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Speaking before the Malden City Council at its regular meeting, Hogan confi rmed that the owners-turneddevelopers of the long-vaThe New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Key Malden official: Agreement in the works on City's acquisition of open space at Malden Hospital site Chief Strategy Offi cer Hogan says Malden will work closely with developers of site ‘to get to the fi nish line’ Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare are partnered in a joint venture to build a 144-bed behavioral health facility at the former Malden Hospital site. (Courtesy Photo/Acadia Healthcare) cant Malden Hospital site have pledged to allow the city’s acquisition of some 6.7 acres of land that will be designated four use as open space. Change of plan in land acquisition assistance Hogan also revealed that a Malden Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Ron Hogan delivered a presentation to the Malden City Council on Tuesday night regarding the commitment by the City of Malden to acquire 6.7 acres of land designated for open space at the former Malden Hospital site. (Courtesy/City of Malden) previous plan to have an independent land trust organization both negotiate and potentially manage the new open space has been changed. With not one, but two sought-after land trust groups declining to take on either of the two relatAGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 8 New England Hair Academy hosts Hair For Humanity, through today, to benefit humanitarian organization UNICEF and Turkey/Syria earthquake victims By Tara Vocino N ew England Hair Academy hosted a “Hair for Humanity” on Tuesday through Thursday (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m./5:30 to 8 p.m.) and Friday {today] (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to benefi t Turkey/ Syria earthquake victims, which has aff ected students and staff deeply. The fundraiser offered hair services at the student clinic, at 500 Main St., by a diverse student population. A portion of the proceeds will go to UNICEF to help the victims of this cataHUMANITY | SEE PAGE 10 Please Note that Municipal Offices in City Hall Will Be Closed Monday, Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday Fire Department Open – Dial 911 for Emergencies Police DPW Open – Dial 911 for Emergencies Closed Customer Miriam Morales, at left, places a raffle ticket for a sports memorabilia basket to raise money for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims, accompanied by barbers Jacob McKenzie and Kyle McDonald, at New England Hair Academy on Wednesday. Trash/Recycling No collection – Pushed Forward 1 Day (Tuesday– Saturday Collection) Closed Closed City Hall Library Senior/Teen Center Closed $3.65 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 On Monday night, the Malden High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team clinched a Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 1 State Tournament berth for the fi rst time since 2018 with a 58-54 win over Somerville at home. Shown above postgame, in front, arms up, is sophomore Aidan Brett, leaping high are seniors Jonald Joseph and Andrew Louis, along with junior Idissu Tsige. 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Although the football fi eld near the current school building is of adequate size for the new school (Minuteman Tech has built a new vocational school on its football fi eld), the school and building committee has designed a plan to not only destroy the hilltop forest across the road from the current VOKE but will endanger day and evening students. Besides the fact that this plan www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om is environmentally-unsound and has previously been rejected, the committee is trying again. The destruction to the environment is obvious. The blasting of the hilltop into half its size will kill native animals, create hardship for migratory birds, require the cutting of more than 2000+ trees, destroy Native American artifacts, and create a 70-foot sheer cliff from which rocks will fall. All of that is unnecessary if Wakefi eld takes the money that citizens in the other 11 feeder cities and towns have promised and builds a new VOKE where the feeder cities/towns anticipated. In addition to the environmental destruction, the committee has not adequately addressed the safety of the students. The students from all 12 feeder cities/towns will be required to climb northerly-facing 100 stairs or walk a 700+ foot ramp to reach the school. During the winds, rains, and snowfalls in the fall, winter and spring, the stairs and the ramp will become hazardous. Both stairs and ramp can become very slippery and treacherous. Any temporary or permanently-disabled day or evening students will have difficulty. Under this current 2-dimensionlal plan, neither day nor evening students seem to be well-considered. Likewise, exiting the school building will be a problem especially during emergencies – much more diffi cult than exiting a school building built on the football field level. An evacuation plan in case of emergency needs careful planning. Is there one? For these and other reasons, more than 5,000 citizens from the feeder cities/towns, and even those from other areas who love to walk and jog in the Breakheart Reservation, have signed a petition (nemtforest. org) in opposition to the use of this site for building the Wakefield VOKE. No one opposes building a new VOKE. The objection is not to build the VOKE on the hilltop. Respectfully submitted, Joy Pearson Malden resident WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Sen. Lewis supports effort to increase public participation in state legislative process S tate Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Honor and Respect. We’ll be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of the holiday. You can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! Massachusetts Senate in voting for a rules package on Thursday, February 9 that will require all legislative public hearings to be conducted in a hybrid manner, which means that members of the public can participate either in person at the State House or remotely. The rules package governs the operations of the state legislature for the duration of the new legislative session (2023-24). Prior to the pandemic, almost all public hearings held by the state legislature – where members of the public can provide testimony in support or opposition to proposed legislation – took place at the State House in Boston and required in-person attendance. During the pandemic, public hearings were held online, and members of the public were able to testify remotely. Hybrid public hearings off er the fl exibility and convenience for public participation in the legislative process to be either in person or remote. This maximizes the opportunity for all members of the public to participate in state government, making the process more Jason Lewis State Senator inclusive and encouraging civic engagement. “I strongly support all measures that increase transparency and public participation in our government,” said Senator Lewis. “This builds greater trust in our public institutions, improves the lawmaking process, and ultimately strengthens our democracy.” The Massachusetts House of Representatives has also voted to require legislative public hearings to be conducted in a hybrid format during this legislative session. ׉ 7cassandra://H7WMoTzIzxIE8jLbfv6Qktm4TCr4nrveks9FBmJfgzY(`̰cTj!>׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 3 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Meeting T he January Monthly Meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held on Monday, January 23. Many games, including card, board and vocal, were brought and enjoyed by the members. Much laughter and fun were had. Of course, some members worked on the ongoing Teddy Bear Workshop and the Sit and Knit, and some did both! Many thanks to Stacey Minchello, Executive Director of the Melrose Council on Aging, for her very informative talk and amusing antidotes. The February Monthly Meeting of the Society will be held on February 27 at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose) from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. If you are interested, drop by a monthly meeting or call Dorothy Iudice at 781662-2099. Board games AUTOTECH A Melrose Arts & Crafts Society member Malden balloon business owner heading to Wisconsin for Charitable Big Balloon Build in March Special to The Advocate sabel Delacruz, owner of Balloons Filled with Love in Malden, Massachusetts, has been selected as part of a talented team of international Balloon Professionals tasked with creating a gigantic immersive Balloon World using more than 100,000 balloons all in aid of Inspiration Ministries and Inspired Coffee. As part of one of the biggest, most unique projects for the state of Wisconsin, working as part of the Big Balloon Build team, Delacruz will be using the skills she has developed over the last seven-plus years to create larger-than-life animal characters in a gigantic Great Outdoors scene over 10,000 square feet (about twice the area of a basketball court). This is all in aid of the chariI ties Inspiration Ministries and Inspired Coffee. Their mission is to empower people with disabilities to live with greater purpose and achieve their individual best in the thriving environment. They do this by supporting people with a range of disabilities through job training, coaching and mentorship to assist in placement into a fully integrated work setting. Delacruz along with 65 other Balloon Professionals from around the world will be leaving their businesses for five days to create this incredible project for children and adults with disabilities and help make an impact in the city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Event Producer Stuart Davies said, “What an amazing event this is going to be, Isabel is going to be part of something so big, something so different, something so exciting; all in support of ‘Inspired Coffee’ demonstrating how the joy of balloons can also make a difference to the lives of so many.” Delacruz is excited to contribute her creativity to help make a difference in the world. 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This is a dynamic site for Malden residents to learn of programs to reduce our use of resources. Please share with your neighbors and friends. Our Meeting Agenda will focus on a couple of these grant-funded eff orts for community outreach. The Friends of the Malden River (FoMR) is a team member of the coalition of community based organizations that will assist Wicked Cool Mystic and Malden’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Wicked Cool Mystic: Marissa Zampino of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) will be joining us to give us the overall mission, timeline and plan. Climate Action Plan: Sheila Rachels, FoMR’s representative on the CAP Advisory Committee, will speak of the project. Please read and send comments to FriendsoftheMaldenRiver@gmail.com List of events for the spring, summer and fall: • First two weekends of April (TBD): Tufts University Athletic Teams and FoMR will do major cleanups at River’s Edge – Little Creek to Route 16 on both shores. • April 22 Weekend: City of Malden’s Earth Day: Environmental Fair and Cleanups (in planning stages) Lawrence A. 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Zoom Meeting on February 20: Longtime MyRWA volunteer/current Acting FoMR President Karen Buck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting: Topic: Friends of the Malden River Monthly Monday meeting. Time: February 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada). Every month on the second Monday until December 11, 2023; 11 occurrence(s). Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/82314046816?pwd=SkZRdWhlMjA3RE40ZnpDMUo0N1lIdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1404 6816 Passcode: 843954 One tap mobile +13092053325,,82314046816 #,,,,*843954# US Meeting ID: 823 1404 6816 Passcode: 843954 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ k3sSXRVwG • Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass Environmental Trust license plate: Purchase an Environmental Trust Plate. Mission of the Friends of the Malden River: FoMR seeks to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver) and website (https://maldenriver.wordpress.com/) for more information! Open space planning was key part of design for Malden Hospital site redevelopment Following is a copy of the statement released by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan when the Malden Hospital site redevelopment was announced in June 2022. O ne of the most exciting aspects of the recent announcement on the proposed redevelopment of the former Malden Hospital site was the inclusion of public open space. Our community has made clear its desire for a development that included open space, and Tufts Medicine listened. We’ve heard from many residents desiring more information about this aspect of the announcement. While more will develop on this as the project progresses, let us share some additional details that you may fi nd helpful. The open space component of the proposal is comprised of multiple pieces. First, about 2.9 acres on the Medford side of the site that is currently undeveloped and fi lled with mature trees will remain as such. Tufts Medicine and the proposed new hospital will retain ownership but will commit this land to conservation. This helps achieve the overall goal of limiting the development on the site and protects some of the natural beauty that exists on the site today. On the land contained within Malden, about 6.7 acres will be not only set aside, but will become the property of the City of Malden. We will own it, use it, and maintain the area just like other open space in the City. We are working with Tufts Medicine and a nonprofit organization that helps secure open public land to help facilitate the transaction, both fi nancially and logistically. The 6.7 acres is made up of about 2/3rd wooded, hilly land that might be most appropriate to provide walking trails and connectivity to Fellsmere Pond. The other approximately 1/3 is suffi ciently fl at to allow for the creation of additional passive recreation space that fits the community’s needs. Figuring out the use of the fl at area, walking trails, and connectivity to Fellsmere pond will be a community led eff ort. Like all of you, we look forward to watching this plan progress, and are excited to see that the wishes of our community were taken to heart with this proposal. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! 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Levine A propos of nothing... • Not for nothing but the Joe Levine led Malden Recreation Dept. Basketball League is just killing it on Saturday mornings at the Salemwood Gym – a gymnasium full of happy children! Young (and older) volunteers making their community a better place to live – happiness, joy and lifetime memories being made on a Saturday morning. • Shout out to “older” volunteers, such as Danny Gilligan, Anthony Fowlkes, Dana Brown, Eboni, Julie, Paul Joyce and “Irish” Eddie Codair, for early Saturday morning wake-up calls followed by the sound of screaming kids and bouncing basketballs for the next six hours. They would have it no other way! • Interesting bit of trivia (urban Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Law Offices of Terrence W. 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Pictured beaming ear to ear was Eddie’s little brother Kevin, check in hand, surrounded by Staties and fl anked by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Thank you for all you do, Big Kev. • I never got a chance to congratulate...Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli for throwing the best winter festival evah on Saturday, December 3 at Lincoln Commons. Many, many people reported back to me that the Lincoln Commons Tree Lighting (and much more) was a stonecold success! Thank you, Chris, for all your hard work! Malden notices. • I never got a chance to congratulate...Malden for the beautiful Christmas Tree that stood proudly in Maplewood Square this holiday season. Maplewood Square – hanging on for dear life – always a tightly knit community; it hopes to continue to be that tightly knit community. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Malden High School volunteer Maritza Ramos-Perez and Malden Recreation Department Administrative Assistant superstar Laura Perez. wood buds on the future of the Square. • In the “oh my!” department this appeared in The Boston Globe in December and was brought to my attention by avid Globe reader, my soul brother like no other and the always intellectually curious Marty Murphy: “In 1786, Malden’s selectmen put up for ‘vendue’ (public auction) Mary Degresha, who was unable to support herself. They auctioned her off to the lowest bidder, who agreed to accept payment of six dollars a week for housing and ‘taking proper care’ of her. For two centuries, Massachusetts towns were responsible for supporting those who could not support themselves, according to Mass Humanities.” • Veal Cutlet Parmigiana with ziti and Sam Adams Seasonal with Greg Phaneuf and Dave Angelo, friends since about the third grade, at the 621 Tavern & Grille? Forgetaboutit! The best! All three of us have been 621/ DeVincentis’ fans since their inception in 1981 (and beyond that, actually). Fact: The 621 Tavern & Grille has been part of the fabric of Malden since the 1960s in one way or another. It’s the “family atmosphere” of the 621 (much like the old Highland Cafe) that off ers so much to each one of us. Long live Paul and Joey and Bobby and the whole darn DeVincentis clan. Malden loves you! • Malden High School Class of ’79’s Johnny “Tags” Taglieri recalls Eddie Wilcox as the “Bobby Orr of the (Newland Street) Projects.” True fact. • The late Lou Racca, educator and longtime football coach at Malden High School, nicknamed Russ Garland, from the Class of ’75 – Galooch! Just for the record, I love Russell and I’ll never forget that case of Bud he drank when we were in the ninth grade – washed down by a whole cheese pizza at the old Jennie’s Pizza on Pleasant Street. Epic! • Saw these three Malden Catholic hockey studs of yore at the Italian American Citizens’ Club recently – retired fi refi ghter Dave Norton, Robby Buckley and Johnny Levasseur. Lots of talent right there and three great guys! • Kudos to Inna Babitskaya on her exhaustive account of Malden’s “First Family,” Elisha Converse: “Time of Converse.” It’s on MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://qZrB5UpBb_b7q6-2k1w7UShhcU_MfzzNRVurGCrpFiE+`̰cTj!>׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 7 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 my “to read” list but I get tired even thinking of all the hard work she put into it – like she does for all her work. Keep up the great work, Ms. Babitskaya. • I ran into recently retired City Clerk Greg Lucey, and he already looks 10 years younger! Also looks like he can still play a solid centerfield for the Devir Park Outreach League Softball Champions of 1973! Stay well, Greg. • You would think that after what feels like 100 years in business the Big A would lose a little off its fastball. Happy to report, not so. The chicken parm on a braided roll (onions, hots, extra sauce, extra grated cheese – with provolone, of course) was out of sight, man! A submarine sandwich fit for a king! • Back to Dom’s Sausage after a long hiatus and was amazed at how good it looks. Also love the prepared food section (the beef stew is really good). Had a bowl of chicken soup and a steak tip sub (medium well, grilled onions and hots) – boffo, as usual – even if it did cost me an arm and a leg. • You think Pisa Pizza is a onetrick pony? Think again! Ever had their Grilled Paninis, Specialty Wraps or Jumbo Wings? You should! Really yummy! Forgetaboutit! • From Jacob Rodney Cohen aka Rodney Dangerfield: “Yeah, I know I’m ugly. I said to the bartender, ‘Make me a zombie.’ He said, ‘God beat me to it.’” • Speaking of Pisa Pizza, who remembers the “Ladies Entrance/Invited” sign on the side door of DeMarco’s Cafe? Not the front door, the Charles Street side door. • The late Richie Cremone brought joy into many people’s lives – and he was known to have brought much joy into his own life (insert smiley face). But did you know that his greatest joy (ever) was being “Papa” to Mollybeth, Johnny, Toni Marie, Ellie, Josie and JJ, whose love for him they will forever hold in their hearts? • Jimmy Damiano left the building three years ago. Doesn’t seem possible. We go back to Ms. Pearo in the third grade. We kept China Garden in business for many years starting the day they opened their door in 1978. Also, in ’78 we sat in box seats together as Bucky (expletive deleted) Dent broke our hearts. We went from playing baseball on Bruce Field at Devir Park as preteens to owning the Bandstand as young adults. Point being we were thick as thieves, and I miss the big slug. • “Keeper of the Linden Flame” Chris Moro hit one out of the park last September with his salute to Malden’s “redheaded stepchild,” Linden. His Part 2 was smashing also, wasn’t it?! • Now I feel old: Kevin Killion (Malden Police Officer) and Lillian Nardone (Treasurer’s Office) – retired! Lil I can sort of understand because we’ve known each other since around the second grade or so, but Kevin? He was a youngster at Devir Park when my crew was on the Bandstand drinking Schlitz and Boone’s Farm. That one hurt. All the best to you both in retirement. • Bad enough Everett’s been stealing our best (young) athletes for the past 25 years or so! Now we got West Peabody luring our most gifted athletes (of yesterday) to the bucolic countryside just north of Lake Street. Spotted recently at the Big Y in W. Peabody were Eddie Wilcox, Jared Freni, John “Doc” Doherty, Mike Ploumbidis, Steve Craven, Arthur Carbone and the 1979 Sam Aliberti Trophy winner, Joey Peluso. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character “Columbo” would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – sighs of relief were heard from Devir to Pleasant Street and from corner to corner throughout Edgeworth upon hearing news that Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon (aka “Hoss”) would once again run for the Ward 2 Council seat. After much anguished thought, after much gnashing of teeth, Paul determined that public service is his lifeline. That it was preordained for him to do good for his constituents in Ward 2. Thank the deity of your choice that we have in office – for at least another two years – the voice of reason and sanity. Common sense and the art of compromise, wherefore art thou? You don’t have far to look; he lives on Gale Street, tends bar at the IACC, is stone-cold Edgeworth, was a boss athlete growing up and loves children and puppies. Best of luck, Paul! Edgeworth has your back, as always. Postscript 1: Happy Valentine’s Day birthday wishes to the love of my life, my threeyear-old granddaughter, Lana. I smile just writing your name. Love you, Lana. Postscript 2: Breaking news... on Saturday, February 11, the Honorable Gary Christenson, Mayor of Malden, recognized Joe Levine, Dana Brown, Paul Joyce and Danny Gilligan for creating, developing and growing the Malden Youth basketball program – a much-deserved honor for all four gentlemen. Congrats, guys, all your hard work will be felt for generations to come. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@ aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. 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There is also the major part of the task’s equation to deal with: the actual cost in dollars of the acquisition. Hogan said that while the actual acquisition cost of the 6.7-acre open space land is not yet determined – after a direct question on that price tag by Ward 4 Councillor Ryan 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 O’Malley – he added that the intention of city officials is to secure funding for the new parcel through grants. Hogan said the work has already begun in identifying potential grant sources that would fuel the city’s acquisition of the pledged parcel. “There was a Plan A and now there is a Plan B,” Hogan told the City Councillors Tuesday night. “Regardless of the plan we use, we will get to the same finish line in a very open and transparent way.” The former Malden Hospital site – located at the top of Hospital Road off Fellsway East and overlooking Fellsmere Pond – is a 9.6-acre tract of land which includes the long-vacant hospital building and parking lot. After having served the residents of Malden and beyond for over 100 years, Malden Hospital closed in 1999, and the last of any health care-related operations there ceased in 2004. For nearly 25 years: What to do with Malden Hospital site? For nearly all of now nearly 25 years since the Malden Hospital closed, two Malden mayors and many City Councillors and other city officials have grappled with the question of what to do with the vacant building and site, which is the largest yet-to-be-redeveloped parcel of land in the city of Malden. That is why it is considered a major – and very much welcomed – breakthrough, when it was announced this past July that Tufts Medicine, the latest iteration of the former Hallmark Health, and Acadia Healthcare Company have formed a joint venture to build a new, $65 million behavioral health facility in Malden. The 144-bed inpatient hosOur 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! 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Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. For more information about Tufts Medicine and its future, visit tuftsmedicine.org. **** pital will be constructed on the site of the former Malden Hospital. The planners of the new hospital facility have stated that this would be a teaching hospital. As first announced at the start of last summer, the facility will make inpatient behavioral health services accessible for people of all age groups in the Greater Boston area with services that will include both inpatient and intensive outpatient behavioral health care programs. About 9 acres of land designated for open site A key piece of local interest in the proposed project is that it will also dedicate about 9 acres of land for conservation and open space to support the adjacent Malden and Medford communities. (See separate story.) The split would be approximately 6.7 acres of designated open space land for Malden and 2.3 acres for Medford. Hogan on Tuesday night noted that Malden’s portion would Headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a worldclass organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders. Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. As of June 30, 2022, Acadia operated a network of 246 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 10,800 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 22,500 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the United States. For more information, please visit www.acadiahealthcare.com. be adjacent to its existing land tract called Fellsmere Park and Fellsmere Pond and is a “flatter piece of land the approximate size of Trafton Park or Amerige Park.” It would be used as “some sort of open space programming for the community,” Hogan said. The Malden strategy officer said Medford officials had already declared that their designated acquisition of land would be 100% conservation land, added to existing land that serves as a natural buffer zone between residential areas and the hospital site. At the time the project was first announced, Tufts Medicine President and CEO Michael Dandorph said, “There is a critical need for capacity in behavioral health in the Commonwealth.” “Our plans to redevelop the Malden Hospital site into a state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital will help adAGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://NTkDpID5iFaFSUb-I_f7o0kFQGUz8YGBz_GkpC1IXHg.`̰cTj!>׉E :THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 9 Local residents among Northeast Metro Tech students rebuilding kiosks for Woburn trails and conservation areas Advocate Staff Report W AKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students repaired and rebuilt four kiosks to welcome visitors to conservation areas in Woburn. Carpentry students gained experience repairing, rebuilding and restoring the kiosks while working as a team in the community. Under the direction of instructors Richard McGinnis, Robert Jepson, Armen Khodaverdian and Bobby Calla, students applied what they learned in class about framing, roofi ng, fi nishwork and setting posts as they worked on and reinstalled the kiosks. Rebuilt kiosks are located at the Battle Road Woodlands, 165 Cambridge Road; the Tarky School Trail entrance, 225 Russell St.; and at the Community Gardens entrance, 96 Lexington St. A fourth kiosk that is being rebuilt will be installed later at the city’s new fi re headquarters. “A major part of our teaching at Northeast Metro Tech is encouraging students to use what they are learning to benefi t their communities because it’s so valuable for those communities and the students alike,” said School Committee Chairwoman Deborah Davis, of Woburn. “These Carpentry students did exactly that and I congratulate them on a job well done.” Northeast Metro Tech senior Carpentry students stand with a kiosk they renovated for the Battle Road Woodlands in Woburn. 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Clients will enter a raffle for sports memorabilia. Malden resident Ashish Khanna, at left, was given a haircut by barber Hayden Hayes, who said it’s a good cause. Edwin Burns with barber Scott Tibur, at right, gave back to the efforts. Boris Chudnovski got a haircut from barber Scott Harmon. Geralda St. Juste, who is getting her locks retwisted by stylist Roselyn Chheang said it’s helped to bring awareness to help victims out in any way possible. Daniel Moynihan with barber Kyle Brosseau, of Saugus, said they should have more fundraisers for this cause to aid the thousands of earthquake victims. Danielle Bennett, who is getting extensions, by stylist Sophia Bourdeau said “we are the world, we are the people,” adding that we should leave the world better than we found it. Head instructor Michele McKinney, of Saugus, and instructor Christopher Roberts, with the donation box. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://UWHoKGntQdcEBa8PJVVTj7SOuFzispEMl-TAAn6ppi0*`̰cTj!>׉EAGREEMENT | FROM PAGE 8 dress the constraints on access to care that our health care providers and our patients and families face every day,” Dandorph added. Behavioral services consolidated at new facility After a review and permitting process, which will include a thorough review by the Malden Planning Board, since the new behavioral hospital will be sited primarily on Malden-based land, MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford – both operating as part of the Tufts Medicine hub – will consolidate their behavioral health services at the new facility. Following Hogan’s presentation, several City Councillors asked questions, primarily on the topic at hand – the open space aspect of the project – though some melded with the overall scope of the project. Though it all, Hogan stressed that the City of Malden’s planned acquisition of the designated 6.7-acre parcel of land – which represents over two-thirds of the total land at the existing Malden Hospital site – “is not going to be something that is not going to happen.” Following a question from Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, who is a lifelong resident of Ward 3, where the site exists, on the expected timeline on the city’s acquisition of the parcel, Hogan said, “[Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare] have been open and honest that this land is coming to the City of Malden.” Hogan added, “This property has rolled around for 20 years. Residents want to use that land as soon as possible.” He said the “best-case scenarTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 cillor added. She also pointed out, as io” would be for the city to have a letter of agreement between the city and the owner/developers “by April or May when the permitting process is presented to the Planning Board.” Hogan said that the funding source(s) for the city’s acquisition of the land parcel do not have to be formally identified nor in place at that time, but that the letter or a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on how and when the city would be acquiring the land “would be appropriate as they pursue the necessary permits.” “We’ll own it” When asked directly by Councillor Spadafora if there is any scenario possible; for example, if ownership of the entire land parcel changed, if the City of Malden’s control of the land could, in turn, change. Hogan responded, “We’ll own it.” Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, who, along with others, has been instrumental in shepherding this project to the announcement gate this past summer, on Tuesday night publicly thanked the community advocates who have worked together with city officials for many months – and some for years – on the issue of the future of the Malden Hospital site. “The advocacy and voice of community groups, especially the Friends of Fellsmere Heights, on the Malden Hospital [site] project, has been such a major part of this process and we commend them,” Councillor Linehan said. “I look forward to continue listening to members of the community on the next phases of this project,” the Ward 3 Coundid Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow, that the advocacy of community groups, such as the Friends of Fellsmere Heights, was also a major contributing factor to the passage of the Community Preservation Act in the city of Malden. This led to the formation of the Community Preservation Committee, which is the group responsible for deciding on the allocation and administering of designated municipal tax revenues for various projects around the city within the parameters of the community preservation plan. Councillor McDonald: “Excited about this project...path forward” Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald said he is in full support of the open space plan for the Malden Hospital site. “I’m excited about this project and excited about the path forward,” Councillor McDonald said. “The footprint of the hospital building will be smaller than the existing one and the paved surfaces will be reduced, making way for more open, natural space.” When Hogan explained that the open space acquisition piece of the project is now in the hands of the city’s Office of Strategic Planning and Development, Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes questioned whether the time that department’s personnel put toward this new task would cause delays on other existing projects or “backups in that office.” Hogan responded, “It was always going to be a mismatch and was always going to take a lot of work. 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Not much of a high-scoring affair but B. McMahon led the team with 9 and for the late show. The Lakers seemingly had this one locked in as a victory – were stunned and couldn’t believe what just happened. They had A. Mallah (14) leading the way, who, shockingly, was the only Laker to score in the whole first half. Sunday, February 12 Game 1 – Bullets 62, Lakers 28 Boys in Blue keep the motor going & in doing so they have officially clinched a spot in the Madness. Between consistent scoring & timely free throws (which helps win games), they have shown discipline throughout by following the (w)right game plan. L. Guertin, once again, led the way with 18; C. Mijar & L. Wright had a pair of 12s to help in the historic Victory. The Lakers were behind the 8 ball from tap in this one, as they had only four ballers on the court from tap to finish. R. Laughton dropped 10. They spaced out the scoring but it just wasn’t enough to overcome too many obW L stacles. Game 2 – Sixers 39, Kings 38 The Crimson got off the schneide with a Big Win, their first of the season, to close out the final game of the weekend. As the Kings started off real slow, they did eventually catch up and start matching their opponent. But thanks to a barrage of five threes from Sixer B. Messersmith, ending with 15 and 10 from N. Melvin, they got that important win and held off the Kings, who after an emotional win yesterday fell flat in the offense today. K. Laurent did have 14 in the loss. But needed extra help from someone, not in the building again? 2023 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Team Bullets-C* 10 0 0 Celtics 6 3 3.5 *C = Playoff Spot This Week’s Games Sat., February 2 Sixers vs. Celtics Bullets vs. Kings Sunday, February 19 Lakers vs. Celtics Bullets vs. Sixers At the Ferryway School – corner of Ferry, Cross & Walnut Streets. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma A Reception In Support Of WARD 3 COUNCILLOR Amanda Linehan MONDAY, FEB 27TH 6:00 PM PEARL ST. STATION 53 SUMMER ST., MALDEN FAMILY FRIENDLY RSVP HERE Kings 4 6 6 L-1 Lakers 3 7 7 L-2 Sixers 1 8 8.5 Games behind Streak W-10 L-1 W-1 Hosted by: Sean Curran, Debbie DeMaria, Mai Du, Robin Inman, Sherri Towle Jackson, Candace Julyan, Yinh Kiefer, Angie Liou, Ari Taylor, and Zayda Ortiz ׉ 7cassandra://ByD3eUgJgXVqHlqCxb8Mw_mj750364WaDzYErh5eG0w'/`̰cTj!>׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 13 TOURNEY-BOUND! Malden High Boys Basketball Team qualifies for MIAA D-1 State Tourney with win over Somerville, 58-54 Senior Capt. Jonald Joseph scores season-high 20 pts., 13 reb. and 7 blocked shots to lead Malden By Steve Freker I t’s never easy. But then again, why should it be? It makes the victory ever sweeter. Maybe that’s why it took Malden High Boys Basketball right down to the last possession to put away a pesky Somerville High squad that was standing in its way on the path toward a bigtime redemption. A year ago, Malden was not at the bottom, the Tornados were at THE BOTTOM(!!) – the last-ranked team of 56 Division 1 teams in the state at 1-19 overall. After Tuesday’s exciting, 58-54, down-to-thewire win before a loud crowd at Finn Gym, Malden completed a huge turnaround circle, qualifying for its first Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 1 State Tournament berth since 2018. Malden improved to 10-8 overall with the victory, thus lifting the equivalent of an 18-wheeler off the shoulders of Head Coach Don Nally. “I am so happy for these kids. They have worked so hard since the end of last season and to go from one win to 10, and, hopefully, two more, is fantastic,” Coach Nally said. Senior captain Jonald Joseph, who missed all of last year with an injury, was a beast on this night, leading all scorers with a season-high 20 points, 13 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. It was a fully balanced team effort as both junior forward Zeke Noelsaint and freshman guard Ethan Pherjarasai scored 10 points each, and senior Justin Bell added 10 points. Malden also got solid minutes and leadership from senior swing man Peyton Carron and senior forward Andrew Louis. “It was a team effort and a very satisfying win over a wellcoached Somerville team,” said Nally, who has led Malden to the postseason in 11 of his 18 seasons at the helm. “It was also a big relief!” Coach Nally said with a smile. Senior Jonald Joseph skies for two of his game-high 20 points against Somerville. (Henry Huang Photos/ Malden Advocate) GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE UPDATE: Two GBL Co-Op/ Co-Ed Wrestling Team Performers Qualify for This Weekend’s MIAA State Tournament Vargas and Hassan from Malden HS/ GBL finish third at Division 1 Central Greater Boston League (Malden/Everett/Revere Co-ed/Co-op) senior captain Joel Vargas (second from right) finished third at the MIAA Division 1 Central Sectionals and will compete in the Division 1 State Tournament this weekend at Methuen High School. Above he is shown on Senior Night with, from left to right, Mayor Gary Christenson, GBL/Malden/Everett/Revere senior Nicole Zang, Joel Vargas and Malden Public Schools Athletic Director Charlie Conefrey. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools/City of Malden) By Steve Freker S ometimes a second chance is all you need for a signature achievement in high school sports. Senior Joel Vargas of Malden Ethan Phejarasai looked for an opening against Somerville during Tuesday’s game. High School, a captain for the Greater Boston League (GBL) Co-ed/Co-op Wrestling Team, finished third at the Division 1 Central Sectional Tournament and will be competing in the MIAA Division 1 State Championships, beginning today and continuing through the weekend at Methuen High School. Vargas, who was the 5th seed at 182 lbs. at the Sectionals this past weekend, was pinned in his first match by #4 seed Jacob McLintock of Newton South. Vargas then battled through the loser’s bracket, going a perfect 3-0 with two pins consecutively, and then a hard-fought, 5-2 win over – guess who – McLintock in the 182 lbs. semifinals. “I was really glad to get a second chance with that opponent,” Vargas said. “He pinned me in my first match and I give him credit, but I really wanted another chance at him and I got it. It made me feel great to earn my spot in the State Tournament.” Vargas will be joined by the GBL’s Youseff Hassan in the Division 1 States today. Hassan also finished 3rd in the Sectionals, competing at 195 lbs. Hassan pinned his first two opponents before getting pinned himself, then winning his fourth match by a pin to finish third. Ivan Landaverde-Lemus competed in the 120 lb. weight class and was eliminated. Sean Cochran competed at 138 lbs. for GBL Wrestling and was eliminated. Steven Busillo competed at 152 lbs. for GBL, and Alex Oscar competed at 160 lbs. and they were knocked out. David Parada-Araujo went 1-2 at 132 lbs. ׉ 7cassandra://-jL5LXrnXYeOfbXzpL5sCLCQE_gKYQa5cXKsFrWSTCU.g`̰cTj!>cTj!> PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://mNI5cbGsT2M5f7UtE-bUbJ_C2U0aiCdz5dJnxx9Whco"`)׉ 7cassandra://GyCVTm9ORi4BcOxkOULb8Mo0e7gY0qJUCjXawiBRDYA͆5`J׉ 7cassandra://vLCZMJE_4ybIU1kADAVZ4WPnJ9eBwCxQn9IDNl5-mGU-`̰׉ 7cassandra://Xm46zEYnu8tqQ4SN9ePqIaNjJBX8fVc_jgGtEOQ9F5A R͠cYj!>Dט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://K_j12bLCctX_wQJ3HnBtQ9NauVZ5tspzzGiuaFNENh8.`)׉ 7cassandra://BS8c75atiEaD1c2jflQ9fmctMxXk488TkkjqIWPzpbA|b`J׉ 7cassandra://T40vjoBuYAPqm_HpgWGh2KNtbwrrIeNFGqwMW85aDm4$`̰׉ 7cassandra://T6JtiI_P3wCqMtWf-3G12rmH_Y-g16S6RJOVMUUp55I͸P ͠cYj!>EנcYj!>H 49ׁHhttp://www.maldencatholic.org/)ׁ ׁ ЈנcYj!>G 4ҁ9ׁHhttp://www.maldencatholic.org/)ׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Malden High School Coed Swim Team Celebrates Senior Night T he 2022-2023 Malden High School coed swim team had many highlights this season, including a back-to-back undefeated season (7-0) and its fifth straight league championship in the Greater Boston League. Another highlight for Head Coach Jess Bisson and the Golden Tornados team was Senior Night, where the team recognized the commitment and achievement of the members of the graduating Senior Class of 2023. Seniors included Captain Liam Bloom, Leo Chen, Qai Hinds, Nimon Jusufi, Kyle Lee, Steven Leung, Ryan Li, Captain Nathan Nguyen, Captain Wara Ramirez Morales, Saura Rathore and Allen Xiao. (All Advocate Photos by Henry Huang) Allen Xiao Kyle Lee Leo Chen Liam Bloom Liam Bloom Senior Captain Nathan Nguyen in 100 freestyle Nathan Nguyen Ryan Li Nimon Jusufi Steven Leung Wara Ramirez Morales Qai Hinds Saura Rathore Nimon Jusufi in 100 freestyle ׉ 7cassandra://vLCZMJE_4ybIU1kADAVZ4WPnJ9eBwCxQn9IDNl5-mGU-`̰cTj!>׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 15 Malden Catholic hires Jess Piracini as Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach M alden Catholic’s Director of Athletics, William Raycraft, has announced that the school has hired Jess Piracini to head its Girls Varsity Lacrosse program. Piracini emerged out of a strong pool of applicants, and she is a coach looking to bring this young program to new levels. According to Piracini, “I am fortunate to be taking over a very good lacrosse program. This is an incredible opportunity to lead the Malden Catholic program forward with the desire and competitiveness to become the best in high school lacrosse.” Piracini added, “Malden Catholic is a school that not only embraces athletics, but also truly cares about the growth of their students and school community. This genuine commitment to growth goes well beyond the fields and classroom.” “Coach Piracini has done a fantastic job working with our girls in the hockey program and she was a standout athlete herself. I am confident she will lead our lacrosse program with outJess Piracini Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach standing skill and eventually to MIAA distinction,” stated Raycraft. “Our program currently has nearly sixty members in its fifth year of existence, and we believe that Coach Piracini will fuel it with a wealth of knowledge, passion and enthusiasm.” Raycraft went on to say, “She understands our mission, embodies the core values of the athletic department, and I am confident she will make a very positive connection with our student-athletes.” Coach Piracini is a graduate of Catholic education having attended Arlington Catholic High School, where she was a threesport athlete, excelling in both hockey and lacrosse. While at AC she was a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team, captain and Catholic Central League All-Star her senior year. Jess then continued her education and hockey career at women’s hockey powerhouse Norwich University, where she was a four-year member of the varsity team. She is currently an assistant coach for the MC Lancers Girls Hockey Team. About Malden Catholic High School: Since 1932, MC (https:// www.maldencatholic.org/) has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which offers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program with electives, such as Robotics and Engineering Design. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal. Malden Catholic hires Michael Colombo as Girls Varsity Soccer Coach M alden Catholic Director of Athletics William Raycraft has announced that MC has hired Michael Colombo to head its Girls Varsity Soccer program. Colombo has served the Malden Catholic Girls Soccer program over the past three years as both the Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Head Coach. He has extensive education and coaching experience and has demonstrated tremendous enthusiasm over the years at MC. According to New England Futbol Club (NEFC) Technical Director Peter Motzenbecker, “Michael is one of the finest coaches with whom I have had the pleasure of working.” Motzenbecker added, “His technical knowledge of the game is top notch, and probably more importantly, he understands how to work with players and get the very best out of athletes.” “Michael has a terrific abiliMichael Colombo Girls Varsity Soccer Coach ty to connect with people. He has also demonstrated a strong drive to succeed while developing talent the right way, which makes him a terrific fit for Malden Catholic and our mission. As we went through the search process, Colombo checked off all the boxes,” stated Raycraft. Coach Colombo has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and holds a United States Soccer Federation D License, in addition to numerous certifications from a diverse suite of providers, including United Soccer Coaches and Massachusetts Soccer. His coaching career includes time with Mass Youth Soccer’s Town Select program, and over the past four years he served as a Staff Coach with NEFC. Over his coaching career, student-athletes have experienced great success and have flourished both as teams and as individuals. About Malden Catholic High School: Since 1932, MC (https:// www.maldencatholic.org/) has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which offers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program with electives, such as Robotics and Engineering Design. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal. ׉ 7cassandra://T40vjoBuYAPqm_HpgWGh2KNtbwrrIeNFGqwMW85aDm4$`̰cTj!>cTj!> PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://XOSkc-A9ax6x5IuBu7qouMT1OhCrBmycWoLyu9AukzI `)׉ 7cassandra://rgm14J0d8odTZBMb_Y5q_dnpSneOc4vlkSOCz8ZSNLw͚1`J׉ 7cassandra://p0srBTHkyi2u4GobYZpZhe8ej_pbtrfaR8i4QeVe2ug'`̰׉ 7cassandra://zyKRKaItW6B0NOCphdKXXgBqxlvUsozp5N7r20ZR-wgͷD͠cZj!>Iט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Rdj3KZ75Q1uPhRniYvhV6vPgrAyn92Gg3Ak659RiCgM<>`)׉ 7cassandra://SdEU_p1IwV5xAFKzdEzSwb_96iQLvTlP9gUU7rXCALws5`J׉ 7cassandra://HLZRuOOMfInAOrM-fIQP34HOws2uhhEij6N1dKgw6WI !`̰׉ 7cassandra://0LzG4T0bgqGceE5NqCjIBSKrVOrDLLeike2qH_wraywsLR͠cZj!>JנcZj!>OJ 9ׁH"http://www.MAShelterSettlement.comׁ ׁ ЈנcZj!>Nw̖9ׁHmailto:Lmassie@gbls.orgׁ ׁ ЈנcZj!>Mws̖9ׁHmailto:Lmassie@gbls.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E)Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp. constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators' votes on roll calls from the week of February 6-10, 2023. There were no roll calls in the House last week. ADOPT SENATE RULES (S 17) Senate 37-1, approved the set of rules by which the Senate will operate during the 2023-2024 session. Key rules include continuing the option, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allows senators to participate, debate and vote remotely in Senate sessions, at their owns discretion, from their homes or offices; allowing legislators and citizens to testify at hearings in person or from their home or other remote location; and requiring Senate committee votes to be posted on the Legislature’s website. “The rules package released today takes the lessons learned during this unprecedented time and incorporates them into the Senate’s practices and procedures,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), Chair of the Temporary Senate Committee on Rules. “By continuing remote participation options for hearings, publishing committee votes and allowing public access to testimony, we can create better pathways for people across our commonwealth to access and participate in state government.” “I am proud of the Senate for its commitment to increased transparency, inclusivity and equity as reflected in this rules package,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “We have learned the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this rules package ensures that operations in the Senate continue to reflect the reality of work and civic engagement in the digital age.” "The Massachusetts Senate must be a place of transparency and accountability," said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), the lone opponent of the rules package. "The people we represent deserve that type of Senate and our reform amendments demand that type of Senate. Showing up to vote, in-person, doing the people's business during the light of day, stopping lobbying by those who corrupted the public’s trust and providing transparency in how a senator votes are reforms that can restore good governance to the Massachusetts Senate." (A “Yes” vote is for the rules package. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes REQUIRE A TWOTHIRDS VOTE TO GO BEYOND 10 P.M. (S 17) Senate 4-34, rejected an amendment that would require a two-thirds vote for the Senate to continue any session beyond 10 p.m. This would be in addition to a current Senate rule that requires a two-thirds vote to continue a session beyond 8 p.m. and a two-thirds vote to continue a session beyond midnight. Amendment supporters said requiring the two-thirds vote will ensure that late-night sessions between 10 p.m. and midnight when legislators are tired and many citizens are already sleeping do not become the norm but are allowed only when a vast majority of senators favor it. Amendment opponents said the current rules requiring a two-thirds vote to go beyond 8 p.m. and another two-thirds vote to go beyond midnight are sufficient and argued there is no need to add another layer. (A “Yes” vote is for requiring a two-thirds vote to go beyond 10 p.m. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Jason Lewis No REQUIRE UNANIMOUS VOTE TO GO BEYOND MIDNIGHT (S 17) Senate 4-34, rejected an amendment that would require a unanimous vote for the Senate to continue any session beyond midnight. Current Senate rules require a two-thirds vote to go beyond midnight. Amendment supporters said sessions after midnight, when taxpayers are sleeping, and some members are barely awake, are irresponsible and should only be held if 100 percent of the senators agree there is a major emergency. Amendment opponents said going beyond midnight currently is only done when there is an emergency. They said it is often impossible to get a unanimous vote on anything and argued it is not wise to give a single member the power to adjourn the Senate. (A “Yes” vote is for requiring a unanimous vote to go beyond midnight.A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Sen. Jason Lewis No REPEAL TERM LIMITS FOR THE SENATE PRESIDENT (S 17) Senate 32-6, approved an amendment that would repeal a current rule that limits the Senate president to eight years in that position. Sponsor Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) said there are negative restrictions the term limit provision places on the Senate. “The governor’s office has no such limitation, the House removed term limits for the speaker’s office almost ten years ago and both minority leaders in the House and Senate are not subject to any limit on their term in office,” said Rodrigues. “You could say, in real terms, that we have de-facto term limits in place, as any candidate for Senate president must win re-election by their peers. With the commonwealth now finally emerging from three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, stability and continuity are paramount for the passage of pressing and long-overdue legislation stalled by three years of uncertainty.” “I just think it’s good to have that opportunity for change,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy).“We have it every two years when we elect the Senate president, but to know that every eight years, there'll be a change and people can move to different committees, develop different areas of expertise—I think that’s quite valuable.” “The integrity of the Senate has always been my top priority as Senate president, and it is my honor to lead this body,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The adoption of this amendment means that the Senate will be on equal footing with all the other branches of our government.” “Each elected official should be equally empowered to ensure everyday citizens have a voice in their Republic,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “Term limits for the Senate President was passed in 1993 as a reform to prevent the centralization and homogenization of power after one Senate president held his position over the course of three different decades. Reversing this rule isn’t a step towards progress, it’s an unfortunate step back in time.” “By eliminating the term limit protection, the senate is allowing Sen. Karen Spilka to remain Senate President for life,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “This type of absolute power will lead to corruption in the Massachusetts Legislature, it’s just a matter of time.” (A “Yes” vote is for repealing the 8-year term limit. A “No” vote is for the keeping the 8-year term limit.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes LIMITED REMOTE VOTING (S 17) Senate 4-34, rejected an amendment that would allow a senator to participate in any Senate session remotely from their office, home or any other location only under certain circumstances. The amendment would replace a section that allows a senator to participate remotely without a specific reason. The circumstances under which a senators could participate remotely would include disability, illness, the need for a member to provide care for an immediate family member, pregnancy or childbirth of a member or said member’s spouse, domestic partner or partner. “The legislative process works best when members are present and interacting with one another during formal sessions,” said sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). Amendment opponents said the unlimited remote voting during the pandemic shows that that system worked well. They noted that the amendment does not include several other legitimate reasons including bad weather. They noted that it is time for the Senate to get into modern times and make permanent the rule allowing remote voting at the discretion of each senator. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment allowing remote voting only in certain circumstances. A “No” vote is against the amendment and favors remote voting at the discretion of each member.) Sen. Jason Lewis No MORE TIME TO CONSIDER CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS (S 18) Senate 4-35, rejected an amendment that would change a current joint rule that requires any conference committee reports to be filed by 8 p.m. and not considered and debated until 17 hours later at 1 p.m. on the following day. The amendment would require the report to be filed by 5 p.m. and not considered and debate until 72 hours later. A conference committee report is a compromise version of legislation, drafted by a 6-member committee consisting of three House members and three senators, when the House and Senate approve different versions of a bill and each branch rejects the other’s version. Amendment supporters said that conference committee legislation is often lengthy and complicated. They argued that legislators should be given more time to read and understand it. They noted that the current 17 hours is actually a lot less than that because it does not account for legislators having to go home and go to sleep. Amendment opponents said that conference committee legislation is sometimes drafted near the end of a legislative year. They noted that the 72-hour rules might result in the legislation not being approved and sent to the governor. (A “Yes” vote is for allowing 72 hours. A “No” vote is against allowing 72 hours.) Sen. Jason Lewis No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL More bills that have been proposed for consideration in the 2023-2024 session include: ALLOW LOW STAKES CARD GAMES AT SENIOR CENTERS (HD 171) – Would allow low stakes card games and other recreational games at senior centers. The bill would limit the amount of money contributed by a single player during the entire session to $5 and the winnings of a single player to $20. Games included are pitch, cribbage, mahjong, rummy, pinochle, canasta, dominoes, bridge BHRC| SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://p0srBTHkyi2u4GobYZpZhe8ej_pbtrfaR8i4QeVe2ug'`̰cTj!>׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 17 Legal Notice Department of Housing and Community Development Summary of Settlement Notice January 2023 Who should read this? Read this if you are applying for or getting EA shelter from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). What is this summary about? There is a class action lawsuit against DHCD about the EA shelter program. The case is called Garcia v. DHCD. DHCD has agreed to make changes to try to improve the EA shelter program. That agreement is called a Settlement Agreement. On March 28, 2023, the judge will hold a hearing to decide whether to approve the Agreement. But first, the class members have a right to learn about the Agreement and tell the judge if they disagree with any part. This summary tells you about the Agreement and what to do if you disagree. What is the case about? In December 2016, a group of homeless families filed a class action lawsuit against DHCD. They are the Plaintiffs. The case is about the process for families to get into shelter, placing families close to their home communities and kids’ schools, and getting more appropriate shelter placements for people with disabilities. Who is a class member? The class includes everyone who is in EA shelter or has a Temporary Emergency Shelter Interruption (TESI). The class also includes everyone who applies for EA shelter and has not been denied. It also includes people who have tried to apply for EA shelter but haven’t been able to get in. But it does not include people who have applied for EA shelter and have been denied, if they have appealed the denial and they lost their appeal, or if the appeal deadline has passed. There is also a sub-class. The sub-class includes all families who are in the class, who are eligible for EA shelter, and who have a family member who has a disability. What is in the Agreement? The key changes that DHCD intends to make are: • DHCD will make the application process easier. You will be able to leave a voicemail instead of waiting on hold. DCHD will call back the same day. If you call late in the day, DHCD may call you back on the next business day. You will also be able to apply in person at DHCD offices. • When people apply for shelter, DHCD will ask if they need any help because of disabilities or limited English ability or other reasons. • DHCD will let families into shelter even if they do not have all their documents. But first each family will have to prove three things: their identities, relationship to each other, and that at least one family member is a resident of Massachusetts. • If families are eligible for shelter and contact DHCD by a certain time each day, DHCD will guarantee that they can get a safe place to stay that night. • DHCD will make it easier for people to request accommodations for disabilities. DHCD will help people with the paperwork. DHCD will keep track of people who are waiting for an accommodation. For families with disabilities, DHCD will make it easier to avoid noncompliances and terminations. • A lot of families need a shelter transfer so that they can be closer to their home community, or closer to their kids’ schools, or because of disabilities. DHCD will improve its systems for shelter transfers. It will keep track of families who are waiting for a transfer. It will use clear priorities to make the transfer waiting list as fair as possible. • While families are waiting for a transfer, DHCD may transfer them to a hotel room, or help them with transportation, or give them some protections against noncompliances and terminations. • DHCD will try to get new shelters in different parts of the state, if a lot of families are waiting a long time for transfers. • DHCD will communicate important information more clearly. The Agreement will probably last for 4 to 5 years. During that time, DHCD will give information to Plaintiffs’ lawyers so that they can make sure DHCD does what it agreed to do. Also, the judge will have the power to make sure that DHCD follows the Agreement. DHCD will pay $1.5 million to the Plaintiffs’ lawyers for lawyers’ fees and for expenses already paid by the Plaintiffs’ lawyers. What does this mean for me as a class member? If the judge approves the Agreement, all class members will be bound by its terms. This means you can’t sue DHCD to try to get DHCD to change its systems for the things covered by the Agreement, while the Agreement is in effect. You can still sue DHCD if it violates your individual legal rights. If you agree with the Agreement, you do not need to do anything. If it is approved, you will get the benefits of the Agreement. If you do not agree with any part of the Agreement, you can object. Fairness Hearing There will be a Fairness Hearing on March 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. before Judge Douglas Wilkins in Courtroom 25 of the Norfolk County Superior Courthouse, 650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026. The judge will listen to objections or other statements before deciding whether to approve the Agreement. At the hearing, the judge will also decide the amount of lawyers’ fees, if any, to be paid to Plaintiffs’ lawyers. What should I do if I want to object and/or talk at the Fairness Hearing? If you want to tell the judge that you disagree with any part of the Agreement, including the payment of lawyers’ fees, or you have something else to say to the judge about the Agreement, you must mail the judge a statement by March 20, 2023. The statement must say the name of the court case (Rosanna Garcia et al. v. Department of Housing and Community Development, 16-84-CV-03768); your name and address; what you disagree with and why, or what you want to say at the hearing. If you are writing about an objection, state whether you want to say something to the judge at the hearing. Send the original statement to: Suffolk County Superior Court, Attn: Margaret Buckley, 3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108. Send a copy of the statement to: Laura Massie, Greater Boston Legal Services, 197 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114. You can also email it to Lmassie@gbls.org. If you can’t send a statement or miss the deadline, you can still come to the hearing on March 28, 2023. Ask the judge to excuse you from the requirements and explain why you could not send your statement by the deadline. The judge can change any of the deadlines in this notice if you show good cause. How can I get more information? If you have questions or want a copy of the Agreement, please contact Laura Massie at Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS), 197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114; (844) 625-7313, TTY (617) 371-1228, toll-free (800) 323-3205; or by email: Lmassie@gbls.org. The Agreement is also posted online at www.MAShelterSettlement.com. 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Years ago, only 20% to 25% of all employees eligible to participate in their company’s401(k) plan did not. That percentage is much higher today.Given that many companies offer some type of match, contributing to a 401(k) plan makes a lot of financial sense. For participants who contribute, this will result in a larger retirement nest egg than they might otherwise have built up. Plan participants need to understand the concept of dollar cost averaging and how time reduces the risk of loss and can more often than not be an investor’s best friend. They also need to appreciate the value of asset allocation and of having a diversified portfolio. While it is always important to understand the value of saving and investing for the future, so too often people do not react to an offer of future benefit/detriment.Often times, people have difficulty envisioning the value of making a change for the future. It is difficult for some to relate to how today’s behavior will hurt a future that may be 20, 30 or 40 years away. Consequently, to enhance 401(k) participation, potential plan participants need to understand the current benefits of participation. They need to recognize the significant savings in income taxes as well as the value added by the company’s matching contribution. By participating at least up to the full company match offered, employees are in essence giving themselves what amounts to a tax-deferred raise. Fear of stock market declines also makes it more difficult for people to bite the bullet and engage in meaningful retirement savings.In the late 1990’s, there was the first significant bear market to hit the American investor since self-directed 401(k)’s became prolific in corporate America. Then the market rebounded. Once again, there was a significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial average during the financial crisis that hit us in the second half of 2007. The Dow Jones had dipped to 6,800 points. As of this writing, it is back up to 34,000.The fact that the bear market in the late 1990’s hit after the biggest boom in the stock market in history made it hurt all the more, since many workers were convinced they could self-manage their assets and were oblivious to the inherent risks in so doing. Furthermore, many employers invested in their own company stock, often times ignoring the risks of doing so. As a result of the previous market downturns (2022 included), many investors decided to hold their money on the sidelines or invest in safer, lower-yielding products. Some analysts believe this to be a self-defeating strategy given that when the market is down, it typically represents the best buying opportunity. Now is the time to invest for retirement, not the time to sit on the sidelines. It is always greatto invest when the market is low and of course retire when the market is high. No different than the old adage “buy low and sell high”. Plan participants run the risk of missing an enormous opportunity if they wait for solid reassurance that there will no longer be bear markets. Bear markets often recover rapidly. Take advantage of the benefits of not only 401(k) plans, but of the many other retirement plans available today such as Individual 401(k) plans, traditional IRA’s, Roth IRA’s, Simple IRA plans, profit-sharing plans, etc. A systematic savings program is the only way to ensure that you will meet your retirement objectives, regardless of whether the market is currently up or down. When you have a long investment horizon (10 or more years), you should consider the value of investing in a diversified portfolio which over that period will more often than not outpace inflation and help you get to where you want to be. 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. and bingo. Supporters said that some senior centers have banned these games because under current law they are technically illegal and the centers fear legal repercussions. “It just makes sense to let these folks play card games,” said sponsor Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield). “They aren’t high rollers who are looking to make money. They just want to play cards and recreational bingo with their friends and peers.” MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS (HD 2208) – Adds mental health of students to the current list of physical illnesses that qualify as a legitimate reason for a student’s absence from school. Under the bill, students who are absent due to mental or behavioral health will also be offered the opportunity to meet with a certified school counselor upon returning to school but will not be required to do so. Rep. Carol Doherty (D-Taunton) sponsored the legislation that was originally initiated and backed by the Class of 2021 at Oliver Ames High School in Easton. “Mental health is just as important as physical health, and our students deserve the same level of understanding and accommodation for mental health symptoms,” said Doherty. "This bill will help ensure that students who are struggling with mental health symptoms are not penalized, and that they receive the support they need to succeed in school. State government must rise to meet the needs of our students, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the mental health crisis many face.” ALLOW NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE (HD 3946) – Would permit cities and towns to allow non-citizens over age 18 to vote in local municipal elections. The elections in which non-citizens could vote include an election for mayor, school committee, city council, town council, board of selectmen, select board elections, a school committee referendum and a local ballot referendum. “Non-citizen residents of Massachusetts are already participating deeply in civic life by attending parent-teacher conferences, working toward college degrees, donating their time for community projects, running local businesses, and of course, paying their taxes,” said sponREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 KECHENA, FEKADU S BUYER2 SELLER1 LIPNOSKI FT SELLER2 WARREN, JUNE sor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “That is why I am proud to refile this legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth.” A similar bill filed by Connolly last year was shipped off to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated.It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. CREATE COVID-19 REMEMBRANCE DAY (HD 3281) – Would designate the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Remembrance Day to honor and remember people who have died or suffered from COVID-19; the frontline and essential workers; and residents of the state who volunteered to support their neighbors and local communities. Co-sponsors Reps. Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) and Natalie Blais (D-Sunderland) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they sponsored the bill. A similar bill filed by the same duo died from inaction in the House last year after it had received a favorable report from the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight which recommended its passage. DECLARE RACISM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS (HD 3703) – Would declare racism as a public health crisis and direct the Office of Health Equity to develop policies to dismantle systemic racism impacting health and establish programs focused on the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases disproportionately impacting communities of color. Sponsor Rep. Jon Santiago (D-Boston), did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he filed the bill. DIVEST FROM COMPANIES THAT SELL FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION (HD 3225) Would require the state’s Pension Reserve Investment Management (PRIM) fund to divest state funds from companies that derive more than 15 percent of revenues from the sale or manufacturing of ammunition, firearms or firearm accessories used for civilian, non-military, non-police purposes. PRIM handles and pays retirement benefits to state employees and teachers. “When the treasurer’s Office brought this bill to me for consideration, I thought it was important legislation for Massachusetts to reflect its values with its investments,” said sponsor Rep. Jay Livingston (D-Boston). “Massachusetts has enacted some of the strictest gun laws in the United States and has one of the lowest rates of gun violence as a result. The divestment proposed in this legislation would generate awareness of the dangers of firearms and send a clear message to gun violence victims and survivors everywhere that we stand with them by divesting from these firearm companies that have failed to demonstrate a willingness to engage with shareholders and address the safety of their products.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “My office will always advocate for consumers, especially when they are preyed on by a company that engages in unfair and unlawful business practices. We were able to hold Safe Home Security and its sister companies accountable for their alleged deceptive tactics, securing millions in debt relief for consumers, and we will continue to hold bad actors accountable.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell on her office’s $6.5 million settlement, including $4.7 million in debt relief, with a Connecticut-based home security services company to resolve allegations that the company violated state consumer protection laws by deceptively trapping Massachusetts consumers in long-term auto renewal contracts and engaging in illegal debt collection practices. “Every day I hear from families in my district who are facing eviction, rent increases and housing instability. I am committed to using every tool available to address the housing crisis, deliver immediate relief to families in need and to work collaboratively to create a system that makes housing truly affordable for all.” ---Sen. Lydia Edwards who, along with Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge), last week launched the Housing for All Caucus in the Massachusetts Legislature. “MassDOT is pleased to work collaboratively with municipal leaders, Metropolitan Area Planning Councils and Regional Planning Agencies to further the goals of Safe Streets for All. BHRC| SEE PAGE 20 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 18-20 STEARNS ST CITY MALDEN DATE 01.23.23 PRICE 700000 ׉ 7cassandra://8_tsP7zYP1C_SVJoyKmCoEu0k3ocrUcW1qu2iss-lbY&`̰cTj!>׉E#THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Joseph W. Ascolillo Jr. Of Malden. Passed away on February 12, 2023. He was 77 years old. Born in Somerville, Joseph was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran having served in Vietnam. Joseph was the devoted husband of Mary E. (Sticco) Ascolillo, his wife of 37 years. He was the loving father of Anthony Ascolillo and his wife Rachel of McDonald, PA and Christina Ascolillo of Malden. Joseph was the dear brother of Michael Ascolillo, Carol Ferrullo, Grace Petkiewich and Tori Anderson. He is also survived by many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dog Gus. A private service was held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA on Thursday, February 16th. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Mary F. Finnegan Of Malden. Passed away on February 13th. Beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack” Finnegan, Jr. Preceded in death by her son John E Finnegan, III. Mother of Linda Burke and her husband Brian of Melrose, Patricia Finnegan of Andover, Jean Williams and her husband Thomas of Rogers, Arkansas and Paul Finnegan and his wife Tammy of Billerica. Grandmother of Michael, Kathryn, Taylor, Megan, Connor and Patrick. Survived by her brother William Hanlon and his wife Sally of Vail, Colorado and brother-in-law James Brown of Malden. Preceded in death by her brothers James Hanlon and his wife Nami, John Hanlon and his wife Shirley and sisters Pauline McLaughlin and her husband Red and Judith Brown and dear friends Bob & Doris Dowling. Relatives & friends are invited to attend her funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant Street, Malden on Friday, February 17th at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church 600 Pleasant Street, Malden at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with interment at Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 16th. Michael D’Arcangelo Of Salisbury and formerly of the Malden / Melrose area, passed away on Monday February 13, 2023 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 67 years old. Born on March 24, 1955 in Melrose, Michael was one of four children of the late Anthony “Tony” and Mary (Renda) D’Arcangelo. He grew up in East Boston and attended Malden High School. Michael was the beloved husband of Diane (Sterner) D’Arcangelo with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Devoted father of Julianne Fallon and her husband Daniel, Stephanie Mascia and her husband Richard, Elizabeth Hill and her husband Jeremy, Michelle Glynn and her husband Martin, and Michael, James, and Joseph D’Arcangelo. Loving brother of Maria D’Arcangelo-Lapides and her late husband Howard of Encino, CA, David D’Arcangelo and his wife Lisa Zingariello-D’Arcangelo of Malden, and the late Stephen V. D’Arcangelo. Cherished grandfather of Sicely and her fi ancé Daniel Cosmes, Anya, Gavin and Mila Fallon, Mariah Hewitt and her husband Kyle, Liliana Dalmer and her fi ancé Jack Hehir, Ayla and Jacob Hill, Mia, Mateo, and Malaina Glynn, Bella, Mary Jane, Michael, and Scarlett D’Arcangelo. Proud great-grandfather of Holly and Macey Hewitt, and Bradley Cosmes with one more on the way. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Olivia and Max Lapides, Isabella D’Arcangelo, and many additional nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews on his wife’s side, as well as a number of sisters and brothersin-law, several aunts, uncles and numerous cousins near and far. Michael was a kind and loving family man who embraced his disability of being legally blind since childhood with dignity. He worked for the MASS DOT Highway Department as a Construction Contract Specialist for 30 years until his retirement in August 2021. Michael also known as “Darc”, Dad, and Grandad, will be greatly missed but lovingly remember for his kind heart, tireless work ethic, endless devotion to his family, and his unique sense of humor. He was truly one of a kind. Relatives and friends will gather to honor Michael’s life during visiting hours at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday February 17 from 4-7pm and again on Saturday for his Funeral Service celebrated at 2pm. If friends and family would like to send fl oral arrangements to the funeral home the family kindly requests that you send living house plants, trees, or fl owering shrubs from your fl orist of choice so that they may be planted in Darc’s honor as he was an avid gardener. The family’s fl orist is Martin’s Florist in Malden, 781-322-0840. In lieu of fl owers, gifts in memory of Michael may be made to Massachusetts Eye and Ear, check payable to The Foundation of the MEEI, Inc., 243 Charles St., Development Offi ce, Boston, MA. 02114 or https://giving.masseyeandear. org/. For online tribute, please visit RobinsonFuneralHome. com aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller Retiring Abroad? Tips and tools to help you make an informed decision Dear Savvy Senior, What are the key factors to consider when contemplating retiring abroad? My husband and I will soon be retiring and are interested in moving abroad to a country that’s cheaper and warmer than the U.S. Looking Ahead Dear Looking, Whatever your reasons for aspiring to retire abroad – a lower cost of living, a better climate or a desire for adventure – you need to do your homework and learn everything you can about the country you’re interested in because it’s not an easy move. Here are some diff erent tips and tools to help you make an informed decision. Researching Tools If you’re in the decision-making process of where to retire, InternationalLiving.com and LiveAndInvestOverseas.com are two excellent websites that provide articles, information and lists of the top retirement destinations abroad based on cost of living, climate, health care, housing, visas, infrastructure and more. Once you pick a country or two that interest you, a smart move is to talk or network with some expats who have already made the move you’re thinking about making. They can give you tips and suggestions on many issues, as well as the advantages and disadvantages and day-to-day reality of living in a particular country. Facebook is a good resource for locating expat groups. But before committing, experts recommend visiting multiple times during diff erent seasons to see whether you can envision yourself living there and not just exploring the place as a tourist. Here are some other factors you need to look into. Cost of living: Retiring abroad used to be seen as a surefi re way to live beyond your means, and for many countries it still is. But depending on where you move, the U.S. dollar may not stretch as far as you think. To compare the cost of living in hundreds of cities and countries use Numbeo.com. Visa requirements: If you want to spend just part of the year living abroad or are willing to move from country to country, most countries off er a three or six-month tourist visa, which is easy to get. But if you want to set up permanent residence abroad you might have to jump over a few more hurdles depending on where you want to retire. To research visa requirements in the countries that interest you, visit VisaGuide.World. Health care: Most U.S. health insurance companies do not provide coverage outside the U.S., and neither does Medicare. Check with the embassy (see USembassy.gov) of your destination country to see how you can be covered as a foreign resident. Many countries provide government-sponsored health care that’s inexpensive, accessible and just as good as what you get in the states, or you may want to buy a policy through Medibroker.com or BupaGlobal.com. Also know that most people who retire abroad eventually return to the U.S., so experts recommend paying your Medicare Part B premiums. If you drop and resume Part B, or delay initial enrollment, you’ll pay a 10 percent premium penalty for every 12-month period you weren’t enrolled. Housing: Buying a home in a foreign country can be complicated, so it’s almost always better to rent fi rst until you’re sure you want to permanently reside there. Money matters: Opening or maintaining a bank account abroad can also be diffi cult. You may have to establish a checking account with an institution that has international reach like Citibank or maintain a U.S. bank account that you can access online. Claiming your Social Security benefi ts, however, should not be a problem as they off er direct deposit to almost every country in the world. See SSA.gov/international/payments.html. Taxes: You also need to research tax rules in your prospective countries and be aware that even if you’re living in another country, as a U.S. citizen you’ll still most likely need to fi le an annual U.S. tax return – see IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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So we cut services.” ---Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) cautioning about reducing state taxes. 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 Thurs. Feb. 9 House11:05 a.m. to 1:31 p.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. Fri. Feb. 10 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019 FREE STUFF! FREE STUFF! Free Yard Sale Giveaway Saturday, Feb. 18th 12 Noon - 5 PM 134 Cottage Street, Everett Everything Must Go - FREE! Chairs, Furniture, Metal, Wood, Tools, Garden Tools, etc! First Come, First Served! 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 fi led. They note that the infrequency and briefl ength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of February 6-10, the House met for a total of two hours and 27 minutes while the Senate met for a total of six hours and 21 minutes. Mon. Feb. 6 House11:03 a.m. to11:04 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to11:15 a.m. Tues.Feb. 7 No House session No Senate session Wed. Feb. 8 No House session No Senate session Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT 2023-W-1 2023 WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for Contract 2023-W-1 of its 2023 Waterworks Improvements Program. Bids will be received at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, until 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, March 16, 2023 and at that place and time will be opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of replacing water mains in 10 streets, Roberts Street, Emerald Street, Fairfield Street, Traverse Terrace, Hillside Avenue, Hillside Park, Garfield Terrace, Rockland Place, Hillside Terrace and Elm Court totaling approximately 4,800 LF. The work includes installing, maintaining and removing temporary bypass systems; removing existing and constructing new water mains, replacing existing service connections, hydrants and associated valves and fittings; constructing temporary and permanent roadway and sidewalk trench patches; and related appurtenant and incidental work. Contract Documents will become available Thursday, February 23, 2023 and may be obtained at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City offices are closed on Fridays. A deposit in the form of a check payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts” in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of the Contract Documents. A refund of the deposit will be made for Contract Documents returned in good condition within 4 weeks after bids are received. Bidder’s requesting Contract Documents by mail shall include an additional non-refundable check payable to “Hayner/Swanson, Inc.” in the amount of $40.00 per set to cover handling and mailing costs. The bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, satisfactory to the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth; or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check, issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts”. Cash deposits will not be accepted. A Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. The cost of all bonds and insurances required by this Invitation to Bid and the associated Contract Documents are the responsibility of the Bidder; such costs will not be reimbursed separately by City and shall be included in your bid. Contracts for work under this Proposal will obligate the Contractor and Subcontractors to comply with applicable Federal, State and local provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurances, labor, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and affirmative action. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. The schedule of wage rates applicable to this contract is included in the Contract Documents. In addition, the prevailing wage schedule will be updated annually for all applicable projects lasting longer than one (1) year. You will be required to pay the rates set out in any updated prevailing wage schedule. Increases in prevailing wage schedules will not be the basis for change order requests. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating current coverage of the types and amounts set forth in the Contract Documents. Bids may be held by the City of Malden for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN By Yem Lip, P.E. City Engineer Malden Engineering Department February 17, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE ׉ 7cassandra://IXvCqi2GKqwjw1UFG9lKITp0oQ3oEJns2Ka5km3jC5w&`̰cTj!>׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 21 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE 21 FIRST STREET MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM $500.00 Signing Bonus for All New Hires Driver with clean driving record for the greater Boston area to move and service vending equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license. Any Electronics experience is helpful but not necessary. Salary commensurate with job experience. Our company was established in 1961. We offer competitive wages, a 401k and profit-sharing plan, health & dental benefits, paid holidays and paid vacations and many other benefits. Full time, plus OT available. Random drug testing and background checks are performed. Must be able to speak English fluently. Apply in person Monday thru Friday, 9am to 4pm @ 83 Broadway, Malden, MA – Or send your resume to jmagee@actionjacksonusa.com. No phone calls please. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Frank Berardino MA License 31811 J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. 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Office: (781) 233-2244 ~ Help Wanted ~ VENDING MACHINE MOVER FIRE • SOOT • WATER Homeowner’s Insurance Loss Specialists FREE CONSULTATION 1-877-SAL-SOOT Sal Barresi, Jr. - Your fi rst call 617-212-9050 SPADAFORA AUTO PARTS JUNK CARS WANTED SAME DAY PICK UP 781-324-1929 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Installed Used Auto Parts & Batteries Family owned & operated since 1946 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net $ $ $ $ Classifieds ׉ 7cassandra://ravvQCkzcVR5tcMkXPNAN1Hi-zC6QxTmCX-tTayo5AQ3i`̰cTj!> cTj!> PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Cak06kf-zqE-jqycNKcBB1P2dzysktnAgwP6XeUOrx8z`)׉ 7cassandra://mv4HTNc8D_xPVDyIIEEIyyd7LUgWUuUB_Y-Rd0FXWwḾ`J׉ 7cassandra://gAXuDs9ctjiqk6rTwJcVQIzFctH9jZM0xRmSVfm8x6Y'o`̰׉ 7cassandra://w5oSzs5Qe5C22qVmprPrvnQTyDVrs4r7JxbOJxf-cBw͠c\j!>kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://snkeb8WQcPuTIRegQgapyElVd8zdml3ELQTFjSZIRJw1`)׉ 7cassandra://X9mOTWaYB-zipYTpyqAMiR0ClI4qakjrsVWc_fPdkEU͒^`J׉ 7cassandra://D-BP0-AsXyUybMydOP9ZLWxP0vXTNQfxokYbktbIDDA,?`̰׉ 7cassandra://mcLscvRpjHRpichfn0hA086EeCrDB2nZBMLL8HSnbiIB͎͠c^j!>lנc_j!>rs&9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Јנc_j!>qpX9ׁHhttp://mangorealtyteam.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 22 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING 1. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day; what 1800s author (who died in Concord) said, “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late”? 2. The company of Madam C.J. Walker – an African American who was America’s fi rst female, self-made millionaire – sold what product? 3. The fi rst toothbrush with bristles was made in China; what animal were the bristles from? 4. In what movie does Ilsa say, “Play it, Sam. Play ‘As Time Goes By’”? 5. On Feb. 18, 1847, in Faneuil Hall, Bostonians met in response to news of the worsening of what famine? 6. What does penultimate mean? 7. What is light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation more commonly known as? 8. On Feb. 19, 2016, what author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” died? 9. What was the fi rst video on MTV by a Black artist? 10. What word game was originally called Criss Cross? 11. On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn became the fi rst American to orbit earth; how many orbits did he make that day: one, two or three? 12. Who was the only unanimously elected U.S. president? 13. Mark Twain helped what U.S. president write his memoirs? 14. Which is a permanent federal holiday mandated by Congress: Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day? 15. On Feb. 21, 1927, what housewife who wrote a newspaper column called “At Wit’s End” was born? 16. In what business would you find a machine called an Enrober? 17. In New Orleans, what is the traditional Mardi Gras dessert? 18. How are Knights of Momus, Mistick Krewe of Comus and Twelfth Night Revelers similar? 19. In what song would you fi nd Little Jackie Paper”? 20. On Feb. 22, 1980, in an upset victory at the Winter Olympics, what team defeated the Soviet ice hockey team? ANSWERS Sandy Juliano Broker/President The City of Malden, by the Mayor as the statutory Cable License Issuing Authority, will hold a cable license renewal public hearing on Monday March 6th, 2023 at 5 p.m. pertaining to Verizon New England (Verizon) and the possible issuance of a cable television renewal license to Verizon. Please note that this public hearing will be virtual and can be attended by desktop, laptop, tablet or phone via the following link or number(s): ZOOM WEBINAR When: March 6th, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Verizon License Public Hearing Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/96272944197?pwd=ZnhrMDcwRVY5MmhxaWJWbDZEMDNrQT09 Passcode: 199774 Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 929 436 2866 Webinar ID: 962 7294 4197 Passcode: 199774 This proceeding is held pursuant to federal law 47 USC 546 and possible final action to approve the license may be considered and taken by the Issuing Authority. Public comment on local cable needs and past performance of Verizon is invited and shall be allowed by electronic video and audio conference platforms as set forth above. Copies of City license renewal documents may be made available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk or by contacting Ron Hogan @rhogan@cityofmalden.org. By order of the Mayor as statutory License Issuing Authority. February 17, 24, 2023 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS List with us in the New Year! Follow Us On: New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY NORMA COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON BROADWAY, EVERETT PLEASE CALL NORMA AT 617-590-9143 FOR MORE INFORMATION List your home, condominium or apartment with JRS. We’re with you from start to closing! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 1. Ralph Waldo Emerson 2. Cosmetics 3. Pig 4. “Casablanca” 5. In Ireland (In 1847, Catholic and non-Catholic groups in Boston sent aid to Ireland.) 6. The second to last of a series of things 7. Laser (an acronym) 8. Harper Lee 9. “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson 10. Scrabble 11. Three 12. George Washington 13. Ulysses S. Grant 14. Washington’s Birthday 15. Erma Bombeck 16. Primarily candy making, as its function is to coat something with chocolate 17. King cake 18. They are social organizations that parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. 19. “Puff , the Magic Dragon” 20. U.S. ׉ 7cassandra://gAXuDs9ctjiqk6rTwJcVQIzFctH9jZM0xRmSVfm8x6Y'o`̰cTj!> ׉E3THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 23 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 While it is true that real estate is about property, we at MANGO believe it is more about people. Understanding the needs and wants of the people we come in contact with is critical to our success and the happiness of our clients. We have found that since the pandemic our clients expect, as they should, that we will provide service that sometimes goes beyond simply listing and marketing their property. More than ever, people want to be heard, mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 want to share their hopes and sometimes their fears about complex issues such as downsizing, dealing with large volumes of personal property or clutter, or how to resolve indecision about finances and future living arrangements. Our agents continually work to best listen to our clients, not only what they say with words but what they communicate in other ways. Not only do we owe you loyalty and diligence we owe you a willingness to understand your situation, to be available and responsive to you, or make suggestions for you to consider. 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SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR RENT FOR RENT- LOCATED ON THE 2ND & 3RD FLOOR, THIS 3 BED, 1 BATH RENTAL IS CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT. FRONT AND BACK PORCHES. COIN-OP LAUNDRY IN THE BASEMENT. EVERETT $3,050 CALL CHRIS (781) 589-9081 FOR RENT FOR RENT - 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH, 2ND FLOOR UNIT, COIN LAUNDRY IN BMNT, NO SMOKING. STORAGE. 2 OFF STREET PARKING SAUGUS $2100 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL CALL DEBBIE MILLER CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS 617-678-9710 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE- 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH NICELY UPDATED HOME WITH NEW PITCHED ROOF, ELECTRIC, HOT WATER AND MORE. SAUGUS $119,900 FOR SALE-4 ROOMS, 2 BED, 1 BATH, NEW ROOF AND FURNACE. DESIRABLE PARK. NEEDS SOME UPDATES. PEABODY $119,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 FOR SALE NEW CONSTRUCTION FIVE NEW HOMES FROM HAMMERTIME CONSTRUCTION. GET IN SOON TO PICK YOUR LOT AND YOUR HOME. SAUGUS STARTING AT $895,000 CALL ANTHONY FOR DETAILS 857-246-1305 FOR SALE MOBILE HOME FOR SALE-BRAND NEW 14 X 52 UNITS. ONLY 2 LEFT! STAINLESS APPLIANCES AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. 2BED 1 BATH. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH 10% DOWN DANVERS $199,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 Thinking of BUYING OR SELLING soon? CONFUSED about the current market and what is going on with interest rates and inventory? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Give us a CALL TODAY! ׉ 7cassandra://XV0YJJZ0_gHrFsxkASfGwte8gXAiG-uP5c84K8d1t1Y.T`̰cTj!> ׈EcTj!> cTj!>  P,Malden Advocate 02/17/2023Malden Advocate 02/17/2023cJfrJ5