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A “Red” designation represents the highest risk number of the color-coded COVID-19 risk maps, with at least 8.0 new cases per 100,000 residents. This week Malden showed an average daily incidence rate of 10.4 cases over the past 14 days, its highest since the COVID risk map began on August 12. E Friday, October 9, 2020 Malden designated as “Red” on Mass. DPH COVID-19 risk map Among highest-to-date 40 communities listed “highest transmission risk” this week as state number soars Many communities surrounding and bordering Malden have been designated in “Red” since the map’s inception in mid-August, including Everett, Revere, Chelsea and Lynn. Saugus has been in and out of “Red,” and Medford was “Red” for two weeks in August but is now in “Yellow.” Malden city officials were scheduled to meet yesterday (after Malden Advocate press deadline) to discuss any next steps to be taken around the community to address what has transpired. To that end, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was scheduled to host his regular COVID-19 Community Update televised program on Malden Access TV (MATV) last night, where he and Malden Health Director Chris Webb were expected to address the issue. Immediately after the report RED | SEE PAGE 4 Malden Police Officer Mike Langston teaches hitting in the cage during the Malden Recreation Dept.’s Baseball Clinic at Malden Catholic this past weekend. See photo highlights on page 12. (Advocate photo by Josh London) Mayor offers restaurant relief Proposes elimination of licensing fee to help restaurants survive Special to Th e Advocate I t is no surprise that Malden’s restaurants have suff ered tremendously during this pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 has been that it has shut out their customers for months at a time, made their patrons reluctant to return when they fi nally could and absolutely decimated their earnings and savings. And at the time of this reporting, restaurants are still not allowed to be at full occupancy, and many have spent thousands of dollars to take advantage of the city of Malden’s expanded outdoor seating program and installed state-mandated plexiglass barriers and implemented new safety protocols. The positives are that restaurants have shown an amazing resilience. As optimism starts to build across the Commonwealth that there may be light at the end of the tunnel, Mayor Gary Christenson is providing further assistance to the restaurants. In a proposal sent to the Licensing Board, he has asked for their consideration to waive the liquor licensing fees for restaurants for the upcoming year. For some restaurants, this could be a savings of $3,500 at a time when every dollar is tight and the usual annual fees would be extraordinarily burdensome. Knowing that restaurants provide hundreds of jobs, important services and social and entertainment outlets for both residents and visitors, it is a wise move for the City of Malden to step up and help them during their time of need. Malden replaces more than 200 lead water service lines despite COVID-19 By Steve Freker O ver 200 lead water service lines have been replaced to date this year, despite the challenges and restrictions faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, an innovative ordinance change fi rst initiated by Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora mandating the replacement of lead lines before ownership of residential or commercial parcels can take place has led to 38 more lines replaced, helping make the city even safer. 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Many of Malden’s highest needs students will return to classrooms in all the schools for “live,” in-person learning on Tuesday, October 13. It will mark the fi rst time in seven months that students will be present in the district’s Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 school buildings. There has been no timetable set at this time for the return to the in-person classroom for the bulk of the over 6,000 students enrolled in the Malden district. Malden Superintendent of Schools John Oteri told the Malden School Committee at Monday night's meeting that the move for the high needs has been in the works for months, for a number of reasons. Supt. Oteri said, most notably, that he and his central administration cabinet have been aware that educators and parents have expressed frustration at the diffi - culty high-needs students have encountered in the distance learning model. These sentiments were illustrated in a recent rally held by the citywide Special Education Parents Action Committee (SEPAC), which was attended by Superintendent Oteri, Mayor Gary Christenson, Assistant Superintendent and Special Education Director Pamela MacDonald, School Committee Members Adam Weldai and Jennifer Spadafora, SEPAC parents and others. COVID-19 pandemic led to spring remote learning switch Distance learning, also known as remote learning, supplanted traditional, in-person learning in mid-March when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Malden offi cials now refer to the swift changeover to remote learning, where educators teach classes through Chromebooks and laptop computers, as well as iPhones, as “crisis learning.” Over this past summer, many hours of work was put into developing a highly eff ective, much more robust remote learning plan for all seven Malden Public Schools (MPS) buildings. “We are excited about this and looking forward to having out highest needs students back,” MacDonald said. MacDonald told the School Pamela MacDonald Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services and Special Education all students, Supt. Oteri told the School Committee. But still, the plan has remained for the highest needs students to return to in-person learning as soon as possible. Those students categorized as “high needs” include substantially separate special needs students who are intellectually and/or physically challenged and students enrolled in the Pathways alternative learning programs citywide. As of Monday night’s meeting, a total of 198 high-needs students were expected to be welcomed back to the classroom citywide on October 13. Nearly 200 high-needs students expected back According to recently apBanking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM pointed Assistant Superintendent MacDonald, who was formally introduced to the School Committee by Supt. Oteri at the meeting, that number represents about 72 percent of the pool of students who were deemed eligible to return to in-person learning in the highneeds group, using state Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines. Assistant Supt. MacDonald handles pupil services, including supervising the Special Education Department, which includes all of Malden’s highest needs students. A total of 275 students districtwide met the DESE criteria. This included students from Committee members that parents of the high-needs students were all contacted individually and off ered the option of coming to school in-person or staying with remote learning. “Initially, about 55 percent of the parents and caregivers chose to come back [to in-person classrooms]. There’s been a lot of movement over the past few weeks,” she said. In response to a question from Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora, MacDonald confi rmed all returning high-needs students would be attending classes in their regularly assigned schools, not in a central location. “We had to shuffl e a few of the classrooms, but students will be attending class in the schools they were originally assigned.” Students will return to originally assigned buildings Supt. Oteri added the district was also advised to keep the students and their originally assigned buildings by Malden Health Department Director Chris Webb for safety reasons, based on limiting travel and maintaining social distancing. “We heard loud and clear from our Special Ed and ELL [English-language learners] parents that prefer to have their students in a classroom, and we have taken and will continue to take every precaution and action necessary to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all of our students, educators and staff members as they return to our school buildings on October 13,” Superintendent Oteri told the School Committee members. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Right by you. Regular Unleaded $1.879 MidUnleaded $2.399 Super $2.459 Diesel Fuel $2.279 Member FDIC Member DIF KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.099 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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Approximately $730,000 would cover the cost of the barrels, to start up the new project. Trash, recycling paper had been tabled previously That vote came near the end of the meeting when the City Council voted to take up a tabled paper from the previous meeting, where the vote had originally been planned. City Council Finance Committee Chairman David Camell (Ward 6) explained that at the previous full City Council meeting of September 22 the city’s free cash reserve account balance had not been certifi ed by state regulators. That action had been fi nalized since the Sept. 22 meeting, according to City Council President Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), clearing the way for Tuesday’s vote. Councillor Sica also confirmed the free cash account balance was $18.6 million at this time, after that fi gure was offered up by Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora. After the barrels are purchased, the plan is to distribute two to every household in Malden opting to participate. One of the 35-gallon barrels would be used for regular trash and the other would be used for recyclable items. Gary Christenson Mayor Residents will have option of an annual fee, or continuing “blue bags” PAYT An annual fee, not yet determined, would be charged for use of the trash pickup barrel by the residents. Residents who choose to continue disposing of their trash through use of the “blue bags” would be allowed to do so as well. The individual bags, through a system known as Pay As You Throw (PAYT), in place since 2008, are purchased in local stores. It is $2.00 for a large bag and $1.00 for a smaller bag. “The city has been in search of a solution for years that would balance the needs of those who fi nd the current program to be eff ective while providing an option for those who do not want it,” City Council President Sica said in an online report. “I believe this approach truly has something for every constituent in the city.” City Council approves request for park rehab loan application In a vote held earlier in the meeting, the City Council voted 8-3 in favor of a request to allow the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to apply for a $1.2 million Section 108 loan from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to complete the funding for the Roosevelt Park Improvement Project. City Council Finance Committee Chairman Camell told the members the request was favorably approved by a 4-2 vote of the committee at its September 26 meeting. Only two Councillors spoke about the report at Tuesday’s meeting. Councillor Camell recapped the previous week’s Finance Committee meeting. “We had a healthy conversation about the project, with most of the Councillors in attendance,” Camell said. “Most of the discussion was on the fi nances of the project and debt service on this loan, which would be a small impact on city fi nances, at $90,000 annually beginning in 2022.” Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, who voted against the loan request, said, “I think there would be a better way to remediate the site. I will vote in opposition, but it’s not for or against the kids.” “I appreciate all the hard work which has been done on both sides of this issue,” Councillor O’Malley added. 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More than 8 cases per 100,000 translates to a high risk and red shading, between 4 and 8 cases per 100,000 is yellow (moderate risk) and last week’s list from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These 19 communities are new to the list since last week: Acushnet, Amherst, Brockton, Chelmsford, Dartmouth, Dudley, Holyoke, Hudson, Kingston, Leicester, Malden, Plymouth, Randolph, Southborough, Southbridge, Sunderland, Waltham, Webster and Woburn. 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Katherine Gianni, spokesperson for Boston University, said approximately 200,000 COVID-19 tests were administered during the past 10 weeks. “Generally, things are going very well and we’re pleased with the success of our screening, testing, contact tracing and other measures to limit and contain the spread of the virus,” she said. “By and large, our students are complying with the commitments and expectations they have agreed to.” Joseph O’Connell, spokesperson for Regis College, said a “limited number” of students, faculty and staff returned to campus last month, thereby keeping the number of positive cases under control. “They are adhering to a strict and robust return protocol that includes weekly testing and required mask wearing, among other measures,” he said. “We are pleased with how the semester has gone so far and continue to monitor the spread of the virus.” Daniel Magazu, spokesperson for Framingham State University, said there have only been a few minor hiccups since the semester began. “Students, faculty and staff have done a good job overall of following our safety guidelines around face coverings, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings,” he said. “We have not had any major student disciplinary issues to this point. We’ve followed up on reports of small student gatherings off campus, but nothing has risen to the level of a major disciplinary issue.” Magazu also said the university’s positive test rate has been well below the state average at 0.61 percent during the past 30 days. At Emerson College, spokesperson Rosemary Lavery said the college is utilizing its Campus Compact and the One Emerson Flex Learning Model for the fall semester. “The college has worked closely with our community members to ensure they understand the importance of following the Campus Compact, which outlines the health and safety guidelines that will ensure the safety of those on and surrounding campus,” she said. “We are confi - dent our community takes these new protocols seriously.” Kimberly Allen, spokesperson for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), said the school has reported an “extremely low prevalence” of COVID-19. Although strict penalties are in place for any violations, Allen said, such action has not been necessary thus far. “The vast majority of our students are committed to acting responsibly to ensure their safety and the safety of their peers and neighbors,” she said. However, that has not been the case everywhere as 11 freshmen from Northeastern University were found in the same room at the Westin Hotel in Copley Square. As a result, those students were dismissed from the university for the remainder of the semester and their tuition fees will not be refunded. “Northeastern takes violations of health and safety protocols very seriously,” said Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor of student aff airs. “Cooperation and compliance with public health guidelines is absolutely essential. 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Under a 2017 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Consent Order, the city is required to complete 150 full replacements per year. “I want to commend Glenn Calla in the City Engineering Department and John DeSantis in the Water Department for not only meeting but exceeding the MassDEP requirements,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “It was their commitment to remain proactive in moving our replacement program forward despite this year’s challenges due to COVID-19 that helped meet our goals.” The city has implemented several strategies to address lead water service lines, including the ordinance introduced by Councillor Spadafora requiring any residential/ commercial buildings with private-side lead water lines to have the lines replaced prior to transfer of ownership via sale. 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Following the filing of Notice of Intent to Demolish a Building by the property owner, Alpha Business Center, the application was referred to the Commission for review as required by the recently passed Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance. The Commission requested an independent evaluation of the structural integrity of the building, funded by the applicant. This independent evaluation confirmed the original evaluations by the owner’s engineer and also confirmed there are grave public safety issues with the existing building that require immediate attention. The increasingly deThe building at 1 Salem St. will be demolished in the coming weeks after it was deemed a “serious public safety threat” by the Malden Historical Commission. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for over 48 Years... 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The result was to take the support groups virtual to keep participants not only connected to their caregiver coordinator but to the other individuals in the group. MVES holds four family support temporary shoring of the façade was already in place to protect the public sidewalk and street. During the course of the commission’s review, the Building Commissioner ordered installation of proper professional shoring and sidewalk and street protection, and on November 21, 2019, ordered the building to be vacated. Demolition of the building will commence in the coming weeks, and notification will soon be sent to abutters with information about the work, including hours that work will take place and the estimated time for completion, along with contact information for the project management. groups either by WebEx or Zoom with about 20-30 individuals joining in each week to one of them. Along with the caregiver support groups, MVES offers a range of accessible and affordable caregiver services through its Family Caregiver Support Program – such as one-on-one assistance, family meetings (offered virtually), community resources, individualized action plans, educational materials, peer support and respite care – with many offered at no or low cost to caregivers. Services are provided to anyone in MVES’s service area caring for an adult age 60 or older or an adult of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory disorder. ׉ 7cassandra://Fkkv7C4ZJJzIb1VUXIRa3na-MHvzFIvSL3FHKgSKa9I0`̰_t,0׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 7 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday... Malden Ryder Cup 2020 By Peter F. Levine T he Ninth Annual Malden Ryder Cup Golf Tournament last Saturday afternoon (Hillview in North Reading) was a stone-cold blast. Mother Nature at her finest! The company exquisite! And if Ryder Cup Director Jimmy “Fancy Talker” Cahill could have found one drop of Ballantine Ale in Malden, he would have stocked a cooler with it for me. The last two years have not been kind to the Italian American Citizens Club (IACC); both years tied 1515, which allows the Ancient Order Of Hibernians (AOH) to retain the vaunted cup per rules of the James Cahill Ryder Cup Official Guidebook. An absolutely beautiful day full of laughter, merriment and the all-important male bonding was had by all the boys, followed by some lively activities back at the after-party (which of course meant continued responsible drinking of any adult beverages, mask wearing and social distancing). Standouts for the IACC were please see Jim “Fashionista” Cahill, and for a nominal fee he will kindly hook you up. I can attest to the beauty of these fine shirts and also the slimming effect they have. AOH Captain Mike “The WinSocially distanced and socially conscious Ryder Cup winners and losers: Left to right, losers: the IACC’s Johnny “Tags” Taglieri and Jimmy Cahill; winners from the AOH: Marty Murphy and Mike Tilley. (Courtesy Photo) Tim “Don’t Call Me Tinsmith” Smith, Pete “Boss of the Moss” Robinson, Derek “El Gato” Arsenault, Danny “The Pride of Linden” Gardner, Frank “Frankie Nice” Arsenault, Tommy “Zinger” Czar, Tony “Don’t Call Me Mungo” Grungo, Tommy “Fudd Man” Proctor and Eric “Son of Susan” Whitney. By the way, the IACC Caring for you in your neighborhood— it’s what we do best Dental care at no cost to you $305 towards eyeglass frames YMCA membership or $55 per month for gym membership We speak your language Join today! Call 1-888-566-3526 (TTY 711) www.seniorwholehealth.com/SNP Senior Whole Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. 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Red Auerbach victory cigar lit and the obligatory bottle of Dom cracked, Mike said, “It’s nice in these tough times that some things haven’t changed.” He stated that the “great weather, great company, great golf and the AOH retaining the Cup to continue our dynasty as the perfect day!” Mike credited the whole team with “playing well beyond his expectations.” He continued, “It’s nice to have most of the same guys year in and year out. We miss Mike Ahern. But we had ‘Bull’ O’Leary! I call him the backbone. My security blanket. AlMALDEN: TODAY | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://XWVc56WY5GS6FKEFp4AxYfVCyW6YfBzpygGb3DHpNWU%`̰_t,0_t,0 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://98Wg33WeAL-IoUAIaN6Bfz1u_ILJctyTba8MJ0P3PtU'`)׉ 7cassandra://a5-nzdWOmwyuSvwjafj3uwL-eACo5MFmq5aIDMDdOII͚`J׉ 7cassandra://5MEJQDwz-b4j5Zjbt_dobabawekwxNeA9zCNw2vkgzg/)`̰׉ 7cassandra://GdTWvP3TyaAO4WAxjOi7loWc-ewzoSptl3uyTJ6MlZkM͏͠_tê,0ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://18jIrq1FlEt2djKqs3iRjJ9B9o0bsbWDnmPqJpR07WU+h`)׉ 7cassandra://2CGDgzXc-TEoO0ldwinSGA7Z7Rt5rxliTAHMPo2vS1M͠`J׉ 7cassandra://u4hhnftCQ0hDjD1idRJtOXVNTgO7_muNGVmlfo59xA4-3`̰׉ 7cassandra://e1FxoJzOxQB0-WRA7VfSflf4H4COKtFaiZ08NA62bRwNͩ4͠_tĪ,0נ_tĪ,04 S%9ׁHmailto:LILPHUNK2@AOL.COMׁ ׁ Јנ_tĪ,0sՁ99ׁHhttp://www.phunkphenomenon.comׁ ׁ Јנ_tĪ,0 59ׁH http://facebook.com/cityofmaldenׁ ׁ Јנ_tĪ,0 5}l9ׁHhttp://ofmalden.orgׁ ׁ Јנ_tĪ,0XP̅9ׁHhttp://denneighbors.orgׁ ׁ Јנ_tĪ,0;K 9ׁHhttp://www.maׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Soul City Yoga celebrates grand opening M ayor Gary Christenson recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Malden Center’s newest arrival, Soul City Yoga. The boutique community yoga studio was founded in 2016 in Lynn by Shanel Anderson, who aimed to address the lack of diversity in the boutique fi tness universe. “My mission is to dissolve and dismantle the westernized image of who yoga is ‘for’ by creating an all-inclusive environment that welcomes and sees the value in all people,” said Anderson. “I believe strongly that community is strengthened by celebrating the beauty of diversity and the value of representation.” Soul City’s mission is centered around the idea that yoga and wellness should be accessible to all and is a safe space for practitioners of all levels and abilities. Partner Sara Bailey joined the business in 2019 and together they are moving their mission forward. “We are so excited to be a part of the Malden community,” said Women of Junior Aid support Malden, Washington, residents T he City of Malden, along with Fire Chief Bill Sullivan, initiated an eff ort to assist the small town of Malden, Washington, which has been completely decimated by horrific fi res. They realized the connection between our two communities as noted in Wikipedia and wanted to help – it turns out that Malden, Washington, was initially a railroad station named after our very own Malden, Massachusetts. They established a contact on the West Coast through their Lions Club Chapter and reached out to the Malden Lions Club to assist. Chief Sullivan reached out to Mayor Gary Christenson, who was completely on board with the initiative, issued a press release and posted the initiative on the City’s social media outlet with the hope of getting each of the 210 residents of the devastated town of Malden, Washington, a $25.00 gift card. Mayor Gary Christenson was on hand to celebrate the recent grand opening of Soul City Yoga. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) Bailey. “The rich cultural composition of this city makes it a perfect fi t for our studio.” The Malden location is their second establishment. Soul City off ers vinyasa-style yoga, yoga sculpt, and barre, prenatal and restorative yoga as well as high intensity interval training classes. Soul City is open seven days a week and offers classes indoors, outdoors (weather permitting) and livestreaming from both locations. When COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, they will be off ering over 50 classes per week led by 20-plus instructors. CROSS COUNTRY SUPPORT: President Toni Griffin and Vice President Kathleen Manning-Hall present gift cards to Fire Chief Bill Sullivan along with State Representatives Steve Ultrino and Paul Donato and Mayor Gary Christenson. The women of the Junior Aid Association of Malden personally donated over $500.00 in gift cards, which were presented to Fire Chief Bill Sullivan to be sent to Malden, Washington! 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Born out of the chaos of need and affliction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the organization has worked basically nonstop since then, helping Malden residents with many forms of assistance. “The people we are helping are real people,” Geoff rey said simply, to describe their mission: “They are our neighbors.” Geoff rey and Bridge reported that since March they have responded to 540 requests for help ranging from groceries to pharmacy/medications to cleaning supplies, PPE and personal items. The most consistent need, Bridge said, is in the battle against food insecurity. “We provide a weekly food drop-off for 132 households every week,” she explained. That number often goes up as well, she recalled: “On a recent Friday we delivered food to 215 households.” Elsewhere in Malden, Bread of Life delivers food to 87 households a week and 47 are serviced by the Malden YMCA’s program. “The need is defi nitely increasing; no one is asking to be dropped from our list, and we are adding people every day,” Geoff rey said. The group, which is not registered as a nonprofi t, runs entirely on monetary donations from the general public. “We have been fortunate; there are a lot of generous people in our community,” Bridge said. Bridge said a major problem in the city is those who are unhoused. “Malden has no homeless shelter, which makes it extremely diffi cult for those who are unhoused to access benefi ts they may be entitled to,” Bridge added. “They all have such complicated stories.” The group needs all the help they can get, and the two cofounders asked the Councillors to help spread the word. Most needed are more delivery drivers for the weekly food drop-off s, and also legal assistance for those facing eviction or other forced moves. Any local lawyers who could off er pro bono assistance are in dire need by those looking for help. Translators are another need, they said, especially those in Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Spanish. Those wishing to volunteer or donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors are encouraged to visit the website at www.maldenneighbors.org. “Thank you so much for all you are doing,” said Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, who has personally joined the group in assisting Malden citizens, including well-being check phone calls to shut-in seniors. “We got together and called hundreds of senior citizens during the pandemic these past few months. That might have been their only phone call. They really need this help and attention.” “Every single Councillor appreciates your eff orts,” DeMaria added. “We are all moved by the dedication of all that you’re doing,” Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson said. “You’re down at the grassroots.” “Thanks for doing this critical work,” said Councillor-at-Large Steve Winslow, noting that he continues to represent the City Council on the Aff ordable Housing Trust, which seeks solutions to those displaced or homeless in the longer term. “We went through one round of rental assistance and are looking at expanding it. Please continue to keep us updated on your great work.” Veterans Day virtual parade videos wanted W ith Veterans Day on the horizon and as the COVID-19 pandemic has not gone away, it has become clear that the prospect of having a traditional in-person Veterans Day Parade is not possible. Building from the success of the Memorial Day virtual parade video, the City of Malden has decided to do something similar for Veterans Day. The City is asking all people who are either actively serving or former members of the armed services to fi lm a short video clip to be submitted for the City’s video. When submitting your video, please do the following: ▪ Have the Veteran or active duty service person themselves be the one to deliver the message; ▪ Announce name, service branch and current/former rank, and if active service where currently serving; ▪ Announce something about the person’s connection to Malden, whether saying what neighborhood the person is from, shout-out to someone back home, year they graduated from a Malden school, etc. – something that really says “Malden!”; ▪ Keep the entire video 30 seconds or less as the City anticipates a lot of videos to be included. You may submit all videos either by emailing info@cityofmalden.org or messaging facebook.com/cityofmalden to receive instructions on how to upload your video. 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The General Election this year has an early voting period which runs from Saturday, October 17 until Friday, October 30. All those wishing to participate in either early voting, voting by mail, or in person – traditionally – on November 3 must be registered to vote. The deadline to register to vote in this election is October 24 and it may be done online or by mail, with instructions available on the city’s website, www.cityofmalden.org. There is much interest anticipated for the coming election, which features the 2020 Presidential Election between incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Also on the ballot, in addition to state and Congressional races, is the U.S. Senate election between incumbent Ed Markey, D-Mass., a Malden resident, and Republican challenger Kevin O’Connor, an attorney and businessman from Dover. Malden City Clerk Greg Lucey this week announced the location and hours of the city's early voting for the Oct. 17-30 period. All early voting in Malden will take place at Malden’s John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center (7 Washington St., Malden). Early voting will be available seven days a week during the Oct. 17-30 period. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18 and again on Oct. 24-25, early voting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 19, 21, 22, 26, 28 and 29, early voting at the Senior Center will be held from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Tuesdays, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, early voting will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. On Fridays, Oct. 23 and 30, early voting will be from 8:00 a.m. until noon. participated in a recycling audit at JRM’s GreenWorks facility in Peabody, Mass. The purpose of the audit was to visually examine a sampling of recycling collected from one of Malden’s collection routes. As the representatives from the City observed, more than half of the recycling that was brought in that day was rejected for a variety of reasons. From plastic bags to Styrofoam, food waste to dog waste, Malden has been missing the mark when it comes to clean recycling. But when it comes to determining the source of this contamination, the answer lies deeper than the occasional careless disposal of a sloppily rinsed jar of peanut butter. When asked about what or who might be responsible for this, Mayor Gary Christenson points out that there are definitely many pieces of the blame pie to be dished out. “We’ve heard from our residents that they just don’t understand why this has suddenly become a problem when JRM has been accepting recycling bins without issue for over a decade.” Take, for instance, one of the more common items that can trip up even the most conscientious recycler: milk and broth cartons. These plastic-lined cartons, which are also known as aseptic cartons, have the appearance of a purely paper product, but many recycling facilities, including GreenWorks, are unable to strip away the plastic liner to fully recycle the material. “In the case of many of these materials that were once accepted by JRM, the answer lies in the dwindling market for recycled raw materials,” said Christenson, referring to a worldwide decline in the demand for these raw materials. Another common mistake seen on the curbs of Malden’s recycling routes is not contained in the blue bin itself but in the form of plastic bags, presumably to contain the overflow of the 18-gallon City-issued blue recycling bin. Another case where residents’ intentions are good, but the outcome is bad – these plastic bags tangle the sorting machines and bring the entire recycling plant to grinding halt. “It is clear that we have to make some big changes in order to fix this problem,” said DPW Director Bobby Knox, who manages the relationship with Malden’s trash and recycling hauler, JRM. Residents are frustrated, perplexed and in some cases infuriated with what seems to be the City frequently changing its rules and procedures time and time again. This is evidenced in many heated debates on social media platforms. Fortunately for the residents of Malden, two recent initiatives might help this uphill battle. The first is a recently awarded grant of $40,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection – called the Recycling IQ Grant – which was obtained by Mayor Christenson’s office late in 2019 and runs through the end of October 2020. The goal of this program is to combine an extensive outreach campaign with a boots-on-the-ground effort to give residents feedback right at the curb. Part-time employees travel the JRM route on trash day and leave informative stickers and literature to explain the issues in detail. In many cases, these workers are even stopping on their route to have extendTRASH | FROM PAGE 3 to support the plan. Several of the letters in favor of the Roosevelt Park rehab plan were from supporters of the Salemwood School, which is adjacent to the park, and its students. Included were Malden Public Schools Athletics and Physical Education Department Director Charlie Conefrey. “It would be a disservice to our community and to the Salemwood School students not to support this plan,” Conefrey stated conversations with residents who are looking for a more detailed explanation for what’s going wrong. The second and most significant initiative is in the form of an entirely new trash and recycling program proposed by Mayor Christenson. In a letter sent to the City Council in early September, he stated his longstanding goal to overhaul Malden’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program. The proposal calls for all residents who participate in PAYT to receive one 35-gallon trash tote as well as one 35-gallon recycling tote, which will replace the standard two 18-gallon blue bins that residents are currently using. The new totestyle bins will be wheeled carts that have a lid to prevent what has been a common problem of litter caused by items blowing out of the top of the existing open-topped blue bins. “I am really pleased that not only were we able to finally deliver on a longstanding promise of improving the PAYT program but also that it was done with an extensive amount of resident feedback,” said Mayor Christenson. During the implementation of this new program, the City’s Communications Director, Ron Cochran, intends to run an extensive outreach and education program that will be made available in multiple languages. “Over the years we have been building up our communication strategy around our solid waste program. From online tools to social media advertising campaigns and more, we are committed to getting the word out there to help our residents navigate this large-scale change successfully,” said Cochran. If approved by the City Council, residents could see this program launch as early as late fall/ early winter. ed. “This plan would provide a clean, safe and well-maintained park for thousands of youths for years to come.” In the final 8-3 vote, Councillors Neal Anderson (Ward 7), Camell, Paul Condon (Ward 2), Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Barbara Murphy (Ward 5), City Council President Sica, Craig Spadafora (at Large) and Steve Winslow (at Large) voted in favor of allowing for the loan application. Opposed were Councillors Debbie DeMaria (at Large), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) and O’Malley (Ward 4). ׉ 7cassandra://2prYhoSDzdSc5LHVGX8vXfP3XT2Mn1IVQS5y3i1Qu8w*z`̰_t,0׉E_THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 11 Revere says goodbye to Hollywood Showcase Cinemas to become city’s second Amazon distribution site By The Advocate National Amusements, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the sale of its Showcase Cinemas site on Squire Road to Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts-based investment firm. Northbridge Partners reportedly has plans to lease the site to Amazon, a well-known, multinational e-commerce retailer. According to their attorney, Gerry D’Ambrosio, Northbridge Partners plans to build a stateof-the-art, last-mile delivery station at the Squire Road site that will effectively function as an extension of Amazon’s new facility housed at the former Necco factory in the City of Revere. The plan is for the existing movie theatre building to be razed and replaced with a new, multi-million dollar facility, which will result in a smaller building footprint than the current movie theatre footprint and a reduced traffic flow. The city expects to see increased tax revenue from the project.D’Ambrosio estimates that, “the tax for the new building will likely be three times what it is now, and that City auto excise tax revenue will also jump as Amazon will register their vehicles there as well.This will only help keep the residential tax rate lower.”Additionally, the new distribution facility will likely bring hundreds of new jobs to the city.Overall, D’Ambrosio said, “the proposed facility will result in incredibly valuable economic growth for the City, not only in job creation, but also in increased tax revenue and permit fees.” “We are working closely with engineering and other consultants to design a plan for the facility that is in line with the city’s as-of-right zoning and which will result in a modern, well-designed building,” said D’Ambrosio They are also actively seeking the input of city of officials to develop a cohesive plan that is mindful of the concerns of and potential impacts to the city. The sale and transfer of property will likely go on record by this year’s end.Construction on the new facility will likely start in early 2021. “National Amusements, Inc. can confirm that it has signed an agreement for the potential sale of our Showcase Cinemas de Lux Revere site to Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts-based developer.Showcase Cinemas is deeply committed to our Massachusetts and U.S. theatrical exhibition business,” said National Amusement officials in a written statement. “We have been a business leader in the Revere community for more than a half century. As part of looking towards the future, we continue to focus on the development, design and evolution of the theatrical experience through the opening of our new Showcase Cinema de Lux at Hanover Crossing in 2021. We also are diligently looking at potential new sites for future Showcase Cinemas locations, including in the Revere area.” Developer and investor NorthBridge Partners has spent the last 15 years focusing on lastmile industrial properties in major markets in the Northeast US. The vertically integrated firm has been successful in its core strategy, targeting small-to-midsized industrial properties with a value-add components such as asset repositioning, modernizing, tenant relocations, building expansions, or ground-up development. Since 2015, it has invested in 30 properties totaling $450 million in value. The emergence of next-day and sameday delivery have underscored the firm’s acquisition philosophy: delivery time has an impact on consumer purchases. Northbridge has seen companies seek industrial assets close to major metros to achieve those delivery goals and cut transportation costs. LAST PICTURE SHOW: An aerial view above of the Showcase Cinema site in Revere and a photo of the parking lot below. According to Amazon, the appearance of the building will be in line with that of the Amazon LastMile Distribution facilities and will be similar to this rendering. North Shore Hispanic Association Announces Virtual Fundraiser Honoring Hispanic Americans Making A Difference T he ongoing COVID-19 crisis has disrupted daily life and many events in 2020. Unfortunately, this included both our annual fundraiser which was originally scheduled for this past spring and our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival which was to be held in September 2020. Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 - October 15 in the United States which pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce we are hosting a virtual event on Friday, November 6th, 2020 beginning at 7:00PM. This event will serve as both a fundraiser for our scholarship awards and to honor four remarkable Hispanic Americans making a difference right here in Malden! Zayda Ortiz, community activist; José Palma, co-founder of Comite TPS Massachusetts; Jenna Robey, Malden Public School Teacher; and Miguel Vargas; founder and director of Bajucol. Be sure to check our website www.northshorehispanicassociation.org for the link to join the event. 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The event was run by Joe Levine and Laura Perez. Malden High School Hall of Famer Dave Caiazzo (green vest) teaches pitching to the kids. (Advocate photos by Josh London) Malden Police Officer Steve Fitzpatrick teaches Emory Sieswerda to pitch. Dave Caiazzo of the MHS Hall of Fame shows the kids how to hold the ball during a pitching instruction session. Mason Botta participates in outfield catching drills. Parent of player Michael McMahon with Malden Rec employee Laura Perez on Saturday. Malden Police Officer Mike Langston keeps an eye on the batter during batting drills on Saturday. Jahdia Fletcher goes through pitching drills. ׉ 7cassandra://NppWAow88GuEx5yTYBJEt7a5nDs2RTznj_qEekhzckI1V`̰_t,0׉E"THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 13 MHS kicker football standout shines at national level Kicking Camp Ronald Juarez booms 57-yarder; finishes 4th of 60 kickers at Chris Sailer Camp The Coronavirus Count State reports 64 new confirmed Malden COVID-19 cases; city at “high risk” with state’s 20th highest rate over last 14 days T he state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in Malden this week, raising the total to 1,597 confirmed cases. As a result, the city’s incidence rate of new cases per 100,000 over the period of Sept. 20 through Oct. 3 jumped to 10.4, making it one of the state’s 40 “high risk” communities for COVID-19 – and the 20th highest overall, according to DPH statistics released on Wednesday (Oct. 7). This marked the first time that Malden High School junior Ronald Juarez finished 4th of 60 kickers at a national-level kicking camp for high school players recently, booming a 57-yard field goal. The winning kick went for 59 yards. (Courtesy Photo/Malden HS Athletics) By Nick Toscani R onald Juarez certainly got a kick out of attending the Chris Sailer Camp at Dexter Southfield School in Boston. The COVID-19 pandemic may have put this high school football on ice for the time being, but that has not stopped the Malden High School junior from showing his skills on a national level. Juarez, one of the heroes of last Thanksgiving’s Turkey Day win over Medford High in Game #136, was one of the top performers at the September 18 event. The Golden Tornadoes booter, who was the first Malden player to kick a field goal for the Blue and Gold in a Thanksgiving win since the 1960s, boomed a 57yard field goal at the camp. That feat led him to a 4th place finish out of 60 kickers who attended the event. The winner, Chris Brasius from Maryland, nailed a 59-yarder, leaving Juarez very close to the top. “That was a fantastic accomplishment, but we are not that surprised knowing how much work Ronald [Juarez] puts into his craft,” Malden Public Schools Physical Education and Athletics Department Director Charlie Conefrey said. “He is extremely talented and we feel fortunate that we have him on our team for two more seasons.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Malden joined the rest of the Greater Boston League (GBL) in moving all Fall Sports to the newly created “Fall 2” season, which will run from February 22 to April 25, 2021. Juarez helped lead the Malden team to a 29-0 win over Medford on the road at Hormel Stadium in Medford on Thanksgiving 2019. He hit a 37-yard field goal just before halftime to stake Malden to a 9-0 lead and make it a two-score game. He also went 2-for-2 in PAT kicks in the second half. “He’s a hard worker and the sky’s the limit for Ronald. We are very proud of his success,” Conefrey added. Juarez, who can be seen kicking around several of the parks around the city throughout the week, is returning to a familiar site on Sunday, October 18 when he participates in another prestigious national-level camp hosted by Kicking World at Hormel Stadium in Medford. “I want to kick for a college team, and this is the best way I can get some good exposure,” Juarez said. “I get a lot of support from my teammates, Coach Frek and the Malden High coaches and Mr. Conefrey, and I will keep working to get to my goals.” Malden was colored red on the state map used to measure the metrics of COVID-19. The highest bracket includes communities with a rate of 8 new cases or greater per 100,000 over a 14day period. This week’s top “red” communities included Middleton (58.1), Lawrence (35.2), North Andover (34.5), Nantucket (23.3), Chelsea (22.4), Sunderland (20.7), Haverhill (20.0), Everett (19.3), Revere (17.8), Amherst (16.8), Lowell (16.3), Methuen (15.5), Springfield (14.6), Southborough (13.2) and Framingham (12.8). Malden had the 43rd highest rate in the state last week. For several weeks, Malden had been in the yellow-coded category on the state COVID-19 map, the designation for communities with a daily average of 4 or more, but fewer than 8 cases per 100,000. The most recent statistics showed 35,734 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 5,762 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 107 confirmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 1.86 percent during that time. That is nearly twice the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 1.15 percent. That was more than the average state positivity rate of .87 percent. Just six weeks ago, Malden had dropped from “yellow” into the “green” category – the lower risk designation for communities with a daily average of fewer than 4 cases per 100,000 over a 14-day period. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Malden to the cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https://www.mass. gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting –click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine area communities compare to Malden – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 4,950 cases, 194 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.01 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9.8, 24th highest in the state. Revere: 2,741 cases, 196 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.48 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 17.8, ninth highest in the state. Everett: 2,364 cases, 159 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.74 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 19.3, eighth highest in the state. Malden: 1,597 cases, 107 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.86 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.4, 20th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,224 cases, 52 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.43 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 5.5. Saugus: 734 cases, 45 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.83 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.5, 46th highest in the state. Wakefield: 371 cases, 15 total positive tests in the last 14 days, .70 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.4. Melrose: 342 cases, 20 positive tests in the last 14 days, .65 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.7. Reading: 349 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, .75 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfield: 147 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.37 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.4. Statewide totals: 133,868 cases, 8,471 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.04 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.3. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Oct. 7, 2020.) Education training organization looks to bolster virtual learning By Christopher Roberson T he Boston-based education training organization 1647 recently launched its annual fundraising campaign to improve the relationship between teachers and families at a time when it is most critical. Director Ann Walsh said the objective this year is to raise $5,000 by the end of December. If that goal is reached, an anonymous donor has pledged to match that amount to bring the total up to $10,000. Anyone interested in making a donation can do so at www.1647. org/donate. “School and home are one in the same right now,” said Walsh. “You can’t do school without families.” She said that thus far virtual learning has been both a “blessing and a challenge.” “There’s so many little moves you have to make for virtual learning to work,” she said. “Everybody is well-beyond capacity; everyone I know is exhausted.” Therefore, 1647 will be hosting a virtual Family Engagement Roundtable on October 22 from 4-5 p.m. “You really want to be laser focused,” said Walsh. “You don’t want to waste time on anything right now.” She also said that all of her coaches are parents themselves. “We’re able to give really authentic training,” she said. Examples of that training include simulating parent-teacher conferences, welcome phone calls and various other forms of ongoing communication. “Educators need tools and strategies to build relationships with families so that they can collaborate to ensure every student’s success,” said Walsh. “Families know their kids best and want them to succeed, so schools need to tap into that energy and expertise to fill some of the gaps created by remote learning. 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Without him, frankly, I’d be lost.” Marty “Mcllroy” Murphy was another guy Mike wanted to single out – says Marty is an inspiration to him, on and off the course. Mike also wanted to emphasize the love and respect he has for the Italian Club and IACC Boss of Bosses Jimmy Cahill. Although he looks forward to spanking Jimmy and the rest of the boyos from the IACC once a year, he knows that they are a bunch of “stand up guys and men of integrity.” He also wanted to reemphasize that he looks forward to this day (and beating Stinger) like an “eight-year-old on Christmas morning.” Long live Malden’s newest dynasty, AOH! Congrats, guys! “It is said in Malden: today, tomorrow and yesterday...” • In the “It’s a small world department...” I’ve been enjoying an engaging repartee with Malden High School Superintendent John Oteri lately. I did not know John growing up – he was a bit younger – but I knew his little Y gang that he ran with. We knew all the same set of Y characters: Earl the Pearl and Popcorn to name but a few. Probably saw him a thousand times in the old days, but hey, ya can’t know everybody. Take it away, John: “So I graduated in 1982 but I was at the Y from 1973 onward. When I went into fourth grade my mother said you’re not hanging out on the street, go to the Y! I stayed there through college, so I was one of the viewers (from the balcony) when your crew and the ‘older guys’ were playing. I played with Glenn Patterson, Bobby Trodden, Ed Keenan, Joe ‘The Beast’ Bettano, Karl and Eric Whitley and older guys that were friends of ours or older siblings like any of the Rogers brothers, Eddie Thomson, Gary Lee, Eric Dannenberg, Steve Powell, Kenny Miz, etc. But we hung out there all the time as we weren’t into the party scene at the time! Great times. Earl the Pearl was a legend! Great guy. I was a Y leader, so I was there a lot and had lots of hoop time – unfortunately it never translated into a career in hoops!” Thanks for sharing, John! Great job at MHS, by the way! • The Ninth Annual Ryder Cup was played on Saturday, September 19 between the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Italian American Citizens Club. Not an IACC dry eye on the course as the all-powerful and almighty AOH took another round with the series now standing at four wins for the IACC, three wins for the AOH with two ties. While it may have been a day of sorrow for the IACC, this one verbal exchange between IACC teammates made the day a lot brighter. Peter Robinson to Brendan Cahill: “You know red hair is a birth defect, right?” Brendan to Peter: “I consider my red hair a gift from God.” Roasted! • Everybody knows one Small or the other! I’m partial to Alan because he torched me once or twice on the hoop court back in the day. Taught me not to get lazy on “D.” I love Ronny because there is just nobody like Ronnie Small! Then there is Huey! The good looking one of the bunch and the best athlete! I kid, of course. All three are really special Maldonians – and great guys. Famous Ronnie Small quote as told by Danny Gardner: One summer morning long ago when Danny and Dave Pashoian were little Linden Projects Rats (older Linden Projects Rat) Ronnie came up to them and quietly asked them, “What’s the capital of Malden?” The youngsters quizzically looked at each other, shook their heads and replied that they had no idea. Ronnie emphatically says, “Linden!” True story! • “It was twenty-five years ago today...” In 1995, Malden-based hip-hop pioneers Top Choice Clique released their last record on Nuno Bettencourt’s “Colorblind Records,” the floor filler “Killing Me Softly.” In 2008, after an extended break and bitter divorce from Nuno and Colorblind, they finally released their only album, “Reel Chemistry: The Anthology” on Brick Records. Unfortunately, the LP was only available on CD. Lovers of vinyl were crushed. Top Choice Clique faded from the scene. But not John Preziosa; aka Jawn P. John’s been active for the last 20 years or so coaching and mentoring his two sons Marino and Gino right next door in Melrose. Who remembers the #9 Ale House T.C.C. shows?! T.C.C. reunion anybody?! • As an official photographer of the Ryder Cup Series, I get to mingle with some really talented golfers and exceptionally cool cats. Johnny McGee is one. Johnny and I talked “Backwoods” and D.J. John Funke. Backwoods is the name of a radio show we both adore hosted by Mr. Funke on Saturday mornings on 88.1 WMBR FM. Both of us love John’s wry, irreverent sense of humor and the fact that neither of us have ever heard him repeat a song. Well, maybe, possibly a Wanda Jackson repeat on occasion, but that might be it. Insert smiley face. • So, mark your calendars, Maldonians, and don’t forget that every Saturday morning from 10 till noon on WMBR 88.1 John Funke will bring you some of the very best in vintage rock ‘n’ roll, country western and rhythm ‘n’ blues. True fact. • Seems like only yesterday that Edgeworth’s Rosemary MarinelMALDEN: TODAY | SEE PAGE 22 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen LISTEN TO BOB’S SHOW: Beacon Hill Roll Call’s publisher, Bob Katzen, hosts “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Fun and Nostalgia Show” every Sunday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jump into Bob’s DeLorean time machine and tune in for a trip back to the simpler and happier days of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. My guest on Sunday, October 11 for the first hour will be Stephen Talbot who played Beaver Cleaver's friend Gilbert Bates on "Leave it to Beaver." Stephen has had a very successful career as an award-winning documentary producer and writer including 16 years at the PBS/WGBH series Frontline from 1992-2008. He lived in Boston during that stint. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: • If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on RADIO.COM” • Download the free RADIO. COM app on your phone or tablet • Listen online at: www.radio. com/1510wmex/listen • Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how local legislators voted on some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker in the 2020 session. Of the more than 6,000 bills that have been filed for consideration, only 178 have been approved and signed by the governor. And only 28 of those were bills that affect the entire state while the vast majority were either sick leave banks, local land-taking measures or other local-related measures applying to just one city or town. Of those 28 bills, 13 were related directly to the COVID-19 virus and 15 were on other matters. 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. Land takings are local land measures that usually only affect one city or town. Here are six of the statewide bills signed into law: BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL (H 4896) House 158-0, Senate 35-0, approved a law designed to boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in high-poverty schools. The measure would require that breakfast be offered only after the school day begins, through a variety of ways including breakfast in the classroom, grab-andgo and second-chance breakfast. Currently, only 150,000 of the 300,000 students eligible for breakfast actually take part in it. Supporters said that most school breakfasts are currently offered in the cafeteria before the bell and the participation rate is less than 40 percent of eligible students because bus schedules and family obligations often result in the student not being able to arrive at school in time for breakfast. Participation is also low because of the stigma attached to the program. They said many students assume that everyone who arrives at school early for breakfast is from a poor family. The participation rate rises to up to 90 percent of eligible students participating in the lunch program later in the day. “Pre-pandemic, this bill made a lot of sense,” said Rep. Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill), co-sponsor of the bill. “In many ways, Breakfast After the Bell makes even more sense now. There are more families and students and need. School districts are being asked to limit cafeteria use to prevent the virus from spreading. Districts are short on revenue. Breakfast After the Bell speaks to all of these concerns and I look forward to its implementation and outcomes for educational equity.” “Ensuring breakfast access to all children who need it in our public schools was a priority pre-COVID-19 and is now more important than ever,” said the measure’s co-sponsor Rep. Aaron Vega (D-Holyoke). “Many districts have already implemented Breakfast After the Bell, including Holyoke, and are seeing the positive impact on school attendance, classroom engagement and a reduction in nurse visits.” “Studies show that something as simple as eating a healthy breakfast significantly improves student performance throughout the school day,” said House Education Committee Chair Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley). “This bill will bolster participation in school breakfast programs across the commonwealth by allowing students to access this critical meal after the day begins, breaking down barriers associated with traditional breakfast programs such as lack of early transportation to school and associated social stigma.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Sen. Jason LewisYes PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS – NICKY’S BILL (S 2367) House 154-0, Senate 40-0, approved a law that established a registry that identifies individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities. The measure was filed by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) at the request of a constituent who is the mother of Nicky, an intellectually disabled and non-verbal individual. Nicky had been inappropriately restrained and struck multiple times by her caretaker. Under current law, unless the offender is criminally convict׉ 7cassandra://g4isJpdB17-8l4ua4rh0d_Nt0_yDE79pX-9_e5_zlc8%`̰_t,0׉E,THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 15 ed, no system exists to identify caretakers and prevent them from finding employment with another provider licensed by the state. “Enacting this registry will help disrupt a cycle of abuse of individuals with disabilities and put in place common-sense protections that families in the commonwealth deserve,” said Sen. Moore. “There are clear benefits to screening prospective employees who intend to work within the licensed caretaker field." (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Sen. Jason LewisYes $1 BILLION-PLUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOND (H 4932) House 155-4, Senate 39-0, approved a $1 billion-plus information technology bond titled “An Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth.” The state borrows the funds to finance the projects in the package. “We are pleased to have worked closely with the Legislature to sign this bill into law and continue investing in information technology improvements, public safety upgrades and food security across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Baker. “We are continuing to support critical capital investments that modernize our technology infrastructure and allow us to deliver effective and reliable government services for the people of Massachusetts during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.” “The Legislature is using a new tactic, which is to borrow money in hopes the public doesn’t catch on,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “If this package was funded through tax hikes, there would have been a more robust debate for how to pay for it. Many of the election year pet project earmarks would have been left out. Unfortunately, lawmakers know the public doesn’t pay attention to state debt, so they were able to add more debt to the most indebted state in the country.” Hundreds of provisions in the bill include massive state projects including $165 million for state telecommunications and data-security-related equipment; $140 million for the purchase and implementation of information technology, telecommunications and data-security-related items for various state agencies; $1.25 million for information technology upgrades for the House of Representatives; $40 million to replace State Police cruisers; and $20 million for policy body cameras. Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Sen. Jason LewisYes IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM (H 4503) House 149-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law to improve the delivery of public health services through enhanced collaboration between local boards of health and regional health districts. A key provision creates a State Action for Public Health Excellence Program to encourage boards of health and regional health districts to adopt practices that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of local public health services. The program would also provide grants to improve these health systems and requires not less than 33 percent of the grants go to cities and towns with a median household income below the state average. Other provisions include the state providing at least four annual free public health educational and training opportunities to boards of health and regional health district officials; and setting minimum standards for local public health services. Each of the state’s 351 cities and towns has its own board of health which is designed to ensure many health-related items including food safety in restaurants, response to public health emergencies, housing code violations and water quality at beaches and pools. Cities and towns have vastly different staffing levels and most small towns lack a full-time staff. “Public health departments of the 351 communities of the commonwealth deal with issues seen and unseen across a wide range, from water quality and effective sanitation to substance use disorders and suicide prevention,” said the bill’s co-sponThe package also includes hundreds of local projects successfully sought by individual legislators for their districts including $500,000 for New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s infrastructure improvements for the animal ambassador and nature connection education center projects; $61,200 to update the town hall conference room’s streaming technology for the local cable services in Stoughton; $15,000 for Medfield for the implementation of an electronic payroll program; and $1 million for Everett for electronic learning devices for all Everett students and virtual professional development, training and remote learning support for their teachers. (A "Yes" vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) sor Rep. Denise Garlick (D-Needham). “These are the issues and concerns of the quality of life in Massachusetts. This bill is vitally important and timely given our current concerns over emergency preparedness with infectious diseases such as … [the coronavirus].” “This legislation will work toward ensuring each resident of the commonwealth has access to the public health services they need to live a healthy life, regardless of their zip code or the size of their community,” said co-sponsor Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “[The bill] will significantly strengthen our local and regional health systems by tackling many of the financial and operational burdens municipalities face.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes HELP CITY AND TOWN GOVERNMENTS (H 4777) House 156-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law that would lower the number of voters needed at an open town meeting in order to have a quorum. Other provisions include allowing virtual representative town meetings to be held online and allowing towns to hold town meetings outside the geographic limits of the town if the select board determines that it is not possible to conduct town meetings within the geographic limits of the town that ensures health and safety. Another key section allows a mayor who is unable to submit an annual budget for fiscal year 2021 to the city council within 170 days after his or her inauguration to submit the budget to the city council within 30 days after the termination of the governor’s declaration of emergency, or on July 31, 2020, whichever is earlier. Supporters said it is essential to provide municipalities with the flexibility they need to run their government. They said the bill would allow cities and towns to function while still being fiscally responsible and maintaining the health and safety of voters. (A "Yes" vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes MOSQUITO CONTROL (H 4843) House 158-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law that would grant additional tools to the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board to combat mosquito-borne illnesses including Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). The measure gives the board the authority to take preventative, management and eradicative mosquito control methods to address the problem when the risk is elevated. The board must notify local authorities, property owners, agricultural entities and other stakeholders about spraying plans, products and timelines. Other provisions include allowing cities and towns to opt out of mosquito control efforts if they provide a suitable alternative control plan; requiring the board after each spraying action to provide a written report summarizing efforts and details of products used to stakeholders; and creating a Mosquito Control for the 21st Century Task Force to develop a sustainable, long-term mosquito plan using input from a number of stakeholders and experts with the goals of protecting public health while minimizing environmental impacts. “As we enter peak mosquito season, I am proud to have worked on and passed urgent and comprehensive EEE legislation that enables the commonwealth to prevent and manage this mosquito borne illness,” said Rep. John Mahoney (D-Worcester). “This legislation thoughtfully addresses the concerns of public health experts, environmental health advocates, local boards of health and our municipalities as we work to mitigate this concerning public health matter.” “With this bill, we’re ensuring that the Department of Public Health can respond to the most imminent health concerns posed by EEE, while moving the commonwealth toward a more sustainable, comprehensive, and environmentally protective plan for the future,” said Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston). “Cases of EEE and WNV are on the rise and we need to be vigilant," said Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury). “Mosquitoes don’t stop at the town line, so having a coordinated, statewide approach is necessary. This legislation also ensures that voices of farmers, and the impacts on our water supplies and organic agriculture are included.” During the hearing on the original version of the legislation in May, many groups and individuals testified against the bill. They expressed concern about land, rivers and wetlands conservation, organic agriculture, wildlife and exposure to toxic chemicals. About 20 minutes after the House approved the bill, public health officials announced that this year’s first case of WNV has been found in mosquitoes collected in Belmont. No human or animal cases have yet been identified. The DPH has advised residents to protect themselves by using mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient; wearing long pants, a longsleeved shirt and socks when outdoors; keeping mosquitoes out of your home by repairing any holes in your screens and making sure they are tightly attached to all your doors and windows; and removing areas of standing water around your home. More details on how to protect yourself can be found at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/west-nile-virus-wnv (A “Yes" vote is for the bill.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes 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 brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of September 28-October 2, the House met for a total of 27 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 24 minutes. Mon. Sept. 28 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:26 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Tues. Sept. 29 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 30 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 1 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Fri. Oct. 2 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com ׉ 7cassandra://KuQRLnu7eXST_HKaeEmRjdGT4voeKB9yB4uRc3mpPM8${`̰_t,0_t,0 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://V8SdP2dVXj1H2bw3O4ulurVjNRhkNMm4yGCJatvTXWg `)׉ 7cassandra://AhpmOF5T1xuOTQFUfZIjt5chKHAUarN9Vp5jq839A_c͇`J׉ 7cassandra://OxLBEoQmTZig6vxEN5nl3x7JvafdGoKW-H0m3gWgGTE$&`̰׉ 7cassandra://JjQ5lyRj1I6JYMJGJZ2GkhwzLKo8lPsMyKCbrs9Hr5g8D͠_tƪ,0ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://9YW0xWv32bp3dg4bdRLLysNK08noLLZgRJSDqCDTZPME`)׉ 7cassandra://dbRvqh0mCsixqi0hXLEyK_vKkj-bjkXjAbrShUU06Ww͈`J׉ 7cassandra://CPY8aUxisgBPRJR8HCEJqEVwWF7gVb3P_Lx-0_Re2Gw%`̰׉ 7cassandra://Is0VaeQmZP0WwfUnFvOIBjhj5mBKG3m5iOTQhhrvazw ͠_tƪ,0ונ_tǪ,0݁с9ׁH:https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService.ׁ ׁ Јנ_tǪ,0܁Lс̩9ׁHhttp://www.cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ Јנ_tǪ,0ہA}9ׁHhttps://zoom.us/u/adaauZbbRvׁ ׁ Јנ_tǪ,0ځLl"9ׁHBhttps://zoom.us/j/97655300166?pwd=akFWQTFnZHNITEZwRTJmenBTYkxPQT09ׁ ׁ Јנ_tǪ,0ف1̮9ׁHhttp://melrosesymphony.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E"Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 OBITUARIES Jane E. Harlow 89, for - merly of M alden, died on October 2, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Ellen Carlson Harlow in 1957 and by her sister Louise in 1999. Ms. Harlow was an elegant, confident, “take charge” person from an early age. She started her career as a bank teller, eventually becoming the assistant to the bank’s president. In addition to her career, she competently handled many personal challenges, including the care of her mother with cancer and later her sister. She also provided regular blood transfusions for a close friend’s grandson. While Jane was a successful “career girl”, she also knew how to enjoy herself, partaking of all the culinary and cultural delights of Boston and cities throughout the world. She and her sister Louise traveled extensively, leaving her with many tales to tell in her later years. During retirement, Ms. Harlow volunteered with Mystic Valley Elder Services where she provided transportation and support. She was also an avid reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast, knitter and seamstress making many sets of doll clothes for charity functions before her vision deteriorated. She will be greatly missed by her remaining friends and family. The children and grandchildren of her close cousin Barbara are very thankful for all the happy hours she and Louise spent with them at the beach, eating Len Libby’s candies at the farm in Maine, playing card and board games and having tea parties with dolls. They would like to sincerely thank Larry of Atria Maplewood, Malden and the caring staff of Quarry Hill, Camden, ME for befriending, caring for and valuing Jane these past few years. For those of you who knew her, raise a glass of Scotch to honor an exceptionally fine woman. Services will be private per Ms. Harlow’s wish. Memorial donations may be made to melrosesymphony.org. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada), via remote hearing, on Petition 20-009 by Sweet Home Furniture for a variance of MCC 4.16.090.c.2.a Chapter 4 of the revised Ordinances of 2020 as amended of the City of Malden. Formerly known as Section 3.35.9.3.2.1 Chapter 3, of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 as Amended of the City of Malden, Sign Design Control Ordinances. Namely, Dimensional Controls for sign size, as per Plans SGER-032060-2019 at the property known as and numbered 54 Broadway, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 125-481-103 The hearing will be hosted by the City of Malden on Zoom and will be accessible to members of the public who are invited to attend and provide comments via remote participation by accessing the following link and/or telephone: Please click on the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97655300166?pwd=akFWQTFnZHNITEZwRTJmenBTYkxPQT09 Passcode: 323206 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16465189805,,97655300166#,,,0#,,323206# or +19294362866,,97655300166#,,,0#,, 323206# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 Webinar ID: 976 5530 0166 Passcode: 323206 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adaauZbbRv Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService. By: Nathaniel Cramer, Chair October 2 & 9, 2020 Edna G. (Duggan) LaFarge Of Mel - rose for - merly longtime res - iden t of Malden, at the age of 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Edna was born and raised in Somerville where she met and married her high school sweetheart Leo. They moved to Malden and raised their 5 daughters. Over the next 47 years of marriage their family grew, adding 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren to their family tree. After her husband’s passing, Edna later moved to Melrose where she would spend her remaining years living independently. She was able to remain independent until a recent fall when her daughters were able to keep her in her home and provide around-the-clock care. They will cherish this time spent with her in her last days. Edna was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years at the former Normandy House Nursing Home. She then went on to become a home health aide with Intercity Homemakers. Towards the end of her career she provided private inhome care for some wonderful people who considered her to be "like family." She truly enjoyed taking care of the elderly and those in need. Edna loved people. She always greeted anyone she met with a smile and a warm hello. She had good friends that remained close to her through the years. Her closest and most treasured friend, the late Camille Lane, with whom she raised her children in the same neighborhood, shared many fun trips, luncheons and memories. Edna loved to travel and loved trips to the casino. But her most favorite time was attending a musical or live concert with her daughters, family or friends. Her love of music, live shows and a pretty wardrobe ensemble will remain a treasured gift she has passed down to her daughters. After the tragic loss of her eldest daughter Linda in 2014, a high school classmate-the late Dominic Fucile contacted her to offer his condolences of her recent loss. Dominic and her went on to have a loving relationship and shared a brief one-year courtship that brought Edna much joy and happiness in light of her recent loss. She was devastated after his passing just one year after they reconnected. She often talked of Domenic with a smile and sweet memory. Edna will fondly be remembered by anyone who knew her as someone who saw only the good in people. Her resilient, upbeat and shining attitude is a gift she radiated any time she was near. She was incredibly proud of her daughters and grandkids and was their biggest cheerleader; always offering a sound piece of positive advice and support. May her generous and kind spirit live on in all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Edna was predeceased by her beloved husband Leo C. LaFarge. She is survived by her late sister Marie Sullivan, daughters Judy A. Sinclair and her loving companion James George of Peabody, Carol A. Ciacera and her husband Charles of Middleton, Patricia A. LaFarge of Melrose, Diane M. Alexander and her husband Glenn of Reading, and the late Linda M. LaFarge. Her grandchildren Frank Addonizio, Jason Palani, Kevin Sinclair, Matthew Croucher-Sinclair, Stephanie Sinclair, Angela Gusso, Nicole Ciardi, Felicia DiSalvatore, Anthony Ciacera, Christian Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Scott Alexander, the late Victoria Rose Alexander and 6 great grandchildren. Gifts in her memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St., #19, Malden, MA 02148. Joan M. Greenberg A longtime resident of Malden passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Boston after a brief illness. Joan was born in Cambridge in 1949, the daughter of Donald and Eleanor Davis. She was raised in Cambridge, and graduated from Cambridge High and Latin with the Class of 1968. She was active and athletic while at school, and was part of the high school’s championship basketball team. She also continued to play tennis and handball for many years. She was very committed to her job as a Para-professional for the City of Malden’s school department, working with special needs children at the Linden and Beebe Schools, and her loving devotion to and affection for the children with whom she worked made a big difference in many of their lives. She also dedicated her time after school to working with children at the YMCA. In 1991, Joan married her sweetheart, Chester A. Greenberg, and the two settled down in Malden together raising their family. They shared nearly 30 years of marriage together until Chester’s passing last year. Joan enjoyed going to the beach, and was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed taking care of others, and kept a welcome, open home where family and friends were always welcome. She was a devoted mother of Patrick Greenberg of Whitinsville, and step-mother of Christopher Greenberg of Dorchester and Marie Greenberg of East Boston, Cherished sister of Sandra Chase of Billerica, Thomas Davis of Billerica, Ellen Desrosiers of WA, Wayne Davis of Grafton, Nancy Davis-Nicosia of Boston. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Chester, and her brother, Stephen Davis. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to: Malden Public Schools, 77 Salem St, Malden MA 02148, In Memory of Joan Greenberg. ׉ 7cassandra://OxLBEoQmTZig6vxEN5nl3x7JvafdGoKW-H0m3gWgGTE$&`̰_t,0׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 17 Child care crisis: hope for parents during pandemic A pilot program providing working-class families with affordable child care services – available during nonstandard hours when parents are most in need – was recently announced by the Care That Works Coalition. The Coalition “is a new campaign convened by Community Labor United that seeks to bring community-based organizations and labor unions together to confront the child care crisis in Massachusetts,” according to the Coalition’s website. “The pilot program marks an important step in creating solutions that ease the child care challenges that working families face, which are now more severe than ever,” said Community Labor United Deputy Director Lindsay McCluskey. “This program will be critical in ensuring that residents can get back to work or pursue good jobs with the support they need when it comes to child care. We hope that the pilot can model our vision of what the child care system should look like: one that truly supports working-class families and child care providers.” Parents spoke about their struggle to access child care services and the resulting challenges it causes. “Before we connected with a provider through this Program, I couldn’t find child care that matched with our work hours,” said Christina Morris, a parent of four and a member of the Carpenters Union. “The unfortunate reality is that my situation is not unique. It is a present challenge faced by parents everywhere as a result of our inaccessible and unaffordable child care system. This challenge has only multiplied since the pandemic hit. We need programs like the one that Care That Works launched. We need programs that build a system accessible for all working families, which supports the careers of working parents by providing them child care, when they need it.” Child care providers, including family child care providers, were already struggling before the pandemic and were dealt a devastating blow by COVID-19. Child care remains an economic necessity for working families, especially as more sectors of the economy begin to reopen. This pilot program uses an online platform, Carina Care, to connect families looking for high-quality child care in their area with providers. Details of the pilot were shared in a Facebook Live virtual press conference. A recording can be viewed at @CareThatWorksMA. “It can be challenging for parents to find child care right now,” said Maria Esteves, a child care provider in Roslindale. “As child care providers, we want to do everything we can to provide safe, quality care for families, and Carina is a tool that allows us to do that.” Massachusetts child care is among the most expensive in the country. Public subsidies cover only a small portion of the cost, and eligible families face long waiting lists. The Commonwealth has imposed increasingly high standards on child care providers, but these providers’ wages remain low. The CHILD | SEE PAGE 19 RESERVED SPECIAL POWERS OF APPOINTMENT principal upon the death of the lifetime beneficiary or the person who the real estate was deeded to) has a vested remainder interest subject to divestment. If the SPOA is never exercised, the remainder person will end up taking title as originally planned. The pure definition of a Often times, individuals decide to transfer assets in order to protect them against a possible nursing home stay. Due to the risk of losing assets, transfers often occur prior to when the transferor would prefer. An often-used technique used in drafting to create a bigger incentive for such transfers is the insertion of a provision in a deed or in an irrevocable Trust reserving a limited or special power of appointment (SPOA). A SPOA is a power which enables someone at a later date to change the original disposition of the real estate if a deed is the relevant document or the Trust principal if an irrevocable Trust is the relevant document. The SPOA is reserved by the individual transferring an interest in real estate or transferring any type of property to an irrevocable Trust. In 2017, the Massachusetts Appeals Court in the case of Skye v. Hession held that a deed containing such a reserved SPOA was a valid transfer. The remainder person (the person receiving the Trust SPOA is that it cannot be exercised in favor of the person creating the power, his creditors, his estate, or the creditors of his estate. This is important for MassHealth purposes in order to not have the underlying asset(s) countable for eligibility purposes. The MassHealth applicant’s spouse should also be excluded as a person who might benefit from the exercise of the SPOA. As long as the property in question is vested in persons other than the applicant or spouse, and as long as neither of them have any power to revest the property in themselves, the property should be deemed transferred for purposes of beginning the five year look back period. If nursing home level care is not needed within five years from the date of transfer, the property should be protected. Furthermore, any subsequent exercise of the SPOA itself after the five- year period has elapsed should in no way create any additional period of MassHealth ineligibility. 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. 1. On Oct. 9, 1604, Supernova 1604 (also called Kepler’s Supernova) was discovered – the only known supernova in what galaxy? 2. How many sides does a decagon have? 3. From 1958-1991 Bobby Fischer was the youngest international grand master in what game? 4. On Oct. 10, 1966, what “pocket symphony” song by The Beach Boys was released that used an electro-theremin? 5. What nursery rhyme ends with “The cheese stands alone”? 6. Which month has had the most presidential inaugurations? 7. What author of “Out of My League” and “Paper Lion” was called “The Professional Amateur”? 8. On Oct. 11, 1844, what Pennsylvania entrepreneur was born who started out selling bottled horseradish and once said, “Make all you can honestly; save all you can prudently; give all you can wisely”? 9. Which Native American tribe has the largest reservation? 10. “The Emerald City” is the original title of what children’s book? 11. What mining state has a state capital reception room nicknamed the Gold Room? 12. On Oct. 12, 1928, what Boston hospital became the first to use an iron lung – for an eight-year-old girl? 13. What is the Aurora Borealis also called? 14. On Oct. 13, 1908, Margaret Travers Symons became the first female to speak in the UK’s Houses of Parliament – on what topic? 15. What is the official state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Mississippi? 16. In what decade did the TV shows “The Dating Game,” “Password” and “Jeopardy!” start? 17. The Jacques Brel song “Ne me quitte pas” has had 1,545 cover songs; what is its most common English name? 18. On Oct. 14, 1947, the first U.S. air pollution control program was established where? 19. In what song is “a land called Honalee”? 20. On Oct. 15, 2003, what became the third country to send a human into space? ANSWERS 1. The Milky Way 2. 10 3. Chess 4. “Good Vibrations” 5. “The Farmer in the Dell” 6. March 7. George Plimpton 8. Henry J. Heinz 9. The Navajo 10. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” 11. Utah 12. Boston Children’s Hospital 13. The Northern Lights 14. “Votes for Women” 15. Mockingbird 16. The 1960s 17. “If You Go Away” 18. Los Angeles – the L.A. County Air Pollution Control District 19. “Puff, the Magic Dragon” 20. 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My 75-year-old mother shares a lot of misinformation with her family and friends that she sees on Facebook. I’ve talked to her about it, but for some reason she has a diffi cult time deciphering real news from fake news and propaganda. Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately, the digital misinformation problem your mom is experiencing is not uncommon. According to researchers from Princeton and New York University, people aged 65 and older are up to seven times more likely to share fake news and dubious links on social media than their younger counterparts. Why? There are several theories. The fi rst is that many seniors started using social media sites like Facebook only within the past fi ve or six years and may lack the digital literacy skills to identify false or misleading content. Some other possible theories are that most seniors experience some cognitive decline as they age, making them more likely to fall for hoaxes. Many older Americans also suff er from chronic loneliness which can cause them to share misinformation as an attempt to make connections with other people. And studies have shown that older people are generally more trusting than younger generations, which can make them more gullible. All this is particularly concerning now as we sit in the midst of a global health pandemic and a 2020 election season, both of which are ripe with misinformation, rumors and conspiracy theories. And seniors are prime targets of this false/misleading information because they are much more likely to vote than their younger cohorts and are much more vulnerable to getting sick and dying if they contract COVID-19. Where to Get Help To help your mom detect and combat online misinformation there are several great resources she can turn to that off er free courses and tips. One is MediaWise for Seniors, a project of the Poynter Institute, which off ers two free online courses to help seniors detect and combat online misinformation – see Poynter.org/ mediawise-for-seniors. The fi rst four-week course has already fi lled up, but your mom can still enroll in a self-directed course called “Hands-On Lessons to Separate Fact and Fiction Online.” It is hosted by Christiane Amanpour and Joan Lunden, and is scheduled to begin Sept. 24, but she can take the course anytime. In addition, Poynter has worked with AARP to produce Fact Tracker interactive videos and a webinar on spotting and fi ltering misinformation at AARP.org/facttracker. Some other free course options you should look into include Senior Planet, which is off ering a one-hour online course on “How to Spot Fake News” at SeniorPlanet.org. The News Literacy Project that provides the Checkology virtual classroom, which was initially created for middle and high school students, is now off ering an independent learners option that is ideal for older adults – see Get.Checkology.org. Their lessons will help your mom detect the diff erence between news, opinion and propaganda. Coursera, a free world-wide online learning platform, which off ers an in-depth six-week course called “Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens,” which she can access at Coursera.org/learn/news-literacy. There are also many good websites, like PolitiFact.com, Snopes.com and FactCheck.org that will let your mom fact check a story to help her identify fact versus fi ction. These sites have most likely already fact-checked the latest viral claim to pop up in her news feed. 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. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL HEARING Malden Community Preservation Committee Notice is hereby given that the City of Malden Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at 6:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada), via remote hearing, at which members of the public are invited to attend to participate and provide comments on community preservation project ideas for the upcoming FY2021 funding cycle, in the areas of affordable housing, open space/ recreation, and historical preservation that would benefit the City of Malden: Call to Order CPC Presentation Public Comment Survey Close of Meeting Call for Adjournment If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 The hearing will be hosted by the City of Malden on Zoom and will be accessible to members of the public who are invited to attend and provide comments via the following link and/or telephone: Internet Link: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/98994825796?pwd=RjBEUTh2RjVMOTJJN0xOMWVPTTND QT09 Passcode: 769173 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465189805,,98994825796#,,,,,,0#,,769173# or +19294362866,,989 94825796#,,,,,,0#,,769173# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 Webinar ID: 989 9482 5796 Passcode: 769173 International numbers available: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/u/ac0jlCUDth For further information, please contact the City of Malden Community Preservation Committee via email at maldencpc@cityofmalden.org October 9 & 16, 2020 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Nicely renovated and maintained 6 room Colonial offers 2-3 bedrooms, the 1st floor bedroom wall was removed to create a large, beautiful family room - buyer can re-install wall to bring back 3rd bedroom, 2 updated baths, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stylish, subway backsplash, dining area, newer flooring and slider to updated sunroom leading to deck, formal dining room, bedrooms have sitting room/walk-in closets, central air, security system, updated gas hot water (2020), updated gas heat with NEST (2013), oversized driveway, one car garage, large, level lot, conveniently located between Saugus Center and Cliftondale Square. 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And many child care programs and those who operate them have struggled to remain open and meet new COVID-19 requirements. “Being in the construction industry and being in an apprenticeship program that demands very early hours, I knew child care was going to be a difficult road ahead,” said Matthew Hamilton, a single parent and IBEW Local 103 apprentice. “My prior experience was that child care facilities don’t open up any earlier than 7:30 a.m. My situation is that I don’t have friends or family close by who could help me fill that early morning gap, when I leave for work and he needs to go to school. Care That Works has made a tremendous difference in that regard. They have maintained contact with me through the whole pandemic and have made a difference in me and my son’s life.” The pilot program will: • Be affordable to working-class families • Be accessible at times when families most need care • Provide living wages and benefits to child care providers • Promote child care as a public good and collective responsibility • Place parents and providers at the center of decision-making tables The Coalition’s pilot program FOR RENT!! 350 Revere Beach Blvd., Unit 3-3X, Revere Beach The St. George Condominiums & Beach Club will connect parents and providers via Carina Care. This Carina project is a partnership to provide quality, licensed child care to working families. Local child care providers regularly update their profiles and current openings so that families in need of child care can search providers, find available care and contact providers quickly and easily. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the SEIU Education and Support Fund, along with Carina, are sponsoring this joint effort to bring together families and care providers. The Coalition is comprised of unions and other organizations coming together to work toward an affordable and accessible child care system that addresses the impacts of COVID-19 on child care providers statewide. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Invitation to Bid Plumbing Services MHA #091420 MHA is accepting sealed bids for an indefinite quantity contract to perform intermittent plumbing services at various properties owned and operated by the MHA, for a minimum term of one (1) year, extending up to a maximum term of five (5) consecutive years, all awards to be made subject to funding and in the MHA’s sole discretion. Bid documents are available October 14, 2020 by email request at: efahey@maldenhousing.org or at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148, Bids will be received at that address until November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Bidding procedure shall be in accordance with CFR 85.36; M.G.L. c. 30b, M.G.L. c. 149. Bidder’s written questions will be received until 3:00 pm, 11/16/20 at 3:00 pm at efahey@maldenhousing.org with all questions. October 9, 2020 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Divison Docket No. MI20P2592EA Estate of: Joseph H. Sheehan, Sr. Date of Death: March 18, 2020 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE 2 Bed, 2 Bath Luxury Condominium, Nicely Renovated w/ Panoramic Ocean Views Situated Directly on Revere Beach, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walnut Cabinets, Bamboo Floors, Garage Parking, Indoor Pool, Steps to Beach, Turn Key Realty LLC, 350 Revere Beach Blvd., Unit 3-3A Revere, MA 02151 / Principal Broker Ken Celano Call: 781-264-3992 / Email: kcelano@turnkeyboston.com REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Lee, Harry Sin, Jonathan H Chen, Kehan Luu, Hieu D Rudy, Jane Ramos, Jesus Das, Deepak Cammarata, Diane M Patton, Samantha A Lane, Annabel BUYER2 Kwok, Meiling Bowman, Alec D Nguyen, Phuong T Ravi, Kavita SELLER1 Gori FT Nwadibia, Nongkoh Kafle, Bir Messina, Warren R Mcmorrow, Paul M Parada-DeRamos, Dina E R Marenshi T Earle, Bruce C Lopez, John Patton, Robert A Swiatynski, Walter Grant, Mark T SELLER2 Gori, Jason Nepal, Nisha Messina, Joan M To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Patricia A. Sheehan of Malden, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Patricia A. Sheehan of Malden, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. October 9, 2020 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 61 Beltran St 24 Dodge St 57-59 Home St 41-43 Bartlett St Mcmorrow, Maggie A 18 Presley St Marenghi, Rose Earle, Patricia M Lopez, Jennie Grant, Kelly E 83-85 Highland Ave 31 Lodgen Ct #2C 133-135 Columbia St 20-30 Daniels St #306 48 Grimshaw St CITY Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 18.09.2020 18.09.2020 18.09.2020 17.09.2020 17.09.2020 17.09.2020 16.09.2020 16.09.2020 16.09.2020 15.09.2020 PRICE $783 000,00 $710 000,00 $675 000,00 $750 000,00 $536 000,00 $725 000,00 $345 000,00 $310 000,00 $389 000,00 $630 000,00 ׉ 7cassandra://gGtMpSffANfuHZuCGE5Da4N1ITUf2jsiGtxRB4679NE'`̰_t,0_t,0 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://qyvK-lvvcnwe322P4CBqbsJ-PGppjVPvQKt59XqxrdY{`)׉ 7cassandra://IHdaBQHdTTpkMAO0OrHLU-fyiShTtS36KkgrsKlifvc͠`J׉ 7cassandra://n21iOAl-ZOw-4rVv1hUd8VDci_51yKOx5Td7NvC77Mk1`̰׉ 7cassandra://eSbod8b_OIuRyFT47vsxfFVgstt0oo103EVMjoY8WDo$=͠_tȪ,0ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://NnaILmpT2VaJyb7egQX-0vucuvU1gKMI33RI3Qtnx40`)׉ 7cassandra://fnA3A1bl-4Fub3zQsjHB0YZqR3BugVFNqPnMIA97-SQ͔j`J׉ 7cassandra://G-Zmbdn7Y-bYMEQhR2SEvzCnBpbPxnD-Kt48oomeTKA.`̰׉ 7cassandra://-aDpWgqFM0ZedjCVPij3BM1lobWNp04V4Pl19rOC4Lg͠_tȪ,0נ_tȪ,0 OB̥9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E\Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 ~Handyman Services~ •Plumbing •Electric •Ceiling Fans •Waterheaters + More Call Tom 781-324-2770 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Construction Help Wanted Seeking Full-Time Laborers Basic construction knowledge, MA Drivers License with clean driving record a must. 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This October will mark Rosemary’s 75th birthday celebration – described by her adoring daughter Kaitlin as both “the kindest person and the most giving person you will ever meet” and that she has touched more lives in her years on earth than she could possibly imagine. Rosemary! We salute you! Tanti auguri per il tuo compleanno! “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 friend, the end”...I know it seems like, week after week, I am wishing Richie Cremone a quick recovery from this ailment or a quick recovery from that ailment. Mediocre minds surmise the ulterior motive might be his world-famous chicken soup. That is a boldfaced lie that I fi rmly deny! No doubt alternative facts spread by the envious and ill-informed. Yes, there is a quart of chicken soup occasionally gifted to me from Richie, but my thoughts and prayers for his quick recoveries are sincerely held. Always. So, with that said, I wish you the speediest of recoveries on your latest setback, my friend. With all the new parts they are putting inside you, Richie, you’re going to outlive them all, dude! Imagine that! Even your sidekick and longtime companion Peter “you only live once, and the way I live, once is enough” Robinson. Postscript: Just as an aside, I think all will agree that there is nothing better on one of these cool fall nights than a hot bowl of chicken soup. Just sayin... JOIN OUR TEAM “We seek a quality box truck driver and mover for vending equipment. Full time plus OT available. Good pay and good benefits. Must pass drug test and have a clean driving record. Apply in person Monday-Friday 9am-4pm at 83 Broadway, Malden, MA. No phone calls please.” * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Tom’s Seal Coating Call Gary: 978-210-4012 Rockport - $599,000 38 Main St., Saugus (617) 877-4553 mangorealtyteam.com Saugus - $979,000 This magnificent and spectacular home thrives with much to offer. Beyond the foyer splits where the residence features 4 to 5 bedroom and COMMERCIAL USE. The residential area is perfect for memorable entertaining and holidays. The kitchen is spacious with 6 burner Wolf stove, double oven, quartz countertops, along with Brazilian hardwood floors. The first floor offers a master bedroom with sitting area that includes pocket doors separating the master bath and large custom walk-in closet. This mixed-use sits on a level one acre that offers a fish pond, stone patio, professional landscape, 2 car garage, fenced in yard and more. Enjoy easy access to Major Routes, Transportation, Shopping, Restaurants, Boston and more. Rather than just a home, this property offers a lifestyle. Fluent in Chinese, Cantonese and Italian! Middleton ~ Meet Our Agents ~ This gorgeous, open floor, modern home is perfect for entertaining. Includes New: granite countertops, kitchen cabinets, S.S. appliances, & gleaming hardwood floors. This charming home is located near Rockport’s Historic Village, downtown, commuter rail, public transportation, walking trails, beaches, parks, shops, restaurants, and more! Wakefield - $599,000 Sue Palomba Barry Tam Lea Doherty Patrick Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Carl Greenler Call (617) 877-4553 for a Free Market Analysis! Wakefield Charming 3 bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the highway. Attractive 3 bedroom rental with granite countertops, living room fireplace and washer and dryer hookup. This property includes two car parking with close proximity to the center of town with quick access to major routes, shopping and more! NEW LISTING! - Presenting this 3-4 bedroom grand entrance Colonial with a big sun porch in the front. Beautiful hdw floors. Offers eat-in kit w/ gran. cntr tops. Family rm has fireplace w/ sliding doors to the deck. Lge level yd w/ addl. LOT of 3,492 sq. ft. One car garage, deck, driveway & more. Walk to Lake Qt., comtr. rail and mins supermkts. Melrose Beautiful 1 bedroom condo in the heart of downtown Melrose, wonderful dining and convenient transportation at your fingertips. JUST SOLD! JUST SOLD! ׉ 7cassandra://qw1NTWyj0pZ0fO4KDkZP9isgz6oIjJQIV1T5K58JuKk/q`̰_t,0׉E[THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 23 # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE CarpenitoRealEstate.com View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - Free Standing Building with off street parking, half bath, kitchenette area, spacious, corner lot, conveniently located just outside of Cliftondale Square.......................................................................$329,900. SAUGUS - 1st AD Perfectly located 10 rm., 3-4 bdrm. Col., this one-owner home offers granite kit. w/dining area, dining rm., lvrm. w/fp., 1st flr. familyrm., hrdwd. floors, 27’ master bdrm. w/private bath, finished lower level with au-pair suite, great for extended fam., AG pool, lg. lot, cul-de-sac location................$789,000. SAUGUS - 1st AD LAST BUILDABLE lot left in TWIN SPRINGS ESTATE! 20,000 sq. ft. ready to go. Located in million dollar neighborhood! Great opportunity!....................................................................................$375,000. SAUGUS - 1st AD Nicely renovated 6 room, 2-3 bedroom Colonial offers 2 full baths, sunroom, central air, security system, updated gas heat, 1 car detached garage, large, lot, convenient location...................$449,900. CHELSEA - Admirals Hill offers this 5 rm., 2 bdrm., 2 full bath condo, features include newer granite kit. w/stainless steel, primary bdrm. w/private bath and access to balcony, in-unit laundry hook-up, cent. air, 2 parking spaces, additional storage, pool, tennis – great unit – great complex...............$415,000. SAUGUS - Mixed use property offers 8 residential rms. w/2 full baths, open floor plan, finished 3rd floor, central air, updated gas heat PLUS two offices and half bath, corner lot with parking, handicap access, Saugus Center loc. Live & work from one location!...................................$589,900. SAUGUS - Affordable 1 bedroom single family offers updated full bath, replacement windows, newer flooring, farmer’s porch, corner lot with storage shed, great condo alternative!..........................................$349,900. WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! SAUGUS - 1st AD A better location is hard to find! This 1.85 acres of raw land lends to a superb opportunity to develop a wonderful nbrhd. you would be proud to call home. Located on the Wakefield line among million dollar homes - vacant land is rare and in high demand. Don’t miss this chance!.....$600,000. SAUGUS - PERFECTLY located 7 rm. NE style Col. offers 3 bdrms., 1.5 baths, updated granite kit., lvrm., dnrm. w/slider to deck, AMAZING 23’ 1st fl. family rm. w/gas fireplace, great open fl. plan, hrdwd. flooring on 1st floor, Iron Works Location. A must see!!.........................$599,900. LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck..........$570,000 WAKEFIELD CONDO ~ 3 rooms, 1 bed, 1 bath, newly renovated, SS appliances, granite, high ceilings, deeds parking, pets allowed ....... $269,900 SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 WAKEFIELD ~ New construction duplex. 3 bed, 2.5 baths, 2400 sq feet, garage under, central AC, Gas heat, fireplace living room............. Call Keith Littlefield for pricing REVERE BEACH ~ Condo, 2 beds, 2 baths, quartz counters, SS appliances, central AC, beautiful ocean views, indoor pool, gym, sauna...... $394,900 SAUGUS ~ Birch Pond Estates. 3 bed, 3 bath split, Vaulted ceilings, finished walkout lower level, gas heat, central AC, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, sprinkler system, manicured grounds.................... $729,000 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900 SAUGUS ~ Oversized split entry, stainless appliances, granite counters, great location, large 3 season sun room. in-law apartment... $644,900 Call Rhonda Combe For all your real estate needs!! 781-706-0842 MELROSE ~ Single family, 4 bed, 2 full bath, SS appliances, new gas heat, quartz counters, Central AC, Garage under...................$650,000 LAND FOR SALE SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!! Call Eric Rosen for all your real estate needs. 781-223-0289 SOLD SOLD UNDER CONTRACT ׉ 7cassandra://de6wQE2KvNfTAELdvExQ6IbtU65uG-vUqkseSSHbxro/P`̰_t,0_t,0 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://A6H9pAl87HcDNdshaSicgDIK0PKJNz1EREb1y3YRniIQ`)׉ 7cassandra://AwVVdwoNtfPEV2_VdwfSeErEnXF-ozS8jyTGd3tjoGU͐`J׉ 7cassandra://K43p1OtrEyU5uTPOH_2p9-ssyvBLt1NY67yIjpzzZZU-o`̰׉ 7cassandra://4GRMlzzOnY5Qdr-ohD6CPdZEvhxbANhuU-9gogsaaW0&|.͠_tɪ,1נ_tɪ,1[")9ׁHhttp://www.jrs-properties.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E iPage 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 9, 2020 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Happy Sandy Juliano Broker/President Columbus Day! REVERE RENTAL - AVAILABLE OCT. 1 - CALL OR TEXT MARIA 781-808-6877 NEW LISTING BY NORMA NEW LISTING BY SANDY NEW LISTING BY SANDY UNDER AGREEMENT! 67 CLARENCE ST., EVERETT 6 ROOM SINGLE WITH FINISHED BASEMENT NEW PRICE! $549,900 LISTED BY SANDY UNDER AGREEMENT! SINGLE FAMILY 39 LEXINGTON ST., EVERETT $725,000 NEW LISTING BY NORMA TWO FAMILY 45-47 SYCAMORE ST., EVERETT $724,900 NEW LISTING BY MARIA OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCT. 11, 2020 12:00-2:00 834 BROADWAY, EVERETT $550,000 OCT. 11, 2020 12:00-1:30 32 WESTOVER ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $479,900 JRS WELCOMES MIKE MATARAZZO AS NEW AGENT Sandy Juliano, President of JRS Properties, Inc., is happy to announce that Michael Matarazzo has joined the JRS team as an agent. Michael is one of Everett’s most recognizable citizens having served on the City Council and as City Clerk. He is also considered by many as the City’s “unofficial” City Historian. “Adding someone, like Michael, who has a long history of public service in the City of Everett, reinforces our commitment to providing our clients with agents who know the people and communities that we serve”, said Ms. Juliano. JRS has been Everett’s premier real estate office since 2003 and continues to serve their clients with the personal touch and local knowledge too often missing from the large franchise agencies. At JRS, Michael will join his wife, Denise (Paratore) who has been an associate there since 2005; in addition to working as a paraprofessional in the Everett Public Schools. “Michael and Denise are great together and make an unbeatable team,” added Sandy. JRS Properties is located at 433 Broadway in Everett. Potential clients can also reach the office by calling (617) 544-6274. 25 HAWKES ST., SAUGUS SINGLE FAMILY $449,900 LISTED BY NORMA UNDER AGREEMENT! Mixed use building, Malden 3 commercial and one residential unit $1,200,000 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 Open Daily From 10:0 Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate :0 00 AM 5:00 PM www.jrs-properties.com Follow Us On: 617.544.6274 Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Michael Matarazzo -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent ׉ 7cassandra://K43p1OtrEyU5uTPOH_2p9-ssyvBLt1NY67yIjpzzZZU-o`̰_t,0׈E_t,0_t,0 P,Malden Advocate 10/09/20Malden Advocate 10/09/20_t.|gQ