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Night CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Mayoral race highlights this year’s vote: Incumbent Mayor Christenson seeks reelection vs. challenger Lissette Alvarado By Steve Freker M Lissette Alvarado is a challenger for the mayor’s post in her fi rst campaign as a political candidate in the city of Malden. (Courtesy Photo) Mayor Gary Christenson is seeking reelection to a fourth consecutive term of offi ce in the city of Malden’s top post. (Courtesy/City of Malden) Where to vote in Malden on Election Day Following are the locations of Malden polling places to vote on Tuesday, November 7 Cafeteria, 150 Cross St., Malden Precinct 3 – Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St., Malden WARD 2 Precinct 1 – Community ELECTION | SEE PAGE 7 alden voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7 in the city’s biennial municipal election, and four contested races for City Council highlight the ballot this year. Voters have to choose between two candidates in Wards 2, 5 and 6 races and will decide three seats in the City Councillor at-large race T he City of Malden welcomes its new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, Kashawna Harling! Kashawna is not new to City Hall, and most have alE Friday, November 3, 2023 MALDEN VOTERS GO TO THE POLLS TUESDAY, NOV. 7 IN 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Four contested City Council races in this year’s municipal election as candidates spar for seats Ward 5 voters electing new City Councillor, School Committee member By Steve Freker on Tuesday. Citywide voter turnout is expected to be between 27-30 percent of Malden’s registered voters, according to reports, higher than in past elections due to the aspect of a mayoral race. In 2021, the citywide voter turnout was a record low – just 20% – despite the city showCANDIDATES | SEE PAGE 15 Malden announces new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator ready worked with her in her role as the Career Services Coordinator, where she successfulCOORDINATOR | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://Svl47Ti92uhf1ZSUJfAxFFTSqhu7kcUQ3IRopGgMVOw/`̰eDX6ߣ}eDX6ߣ| PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://8H84hGx4x-RhtUbz4AN35lGlMhgC9ymfXW964Za2Lgc|`)׉ 7cassandra://BTEBeNquVr4k7xION6KQQwRs9t3S5BK1l_MSqUxLRUEͅ`J׉ 7cassandra://tsrD0dU00_-5LOACCZ-JFOV8tnVDHbhdTHsEcx0GFak)u`̰׉ 7cassandra://fmdEaQ0PPG3QHRTsIeLPnttzRnxx_IK8lUbhsNDL-GM :͠eDX6ߣט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://SUdUIvkH-JU_CsUUCaKJdokrPPS02PsgkpCOW15c20cp`)׉ 7cassandra://SwfWuALy6j4AHoCjlw9DQxDmiiZlXfPch3CZ0N0MLtY͌Y`J׉ 7cassandra://-sj6d9Ounhc6insCqJnP0zlSlqjuopHNsolZbpSn14s,e`̰׉ 7cassandra://VkLU4SmxiSada8jFAq9EQ-tMrWdpxg9S4KVNm3Fu1tIMh#͠eDX6ߣנeDX6ߣs+ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ ЈנeDX6ߣSe9ׁHhttp://Councilor.Shׁ ׁ ЈנeDX6ߣd=k 9ׁHhttp://Councilor.Shׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 American Legion Veterans Day event C ome and join Malden Post 69, American Legion at our Veterans Day event to honor the brave men and women who have served our country on November 11 at Bell Rock Park to begin at 10:30 a.m. (Meridian Street end). We are honored to have Mayor Christenson and city offi cials join us to celebrate this special day with us. After the event everyone is invited to our reception to be held in our Post. Please join us in showing support for our veterans on this important day. ALDEN, MA —Platform Initiative #3 - Aff ordable Housing Since 2010, 2,500 luxury units ~ Op-Ed ~ Lissette for Mayor of Malden Campaign Announces Affordable Housing Platform M have been built in Malden, and not one of those units is aff ordable housing. Malden has had an amazing revival in the past several years. There’s no doubt that all of us, including myself and my family, enjoy the new Malden Center. Yet, the reality is that we could never aff ord to live in Malden (center or otherwise) if we had not purchased our house 12 years ago. For perspective: The purchase price of our home was $270,000 in 2011. That would be CAMPAIGN | SEE PAGE 10 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! 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My goal is to attract new businesses and investments that will improve our local economy, helping us provide even better services to our residents.  Investing in infrastructure, parks, and human capital: Let's transform our community into a hub of opportunities! I'll invest in much-needed infrastructure improvements, bringing better roads and bridges to connect us all. I'll also create vibrant parks and green spaces where families can gather and children can play. And most importantly, I’ll invest in our people – by providing quality education, job training, and support systems that empower everyone to succeed. Join me in making our community an even greater place to live, work, and play! Toggether, we can achieve so much. Vote November 7th and let's build a brighter future for all! Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET On November 7th ׉ 7cassandra://tsrD0dU00_-5LOACCZ-JFOV8tnVDHbhdTHsEcx0GFak)u`̰eDX6ߣ~׉E|THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 ~ Political Endorsement ~ Page 3 City Councillor Endorses Julie Wilcox Turner for Ward 5 Councillor I am proud to support Julie Wilcox Turner for Ward 5 City Councilor.She is a candidate who will bring fresh ideas and a new voice to city government all while being laser focused on the quality-of-life issues that are important to Ward 5 and the City of Malden. Julie is a wife, mother, homeowner, and an active volunteer in our community.Her children attend Malden Public Schools and participate in many Malden sports leagues. Julie is a Pop Warner board member and a past president of the ELC PTO. She is fully invested in our community always ready to volunteer or lend a helping hand. Julie has a strong business background working on complex projects and budgets. She understands the need to look at all the facts before making a decision. I know that Julie will continue to focus on the issues that I held dear as your city councillor, public safety, upgrading our roads, replacing lead lines, planting new trees, managing population density, controlling speeding in our neighborhoods, and providing the highest level of educational opportunities for our youth. Julle is an intelligent, compassionate woman who will listen to all of our residents.I believe Julie is the best candidate for Ward 5 City Councilor.She will Endorsed by: "The Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers District Council and its Affiliated Locals proudly endorse Gary Christenson for Mayor of Malden!" -Joseph Bonfiglio, Business Manager represent us with integrity, energy, and commitment. Please vote for Julie on Tuesday, November 7th. Retiring Ward 5 City Councillor Barbara Murphy, left, with Julie Wilcox. Turner. Vote Tuesday, November 7th Polls are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ׉ 7cassandra://-sj6d9Ounhc6insCqJnP0zlSlqjuopHNsolZbpSn14s,e`̰eDX6ߣeDX6ߣ~ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://pD9PeSWDiXNn2kuBresqEDOZFDePCZKdnwRatLTRerk\}`)׉ 7cassandra://90IC5fGattewNER9y0xvOLelVauScEKooYiV_SXNEesͦ`J׉ 7cassandra://G8eVh_2dMSO4ubM4EPj9hDopgphKUAKske-TXVmUY6E1`̰׉ 7cassandra://Y48-QRBK_1f3LUs2kRdnCY1i1VuEQDoxw2zm4zd7zOA͠eDX6ߣט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://f2SnP468d65Mx7_qLLAvzKdhFIgs0pMD5QCBCcPNjKIg`)׉ 7cassandra://TSB1aLffsA4QvA_APK8cQWmowiJ5jlR6o8mDaJTP5SMk'`J׉ 7cassandra://XikXXnQBCWrU6BoELrTiNKr9JF3YbVVqKVGqsqDYFao#`̰׉ 7cassandra://HFRVN9OWOhOv6I6t4lboQppBzVRhjWBtZIa_leQk_Lsd͠eDX6ߣנeDX6ߣOg$9ׁHmailto:orInfo@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 ~ Political Announcement ~ Ari Taylor: An Experienced Community Builder with a Plan to Lead A s a lifelong Maldonian, it is an honor to be on the ballot this year asking to earn your valuable vote for Ward 5 City Council. 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CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 When our family home was lost to a fire 12 years ago, the community rallied around us, helping us get back on our feet. My family’s experience of housing insecurity and my deep gratitude for the community’s support guides my commitment to serve my neighbors even to this day. At the beginning of this campaign, we conducted a listening tour in every corner of Ward 5. We heard directly from residents about what they want from their next Councillor. My vision for leading Ward 5 is based on a clear understanding of what residents want and need. Folks want to stay true to what’s worked well for years — and they absolutely want to build for the future. Here’s my plan, based on your ideas and input: • Keep providing family-friendly events throughout the year, and add even more fun activities for all ages in every part of the Ward to keep our community vibrant. • Respond promptly to residents’ requests for assistance, including on evenings and weekends. • Host public Ward meetings, suppers, and office hours on a Our 51st Anniversary Chris 2023 them navigate the pandemic shutdown and reopen as quickly as possible — and I will stand strongly with our small business community, ready to navigate a changing economy together. If I am elected, I will work my Ari Taylor Candidate for Malden Ward 5 City Council regular schedule to improve residents’ access to their Councillor, especially in senior housing. • Provide a free newsletter for all Ward 5 residents to keep folks informed. For over 30 years, I’ve been delivering results for Malden. I’ve helped create and find sustainable funding for numerous Malden institutions — like Malden Porchfest, the Merry Malden Holiday Drive, and UMA (MATV). I worked with the owners of Stand Up 8 Dance Studio in Maplewood Square to help heart out for Ward 5 residents and go the extra mile. Just as an example, this summer I’ve taken the time to meet with various heads of City departments, getting to know them and how their departments work, so I will be ready on day one to respond to residents’ needs. They’ve shared so many great ideas that I’m ready and excited to work on. If you are still deciding on your voting decision, I hope you will visit my website AriForMalden. com to learn more about my background, endorsements, and where I stand on a broad range of issues. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to earn your vote on Tuesday, November 7. 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The grand reopening was well attended and enthusiastically met by all in attendance. Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon – well played, you done real good! You were a relentless pit bull in your drive to see Devir become a showcase park; you succeeded! Well, you and Jenelle DeVits, but as Ward Councilor you flexed your muscle, rolled up your sleeves, put in the hard work, and voila...Devir Park looks marvelous! Big shots in attendance that gorgeous Thursday morning were Mayor Gary Christenson, State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representative Steve Ultrino (D-Edgeworth), generations of the Devir family, Ward 2 School Committee member Rob McCarthy, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, DPW Director Bobby Knox, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Councillor-at-Large Carey MacDonald, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Recreation Director Joe Levine, and many, many other happy Edgeworthians and Maldonians! Councillor Condon ain’t no fancy talker but on this glorious morning he sounded downright statesmanlike (think Abe Lincoln meets Ed Markey): “We now have a gorgeous greenspace, recreation fields and a brandnew tot lot. Our own neighborhood park is now the jewel of this great city and a wonIn the photo: Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon and Mayor Gary Christenson at the Devir Park rededication. derful addition to the quality of life of this community. This park is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together for a common goal. It is a gift to our present and future generations. It is a legacy that we can be proud of – something for us to enjoy now and for generations to come. I want to thank all of you who have contributed to this project in any way, big or small. This park is more than just a place to relax, play and exercise. It’s also a symbol of our commitment to environmental sustainability…a way for friends and neighbors to connect. It took years of hard work and dedicated effort. There were contributions from so many, and I thank you all. I don’t want miss anyone, but there is one person, especially, without whom this amazing project would have literally not happened. Jenelle DeVits has been a force of nature – moving things forward, keeping the balance among parties with different interests, updating and communicating. Projects like this sometimes become complicated and unfriendly, but here we not only have such beautiful results but along the way, I think, it was a good process for the neighborhood and everyone in it. People coming together and getting something done – the whole world needs more of it. Really, it’s just been awesome. I’m glad you’re here today for the formalities, but more importantly I hope you’ll come back soon and often and enjoy this beautiful park!” Would not be right if I didn’t mention a couple more folks who also had a hand in the revitalization of Devir Park. DPW Director Bobby Knox, Special Assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise, Recreation Director Joe Levine and Alex Pratt – we salute you! As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – I adopted Devir Park as my second home in the “Impossible Dream” year of 1967. I started playing baseMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 Mayor Christenson endorsed by Chinese Progressive Political Action ׉ 7cassandra://mHlJEK9RKTalDO-n43rNnJ25uFhGnYCfIMwidY1rMxg,`̰eDX6ߣ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 7 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 Room, 189 Pearl St. Precinct 2 – Irish American, Main Hall (Left), 177 West St. Precinct 3 – Irish American, Main Hall (Right), 177 West St. WARD 3 Precinct 1 – Beebe School, K-4 Gym, 401 Pleasant St. Precinct 1A – Beebe School, K-4 Gym, 401 Pleasant St. Precinct 2 – Beebe School, Music Room, 401 Pleasant St. Precinct 3 – Beebe School, WARD 4 Precinct 1 – Early Learning Center Gym (Left), 257 Mountain Ave. Precinct 2 – Senior Center, Auditorium, 17 Washington St. Precinct 3 – ELC Gym (Right), 257 Mountain Ave. WARD 5 Precinct 1 – Salemwood School Fieldhouse Cafeteria (Left), 529 Salem St. Precinct 2 – Forestdale School Cafeteria (Left), 74 Sylvan St. Precinct 3 – Forestdale School Cafeteria (Center), 74 Sylvan St. Precinct 3A – Forestdale School Cafeteria (Right), 74 Sylvan St. VOTE WARD 6 Precinct 1 – 630 Salem St. Community Room, 630 Salem St. Precinct 2 – Club 24, Members Room, 787 Salem St. Precinct 3 – Malden Moose, Music Room, 401 Pleasant St. Main Hall, 562 Broadway WARD 7 Precinct 1 – Ferryway School, Library Lobby, 150 Cross St. Precinct 2 – DAV Building, 85 Willow St. Precinct 3 – Suffolk Manor, Community Room, 312 Bryant St. Precinct 3A – Suffolk Manor, Community Room, 312 Bryant St. WARD 8 Precinct 1 – Linden School Cafeteria (Left), 29 Wescott St. Precinct 2 – Linden School Cafeteria (Center), 29 Wescott St. Precinct 3 – Linden School Cafeteria (Right), 29 Wescott St. ׉ 7cassandra://JRILu1uFp7hhXWNIXi5biQ3bmw8LAY98t6oEmBQwQRU,`̰eDX6ߣeDX6ߣ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://LQbQuQKyVM592yAfhcpZ8Xt6yKIGGGD_6lnLwQyqYmU]`)׉ 7cassandra://Z-36FbgRVB16g73mrsWDeh7R5Eki9zANH3E6k79FwlA͗`J׉ 7cassandra://_wdmi0RYsJPPh2QhmQfbGjKalkB6jP7DbWidR87uMwM-`̰׉ 7cassandra://cg239Hs-O7SK6ObugO356-ZRkSXPNSVIh_PKua1gt9M[͠eDX6ߣט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://7kDkFIXuU-0agWfSanElcQ--BSZd_9gm0IHDNXwceM0<`)׉ 7cassandra://DxaXFrUr6LRt8ikMbzhxdwun54n_Ixtqf5Q1P-g1V4o:`J׉ 7cassandra://Ex9tdsI-PuKTQKvdRDbNjfuqQCnTc3-VdVBVfxqCmU0*`̰׉ 7cassandra://Luzrfa25xSmScFileOgbS2FrjHiCPWw9hmhNJN1KEigt ͠eDX6ߣנeDX6ߣ̳#9ׁHhttp://www.roller-world.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 ~ Political Endorsement ~ Healey-Driscoll Endorse Mayor Gary Christenson for Re-Election M Special to The Advocate Saint Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere Indoor Flea Market Saturday, November 11th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ FREE COFFEE & TEA * FULL KITCHEN NEW DEALERS WELCOME For info, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 Watch for our December 9th Flea Market! ALDEN – Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll endorsed Malden Mayor Gary Christenson in his reelection campaign. “Mayor Christenson has 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com * Will Prioritize Neighborhood Safety * Supports Maplewood businesses * Will not support any new bike lanes * Supports a Moratorium on New Developments A Voice for Ward 6 781-635-7070 (Paid Pol. Adv.) Former School Committee Member and proud Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves been a dedicated advocate for Malden residents, and we are proud to endorse him for re-election,” said Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Gary has been a trusted partner, prioritizing racial justice, equity, affordable housing, and climate change measures for the city. We look forward to continuing our partnership as we work to move Malden, and Massachusetts, forward.” “I’m grateful for the years of support and friendship from Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “We have been able to accomplish great things for Malden thanks to our close partnerships with our state leaders. I look forward Mayor Gary Christenson has been endorsed by Gov. Maura Healey this past week. to continuing to work together to take on the most pressing challenges facing Malden and the Commonwealth.” Mayor Christenson is running for reelection on a platform of delivering transformative results for Malden residents and addressing top issues like affordable housing, climate change, the opioid epidemic, and revitalizing Malden’s downtown. The City has Mayor Gary Christenson is shown with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. effectively tapped state funding opportunities to become a leader on many of these issues. Mayor Christenson has also been endorsed by the Massachusetts Northern New England Laborers District Council, Chinese Progressive Political Action, and the Greater Boston Labor Council. The election is Tuesday, November 7th. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. ׉ 7cassandra://_wdmi0RYsJPPh2QhmQfbGjKalkB6jP7DbWidR87uMwM-`̰eDX6ߣ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 9 Ferryway School Community Connections By Elaine Ivy H ow do you get teenagers to want to be at school? Carve away at their talents! This past Tuesday, October 22, over 65 students from the eighth grade at Ferryway School signed in and showed up as they carved original designs onto giant pumpkins – many for the fi rst time ever. Students with younger siblings brought them along for the fun, and with the generous help of George V and his staff at Malden Stop & Shop, 25 donated pumpkins were turned into spooktacular fun. The teens carved, scooped and created some fantastic scenes. The team at Ferryway is grateful to Stop & Shop Malden for helping to create a memorable event. (Photos courtesy of Elaine Ivy) Endorsed by: Governor Maura Healey Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll "Mayor Christenson has been a dedicated advocate for Malden residents, and we are proud to endorse him for re-election. Gary has been a trusted partner, prioritizing racial justice, equity, affordable housing, and climate change measures for the city. We look forward to continuing our partnership as we work to move Malden and Massachusetts forward." - Governor Healey and Lt. 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Rated PG-13; 114 minutes; free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. J Movie Night at Malden Public Library CAMPAIGN | FROM PAGE 2 considered a steal right now. Our monthly mortgage is $1,200. My housing reality is a pipe dream for anyone hoping to rent or purchase in Malden now. The only people who can aff ord a new life in Malden are those who have amassed a small fortune to rent or buy here. On Zillow as of October 30, 2023: - The cheapest rental is $1,100 per month for a studio apartment. - The most expensive rental is $5,000 per month. - The cheapest condo for sale is a two-bedroom for $349,900. - The cheapest single family home is an abandoned home on Waitt’s Mount for $399,000 being sold for cash or rehab loan only. - The next single family home immediately jumps to $599,000. It’s time that we start building a Malden for us. We need to refocus on our current residents. We are pricing out our Malden residents - individuals, seniors and families. We are even pricing out those who can aff ord luxury housing but can no longer aff ord rents in the $3,500+ range. I pledge to work with the City Council to explore options for rent control. We need to be more proactive and immediately begin studying how rent control could benefi t our residents and neighborhoods. When people aren’t scraping to pay their rent, they can spend their money elsewhere on restaurants, entertainment, and savings. For context: Rent control has been outlawed in Massachusetts since 1994, but COVID changed everything. Rents, infl ation, and the cost of food and necessities are all way up. There are currently several rent control bills in the State legislature awaiting review, including S.1299/H.2103 “An Act Enabling Cities and Towns to Stabilize Rents and Protect Tenants.” These bills would NOT force towns and cities to enact rent control. It would only open the door to allow them to vote on enacting rent control in their specific city or town through their own city council/town meeting legislative processes. My goal is to exempt small landlords (double and triple deckers and owner occupied buildings) who rent units for income as opposed to profi t. I want to help the small landlords that need it to help them maintain aff ordable rents of their tenants. These eff orts would work towards keeping Malden residents and families in Malden. Just because we were not legally mandated in the past to require aff ordable housing does not mean we should have ignored the need, and that is exactly what happened. We have to face the reality that Malden is no longer aff ordable for people who rent and live here. Our city government needs to begin addressing this now. I will also work with the City Council to review our Inclusionary Zoning law. Currently, it requires new developments to include affordable housing only if the development will be 8 or more units. We need more mixed income developments around our entire city for buildings that have a smaller footprint (under 8 units). I will work with the City Council to amend our zoning laws to make more aff ordable housing in every new development that comes to this city regardless of size. Another proactive option is to expand our Property Acquisitions program through the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). The AHTF was created in 2019, but up until this Fall, the City had not purchased one property using AHTF in the past four years. We can purchase properties and return them to the aff ordable housing pool by selling them to first time and/or low income homebuyers. That’s a win for both the city and our residents. Homes stay taxable, and we keep Malden residents in Malden. Beginning this fall, the current Salvation Army purchase/project is the fi rst aff ordable housing project of the AHTF. This is an excellent example of how we can build aff ordable housing with trusted partners like the Asian Community Development Corporation. I hope to see many more collaborations of this sort in the future. We need to let renters and fi rst time homebuyers know that we support them. We can do that by creating a First Time Homebuyers Education Program which will walk residents through the process of purchasing their fi rst home. Buying a home is a daunting task, and we can build awareness and excitement for buying homes in Malden by educating our residents on the process. We can also support our fi rst time homebuyers by utilizing $1 million from ARPA funding as a pilot program that subsidizes $3,000 in closing costs for over 300+ fi rst-time buyers that agree to live in the property they purchase (owner occupied), and stay in that property for fi ve years. If they forfeit any of these options, they forfeit the down payment assistance and must repay the city. The main focus of my aff ordable housing plan is to work with the City Council towards viable solutions NOW. We can build a Malden for all of us. We have made good progress with increasing our housing stock, but at the cost of pricing out our longtime residents. We should be exploring all proactive options for more aff ordable housing. I want our wonderful residents to stay and invest their lives here. A mixed income and multi-generational residential base is a benefi t to all of us. Let’s work with the City Council to make Malden welcoming for both current residents and new ones. Vote for real change on November 7th!! For more information about Lissette and our campaign for Mayor of Malden, please go to LAforMalden.com. ׉ 7cassandra://1rzXUGIZC61jbrxrmbfathQQaHx127mPLsUrOY4tMmU&`̰eDX6ߣ׉E zTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 11 Maldonian soccer player Olger Escobar named Player of the Year and MVP O lger Escobar has been named the New England Revolution’s UnitedHealthcare Revolution Academy Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season as selected by the Revolution’s Technical Staff . “After an incredible season with our Academy, Olger is very deserving of this honor. He’s an incredible talent and we are all proud of how far he has come since joining our program,” Revolution Technical Director Curt Onalfo stated. “Olger has a bright future ahead of him and we are excited for his continued growth within our pro pathway.” Escobar, 17, has excelled in the New England Revolution’s system since joining the Academy in 2018. Following a sensational season where the Maldonian tallied 15 goals in 17 starts with the U-17s, he was named the U-17 MLS NEXT MVP, becoming the fi rst New England player to earn the national honor. The forward also became the club’s third MLS NEXT AllStar in 2023, competing alongApril 21, and he recorded one assist across 16 appearances. Escobar has also shined on side the top stars across North America at the Naval Academy’s Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in Annapolis, Maryland, following in the footsteps of homegrown midfi elders Jack Panayotou and Esmir Bajraktarević in 2022. The Massachusetts product featured with New England’s Under-19 Academy squad earlier this summer, helping the side claim its second consecutive MLS NEXT Cup title in Frisco, Texas. He went on to sign with New England Revolution II on July 26, after making his professional debut with the team on the international stage through four call-ups from the Guatemala Youth National Team. His most recent selection came in January, where the forward tallied four goals in the U-17 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football Championship in helping lead his country to the quarterfi nals for the fi rst time since 2013. Escobar is the ninth diff erent recipient of the honor, which is given annually to the most outstanding amateur player in the Revolution’s pro pathway. Previous winners of the UnitedHealthcare Academy Player of the Year Award include current fi rst team homegrown players Justin Rennicks (2015, 2016), Noel Buck (2021) and Jack Panayotou (2022) along with Zachary Herivaux (2014), Joe Brito (2017), Kevin Vang (2018), Tyler Freitas (2019) and Trevor Burns (2020). (courtesy of Revolution soccer) Vote November 7 for: Climate Action With Malden’s first Climate Action Plan, we will create energy efficient homes, plant more trees, prepare for hotter weather and worse storms, and lower our greenhouse gas emissions. Infrastructure & Finance As Finance chair, I’ve supported funding for schools, road paving, lead pipe removal, parks, and more. We must grow our tax base to continue investing in our community. Inclusive Community We need to solidify language access, make sure city communication with residents is clear and accessible, and prioritize racial, gender, LGBTQ+ and disability justice. Since I was elected in 2021, I've worked hard to build relationships, to get the basics right, to empower our residents, and to take action on city-wide issues. I ask for your vote to continue what we’ve started! 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The Malden Public Library is excited to host this event. This event is sponsored by Malden Reads and Malden Arts. Keith Knight is many things – rapper, social activist, father and educator among them. He is also one of the funniest and most highly regarded cartoonists in America. For nearly three decades, this multi-award-winning artist has brought the funny back to the funny pages with a uniquely personal style that’s a cross between “Calvin & Hobbes,” MAD and underground comix. Keith Knight is part of a generation of African-American artists who were raised on hip-hop, infusing their work with urgency, edge, humor, satire, politics and race. His art has appeared in various publications worldwide, including The Washington Post, The New Yorker, San Francisco Chronicle, The Nib, Ebony, ESPN the Magazine, MAD Magazine, and The Funny Times. In 2020 the world was introduced to Knight’s work in a whole new way – as the inspiration for the live-action streaming television series “Woke,” courtesy of Hulu. Drawn Together: The Intersection of Graphic Novels and Social Justice with Keith Knight Knight serves as a co-creator, writer and executive producer on the show. ׉ 7cassandra://gljRlThDjGyWewHg81Jyowy56BgCeilkge41P5Z3e7I*s`̰eDX6ߣ׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 13 Job Program Offered at the Malden Public Library Helps People 50 Years Old and Older T he Malden Public Library (MPL) is continuing to off er the 50+ Job Seekers Program. This is a free service and anyone 55 years or older is welcome to join any or all the sessions. All classes 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 & third Wednesdays. The evening sessions are from 6-8 p.m. and meet on the second & fourth Wednesdays. Session topics include: self-assessment and transferrable skills, creating your “career story” pitch, LinkedIn profi les, resumes, networking and creating a marketing plan. The MPL is excited to continue off ering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the MPL with questions at 781-324-0218; ask for Marita. 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This exercise is being conducted jointly with the MBTA Transit Police, MBTA Operations, the Malden Fire Department, the Malden Police Department and Cataldo Ambulance Service. While the exercise is scheduled from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., surrounding neighbors can expect heightened activity in the area starting as early as 7:00 a.m. A diversion of service between Oak Grove and Wellington Stations will already be in place from the start of service. Free shuttle buses will operate between Oak Grove and Wellington. Orange Line train service will operate between Wellington and Forest Hill. The exercise is designed to establish a learning environment for public safety offi cials to exercise emergency response plans, Malden Public Library showcases the artwork of Gurleen Anand G urleen Anand is the featured artist for the month of November, and the library will be hosting an artist reception on Thursday, November 9, from 6-7 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend. Anand is a certifi ed art therapist from the University of Florida and resides in Malden. Throughout her career, she has worked in the fi eld of creativity and innovation. Anand works with a variety of mediAlert policies and procedures as they pertain to a mass casualty event on an Orange Line subway train. To ensure an eff ective exercise, subject matter experts and representatives from numerous agencies took part in the planning process and will take part in the exercise conduct and evaluation. As part of the exercise scenario, a train is traveling inbound between Oak Grove and Malden Center Station; the train hits an obstruction on the right of way and derails before coming to a stop. Several passengers are injured, and others must evacuate the train. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 ums, to create art centered around mindfulness and recovery. She uses art therapy to help individuals heal. She hopes to use her art as a way to bring people of various backgrounds and works of life together. VOTE | FROM PAGE 1 den’s rich history will get a new page. Mayor Christenson, if reelected to a fourth, four-year term of offi ce would equal the longevity of his predecessor in the city’s top post, as the longest-serving mayor in Malden municipal history. Former Mayor Richard Howard served six consecutive terms, from 1996-2012. Mayor Howard served four twoyear terms and two four-year terms, when the ordinance was changed to lengthen the mayoral terms in 2003. Mayor Christenson would be the fi rst Malden mayor to be elected to and serve a fourth, four-year term and second to serve at least 16 years at the helm. If Alvarado is elected mayor on Tuesday, she will be the city’s fi rst woman to sit in that offi ce and the only person this century or in many years before it, to win the city’s top post in a fi rst try as a political candidate. Mayor Christenson, 54, is a lifelong resident of Malden who has lived for many years on Ashland Street, in the Ward November artist Gurleen Anand (courtesy photo) 1 Belmont neighborhood where he grew up. On the campaign trail this past year, he has highlighted the progress and achievement the city of Malden and many of its citizens have made during his 12 years in offi ce. Included were successful eff orts to make the downtown area more vibrant, notably presiding over the razing of old City Hall and reopening of Pleasant Street for the fi rst time in 40-plus years. There were major infrastructure improvements in areas, such as the removal of more lead pipes in the past decade; guiding the city in building a new Police Station and establishing a new location for City Hall; initiating major additions and commitments to combating climate change; and improving language access for residents, including one of the fi rst transliteral voting ballots in Massachusetts history. Mayor Christenson’s administration is also responsible for increasing initiatives and opportunities for the youth of Malden, notably, employing over 400 teens and young adults in an expanded Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MYSEP) this past summer. The employment program now also puts dozens of teens and young adults to work year-round. Mayor Christenson, who has been formally endorsed by both Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, among others, has also declared there are many areas where the city could continue to improve and where Malden can continue to evolve, for the betterment of its residents. Mayor Christenson holds bachelor of arts and master’s degrees from Suff olk University and is also a graduate of Suff olk University Law School. He previously worked as budget director for former Middlesex Sheriff James DiPaola from 1998-2011 and before that as a budget analyst for the Mass. House Ways and Means Committee, reporting to then Speaker Thomas Finneran. “We have accomplished so much together over the last three terms, and there’s still more to do,” Mayor Christenson said, in a campaign statement. “With persistence and collaboration, we can continue to deliver transformative results to Malden.” Alvarado, 44, grew up on the west side of Chicago, Ill., and has lived in Malden since 2011, for the past 12 years in all, on upper Pleasant Street in Malden’s West End. The mother of four school-age children, this is her fi rst run at political offi ce, and she has expressed her desire for a number of new initiatives for the community, if elected, including increased language access to government resources for local residents, a new Malden Teen Enrichment Center here and the creation of a municipal Offi ce of Public Engagement. She has also advocated for a new, centralized fi re station and has been an activist to address climate change and conserve and expand green space in Malden. While previously living in Chicago, Ill., Alvarado worked in the U.S. Senate for then Illinois U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, moving on to the White House during the Obama Presidential administration. She said meeting with constituents has always been a top priority as a staff er on the Hill and in the White House. “It’s time that we get back to the basics and build a Malden today for the families and individuals who live here now,” Alvarado said, in a campaign statement. “With transparency and collaboration, we can strengthen the foundations of what makes our city vibrant and attractive for our residents today.” ׉ 7cassandra://-MceMfxokMvnrrFRf0XuffmasvLLMZoBeN92yCSP9rE+a`̰eDX6ߣ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 15 Malden Poet Laureate CD Collins Book Reading M alden’s First Poet Laureate, CD Collins, will perform a book reading at The Gallety@57. A master of the spoken word, she will read from her latest poems and excerpts from her novel “Afterheat.” Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Collins’ work, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Date & time: Sunday, November 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Location: The Gallery@57, 57 Pleasant St., Malden, Mass. Brought to you by Creative Malden; sponsored by the Malden Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council. CANDIDATES | FROM PAGE 1 ing a record high of registered voters, just under 36,000. Only 7,187 voters cast ballots. In the last election featuring a contested mayoral election, 30% of registered voters cast ballots in 2019, where incumbent Mayor Gary Christenson defeated challenger John Matheson. The highest turnout for a contested mayoral election in the past 20 years was in 2011, incumbent Mayor Gary Christenson’s first mayoral run, where the then Ward 1 Councillor defeated then Councillor-at-Large Deborah Fallon. Some 32% of registered voters came to the polls that year. There is a special election spotlight in Ward 5, where voters have the opportunity this year to elect both a new Councillor and first-time School Committee member. Both incumbents – longtime Councillor Barbara Murphy and School Committee member Adam Weldai – opted to not seek reelection this year. Voters will also elect seven other School Committee members on Tuesday. All eight candidates – including seven incumbents – are running unopposed. The new Ward 5 School Committee member running unopposed and being elected on Tuesday is first-time political candidate Elizabeth J. Hortie, LICSW, MSW, who works as a private practice therapist in Lynn; she is also a former nineyear Hamilton-Wenham Public Schools social worker. In the Councillor-at-Large race, three incumbents – Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald and Craig Spadafora – are all seeking reelection, with the fourth candidate being challenger Dante J. DiSerio. The top three vote getters from this group will be elected. Spadafora is seeking a 10th consecutive term and is the longest continuously serving elected official in the city of Malden –first elected in 2003. Colón Hayes and McDonald are completing their first terms and were first-time candiBook and Poetry Reading by Malen Poet Laureate CD Collins Kashawna Harling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator COORDINATOR | FROM PAGE 1 MALDEN VOTERS: Malden voters on Tuesday, November 7, will cast ballots to elect a Mayor, 11 City Councillors and eight School Committee members. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) dates in 2021. DiSerio is a firsttime Councillor-at-Large candidate this year. In Ward 2, incumbent Councillor Paul Condon – believed to be the longest serving elected official in Malden history; now completing his 34th year (19862010, 2014-present) – is facing off against first-time candidate Sheila Rachels. In Ward 5, there is an open City Council seat for the first time in over a dozen years as City Council President Barbara Murphy decided not to seek reelection this term. There is a faceoff between Ari Taylor and Julie Willcox Turner. Taylor finished runner-up to Murphy in 2021, while Willcox Turner is a first-time candidate. Murphy has endorsed Julie Willcox Turner to succeed her in the Ward 5 Councillor post. The Ward 6 Councillor race features a rematch between incumbent Councillor Stephen Winslow and challenger Jerry Leone. Winslow, in his 2021 first run as a Ward Councillor after having served two terms as Councillor-at-Large, defeated Leone 61%-38%. Both candidates are former Ward 6 School Committee members. Five incumbent Councillors are running unopposed and will be reelected to new, two-year terms on November 7: Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan J. O’Malley, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica. The seven incumbent School Committee members who are running unopposed and will be reelected on November 7 are Michael E. Drummey (Ward 1), Robert S. McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Vice Chair Jennifer M. Spadafora (Ward 3), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Joseph S. Gray (Ward 6), Keith E. Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharyn RoseZeiberg (Ward 8). ly employed 350 youth this past summer, implemented a work program for seniors and initiated a myriad of programs, workshops and informational activities to assist residents in finding employment. She approaches all she does with an equity lens and is committed to promoting a culture of respect, understanding and acceptance. Kashawna has a varied background and significant experience in developing strategies to foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as well as a passion for helping and supporting residents from all backgrounds and abilities. She brings her experience of working with persons of diverse backgrounds as well as the ability to identify the needs of community members and advocate for resources. Commenting on her new role, Kashawna stated, “I am truly honored and excited to serve as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Malden. I am committed to building a more inclusive and equitable community for all residents. Together, we can foster a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance. I look forward to working with the administration and the community to make positive changes for the betterment of our city.” “Kashawna has been an asset to our team over the last few years and I am excited to work with her as our DEI Coordinator,” said Mayor Christenson. “There were several applicants for the role, but Kashawna’s experience, knowledge of city government, and approachable personality made her the ideal candidate for our community. She will play a critical role in continuing the good work of her predecessor and increasing the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion both inside our organization and across the city.” GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! 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It was the final campaign gathering event for Mayor Christenson. He addressed the large audience, as did campaign Field Director Harrison Zeiberg. Zeiberg relayed some It was a full house at the Get Out the Vote event. exciting news from the door-knocking weekends, which have been going on since April. He told the audience that many residents contacted at their homes said they were supporting Mayor Christenson on Election Day, November 7. The campaign Field Director also said that the Mayor was able to receive some very insightful comments and suggestions from those contacted on the The Mayor talks with a pair of supporters. campaign trail at their homes. The polls in all eight wards are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Former City Council President/Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson and friends are shown at the Get Out the Vote event. Mayor Gary Christenson greets Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin. Former City Council President/Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Jeff Christenson and Attorney Roberto DiMarco Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and friend were on hand for the event. (All photos by Paul Hammersley) Supporters of all ages for Mayor Gary Christenson “Let’s win this election!” Mayor Gary Christenson tells the crowd. ׉ 7cassandra://bhmOX0JOBYTS2FF8G9hmVVQk0zUJKGQGyfBghJkwhK8-`̰eDX6ߣ׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 17 A large audience was on hand for Wednesday’s Get Out the Vote event. Ward 5 Councillor candidate Julie Willcox Turner Malden municipal IT Director Anthony Rodrigues Jeff Christenson, father of Mayor Gary Christenson, talks with former City Council President Neal Anderson. Mayoral Chief of Staff Maria Luise, Mayor Gary Christenson and Democrat activist Dick Barricelli Ward 2 School Committee Member Robert McCarthy Jr. and former City Council President Neal Anderson Mayor Gary Christenson speaks to the packed house. Mary Gary Christenson Reelection Campaign Director Harrison Zeiberg Mayor Gary Christenson greets a group of supporters. Erika Israelson, sister of Mayor Gary Christenson, mingles at the event. ׉ 7cassandra://syDOlLhksYUJv1Y-WwyhpXuvxKcgtzoJrJwi46mdHYA*`̰eDX6ߣeDX6ߣ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://HB_jNZrqMBfTFrL_2uRyB0C9lV-3M0vLYJHODWz3Rck gf`)׉ 7cassandra://aXPefGAlH21i_TMiFyCfD8n9gMFZ3iBIoMqQeNCd2MU͙`J׉ 7cassandra://CJn19uW1lq4C3WcayD3sZ1iztQfy8U5ZWXb9u8N4k-c)`̰׉ 7cassandra://-a8rsNyP77zSMNBQFM8WzI7264Fox7AlBp6IStvrsOQY ͠eDX6ߣט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://k7mCd40yceliQlAXJwGLmETjNUGgW5iiih5rFY-gHjIvs`)׉ 7cassandra://DZbodsk8B_sW-LEuuyEIW3DTe4M9s7iHu9gt-7YkZbA͛Z`J׉ 7cassandra://cdbcXGK87DmpXjgFuVFeyyGaWy9bhCcRsDPgLwLhKlA0`̰׉ 7cassandra://P88Ax7NV2ZCldGpb7zCdMq9Au8WfJ1ZDgMIxsPVkzDE :͠eDX6ߣ׉E%Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 MelroseWakefield Hospital celebrates Halloween with its tiniest patients I t was all treats at MelroseWakefield Hospital on Halloween! Newborns celebrated their first Halloween on the mother/baby and special care nursery units. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS S pecial needs trusts are often referred to as supplemental needs trusts. The name used isn’t so much important as are the terms of these trusts. A special needs trust funded with assets of a disabled individual as a result of an inheritance or judgment in a lawsuit is often referred to as a sole benefit trust. Assets in such a trust must be utilized for the sole benefit of the special needs individual. The special needs individual can now be the Settlor of his or her own sole benefit trust. It is no longer a requirement for such a trust to be created by a parent, legal guardian or probate court. These are what we call first party trusts as the trusts are created by the special needs individual with his or her own assets. The first party trust must contain a payback provision to MassHealth upon the death of the special needs individual if, for example, her or she was receiving MassHealth benefits. If there is money left over after MassHealth is paid back, the remaining monies can be distributed to family members pursuant to the terms of said trust. A third party trust, on the other hand, is created by a parent, for example, with the parent’s own assets. A third party trust is less restrictive than a first party trust and there is no payback provision to MassHealth upon the death of the special needs child. Any monies remaining will be distributed to the remainder beneficiaries pursuant to the terms of the trust. If a parent was transferring assets to a special needs trust in order to qualify for MassHealth long-term care by reducing countable assets to $2,000 or less, MassHealth will require the Trust to contain a payback provision in order that MassHealth gets paid back for all of the expenditures it made for the parent’s longterm care expenses. Any monies remaining in the trust upon the parent’s death would then be available to provide for the special needs child’s care. Also, keep in mind all of these special needs trusts are designed to supplement the special needs child’s care, but not to supplant any governmental benefits being received by the child. A trustee needs to be very careful when administering a first party special needs trust. If expenditures are not made consistent with the law, the special needs child could either have public benefits reduced or lost altogether. There is more flexibility when administering a third party special needs trust in terms of expenses paid for. A trustee should keep very accurate records of trust receipts and disbursements and should be transparent with the special needs child and family members that may be involved in the child’s care. Investments should be prudent and disbursements should always take into account the child’s live expectancy, standard of living, etc. The trustee, if at all possible, would like to make sure that the special needs child does not outlive the funds in the trust. Taking on the role of a trustee in these situations needs to be taken seriously. Money can never be spent willy nilly. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. ball at Bruce Field as a 10-yearold with childhood friends Jimmy Damiano, Charlie Femino and Mike Scibelli, eventually graduating to the Bandstand in my mid-teens. Too many good times at Devir Park to recount. I still consider it my second home. Truth be told, back in the old days, Devir Park took on a different persona when the sun set. Unlike daylight hours when all were welcome, nighttime was by invite only. You had to have a connection: an older brother or cousin; you had to be from the neighborhood; or you had to be familiar with the traditional Devir Park pecking order. Sometimes you needed all three to join in on the fun. This afterhours hang was generational, handed down instinctually from one generation to the other. The young’uns knew enough to leave the Bandstand to the big kids until they said it was okay to join in or until they decided to vacate – for a house party, night club or up to Amerige or the Rez for more “privacy.” You waited patiently until it was your time to sit on those beerdrenched steps. So, with that said, I present to you a look at the flip side of our childhood at Devir Park. Not everybody felt warm and fuzzy about the hijinks that went on there. The Malden Evening News was our trusted source of information back when they were located on Ferry Street and David Brickman was our Walter Cronkite – no fake news. They ran a column called “Our Readers Write...Gripes, Groans, and Cheers.” It allowed Maldonians the opportunity (before social media reared its ugly head) to weigh in on anything their little hearts desired. “Mr. & Mrs. Name Withheld Upon Request” made quite a splash with the Devir Park Bandstand denizens when the letter below was originally printed in 1972. Speculation ran wild during that humid summer on who the letter writer was. Here for your reading pleasure is that same letter which caused such a ruckus those many years ago: “Devir Park Rowdies Draw Harsh Complaint “Whatever happened to the citizen’s right to quiet and peace in the night, or for that matter, the law that is supposed to guarantee against the breaking of the peace. “Ask the Mayor’s Office, Police Dept., the Registry of Motor Vehicles, or your local political reps. I did and found a not too lovely ring of undelegated authority; no one wants to take the reality of the situation; they all seem to pretend that it doesn’t exist or else is someone’s responsibility other than themselves. “The disturbances of the peace that I speak of are the loud, obscene shouting of what I would term potential class one bums, who constantly make their headquarters about Devir Park in Malden at the Medford line at night. “I am complaining about their illegal use of horns and loud mufflers on vehicles; drinking in vehicles and in the park; breaking of bottles; racing and screeching brakes; public urinating; obstructing and blocking traffic; loud radios and shouting; constant defiance of park rules, and the rights of their fellow citizens to peace in the night; and God only knows what else may be happening at all hours of the night. And I mean until two or three in the morning, practically every evening. “I also am complaining about the parents who drop their offspring off so they may join the night with their chums’ loud voices. The police on duty who I think are trying to do their jobs as best they can, say they can’t remove licenses or registrations for motor vehicle law breaking, nor can they arrest for loitering in the public park after dark. They say they can only suggest these people move on. Usually, this means to move to another position or to another night as I see it. “The police are weary of responding to calls that place them a little above a wearying babysitting duty. The mayor’s office decides that this is strictly a police situation and doesn’t seem to care about the cost to the taxpayers or police necessity to make repetitive calls every evening. The local rep makes an attempt to speak to some of these people periodically, prodded by citizens’ sharp and persisting complaint. “I was told that it will not do any good to make arrests, the very good judge just won’t cooperate with police or allow the citizens the peace that the city ordinances are supposed to guarantee. “Why can’t the mayor have installed and posted no parking signs around the park area at night which state a fine on parked vehicles. Maybe the mayor could install a no loitering at night rule in public parks to read ‘no loitering or around the streets directly adjacent to the park’ and throw in a fine payable immediately. Also, enable police to deliver people under 18 to their parents and present their parents with the fine. On the other hand, if they insist park areas to be open ’til three in the morning at least station a police officer to uphold the law and guarantee the peace. “Also, this stupidity of allowing public drinking on the streets or in parked cars or in city parks should cease especially when young boys and girls are involved with older people.” (Name on file but withheld by request)” Postscript: The Golden Tornadoes Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is always a fun time! This year it is at Anthony’s on Canal Street on Saturday, November 18: reception at 6, dinner at 6:30, ceremony at 7. Tickets are $60 with a table of 10 going for a measly $550. This year is a special year because it features none other than my big brother Joe. Joe is the City of Malden Recreation Director (and much more) and is being inducted as a “Distinguished Service” inductee for his (basically) lifetime of involvement with Malden High School (and beyond) athletes. A mentor to generations of MHS student athletes – Joe’s dedication to the youth of Malden is legendary. Joe and Dana Brown brought the girls basketball program back to life in the 1990s, inspiring generations of girl athletes to go on and excel well after high school. Inspiring those generations to give back to the city, just as Joe has for decades now. Leading by example. Congratulations, “Chills!” MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 23 ׉ 7cassandra://CJn19uW1lq4C3WcayD3sZ1iztQfy8U5ZWXb9u8N4k-c)`̰eDX6ߣ׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 19 Malden and Everett MVRCS seniors share career paths during Girls’ Volleyball Senior Night By Tara Vocino M alden and Everett seniors from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School celebrated their Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Senior Night on Tuesday at home. Lexi Beacom-Domotor, of Melrose, Isadora DaSilva, of Melrose, and Esther Souza, of Wilmington, also celebrated their Senior Night. Malden High School Football Senior Night Honors Ceremony Senior Damien Josephat with some friends and family on Senior Night including former Malden captains Mak Blais and Zachariah Pan. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Senior Davian McGuffie with his parents and family at Senior Night. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Malden resident Ashley Cohen presented flowers to family members – mother Cindy, father Joshua, brother Joshua, grandmother, aunt and uncle – as well Supt. Alexander Dan. The libero plans to attend either Emmanuel or UMass Lowell. Senior Felix Junior Da Costa and family, including mother and brother Matthew. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Senior captain Jerrell Calixte with his mom, brother Travis and sister, all honored on Senior Night. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Senior captain Karl Lange and his parents were honored at Senior Night. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Malden resident Melody Sullivan was accompanied by parents Diana and Paul and Supt. Alexander Dan. The right-side hitter plans to study business marketing and performing arts at Emerson College. Senior captain Gabriel Vargas Cardoso was honored along with his parents and sister. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Senior captain Joey Fils with his mother, family and friends. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Senior Robert Schulz with his mother, family and friends. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Shown from left to right: seniors Esther Souza, Eva Truong, Lexi Beacom-Dömötör, Ashley Cohen, Mary Tayag, Melody Sullivan and Isadora Da Silva. GOLDEN TORNADO HALL of FAME— Some of the incoming Malden High School Golden Tornado Hall of Fame members, who will be inducted on November 18, were acknowledged and introduced on the field of the Malden-Lynn English Football Game. Shown above, from left, Distinguished Service Award winner Joe Levine; former Girls Basketball Coach Dana Brown; Some members of the 2012 Softball Team, along with former head coach John Furlong. 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