Housing Authority Police Department; Department of Labor, Offi ce of Inspector General; Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations; Massachusetts State Police; U.S. Marshals Service; Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Offi ce; and Suff olk County District Attorney’s Offi ce. Valuable assistance was provided by the following: New England State Police Information Network; U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Secret Service; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Maine Drug Enforcement Agency; and the Quincy, Randolph and Lincoln Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael Crowley, Sarah Hoefl e and Lucy Sun of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit are prosecuting the cases. This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifi es, disrupts and dismantles the highest level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice. gov/OCDETF. Following is the complete list of those charged in federal court on Wednesday —Jaquori Lyons, a/k/a “Gizzle,” a/k/a “Y Gizzle,” 25, of Jamaica Plain, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Joan Avalo-Quezada, a/k/a “Trouble,” 26, of Hyde Park, is charged with RICO conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Trevon Bell, a/k/a “Moula,” 27, of Roslindale, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Keonte Campbell, a/k/a “Keko,” 28, of Hyde Park, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Amos Carrasquillo, a/k/a “Cruddy,” 35, of Mattapan, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Deshawn Cirino, a/k/a “D,” a/k/a “Lil D,” 26, of Boston, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Dominique Finch, a/k/a “Heff ,” 34, of Boston, is charged “Ricky Mazarati,” a/k/a “Mozzy,” 30, of Arlington, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Amani Perkins, a/k/a “Chop,” a/k/a “Choppa,” 25, of Mattapan, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Michael Riley, a/k/a “Snyda,” a/k/a “Sneed,” 46, of Malden, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Keyon Roberson, a/k/a “Beano,” 23, of Dorchester, is charged with RICO conspiracy. —Randy Diaz-Pizarro, 32, of Central Falls, R.I., is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a fi rearm and ammunition. —Bryon Palmer, 36, of Charlestown, is charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. —Rolando Coxon, 31, of Hyde Park, is charged with two counts of distribution of fentanyl. —Cerone Davis, 30, of Arlington, is charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a public housing facility. —Donte Daily, 33, of Jamaica Plain, is charged with being a felon in possession of a fi rearm and ammunition. —Theodore Gamble-Williams, 39, of Jamaica Plain, is charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Jameel Gibbons, 39, of Roslindale, is charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Charles Bomman, 33, of Roxbury, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Deondre Blanding, 27, of Roslindale, is charged with possession of a fi rearm in furtherance of a violent or drug traffi cking crime. —Gelson Rodrigues, 33, of Randolph, is charged with possession of a fi rearm in furtherance of a violent or drug traffi cking crime. —Riccara McKinney, 28, of Roxbury, is charged with MALDEN | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://D4LTOHnR6X3hd8vyNucDvTzk3JLT9zOYDd3NMZudSC4'`̰ew[Q׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 13 Girls’ Basketball Senior Night dedicated in memory of teammate’s late father By Tara Vocino M onday’s MHS Golden Tornadoes Girls’ Basketball Senior Night was dedicated in memory of Victoria Gammon’s late father, Scott, at Malden High School. IN DAD’S MEMORY: Tori Gammon was accompanied by Head Coach Scott Marino, Lisa Marino, father Edward Buckley, a portrait of her late father Scott Gammon, siblings Cassandra, Jamal, Clifton and Elijah and cousin Justin. She plans to play basketball in college; hopefully, at Howard University in D.C., where she plans to study health sciences and minor in psychology to become a radiologist or to pursue sports medicine. Angelina Colon was escorted by family members and others: godmother/aunt Naghely Guilamo, proud mother Yari Camargo, father Juan Ramos, grandfather Carlos Camargo, boyfriend Dtree Bryant, sister Jaylinee Ramos, brother Jayden Ramos, sister Alysha Caraballo, brother Chris Colon, uncle Danny Camargo, aunts Crystal Quinones, Brenda Rodriguez and Cynthia Valentin, Assistant Basketball Coach Hector Arzola, cousin Nayada Crespo, Head Coach Scott Marino and Asst. Basketball Coach Matty Baro. Her top choices are University of Georgia and University of Florida to study psychology. Julisa Ramirez was accompanied by Head Coach Scott Marino and her teammates Olivia Rodrigues, Kimberly Tropnas, Amanda Ebenezer, Ina Tolete, Angelina Colon, Sanai Ross, Jaziarra Antoine, Sophia Rodrigues, Madison Cook, Victoria Gammon, Manicha Exilhomme and Jamila Said. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Jamila Said was escorted by Head Coach Scott Marino, Lisa Marino and her friends Joy Pham, Mindy Nguyen, Sophia Josselin and Ramneet Chahal during Monday’s MHS Girls’ Basketball Senior Night. ~ Mystic Valley Charter School Sports ~ Eagles Girls Basketball Picks Up 40-16 Win Over Innovation Academy By Emily Brennan S ophomore Sylvie LaFeber filled up the stat sheet with Bailey DeLeire passes the ball to Sylvie LaFeber. 12 points, 3 assists and 5 steals to help Mystic Valley girls’ basketball record a 40-16 win over Innovation Academy in Tyngsborough on Friday. Senior Breana Nansamba, senior Aya Abbassi, junior Abby Ssewankambo and junior Bailey DeLeire put up a combined 21 points for the Eagles, who are now 12-5 overall. Ssewankambo and Abbassi had 11 and 7 rebounds, respectively. The Eagles took an early 4-0 lead as both teams came out to a slow start, missing a few easy baskets. A late jump shot from DeLeire led the Eagles to an 8-4 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Innovation Academy cut its deficit to four at 11-7 before the Eagles responded with a 6-0 run to lead by 12 with under one minute left in the half. The Eagles managed to hold Innovation to just 5 total points by the end of the quarter. Mystic Valley was up 17-9 at halftime. Mystic Valley’s lead advanced rapidly for the entirety of the third. The Eagles outscored the Hawks, 14-0, in the quarter and led, 31-9, after three periods of action. The Eagles dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hawks 9-7, to earn a 4016 win. The Eagles play at Northeast at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16. ׉ 7cassandra://FBbE3S1Uongveazp4s0WKK11dOACyyfiJkS00rVqzZs0 `̰ew[Rew[Q PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://qor9TrYa66_F4LX4FbnwRH_Dxs40DZ-4YwbxWicDxwE{a`)׉ 7cassandra://PNdIsvFh8q17ihzbN8101mi8-ZIbGsMnsejpEA4e4e4͕E`J׉ 7cassandra://mNKHOGmsuh9BtglfhT3RzGvLdniNxRIctGOTq85Qfc8*8`̰ew[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://2Hft3z_KW4l1kqZsZnC_7P2WKWr48IJimmHFg6jgtB4,`)׉ 7cassandra://3MnJBmzNT4AgHXzQrF69SyrOG6JVB_YcNlYqqyWlOSQ͋`J׉ 7cassandra://nn9rzPTo3BcQzLeaTH0V9rGP5oJvcMsq33Ry5wBDB00(`̰ew[נew[m9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 MALDEN HS SPORTS ROUNDUP: Swim team competes in MIAA North Sectional; Tornado Girls Basketball continues to soar toward States Malden Boys Basketball falls at buzzer to Woburn, tops Belchertown in OT By Steve Freker contingent of Malden High School swimmers competed in the MIAA North Sectional Girls Swimming Championship this past Saturday at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). They included Tiffany Pham (senior), Hailey Tran (junior), Joslyn Nguyen (junior), Danielle Harrington (sophomore), Ian Ian Ho (freshman) and Sophie Tran (8th-grader). They have also qualified for the MIAA State Girls Swimming Championship, which is on Saturday, Feb. 17. Golden Tornados Girls Basketball En Fuego! The Malden High Girls Basketball Team continues to soar toward the MIAA Division 1 Girls State Basketball Tournament with three straight wins and four-out-of-five overall, to improve to 13-6 overall, its best record in decades. Malden High and Head Coach Scott Marino had a chance to finish with win #14 on the road at ArlingNORTH SECTIONALS: Shown at right, back row: Assistant Coach Laura Yeshulas and Assistant Coach Christina Terranova; front row: Head Coach Jessica Bisson, Sophie Tran (8th-grader), Tiffany Pham (Senior), Hailey Tran (junior) and Joslyn Nguyen (junior). (Courtesy Wing-Yin Lam Photo) ton last night (after Advocate press time). Malden topped Salem (Mass.) High at home on Senior Night Monday this week, 41-21, in its latest win. Tori Gammon led all scorers with 15 points and Amanda Ebenezer had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Malden also got great contributions Jose Ferreira went for a layup against Woburn on Wednesday night in a 58-57 loss. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) from junior Maddy Cook and Ina Tolete and Kim Trompnas. Senior captain Angie Colon had 9 points and 6 assists. In the other two wins in the streak, Malden topped Lynn English on the road, 59-47, on February 8 and Salem on the road on February 5. ~ Malden Neighborhood Basketball League ~ Week 7, 2024 2024 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Team W L Bullets 7 Lakers 7 Sixers 6 Celtics 3 Pistons 2 Kings 1 1 2 3 6 8 6 Games behind Streak W - 5 L - 1 W - 1 L - 1 5.5 W - 1 L - 6 0 0.5 1.5 4.5 6 Saturday, Feb. 10 at Ferryway Game 1 – Celtics 42, Pistons 40 In the first of two meetings this weekend – a very rare occurrence – the Emerald took thegame by a narrow margin. C. Malave & J. Sweeney both had 11 as newly acquired C. Mathely added 10 of his own. As a team they went 10-23 from the free throw line, which was not a great average, but the Pistons had a horrible day from the line: going 0-12 – “yikes.” Surprisingly the Pistons were still ahead going into the fourth but were outscored 15-6 in the final frame. They were led with a consistent strong game from J. Dorismond (19) and N. Sullivan with 10. Game 2 – Bullets 53, Lakers 35 The oldest rivalry in the MNBL showcased a sort of revenge game, as the Lakers did give the boys in blue their only loss so far on the season. But it was the Bullets who dropped 9 from deep, including a dagger 3 from Grace Biscan, as the team never allowed the Purple to get an advantage in any quarter. The Lakers & league’s leading scorer, S. Warton, led his team with 15, and W. Gavin chipped in 10. The Bullets got a nice game from C. Mijar with 18. I. Pineda also did well for himself with his highest output of the year of 15 helping the Bullets take over the top spot in the League. Sunday, Feb. 11 at Ferryway Game 1 – Pistons 62, Celtics 53 The Pistons blocked the sweep & got their revenge. The Celts outscored the Pistons in each of the last two quarters, but it was that second quarter that got away from them, by having the Pistons close it out with a 20-6 advantage. And they never recovered fully, despite a weekend high of 22 from C. Mathely and 11 from J. Sweeney. On the other side, a pair of 17 from N. Sullivan & J. Bly helped keep the Green out of reach – as well as 13 from R. Wallace. Game 2 – Sixers 43, Kings 41 The Crimson squeaked out the win to end the weekend. Shockingly, the Sixers didn’t have one player hit double-digit scoring & the Kings only had Z. Pierre with 16, which says there was either some generous sharing of the ball “which it seemed” only four of the 18 who played didn’t score or they both struggled on the offense? Sixers staying close! Just a game & a half off the top spot. Next Week’s Games Sat., Feb. 17 Bullets Celtics Kings Lakers Wed., Feb. 21 Pistons Kings Bullets Celtics —This article is based on info from MNBL Booster/Statman/Former longtime Coach Glenn Higgins. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Sun., Feb. 18 Celtics Bullets Sixers Pistons A Malden boys top Belchertown in OT, fall to Woburn at buzzer The Malden High Boys Basketball Team was in control throughout, but lost the lead in the final minute for the first time all day when they hit a pair of free throws to go up, 58-57, with 44 seconds to play. Malden tried its last attempt when the Tornados got the ball back with 6.8 seconds left, but sophomore Ethan Phejarasai’s shot at the buzzer bounced off the rim, and Woburn ended a 12-game loss streak with the 58-57 win. Malden fell to 7-13 with the loss, this coming off an exciting, 63-61 win in overtime on the road at Belchertown High in an endowment game Saturday. Junior Earl Fevrier scored a career-high 19 points and had 12 rebounds in the win. Junior guard Jode Ferreira – playing his first game of the season after being out all year rehabbing a broken hand in Game 2 of the season – also had a strong game with 12 points. Malden concludes its season tonight on the road at Melrose with a 7:00 p.m. start. ׉ 7cassandra://mNKHOGmsuh9BtglfhT3RzGvLdniNxRIctGOTq85Qfc8*8`̰ew[S׉E}THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 15 Eagles Compete at MIAA Boys North Sectionals Freestyle relay time of 1:34.11. Finishing 5th overall, Anthony completed the 200-yard freestyle race in 1:50.41. Lucas Santos was right behind him in 20th place, shaving off nearly two seconds from his personal best in 1:55.99. The fi nal Eagle swimmer to fi nish in the event was Dylan Phan, who followed suit with a lifetime-best of his own at 1:56.73. Thomas Sodeyama Cardoso posted a 2:04.09 in the 200 IM, improving his lifetime best with a 9th place finish. Yan placed 13th with an in season best, hitting the wall at 2:05.02 and Kevin Sodeyama Cardoso broke his lifetime best of 2:06.97. After a stellar performance in the 200 IM, Yan fi nished 16th in the 100-yard backstroke clocking in at 58.69. Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso set a new personal record in the 500-yard freestyle on the way to 14th place, fi nishing the event in Eagle swimmers Jason Yan and Christian Antonucci By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boys swim team competed at the MIAA Division 2 Boys North Sectionals on Sunday at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Pool. The Eagles fi nished in eighth place with a score of 99. Jason Yan, Thomas Sodeyama Cardoso, his brother Kevin, and Lucas Freitas kicked off the afternoon by taking 12th place in the 200-yard medley (1:45.69). In one of the most iconic relays of the meet, Yan, Jaden Anthony, Christian Antonucci, and Kevin Sodeyama Cardoso crushed their in-season record in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:24.93 to secure a 6th place fi nish. The relay team of Anthony, Antonucci, Dylan Phan, and Freitas put together a season best 200 100 Yard Free Jaden Anthony – 12th – 50.36 Christian Antonucci – 19th – 51.45 500 Yard Free Kevn Sodeyama-Cardoso – 14th – 5:12.49 Lucas Santos – 20th – 5:19.68 200 Yard Free Relay Anthony, Freitas, Phan, Antonucci – 8th – 1:34.11 100 Yard Back Jason Yan – 16th – 58.69 100 Yard Breast Christian Antonucci – 14th – 1:03.53 Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso – 19th – 1:04.21 400 Yard Free Relay Sodeyama-Cardoso, Anthony, Yan, Antonucci – 5:12.49. In that same heat, Santos swam a 5:20.31 which was good for a 20th place fi nish. Dropping almost two seconds off his previous personal best, Antonucci managed to take 14th place in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:05.53. The MIAA Boys State Tournament will take place on Sunday (Feb. 18) at 3:45 p.m. See below for a complete list of all the results from last weekend's boys sectional swim meet. 6th – 3:24.93 200 Yard Medley Relay Yan, Kevin & Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso, Freitas 200 Yard Free Jaden Anthony – 5th – 1:50.41 Lucas Santos – 20th – 1:55.99 Dylan Phan – 22nd – 1:56.73 200 Yard IM Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso – 9th – 2:04.09 Jason Yan – 13th – 2:05.42 Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso – 15th – 2:06.97 50 Yard Free Lucas Freitas – 34th – 23.81 100 Yard Fly Dylan Phan – 31st – 59.41 Eagles Girls Swim Earns Highest Finish in Program History at MIAA Sectionals By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley girls swim team opened post-season competition at the MIAA Girls Sectional Meet on Saturday at the WPI Pool. Mystic Valley swam to their top fi nish in program history with a score of 125 points, good for 7th place overall. The girls 200 medley relay A-team of Sydney Cao, Crystal Tang, Isabella Pennachio, and Lana Albuquerque started things off swimming in 1:58.33, dropping almost a full second from the teams in season best, as the four swam to a 9th place fi nish. Sophomore Britney Nayiga swam a lifetime-best time in the 50-yard freestyle with her sixthplace fi nish (25.44). Lucia Antonucci raced to break the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:10.56. The previous record was held by her older sister, Sofi a Antonucci. In the last event of the day, the 400 Free Relay of Isabella Cirame, Cao, Antonucci, and ing a new school record time of 3:49.30. The 200-freestyle relay team of Albuquerque, Cirame, Antonucci, and Nayiga fi nished 5th place on the podium as the foursome clocked the second-fastest time in program history (1:43.46). In the 200-yard IM, Cirame led Lucia Antonucci at podium for 6th place fi nish in the 100 Breaststroke. Nayiga placed 5th to put themselves in the record book, clinchfour MV swimmers, placing 12th in a season best time of 2:20.50. Pennachio set a new personal best and took 19th with a time of 2:24.04, Antonucci hit the wall at 2:24.48 and Khloe Co rounded out the group, placing 29th in 2:29.45. Cirame claimed another 12thShown from left to right, 400 Freestyle Relay team of Isabella Cirame, Lucia Antonucci, Sydney Cao and Britney Nayiga. 200 Freestyle Relay Albuquerque, Cirame, Antonucci, Nayiga – 5th - 1:43.46 50 Free Britney Nayiga - 6th – 25.44 Lana Albuquerque – 13th – 26.07 200 Free Isabella Cirame – 12th – 2:20.50 Isabelle Pennachio – 19th - 2:24.04 Lucia Antonucci – 21st - 2:24.48 Khloe Co – 29th - 2:29.45 100 Fly Isabelle Pennachio – 19th - 1:05.33 Khloe Co – 32nd – 1:08.29 place fi nish in the 100 Free, putting down a lifetime-best time of 56.60. Cao followed suit, fi nishing 22nd in the event with a time of 58.00. The Eagles fi nished fi fteenth in last year's state meet and have the potential to top that result. Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo said he is excited and “stunned by just how well the girls swam today, as we prepare for the state meet the excitement continues to build.” The MIAA Girls North State Tournament will take place on Saturday (Feb. 17) at 3:45 p.m. Results from last weekend’s sectional meet events are listed below. 200 Medley Relay Cao, Pennachio, Tang, Albuquerque – 9th – 1:58.33 100 Breast *Lucia Antonucci – 6th – 1:10.56 Britney Nayiga -9th – 1:12.69 Crystal Tang – 25th – 1:17.49 100 Free Isabella Cirame – 12th – 56.60 Sydney Cao – 22nd – 58.00 Lana Albuquerque – 26th – 58.76 400 Free Relay *Cirame, Cao, Antonucci, Nayiga – 4th - 3:49.30 *New Team Record ׉ 7cassandra://nn9rzPTo3BcQzLeaTH0V9rGP5oJvcMsq33Ry5wBDB00(`̰ew[Tew[S PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://UXk7yGZO2fu9FRjUXCC66OqAHLQd1seTN7hnJB54dsE >`)׉ 7cassandra://SybqMOcO4Uz128ZFImIqUEbR9S3Aa6V5exEqDNJ5Y4s͓`J׉ 7cassandra://GbNjCnx-mtNR6wvdu06bOgvHwT8-qi-Fo58lOJI78DI&`̰ew[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://sTbUURs7eUnST_lfBudg0VLM1iEz87sfrCwoGztooQo /A`)׉ 7cassandra://42ivRcaDHhnoAKJXaX1ytCMmpyIO1kq9ZhLqV_GAm7U͙:`J׉ 7cassandra://X1azSinCAb2u8CLn6e0EKhFNdMQCfZMgU9_Gs8fKNCA$`̰ew[נew[ R9ׁHhttp://register.Thׁ ׁ Јנew[L9ׁH$http://www.sec.state.ma.us/electionsׁ ׁ Јנew[A9ׁHhttp://ballot.Paׁ ׁ Ј׉E)7Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 (A “Yes” vote is for the $388.6 million supplemental budget.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on some of the bills that were approved by the 2023-2024 Legislature through February 9, 2024 and signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey. Of the more than 6,400 bills that have been filed for consideration, only 108 have been approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor. Of those 108, 16 were bills that affect the entire state while the other 92 were either sick leave banks or other local-related measures applying to just one city or town. Sick leave banks allow public employees to voluntarily donate sick, personal or vacation days to a sick leave bank for use by a fellow worker so he or she can get paid while on medical leave. Here are six of the important statewide-related bills signed into law including comments from legislators at the time the bill was approved. $56.2 BILLION FISCAL 2024 STATE BUDGET (H 4040) House 156-2, Senate 39-0, approved a $56.2 billion fiscal 2024 state budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2023. The price tag represents a $3.8 billion increase over last year’s fiscal 2023 budget. Provisions include $171.5 million to require public schools to provide universal free school meals to all students; $50 million to support free community colleges; $50 million to create Green School Works, a program to fund projects to install and maintain clean energy infrastructure at public schools; $6.59 billion in Chapter 70 education funding for cities and towns, an increase of $604 million over last year; $504.5 million for the special education circuit breaker; $181 million for MBTA capital projects; $19.81 billion for MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons; and a new law that prisons must provide free unlimited incoming and outgoing phone calls for prisoners. Another provision would allow undocumented/illegal immigrants to qualify for the lower in-state college tuition rate if they attended high school here for at least three years and graduated or completed a GED. “Massachusetts continues to move in a positive direction by making significant investments in this budget,” said Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren), the ranking House member of the Committee on Ways and Means. “We prioritize local funding by increasing general government aid to municipalities and double the minimum aid contribution per pupil for education." "While there were many good provisions in the budget, the final version contained policies, unrelated to the budget itself, that we could not support,” said Reps. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) in a joint statement. The statement continued, “Seniors, renters, small businesses and hard-working families can barely afford to make ends meet. As a result, Massachusetts continues to see one of the highest out-migrations in the country. At the same time, this budget provides a massive expansion in financial benefits for illegal immigrants. It's easier for Hollywood movie studios and multi-national corporations to get massive tax cuts than for the working-class to catch a break. The people of Massachusetts deserve better." (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes $388.6 MILLION FISCAL 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 3548) House 153-0, Senate 39-0, approved a $388.6 million fiscal 2023 supplemental budget. Provisions include $65 million for free school meals; $130 million to keep expanded nutrition assistance in place for a few more months; $2 million for the reimbursement of SNAP benefits for victims of benefit theft; $250,000 for a free abortion-related legal hotline; $45 million for emergency shelter assistance; $40 million to support affordable housing for immigrants and refugees; and $2 million for the Boston branch of the NAACP for costs of some programs to be included in its 114th National NAACP Conference in 2023 in Boston. Other provisions keep some pandemic-era programs, set to expire, in place including allowing restaurants to sell beer, wine and cocktails for take-out; expanding outdoor dining; and extending the authority, set to expire in a few weeks, for public bodies, agencies and commissions to hold their meetings remotely. “This supplemental budget ensures that our commonwealth continues to support the most vulnerable among us while also building on the lessons we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I’m proud to say that the Legislature has proven once again that it has the courage to chart a course that leaves no place or person in the commonwealth behind.” Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes $375 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (S 2375) House 157-0, Senate 38-0, approved a bill that includes authorizing $200 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $375 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $175 million for several transportation-related grant programs. The programs funded by the $175 million include the municipal small bridge program; the complete streets program; a bus transit infrastructure program; and grants for municipalities to purchase electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them. “Providing funding for critical infrastructure projects through investments in the commonwealth’s public transportation, roads and bridges is one of the most important responsibilities that we have as members of the Legislature,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the support for regional infrastructure that this legislation provides, and of the funding that it allocates for the purchasing of electric vehicles by transit authorities.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $375 million package.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis 4104) House 155-1, Senate 38-1, approved a tax relief package that supporters say will provide $561.3 million in tax relief in fiscal year 2024 and $1.02 billion per year in subsequent years. Provisions include increasing the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; reducing the estate tax for all taxpayers and eliminating the tax for all estates under $2 million by allowing a uniform credit of $99,600; increasing the refundable tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult or senior from $180 to $310 per dependent in taxable year 2023, and then to $440 in subsequent years while eliminating the child/ dependent cap; doubling the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit from $1,200 to $2,400; increasing the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; and reducing the shortterm capital gains tax rate from Yes Yes Yes TAX RELIEF PACKAGE (H 12 percent to 8.5 percent. Other provisions double the lead paint tax credit to $3,000 for full abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement; ensure that employer student loan payments are not treated as taxable compensation; make public transit fares, as well as ferry and regional transit passes and bike commuter expenses, eligible for the commuter expense tax deduction; increase from $1,500 to $2,000 the maximum that municipalities may pay seniors to do volunteer work to reduce their property taxes; raise the annual authorization for the low income housing tax credit from $40 million to $60 million; and allow cities and towns to adopt a local property tax exemption for affordable real estate that is rented by a person whose income is less than a certain level set by the municipality. The measure also includes two provisions which the Mass Fiscal Alliance says will result in tax hikes. One would require Massachusetts married couples who file income tax returns jointly at the federal level to do the same at the state level. The other changes the system under Chapter 62F that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Under current law, the money is returned to taxpayers based on what he or she earned and paid in taxes.The new tax package changed that and provided that each taxpayer will receive a flat rate refund, unrelated to what they earned or paid in taxes. “This is the most significant tax relief package in a generation,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This legislation is going to put real dollars into the pockets of the people who need it most, including parents, seniors, young people and middle class families who are struggling to keep up with rising costs. This bill includes a historic expansion of housing programs that will ignite affordable housing development and ease the housing crunch, as well as significant relief for families with young children. It will also make Massachusetts a more competitive place to live and work and encourages businesses to continue investing in our region.” “Back in April, I stood at the rostrum for about 13 minutes and expressed a mix of support for the many elements of this bill that will help working families and people experiencing poverty — while at the same time criticizing the elements of this bill that will benefit large corporations and the super-rich,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge), the only House member to vote against the package. “From my vantage point, this bill was significantly improved through the conference committee process, and there are sever׉ 7cassandra://GbNjCnx-mtNR6wvdu06bOgvHwT8-qi-Fo58lOJI78DI&`̰ew[U׉E0THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 17 al elements of the bill I enthusiastically support,” continued Connolly. “And yet, as I stand here today, I still cannot bring myself to support the total price tag of $1.1 billion once fully implemented. Not after we just spent a decade working to pass the Fair Share Amendment to gain desperately needed new revenue … A lot more needs to be done, including bigger public investments in programs, services and infrastructure — investments that could be significantly constrained by the overall cost of today’s tax cut bill.” (A “Yes” vote is for the tax relief package. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes FREE PHONE CALLS FOR PRISONERS (H 4051) House 132-26, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call vote), approved a proposal that beginning on December 1, 2023, would provide free phone calls and video calls for all prisoners in Massachusetts. The vote was mostly along party lines with all Republicans and one Democrat voting against the bill and all other Democrats voting for it. Currently there is no legal requirement for free phone calls in prisons. Each facility contracts separately for telephone service. “The telephone is a lifeline for people locked in prisons and their families, but phone company profiteering and kickbacks to prisons, have made calls unaffordable,” said Aaron Steinberg, Communications Director of Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts. "This landmark law will allow for precious human contact between incarcerated people and their children and other loved ones. This will help families thrive and help incarcerated people succeed when they return to our communities.” Steinberg continued, that under current law, “each facility contracts separately for telephone service and with current contracting provisions, facilities are given kickbacks called ‘site commissions,’ with little incentive to negotiate for the lowest rate.” “Every law abiding citizen that has a job and works 40 plus hours a week has to pay for phone calls,” said Boldyga. “Why are criminals entitled to free phone calls? It’s completely ridiculous and absurd that Democrats are giving free anything to criminals. Criminals and their families should be paying for their phone calls, not taxpayers. “ (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Yes NEW CABINET POSITION: SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (H 43) Senate 39-0 (No House roll call), approved Gov. Maura Healey’s reorganization plan that would split the current Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development into two separate cabinet level departments: the new Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities and the renamed Secretary of Economic Development. “The creation of a new Secretariat will bring a cabinet-level focus to the commonwealth’s housing crisis,” said Sen. Nick Collins (D-Boston), Chair of the Senate Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.He noted that Gov. Healey will now be able put her vision for housing and livable communities into action.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL CHARITABLE DONATIONS (H 2280) - The House has given initial approval to a bill that would require that any group or individual soliciting contributions for a charitable organization by mail or telephone, to inform potential donors what percentage of contributions go directly to the charity. Supporters said that oftentimes people who make donations assume that 100 percent of their donation goes directly to the charity when in fact a private fundraising company is getting a percentage of the money raised. "People should feel secure that their charitable donations are being used in an appropriate manner and going to the organization they chose to support" said sponsor Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham). "This added disclosure by solicitors protects both the commonwealth's donors and charitable organizations." PROHIBIT “LEGACY” COLLEGE ADMISSIONS– (No bill number yet assigned) – The Committee on Higher Education has given a favorable report to and recommended passage of a bill that would prohibit public and private colleges in the Bay State colleges from using “legacy admissions” – a tradition that gives to a boost in a prospective student’s odds of admission to a college just because the applicant is related to a current student or alumnus. “The practice of legacy admissions has perpetuated inequalities in higher education for too long,” said Mary Tamer, Executive Director of Democrats for Education Reform Massachusetts,“It serves as a barrier to equity and opportunity, granting an unearned advantage to children of alumni – often from wealthy or well-connected families – at the expense of deserving students from diverse backgrounds.” NOMINATION PAPERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2024 CANDIDATES – Nomination papers are now available for candidates who are planning to run for office in the September 2024 primary election and November 2024 general election. Under state law, candidates are required to gather a certain number of signatures in order to qualify for the ballot.Papers are available in the Office of the Secretary of the State’s Elections Division, located at 1 Ashburton Place in Boston and Galvin’s other offices in Springfield and Fall River. Offices to be filled at this year’s election include President and Vice-president, U.S. Senator, U.S. representative, Governor’s Councilor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner. Candidates for district and county offices have until April 30, 2024 to gather signatures and submit their papers to local registrars of voters for certification. Those certified signatures must then be filed with the Secretary of State by May 28, 2024. Party-affiliated candidates running in the State Primary for federal office have until May 7, 2024 to gather their signatures and submit them to local registrars, and until June 4, 2024 to file with the Secretary of State. Non-party candidates for federal office have until July 30, 2024 to return their nomination papers into local registrars, and until August 27, 2024 to file them with Galvin’s office. Additional information is at www.sec.state.ma.us/elections CREATE EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM (S 2506) – The Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management held a hearing on a measure that would create an emergency disaster relief program managed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and funded with $250 million from excess capital gains revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the Rainy Day Fund. Supporters explained that federal disaster declarations can only be triggered when certain and specific criteria occur. They noted the total amount of the storm damage must meet a certain dollar amount threshold, or the disaster must exceed the response capability of the state and local governments. “Massachusetts is one of a few states that does not have a framework in place to respond to disasters, climate-related or otherwise, in our municipalities,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “We saw firsthand this past summer the devastating toll weather events have on our communities’ infrastructure, across the commonwealth.” MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS (H 4142) – A bill heard by the Higher Education Committee would require public state colleges to provide students and employees with mental health awareness and prevention programming. This would cover vital topics including signs of mental health issues and substance abuse, where to access mental health resources and crisis intervention strategies. “I’m sponsoring this bill because as a psychiatric nurse, I recognize that many mental health disorders present themselves in early adulthood and believe in the evidence-based research which recommends that higher education institutions can help improve positive mental health in vulnerable emerging adult populations by implementing training and education initiatives,” said sponsor Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton). “Studies have shown that more students are presenting with increasingly severe mental health problems in recent decades, a problem exacerbated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic.” Khan continued, “Prioritizing mental health education by requiring mandatory mental health awareness programming and primary prevention education in public higher education institutions will train students to recognize these issues in their peers and prepare staff for conversations around mental health, resulting in healthier and more successful outcomes for students in Massachusetts.” VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT PROGRAM (H 4218) – The Public Health Committee’s hearing included legislation that would create the Veteran Breakthrough Treatments Program to support the development and deployment of treatments that have been designated as “breakthrough therapies” for veterans and first responders. Breakthrough Therapy designation is given by the FDA to treatments that clinical evidence has shown to be extremely promising. "This legislation is about equipping veterans with innovative and effective therapies to treat PTSD and hidden wounds of war,” said sponsor Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth). “Allowing veterans access to breakthrough therapies designated by the FDA as promising treatments gives them an additional tool to treat their healthcare needs and empower those struggling on their path to recovery.” CONSUMER BILLS – The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on several bills including: ALLOW BUSINESSES TO OPT INTO "DO NOT CALL" LIST (S 202) - Would restrict telemarketing companies doing business in the state by allowing businesses to sign up for a "Do Not Call" list and fining companies up to $5,000 if they call a business on the list. Current law only allows individual consumers to sign up for the list. Under the bill, all current laws that now apply to individuals would also apply to businesses including allowing an individual on the list to sue a company for up to $5,000 if the company violates the law and calls the individual more than once a year; preventing companies from blocking their number from appearing on any business' Caller ID; prohibiting companies from using recorded message devices to make these calls; and restricting these calls to between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. “We’re continuing to see a steady rise in spam calls, and this is one of the preferred methods of scammers to obtain personal information,” said Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “Small businesses have struggled the last few years, and Massachusetts needs to do whatever we can to protect our economic drivers. Allowing businesses to sign up for the do-notcall list is an easy and efficient way of screening out any nefarious attempts to defraud a small business and take away valuable economic resources for our small business owners.” DIGITAL COUPONS FOR SENIORS (H 4154) – Would require grocery stores to apply all available digital coupons to the orders of senior citizens over 65, even if the person does not have the digital coupons on their phone. “This proposal was filed by request of a constituent,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Turco (D-Winthrop).“Many senior citizens do not use a smart phone and therefore do not have access to digital coupons and as a result they pay higher prices at the register.This legislation would apply all applicable digital coupons automatically to our seniors.” REVIVE “HAPPY HOURS” (S 157) – Would allow cities and towns to permit restaurants that are licensed to serve alcohol to offer discounted prices on alcoholic beverages during dates and time periods specified by the city or town. The measure prohibits any alcohol from being discounted after 10 p.m. Under current law, passed in 1984, restaurants have been prohibited from holding “happy hours” during which some alcoholic drinks are free or the price is reduced. The 1984 law was sparked by the September 1983 death of Kathleen Barry, a 20-year-old from Weymouth, when Barry and her friend won free pitchers of beer at a Braintree Ground Round. 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Spadafora also serves as School Committee Vice-Chairperson and said she had appointed Rose-Zeiberg co-chair of the Superintendent Search Committee to share the workload of the process. At the meeting, two choices were presented, while a third option did not materialize when that service declined consideration from the Malden school board. After a unanimous 8-0 vote, the School Committee formally hired the MASC group to lead the process. The second option was the New England School Development Council (NESDEC), which is led by former MPS Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, who serves as NESDEC executive director. CITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 21st day of February 2024 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the thirty-two (32) 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 STREET RECONSTRUCTION (ENGINEERING) 14 AUTUMN STREET 26-28 KENMORE ROAD ON AUTUMN 26-28 KENMORE ROAD ON AUTUMN 18 AUTUMN STREET 24 AUTUMN STREET 25 KENMORE ON AUTUMN 28 AUTUMN STREET 28 ROSEMONT ST ON AUTUMN 42 AUTUMN STREET 48 AUTUMN STREET 27 ROSEMONT ST ON AUTUMN 27 ROSEMONT ST ON AUTUMN 34 WEDGEMERE ST ON AUTUMN 60 AUTUMN STREET 69 AUTUMN STREET 69 AUTUMN STREET 74 AUTUMN STREET 78 AUTUMN STREET 78 AUTUMN STREET 83 AUTUMN STREET 90 AUTUMN STREET 94 AUTUMN STREET 96 AUTUMN STREET 83 LISBON STREET 83 LISBON STREET 81 LISBON STREET 81 LISBON STREET 57 LISBON STREET 40 LISBON STREET 29 LISBON STREET 7 LISBON STREET 7 LISBON STREET DBH (IN) Common Name 6 7 11 3 11 7 7 3 12 5 5 6 3 6 7 12 8 9 4 5 5 14 11 15 18 20 19 12 18 25 21 31 CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR NORWAY MAPLE CALLERY PEAR CRIMSON K. MAPLE CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR CRIMSON K. MAPLE CRABAPPLE CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR PIN OAK NORWAY MAPLE LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN LITTLELEAF LINDEN 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. LETTERS CAN BE MAILED OR EMAILED TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. What had been expected to be a third option, the Collins Center, which is affi liated with UMass Boston, did not come about. The Collins Center had led the search process that resulted in the selection of the present MPS Supt. Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy. Dr. Noriega-Murphy’s contract expires on June 30 this 2023-24 school year. Spadafora relayed that a Collins Center representative informed the School Committee it would be unable to participate in a new search at this time. When asked by Ward 1 School Committee Member Michael Drummey if any reason was given for the decline by Collins, Spadafora said there was none, specifi cally. Drummey did note that MASC has been the service that led to the hiring of four of fi ve of the last several Malden Public Schools superintendents, dating back close to two decades. Cost appeared to be a factor in the recommendation by the co-chairs that MASC be the preferred service. MASC’s fee is $11,500; NESDEC was asking for a $16,650 fee. “For cost considerations and services off ered, we believe MASC off ered the most value for our specifi c purposes,” Spadafora said. One key part of the service, both Spadafora and RoseZeiberg agreed, in their presentation, was that MASC incorporated multiple focus group opportunities to contribute to the search – with no additional fee increases. “They are willing to lead a number of focus groups, which we have found to be valuMALDEN | FROM PAGE 12 conspiracy to inter fere with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act conspiracy) and wire fraud. —Rachel McKinney, 32, of Arlington, is charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act conspiracy) and wire fraud. —Teshawnda Knight, 41, of Hyde Park, is charged with wire fraud. —Antawn Davis, 39, of Boston, is charged with wire fraud. —Taisha Garcia, 27, of Lynn, is charged with wire fraud. —Dawan Searcy, 32, of Somerville, is charged with wire fraud. —Nathan Bootman, 26, of Randolph, is charged with wire fraud. —Jameela Gross, 27, of Jamaica Plain, is charged with wire fraud. —Robert Platt, 44, of Brockton, Christopher Rosa City of Malden Tree Warden February 09, 16, 2024 is charged with wire fraud. —Donovan Scarlett, 25, of West Roxbury, is charged with wire fraud. —David Avalo, 28, of Hyde Park, is charged with conspiracy able and necessary in our search process,” Spadafora said, referring to the past search where groups such as the Special Education Parent Council (SEPAC), the Chinese Culture Connection and MPS faculty and student groups were included. NESDEC off ered more limited options as to focus groups, the School Committee Vice Chair said. While NESDEC indicated it would lead some focus groups, at one point it would be an additional charge per group, she said, apparently $400 or $450. Following the unanimous vote, Spadafora told the School Committee that work is already underway to create an in-district Superintendent Search Committee, consisting of representatives from the community and school district itself. Invitations have already been sent out via email to members of the faculty, administration and staff of MPS and also students are being solicited to participate on the search committee as well. Spadafora said a Superintendent Search Page is being established on the Malden Public Schools website as well, so the public and the MPS community can keep updated on the process. The MPS website is at www. maldenps.org While no timeline has been publicly discussed, it is expected the intention of the School Committee is to have a new superintendent selected and in place to start the next school year on July 1, 2024. MASC describes the superintendent search service on its website: masc.org. to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Victor Pimentel, 27, of Brockton, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Amanda LaPointe, 39, of Ripley, Maine, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Krystin Mathewson, 38, of Enfi eld, Conn., is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Jacob Lyford, 32, of Milo, Maine, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Michael St. Pierre, 54, of Dedham, Maine, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. —Kayla Tasker, 31, of Dexter, Maine, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. ׉ 7cassandra://YfKIeC3TmqBYPvqAi8o529Wa_AugYez0CgQWJUXHxLM `̰ew[W׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 19 Maldonian pursues Finance at Bentley University Following in her high school footsteps A 2023 Malden Catholic graduate, Kayla Sullivan, has continued her interest in investing at Bentley University and becoming Bloomberg certifi ed. In high school, she was part of the investment club and wanted to continue building her knowledge on the subject in college. Bentley University is a business school in Waltham. During her time at Bentley, Kayla has become Bloomberg certifi ed, which involves mastering how to operate the Bloomberg terminals. She has also joined the Bentley Investment Group (BIG), a club that manages a stock portfolio valued at over $1 million for the University. Kayla says that “the Bloomberg certifi cation and Bentley Investment Group have truly helped grow [her] knowledge in the fi nancial world.” Although business is a male-dominated industry, she strives to have a voice and gives feedback during club meetings. Kayla was one of four women in her high school investment club – earning special OBITUARIES John DeRosa Jr. Of Omaha, NE, formerly of Malden (1948-2024). Passed away at the age of 75 at home in Omaha, NE, surrounded by loving family on February 11. He was the cherished son of the late John “Jake” DeRosa and Ruth (McLaughlin) DeRosa of Revere and a loving son-in-law to the late Edith M. Haff erty of Sebring, FL. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary E. (Hafferty) DeRosa. John's legacy of love extends through his devoted daughters, Felicia (DeRosa) Midkiff and her husband Troy Midkiff of Beverly, MA, and Dr. Nicole DeRosa and her husband Dr. James Padussis of Omaha, NE. His zest for life will forever be remembered by his precious grandchildren, John and Violet Midkiff , as well as by numerous MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 namon Whisky nip bottles are ubiquitous (my advice, buy Fireball stock, immediately!). Start the bottle deposit tomorrow and I’d be able to fi nance a fl ight down to Florida in March with the “Monsters of Rock Cruise – the Dirty Dozen” rocking out of Miami as my destination! Stops in Jamaica and the Bahamas featuring Extreme, Quiet Riot, Winger, Accept and eight other hair metal bands of yesteryear! Fuhgeddaboudit! Postscript 1: Breaking news! Malden’s “Mr. Baseball” Bob Rotondi will be Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame’s inaugunieces and nephews. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served during the Vietnam War. He was an aviation enthusiast and a retired jet engine technician from General Electric, Lynn, MA, where he was employed for over 48 years. ARRANGEMENTS: A visitation will be held at O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Square, (at Salem Common) Salem, MA 01970, on Saturday, February 17th from 12 pm to 4 pm. Parking is available behind the funeral home. In lieu of fl owers, please consider donations to Peaceful Hearts Hospice, https://peacefulheartsomaha.com/donate/, in John’s name. To share a memory or off er a condolence please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com. Lisa M. Greeley Of Malden, formerly of Somerville. Died on February 2nd. Beral “legacy” inductee on March 7 at the Moose Hall. Show your love for Bob in real time; pack the Moose like it ain’t never been packed. Email Frek with any questions (and for tickets) at steve.freker@gmail.com. Postscript 2: Dedicated to keeping the highways, byways and bike lanes of this fi ne city safe and accessible for the men, women and children of Malden, I hereby declare February “Be Kind to Your Friendly Neighborhood Parking Enforcement Offi - cer Month” as a tribute to these hard-working City of Malden employees. This month we feature the Pride of Charlestown, Tom Lynch. You know Tom! Viloved daughter of Barbara (Bettencourt) Greeley of Malden and the late Frank Greeley. Wife of Richard Howard of Malden. Mother of Brendan Howard and his wife Mary of Scituate, Kyle Howard of New York City and Andrew Howard of Melrose. Sister of Jill Sheehan and her husband Patrick of Millis and the late Mark and Gary Greeley. Lisa was raised in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Dartmouth College and her Master’s Degree from Simmons University. Since 1982, she has worked as a commercial loan offi cer for several area fi nancial institutions. Lisa had a very competitive nature. She was an avid golfer and tennis player. She also had a talent for interior design and decorating. Relatives & friends were invited to attend her funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden on Saturday February 10th followed by her Funeral Mass sualize this separated at birth: Charlton Heston as Moses in “The Ten Commandments” and Tom after a busy evening enforcing the parking rules and regulations of Malden. When most of us are tucked away comfortably under our electric blankets, Tom is out patrolling the cold, hard streets of Malden with nothing but a thermos full of chicken soup and strong black coff ee. For this Tom, we salute you! 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. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 THALI, AMOGH BUYER2 SELLER1 DEJESUS, MARCIO SELLER2 celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Malden at 10 AM. Interment was private. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Friday February 9th. Stephen Johnson Sr. Of Malden passed away surrounded by his loving family February 3rd, 2024. The son of the late Charles and Frances (Coughlin) Johnson, Steve was born and raised in Somerville, MA. He graduated from Somerville High School in 1970. Steve married Patricia (Noonan) in April of 1972 and the two settled down. They raised their four children Stephen Jr., Scott, Amanda, and Nicole. During his free time, he loved to fi sh, enjoyed weekly breakfast with his “cardiac buddies”, the news or a game from his favorite spot on the couch, sing to his favorite oldies, and spending time with family and friends. Steve was also a long-time manager at The Americana Condominiums. Steve is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia of Malden, his children Stephen and his wife Ann of Tewksbury, Scott and his wife Susan of Swampscott, Amanda Abbott of Derry NH, and Nicole Chabre and her husband Jeff of Malden. Cherished Grampy of Stephen, Kristina, Addison and Caleb Johnson. Brother of the late Linda and David Johnson, loved nephew of Marie Jobert, and dear cousin to many. He is also survived by several other family members and friends. Services for Steve were held at the Weir Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street in Malden on Friday February 9th. In lieu of fl owers, please support Steve’s love for animals by making a donation to the Melrose Humane Society or a favorite animal shelter. Classifieds Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. ADDRESS 13 PRESTON ST CITY MALDEN DATE 01.22.24 PRICE 755000\ recognition at graduation. Gianna Spadafora, who was in the high school investment club with Kayla, said, “Kayla put so much eff ort into helping others understand the art of stocks, and that was something that really stood out about her.” With aspirations in finance, Kayla wants to develop her business skills by pushing herself out of her comfort zone. Next semester she plans to apply for an analyst position in BIG. Aside from advancing in her academic career, Kayla wants to set an example and inspire women interested in exploring the business world. 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Retired Worker Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to fi le a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year (in 2023), as well as the source of the income, your age and fi ling status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax fi ling requirement thresholds. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2023 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefi ts, unless you are married and fi ling separately – was below the threshold for your fi ling status and age, you probably won’t have to fi le. But if it’s over, you will. • Single: $13,850 ($15,700 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2023). • Married fi ling jointly: $27,700 ($29,200 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $30,700 if you’re both over 65). • Married fi ling separately: $5 at any age. • Head of household: $20,800 ($22,650 if 65 or older). • Qualifying surviving spouse: $27,700 ($29,200 if 65 or older). To get a detailed breakdown on federal fi ling requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040-SR Instructions for Tax Year 2023,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf. Check Here Too Be aware that there are other fi nancial situations that can require you to fi le a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS fi ling requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2023, owe any taxes on an IRA, Health Savings Account or an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to fi le. You’ll also need to fi le if you’re receiving Social Security benefi ts, and one-half of your benefi ts plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and fi ling jointly. To fi gure all this out, the IRS off ers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to fi le, or if you should fi le because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to fi le a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from fi ling state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very diff erent. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin.org/fta-members. Tax Preparation Help If you fi nd that you do need to fi le a tax return this year, you can free fi le through the IRS at IRS.gov/FreeFile if your 2023 adjusted gross income was below $79,000. Or, if you need some help, contact the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TCE provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get tax preparation assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service. Call 888-227-7669 or visit AARP.org/ fi ndtaxhelp for more information. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE 17 on top of a drunk friend’s car for a ride around a Braintree parking lot and Barry fell under the car and was dragged 50 feet to her death. “Much has changed in Massachusetts since a happy hour ban was enacted in 1984,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “The drinking age has long been settled at 21, stiff penalties have been established to deter drunk driving and ride hailing apps have become a popular way to safely get around on a night out. While alcohol-related off enses decline across the country and little compelling evidence exists linking happy hour with higher rates of alcohol-related DUIs, Massachusetts remains the last state in the country to have an absolute ban on happy hour. Cyr continued, “In the aftermath of COVID-19 and advent of remote work, happy hour is a tool that can help revitalize main streets and downtowns struggling for foot traffi c. This legislation empowers municipalities to determine if they want to allow local restaurants to offer happy hour specials and decide if it is the right choice for their community.” RE-SIGNING LEASES (H 264) - Would prohibit landlords from requiring their tenants to re-sign a lease more than three months in advance of the termination of their current lease. "I fi led this legislation in response to complaints I heard from tenants who are being unfairly required to re-sign their lease only a few months into their current lease,” said sponsor Rep. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy). “Tenants are being forced to make decisions about their housing situation more than six months in advance and are fi - nancially penalized when they cannot commit." - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. SU23P1782GD Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 In the interests of RUTH-BRIA E. JOSEPH Of CHELSEA, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 08/17/2023 by Rondy R. L. Brizard of Chelsea, MA will be held 03/01/2024 09:00 A.M. Review Hearing located Suffolk Probate and Family Court at 24 New Chardon St. Boston, MA, 02114 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Counsel for the Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: December 1, 2023 Stephanie L. Everett Register of Probate February 16, 2024 QUOTABLE QUOTES "Because of a successful vaccination campaign that eff ectively eliminated measles in the United States in 2000, many people may not be aware that measles, which is transmitted via exposure to contact with airborne droplets, is highly contagious and can lead to serious and life-threatening complications. Children and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.” ---Statement from the Massachusetts Medical Society on reported cases of measles in Europe and at least six states and potential exposures at two large United States airports and reminding all patients in the state to do their part to protect themselves and their communities from contracting and spreading measles. “Successful, evidence-based reentry programs are essential to preventing recidivism and improving outcomes for young adults who are involved in the criminal justice system. These programs help ensure they have the tools and resources needed to make sustainable, positive life changes. This funding is an investment in meaningful, second-chance opportunities.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing nearly $6.5 million in grants to support nonprofi ts, working in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Correction and Sheriff s’ Offi ces, to provide reentry services for 18- to 25-year-olds returning from incarceration. “Many Massachusetts drivers want to make the switch to electric vehicles but worry about access to charging. This investment will break down barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption and help Massachusetts meet its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets. ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing a $50 million in initiatives to build out electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state. “Public partnerships and collaborations with faith-based and nonprofit organizations have been vital to community safety. These organizations are part of the social fabric of our neighborhoods and our region. This funding allows us to support and protect these nonprofi ts as they continue providing essential services in our communities.” ---Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy announcing $3.8 million in grant awards to support security enhancements for 80 Massachusetts nonprofi ts at high risk of hate crimes or attacks by extremists. BHRC| SEE PAGE 21 ׉ 7cassandra://AAbEVfj3kwVEFL6pw5rpHqrBIuvkY2bnDv8P8TnF7lo$d`̰ew[Y׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 21 BHRC | FROM PAGE 20 HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brieflength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of February 5-9, the House met for a total of 44 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 47 minutes Mon. Feb. 5 House11:00 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:37 a.m. Tues.Feb. 6 No House session No Senate session Wed. Feb. 7 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 8 House11:02 a.m. to11:14 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to11:35 a.m. Fri. Feb. 9 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. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. SU23P1781GD Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 In the interests of STANLEY E. JOSEPH Of CHELSEA, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 08/17/2023 by Rondy R. L. Brizard of Chelsea, MA will be held 03/01/2024 09:00 A.M. Review Hearing located Suffolk Probate and Family Court at 24 New Chardon St. Boston, MA, 02114 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Counsel for the Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: December 1, 2023 Stephanie L. Everett Register of Probate February 16, 2024 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 1. On Feb. 16, 1905, in Boston, the first U.S. Esperanto club was organized; what is Esperanto? 2. What is a croque monsieur (literally “crunch sir”)? 3. What U.S. president (with the same middle name as the name of a Massachusetts city) after being president served in Congress and had a stroke in the House Chamber? 4. On Feb. 17, 1933, whom did comic strip character Blondie Boopadoop marry? 5. Who is the youngest Time Person of the Year (2019)? 6. Why did Saudi Arabia, which has prohibited alcohol since 1952, recently open an alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats? 7. What U.S. president was the first to be sworn in with his nickname? 8. On Feb. 18, 1930, Elm Farm Ollie became the first cow to fly in a plane; what happened to the milk she produced during the flight? 9. What is known as the “Big Muddy”? 10. In the early 1900s, which U.S. president pushed for reform of football instead of abolishing it altogether? 11. On Feb. 19, 1947, rescuers reached what group trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains? 12. What local sports team has a mascot named, Slyde the Fox? 13. What businesses was Madam C.J. Walker in (she was an early African American female millionaire reported on by Guinness World Records recently)? 14. On Feb. 20, 1972, who became the first astronaut to orbit earth? 15. What U.S. president was a Rhodes Scholar? 16. What is a monobob? 17. On Feb. 21, 1893, Spanish musician Andrés Segovia was born; he popularized what musical instrument? 18. In what city is the Ginza Line, which is Asia’s oldest subway? 19. Who won the first World Series baseball in 1903? 20. February 22 is National Chili Day; Texas’ official dish is chili; what humorist from Oklahoma said Texas chili is “the bowl of blessedness”? ANSWERS Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 1. A made-up language based on common words in the main European languages 2. A cooked ham and cheese sandwich that often has egg batter and béchamel sauce 3. John Quincy Adams 4. Dagwood Bumstead 5. Greta Thunberg 6. To “counter the illicit trade of alcohol goods” 7. Jimmy Carter 8. Paper containers of it were dropped by parachute to spectators. 9. Missouri River 10. Theodore Roosevelt 11. The Donner Party pioneers 12. The New England Revolution soccer team 13. Beauty culture and real estate 14. John Glenn 15. Bill Clinton 16. 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COMING SOON COMING SOON - RENOVATED 13 YEARS AGO, THIS 3 BED CAPE OFFERS AN OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/ DINING AREA THAT INCLUDES, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, GRANITE, BREAKFAST BAR, TILE FLOOR WITH A MATCHING BACKSPLASH. RED OAK HARDWOOD FLOOR, CROWN MOLDING, THE SUN ROOM WITH SKYLIGHT LEADS TO DECK OVERLOOKING A FENCED LEVEL YARD. THE LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM HAS BERBER CARPET AND OFFERS AN 400 SQUARE FEET OF HEATED LIVING SPACE, 1715 SQFT IN TOTAL. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR DETAILS COMING SOON COMING SOON- 2 FAMILY LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF TOWN. ONE UNIT CONSISTS OF 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH, THE OTHER IS 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. BOTH GAS HEATING SYSTEMS ARE NEWER. HARDWOOD FLOORING, EAT-IN KITCHENS. PROPERTY HAS A LARGE YARD AND OFF STREET PARKING. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR DETAILS FOR SALE FOR SALE -PREMIERE LOCATION FOR RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE IN ONE OF LYNNFIELD'S BUSIEST PLAZAS. THIS BUILDING IS CURRENTLY OWNED AND USED BY THE KOC. THIS COLONIAL OFFERS 30+ PARKING SPACES. 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SAUGUS $2,800 PLUS UTILITIES CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS IN UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER. 2 CAR OFF STREET PARKING. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. FIREPLACE IN BEDROOM IS DECORATIVE ONLY. GOOD CREDIT AND REFERENCES. 3 MONTHS RENT REQUIRED TO MOVE IN. AVAILABLE 3/1-SAUGUS $1800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 TWO BEDROOM, 2 BATH MODERN CONDO WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 2ND FLOOR UNIT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR, EXTRA STORAGE, AND OFF STREET PARKING. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. REVERE $2,800 UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED. CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 SOLD - LYNNFIELD OFF MARKET TO ONE OF MY INVESTOR BUYER CLIENTS. I HAVE LOTS OF CASH BUYERS WHO WILL CLOSE FAST AND ARE NOT AFRAID OF WORK. THEY WILL ALSO CLEAN OUT YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO. SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A QUICK CASH SALE, WHERE YOU JUST NEED TO TAKE WHAT YOU WANT AND LEAVE, GIVE ME A CALL. DEBBIE 617-678-9710 MOBILE HOMES LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? COMING SOON COMING SOON-BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 JOHN DOBBYN 617-285-7117 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN NEED OF TLC. GREAT FOR HANDYMAN. HEAT AND A/C NOT WORKING. LARGE ADDITION.2 CAR PARKING. DANVERS $79,900 YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $99,900 SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NICE YARD. LOW PARK RENT. PEABODY $179,900 PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTED OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://gl3O8smNm-VG_1bnYLZzYs2zjDK-ChoAtHrukxWjowI+`̰ew[]׈Eew[^ew[] P,Malden Advocate 02/16/2024Malden Advocate 02/16/2024ewÂeRNr