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(Advocate Photos) By Steve Freker M alden city officials on Monday night continued to share details of why the community is being asked to support a property tax increase in an upcoming special election. A large audience of local residents gave mixed opinions on whether they support a proposed Proposition 2 1/2 Override or not at the Ferryway School auditorium that evening. It was the third in a series of four citywide informational forums organized by top-level Malden officials, led by Mayor Gary Christenson, designed to get the information out to citizens on the property tax override proposal. It is the first time in municipal history that Malden’s city government is asking local voters to override Proposition 2 1/2 FORUM | SEE PAGE 8 Greater Boston Lunar New Year Rolling Parade rolls through Malden L ast weekend Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed the Annual Greater Boston Lunar New Year Rolling Parade to Malden. Kicking off in Boston, the parade traveled through several Massachusetts cities before making its way to City Hall Plaza in Malden. The 2026 Parade Grand Marshal was District Attorney Marian Ryan, who was honored for her nearly 50 years of service to the Commonwealth, first as a prosecutor and now as Middlesex District Attorney. Many residents came out to celebrate the Year of the Horse! he city of Malden is in historic times, but not for the right reasons, altogether. The storm of revenues not matching expenditures — most of them in the category of escalating, uncontrollable costs — began some time ago. The financial crisis facing this community is very real, with consequences both immediate and far-reaching as well. At this time, as the city prepares for a momentous special election centered on a Proposition 2 1/2 tax override, the debate and opinion-swapping that has swept the city is reaching a crescendo as the Tuesday, March 31, date approaches. Voters are being asked to vote “Yes” or “No” on two ballot questions proposing an increase in the property tax levy at two levels: $5.4 million or $8.2 million. If both questions pass by a majority vote, then the higher amount would prevail, while if one passes, that amount would move forward. If neither ballot question receives a majority of votes and both fail, then no property tax levy other than the established increase of 2.5% would be used for the next fiscal year FY27. The third of four informational forums — planned and staffed by top city officials — held at the Ferryway School on Monday night was a microcosm of the mood of the city, albeit a small sample size of about 100 citizens, from a community with close to 70,000 residents. Before the forum, supporters of both “Yes” and “No” were prominent at the entrance, holding signs professing the side. Inside, throughout the forum, again the audience was evenly split in support and against the proposed tax override. City officials have continued to explain that consequences facing the city if the override proposal fails at the ballot box on March 31 are stark. Over 60 full-time jobs would most likely be cut from the FY27 budget, ranging from police, firefighter and DPW positions to general government and the Malden Library. Other services which could be affected could be the elimination of School Resource police officers and cuts at the Malden Teen Enrichment Center. No matter on which side of the issue residents stood on MonPictured with parade attendees (from left): Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Ward 8 School Committee member Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (third from left), Councillor-at-Large Michelle Luong (fourth from left), Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan (next to mayor), Mayor Gary Christenson (red tie) and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan (far right). day, it was apparent where there was mutual agreement: Public safety in this community is a key priority. Nearly everyone that commented or offered an opinion expressed full support of maintaining at least existing levels of police and fire department staffing. Mayor Gary Christenson stressed that the numbers of personnel in the police (116) and fire (108) departments have not changed (increased or decreased) since he first took office in 2012. Should the tax override request fail to pass on March 31, a minimum of 15 police officers and 15 firefighters could possibly face layoffs, along with at least 30 or more other employees. “There would be no other option,” the Mayor said. 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The answers to those very questions — and many more — were provided by personnel from Northern Bank in a three-hour “financial fair” they hosted at Malden High School Wednesday morning. Students from three MHS Business classes were introduced to the many different aspects of financial literacy that are germane to their present-day lives and also what they could expect in the future. Over 100 students in all from classes taught by Malden High educators Beth Hurwitz, Timothy Lane and Kelle Griffith moved through over a dozen stations that were staffed by Northern Bank personnel, who explained a number of pertinent financial situations that every student An MHS student talked with a Northern Bank staffer. (Advocate Photos) From left: On hand for the Credit for Life presentation were Northern Bank’s Head of Cash Management, Ivette Koracki; Chief Human Resources Officer Kathy Harris; Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Head of Internal Audit Jonathan Josselyn; Malden High School (MHS) educators Beth Hurwitz, Timothy Lane and Kelle Griffin; Compliance Specialist Clare White; Director of Independent Risk Management Eric Van Allen; and General Counsel, Executive Vice President Sean Mahoney. (Advocate Photos) would experience in their lives. Included were how to manage basic expenses, such as where they live, utility expenses and food costs, as well as transportation expenditures and others. Also covered were how to invest discretionary income and choices for savings, among others. “It was an excellent presentation and activity for our students,” Horwitz said. “It was such valuable information for them to hear from experienced, firsthand experts.” Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo echoed that sentiment. “It is one of the most important life lessons these students can learn: how to handle their finances,” he said. “We are very grateful for the time and effort and it was time well spent.” Pack 603 Scouts Race to Victory at Pinewood Derby Night in Malden I t was great night of Pinewood Derby racing with Malden Cub Scout Pack 603 earlier this month. About 20 racers joined in the fun, with (from left) Connor Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Pictured from left to right: Councillor-at-Large Michelle Luong, City Council President/Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Asian Community Development Corporation Executive Director Angie Liou, Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Mayor Gary Christenson, GMAACC Executive Director Mina Kim and CPA staff: Lead Organizer Yu Sin Mok, Data and Operations Coordinator Annie Huang and Member Engagement staffer Joanna Zhang. (Courtesy photo by Enzo Nguyen) Whip Clark secures $850,000 to repair Malden Public Schools Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson was pleased to announce that Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Massachusetts’ Fifth District) has secured funding in the amount of $850,000 to be used to replace facility roofs and address urgent water leakage issues at Malden Public Schools. More than $12 million has been secured by Congresswoman Clark for 15 local community projects across Massachusetts’ Fifth District. The projects were selected in collaboration with state and local leaders. “For the past several years, we’ve faced significant challenges in finding the resources needed to address critical repairs to our school roofs. Thanks to Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s advocacy, that challenge is now being met. Her leadership in securing a federal earmark of $850,000 will go a long way toward preserving the integrity Advertise in theADVOCATE Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net of our school buildings. It is an investment that reinforces our shared commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment for our students,” said Mayor Christenson. “These projects will touch so many lives across our Commonwealth,” said Whip Clark. “I am proud to bring home critical investments that will construct welcoming and safe community gathering spaces, build affordable and accessible housing for seniors, advance our march toward a climate resilient future, strengthen our infrastructure, and so much more. Thank you to the state and local leaders who partnered with me to identify these priorities. Together, we are building a future more worthy of our children.” PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. 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Recently, as part of Women’s History Month, the Malden Public Library (MPL) presented a free talk about how women — armed only with their knitting needles — served as spies helping pass military secrets. Starting with the American Revolution, “Knitting was one of the societally accepted ways that women could contribute” to the war effort, accord8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! ing to MPL local history librarian Phillip Wright, who led the talk on March 4, 2026. When the British Sugar Act of 1764 raised the cost of imported textiles, colonial women led a boycott of those expensive fabrics and began creating their own. But history has recorded more than just women’s resistance. There are many stories about how their knitting helped ensure victory for U.S. and allied armies. In a 2012 article, the Textile Sowww.810bargrille.com ciety of America noted, “Knitting is so cozy and unthreatening that its very execution has been used to cover subversive deeds, though history books rarely include the stories of female characters like [Molly] ‘Old Mom Rinker.’” In 1777, Rinker owned a tavern in Germantown, Pennsylvania, where she served drinks to British soldiers who had occupied Philadelphia. She would listen carefully to their conversations, and after the tavern closed, she “wrote meticulous and copious notes full of information that the soldiers had discussed all evening while drinking. She wrapped her notes around stones, then wound knitting yarn around all the information,” according to the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. During the day, Rinker would sit on a rock high above Wissahickon Valley knitting socks for Local history librarian Phillip Wright led a discussion about knitting and espionage at the Malden Public Library on March 4, 2026. soldiers. No one really took notice when she would throw balls of yarn down the hill. Waiting below, General George Washington’s soldiers would pick them up and return them to camp, where the balls were unraveled to reveal information about British troop movements. History recorded American General John Armstrong saying that without Old Mom Rinker’s guile his troops would have been doomed. Knitting and other needle arts remained an important way for American women to contribute to war efforts — by knitting hats, socks and scarves for soldiers and stitching political messages into quilts and banners. In an interview with PBS NewsHour, historian Laura Sapelly explained, “The quilt became a political agent for temperance women. 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The couple also donated several pieces of art from their private collection to the Library. Female Artists on Display at the MPL Among the many female artists whose works are displayed at the Library is Perle Fine, a prominent abstract expressionist who grew up in Malden, where her family owned a small dairy farm on Alden Street. Perle found artistic support at Malden High School, where she won poster contests held during World War I. Before she finished high school, Perle enrolled in Boston’s School of Practical Art, where she took classes in illustration and graphic design. Mary Diana Converse The MPL features her 1944 work, “Carousel.” Another female artist from Malden is Constance Stella, mother of famed artist Frank Stella. She started painting later in life, taking art classes at Boston’s Emmanuel College when she was in her sixties. Interestingly, she was 77 years old when she had her first one-woman art exhibit at the MPL’s Ryder Gallery, where her stunning marine and landscape scenes remain on display today. Also on display are works from Malden resident Gail Fulton-Ross, who became a famous portrait artist after studying at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. She has painted a variety of celebrities, politicians and athletes, including Justice Thurgood Marshall and Governor Michael Dukakis. Other female artists with works on display at the Library include Irene Rice Pereira, Harriet Robinson, Virginia Williams, Yvonne Twining Humber, Louise Stokes, Doris Burdick, Marguerite Stuber Pearson and Juana Romani. The Library’s Impressive Art Collection If not for Mary Diana Converse, the Library’s art collection would not have been possible. Since she established the trust for the Library’s art, generations of people have enjoyed the stunning, diverse collection. Today, the collection is so large that MPL can only display one-third of it at a time. The Library’s Trustees are still acquiring artwork, thanks to the trust and private donations. The art galleries are free and open to the public. MPL frequently hosts art exhibitions and tours, where visitors can learn more about the collection. MPL is located at 36 Salem St. in Malden. As a private, nonprofit corporation, MPL utilizes a trust fund established by Elisha and Mary Diana Converse in 1885. This Trust – along with generous donations from individuals, families and private foundations – funds the building’s maintenance, renovations, artwork and books. The Board of Trustees – nine Malden residents who volunteer their time – oversee the trust. For more information, visit https://maldenpubliclibrary.org. Lawrence A. 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I posted on WMEX’s Facebook page that I was happy they have included HH amongst their “greatest hits of all time,” and by the reaction of a couple of rabidly dedicated ’MEX followers, you would have thought I kidnapped the Lindbergh baby! I stand by my comment; it was so very awesome to hear Extreme continue to get recognition in their hometown of Boston! • Speaking of the band Extreme, Highland Avenue’s Gary Cherone and the song “Hole Hearted,” I remember hearing it for the first time and saying, Good Golly Miss Molly this song is so damn good! It was at the Channel in Southie, but I am not sure what year. It was before their second album, “Extreme II: Pornograffitti,” was released in 1990; I do remember that much. A couple choruses in, I turned to my brother David and said, “By jove, we have a hit on our hands!” (Yes, I actually talked like that at rock concerts.) David nodded in agreement. All the hard work paid off: no more grinding it out for Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Badger and Paul Geary; no more cold January Wednesday nights at Club 3 in Somerville. Next stop, Wembley Stadium! Insert smiley face. • Mark Nolan’s little brother and one of the Boys of Edgeworth’s Bygone Summer, Billy, passed away recently at 68 years of age. Billy was one of the good ones. Loved by all. One of the Devir Park boys from those long, hot summers of Maldonia yesteryear, Billy was an Irish American Club guy, played for the Cardinals in Little League on Bruce Field, a 1976 MC grad, 35year conductor at Amtrak, a fouryear Navy vet, and a sweetheart of a guy. Rest in peace, my friend. • And just like that Malden FireEstablished 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.45 4.00 4.99 $4.24 Full Service ULS $4.739 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! fighter Jimmy Connolly is about to retire after 32 years on the job. Jimmy is a well-known and beloved Maldonian running the streets of Oak Grove/Malden with his little rascal pals as a child before becoming an outstanding wrestler at MHS prior to his stellar career on the MFD. Congrats, Jimmy, wishing you a long and happy retirement! • After 15 years on the job, Malden Veterans’ Services Officer Kevin Jarvis sets sail into retirement sunset. A very sad day for Malden no doubt because his shoes will be literally impossible to fill. Kevin not only bleeds Malden but his love and devotion to The original lineup of Extreme performing their hit song “Hole Hearted” live and in concert veterans of the armed services is stuff of legend. Much more on KJ later. • Dr. Richard Klayman, 77, of Swampscott, formerly of Malden. May his memory be a blessing. “Throwback Thursday on Friday — Ghosts of Malden’s Past” — speaking of Richard Klayman... 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Smart as a ‘whip,’ Rich would later become a college professor of history at Bunker Hill and was called Dr. Klayman. He had a brother Melvin, and I remember his lovely mother well who spoke with a little bit of a Yiddish accent. Rich couldn’t have been 5' tall but was a hard-working ball player and a pretty good one as well as being utterly charming. As an 11-yearold he was behind Jim Hennessey, later Ward One Councilor, so he played mostly outfield. He took over the catching duties as a 12-year-old when HenMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 11 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 7cassandra://WEtpGQmWbZWQNj0tALQv0qfXqYC61gHq_JiG4YSqpRw/`ijԅ2n͞׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 20, 2026 Page 7 Mystic Valley swimmers set multiple school records By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School swim team delivered an outstanding season in the pool, highlighted by several record-breaking performances. Following the season, the program’s record board was officially updated to reflect the team’s newest school marks. The girls 200-yard medley relay team of Isabella Cirame, Lucia Antonucci, Isabelle Pennachio and Britney Nayiga set a new school record with a time of 1:52.57. The quartet surpassed the previous mark of 1:53.01, which had been set at the 2025 state championship by Sydney Cao, Isabelle Pennachio, Lana Albuquerque and Britney Nayiga. Senior Britney Nayiga also broke her own school record in the girls 50 freestyle, touching the wall in 25.30 and lowering the mark she established in 2025. In the girls 100 freestyle, Isabella Cirame recorded a time of 54.81 to break a 16-year-old Mystic Valley record. The previous mark of 55.13 was set by Alyssa Savarino in 2010. On the boy’s side, the 200-medley relay team of Jaden Anthony, Christian Antonucci, Brandon Wamala and Dylan Phan set a new program record with a time of 1:35.93, eclipsing the previous mark of 1:38.72 set in 2016 by Christian Kinnon, Ryan Kinnon, Michael Leung and Damir Durakovic. Senior Christian Antonucci set two individual school records during the season. In the boys 200 individual medley, Antonucci posted a time of 1:56.03, breaking Jake Williams’ long-standing 2018 record of 1:58.50. Antonucci also set a new school record in the boys 100 breaststroke with a time of 56.34, surpassing Mystic Valley alum Christian Kinnon’s 2016 record of 58.01. With the performance, Antonucci joined his twin sister, Lucia, who set the girls school record in the same event in 2025. The record-setting performances capped an impressive season for Mystic Valley swimming, with the athletes’ achievements now permanently displayed on the program’s record board. 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Proposition 2 1/2 is one of the longest-standing state-based tax laws in the nation. It is a Massachusetts law passed by voters 45 years ago — in 1980 — that limits the amount of property tax revenue a community can raise through real and personal property taxes to 2.5% annually. Because an override increases the total tax levy, the additional tax burden is distributed across all taxable property classes, including commercial, industrial and personal property, not just residential homes. On Tuesday, March 31, Malden voters will go to the polls to mark Mayor Gary Christenson spoke at the forum along with other top city officials. (Advocate Photos) ballots with either a “Yes” or “No” vote to two ballot questions. One question, “1A,” asks voters if they support a citywide tax levy increase of $5.4 million. A second question, “1B,” asks voters if they support a citywide tax levy increase of $8.2 million. A total majority vote of over 50% is required to pass either or both ballot questions. If one passes, that amount ($5.4 million or $8.2 million) will be raised with a levy increase this year. If both pass, the higher $8.2 million would be assessed. If neither ballot question passes, then there would be no property tax increase this year larger than the 2 1/2% allowed by Massachusetts state law. On Monday, Mayor Christenson and other top-tier city officials, including City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), City Council Finance Committee Chairperson Carey McDonald (At Large), Chief Strategy Officer Ron Hogan, City Controller Charles “Chuck” Ranaghan and City Treasurer Daniel Grover, assembled at a table on the stage before an audience of about 100 residents. Also on hand for the forum were Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe and Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor. It was the third of a series of four informational forums on the proposed Proposition 2 1/2 Override ballot questions, which will be decided by Malden voters on March 31. The fourth and final informational forum is scheduled next week at 6:00 p.m. at Linden STEAM Academy K-8 school, 29 Wescott St., Malden, just ahead of the Tuesday, March 31 vote. The City of Malden has provided detailed information on the override proposal on the city website: www.cityofmalden.org. Mayor Christenson gave an Malden Chief Strategy Officer Ron Hogan gives some background on city finances as Mayor Gary Christenson (left) and City Controller Charles “Chuck” Ranaghan (right) listen. 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If both questions pass, Option 1B will prevail as the question with the higher dollar amount. The proposed funding would support ongoing services across all City departments, including public schools, public safety, the public library, public works, and general government. *** 1A Shall the City of Malden be allowed to assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of stabilizing the City’s budget and to support ongoing city services across all departments, including public schools, public safety, public library, public works and general government, for which the monies will be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? 0 Yes 0 No *** 1B Shall the City of Malden be allowed to assess an additional $8,200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of stabilizing the City’s budget and to support ongoing city services across all departments, including public schools, public safety, public library, public works and general government, for which the monies will be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? 0 Yes 0 No *** Online Tax Calculator To help residents understand the potential impact of the proposed override, the City has provided an online tax calculator. By entering your address, you can view an estimate of how the override would affect your annual property tax bill, based on current assessed values. Overview On September 25, 2025, Mayor Gary Christenson sent a correspondence to the Malden City Council asking that the City Council take under consideration a Proposition 2 1/2 override. Under MGL, Cities and Towns may only increase taxes 2.5% year over year, and anything beyond that requires approval by the voters. With the docketing of a paper before the Malden City Council, that process has begun. Subsequent City Council discussion and deliberation, driven by resident feedback and additional facts coming to the surface, resulted in a modification to the proposal such that voters will be provided two options for an override. Only one amount can prevail. In the event both amounts receive more than 50% support, the higher amount will prevail. If neither amount receives more than 50% of the vote, then both questions fail. The options are for $5.4 million and $8.2 million. The City Council voted unanimously in support of the two-tiered override option, and the Mayor signed off on the revised proposal, as well as a recommendation to move the election day back to March 31, 2026. While both the legislative and executive branches have approved of putting the override on the ballot, it’s important to remember that NEITHER THE MAYOR NOR THE CITY COUNCIL CAN INCREASE TAXES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL. The election day is largely driven by the need to have direction in time for the crafting of a City Budget for FY2027. That process usually starts in February of each year and will be greatly informed by the results of the March 31 election. ׉ 7cassandra://8fb4PA9PW3dApJPaPlqc6LISDt0seFGVOT1HXuYv4gA0u`ijԅ2n͞׉EFORUM | FROM PAGE 8 nel positions or city services, but would only enable the city to continue to provide services at the same level” heading into Fiscal Year 2027. The Mayor also said that even with the requested and hoped-for $8.2 million in tax levy funds, he and his staff are intending to institute $2 million in budget cuts for FY27. Mayor Christenson and all of the other officials on stage stressed that the crux of the cause of the structural deficit that precipitated the override request was a substantially flawed state funding system, which consistently has shortchanged Malden when it comes to Chapter 70 school funding. “This [Chapter 70 funding shortfall] is not something that has snuck up on us,” the Mayor said. “We have been dealing with this major problem for close to a decade, and despite the efforts and attention of many city officials, City Councils and state legislators, there have been no changes.” The Mayor explained the main issue with lack of changes to the formula is the fact that “there are 351 cities towns in the Commonwealth and any change that may potentially provide relief to Malden might affect some other community in another way.” Other communities are feeling the financial pain across the state as well, he said, and have either taken up override campaigns or successfully seen them passed by voters, including next door in Melrose, where the highest Proposition 2 1/2 Override in state history passed, a $13.5 million increase in the tax levy. In nearby Stoneham, voters in a special election this past December 2025 approved a $9.3 million override. “Malden is not alone, there are many communities facing similar challenges and seeking overrides,” the Mayor said, referencing the Melrose and Stoneham ballot question passages. In the past three years, over 170 overrides have been supported statewide in Massachusetts. “It is not unchecked spending; it is a severe lack of revenue to match our rising costs over which we have no control, such as health care for our employees and many of the costs of operating our schools,” the Mayor said. City Controller Ranaghan refTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 20, 2026 erenced a slide shown at the forum, outlining the key reasons the override is being sought: —A multiyear structural deficit driven by cost increases in key areas have left the municipal budget at a breaking point. —Costs in core areas like employees’ health insurance costs, wages, facilities maintenance and education have overwhelmed revenue growth. —A $1.4 million (minimum) annual cost in required funding for the Northeast Vocational new school, a 30-year commitment continuing through 2052, approved by Malden voters in 2022, in addition to the annual operating cost paid by the City of Malden for about 150 local students —Additional pressures unique to Malden from a flawed school-funding formula that overburdens Malden as compared to other similar communities About 20 residents gave opinions at the forum — seemingly split between either expressing their support for the city’s overPage 9 ride request, making challenges in opposition or simply asking questions clarifying some of the information presented. All of those who spoke — either in favor of the override or against — who referenced public safety personnel all agreed that “no one wanted to see any police and fire personnel cut.” Those comments referencing public safety personnel came following one of the informational slides, which projected potential job cuts if both override ballot questions fail. If the ballot questions do not pass, city projections are that 15 police officers (of 116 on duty) and 15 firefighters (of 108 on duty) could be laid off. In addition, other job cuts could follow in General Government (18 of 137), DPW/Cemetery (9 of 48) and Library (3 of 20) for a total of 60 layoffs. Other staff reductions would loom in other departments as well, city officials said. Chief Strategy Officer Ron Hogan — who has spent a great deal of time on the Chapter 70 dilemma alone, and others — said this is a financial morass that is continuing to affect Malden annually. “We cannot let the safety of the residents of our community be endangered by job cuts to the Fire Department and Police Department, regardless of where we stand on the override,” said one woman, who said she was the wife of a retired Malden firefighter and mother of a working Malden firefighter as well. “The dynamics change every year,” Hogan said of the Chapter 70 shortfall, “and something has to change at the state side. 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New Beneficiary Dear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help! Medicare Part B covers up to eight faceto-face counseling sessions per year to help you kick the habit, and if you have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, certain smoking-cessation medications are covered as well. Here’s a guide to help you get started. It’s Never Too Late According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 8.3 percent of Americans age 65 and older still smoke. Many older smokers indicate that they would like to quit, but because of the nicotine, which is extremely addictive, it’s very difficult to do. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness, responsible for an estimated one-fifth of deaths in the United States each year. But research shows that quitting, even after age 65, greatly reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis and many other diseases. It also helps you breathe easier, smell, and taste better, and can save you money. An $8 pack-a-day smoker, for example, saves about $240 after one month without cigarettes, and nearly $2,880 after one year. How to Quit The first step you need to take is to set a “quit date,” but give yourself a few weeks to get ready. During that time, you may want to start by reducing the number or the strength of cigarettes you smoke to begin weaning yourself. Also check out over-the-counter nicotine replacement products – patches, gum and lozenges – to help curb your cravings (these are not covered by Medicare). And just prior to your quit day get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work, and try to clean up and even spray air freshener. The smell of smoke can be a powerful trigger. Get Help Studies have shown that you have a much better chance of quitting if you have help. So, tell your friends, family, and coworkers of your plan to quit. Others knowing can be a helpful reminder and motivator. Then get some counseling. Don’t go it alone. Start by contacting your doctor about smoking cessation counseling covered by Medicare and find out about the prescription antismoking drugs (bupropion and varenicline) that can help reduce your nicotine craving. You can also get free one-on-one telephone counseling and referrals to local smoking cessation programs through your state quit line at 800-QUIT-NOW or call the National Cancer Institute free smoking quit line at 877-44U-QUIT. It’s also important to identify and write down the times and situations you’re most likely to smoke and make a list of things you can do to replace it or distract yourself. Some helpful suggestions when the smoking urge arises are to call a friend or one of the free quit lines, keep your mouth occupied with some sugar-free gum, sunflower seeds, carrots, fruit or hard candy, go for a walk, read a magazine, listen to music or take a hot bath. The intense urge to smoke lasts about three to five minutes, so do what you can to wait it out. It’s also wise to avoid drinking alcohol and steer clear of other smokers while you’re trying to quit. Both can trigger powerful urges to smoke. For more tips on managing your cravings, withdrawal symptoms and what to do if you relapse, visit 60plus.SmokeFree.gov. There are also a variety of helpful quit smoking apps you can download like EasyQuit, QuitNow and Quit Genius. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. On March 20 in the last year of what decade was Big Bird of “Sesame Street” born? 2. Recently, in what country did a former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu become prime minister-designate? 3. March 21 is World Puppetry Day; on what TV show that started in 1955 would you find a puppet named Lamb Chop? 4. What character stars in the 1948 cartoon “Daffy Dilly”? 5. In what state with a name including a name is a university located in College Park? 6. In what 1942 animated film (debuted in London) about a deer is “Let’s Sing a Gay Little Spring Song”? 7. On March 22, 1895, the first on-screen film was shown by the Lumière brothers in Paris; it shows workers leaving their factory on foot and by what? 8. What three countries are cohosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup? 9. How are Mars, Milky Way and Wonka similar? 10. What team was the National Hockey League’s first in the USA? 11. On March 23, 2021, what kind of ship obstructed the Suez Canal for six days? 12. What is the name of the first day of spring? 13. Which animal has the heaviest tongue: blue whale, elephant or giraffe? 14. What Central American capital has the same name as a city in Florida and a hat? 15. On March 24, 1905, what author known as the “father of science fiction” died? 16. What country has a sandwich (usually with crustless milk bread) called a sando? 17. What type of orchid has an edible fruit? 18. In what state is the world’s longest tunnel, which has the name of another state? 19. What character had the most appearances in Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies cartoons? 20. On March 25, 1983, what female group performed “Someday We’ll Be Together” during TV taping of “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever”? ANSWERS 1. 19960s (1969) 2. Nepal (Balendra Shah) 3. “Captain Kangaroo” 4. Daffy Duck 5. Maryland (University of Maryland, College Park) 6. “Bambi” (the first mascot for U.S. forest fire prevention; Disney let the Wartime Advertising Council use the image for a year.) 7. Bicycle 8. Canada, Mexico and USA 9. Names of chocolate bars (Wonka was originally a fictional chocolate bar in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl.) 10. Boston Bruins 11. A container ship called the Ever Given 12. Spring equinox (In the Northern Hemisphere it’s March 20, 2026.) 13. Blue whale 14. Panama City and Panama hat 15. Jules Verne 16. Japan 17. Vanilla (A vanilla bean is actually a fruit.) 18. The Delaware Aqueduct in New York State 19. Bugs Bunny 20. The Supremes ׉ 7cassandra://1F3LN9zpsoJvRAoxaj_RMR8ysUYjyA_M870mylGmR4M0!`ijԅ2n͞׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 20, 2026 Page 11 OBITUARY (Bremner) Pelosi Margaret J. A longtime resident of Malden, MA passed away on Tuesday, March 10th at the age of 84. Margaret was born in Orange, NJ in 1941, the daughter of James Stuart and Eva H. Bremner. At an early age she moved to Malden where she was raised and educated, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1958. She then attended the MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 nessey moved up to Babe Ruth League. I have an autographed copy of Rich’s book signed to me at a book signing at the Malden Public Library. Hadn’t seen him in nearly 40 years at that time.” Thanks again for sharing, Bob, we’ll never forget you or Dr. Klayman. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — just a reminder... “Malden Musings” isn’t just a roll call of long-gone landmarks and half-forgotten names — it strives to be a celebration of the memories that still live and breathe through the people who shared them. It’s about the fun times that once echoed down Newland Street, Highland Avenue and Suffolk Square, and the store fronts of the old Square. The friendships forged on cracked playground asphalt, and the stories that continue to hold Malden together, generation after generation after generation, are the ties that bind. My hope is that the stories you read here capture a little of that spirit — the magic of remembering not just where we were, but who we were with. With that said, Arthur Kahn, may your memory be a blessing. Yes, I throw the word “legend” about quite capriciously in this column, but if you knew Arthur or his father, the word legend doesn’t do them justice. Arthur was Malden. His wife Barbara is Malden. His dad Barney was Malden. They and their family are the Maldonia ties that bind. More on Arthur in the future. Postscript 1: Dana Brown speaks: “This past winter season I found myself in the Salemwood gym on Saturday mornings, with Paul Joyce, Danny Gilligan, Anthony Fowlkes, and many, many others, volunteering with the Malden Recreation basketChandler School of Business in Boston. She went on to take a position with the Massachusetts Port Authority where she met and worked for the future Governor Edward J. King. Margaret worked with him on his successful campaign for Governor and then worked directly for him at the Statehouse. She later worked in various facets of Property Management for RM Bradley. In later years, she worked for Century 21 Advance Realty in Medford as a Real Estate Broker, finally retiring at the age of 81. ball program. It feels like coming home. Malden Recreation — under the thoughtful leadership of Joe Levine — has become the heartbeat of much of the city’s basketball life, alongside our public and parochial schools. I hope some kid catches the basketball bug the way I did. The game has given me friendships, mentors, purpose, and memories that never fade. Ten weeks of Saturday morning basketball — over in a flash for this season but producing memories lasting a lifetime.” Thank you, Dana! You were so spot on about the wonderful game of basketball giving you friendships, mentors, purpose and memories that never fade. Many of us feel the same way. Very well said. Postscript 2: In this ever-changing world in which we live in (sounds like a Paul McCartney lyric!) one constant remains: kindness. “Join the fearless in being kind” and at the very next opportunity, make somebody happy. Which reminds me of the Jule Styne 1960 composition, “Make Someone Happy” — stylized as only Jimmy Durante can: “Make someone happy, make just one, someone happy, and you will be happy too.” With that said, I’d like to wish my sister Barbara — one of the kindest human beings ever to inhabit planet earth — a happy (mumble, mumble) birthday. Thank you for being Barbara Levine Scibelli. We are very, very fortunate to have you in our lives. Postscript 3: On a side note, I heard the BLS birthday bash theme — come as Barbara Levine Scibelli — was a stonecold blast! Insert smiley face and pictures to follow. —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. In 1963, Margaret married her sweetheart, Richard A. Pelosi, and the two settled down to raise their family in Malden. They shared 50 years of marriage together until Dick’s passing in 2013. For many years, Margaret was an avid tennis player, and had a core group of friends that regularly played together. The tennis friendships extended off the court into many family vacations and celebrations. She was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish for over 60 years. Her St. Paul's family meant the world to her and she enjoyed socializing with her multiple church friends. When she retired, she kept fit by taking daily long walks with her beloved dog Jennie. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah L. Pelosi Shedd of Wakefield, and Susanne L. Griffin of North Reading, and her grandchildren, Dylan, Sabrina, Parker, Spencer, and her dear lifelong friend of over 80 years, Lynda Rowlings Chapman. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Richard A. Pelosi, and her sister, Nancy J. Stella. Visitation was held at the Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home on Thursday, March 19th. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish, 20 Washington Street, Malden, on Friday, March 20th, at 10:00am, followed by interment in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, MA.In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Margaret's name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/ Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: EXTENDED DAY & SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Proposals must be received by WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026, BY 12:00 P.M. at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified, or withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by a Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. All proposals are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B §6. All City of Malden proposals are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor requesting these proposals to ensure they have received any, and all addenda prior to the proposal opening. The City will reject any, and all proposals in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all proposals or to reject any or all proposals (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. 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Among the most notable knitting agents was the British spy Phyllis Latour Doyle, who hid Morse code messages on pieces of silk she carried in her knitting bag. Her dispatches helped Belgian resistance networks track German Army movement. “Making knitted garments for soldiers was one of the socially acceptable ways of the time that women could participate in the Revolution” and beyond, according to Wright. Daring and opportunistic, women have played an important role in the establishment of the United States and the efforts to protect freedom and liberty. MPL is a private, nonprofit corporation that was established with a trust fund from Elisha and Mary Diana Converse in 1885. 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CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) will conduct Public Hearings to discuss and obtain input relative to the submission of the MHA’s Proposed FY2027 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will also concurrently conduct a Public Hearing to discuss MHA’s Proposed EOHLC FY2027 State Annual Plan submission. During these hearings, proposed revisions to the MHA’s Section 8 Administrative Plan, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, Public Housing Lease and/or House Rules, various Policies and MHA’s proposed HUD 5 Year and Annual Capital Fund Grant Program and State Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) construction projects will be presented for discussion. MHA Resident Advisory Board Members, federal and state Public Housing Residents and Section 8 Housing Choice and state program voucher Participants, elected and other local government officials, representatives of social service agencies and advocacy groups, community leaders, concerned citizens and all other parties having interest in these hearings are invited to attend to express their priorities and concerns and/or offer comments and suggestions. These Hearings will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, beginning at 8:30 A.M. in the 630 Salem Street Community Room, which is accessible. MHA will provide transportation to and from these Hearings for Forestdale and Springdale State PH residents who wish to attend. Please call Executive Assistant, Barbara Hooley, at (781) 322-3164 prior to May 29, 2026 if you are a Forestdale or Springdale resident who needs MHA to provide transportation to and from these Hearings. For questions, please contact Executive Director, Stephen G. Finn, at (781) 322-3150. By: William P. 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