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City Assessor James O’Brien met with the City Council just before Thanksgiving for the annual hearing on next year’s tax rates. Although O’Brien is still waiting for final certification from the state Department of Revenue, next year’s rates are expected to be $12.65 for residential property and $19.58 for commercial property. The City Council voted unanimously to accept O’Brien’s recommendation and continue the city’s practice of shifting some of the total tax burden from residential to commercial properties. Councillors approved a shift, or tax factor, of 1.75, which means that for every dollar a residential property owner will pay, a commercial property owner will pay $1.75. “Both residential and commercial rates are going down,” said O’Brien. “Generally, as values rise, rates go down.” This year’s residential rate is $13.27 for every $1,000 of assessed value, while the commercial rate is $20.53. O’Brien said the assessed Jerry Mervil of the Malden Golden Tornados is chased down by Adian Barry and opponents from the Medford Mustangs during the Thanksgiving match at Hormel Stadium. See pages 16-19 for photo highlights. Malden voices support for a neighbor in need By Barbara Taormina According to Massachusetts A well-known and admired Malden resident was in the headlines throughout the state this week after an inexplicable incident at Logan Airport on Monday. State Police, Sergiu Parfeni, 31, opened an emergency exit door in Logan’s Terminal C, ran across the tarmac and climbed into the cargo hold of a JetBlue plane. A JetBlue crew was able to stop Parfeni and remove values of properties in Malden are hovering below the market rate, which is based on sales figures. “We keep it that way because we don’t want everyone coming in on January 1 asking for abatement,” he explained. Although shifting the tax him from the plane immediately. Parfeni was then taken into custody and charged with interfering with aircraft operations, trespassing and disorderly conduct. VOICES | SEE PAGE 26 burden from residential to commercial properties benefits homeowners, it also has the potential to discourage new businesses from settling in a city or town. And bringing new businesses and industries to Malden has been a shared goal of almost everyone serving in city government. Malden’s 2019 commercial rate is higher than Somerville’s rate of $17.33 and Medford’s rate of $18.43. Still, Malden businesses pay considerably less than Everett businesses paid this year with their commercial rate of $35.27. But there were no business owners at this year’s tax hearing to raise objections or concerns to the shift. And while commercial tax rates may be a consideration for some businesses scouting out a new location, O’Brien said it’s usually not a deal breaker. “I would be hard-pressed to remember a time when there’s been any push back about the shift,” he added. In addition to voting on the new rates, councillors voted to continue an owner-occupied exemption of 30 percent. In 2008, Malden adopted the residential exemption to reduce property taxes on owner-occupied homes by shifting some of the tax burden to high-value homes and non-owner-occupied residential properties. For the past seven years, the City Council has approved a 30 percent residential exemption, the maximum allowed by the state. The exemption is the dollar amount of 30 percent of the average value of all the city’s residential properties, from large luxury apartment buildings to small residential condos. The savings for property owners who are eligible for the tax break will be $2,261, up from last year’s exemption of $2,157. According to O’Brien, the average tax bill for a single-family home will increase by about $252 next year, while residents who own condos will see a bump up of about $150 on their bills. 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Members of the public are invited to witness Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council and School Committee members as they are sworn into office. There will also be an opportunity to recognize outgoing members who have served the community. The Malden High School Choral Arts Society, the Malden High School Band and Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy will be among the performers at the event. Governor signs “Student Opportunity Act” into law State Senator Jason Lewis (far right), who serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education, recently joined Senate President Karen Spilka, Governor Charlie Baker and others for the signing into law of the Student Opportunity Act. This landmark legislation reforms the state’s school funding formula to ensure that all school districts are adequately and equitably funded, and all students have the resources they need to succeed. (Courtesy Photo) City Council seeks member for Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission T he Malden City Council is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill the “resident member” position on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (the “Commission”). Members of the Commission work to ensure that all residents – regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual preference, familial status, marital status, veteran status, or physical, mental or emotional capacity or disability – are afforded equal opportunity in or access to credit eligibility, employment, housing, education, recreation, public accommodations, public services and licensing, and shall minimize unlawful discrimination by encouraging mutual understanding among all residents. The Commission is comprised of seven individuals with varied backgrounds who have knowledge of existing resources, an understanding of how regional systems function, and who have experience with fair housing and discrimination issues. Three members are appointed by the Mayor and four are appointed by the City Council and include a representative of the Malden Housing Authority, a Malden-based representative of the National Association of Realtors, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, a representative of a Malden-based disability advocacy organization, a representative of a Malden-based organization providing services to elders, and two resident members, one appointed by the Mayor and one by the City Council. Resident members may serve for one year from date of appointment. Residents interested in applying should contact Patricia Bucciero at pbucciero@cityofmalden.org by December 6, 2019. Candidate is subject to a successful CORI report. Mayor seeks Assistant Harbormaster M Saturday, December 7 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill the role of Assistant Harbormaster. This position is voluntary and is appointed by the Mayor with the recommendation of the Harbormaster for a term of three years. The Assistant Harbormaster is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Harbormaster. Under the direct supervision of the Harbormaster, he/she will help to address any matter arising from or pertaining to the municipal waterway and waterfront, including, but not limited to, working with the Mayor’s Office, City Council and City Departments on issues relating to the Malden River and assisting with plans and ideas to increase public access. The role requires significant experience in boating, a knowledge of navigation laws and regulations pertaining to docks and harbors, and a familiarity with marine equipment and safety practices. A Merchant Mariner or other credential is preferred. To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please also attach your resume. The deadline for accepting applications is Monday, December 9 at noon. If you have any questions, please email kmanninghall@ cityofmalden.org. ׉ 7cassandra://cclSZ8s-Inhx6_0G_u6cQwTVJn-KG0kppIuAelE5JFc-f`̰]o){׉EHTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 3 Cannabis Commission hopes to fine-tune the licensing process By Barbara Taormina O pening the city’s door to the new retail marijuana industry is getting complicated. The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission met this week to discuss the fifth candidate for a retail marijuana license. The commission has the authority to screen and approve candidates who are eligible to pursue the five retail licenses available in Malden. So far, they have backed MassMedicum, which is seeking a license for a retail business at 616 Broadway; Misty Mountain, which hopes to open shop at 323 Commercial St.; Standard Naturals, which is pursuing a license for a business next door to Kappy’s on Route 1; and Craft Cultivation, which has proposed a retail, cultivation and manufacturing business at 1130 Eastern Ave. in the former JRM building. However, according to the city’s Cannabis Ordinance, one of the available licenses has some tighter guidelines. Preference is to be given to an applicant where at least 51 percent of the business is owned by a Malden resident who has lived in the city for the past five years. Preference can also be given to an applicant who is eligible under the economic empowerment priority review established by the state Cannabis Control Commission. The economic empowerment priority was established to make sure that people who are from communities that have been disproportionately harmed by marijuana law enforcement can find opportunities in the new cannabis industry. The Commission has designated 29 communities that have been disproportionately harmed, and Malden is not on the list. Still, Malden is required to give preference to applicants who can check at least three of the following boxes: a majority of the proposed business ownership is held by people who have lived in disproportionately impacted areas for five to 10 years, at least 51 percent of the employees in the proposed business live in areas of disproportionate impact, at least 51 percent of the employees have drug-related arrest records, the majority of the ownership is made up of individuals from Black, African-American, Hispanic or Latino decent or owners have experience in business practices that promote economic empowerment in areas disproportionately harmed by marijuana laws enforcement. None of the eight candidates who applied for a retail cannabis license form the city match those profiles. In fact, none of the eight candidates were even close. “I would be thrilled if, as this emerging business manifests itself, someone who fits this criteria comes forward,” said Police Chief Kevin Molis, who is a member of the Malden Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission. Molis was also looking at criteria for preferences for a cannabis license developed by Boston, which also includes applicants with a low-to-moderate income. Commission members weren’t sure whether they should hold off on supportFINE-TUNE| SEE PAGE 21 We’re Keeping You Moving in Stoneham and now Malden Friday, December 13 at 9 PM The Ultimate Party Band WILDFIRE Thursday, December 19 at 8 PM Full Scale Holiday Rock Orchestra TWELVE-TWENTY FOUR INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS 405 Pearl St., Malden, MA 02148 It’s time to get back to the things you love. At Agility Orthopedics our commitment to keep you moving is more than just three words, it’s a promise to help you experience life in the ways that matter most to you. 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This landmark legislation, years in the making, recommits our Commonwealth to one of its most fundamental values – that every child deserves access to a high-quality public education. Massachusetts will now have the most progressive school funding formula in the nation, designed to meaningfully address the stubborn and troubling opportunity and achievement gaps that persist in our public education system. As the Senate Chair of the Education Committee, it has been an incredible privilege to help lead this effort. It is also very personal. The issue of providing adequate and equitable state funding to all our local schools and communities was what first motivated me to run for the state legislature a decade ago. I had seen firsthand in my daughter’s elementary school the impact of losing librarians and cuts in art and music and other programs. 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The Student Opportunity Act fully implements all the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission, and also addresses a number of other fiscal challenges facing many school districts, including transportation costs for special education students, charter school tuition reimbursements, and school building renovations. The Student Opportunity Act also recognizes that more money alone will not close persistent achievement gaps. It is important that these funds are spent wisely by local school districts to ensure that the students who most need help receive the appropriate academic and social services and supports. The legislation requires that every district develop a comprehensive three-year school improvement plan, including clear targets and goals for improvement, evidence-based strategies to close achievement gaps, and extensive parent and community engagement. 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As the season gets into full swing, not only will you be celebrating on that holiday but also you will most likely be attending holiday parties. Unfortunately, holiday celebrations tend to be all about food. 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Any questions, please contact league president Ken Mazonson at (781)-324-4420. 22nd Annual Triple Threat Trivia Fundraiser returns on Jan. 23 Prices subject to change FLEET ׉ 7cassandra://-oNv8zN12hD5i9tnvk3du2U3WSgVEiUicnjaQ8T1cU83`̰]o){׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 7 House passes legislation to expand access to school breakfast B OSTON – On November 20, Representative Paul J. Donato (D-Medford, Malden) along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives unanimously passed An Act regarding breakfast after the bell, ensuring that Massachusetts’s students have access to breakfast after the beginning of the instructional day. This bill will increase school breakfast participation while supporting the health and education of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable students. The bill requires public schools where 60 percent or more of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch to offer their students breakfast options after classes begin. “We recognize that students need a healthy breakfast so they are ready for learning in the classroom, and this legislation gives that opportunity to all students,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “This legislation builds on the House’s ongoing support of children’s wellness, and I want to thank Chair Peisch, Vice Chair Vega and Representative Vargas for their work on this issue.” “I was happy to join my colleagues in support of this legislation,” said Representative Donato. “Studies indicate that proas follows: • Requires all public schools where not less than 60 percent of the students at the school are eligible for free or reduced-price meals to offer all students a school breakfast after the beginning of the instructional day • Allows a school the flexibility Rep. Paul J. Donato viding breakfast to students has had a positive effect on performance throughout the school day.” This legislation builds on the House’s ongoing efforts to prioritize programs that support the health, well-being and academic success of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children. Research shows that one in 10 households and one in nine children in Massachusetts are food insecure. Providing breakfast to students has been shown to improve concentration, increase school attendance and decrease tardiness and visits to the school nurse. It also serves to destigmatize traditional school breakfast programming by supporting an all-inclusive schoolwide option. 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On November 21, the Senate referred the bill to its Committee on Ways and Means. ׉ 7cassandra://GrNE487pum4sMl_dEBvW_umqy5wopfat21jhUTHv6Pk/`̰]o){]o){ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://J9FE3Cn-r5_t_3p3XdEswt_F1mdlasuq_qHOZZFsg9o6`)׉ 7cassandra://B4hxpDycTBGQdkFTEO5wZdJdvbRvUQIw3WfXP6xrUhM͐`J׉ 7cassandra://x2zTlbIofBOWhlUOfV0B4WKtAe5RrrXlB0iCeyOh_xc-'`̰׉ 7cassandra://gAxqmdBbJoSo0MGU8jvjgEYc-9839Q6grUNppvxQ48gYW͠]o0{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://vaaLAMx5i0clLDg8_A_DBscV-7TUS5hGmTZjXtT38cQ``)׉ 7cassandra://q0Ee7WoKkB9v6-ug5vX3m-xvEp-k6p30AgoDQmyKIPs͓1`J׉ 7cassandra://-_KuW5LVCE-Z7OValebY3t5Oed7LsTfxhINdEeOViQ8*p`̰׉ 7cassandra://X1_cEBjkyHBHCrr57gX1HaxpFCX2Rmagtz80zfQuayI9͙͠]o1{נ]o1{)9ׁHhttp://www.AtlasAutobody.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Malden: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday celebrates the life of Anna Margaret Giordano By Peter F. 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Here is a snapshot of Anna’s life – lovingly provided to us by her son Nick: • Born on February 21, 1921, in Malden • Daughter of Antonio and Angelina Scibelli • Sister of Philip, Steven, Nicholas, Louis, Lawrence, Rose and Florence • Resided at 2 Malden St. • Educated by the Malden Public Schools • Her first job: Lewis Candy on Commercial Street • Received her sacraments at St. Peter’s Church on Pearl Street Anna Margaret (Scibelli) Giordano and her late brother Larry. (Courtesy Photo) • Married a young man from Everett, Benjamin Louis Giordano, on June 1, 1941 • Gave birth to three children: Marie Elaine, Nicholas and Anthony • Has eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren • Lived at 52 Lynde St. in Everett for 69 years • Worked as a forelady at the Metropolitan Greeting Card Factory on Bow Street in Everett From the desk of M W arjorie • Was elected Union Steward at the Metropolitan Greeting Card Factory • Was a parishioner at St. Anthony’s Church in Everett, where she was moderator of the CYO and was a drill team parent who helped with the St. Anthony’s Imperial Drill Team • Was president of the Lyonette Club in Everett • Loves to sew and knit; she made more than 150 afghans MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 9 hite I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest gratitude to the Everett Co-operative Bank customers and my fellow employees for allowing me to be part of such a wonderful community. 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Call Driveways from $25 ׉ 7cassandra://x2zTlbIofBOWhlUOfV0B4WKtAe5RrrXlB0iCeyOh_xc-'`̰]o){׉EtTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 9 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 8 that she gave to her children, relatives, neighbors, doctors, nurses and others who did something nice for her • Loves playing cards over the years with friends and family; still today at 99 years old you can find her playing solitaire on her tablet • Loves to bake her famous cookies, pizzelles and sfogliatella • Did a lot of traveling over the years throughout this country, Canada, Hawaii and Europe; her favorite trips were to Italy • She cruised the Caribbean and was a frequent traveler with the Cantara Travel Group from Edgeworth, where she was known as “the best dressed lady” • She is a “shop-a-holic” and her favorite stores over the years were Raymond’s Basement and Filene’s Basement • Loves her clothes and has many outfits and shoes; she is always noted for her matching outfits • She loves to do crafts • She is currently residing with her son and daughter-inlaw in Melrose • She is now a parishioner of St Mary’s of the Annunciation Church in Melrose • She loves gardening and still grows flowers, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and more • She loves ballroom dancing; she was quite a polka dancer in her days • She loves the outdoors and you can always find her on her patio in Melrose • Loves her family and taught them to love and respect one another • She is planning her 100th birthday party at this very moment Okay, let’s go over the list once more – the top 200 best basketball players I have played against in Malden during my playing days. We’ll go 50 at a time in no particular order. Remember, this list is not a 1-200 best to not the best. Just random names, the next 50 names: Tony “Jess” Jesi, Donny “Gipper” Nally, Vinny “The Wizard” Pagliccia, Mary Ann “Smitty” Smith, Kenny Lee, Timmy Carey, Jimmy “Mirl” Mirley, Cliff Williams, Joey “Hultie” Hult, Joe Hachey, Rodney Marshall, Paul “Hawk” Finn, Joey “Pez” Pisaturo, Mike D’Orlando, Jeff Carroll, Hank O’Brien, Ann and Colleen McBride, Susan Cicarelli, Bruce Knight, Gary Dawson, Bobby Willis, Vance Ferratusco, Billy Murray, Steve Nelson, Tommy Stein, Dane Sparrow, Mike Byrne, Billy, Paul and Jimmy Coleman, Larry Green, Phil Scibelli, Terry Coleman, Cathy MacMullin, Tommy O’Brien, Peter Placowicz, Bobby Foley, Freddy Cowans, Leslie Hume, Eddie “Willkie” Wilcox, Paul “Stats” Stathopolous, Larry White, Dave Angelo, Howie Rodenheiser, Kevin Trodden, Billy and Frankie Curley, George MacKay, Andy Slavin, Joey Pagano and Paul and Sean Gilligan. One more time with feeling continues: “Just once more...” (continues): • I’d like to see Paul Gennetti behind the stick at the Highland Café with that great big handsome smile • I’d like to walk up that long flight of stairs to Al’s Pool Room on Pleasant Street (above Jenny’s Pizza) and watch Al LeFave, Tony DiFlippo and Vinnie Della Gatta hold a table all afternoon • I’d like to walk into Schopell’s on a Saturday morning, take a seat on the side and listen to Bill Mini, Don Squires, Arthur Kahn and the rest of their gang swap tales (tall and otherwise) of bygone days in Malden • I’d like to see Ptl. Sal “Butchie” Gennetti directing traffic in the middle of the Square – Baker’s to his left, First Baptist to his right and the High School in front • I’d like to watch Godzilla on “Creature Double Feature” on a Saturday afternoon with “Uncle Dale” (Dorman) hosting the original “must see TV” • I’d like to hear Tommy Kelly recite Shakespeare, word for word, line for line, after a long night of “celebrating” • I’d like to see the Santoses, the Sensiles, the Bionellis, the Surettes, the LaPages and the rest of their gang playing street hockey at Girls Catholic on Charles Street • I’d like to walk over to the Shell Station on the corner of the Fellsway and Emerald Street, grab a 10-ounce Coke out of the machine, walk over to the Bandstand, take a seat on the steps with my Big A Italian (everything including hots) and ice-cold Coke without a worry in the world • I’d like a French bread fresh out of the oven at DiPietro’s Bakery on a Sunday morning • I’d like to stroll into Riley’s Roast Beef, order a large beef plain and watch the after-hours crowd stumble through “Just once more – for the sake of old times and old-timers!” Thank you to James Calagero, who I totally lifted this idea from (and the last line) while I was thumbing through a back issue of Boston’s North End from 2002. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end...” If you happen to glance up to the bay window at 121 Pearl St. to the second floor of the Italian American Citizens Club, you might have noticed that Saint Rocco has taken on a somewhat magical glow. Saint Rocco Committee Big Cheese Joyce Mover felt that if Rocco were to survive another 90 years, he would need a good cleaning and refurbishing. Ecco per I prossimi 90 anni! Postscript 1: My favorite Mike’s Café story: One night it was getting close to closing time; someone distracted Walter while someone else moved the clock back an hour. Walter never noticed. Thank you, Mike Deady, for the look back at Mike’s. Postscript 2: I posted a photo of the 61st Annual Thanksgiving Day Football Classic Program between Medford and Malden to my Facebook page last week. 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They zeroed in on the synthetic turf field and health risks associated with chemicals that have been found in artificial turf designs, particularly those with crumb rubber infill. Some students talked about injuries, such as turf burns from the artificial grass. Others described playing on synthetic turf. One girl told the small crowd of residents who turned out for the meeting in Salemwood’s cafeteria that artificial turf heats up and “feels like a hot stove,” while another said it isn’t as soft as people might think. They all felt natural grass was the better choice, and they asked city officials not to install synthetic turf at Roosevelt Park. But the city is going with synthetic turf. As he has in the past, Stephen O’Neill, the city’s engiPrevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics, caution that children should not be exposed to any level of lead. And several leading health agencies are still assessing the risks. The synthetic turf industry Members of the Salemwood community protest the synthetic turf field planned for Roosevelt Park. neering consultant for the project, explained the park’s low-lying nature, poor drainage and soil conditions make artificial turf the best choice to meet the demand for field time from the city’s many sports teams and organizations. Megan Buczynski, a civil engineer for Activitas, a Dedham-based landscape architectural firm, agreed that field time is the biggest factor behind the push for synthetic turf. A natural grass field typically provides 400 hours of use compared to synthetic turf, Estate Sale Saturday, Dec. 7 Sunday, Dec. 8 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household Items ~and~ Many Christmas Items 43 Alfred St., Everett which can be used for 1,200 to 1,500 hours, she explained. Buczynski presented an overview of the Roosevelt Park design with its multiuse synthetic turf field that combines two little league/softball fields with a rectangular space in the center that can accommodate soccer, lacrosse and field hockey teams. She also showed the audience plans for walkways, fences, a basketball shooting area and improvements to Salemwood’s existing outdoor classroom. Mayor Gary Christenson, who moderated the meeting, apologized to residents who have said they felt left out of the planning discussions for Roosevelt Park. “We are doing everything we can to get to where we want to go now,” he told the audience. As for the community’s concerns about health, the city is going to compromise. “We are not going to use crumb rubber; we are going to use organic infill,” said Christenson. For years, the synthetic turf industry used crumb rubber made from recycled tires as a foundation for carpets of artificial grass. When such a field was in use, tiny rubber particles that contained toxic chemicals, metals and lead escaped through the surface, where they would cling to or be inhaled by athletes. Turf proponents stress the lack of evidence linking that level of crumb rubber exposure to diseases or health problems, but organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and has responded with alternatives to crumb rubber, including plant-based infills made from cork, ground coconut and rice husks and crushed walnut shells. Although these materials are not certified organic by the US Dept. of Agriculture, they are marketed as organic by the turf industry. While demand for plant-based infills is rising, there are not many studies on the health and environmental impacts of these alternatives to crumb rubber. Although the risk of excessive heat exposure is reduced with plant-based infills, those who play on the fields still seem to suffer from turf burns and abrasions. And while the natural materials do not have the toxic chemicals found in crumb rubber, they are mixed with large amounts of silica sand, a carcinogen that causes respiratory problems. There are other chemicals to consider. Manufacturers often treat plant-based infills with pesticides, herbicides, flame retardants and microROOSEVELT PARK | SEE PAGE 23 Go Green Biodiesel $2.40 per gallon 978-219-9395 gogreenbiodiesel.com Price is subject to change • Heat your home with green, renewable, energy • Worry free home heating! Heating oil and burner service. ׉ 7cassandra://qik8dR1KtC-fTura1HXIMU7s2rdVPrYm1GvVQW2NF3E-p`̰]o){׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 11 Don’t Be Alone on Thanksgiving serves record number of meals at annual Bread of Life event By Tara Vocino A record number of people were served during Bread of Life’s Don’t Be Alone on Thanksgiving event last Thursday afternoon at Malden High School. According to event organizer Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, 250 people were in attendance and 767 meals were delivered to the elderly and homeless. U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Miss Massachusetts 2020 Holly Garcia and Mayor Gary Christenson were on hand to help serve meals. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Shown from left to right are Bread of Life Food Access Coordinator Anson Kwong, Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, outgoing Ward 7 School Committee Member Catherine Bordonaro with her nieces, Gina, 10, and Nadia, 7, Council on Aging Member Peter Jani, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Ward 3 Councillor-Elect Amanda Linehan, Georgia Linehan and Ward 5 School Committee Member-Elect Adam Weldai. Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow said next year will be the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving in North America. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Miss Massachusetts 2020 Holly Garcia, of Everett, serves John Taylor a Thanksgiving meal. U.S. Senator Ed Markey serves Joseph Maloney. Mayor Gary Christenson shakes hands with John Mithel after he serves him a meal. Shown at left are Toni Tremblay, Patty O’Sullivan, Michael Murphy and volunteer David Sweeney. Shown at right are Gary Lowder, Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, Ward 5 School Committee Member-Elect Adam Weldai, James Miller and David Slayton. Philomena Brackett (left), Charles Bosselman (center), Mary Lou Mallon and Mayor Gary Christenson Shown from left to right are Janis and Emily Van Heukelom, Christopher Chituian, Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Noah Van Heukelom and Ted D. 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All-Tech Electric, Inc. owner John Spadafora clicks the remote to turn on the Christmas tree lights. John Spadafora (at right) with his cousin, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora Lisa Hammersley (at right) with her daughters, Mary Stathos and Bella Hammersley Katherine, Sawyer, 2, and Michael Plati in front of the Christmas tree Shown from left to right are Charlotte Vecchiarelli, Katherine Sorbo-Devine and Patrick Devine. Shown from left to right are Isabell De La Cruz, Michael Deci, Isabel Ferreiro, David De La Cruz, 11, Daniel De La Cruz, 6, and Victor Lopez. ׉ 7cassandra://e967Q2g67P4GD4tgnRW7vUvbUyUxtxGWbJkzX8a-MsU,`̰]o){׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 13 Snow Day always brings out Fellsmere Fun M alden families flocked to Fellsmere Pond Park to enjoy the snow day. Kids enjoyed sledding, snowboarding and sliding down the hill. Chief of Police Kevin Molis joined in on the fun. (Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers) Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis chatted with Gavin Chiasson about his sled during the snow day in Malden on Tuesday. Lesley O’Meara and her son Matthew posed for a selfie while sledding at Fellsmere Pond Park in Malden during the snow day on Tuesday afternoon. Dennis Morse and his daughter Sophie visited Fellsmere Pond Park during the snow day on Tuesday. During the snow storm on Tuesday, Portia Liversage finetuned her snowboarding skills. Police Chief Kevin Molis and Police Captain Glenn Cronin joined the kids for some snow day fun. Nathan Lamb and his son Jason enjoyed some family time during the snow day. Enrique Sanchez played in the snow on Tuesday afternoon in Malden. Michael Pach enjoyed the snow day on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Portia Liversage visited Fellsmere Pond Park for sledding. Michael Pach celebrated the snow day in Malden on Tuesday with his sister Alexa. Madison Moore slid in style on a large inflatable unicorn. Dante Tammaro slid down the hill in a blue saucer. On Tuesday, Liam Duffy enjoyed sledding in the snow. Michaela Duffy enjoyed playing in the snow at Fellsmere Pond Park on Tuesday. ׉ 7cassandra://43PPYwmZHICEPrneY2PMyMPorRZjD2dTZ49GlF6FWqU*`̰]o){]o){ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://hUy6xHA3sHIHNlpiX8bUsEkocTi4eUSD3UV_AX603u8Ќ`)׉ 7cassandra://YrLNi14w6ylLOVLLx9RitIuiJYf4sKUhAkVnlw8HfZA͏#`J׉ 7cassandra://Kpsemu1vMt05W6XVgBYPnhlSrLTxFrm3vc6cVYn1v9k//`̰׉ 7cassandra://ekaFtYT9JI6Jap2FDcN7VUm4rDFEhTRi_424R1WQWgA`͠]o3{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://XjkS7ji5xuLo_iYFDB1eg53KIOBpxybiX4_NDZbRrdU`)׉ 7cassandra://y77ZIOktlRNtYjl1QOuEGpFber103hraT_Ys500jb4k͓`J׉ 7cassandra://yoXRYM2Tef2nK0Yf80L3mozWNrlX3aLMb5JGUspF5So1`̰׉ 7cassandra://KExHscvW7FVwXmX6twCwephT__6cTGLqvd_50Muu48g'_d͠]o3{׉EePage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Annual Malden Holiday Parade of On Saturday dragon dancers added to the holiday festivities in Malden. Mayor Gary Christenson took to the stage in Malden Square to welcome visitors to the Holiday Parade on Saturday. Elected officials sat on the stage to cheer on the parade. Dragon dancers entertained the crowd at the Malden holiday parade The East Coast Jr. Patriots rode in a float along the parade route through Malden Square. Malden Girl Scouts carried their banner through the parade. BandAide the clown waved to kids while walking in the parade. Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O'Malley and State Representatives Steven Ultrino and Paul Donato marched in the holiday parade, greeting constituents. O n Saturday afternoon, Malden celebrated the holidays with the annual Holiday Parade of Traditions through Malden Square. Mayor Gary Christenson joined elected officials in the celebration. Residents lined the square to watch the parade go by. An eagle mascot spread his wings on the parade route. Santa arrived in style with a little help from the Malden Fire Department. ׉ 7cassandra://Kpsemu1vMt05W6XVgBYPnhlSrLTxFrm3vc6cVYn1v9k//`̰]o){׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 15 Traditions ushers in the holidays Santa Claus greeted residents from the top of a fire truck. The Linden STEAM Academy showed off a colorful float celebrating diversity. Ms. Massachusetts 2020 Holly Garcia waved to viewers while walking in the parade. Residents were eager to welcome Santa Claus, who arrived on a Malden fire truck. Michelle Lombardi and her son Derrick Bartholomew watched the holiday parade in Malden Square on Saturday afternoon. Adam Weldai and Jennifer Spadafora of the Malden School Committee marched in the holiday parade. The Malden High School marching band performed in the holiday parade over the weekend. The Malden High School band paused in the square to perform. Lisa Cutting of Oceanview Kennel paused on the parade route to receive love from her rescue dog, Bailey. An inflatable snowman float was part of the festivities on Saturday. Holiday helpers danced along the parade route. (Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers) ׉ 7cassandra://yoXRYM2Tef2nK0Yf80L3mozWNrlX3aLMb5JGUspF5So1`̰]o){]o){ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://1J2TOelHu45_efDO8nI7J41ZE1i0LWEl2Q0gkkWfeHw?`)׉ 7cassandra://phLMVXIfxyh_E95pAyytAqB6E1ODXc7-Btsuwg582Dw͔`J׉ 7cassandra://2aFP1wVwXyjZUo8CdiQJ8L2U0RE6umavQZDjD5WkAuM)f`̰׉ 7cassandra://MpwDM2AfaM2T7sbdyKMiUmZjywcV57aFl_aflHoAvKI ͠]o3{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://eSQO5VL2R22D6MwCTArJQT1pFu75wFkklQaiJ9pfrdw`)׉ 7cassandra://Hpaih8zAsD3q5E8RE2S2q02bzxy9dIW5NXFomGMWPDY͐`J׉ 7cassandra://3JQ1M_ZpjXaqfl3huqLtQbfKf2LscC0R8XEafiHLdQ8/`̰׉ 7cassandra://tANygfCKY0cn8atapmQWoQVjk4U-nf0rdbTMl61tXxo<H͠]o3{׉EPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Malden blanks Medford, 29-0, on Thanksgiving Day Senior captains Mervil, Youman, Maxis and Sylus lead way I n an annual Thanksgiving tradition, the Malden Golden Tornados faced off against the Medford Mustangs for the 132nd Malden was victorious with a score of 29-0. time, this year at Hormel Stadium in Medford. Malden High Cheerleaders celebrated a touch down during the Thanksgiving game Jamari Youman was chased down by Medford during the Thanksgiving game By Nick Toscani T he guys wearing the Blue and Gold definitely picked the right day to play their best game of the year. Despite still another morning of thumbs-down weather on Thanksgiving Day, the Malden High School Golden Tornadoes football squad was all thumbs-up at Hormel Stadium in Medford. Led by their two All-Conference playmakers, senior co-captains Jerry Mervil and Jamari Youman, the Golden Tornadoes dominated the game on both sides of the ball and simply thumped the host Medford Mustangs, 29-0, in the historic 132nd holiday meeting of the two schools. Malden never trailed despite the rainy, windy and cold morning with temperatures only in the 30s. Last year Malden took a win in near-zero wind chill, 15-degree temps at home. Fifth straight win on Thanksgiving for Malden For Malden, it was the fifth straight Thanksgiving football win over Medford, and Medford won eight straight from 1994-2001; Malden has taken over the series, winning 16 of the last 18 meetings, going back to 2002. With the win this year, Malden also made new history. For the first time in 132 games played, a Malden team has won 9-of-10 games in a decade. The only other decade that came close was in the 1930s when Malden went undefeated at 7-0-3. For second-year Malden head coach Steve Freker, who was coaching in his 22nd Malden-Medford game overall, a victory on Turkey Day never gets old. “We are just thrilled for these kids. To see the excitement on their faces when they win on Thanksgiving is just priceless,” said Coach Freker, who was on the field as Golden Tornadoes player in Games #86, #87 and #88 of the ancient series, before coaching in the game from 1981-1998 previously. Malden got some big performances out its marquee players on the seniors’ “last call” game. Mervil scored on a 43-yard burst down the right sideline on a quick out pass from sophomore quarterback Shawn Bartholomew on Malden’s first play from scrimmage in the second half to give the visitors a 15-0 lead that loomed mighty large considering how well the Blue and Gold defense was playing. Sensational day for Malden’s Mervil on Turkey Day Mervil had a sensational game overall, totaling nearly 180 yards of total offense as Malden’s leading rusher and receiver on the day (88 yards rushing on 12 carries; five receptions for 81 yards and a TD). Aside from the statistics, Mervil’s contributions also set up the other three TDs Malden scored on the day. “It feels amazing,” Mervil said afterward. “It’s just a pleasure to beat [Medford] and being able to be a part of this tradition. It took a lot of practice and a lot of time and effort. We all stuck together as a group to go out and do this.” Mervil's fellow captain Youman, who just moved to Malden this past June from Fort Myers, Fla., had another huge game for the Golden Tornadoes, scoring two more touchdowns. His first score came on a 23-yard end zone catch from Bartholomew to stake Malden to a 9-0 halftime lead. Malden also got key points and a superb game from sophomore kicker Ronald Juarez, who drilled a 35-yard field goal early in the second quarter, after Malden had gotten inside Medford’s 25yard line three times in the first quarter, only to be denied. Twice Malden had lost the ball on fumbles in the rainy, windy weather. Tornadoes kicker Juarez played a key role in win Juarez’s leg also played a factor in a two-for-two PAT kicking day and no less than three end zone kickoff boots. “Ronald [Juarez] was huge. He really helped us win this one. That field goal was three points, but look what happened. It turned out to be the winning ones.” Youman’s second TD was of the game-sealing variety. On Medford’s first possession after Mervil’s game-breaking TD, Youman picked off a Medford pass just inside midfield and returned it 49 yards for a “Pick 6” touchdown, his third INT-return touchdown of the season. “Our best players played their best football of the season on both sides of the ball,” Coach Freker said. “Jamari [Youman] and Jerry [Mervil] have kept us in games all season on both sides of the ball. Both of those guys will play at the next level, no doubt…We threw an excellent mix of our run game and the pass game at them today, and Coach Almquist [offensive coordinator] did a super job putting guys in the right place. Jerry [Mervil] got 30-35 offensive touches running the option at QB or taking handoffs himself, and he was basically unstoppable today. [Soph QB] Shawn [Bartholomew] was on point whether he was throwing to Jamari, Jerry or [Matt] Bessey, and all those guys played very well.” Defense was a big story in victory for Malden Malden’s defense was a big story in this one, especially in the first half where Malden held Medford to only one first down and under 50 yards of total offense. “Hats off to Coach Barbati [defensive coordinator] and Coach Pompilus [defensive line coach],” the Malden coach said. “We really prepared well and it showed. We dictated the line of scrimmage for our second straight game and that was the difference…We had a lot of respect for them. They have some big receivers, and their quarterback is excellent either running or passing. Our game plan was to contain him on the ground, which we did, and also use our secondary to take away the home run bomb.” “We were using new guys in our starting lineup at linebacker [Maxis, senior Wootchy Pierre Rene and sophomore Mackenley Anasthal], and they played great,” Coach Freker said. “Also, our defensive line was phenomenal. [Sophomore] Sammy Solorzano was excellent all day. The other guys were great as well, [senior] Ray Duggan, [junior] Muneer Odally, [sophomores] Davenche Sydney and Saul Lemus, [junior] Jeffrey Joseph and [freshman] Jaylon Barnett.” Mathes’s run helped break game wide open Malden also got super performances from junior Mike Mathes, who busted off a 47-yard run on an option toss from Mervil to set up the first touchdown in the second quarter. Mathes also had several other solid runs as well as a good game defensively. Malden got some much-needed in-betweenthe-tackles running from both senior captain Peterson Maxis, who scored his first career touchdown in the fourth quarter on an 11-yard run, and Anasthal, who set it up with his own runs. “Thanksgiving is an exciting time; you never know what’s going to happen,” Coach Freker said. “We turned the ball over three times today, but we persevered. We stayed the course, just like we have all season, and got the result we needed.” ׉ 7cassandra://2aFP1wVwXyjZUo8CdiQJ8L2U0RE6umavQZDjD5WkAuM)f`̰]o){׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 17 Malden High Golden Tornados VS Medford Mustangs Thanksgiving Jonathon Laporte of Medford was tackled by Malden players on the field Malden players dominated the field during the Thanksgiving game, finishing with a score of 29-0 Malden and Medford faced off in an annual Thanksgiving tradition Malden and Medford high schools play in the 132nd Thanksgiving game on Thursday Wootchy Pierre-Rene and Peterson Maxis of Malden tackled Dash Exteter on the field Samuel Solorzano of Malden and Adian Barry of Medford played in the Thanksgiving game The Medford High School Marching Band performed during half time Matthew Bessey and Mackenley Anasthal returned to the field after half time (Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers) ׉ 7cassandra://3JQ1M_ZpjXaqfl3huqLtQbfKf2LscC0R8XEafiHLdQ8/`̰]o){]o){ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://A2PhZcF2yOZmtGADCp63owpFiE9aZhyNKp-px3s_0kQ`)׉ 7cassandra://IN0NzT4AVqxcQD8VjU1yDBL6BfVogBbKREzU_w7a_dw͏}`J׉ 7cassandra://94NmNYRNMxviRK2XvjK82UkDW0DYJTg6dBnLjoY0yzs+`̰׉ 7cassandra://dGzvaVYzmq-YvAXog20lCdXFVFqXLsn7oVBJRxzmAsIL@͠]o3{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://BPUZrhp8KxkC62Tp8f6wNlOXgba0DKUcrE2jx45PHdAr`)׉ 7cassandra://Ptzx_7AcMQRqvF2VKnO5pBeV__KHrndZmnSBqhOrs_I͜`J׉ 7cassandra://f9oEzR0Ni7f6OwXJaCRNnY84lJMDHiSkzM86VboDEZM+w`̰׉ 7cassandra://i8VJV1I-B8jNR1HjjMx8X6K0lGZE6qmLEbiCSWySyDo ͠]o4{׉E2Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Malden High Golden Tornados VS Medford Mustangs Thanksgiving Mackenely Ansthal and Ray Duggan of Malden tackled Medford opponents Samuel Solorzano charged towards Medford opponents on the field Malden and Medford faced off at Hormel Stadium during a Thanksgiving tradition Adian Barry played in the Medford game on Thanksgiving Donovan Charles intercepts a tackle from Malden opponents Mackenley Ansthal and Ray Duggan (Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers) Linden Tree’s Winter Potpourri Concert featuring the World of Folk and Acoustic Music T he Linden Tree Coffeehouse continues its 35th year of acoustic music concerts on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for Winter Potpourri, 2019 an evening of discovering new talent! Eight local singer/songwriters will play two songs each, and one or more of those folks will be chosen to perform during next year’s season. Audience input will play a big part in the decision-making process, so please come help us make this choice while enjoying new music and new faces. What is folk music these days? It can be traditional or contemporary with roots in bluegrass, country, jazz, gospel and blues. Our contestants will provide a range of music in the genre we call folk. Performing in this year’s potpourri are Bill Anderson, Mark Bishop Evans, John Ferullo, Kathleen Healy, Roberta Lamb, Rick Drost, Toast & Jam, and Wild Maple. Samples of their music can be found on their web and facebook pages. The evening will again be hosted by Wakefield singer/ songwriter Kirsten Manville, who will perform a few favorite songs from her album, Some People Sing, and introduce a few new ones. Manville creates songs that feel like they might have come straight from journal entries: deceptively simple lyrics that paint pictures, tell stories, and evoke a range of emotions. Manville is a refreshing, straightforward folk-rock-country-singer-songwriter with stage presence audiences love. Entertainment will include a 25-minute set by one of last year’s winners, Peter Lehndorff. He writes folk and jazz songs about everyday life. Lehndorff is now mixing his humorous observations with the serious; the romantic with the eccentric. There are stories about cars, what he eats, and the places he has lived. His car-related songs have been on NPR’s Car Talk radio show. Besides winning last year’s Linden Tree Coffeehouse’s Winter Potpourri, Lehndorff has been a finalist in the Boston Acoustic Underground competition. The Springfield Union wrote about his performance, “intelligent lyrical vignettes of everyday life and the comical trappings of suburbia, delivered with an acute sense of comedic timing.” Bill Anderson is a former resident of Wakefield. Anderson has been playing music all his life, in bands and orchestras around the world. Trained as a classical oboist at the New England Conservatory as well as Boston University, 10 years ago, to achieve his ambition of performing the songs he’d always written, as a singer/songwriter, he attended song-writing conferences around the United States and workshopped with artists from John Gorka to Livingston Taylor to Kathy Mattea, constantly striving to put the truth and heart of the subject in his lyrics. His style is often described as telling a story, giving the listener a clear, mental picture of events and emotions common to us all. Julie Charland is one-half of the duo Toast and Jam. She is playing solo this evening, and writes and performs original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, swing and more. Toast and Jam’s first CD (all original), “Ten Slices,” was re׉ 7cassandra://94NmNYRNMxviRK2XvjK82UkDW0DYJTg6dBnLjoY0yzs+`̰]o){׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 19 Here’s a heaping helping of Thanksgiving leftovers Malden High School players celebrate with the championship trophy after the 29-0 victory on Thanksgiving Day at Hormel Stadium in Medford. (Courtesy/MHS Athletics) By Nick Toscani I f there’s anyone out there who thinks the annual Thanksgiving football game between Malden and Medford has lost any of its luster around town, think again. “I ran into Mayor [Gary] Christenson after the first or second day of preseason camp in the middle of August. It was sunny and probably 85 degrees out,” recalled second-year Malden High head coach Steve Freker after the game Thursday. “So, what do you think his first question was? ‘What do you think about Thanksgiving...Are we looking good against Medford?’” “He’s Malden High football’s biggest supporter,” Freker said of Malden’s mayor, who was reelected to a third term a month ago. “It was great we were able to deliver the win on Thanksgiving.” “There you go. This one really matters,” added Freker on Thanksgiving Day, who was coaching in his 22nd Malden-Medford game on Thursday, the second as head coach. A banner year for Florida transfer Youman What a year it’s been for senior co-captain Jamari Youman, who tacked on two more touchdowns in Malden’s 29-0 shutout win over Medford on Thanksgiving Day. For the season Youman has scored 15 touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions for 94 points. Five of his touchdowns have come on defense (three “Pick 6” pass interceptions) or special teams (two punt return TDs). Youman’s 94 points finishes his season fifth in the state for scoring in Division 1 and fourth in TDs scored. Andover’s Josh Ramos led the state with 134 points (22 TDs). Malden football assistant coach and historian Peter CarMalden High School senior Jamari Youman (4) had two touchdowns on Thanksgiving and is one of the top scorers in the state with 15 TDs and 94 total points. (Courtesy/MHS Athletics) Malden High School junior Mike Mathes had a pair of long runs to spark the Golden Tornadoes offense on Thanksgiving Day. (Courtesy Photo) Malden High School senior co-captain Jerry Mervil jukes past a Medford defender on Thanksgiving. (Courtesy Photo) The Malden High School team celebrates with Mayor Gary Christenson (center) and the MHS cheerleaders with the championship trophy after the 29-0 win over Medford. (Courtesy/MHS Athletics) roll is scouring the record books to see where Youman might stand all-time. Do not be surprised if he is at or near the top for all-time, single-season scoring. Youman, who transferred over the summer from Florida to Malden, also finished tied for second in the state in TD receptions (10) with Newton North’s Alessio Calcagni. Jake Davis led the state with 11 TD receptions. The lanky, 6-1, 175 lb. senior is being recruited by a number of New England-based colleges. One of his stronger suitors is Curry College, whose offensive coordinator and former seven-year Malden High head coach Joe Pappagallo was on Malden’s sideline on Thanksgiving, rooting on the Golden Tornadoes and pleased as punch with the results. It was also a solid year for sophomore quarterback Shawn Bartholomew, who finished the season with nine TD passes in his first varsity season, with over 700 yards passing and completing over 60 percent of his passes. On his first-ever Thanksgiving Day outing, Bartholomew finished 9-of-13 passing for 150 yards and two TDs. Add in Malden’s 40-14 won over Tech Boston in its previous game, and Bartholomew threw for over 400 yards in his final two games, completing 70-plus-percent of his passes – a solid finish. Final game for eight Golden Tornadoes seniors on Thanksgiving Malden’s four senior co-captains all chipped in with major contributions on both sides of the ball on Thanksgiving: Jerry Mervil, Jamari Youman, Peterson Maxis and Ishmael Sylus. Mervil and Youman were Malden’s heralded big playmakers, as they have been all season. Sylus made the hit of the game and set the tone early when he delivered an extremely loud and crushing tackle of a Medford receiver on screen pass, right in front of the Mustang bench midway through the first quarter. Maxis shored up a relatively new three-man linebacker crew alongside fellow senior Wootchy Pierre Rene and sophomore Mackenley Anasthal, with his best game. Maxis and Anasthal were also major contributors out of the Malden backfield. “Wootchy and Mackenley really stepped up in the second half of the season and earned starting spots in our defense,” Coach Freker said, “and Peterson was there on Thanksgiving when we really needed him. What a game those guys played.” Malden also got super games out of senior two-way linemen Ray Duggan and Sebastien Blanc, as well as two-way starter Kahli Hardmond. “Ray and Sebastien gave us solid seasons. In a year when we did not have much depth on the line, those guys were iron men. Kahli has been another solid guy for us all year,” the Malden coach said. “Football’s a long season and a tough sport, physically and mentally. It’s not for everyone. But these guys really showed what loyalty and commitment to their teammates is all about, and they were in it for the long haul. Our team and coaches really appreciate it.” Good finish for Malden with a pair of wins in 2019 With the win for Malden on Thanksgiving Day, it was a good finish to the season for the Golden Tornadoes with a second straight victory. In its previous game, Malden topped Boston City League opponent Tech Boston, 40-14, and the Tornadoes finish 2-9 overall this season, the best record since 2016 when Malden went 5-6. Before the 2-0 season finish, other highlights of the season included a heartbreaker, 3533 loss to Newton South in triple overtime, only to discover the game was inappropriately stopped by a wrong call and should have been continued. Malden also played “GBLer” Everett to a 6-6 tie at halftime before falling to the eventual league champ. It was also the first season for Malden back in the newly reconstituted Greater Boston League (GBL) with fellow members Everett, Medford and Somerville. Malden finished 1-2 in GBL play with the win over the Mustangs. Everett was GBL champ (3-0 GBL, 8-3 overall) followed by Somerville (2-1 GBL, 2-9 overall), Malden (1-2 GBL) and Medford (0-3 GBL, 0-11 overall). With Revere and Chelsea returning to the GBL in 2020 and many talented Malden players returning next fall season, hopes are high all around. ׉ 7cassandra://f9oEzR0Ni7f6OwXJaCRNnY84lJMDHiSkzM86VboDEZM+w`̰]o){]o){ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://-aNCKWl6mpVGANE8P7i0ne2xQXJTWzZe7xHuKecyVts k`)׉ 7cassandra://qfd0kj4cBwwHqlkCT9r5DDXH5FF-I312-jUtNoPArp8͇]`J׉ 7cassandra://83NbZBsKeFHydSXpLYfz5lip3f2LANtXvqqOQVZkLz8#`̰׉ 7cassandra://W0l4QW0DLm5XmAWrszsfSXd3j_ztbgrUkEfWGnc0OnAٸ4͠]o4{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://xOdzwTUEcobFS6baemwWV31nRupbdGqvPzO3RdVRlWk ~C`)׉ 7cassandra://TzkRSwA1JtLranqNCnq3wY_If3w9gB_Z4KDjzwksYOE͖q`J׉ 7cassandra://rhkEPKjSQRGMyOFBSziyBFW2U40bzBlI6qTOlCOiat4'`̰׉ 7cassandra://WfV_u_R2gXsdX6yEpEn57qYe3IlVWUqXAKM3vxBt-_QvU ͠]o4{נ]o5{&L9ׁHhttp://CarpenitoRealEstate.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E%#Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Mystic Valley Elder Services advises caution when walking in winter weather conditions E ach winter, slips and fall accidents cause serious injuries. Even when surfaces do not look especially icy or slippery, it is very possible that a thin sheet of transparent ice or “black ice” is covering your pathway and putting you at risk. When you approach a footpath or roadway that appears to be covered with ice or snow, always use extreme caution. Many slips and falls happen in places people regard as safe and secure, typically outside their front door, on the doorstep, on a path or while getting out of a car. So, with the winter weather upon us, Mystic Valley Elder Services advises these 10 tips to make sure you are staying safe when walking around in snowy and icy conditions: 1. Walk slowly and carefully. Wear boots or other slip-resistant footwear. 2. Use special care when getting in and out of vehicles. Use the vehicle for support if you need to do so. 3. Watch for slippery floors when you enter any building or home. 4. Avoid walking with your hands in your pockets; this can reduce your ability to catch ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING REGARDING ADULT-USE MARIJUANA RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT 1130 EASTERN AVENUE, MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS Notice is hereby given that Craft Cultivation Group, Inc. will conduct a Community Outreach Meeting on the following matters on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Linden-STEAM Academy (Auditorium) 29 Wescott Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, at 7:00 PM. Craft Cultivation Group, Inc. has applied for Marijuana Retailer Establishment License, Marijuana Product Manufacturing License, and Marijuana Cultivation License at 1130 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (the “Premises”), pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 94G and Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017, other applicable laws and regulations promulgated thereunder, including those promulgated thereunder by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Craft Cultivation Group, Inc. will be applying for special permits and variances from the Malden City Council, in order to conduct the business as a marijuana retail establishment, marijuana cultivator, and marijuana product manufacturer. Information presented at the community outreach hearing will include, but not be limited to: 1. The type(s) of Marijuana Establishment to be located at the Premises; 2. Information adequate to demonstrate that the Marijuana Establishment location will be maintained securely; 3. Steps to be taken by the Marijuana Establishment to prevent diversion to minors; 4. A plan by the Marijuana Establishment to positively impact the community; and 5. Information adequate to demonstrate that the location will not constitute a nuisance to the community by noise, odor, dust, glare, fumes, vibration, heat, glare, or other conditions likely to cause nuisance. 6. A Traffic Study for the proposed Marijuana Establishment. Community members will be permitted and are encouraged to ask questions and receive answers from representatives of Craft Cultivation Group, Inc. A copy of this notice was sent to the Malden CLEC, Malden Planning Board, Malden City Council, the Malden Public Health Department and is on file with the Malden City Clerk, at City Hall, located at 110 Pleasant Street 3rd Floor, Malden, Massachusetts 02148. A copy of this Notice was mailed at least seven calendar days prior to the community outreach meeting to abutters of the proposed address of the Marijuana Establishment, owners of land directly opposite on any public or private street or way, and abutters to the abutters within three hundred feet of the property line of the petitioner as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list, notwithstanding that the land of any such owner is located in another city or town. For information about the meeting, please contact: City Councilor Jadeane Sica - WARD EIGHT 781-389-1177 js ica@CITYOFMALDEN.ORG Attorney For The Project: Richard G. Di Girolamo 617-666-8200 digirolamolegal@verizon.net December 6 & 13, 2019 yourself if you lose your balance. 5. Watch out for black ice. 6. Tap your foot on potentially slick areas to see if the areas are slippery. 7. Walk as flat-footed as possible in very icy areas. 8. Avoid uneven surfaces if possible. Avoid steps or curbs with ice on them. 9. Report any untreated surfaces to your town, property owner, or public work’s maintenance department to help keep you safe. 10. Remember: Ice and snow mean “take it slow!” BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 leased in 2009. Their second full-length CD, “Heaven Knows,” was released in 2015, and now a third album is in the works. Rick Drost writes and sings songs with depth and heart, songs that repay repeated listening and convey a long love of classical music, natural wonders and poetry. His songs treat life from varied angles: jilted lovers, swans in the Public Garden, leftover lobsters and meditations on meditation. Longtime inspiration came from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen; recent influences include Vance Gilbert and David Wilcox, who covers Drost’s song “Turning the World” in live performances. Drost’s latest CD, “Turning the World,” continues to get airplay from Europe across America to New Zealand. Originally from Western New York, Drost travels from Cambridge to sing at coffeehouses, house concerts, small festivals and Folk Alliance Events around the country. Mark Bishop Evans grew up in southern California, where his major musical influences outside of church were Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Paul Simon, the Beach Boys and pretty much any folk, folk rock or beach music. Listening and playing the folk and protest music of the 60s inspired him to begin writing his own songs. Evans has a way with words and melodies, bringing them together in pleasant and poignant combinations that make you want to tap your feet and sing along. His music is an intriguing blend of folk, folk rock and ballads, lyrically rich in emotional content and melodically comfortable like a favorite jacket, like a close friend you want to sing along with. Mark relocated north of Boston, Mass., in the early 90s and today considers himself a “Noreasta.” John Ferullo is a songwriter and open mike host from Massachusetts with stories about regular people. He performs his own songs and other folk songs all around New England. His music has been described as “about important things with his stories about seemingly small things.” Kathleen Healy is a hard-working musician and songwriter living on Cape Cod. She draws from her experience of living and raising a family near the beach for many of her songs. Some say saltwater runs through her veins. Healy writes from the heart, and her honest lyrics and often poignant subject matter lend themselves to the unique quality of her voice. She admits to being a live music junkie but is currently not seeking treatment for her addiction. Equally at home singing and playing in a quiet cafe or in front of a crowd, Roberta Lamb rocks to the beat of a variety of musical styles, from blues to rock and Americana. She picked her first guitar as a child in Texas and took to singing folk songs, Spanish traditional tunes, and ballads. Lamb honed her vocal craft as a classical musician, exploring concert singing and opera in college and later in Vienna, Austria. Back home in the United States, she took time to raise a family in Massachusetts, and she eventually found her way back to her first love: American music. Once her children were launched, she picked up the guitar and started playing and singing covers while practicing and listening to whatever music came her way. Strongly influenced by the vibrant local music community, she started writing originals and rebranded herself as a singer-songwriter. She just recorded her first album of originals, Not Your Mama’s Blues, and performs across New England at a variety of venues from cafes, coffeehouses and restaurants to small concert stages, porch fests and farmers’ markets, singing and playing her heart out. Kenny Selcer will accompany Roberta. Wild Maple is Gary Dolinsky on guitar and vocals, Trish DeCaprio on violin and vocals and Steve Straight on acoustic bass and vocals. The group’s original songs are influenced by a variety of music genres: Americana/roots, blues, bluegrass, classic country, folk, Celtic, popular music of the past 60 years and classical. Music critics have praised Wild Maple’s “appealing and polished sound” with both male and female lead vocals and “sensational vocal harmonies.” Recent performances include Club Passim in Cambridge, the Guilford Performing Arts Festival in Guilford, Conn., and the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Mass. Wild Maple’s lively shows include a healthy dose of relaxed fun, humor and audience engagement. The show begins early at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00. Homemade baked goods and beverages are available. Tickets at the door are specially priced – just a $5 minimum donation for this show to introduce the World of Folk and Acoustic Music to area residents. Clean and gently used condition coats, hats and gloves will be collected for Mission of Deeds Winter Coat Drive for men, women and children in need. The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is located in the social hall of Wakefield’s Unitarian Universalist Church (326 Main St., Wakefield, MA 01880). Information and reservations: 781246-2836. ׉ 7cassandra://83NbZBsKeFHydSXpLYfz5lip3f2LANtXvqqOQVZkLz8#`̰]o){׉E!THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 21 FINE-TUNE | FROM PAGE 3 ing an applicant for the fifth retail license until the right candidate arrived, or whether they should move ahead and open a second round of applications to the general public. And that decision is complicated by the fact that at least two of the applicants approved by the commission have faced serious pushback from neighbors during the community outreach meetings which are the second step in the licensing process. Residents who live near MassMedicum’s proposed retail business on Broadway are appalled that the owner, Dr. James Kurnick, chose a site in a densely populated neighborhood across the street from a daycare center. Misty Mountain owner Eric Garth faces a similar reaction from residents who live near his proposed site on Commercial Street. Misty Mountain opponents launched an online petition asking the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission to deny Garth’s application because marijuana risks the health of adolescents and the business could potentially increase crime and traffic while decreasing property values. Those reactions have led Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission Chairman Ron Hogan to repeatedly remind commission members that the licensing process is fluid. The pursuit of a local retail license could end for one or more of the applicants during the next step in the process, a public hearing for a special permit granted by the City Council. If that happens, several of the city’s five licenses may be available again to new and second-time applicants, including those who meet the criteria for preference. Commission members agreed that they should meet with the City Council to discuss the fifth license and other parts of the city’s cannabis licensing ordinance that are making it confusing or difficult to bring the retail cannabis industry to Malden. Zoning regulations call for a 75-foot buffer zone between a cannabis business and private homes and churches; Building Commission Nelson Miller wanted to make sure that daycare centers have the same buffers. But commission members also agreed that buffer zones were too restrictive and made it difficult to allow a legal industry with layers of security get off the ground. “The law is the law,” said Molis. “I would feel bad telling someone they were ineligible based on an irrational fear.” There were other aspects of the cannabis ordinance that commission members felt needed more detail, such as the prohibition against changes in ownership and the requirement that marijuana businesses be geographically diverse when the areas of the city where they are allowed is so tightly concentrated. For Hogan, the challenge of licensing cannabis businesses under the ordinance is due partly to the fact that the rules and the process were created from scratch. “We need to look at what we have learned, and how things should change,” he said, adding that he would develop a presentation for a discussion with the City Council. “We’re well into this process and we need some guidance to see why it does and doesn’t work,” he said. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Divison Docket No. MI19P6080EA Estate of: Kathleen A. Berner Date of Death: November 10, 2019 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Lisa A. Larcom of Danvers, MA and Petitioner Suzanne M. Berner of Chelsea, MA. Petitioner Lisa A. Larcom of Danvers, MA and Petitioner Suzanne M. Berner of Chelsea, MA. has been infomally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Preserving Your Rights With Filing Of Appeal W hen filing for a MassHealth application for either long-term nursing home benefits or for community MassHealth benefits, more often than not, a denial letter will follow after the first Request for Information is sent out to the applicant’s representative. It is important to file for an appeal with the Board of Hearings within the time period allowed by law. When you file a MassHealth application, benefits can be paid retroactively as far as the first day of the third month “prior” to the date of submission of the application. It is important to have MassHealth held by the original application date and the original date that benefits are requested, as the applicant may have no more funds available with which to pay the nursing home or for caregiving expenses while at home. If an applicant receives a denial letter due to missing information and subsequently submits the missing information within the 30-day time period allowed, MassHealth treats that as if there was a new application thereby creating a new application date. This has the effect of delaying the start date of MassHealth benefits by pushing the start date out further than what the applicant was initially asking for. As an example, assume that an application was submitted on December 1, 2019 asking for an effective date of benefits of September 1, 2019. Medicare may have stopped paying benefits for someone in rehab, for example, as the care being provided to the individual was no longer considered rehabilitative, but rather custodial in nature only. Further assume that a Denial notice is received on February 1, 2020 as a result of missing information. If the applicant submits the information on February 25, 2020 without filing for an appeal, a new application is deemed to exist and MassHealth will only pay retroactive benefits back to November 1, 2019. There would be two months of care that the family would have to private pay for. Also, the treatment of previously-paid medical expenses can be affected by the timing of the MassHealth application. Medical expenses that are less than 90 days in the past are allowed as part of the spenddown process whenever they are paid, but if those expenses precede the MassHealth application by more than 90 days, then a different rule may apply. Filing for an appeal preserves the original application date. Of course, the appeal has to be successful. An appeal can always be withdrawn by calling the Board of Appeals if the application is subsequently approved prior to the hearing date. The key is to not miss the appeal deadline. The Board of Hearings won’t give the applicant any slack. However, good old MassHealth can take as long as it wants to conduct the hearing itself, although federal guidelines dictate that MassHealth make a decision on the appeal within 45 days of the filing of the appeal. I had a case recently where we waited over one year for the hearing date. Fortunately, we were successful on the appeal. The nursing home had to wait over a year to get paid by MassHealth. And that’s just for one resident. That could be a good $100,000 of needed cash flow to support its operations. Joseph D. 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