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Vol. 35, No. 30 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, July 31, 2026 State Senate candidates share visions on safe, effective transit, transportation in 5th Middlesex District communities ‘Malden Safe Streets’ hosts candidates forum on pressing topics in this and other communities By Steve Freker I t comes up every time he meets with constituents, becoming a central topic of discussion. “They just do not feel they can safely cross our streets,” Carey McDonald said. “We have to act, we must work to have safety sensibility,” McDonald, one of three candidates for Fifth Middlesex District state senator added, at a recent Candidates Forum hosted by Malden Safe Streets. The Candidates Forum, focusing on the topic of transportation, was hosted outdoors in front of Bay State Cohousing, 368 Pleasant St., Malden. Noah Tuke, a Malden Safe Streets board member and Ward 1 resident, served as moderator. McDonald, who is a third-term Malden Councillor at-Large, was joined by fellow candidates, thirdterm state Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-32nd Middlesex) and Ryan O’Malley, a six-term Malden City Councillor (Ward 4). This is Rep. Lipper-Garabedian’s first campaign for state Senate as well as Councillor McDonald’s and Councillor O’Malley’s first campaigns for state office. The three candidates are vying for the open Carey McDonald Kate Lipper-Garabedian seat created when longtime state Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) announced he would not seek a third term earlier this year. The Fifth Middlesex District comprises the cities of Malden and MelSPEED CAMERAS: Legislation to bring speeddetecting cameras for school, safety & construction zones in Mass. passes major hurdle Mass. Senate includes provisions for communities to use speed cameras in major, $575M economic development bill By Steve Freker S peed-detecting cameras could become a reality in the Commonwealth of Mass. after the state Senate approved the inclusion of a provision to allow the use of these devices by local communities. Last Thursday Mass. state senators added to a $575 million economic development bill a provision that would permit automated cameras in school zones and other designated “safety zones,” as well as near active highway construction sites, across the state. Drivers found on camera going 11 are located near schools, playgrounds, parks, daycare centers and senior housing. Speed limits are usually lowered to 20 mph to protect people on foot or bicycles. Judging by the climate of Speed-detecting cameras may be coming to Massachusetts in the near future due to some legislation at the state level. (Courtesy Photo) miles per hour over the posted limit would face fines between $25 and $100. “Designated safety zones” transportation safety discussions in the communities in this region, they could very well be coming here to the Advocate readership cities and towns of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus. In all of these communities, advocates, elected officials and many citizens have made transCAMERAS | SEE PAGE 9 From left to right: Clean Water Fund's Youth Engagement Program Manager, Omesa Mokaya; awardee Kidus Tsige; and Clean Water Fund’s Youth Program & Coalition Co-Manager, Eben Bein. (Photo credit Angela Rowlings) Special to The Advocate K idus Tsige, a sophomore at Malden High School, was honored with Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund’s Youth STUDENT | SEE PAGE 5 rose, the towns of Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield and precincts 1, 2, 3 and 8 in Winchester. The three candidates, all Democrats — Lipper-Garabedian, McDonald and O’Malley — will square off on Ryan O’Malley Tuesday, September 1, in the Democratic Primary Election, a rare pre-Labor Day voting day. Malden Safe Streets is a local TRANSIT | SEE PAGE 7 Malden High School student honored by Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund ׉ 0s3://TY1XH8Yb3nstzbR5UD-6mJ92HgIWR7Ks_HXkRhpfr8U72`jkf*2jkf*2 rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://llbc5euDRd3qEKZwg78MjKHNk9Z5rLavxret8JqGmcA`'p׉ 0s3://w3IM9u1vAa4yqFl4_tDKNTQq3rMOy1zOYr659SweZeoͳq`׉ 0s3://7SRzuVJ5CL2Hb1rHr3GUf9faIYhXlMKh2WmPSRoIlZo6`jkf*2טUUru׉׉ 0s3://08DapZaXlpGkwCrpG2NwmEO8CISdI48cicISSildW94`'p׉ 0s3://VQRDgcDANkkALKwYDkXP1EzpR9cajL9P-Adqrx9OMm8ͥ`׉ 0s3://skpbQo8H0j29ZG5Q6zqn9TFptZrG98ubyO_6oEGnkLk1`jkf*2נjkf*2Z9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉E hPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 Mass. Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development visits MSYEP worksite Mayor celebrates Disability Pride Month MSYEP workers with MTEC Coordinator Cathy MacMullin (far left), Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones (left of Mayor), Mayor Gary Christenson (wearing tie) and MSYEP Coordinator Aaron Olapade (far right) Special to The Advocate T he City of Malden recently welcomed Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a visit to the Malden Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP), recognizing the program’s success in preparing young people for the workforce through meaningful employment opportunities. During the visit, Secretary Jones toured a community worksite and met with participants to hear firsthand about their experiences, the skills they have developed and their career goals. The visit highlighted the impact of youth employment programs in providing valuable workplace experience while strengthening the local community. MYSEP connects hundreds of young residents each summer with paid positions across municipal departments, nonprofit organizations, schools and local businesses. Through these experiences, participants develop professional skills, build confidence and explore career pathways. The City of Malden thanks Secretary Jones for recognizing the achievements of its youth and the worksite partners who make the program possible. Pictured from left to right: City Council President Amanda Linehan, Mayor Gary Christenson, Disability Commission Chair “Chuks Ezewuzie,” Malden Disability Commission Clerk/ADA Compliance Officer Maria Luise, Commissioner Lisa Picardi and Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor. (Courtesy photo) A t a recent ceremony hosted by the City of Malden’s Disability Commission, Mayor Gary Christenson recognized July as “Disability Pride Month” — celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The celebration showed Malden’s commitment to raise awareness, acknowledge rights and foster the empowerment of individuals with disabilities within the city. The event included a program led by the Chair of the Commission, Chukwuka “Chuks” Ezewuzie, who shared information about the meaning of Disability Pride Month and its importance to the community. The celebration also included a flag raising and refreshments following the flag raising. Disability Pride Month aims to create an atmosphere of understanding, support and respect for people of all abilities and also highlight their exceptional talents and achievements across all spheres of life. “I am truly grateful to Disability Commission Chair Chuks Ezewuzie for his continued advocacy and all the members of the Commission for their leadership in creating a more equitable and accessible city.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma ׉ 0s3://7SRzuVJ5CL2Hb1rHr3GUf9faIYhXlMKh2WmPSRoIlZo6`jkf*2׉E,THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 ~ OP-ED ~ Page 3 Transparency Matters: Why I Will Always Speak Up for Open Government By Karen Colón Hayes A s your At-Large Councilor, I have championed open government and transparency since the day I was elected. One of my first requests upon joining the Council was to update our policy to ensure that all meetings (including committees) are recorded and made accessible online. I also submitted a proposal requiring quarterly reviews of executive session minutes so we all can remain informed about ongoing litigation. For the past four years, I have shared meeting agendas along with my thoughts and invited your feedback each week because your input matters. You are the people I serve. I have also consistently advocated for publicly posting job openings, including positions on Karen Colón Hayes boards and commissions, and I share every job posting I receive with my constituents. With that in mind, I want to provide you with an update regarding a recent open-meeting-law decision. A few months ago, the mayor attempted to bypass the election process for Malden’s representative on the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee by placing his nominee on the City Council agenda. This would have circumvented the established procedure, which requires a joint appointment by the City Council and School Committee when a vacancy occurs. The School Committee was also not aware that the item had been added to the council agenda. In light of the Open Meeting Law, I immediately contacted the council president and several colleagues (less than a quorum) to express my strong opposition and requested that the item be removed. Unfortunately, it remained on the agenda. Ultimately, I was pleased that a majority of the Council agreed the proper process needed to be followed. The matter was referred to the Personnel Committee with a note that the School Committee must be involved. The appropriate procedure was then followed, including public interviews, and the School Committee voted publicly on the candidate who would represent Malden. During this process, concerns were raised with the City Solicitor that I may have reached a quorum while communicating with colleagues. The City Solicitor determined that I had not reached a quorum and therefore had not violated the Open Meeting Law. However, Councillor Sica challenged that determination and referred the matter to the state. I had no objection and supported the decision, because we are all here to learn. If I had violated the quorum requirements, I wanted to know so I could improve. The state recently issued its decision and determined that a quorum had been reached. I learned that a quorum can be created through a chain reaction of communications. A couple of councillors contacted me, and even though we may not have discussed the specific issue, the appearance that we might have done so was sufficient. The City Council has faced situations like this before, but this serves as an important reminder of how easily a quorum can be reached. However, I want to be clear: I will not be bullied or coerced into remaining silent when I see actions that undermine our democracy—especially when they seek to take a vote away from the people. You can always count on me to speak up, speak out, and use my voice to protect your rights. 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Legislature enact early literacy bill to boost student reading proficiency Special to The Advocate O n June 18, 2026, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to enact legislation to strengthen early literacy education for young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practic8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! es.After enactment, this legislation was signed into law on June 26, 2026, by Governor Maura Healey. 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The legislation establishes statewide standards for evidence-based reading instruction, ensuring that every student from kindergarten to third grade learns to read using phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and phonemic awareness, also known as the Science of Reading, which is widely viewed as providing the best building blocks for lifelong learning. The law also creates statewide standards for early literacy screening and reporting, improves educator training and supports school districts with adopting new instructional materials and practices. “It is completely unacceptable that less than half of children in Massachusetts are proficient in reading at their grade levels,” said Senator Lewis, who is Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education. “We worked hard in the Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Paul Donato State Representative Education Committee crafting this critical legislation to ensure that educators use evidence-based early literacy curricula that are backed by sciKate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative ence while leaving schools the flexibility to decide what curriculum is best for their students BILL | SEE PAGE 13 Summer is Here! ׉ 0s3://F1BYRyzAi42R1dWShaWkmSdFvNCmgFFIC91w6L0jrVg8`jkf*2׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 Page 5 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ PFAS (Forever Chemicals) is a major issue in Malden A s a resident of Malden, and a student at Malden High School, I am deeply concerned about widespread exposure to PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” These toxic chemicals are found in many everyday household products such as raincoats, non-stick cookware, and even cosmetics. Exposure to PFAS is widespread and deeply concerning. Pregnant women can be exposed to PFAS through contaminated water and everyday products like non-stick materials, while young children are exposed through toys and household items. For young children especially, PFAS exposure has been linked to impacts on brain development, including learning ability, language delays, behavioral challenges, and weakened immune responses. Through my participation in the Clean Water Fund Youth Action Collaborative (YAC) at Malden High School, my peers and I are raising awareness by sharing information that helps people to identify products containing PFAS and understand their health risks. These chemicals have been linked to developmental challenges in children, weakened immune systems, and long-term health impacts. Since PFAS do not break down, they accumulate in our bodies over time. PFAS are persistent toxic chemicals that stay in our bodies forever, yet companies are not required to fully disclose their use. This is not just a personal responsibility issue; it is a policy failure! Massachusetts legislators must act now to pass legislation that bans non-essential uses of PFAS, phases out PFASbased firefighting foam, requires clear labeling, and holds companies accountable. This is preventable, and our communities deserve better! Sincerely, Delmy Arevalo. Malden High School Student Clean Water Fund’s Youth Action Collaborative (YAC) participant Local student receives degree from Quinnipiac University A ntonia Bilodeau, of Malden, received a Bachelor of Science in Health Science/OT during commencement ceremonies held in May. About Quinnipiac University: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational institution locatSTUDENT | FROM PAGE 1 Leadership Award for his work advocating for climate justice. A graduate of Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund’s Youth Action Collaborative, Kidus has spent the past year expanding youth coalitions, rallying young leaders and lobbying legislators for climate action. On June 11, his activism was honored during Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund’s annual event, Build the Future, at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge. “Kidus exemplifies the values of the Youth Action Collaborative. He is applying the organizing skills he learned at YAC and proudly representing his hometown while advocating for climate and environmental justice from his town hall to the State House,” said Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund’s Youth Engagement Program Manager, ed in Hamden, Connecticut. The university enrolls 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, NursOmesa Mokaya. Kidus was a featured speaker at the Massachusetts Youth Climate Lobby Day and supported fellow Malden High School students in meetings with legislators. In addition to his work in state coalitions, Kidus continues to mentor the next cohort of Youth Action Collaborative students. In his own words, “I contribute to setting youth-led climate agendas throughout Massachusetts. This involves organizing, strategy, and ensuring that youth actually have a voice, not just representation.” Since the founding of Clean Water Action during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, the organization has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. ing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Quinnipiac is expanding innovative programs for both traditional and adult learners and developing dynamic corporate partnerships. For more information, please visit qu.edu. 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On July 1, 2026, the House of Representatives and Senate enacted the budget, and on July 9 Governor Maura Healey signed it into law. Without raising taxes on residents, the $63.4 billion FY27 state budget is a fiscally responsible blueprint to drive down costs for residents and boost the state’s economy. The plan delivers record levels of investments in public education and local aid for cities and towns, unlocks new housing production, strengthens the state’s public transportation systems and protects vulnerable residents from the impact of federal cuts. The budget also reconvenes the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 public school funding formula to assess how the state can support municipalities by addressing rising costs in special education, student transportation, personnel and healthcare. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. eral budget. “I’m proud that this budget delivers critical funding to our public schools and communities, reconvenes the Foundation Budget Review Commission to investigate new ways to ensure adequate and equitable funding for all school districts, and makes our state more affordable for working families with significant investments in housing, healthcare, and childcare,” said Senator Lewis. “I’m especially pleased that Representatives Donato, Ultrino, and Lipper-Garabedian and I were able to secure funding for Housing Families, public park improvements, and many other local initiatives.” “I am so appreciative of the Malden Delegation and the work we have done to acquire these various earmarks during this tough budget season,” said Representative Donato. “These earmarks will not only greatly benefit the city, but they will create positive improvements for the constituents in our respective districts. I look forward to continuing to advocate for Malden and all its needs.” “This budget is a testament to the Commonwealth’s commitment to delivering critical services and financial support to communities across the state, despite devastating federal funding cuts and continued hostility from the federal government,” said Representative Ultrino. “I’m proud to have worked alongside Representatives Donato and Lipper-Garabedian, as well as Senator Lewis, to secure $885,000 in funding for the City of Malden and its community partners. From youth career development programs to local infrastructure improvements, these earmarks will support a wide range of important community initiatives and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Malden residents. I also want to sincerely thank Speaker Ron Mariano, Senate President Karen Spilka, and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz for their leadership throughout the budget process.” “The FY27 budget is a powerful reflection of our values and priorities as a Commonwealth, including addressing affordability for residents while protecting our most vulnerable residents from the harmful impact of federal cuts,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “In Massachusetts, we recognize the value of public education, as reflected by the implementation of the final year of the Student Opportunity Act. This budget also includes significant investments in affordable housing, healthcare, public transportation, and municipal aid. At the local level, I am proud to have secured $885K in earmarks alongside Representative Ultrino, Representative Donato, and Senator Lewis that prioritize these values and support Malden residents.” Malden students make Q4 Honor Roll at BC High The following local students made the Q4 Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments! Malden students: Devon Noung, Honors, Class of 2029; Theodore Marion-Brown, High Honors, Class of 2029. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 0s3://4fe72DSNGc8104sUkHwXLSbEOQ-ecK4aqn-BXiF-jUk4`jkf*2׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 Page 7 TRANSIT | FROM PAGE 1 grassroots advocacy group focused on improving walking, biking, and transit safety, working alongside the City of Malden Complete Streets Program. The Malden Complete Streets Program, first adopted in 2016, was instituted “to make local roads safer and easier to use for everyone walking, biking, taking public transit, or driving.” McDonald’s recollection of one of the most pressing issues in this and other communities — pedestrian and other forms of transit safety — came as part of his response to a question posed by Tuke on whether candidates believe Massachusetts could ever adopt the tenets of the Vision Zero Network. Vision Zero has in the past been embraced in Helsinki, Finland, a city of 500,000-plus, which reported zero traffic/transit-related fatalities from January 2024-2025. Cambridge, Somerville and Boston city officials have been pushing to initiate Vision Zero in their communities. “We’re in a very difficult time for the transit community,” O’Malley said, acknowledging a moment of silence observed before the forum for some transit accident victims, and recalling a pedestrian fatality in his own ward, the late Mary McTaggert in 2023. “We can get to Vision Zero, but not from over-policing and more cameras, creating a surveillance state. We have to plan, develop and build our infrastructure to match our expected behavior [for safe transit],” O’Malley added. O’Malley described an active role he said he has played on behalf of the city of Malden to pursue and help secure grants from state agencies, such as MassTrails and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for projects such as the Spot Pond Brook Greenway, which he initiated and is now underway in Malden. “We have to properly plan ways for our residents who are biking, walking and driving to maintain safety and not maim and kill people.” Lipper-Garabedian described a typical day where her two young sons are out biking in her community of Melrose. “We have to protect all of our residents. We have to provide safe streets for our kids and for those of all mobilities.” “As state Senator I would engage with grassroots groups, such as [Malden Safe Streets] and work closely with elected officials from all of the [5th Middlesex] district communities to obtain grants and pass laws to ensure accountability and safety for our most vulnerable residents,” she added. “We need to believe it’s possible for Vision Zero to be achieved, but we have to think bigger than that,” McDonald said. “I have been a constant supporter and promoter of measures such as traffic calming and speed bumps in our residential areas. But it’s always going to be how we develop and build our transportation infrastructure.” “We also need far more transit usage, as is seen in Helsinki and other places where the initiative has shown it works. There needs to be more transit safety education on helmets and other parts of it. They could start in our physical education classes in our schools, where kids could hear it from voices other than ours,” McDonald added. The forum opened with a brief self-introduction by the three candidates. “I’m running for state Senator because I know I have the right values and the experience of delivering results at the local and state levels,” Lipper-Garabedian said. “I am proud of the record I have achieved as a former Melrose City Councillor and a state representative for Malden, Melrose and Wakefield over the last six years.” She called Massachusetts “a beacon of hope for both this Commonwealth and across the country” for what she called “the cruelty and chaos caused by the Trump administration.” “I didn’t always plan on being a state senator. When I saw the open seat I was motivated to pursue a campaign to fight for our communities at the state level,” McDonald said. “We have to fund our local schools. We need much more help from the state and I have not heard or seen the urgency at the state level.” “We need to make everything more affordable, tackling costs of housing, child care and health care for working families,” McDonald added. “Our citizens are being targeted on our streets every day by the Trump administration and we have to protect them and take that fight all the way to Washington, D.C.” “I am running for state [senator] for three primary reasons, beginning with public education, having already dealt closely with this issue as a city official,” O’Malley said. “With dwindling funds and also the quality of our schools, we are not getting what we need from the state. With education as the cornerstone of my campaign, I proud to have the endorsement of the Mass. Teachers Union, the largest teachers union in the state.” “Government accountability, following the law to the best of our ability, is another primary reason for my campaign,” O’Malley added. “When I was first elected to the Malden City Council in 2016, we didn’t follow the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Laws. We now do.” 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 MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORRY. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goes above and beyond to get things done. We make it easy for you to get more of what you want. Because here, easy means more. EverettBank.com “I also support the state audit to make sure our communities have all the funds we are supposed to receive,” he said. “Protecting public assets is a third primary reason I am running. I have been protecting public assets for decades ... parks, schools, libraries, and I intend on continuing to do so at the local and state level.” The candidates also responded to other transportation-related and transit-related questions from both the moderator and the audience on topics such as bike and bus lanes, state Chapter 90 transportation funding, and specific projects in the district communities. The full Malden Safe Streets Candidates Forum is accessible free of charge on the Malden Access TV YouTube Channel and at the following link: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=b05I7OkC-JE ׉ 0s3://GakfPfy9mMJ_o6tpJ_FRFzld9_-nxENxrbqnNBRXafs/N`jkf*2jkf*2 rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://kB_-XdcYPFozMu-UVu6RbT1PFpxPKNPBIyFU8X6xYHE`'p׉ 0s3://4NQpCUHqVcYGK73Icfmo3PnEXCCqI-Urz5eUrwyicCUͫV`׉ 0s3://tqkG7Wht39z6xnkvOub58nKS3bRdIU3pZfPa_ptGtTE6S`jkf+2(טUUru׉׉ 0s3://5dxyAKhOUjtNXTM5js5-rfluiYhM0lolodbF8DunDVUI`'p׉ 0s3://dlWdBZWOq-UfvKiH2eEg6XZKTXsyrqMPcxjDoVlxoxY͡`׉ 0s3://tg9HLOPy8cxe7ocdRENSL67fLtOj8L0dJwdqubfC1xY.`jkf+2*נjkf+24,̻l39ׁHmailto:orInfo@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 CHASING THE DREAM: Malden native Paul Campbell returns to the mound hoping to make it back to Major League Baseball Former Malden & Revere resident is the ONLY Malden pitcher ever to start an MLB game; 1 of only 3 Malden MLB hurlers By Steve Freker T here have been two constants in the long and storied baseball career of Paul Campbell: He throws gas and he’s a fighter on the mound and in life. Campbell is one of only three Malden residents — along with former Malden High Hall of Famers Kevin McGlinchy (1999, Atlanta Braves) and Rich Barker (1999, Chicago Cubs) — to ever pitch at Major League Baseball (MLB) and the only pitcher from Malden to ever start an MLB game, which he did on April 30, 2021, when he toed the mound for the Miami Marlins. Campbell grew up in Malden and has also brought passion and self-motivation to the mound and that is why it should be no surprise to anyone who has followed Campbell’s now, nearly 10-year professional baseball career, that the fireballing righthander from Malden is “back on the bump” this summer. Campbell is now back at it, just one step away from a Major League Baseball callup, toiling with the Iowa Cubs at the Triple-A level at Principal Park in Des Moines. He signed on with the top Chicago Cubs affiliate, Iowa, in April this year, soon after MLB training camp ended. Campbell marks 31st birthday with a return to the mound Campbell marked his 31st birthday this past Sunday, July 26, with a second appearance back for the Iowa Cubs after a brief stop on the injury list from July 8 to July 15. He surrendered a pair of runs in one inning on two hits, striking out one. For the season, Campbell has logged 16 appearances with 61 1/3 innings of mound work, starting nine games. He has a 1-5 overall win-loss record, with a 5.68 earned run average. Campbell’s strikeouts-to-walks ratio has been impressive this season, registering 54 Ks to just 26 bases on balls in his 61 1/3 innings of work. Campbell has had a seesaw journey back to being a whisper of being back in the big leagues after reaching the ultimate, a 16game stint at the Major League level with the Miami Marlins in the 2021 season, where he made one Major League start and logged 26 2/3 innings, with a 2-3 overall record and a 6.41 ERA. Once again he maintained a favorable strikeouts-to-walks number, punching our 26 big league hitters in the 26.2 innings and walking only 10. He was the only Malden resident to ever start a C AMPBEL L - CUBS: Pau l Campbell is back in MLBaffiliated baseball with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, hoping for another shot at Major League Baseball. (Courtesy/Iowa Cubs) game on an MLB mound In MLB history, Campbell remains the only Malden resident to ever start a game on a Major League mound and one of just three to ever appear in a Major League game as a pitcher. Kevin McGlinchy (Atlanta, Tampa Bay, 1996-2002) and Rich Barker (Chicago Cubs, 1996-1999) only appeared in Major League relief roles in the late 1990s. No other Malden resident has ever pitched in the Major Leagues other than those three. Storm clouds rolled in quickly for Campbell in his only Major League season, after three years in the minors. He got his first MLB start on Friday, April 30, 2021, but on Monday, May 3, it was announced that he was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a PED, which meant forfeiting about half of his $570,350 MLB salary that season. Campbell, a Rule 5 acquisition in December from Tampa Bay, at the time said he “never knowingly ingested the PED, or had even SPORTS | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 0s3://tqkG7Wht39z6xnkvOub58nKS3bRdIU3pZfPa_ptGtTE6S`jkf*2׉E}THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 Page 9 CAMERAS | FROM PAGE 1 portation and transit safety a focal point in setting priorities for ways to improve and preserve the well-being and quality of life for residents. The $575 million economic development bill — where the speed camera language is inserted — still would have to be approved with a formal vote by the Mass. Senate, then would have to pass the Mass. House, as well as being signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey, before it would take effect. The recent deaths of two bicyclists in Massachusetts, both following collisions with trucks this month of July, have kept transportation and transit safety in the forefront. Denise Olsen, 74, was killed while bicycling in Westport, Mass., on July 13 after being struck by a dump truck. In another high-profile incident, Louisa Gag, 36, a well-known greater Boston area bicycling activist who worked as a transportation planner for the City of Boston, was struck by a truck and killed on Tremont Street in Mission Hill on July 9. Gag’s death especially shocked the transit safety/bicycling community. At the start of the recent 5th Middlesex District state Senate candidates forum on transportation issues, moderator Noah Tuke asked for a moment of silence from the audience to recognize both of these women whose lives were tragically lost this month. The legislation at the state level would involve speed cameras in specific safety zones and did not include cameras at traffic lights or regular “straightaway” streets and roads in communities. To date, 26 states now use speed-detecting cameras, mixed between those in safety and school zones, as well as “Red light” cameras at traffic lights that detect both speed and if vehicles do not honor the red lights stoppage signal. The states of Georgia, Maryland and Virginia have the most communities involved, with over 50 in each state. In other states they are used in far fewer cities. In California, for instance, one of the country’s biggest states, they are only in Oakland and San Francisco. 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What can you tell me about this? --Troubled Tina Dear Tina, Yes, unfortunately, that can happen. Living wills aren’t always followed in practice, most often because the document isn’t available when it’s needed or never reaches the right people in time. They can also fall short because they aren’t medical orders, and the language may be too vague to guide doctors in an emergency. That doesn’t mean your wishes won’t be honored, but it does mean a little extra planning can help prevent confusion later. Here’s how to make sure your wishes are followed. Advance directive + POLST About 40 percent of older Americans have an advance directive. This typically includes a living will that spells out the care you want if you become incapacitated, and a health care power of attorney (or proxy) who is authorized to make decisions on your behalf. To strengthen those instructions, talk with your doctor about completing a POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) – sometimes called MOLST or POST depending on your state. Unlike a living will, this is a doctor-signed medical order that must be followed by EMTs and hospital staff. It translates your wishes into clear instructions for treatments such as CPR, breathing machines, and feeding tubes. These interventions can save lives but may also cause harm if you are very ill or frail. Discussing them ahead of time helps you weigh the trade-offs and makes it easier for your family to understand your choices, easing stress if decisions must be made quickly. Even if you already have an advance directive, adding a POLST can make your wishes clearer. Without one, first responders are generally required to attempt resuscitation and transport you to a hospital, where doctors may pursue aggressive treatment if your living will isn’t available or specific enough. Once your POLST is completed, make sure it is easy to find. Keep a copy on the refrigerator, carry one in your wallet, and save a photo on your phone. Share copies with your health care proxy, family members, and physicians so everyone is aligned. It’s also wise to ask your providers to add the form to your electronic health record, since medical information isn’t always shared between hospitals and care facilities. These steps can make a real difference in helping ensure your wishes are followed. If discussing these issues with family feels difficult, websites like The Conversation Project (theconversationproject.org) and Prepare for Your Care (prepareforyourcare.org) offer helpful guidance. One final note: if you’re planning surgery, you may want to temporarily suspend your POLST in case your heart stops briefly during the procedure. And if you haven’t yet created an advance directive, you can do so for free at caringinfo.org or mydirectives.com, or for a small fee – $5 to $7.50 – at fivewishes.org. Taking these steps now can help ensure your wishes are followed and ease the burden on your loved ones later. 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. Manager Nolan Bagley (at left) and the Pilots team celebrated their 2026 Malden Babe Ruth League Playoff Championship, following a 10-3 win over the defending champ Flames at Kezer Field at Pine Banks Park on July 22. The Pilots include (not in order) Jaylen Riversa-Fuentes, who was the winning pitcher and leading hitter (5 RBIs) in the final, M.J. Guida, Michael Squillante, Rafael Valencia, Ryan Brett, Antoine Alce, DeAndre West, Dmitri Kotsopolous, Marc Chan, Frank Toscano and Jackson Atanavoski. (Advocate Photo) Pilots win 2026 Malden Babe Ruth Baseball Championship PROBATE COURT CLOSING STATEMENT Form MPC 850 is the mechanism for formally closing the estate. The Personal Representative A Closing Statement can be filed by the Personal Representative of an estate with a Massachusetts probate court by using Form MPC 850. This is done to formally close the estate. The Personal Representative is confirming that all debts, taxes and distributions to beneficiaries of the estate have been handled properly. This is pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 193B, Section 3-1003. The Personal Representative is certifying to the court that the estate has been fully administered, including the payment of debts, income taxes, estate taxes and expenses, and that assets have been distributed to the rightful beneficiaries in the proper amounts and manner. must also provide notice and a full accounting to distributees, creditors or other claimants whose claims are unpaid or not barred by statute. The Personal Representative of the estate is certifying under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information is accurate to the best of his or her knowledge and is ensuring to the court that there is no court order or pending proceeding that would prevent the estate from being formally closed. The Personal Representative is also stating that the administration of the estate is not being formally supervised by the Probate Court. Once the Closing Statement is filed with the Probate Court, if there are no proceedings involving the Personal Representative within one year from the date of filing, the Closing Statement generally cannot be challenged, except for fraud or manifest error. A Closing Statement provides legal protection for the Personal Representative and assurance to the estate beneficiaries that the estate has been property settled. The Personal Representative is also stating that the creditor claim period for the estate has expired. Creditors have one year from the date of death to file a complaint with a court of law having proper jurisdiction in order to bring an action against the estate for a claim. MassHealth has to be notified of any probate proceeding via certified mail. If MassHealth has a claim for Medicaid benefits paid to the decedent during life, it will send a letter to the attorney representing the estate setting forth the balance of the unpaid claim. If the decedent was on MassHealth for heath insurance benefits while living at home, and was age 55 or older while receiving those benefits, MassHealth will seek to recover amounts paid against the decedent’s probate estate. This is another good reason to utilize Trusts as part of one’s estate plan. 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. ׉ 0s3://b0xShiSqcA-zWi5Py7AQMbhCzFgMSYzy27OIKdnaGdI2`jkf*2׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 Page 11 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 8 heard of it.” “Due to the fact that I do not know the origin of how this substance has entered into my system, I currently have no viable defense,” Campbell said in a statement that was reported on ESPN. “I have unfortunately become one of the many athletes, across multiple sports, who are presenting themselves to the world and asking for members of the anti-doping world to help us find answers as to why this metabolite ...ultimately costing them significant detours in their careers.” Some setbacks detoured Campbell’s rise as a pro Like a meteorite, Campbell’s first shot at the Major Leagues crashed to earth as his season ended with the suspension. As expected, by those who know him, the Malden product, who tossed missiles for the Malden Catholic Lancers from 20112014, came up off the mat and got right into the fray in a new season in the spring of 2022. The Miami Marlins left him off the 40-man roster after spring training, but Campbell went unclaimed on waivers in the Rule 5 draft and he was assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville (Fla.). Once again the black clouds returned, as Campbell’s season lasted just two outings and only eight more innings before he had to leave a game with an elbow strain on April 8, 2022. The diagnosis got a lot more serious, when Campbell neither the Marlins nor other big league teams signed Campbell for 2025. In addition, the Malden native had to deal with the sudden passing of his number one fan and supporter throughout his career, his dad, Alan Campbell, in January 2025. MIAMI MARLINS: Paul Campbell is the only Malden resident to have ever been in the starting lineup as a Major League Baseball player and also as a starting pitcher. (Courtesy/Miami Marlins) got the news his injury required season-ending, reconstructive elbow surgery, the “Tommy John” procedure. For the second consecutive season, Campbell’s baseball journey ended swiftly and unexpectedly. The injury and subsequent Tommy John procedure forced him to miss the remainder of the 2022 season and all of 2023. Still, Campbell continued to make it clear he was not finished with his baseball journey. Coming back from Tommy John, the Marlins stayed involved and signed Campbell to pitch with the Double-A Pensacola (Fla.) Blue Yahoos for the 2024 season. Campbell went on to pitch in 11 games, 10 of which were starts. During those games, he rolled to an impressive 5-1 mark with an ERA at 3.50. He struck out 42 and walked just 15 in an even 50 innings of work. Somewhat surprisingly, after an effective post-Tommy John season with decent numbers, A stint for Mexican League’s historic Naranjeros for Campbell A few months after the elder Campbell’s passing, the righty who grew up in Newland Street, Malden, and later, Revere, was on the move yet again, landing in the Mexican League, where he spent all of 2025 with the Naranjeros de Hermosillo baseball squad. Naranjeros (“Orange Growers”) are the New York Yankees of the Mexican League — the winningest franchise in Mexican League history — located in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The state of Sonora, Mexico is located on the upper northeast corner of country, close to the U.S. border, near Tucson, Arizona. Campbell had mixed results, making a 3-1 record in seven appearances, with a 6.00 ERA in 30 innings, with 20 strikeouts and 15 walks. Contemplating a return to Mexico, but hoping for a return to the MLB-affiliated level, Campbell got his wish when he signed with the Iowa Cubs in April this year. According to an online report, Dustin Riese, of CubsHQ.com, described the 2026 version of Campbell: “A five-pitch mix, Campbell leans heavily on his fastball/slider combination as those have been his go-to pitches from day one. “When it comes to the heater, Campbell isn’t going to blow you away, as his heater averages just under 93 MPH. With that comes an 88 MPH slider and an 81 MPH curve, as those three pitches account for more than 90% of his total offerings.” “Campbell has started incorCLEMSON: Paul Campbell was a three-year player for the ACC’s Clemson Tigers before moving on to the Tampa Bays Rays, signing as a 21st-round pick in the 2017 draft. (Courtesy/Clemson Athletics) REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Campbell, Damion Che, Yuenning Issa, Farrah E Lavoie, Zachary Nuhu, Teuta Patel, Vishnukumar Santos, Brian Pereira Savasta, Caroline Showalter-Bucher, Richard Sical, Henry G Sorensen, Maritta Surpris, Francis Wang, Yunguang BUYER2 SELLER1 Presidenttiste-Senat, A J B Wilson, Julie Xu, Haoming Patel, Bhavnaben Santos, Diceia Pereira Wang, Hui Vela-Desical, Marlyn J Sorensen, Robert Chavez, Yalile A Harkins, Chancellor F Lin, Stuart Sitnikov, Nikolay Cruz, Cassandre Shih, Yu-Tzu Stpierre, Catherin Sordillo, James Connolly, Kerri L Mahoney, Heather M L Taranto, Lisa P Quintero Irt Lin, Renee Sitnikov, Anna Cruz, Antonio Savasta, Paul Neill, Jacquelyn M Connolly, Patrick E Mahoney, Robert C Quintero, Sabrina porating some of his other pitches into his sequencing on the mound, using an 86 MPH changeup 7% of the time and a 92 MPH sinker sparingly,” Riese wrote. Early years in Malden and as a Malden Catholic Lancer Campbell drew attention the first time he ever stepped on a baseball field in Malden, first as a member of the Dolphins, winning a Malden Little League title with Kenny Mazonson, then starring with Deano Summers’ Flames in Malden Babe Ruth League. He was one of the few ninth-graders to ever pitch at the varsity level in Catholic Conference history for the Malden Catholic Lancers in the 2010 season. By 2011, as a sophomore for Head Coach Steve Freker’s squad, he was a mainstay on the Malden Catholic pitching staff, along with another future professional pitcher, then Malden Catholic senior Paul Covelle (Seattle Mariners, 2016). After he graduated from Malden Catholic in 2013, he went on to make a loaded Salisbury School (Conn.) team even better, as a postgraduate pitcher, as it was regarded as one of the best ever in Founders League history. Campbell went on to have three solid years at ACC power Clemson University, eventually signing with the American League Tampa Bay Rays after being selected in the 21st round. Three minor league seasons with the Rays followed before the Miami Marlins plucked Campbell in the Rule 5 draft in 2019. The kid from Malden and Revere then saw a big goal realized with his Major League debut in 2021 and continues to chase his dream to this day with the Iowa Cubs. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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