׉?4ׁB!בCטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://OZqndaGME-sH6XMODk1T9K82OlJBE0FI8mlRTi4pPtg`'p׉ 7cassandra://0m4DMbyNZhF2wEP5kVnKmqE6mwvqzu3qFl4ohrs9wDEA`׉ 7cassandra://A58VOqDwQaRa4P1iKJLjEjmymMAQDBiM8Y1sBKtmK2k:b`hib Ǒנhib ʁ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈Ehib 爭׉E >Your Local News, Sports & Information Online! Scan and Subscribe! Vol. 34, No. 39 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Malden Public Schools enrollment dips slightly, but many new students still arriving Superintendent Dr. Sippel notes DESE reporting date of October 1 with numbers factoring into state Chapter 70 aid determination By Steve Freker T he Malden Public Schools hosts one of the largest populations in the greater Boston area, consistently over 6,000 students for much of the past decade. Over this past summer, the number of students in the district dipped slightly, some 175 students — down about 2.7% since the end of the 20242025 school year in June — according to figures supplied by second-year Superintendent of SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 4 617-387-2200 Friday, September 26, 2025 Mass. Senate advances three bills: to combat opioid crisis, protect people with IDDs and lower car rental costs Special to The Advocate O n September 18, 2025, State Senator Jason Lewis joined Student enrollment dipped about 2.7% from the end of last school year in the Malden Public Schools, but an influx of new students — new to the city and transferring to the Malden district — has led to rising numbers since the start of the 2025-26 school year. (Courtesy/MPS Photos) MALDEN’S McGUFFIE HAS SOMERVILLE’S ‘NUMBER’ Sophomore star runs for 255 yards and 2 TDs in Home Opener, 14-12 his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve three bills — aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic, protecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and lowering car rental costs for residents. The approved legislation expands protections for individuals using testing equipment to protect against fentanyl, updates an existing protection law to close an unintended gap for day habilitation participants, and changes car rental insurance requirements to reduce costs for Massachusetts residents. On September 22 the House of Representatives referred the bills to its committee on Ways & Means. “The Massachusetts Senate is committed to improving the quality of life for our residents by passing legislation that lowers costs and increases safety,” said Senator Jason Lewis. “These bills will secure safeguards for people in day habilitation programs, lower rental car costs, and help reduce the number of opioid overdoses and deaths.” An Act relative to fentanyl test strips exempts fentanyl test Jason Lewis State Senator equipment from the list of prohibited drug paraphernalia and expands liability protections to anyone who provides, administers or uses the tests, including first responders. Fentanyl strips are a simple, low-cost and safe way to help reduce the tragic toll of overdoses and make life-saving tools accessible to those who need them most. An Act to update Nicky’s Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs ensures that the existing statewide registry that prevents individuals BILLS | SEE PAGE 3 Malden High sophomore star running back Jayden McGuffie ran for 255 yards and scored all the Tornado points, 2 TDs and the winning margin, a 2-pt. conversion in a 14-12 Malden win in the home opener. Above, McGuffie stiff arms Somerville’s Ryan Louis on his way to a 66-yard TD run in the first quarter. Story and photos page 10. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) ׉ 7cassandra://A58VOqDwQaRa4P1iKJLjEjmymMAQDBiM8Y1sBKtmK2k:b`hib 爮hib 爭 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://WRrWLiH7XuCW1JUoIPwRdrM7GfHFIuzAb0AGzvwj1lwmU`'p׉ 7cassandra://KN0VH1FRLPstg9yoNz3qPzMxcFHhkEsWFnt4Kq0Dj10u`׉ 7cassandra://joaOahOjtyoMOrJVUSaItDuhCnvNO7jmK7gZKhfaDIg8:`hib טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://HC1ljfVcIhyTjRZWZ217ux0-R4UPaPJzQ_smvIW8y3c~`'p׉ 7cassandra://oxfP7PwAHVqJ3AURm1gPopdZ8DRmfV9VmOae0-LLZL0ͥ`׉ 7cassandra://1pwjIdN_JIlYyW96J3EppUFGQ2KHQj4wEC3_miVbOqU1`hib ̑נhib ΁S*9ׁHmailto:orInfo@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 ~ EDITORIAL ~ It was 79 days of crisis, but Mayor, city officials got us through it Republic trash strike stretched Malden to the limit for months I t has been a daily struggle since the first day it began. Starting on July 1, when Malden first learned that close to 400 Republic Services workers in the region had walked off the job, there have been two major priorities in this community: 1) Trash 2) Everything ELSE it takes to run this city on a daily basis Make no mistake, for the 79 days from the time the strike began until early last Friday morning, when it was announced there was a breakthrough — and a new, five-year contract — the Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 two tasks were monumentally equal in the eyes of Malden city officials. It was easily apparent that this was the approach taken by most city officials in Malden, from Mayor Gary Christenson to elected officials and more. Less than 72 hours after the strike began, Malden was already addressing the trash strike on a daily or even hourly basis. Witness the Mayor’s response at an otherwise cheery Fourth of July celebration when a citizen struck up a conversation with the fourth-term leader, asking the usually stock, small talk question, “So what’s going on around the city?” Mayor Christenson’s oneword answer? “Trash.” If you asked him a week later the answer would have been this: “Trash.” How about last Thursday, a day before the new contract was announced? “Trash.” It has been an all-important, all-consuming — for time and resources — and basically an all-attention demanding crisis. And we do mean Crisis with a capital “C”. It has been the worst health crisis this city and the other cities and towns affected by the trash strike have faced since COVID-19. It was not just the unsightly piling up of uncollected trash and recyclable materials. There were also increases in rodent infestations, upticks in insects, malodorous stench and even an invasion of seagulls that roosted primarily in dumpsters beside Malden’s businesses and schools. Through it all, Malden residents are fortunate that for key Malden officials, such as Mayor Christenson, his command staff, including his inner cabinet and department heads like Dept. of Public Works Director Bob Knox, this was hardly their first rodeo dealing with crises of this nature. Mayor Christenson, his staff and DPW chief Knox have been “on it” since Day One of the strike, and they have never wavered from their posts. Malden City Councillors also took the lead in trying to find solutions when it appeared that negotiations between Republic and Teamster Local 25 had disintegrated. Councillors-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Carey McDonald, who chairs the City Council’s Finance Committee, convened a special meeting to analyze potential moves to help address the crisis, where other Councillors and top city officials — including the Mayor — attended, all giving real-time information. Of course, there was plenty of negativity and criticism tossed in the city officials’ direction on the handling of the crisis. For some reason, the Boston TV news crews seemed to have an affinity for coming to Malden to film overflowing trash in barrels and dumpsters, despite there being 15 other communities in the same boat. Maybe they were invited to come, who knows. All told, let us be thankful that the strike is indeed over and citizens of Malden are also grateful that we have pros like Mayor Christenson, and seasoned folks on his staff like Maria Luise, Ron Hogan and Bob Knox, who know what to do when a crisis arises in our city. They also have the determination and resolve to stay the course and protect the Malden community and its residents when they need it most. ׉ 7cassandra://joaOahOjtyoMOrJVUSaItDuhCnvNO7jmK7gZKhfaDIg8:`hib 爯׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 3 Trash Strike OVER! Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 reach agreement on new 5-year contract Regular service resumed on Monday for pickup of disposal trash and recyclables By Steve Freker O ne of the toughest 79-day stretches in City of Malden history ended Monday when regular trash pickup in this city and 17 other North Shore communities resumed, ending a months-long workers strike. Last Friday it was announced that waste management giant Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 have reached agreement on a new five-year contract. Malden and 17 other cities and towns — mainly on the North Shore — had watched trash pile up at times and related health issues mount up since about 400 Republic Services workers walked off the job. Although replacement workers had been working in the city on a somewhat regular basis since shortly after the strike began, it was not anything close to what is necessary to keep a city the size of Malden serviced. Republic officials said on Thursday, “We look forward to our employees returning to work on Monday and quickly resuming normal operations.” Since late July there had been some trash pickup and also pickup of recyclable items, but it had been far from steady or reliable. About 400 Republic Services waste collection workers walked off the job July 1, affecting residents and commercial businesses in greater Boston and North Shore cities and towns. The walkout caused disruptions to trash and recycling collections even as Republic brought in workers from other parts of the country to service local routes. “During the strike we never lost hope that we would reach an agreement that would benefit our members,” Tom Mari, President of the Local 25 union, said in a statement. “We are now ready to return to work and provide the best service possible to Republic’s customers.” Terms of the contract were not announced. Teamsters officials had consistently claimed Republic workers were not paid on the salary levels of workers in the same jobs with other waste removal companies. It was announced late last Friday morning that Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 had reached agreement on a new five-year contract, thus ending a 79-day strike by some 400 workers, who walked off the job on July 1. Malden and over a dozen other nearby communities were hit with the strike and left with piled up trash and stop-and-go replacement trash pickup service. (Courtesy Photo) BILLS | FROM PAGE 1 with substantiated abuse allegations from being hired in care positions includes day habilitation programs contracted by MassHealth. This update to Nicky’s Law, which was established by the Legislature in 2020 to flag caregivers who were found to have seriously abused people with IDDs, ensures that participants in day habilitation programs are afforded the same safeguards from abuse as individuals in other care settings. An Act relative to affordable car rentals updates car rental insurance requirements to maintain liability coverage on a secondary basis, making rental companies responsible only if the renter is uninsured or underinsured. By shifting primary liability to the renter’s personal auto insurance, the legislation helps make car rentals more affordable and accessible for Massachusetts residents, reducing costs while maintaining necessary protections. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://1pwjIdN_JIlYyW96J3EppUFGQ2KHQj4wEC3_miVbOqU1`hib 爰hib 爯 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://VD4-hAaQqRtYJp2n8itDjOZ995noUd7HdbpYjHSB9SAJ`'p׉ 7cassandra://SR8_W-KXxEsYkWAbL-_dpRKBp4kkfiZQ3QxRNORfM0Uq`׉ 7cassandra://yJHtu0cwjzdEb3DsyTHb_AffwDq8rTj5QZ14j5vQ_Y89 `hib טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://NGS1OvGi4AwZ_gzzHdLl6G1XhqCjApJwWqHLGnABX10E`'p׉ 7cassandra://bI9VMHuUL74hUZAhnzEFMpA2wlMW8fRXi7KRnf3wEDoͥ.`׉ 7cassandra://1nKhJL8FCp_NbFXTcqZdU7JT3bw3lDdab_Ffi-wwHRg0`hib Бנhib ՁQ"9ׁHhttp://TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel to the Malden School Committee. Supt. Dr. Sippel presented a real-time enrollment report along with updates on a number of topics, at the first school board meeting of the new school year earlier this month. Included was a detailed report on “Back to School 2025” in the district. (See separate story.) At the conclusion of the report, Mayor Gary Christenson, who also serves as Chairperson of the School Committee, gave the Superintendent a glowing compliment. “I have been involved with the School Committee as a member, in my first elected office, and then as Mayor for the past 14 years — over 25 years and seven or eight superintendents in all, and that report was by far the best I have ever heard at a Malden School Committee,” 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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This all means the Malden Public Schools Welcome Center, which processes all incoming new students, “has been a busy place over the summer,” Supt. Sippel said. The Welcome Center, managed by Joan Federico, is tasked with processing information and records for new students as well as students who may have left the school district and are returning. Key checkpoints and submissions are proof of residency, academic records and medical records. As of the first week of school, the populations of Malden Public Schools’ seven schools were: Malden High School (1,812); Early Learning Center, Pre-K (210); Beebe K-8 (921); Ferryway K-8 (891); Forestdale K-8 (507); Linden STEAM Academy K-8 (808); Salemwood K-8 (907). There are also 76 students who are taught Out-of-District as well as 19 students who receive services only. At the meeting, Supt. Dr. Sippel also noted that there were over 125 more new students — headed to different individual grade levels across the district — “in the pipeline,” meaning they were still not finalized in the registration process. With most of those new students probably now registered and being educated in the Malden Public Schools, as well as any other new students now entered in the district, it is expected the total numbers of registered MPS students will be close to what the total at the end of 2024-2025 school year had been by October 1. The October 1 date is key because that is the date the official school district population of students must be reported to the Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The reporting is essential and mandatory since the October 1 number of students in the district population is the most important determining factor in allocating Chapter 70 state aid to each district. 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This year, Mother Nature herself must have struck a deal with our beloved Saint Rocco — because not a single raindrop dared interrupt the celebration. From the very first note of music (The Reminisants) to the last piece of fried dough Esther handed out, San Rock pilgrims who made the journey to Pearl Street were rewarded with nothing but joy, laughter and fun, fun, fun! The kind you can only find in Edgeworth in Malden on Saint Rocco Weekend. For real! The entertainment? Outta sight, man! The backyard parties? Epic (actually, I have heard rumors — a couple may still be going on!). The Italian American Citizens’ Club once again proved that they host the greatest Italian block party outside the North End, only warmer, louder and with more cousins/paisans per square foot. And through it all, the spirit of our loved ones no longer with us shined brightly, wrapping the weekend in the kind of love that only grows stronger with time (ain’t it funny how that works?!). Saint Rocco Weekend — 95 years young and somehow getting better each and every time. True story! Emptying Out the Desk Drawer of the San Rock Weekend mind, one more time... • In the true love never dies department... Speaking of Johnny Molinari, there ain’t a better love story out of Edgeworth than these two 2025 starstruck lovers. Michelle (McCarthy) Valente Freddy McCarthy’s little sister Michelle (Valente) and Johnny Molinari at the corner of Highland Avenue & Whitman Street circa 1972 — Beer’s Drugstore in background (NOT the Big A, yet). and Johnny have “reunited after all these years” and are enjoying Mid-grade Regular 2.89 3.37 3.44 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com “every single moment life has to offer.” Their first date was back in 1972 when the Stones played the Garden (Balcony Section 88, Row E, Seats 5 and 6) — parting ways as the ’70s rolled along but, as destiny would have it, together again the last two years or so. A true Pearl Street love story! Stay well, both of you and remember to always “hold hands, you lovebirds.” • Pete Giuliano! Quiet, unassuming, modest, and humble (Pete, what else was I supposed to say about you? LOL). MVP! MVP! MVP! Pete Giuliano, MVP! 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His presence brought a sense of security to the Pilgrims of San Rock while they drank their cold liquid refreshment (spring water, of course) during a very much anticipated Procession break in front of Dom and Sheila Fermano’s home. • What a baseball team I could have put together of San Rock 2025 devotees! All-stars and legendary ball players, such as Ernie Ardolino Jr. (BRL MVP), Eddie Thompson (Stars BRL), Buddy Arthur, Billy Smeglin (MHS, ICL Legend), Mike Ploumbidis (Stars BRL), Shawn Brickman (ICL Legend), Mike Hooper, Kevin McGlinchy (Atlanta Braves), Dave Caiazzo (ICL Legend), Joe Levine (MHS, BRL Colonels), Freddy McCarthy, Ryan Bowdridge, Jenelle DeVits and Paul Condon. Holy cow! • I saw Jimmy and Johnny Molinari not far from the family homestead on Pearl. When the history of Edgeworth/Pearl Street/San Rock is written, there will be a chapter on the whole Moe clan (starting with their legendary parents); I am positive on this. Love you guys, if I haven’t told you so lately (and of course, you also, “Saint Mary” Molinari)! • A special shout-out to Pearl Street’s original smooth talker, cool walker and the Feast’s main man with the pecan tan, the incomparable Johnny “All World” Spadafora! This guy’s a force of nature — dedication, hustle, passion — bringing it all to the table and then some. When something needs to get done, Johnny doesn’t ask how, when or why (well, maybe “why” on occasion LOL); he just makes it happen, like magic. And it’s not just him. His whole family rolls deep with that same Spadafora spirit. They’ve got skin in the game, heart in the cause and pride in every move. John, my friend, Scally Caps off to you. Thank you. • Friday night belonged to the classic rock legends themselves, The Reminisants. They didn’t just play music; they lit the place up. Tight, polished and endlessly engaging, proving once again why they’re total pros with a loyal army of fans. For 26 straight summers, they’ve been the heartbeat of the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series, and now at the Feast they’re carving out the same legacy. Around here, The Reminisants aren’t just performers — they’re true Friends of Malden, and every chord they strike brings us home again. • Anthony, Gina, Nico and Gianna Spadafora, we salute you and thank you for all you do! • Backyard get-togethers have always been the unofficial heartbeat of the Feast, a tradition stretching back decades. Back in the day, the faithful would kick things off in their own yards — grills fired up, homemade vino on every table, accordions dusted off — and somehow, two days later, they’d surface three streets over in somebody else’s backyard, wondering how on earth they got there (insert smiley face). And then there’s the legendary tale — part truth, part myth — of the San Rock reveler who didn’t quite make it home, only to be found the next morning snoring peacefully inside the very wooden structure built to display the Saint. Now that’s devotion! Name revealed only on a need-to-know basis. • Every year, as the Sunday afternoon Procession winds its way through Edgeworth, there’s a moment that always stops us cold — standing at the corner of Russell and Whitman before the memorial stone of Private First Class Kevin Robert “KC” Crowe (KIA Nam 1969). It’s never just me who feels it — you can see it in the eyes of so many others also. KC was a true Son of Edgeworth, raised right across the street, a kid who grew up loving the Saint Rocco tradition that now pauses to honor him. His family still calls this neighborhood home, and in that quiet moment, you can feel the Saint, the Feast and the community all wrapping their arms around them and KC. • Corrections & Amplifications: In the first San Rock article, I mentioned that the late Butch Gennetti’s grandson Robby took home “best moss at the 2026 San Rock Festa!” While he certainly MAY still take home “best moss for 2026” I think I meant to say, “best moss for 2025.” As my old pally Greg Phaneuf says from time to time, “Peter, the more you write, the more you’re wrong.” • Last, but not least, a heartfelt thank you to Mayor Gary Christenson, a leader who never fails to go above and beyond the call of duty. This weekend, the People’s Mayor wore his heart on his sleeve, making no secret of where his loyalties lie (on this weekend at least LOL), proudly showing off that unmistakable Edgeworth Pride from start to finish. His support wasn’t just visible; it was felt in every corner of the Feast. Thank you, Gary, for always standing with us. • Good day, sunshine! I gotta share this good news once again, Maldonia! Wildfire with their cult-like following made the Saturday San Rock night the most spectacular evening we’ve had since the 90th blowout. Thank you, Kenny, and all your loyal followers. Breaking news! Mark your calendars for August 7 and 8, 2026, because Wildfire will return next year for the 96th Festa on both Friday and Saturday night! That ain’t fake news! • For a non-Italian, Jimmy “Who?” Cahill just loves the Feast. Join me in wishing “Stinger” a happy 73rd birthday (Sept. 30)! Many more, my friend. • A truly heartfelt shout out to a man we all love dearly — our dear friend, Italian American Citizen’s Club President Billy Settemio. Year after year, Billy goes above and beyond, giving his heart and soul to make sure the Feast shines as brightly as it does. We may not always put it into words, old friend, but please know this: You are the glue that holds us together, the steady hand and the warm heart behind it all. We love you, Billy — more than you know. • Attention all gabagool groupies — don’t worry, your favorite salty slice of Italian American heaven is already on preorder for next year. Mangia now, thank us later! As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — in the blink of an eye, another chapter in the long, proud history of the Saint Rocco Feast has been written — and closed. Hard to believe it was my 58th year standing on the blacktop of Pearl Street, yet every August it still feels like coming home. My love affair with Saint Rocco began on a warm Monday night in 1967 (the Sox were in third place at the time) when big brother Joe took me to the San Rock fireworks at Devir Park. I didn’t know it then, but the colors bursting in the night sky over Bruce Field (and Mr. Adorn’s house) would mark the beginning of a lifelong tradition and love affair. Back then, the Feast was the summer’s finish line: the moment we all realized that school was creeping up fast. But before we traded shorts for our Adidas sweatshirts, there was always one last, glorious blowout. For me — and for so many who grew up in Edgeworth and Ward 2 — it’s the continuity that means the most. The way you could set your inner clock by it: second weekend in August, every year, without fail. An organic connection that lives in our hearts and minds, a living thread that ties generations together. Postscript 1: Butchie Gennetti, Richie Cremone, Pumpsy, Pat Chiachi, Phil Longo, Hank & Donna Pitts, Joanne Assetta Iovino, Tony Pez, Eddie the Greek, Bouls, Jimmy D, John and Anna Puleo, Joe and Florence Smarrella, Jimmy Palermo, Dorothy Drago Levine, Tiger, Mrs. Damiano (to name but a few) — we did not forget you …How could I/we ever? Your names echo through the streets of Edgeworth and the Feast, as familiar as the music, the laughter and the scent of Esther’s fried dough drifting down Pearl. We carry you with us every year, in every step of the Procession, in every toast shared, in every hug with an old friend. No need to worry — you will never be forgotten, not here, not among us. Postscript 2: Viva Saint Rocco! A Cent ’Anno! Thank you for another year of cherished memories. Until we meet again, see you next year on Pearl Street — same time, same place, same heart. —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. ׉ 7cassandra://_d7T1q-88rX4to0DfKyo6UCtE3vDh8GWaEMRQj-YQfw/`hib 爴hib 爳 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://t_RX4Br17et-N3qT9vrBW_5OBxOnKN1xNTl1l9mtbjk`'p׉ 7cassandra://WhWoE37UdqLZ5aTrBXD6iqAhD55-WkWi6NWPYxFxbtY`׉ 7cassandra://k7JYTEkPO11Mgag6F0VwRZ5RPIFpH_9-3ISgNgkss387`hib טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://16JA7drn8eZJ_VFNW1eDyxJmAYhKdTsuWadqmZQzh8I9`'p׉ 7cassandra://5IARs2_20v5d7UtddlleMc-od61xApaSQWNAJfTXRnkͯ@`׉ 7cassandra://l2G5SjuQTuDDQHOIaTxEX9wUv2kNFIO2tDttvtNSGPI8`hib ܒנhib 6.q9ׁHhttp://maldenps.orgׁ ׁ Јנhib ߁̹9ׁH%http://www.JandSlandscape-masonry.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Superintendent gives stamp of approval to ‘Back to School 2025’ in Malden Public Schools Dr. Sippel reports on several topics at first School Committee meeting of new school year By Steve Freker S uperintendent Dr. Sippel told the Malden School Committee that “Back to School 2025” in the Malden Public Schools was a big success “with mostly lots of smiles and yes, a few tears from parents and caregivers who were leaving their children at school for the first time or at a new school.” At the first Malden School Committee meeting of the new school year, Supt. Dr. Sippel presented a real-time enrollment report along with updates on a number of topics. Included was a detailed report on “Back to School 2025” in the district. The Superintendent thanked all the administrators, particularly his cabinet of assistant superintendents, the departmental directors, building principals and assistant principals and all of Malden Public Schools educators — close to 800 in MPS overall — who “all played a role in a very exciting and successful back to school experience for our students and their families.” Supt. Dr. Sippel described how all of the MPS teachers and administrators spent several days in the first week of “Back to School” with district- and state-mandated trainings and also MPS Professional Development sessions, before welcoming the students in grades 1-12 back to classes on August 27. Students in the Pre-K classes at the Early Learning Center (ELC) and in kindergarten classes returned to school the following week. The Superintendent had praise for all who participated in a districtwide welcome presentation held at Malden High School. “It was wonderful and so well done, when we welcomed our educators and staff back for the school year,” Dr. Sippel said, noting that MPS students — from grades 4 and 5 up through high school — participated. The MPS staff was greeted at a brunch in the Malden High Courtyard by both Ferryway School Student Ambassadors and the Malden High School cheerleaders. The Malden High Step Performance Team opened J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Mayor Gary Christenson talks to educators at the districtwide “Back to School” staff meeting. (Courtesy/MPS Photos) the morning with a well-received routine in the Jenkins Auditorium Some of the younger students led the over 800 in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the “Star Spangled Banner” by the MHS Choral Arts group. After greetings from Mayor Gary Christenson and Supt. Dr. Sippel, an informal group of Malden High S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Malden Superintendent Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. students gave brief biographies and then “shout outs” to educators from past and present, nearly all of them sitting in the audience, about how they helped shape and enhance their lives, lived as Malden Public Schools students. On the first day of school, Supt. Dr. Sippel recalled, how he, Mayor Christenson and School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora started at Malden High School, greeting 9th graders on their first day of high school, then traveled on a “Welcome Back!” tour of all the Grade 1-8 school buildings opening that day. They repeated the visits at the ELC and Kindergarten classes the following week. Supt. Sippel told the School Committee that two of the most important accomplishments by his team in preparation for the new school year was that nearly all staff positions — all except two or three — had been hired and filled before the start of the school year. School Committee members noted this was the first time this had been accomplished in many years. Supt. Sippel also told the members of the great strides that have been made in the realm of communications between the district, particularly with the introduction of the new-to-MPS communication tool ParentSquare. Malden High senior Sean Cochran took part in an informal panel discussion where students recalled educators who motivated and enhanced them during their time with the Malden Public Schools. (Courtesy/ MPS Photos) As explained on the MPS website (maldenps.org), “Malden Public Schools uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.” According to the MPS website, “Here’s what caregivers can do with ParentSquare: —Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification —Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6 p.m. —Communicate in your preferred language —Direct message teachers, staff and other parents —Participate in group messages —Sign up for parent-teacher conferences *** The next Malden School Committee meeting is planned for Monday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Malden City Hall (215 Pleasant St.). ׉ 7cassandra://k7JYTEkPO11Mgag6F0VwRZ5RPIFpH_9-3ISgNgkss387`hib 爵׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 9 Ferryway School greetings: School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora, Chairperson/Mayor Gary Christenson, Ferryway Principal Matthew Stahl and Supt. Dr. Timothy Sippel. (Courtesy/MPS Photos) Salemwood K-8 School students on Opening Day at their school are shown along with school officials; in the back row, from left, are Malden School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora, Mayor and School Committee Chairperson Gary Christenson and Superintendent Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. (Courtesy/MPS Photos) Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel talks with the audience. “OH SAY CAN YOU SEE”: Malden High Choral Arts, under the direction of MHS educator Todd Cole, belts out the National Anthem. (Courtesy/MPS Photos) Stop cleaning-out your gutters this season Get a FREE full gutter inspection and estimate: 1-855-400-0172 1.We Clean 2.We Reinforce 3.We Install The Ferryway K-8 School Student Ambassadors were on hand to help guide educators and other staff to the Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High School. 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Sophomore star leads Golden Tornado Football in home, GBL opener, 14-12 By Steve Freker I t is often said that if a sports figure seems to have a big game versus a certain opponent, then it means they “have their number.” When Malden High sophomore running back Jayden McGuffie is “on,” it does not really matter the name of the opponent. On those nights, he has EVERYONE’S number. That said, after last Thursday night’s 14-12 home-opening victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville, no one would argue that the 5-10, 180 Golden Tornado wrecking ball has the Highlanders’ “number.” McGuffie churned out a whopping 255 yards and 2 TDs on 18 carries to lead Malden (1-1, 1-0 GBL) to the victory. This was the second consecutive year McGuffie has “had Somerville’s number.” Last season, in a breakout game for the young Malden High star, McGuffie opened eyes all around the state when he exploded for a school record 6 touchdowns (and 2 conversion runs) in a wild, 42-40, 4-OT loss for Malden on the road at Dilboy Stadium. In that loss, McGuffie ran for another school record 342 yards on just 15 carries. He also scored a touchdown via a reception for 414 total scrimmage yards. All told, in two games, 2024 & 2025: 32 carries, 597 yards, 8 TDs and 3 conversion runs (54 points in 2 games!). The victory evened Malden’s season record at 1-1 overall (1-0 GBL) and started the Golden Tornado squad off right in its pursuit of its first GBL football crown since the 2015 season. “[McGuffie] had a slow game last week, but this week he got right back on track against a MALDEN 14, SOMERVILLE 12 Malden 6 8 0 0-14 Somerville 0 6 6 0-12 First quarter MAL: Jayden McGuffie, 66-yard run (kick failed). Second quarter SOM: Jojo Flores, 18-yard run (rush failed). MAL: McGuffie, 6-yard run (McGuffie rush). Third quarter SOM: Ryan Louis, 51-yard (rush failed). Fourth quarter No scoring *** MALDEN FOOTBALL 2025 SCHEDULE Fri., 9/12, Lynn Tech 27, Malden 14 Thurs., 9/18, Malden 14, Somerville 12 Thurs., 9/25, Malden v. Northeast, 6 p.m. Sat., 10/4, Malden at Lynn Classical, 5 p.m. Thurs., 10/9, Malden v. Lynn English, 6 p.m. Thurs., 10/16, Malden v. Chelsea, 6 p.m. Fri., 10/24, Malden at Revere, 6 p.m. Thurs., 10/30, Malden v. Whittier, 6 p.m. Week of 11/7, Playoff or Consolation Week of 11/14, Playoff or Consolation Thurs., 11/27, Malden at Medford, 10 a.m. 138th Thanksgiving Day Classic Malden High junior Josh Bly (4) makes a tackle on Somerville’s Jojo Flores. Bly led the night with 10 tackles on the game. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) team [Somerville] that was averaging 40 points a game,” said Malden High 5th-year Head Coach Witche Exilhomme. “It was a big night for him.” Malden struck first when McGuffie busted loose for a 66-yard touchdown run on Malden’s second possession for a 6-0 lead with 2:02 left in the first quarter. The PAT kick was no good and the score stayed the same. Somerville’s Jojo Flores led an immediate rally for the Highlanders, and he scored on an 18yard run, bringing the game to a 6-6 tie on Somerville’s second possession. Malden, which had a great night over offensively, churning out close to 400 yards of total offense, was led by McGuffie, who made runs of 10, 11 and 14 yards to boost the attack. Malden senior QB and captain Billy Gavin connected with senior receiver Manny Perez on a 15-yard pickup for the second completion of the night for a first-and-10 on the Somerville 9-yard line with just 2:43 left in the first half. With just 1:48 left in the half, McGuffie would once again deliver, busting through with a 6-yard TD run to put Malden ahead 12-6. A two-point conversion by — who else — McGuffie, behind a strong block from 6-3, 260 senior fullback Colin Okoth gave Malden a 14-6 lead at halftime. Malden picked up where it left off in the second half, driving the ball down the field on McGuffie runs, but Somerville stiffened, caused a fumble, recovered it and was back in business at midfield. Two plays later, Who knew Malden assistant coach Joe Armstrong could get up THAT high to celebrate a big catch with senior receiver and captain Manny Perez? (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Somerville’s Ryan Louis shocked the stadium when he rocketed to a 51-yard touchdown run. This brought the deficit to 14-12, but the Malden defense rose to the occasion and stuffed the Highlanders’ two-point conversion. It turned out to be the winning play of the night. Along with McGuffie’s prodigal effort for the second year in a row against a familiar opponent, Malden’s defense was parMalden sophomore Shawn Sekamwa (24) tackles Somerville’s Ryan Louis as senior Ismail Elbahlawan (52) gets ready to finish off the play. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) ׉ 7cassandra://E4iPasCUGD5enwzKmnsmBK5WZ9Qo6fM-fitAKG4FbOU4`hib 爷׉E0THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 11 amount on this night, as Somerville roared into Macdonald Stadium unbeaten at 2-0 with high-scoring wins over Boston English (31-18) and Belmont High (41-0) under its belt. Tornado cornerback Josh Bly anchored the Malden defense, batting down five passes and making 10 tackles. Right alongside him was senior Waslin Etienne, who made four tackles for loss. Bouncing back from a tough loss last week on the road at Lynn Tech (27-14), Coach Exilhomme praised his defense for holding back a high-scoring Somerville offense for most of the night. “To come out there and be such a great team and play so solid on defense, it’s like waking up from a bad dream,” he said. The Highlanders even made it to midfield on a last-ditch offensive series with under a minute left, after stopping Malden on a first-and-goal from the Somerville 5-yard line, after another McGuffie run. After the bounce-back win, Coach Exilhomme said he believes his team is ready for any challenge. “To come back and beat one of the best teams in the (GBL), the sky’s the limit for this team,” he said. The 5th-year coach had high praise for everyone who contributed to the victory. “I’m just proud of this team,” Exilhomme said. “I’m proud of the coaching staff, I’m proud of this program and the direction that Malden football is going.” “We’re on the right path now,” Exilhomme said. “Our season opener was not what we expected; we weren’t prepared for [Lynn Tech].” “To get a big GBL win tonight, that’s very big. The energy is definitely back in the locker room. We have something to build on going forward,” Coach Exilhomme said. *** TORNADO WARNINGS: It was a tremendous crowd at Macdonald Stadium to welcome the Malden High players and coaches in their home opener. “The crowd was big, loud and supportive, just as we hope it is for every home game this season,” said Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey, who noted the emphasis this season on Theme Nights for each home game, sponsored by the Golden Tornado Club, the Booster Club for all MPS Athletics. Thursday night’s game was “Blue and Gold Night” and Conefrey said Golden Tornado Club Board Member Katie Bowdridge distributed hundreds of Blue and Gold beads on Game Night, à la Mardi Gras in New Orleans... Malden is right back in action with another home game, which was played last night (Thursday, Sept. 25) after Advocate deadline, when the Golden Tornado squad hosted another member of the “Golden” family, Northeast Metro Tech’s Golden Knights... Last night was “Country/Cowboy/ Cowgirl Night” at Macdonald Stadium... If Malden is looking for some more “payback” from last season, here’s another game the Tornado squad let slip away last year, when the host Knights took advantage of a passel of Malden turnovers to hand the visitors a 41-30 loss. It was the second game in a row Malden had scored 30 or more points and lost... One area of the game Coach Exilhomme believes Malden has improved is on the defensive side of the ball, where, he said, the Tornados’ “physicality” Captain Kenny Turcios thinks about the game during the National Anthem. (Courtesy Photo/ Gino Spadafora) Malden High lines up for the pregame National Anthem. (Courtesy Photo/Gino Spadafora) Jayden McGuffie on the run for Malden against Somerville. (Courtesy Photo/Gino Spadafora) has increased this season. “We are making some big hits out there and we are doing it consistently. Even in Week One where we lost the game, we were still out there playing aggressively and knocking people down defensively. That was not the case last season. It is good to see this year and we have to continue.” Junior Josh Bly battles to get open on a first half play. (Courtesy Photo/ Gino Spadafora) Malden High senior captain Billy Gavin (12) hands off to sophomore captain Jayden McGuffie (2) in Thursday’s win over Somerville. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Senior captain Kenny Turcios (11) just made a big hit and stop on special teams and assistant coach Wiston Jeune (center) and Head Coach Witche Exilhomme (right) let him know about it. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) The Malden High School Marching Band and conductor Lauren Foley did a tremendous job performing at Thursday’s Home Opener victory. Lining up offensively is senior receiver Manny Perez. (Courtesy Photo/Gino Spadafora) Sophomore Nate Shonton gets some yards after a catch on Thursday. (Courtesy Photo/Gino Spadafora) Rising high into the night are the Malden High School varsity cheerleaders. 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GROVER III, Collector Notice of Tax Taking TO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on OCTOBER 22, 2025 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Collector’s Office, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, Room 210, Malden, MA, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, the following described parcel(s) of land will BE TAKEN FOR THE City of Malden for non-payment of taxes due thereon, with the interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid in full before that date. Please note that the amounts listed below represent only unpaid principal tax for the specified fiscal year(s). Assessed Owner(s): Elizabeth Anne Norton Subsequent Owner(s): Fang Liu Property to be Taken: 145 Glenwood Street 304 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 38045, Page 479 Subsequent: Book 82296, Page 231 Map/Block/Parcel: 005 021 139 304 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,156.98 Assessed Owner(s): Karen M. Harbeck, Trsutee of the Duke Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 55 Glen Street 2 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 49916, Page 72 Map/Block/Parcel: 013 027 7122 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,897.46 Assessed Owner(s): Sheila T. Austin Property to be Taken: 87 Fellsmere Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Cert. 254568, Doc. 1648473, Book 1439, Page 16 Map/Block/Parcel: 017 004 403 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,148.11 Assessed Owner(s): Kim Harrington & Julio Osorio Property to be Taken: 35 Fellsmere Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 51291, Page 573 Map/Block/Parcel: 018 003 307 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,709.48 Assessed Owner(s): Catherine R. Sgroi Property to be Taken: 209 Maple Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 44231, Page 257 Map/Block/Parcel: 019 112 201 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $15,675.28 Assessed Owner(s): Heitin Family Trust, Leonard Heitin and Geraldine Heitin, Trustees Property to be Taken: 4-6 Evelyn Place Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 18987, Page 204 Map/Block/Parcel: 022 130 030 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $10,158.63 Assessed Owner(s): Joanne L. Austin Property to be Taken: 15 Overlook Park Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 25130, Page 250 Map/Block/Parcel: 023 111 106 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,371.82 Assessed Owner(s): W&Asilver LLC Property to be Taken: 8-10 Chester Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70634, Page 427 Map/Block/Parcel: 030 135 514 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,985.99 Assessed Owner(s): Hang Zheng Lu & Shi Lan Zheng Subsequent Owner(s): Welisangela Rosa Figueiredo Property to be Taken: 44-46 Chester Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70566, Page 39 Subsequent: Book 82566, Page 141 Map/Block/Parcel: 030 138 809 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,142.73 Assessed Owner(s): Highlands LLC Property to be Taken: 141-145 Pearl Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 30368, Page 65 Map/Block/Parcel: 032 200 010 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $30,311.81 Assessed Owner(s): The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005 RP1 Subsequent Owner(s): Amit Thapar and Samriti Thapar Property to be Taken: 149 Pearl Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 80862, Page 481 Subsequent: Book 82160, Page 355 Map/Block/Parcel: 032 200 011 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,549.40 Assessed Owner(s): 21 Adams 305 LLC Property to be Taken: 21 Adams Street 305 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 80690, Page 60 Map/Block/Parcel: 032 203 301305 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,191.24 Assessed Owner(s): Cheryl M. LaGreca Property to be Taken: 217-221 Highland Avenue 1 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 46979, Page 102 Map/Block/Parcel: 032 204 40101 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,800.66 Assessed Owner(s): Annmarie Linehan and Carol Colella Nigro Property to be Taken: 138-140 Oakland Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 50126, Page 254 Map/Block/Parcel: 040 177 709 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $7,546.11 Assessed Owner(s): Spaudling One Family Trust, Sonna M. Spaulding, Trustee Subsequent Owner(s): Christopher Therrien and Margaret C. Vineis Property to be Taken: 107 Linden Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 45402, Page 580 Subsequent: Book 82226, Page 109 Map/Block/Parcel: 048 864 402 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,781.10 Assessed Owner(s): Reynolds Lee, Jenny Lee, & Doreen Lee, Trustees of the Lee Family Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 61 E-10 Washington Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 33555, Page 595 Map/Block/Parcel: 050 282 206010 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $6,833.53 Assessed Owner(s): You Zhou Property to be Taken: 260 Main Street 405 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 67819, Page 198 Map/Block/Parcel: 062 308 813405 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $7,274.30 ׉ 7cassandra://CPlrHexJn0BMrSIp4Er2LsVRq9kOUjS7cq5F7K7EovQ'`hib 爹׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 13 Assessed Owner(s): Emmanuel Baptist Church of Malden Property to be Taken: 20 Madison Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 7075, Page 279 Map/Block/Parcel: 064 309 915 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,461.13 Assessed Owner(s): Boston City LLC Property to be Taken: 105 Medford Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 64652, Page 209 Map/Block/Parcel: 066 304 409 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $5,705.46 Assessed Owner(s): Claire M. Moore, Ralph B. Moore and James J. Moore Property to be Taken: 11 Brackenbury Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 20786, Page 231 Map/Block/Parcel: 066 314 413 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,268.36 Assessed Owner(s): Angelina Hornsby & Alcus Hornsby Property to be Taken: 80 U-6 Main Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 14540, Page 530 Map/Block/Parcel: 067 317 707 06 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $623.23 Assessed Owner(s): Sebastian Heise & Cristina Olivera Heise Subsequent Owner(s): Benjamin Maleson & Mei Ching Shen-Maleson Property to be Taken: 54 Brackenbury Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 71032, Page 376 Subsequent: Book 82544, Page 317 Map/Block/Parcel: 067 319 905 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,499.97 Assessed Owner(s): Yu Yan Xu & Yan Li Xu Property to be Taken: 118 Tremont Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 52070, Page 151 Map/Block/Parcel: 072 824 4991 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,956.48 Assessed Owner(s): Rosemary T. Beagan & Rose A. Beagan, Trustees of the Beagan Family Irrevocable Trust Property to be Taken: 5 Spring Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 22759, Page 215 Map/Block/Parcel: 074 260 017 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,386.83 Assessed Owner(s): Omega Management, LLC Property to be Taken: 389 Main Street 404 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 48000, Page 337 Map/Block/Parcel: 075 270 202404 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $5,684.16 Assessed Owner(s): Sherman Mei Property to be Taken: 57 Gould Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 79700, Page 344 Map/Block/Parcel: 077 375 513 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,952.48 Assessed Owner(s): Khalid Adem, Trustee of the MO-NA Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 17 Cross Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 74534, Page 60 Map/Block/Parcel: 078 354 411 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $17,337.44 Assessed Owner(s): Tanya Cohan Diaz Property to be Taken: 12 Acorn Court Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 74695, Page 510 Map/Block/Parcel: 078 354 433 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $4,437.70 Assessed Owner(s): Ann P. Tobin Property to be Taken: 21 Narrow Court Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 14735, Page 501 Map/Block/Parcel: 078 354 436 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,255.34 Assessed Owner(s): Siripon Tangmunkong & Chanathip Tangmunkong Subsequent Owner(s): Chanathip Tangmunkong Property to be Taken: 11 Leland Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 80914, Page 514 Subsequent: Book 81807, Page 215 Map/Block/Parcel: 081 384 416 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,957.25 Assessed Owner(s): Mark E. Wilson Property to be Taken: 245-247 Cross Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 56740, Page 564 Map/Block/Parcel: 084 404 417 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,026.10 Assessed Owner(s): Tuan Nguyen & Loc P. Nguyen Property to be Taken: 226 Cross Street 1 Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 57082, Page 499 Map/Block/Parcel: 084 405 5352 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,677.37 Assessed Owner(s): Ratna Tara, LLC Property to be Taken: 86 Porter Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 71962, Page 144 Map/Block/Parcel: 090 705 522 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,776.62 Assessed Owner(s): Leo S. Spano, Jr. Property to be Taken: 141 U-34 Pierce Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 58756, Page 474 Map/Block/Parcel: 091 773 30234 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,122.64 Assessed Owner(s): Steven D. Cushing, Trustee of The Cushing Family Irrevocable Trust Property to be Taken: 52 Rocky Nook Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Cert. U8733, Doc. 1770243, Book U146, Page 120 Map/Block/Parcel: 091 773 341052 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $6,502.70 Assessed Owner(s): Rachid Halloul & Souad Faiz Property to be Taken: 21 Porter Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 24668, Page 300 Map/Block/Parcel: 092 706 6182 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,523.44 Assessed Owner(s): Margaret L. Clarke Property to be Taken: 37 Newton Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 29159, Page 58 Map/Block/Parcel: 097 424 413 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,172.29 Assessed Owner(s): Agudas Achim Development Corporation Property to be Taken: 200-270 Bryant Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Cert. 125286 Map/Block/Parcel: 097 426 601 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $704.68 Assessed Owner(s): C3 Investments LLC Property to be Taken: 380 Salem Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 66199, Page 315 Map/Block/Parcel: 104 714 436 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $5,027.77 Assessed Owner(s): MB Real Estate Investments, LLC Property to be Taken: 5 Umlah Terrace Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81778, Page 537 Map/Block/Parcel: 109 780 072 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,599.16 Assessed Owner(s): Patricia A. Romero Property to be Taken: 416-418 Lebanon Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70364, Page 328 Map/Block/Parcel: 111 783 341 ׉ 7cassandra://ySaVDFkDXEu7_Cf501eN6m87LbzC7e99rh-cdlA8TaU&`hib 爺hib 爹 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://BbO1ecK1YtM4FIKa74B6sPAmNqOQe2fW0umj373_20s`'p׉ 7cassandra://UwOv-VtwYx1dZ-LZapclfCTMlSGqUL2FSCesMxy0-Mc͋`׉ 7cassandra://OBL4jyoi661yuvrf0ed4xrbAdEwyTlFue10Q4pwiS9g&`hib טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://J4zzhfgybpw05L7Ki989mg7Z249k30p8-ZWGkRC9j2k`'p׉ 7cassandra://06z6Zwpw3c7bBPIrbnKWLVlkPO1vRfrmnSNFZNp4mFcͬ`׉ 7cassandra://1lEzNac564d8SzHbo0Ua8Xy3lGpWy5rY8VD0WUpaQKE32`hib נhib ̬ 9ׁHhttp://www.maldentrans.comׁ ׁ Јנhib 9ׁHmailto:ehyde@maldentrans.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EtPage 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $9,275.45 Assessed Owner(s): Philip J. Renaghan & Claire E. Renaghan Property to be Taken: 196-198 Sylvan Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 14118, Page 538 Map/Block/Parcel: 111 786 624 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,771.15 Assessed Owner(s): Steven Paganis, Trustee of the Paganis Family Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 53 Broadway Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 14043, Page 165 Map/Block/Parcel: 123 486 606 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $13,766.26 Assessed Owner(s): William H. Tzizik, Trustee of the Ethel Tzizik Irrevocable Trust Property to be Taken: 33-1C Lodgen Court Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 72482, Page 25 Map/Block/Parcel: 125 481 11535 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,332.99 Assessed Owner(s): Gerald W. Stiles, Jr. & Lorranie C. Stiles Property to be Taken: 57 Hanover Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 13473, Page 501 Map/Block/Parcel: 127 435 513 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $6,671.07 Assessed Owner(s): Samadam Realty, LLC Property to be Taken: 697-705 Salem Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 32560, Page 215 Map/Block/Parcel: 134 686 611 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $26,952.26 Assessed Owner(s): Guido Lonzana Property to be Taken: 10 Webster Place Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70359, Page 87 Map/Block/Parcel: 135 652 225 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $2,409.48 Assessed Owner(s): Joanne Croken Subsequent Owner(s): Aarn Rikang Huang Property to be Taken: 46 Pagum Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 25038, Page 336 Subsequent: Book 82465, Page 300 Map/Block/Parcel: 137 803 310 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $968.05 Assessed Owner(s): Mark S. Williams Property to be Taken: 15 Bowman Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 27866, Page 126 Map/Block/Parcel: 143 673 305 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $4,298.95 Assessed Owner(s): Barbara Marini, Trustee of Mango Street Realty Trust Subsequent Owner(s): Gina M. Mariani, Rocco S. Mariani, & Melody Chaya Hoffman Property to be Taken: 17 Mingo Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 34680, Page 354 Subsequent: Book 83031, Page 195 Map/Block/Parcel: 144 677 705 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $7,527.61 Assessed Owner(s): 45 High Rock Road, LLC Property to be Taken: 45 High Rock Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 71788, Page 376 Map/Block/Parcel: 145 790 019 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $3,784.82 Assessed Owner(s): Daniel L. McLean Jr. Property to be Taken: Woodland Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 19920, Page 569 Map/Block/Parcel: 148 627 784 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $712.47 Assessed Owner(s): Stathe Paganis, Trustee of the SNJ Realty Trust Property to be Taken: 29 Hunting Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 51021, Page 21 Map/Block/Parcel: 153 504 403 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $7,425.66 Assessed Owner(s): Christopher M. Lawlor Property to be Taken: 42-108 Loomis Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Cert. U18836, Doc. 1433935, Book 97, Page 133 Map/Block/Parcel: 159 622 222108 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,474.84 Assessed Owner(s): Vincent J. Berte, Jr. Property to be Taken: 3 Knoll Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Cert. 233773, Doc. 1372888, Book 1300, Page 19 Map/Block/Parcel: 160 624 408 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $888.44 Assessed Owner(s): Philip M. Dor icent & Jodleen S. Doricent, Trustees of Doricent Irrevocable Trust Property to be Taken: 121 Kennedy Drive Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 71821, Page 395 Map/Block/Parcel: 163 573 301 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,517.48 Assessed Owner(s): Ralph J. Tagliamonte and Maria A. Tagliamonde as TBE Subsequent Owner(s): Maria Colameta Revocable Trust, Maria Colameta, Trustee Property to be Taken: 100 Trueman Drive Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 19287, Page 522 Subsequent: Book 82322, Page 423 Map/Block/Parcel: 163 573 330 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $7,104.90 Assessed Owner(s): Laila G. Alsharie Property to be Taken: Clapp Street Extenstion Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 70090, Page 5 Map/Block/Parcel: 164 512 220B Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $296.96 Assessed Owner(s): Mario Ricci & Cathy A. Ricci Subsequent Owner(s): Romero Investments Property to be Taken: 1488 Eastern Avenue Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 26599, Page 593 Subsequent: Book 81291, Page 596 Map/Block/Parcel: 170 537 705 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $12,451.39 Assessed Owner(s): Thomas C. Santoro Property to be Taken: 26-28 Kenmore Road Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 28353, Page 524 Map/Block/Parcel: 046 859 902 Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Amount: $33.20 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $7,200.26 Assessed Owner(s): Wanalee Chamchoy Property to be Taken: 30 U-17 Rich Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 81337, Page 160 Map/Block/Parcel: 083 400 01917 Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Amount: $319.59 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,810.58 Assessed Owner(s): Fernandel P. Berard & Yves-Rose Lazarre Property to be Taken: 64 Oliver Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Book 40697, Page 240 Map/Block/Parcel: 171 531 101 Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Amount: $287.07 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $1,448.00 Assessed Owner(s): Gabrielle M. Kernizan Property to be Taken: Bayrd Street Middlesex County Registry of Deeds: Cert. 280231, Doc. 1921877, Book 1593, Page 84 Map/Block/Parcel: 160 623 305 Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Amount: $293.63 Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Amount: $363.47 ׉ 7cassandra://OBL4jyoi661yuvrf0ed4xrbAdEwyTlFue10Q4pwiS9g&`hib 爻׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 15 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE: Boys Soccer skirmishes all over the GBL show rise in parity Revere Boys off to 4-0 GBL Soccer start; since Everett’s departure from GBL Football, a new parity has arisen By Steve Freker I t has not been a very tough task to identify the preseason pick in the Greater Boston League Boys Soccer world the past several seasons. Basically, it has been the Revere High Patriots... and all others. Somerville has been a regular postseason participant, along with Medford, Chelsea and Lynn Classical. This year probably started the same way — and for anyone who tabbed Revere again, it looks like it was an accurate pick — but after the Patriots, it appears that every one of the rest of the GBL teams appear locked-in for the 2025 season. One-goal decisions, scoreless GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE STANDINGS FOOTBALL Team Malden Medford Lynn English Revere Somerville Lynn Clas. 0-2 *** GIRLS SOCCER Team Medford Somerville Everett Malden Lynn Clas. Chelsea Revere Lynn English **** BOYS SOCCER Team Revere Lynn English Malden Somerville Lynn Clas Chelsea Medford Everett GBL 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 All 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 0-1 2-1 0-3 GBL 4-0-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 1-1-1 0-2-1 0-4-0 GBL 4-0-0 2-1-2 2-1-1 All 4-2-0 4-3-0 3-3-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 2-1-1 0-2-1 0-4-0 All 4-0-1 2-2-2 2-1-2 2-2-0 2-3-1 1-2-2 1-1-1 1-3-0 1-3-0 1-2-2 2-1-1 2-4-0 1-4-2 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: Malden Girls Soccer is off to one of its best starts in years: 2-2-0 in the Greater Boston League, 3-2-0 overall. They are hoping to be in the battle for the GBL title this season. (Courtesy/Malden HS Athletics) ties and just an increase in noseto-nose competitiveness between all the GBL teams seems to be the order of the day. Two weeks into the season, Revere is in its usual spot at the top of the list at 4-0 in league play, but the games have ALL been close: 2-0 over Lynn Classical; 3-1 over Lynn English; and back-to-back, 3-2 home wins over Everett and Chelsea last week. Revere stepped out of the GBL for a non-league matchup against once-beaten St. Mary’s on Saturday, coming out of it with a 1-1 tie to stay undefeated at 4-0-1. Revere Boys was back to the GBL this week and next, to finish its first run through the league, and was expecting to be tested by Medford (at home Tuesday) and at Malden (yesterday, after Advocate press time). Medford came into the week at 2-4 overall, but three of four losses were by just one goal, except a 3-1 stumble to Malden. The Golden Tornado Boys Soccer has been a definite surprise team this season, considering how last season went. Malden had one of its worst seasons on record with only one win for the year. Malden Boys Soccer has already doubled its win total from just a year ago and is off to a 2-12 overall record, 2-1-1 in the GBL. Malden was scheduled to host Revere on Thursday at Pine Banks Park, after Advocate press time, its biggest test of the season to date. *** Since Everett’s departure from GBL Football, new league parity has arisen When Everett High officials decided to exit the Greater Boston League Football league starting last year with the 2024 season, instantly there was more room at the top of the list. When you win 29 out of 31 GBL Championships on the football field (from 1994-2024), it is not hard to figure out who the preseason favorite may be in any given year. After getting denied a postseason playoff berth in 2023 — despite a 7-1 record in the eight games needed to determine the spot — Everett officials decided to opt out of GBL league and make a schedule more suitLEAGUE| SEE PAGE 23 * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. 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FINANCIAL RELIEF TO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (H 4530) House 148-1, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey $234 million supplemental budget that would provide financial relief to hospitals and community health centers across the state. The bill includes $199 million in relief for acute care hospitals, including $122 million in targeted payments to facilities serving low-income patients and facing the greatest financial distress. Another $77 million would be transferred to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, which helps reimburse hospitals and health centers for care provided to uninsured residents. CommuniCITY OF MALDEN Forest Dale Cemetery 150 Forest Street Malden, MA 02148 Telephone: 781-397-7191 / Fax: 781-388-0849 Christopher Rosa., Superintendent of Cemeteries / Tree Warden LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN PUBLIC TREE HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, the 6th day of October 2025 at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts for the purpose of determining if the eight (8) public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Malden. The trees are located at or around the address identified below: Address Street 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 370 COMMERCIAL STREET 53 ALDEN STREET 54 ALDEN STREET 58 ALDEN STREET 15 ESTEY STREET DBH (IN) 9 9 14 14 33 29 19 16 Common Name CALLERY PEAR CALLERY PEAR NORWAY MAPLE NORWAY MAPLE HONEYLOCUST HONEYLOCUST CRIMSON KING MAPLE CRIMSON KING MAPLE OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. ty health centers would receive $35 million, including $2.5 million directed to the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers for initiatives such as shared services. “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Supporting every resident is part of what it means to be a leader in healthcare access. This funding will help our hospitals and community health centers provide high-quality care in every region, and provide critical services to our veterans, seniors and municipalities.” “This funding will help to ensure that financially strained hospitals and community health centers can continue to serve patients across Massachusetts,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “As broad fiscal uncertainty and actions taken by the Trump Administration continue to exacerbate the challenges that hospitals are already facing, this supplemental budget is the latest example of the work that we are doing here in Massachusetts to provide targeted support where it is needed most.” “Our hospitals and community health centers continue to step up to care for those most in need despite being under enormous financial pressure,” said Sen. CindyFriedman (D-Arlington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “New policies from the federal government will only exacerbate the strain on our health care infrastructure, so for Massachusetts to continue to be a leader in providing exceptional health care, we need to ensure that care is accessible, especially to our most vulnerable populations. This supplemental budget provides necessary funding to help live up to this goal.” Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) cast the lone vote against the budget.“This $250,000,000 bailout is due to the failed policies of the Democrats,” said Boldyga. “Once again they blamed President Trump but the reality is Democrats allowed ‘uninsured’ illegal aliens to flood our hospitals. Our healthcare system is now overwhelmed, bankrupt and broke.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Rep. Steven Ultrino Sen. Jason Lewis Yes Yes Yes CAR RENTALS (S 2367) Senate 39-0, approved and Christopher Rosa Tree Warden – City of Malden September 26, October 03, 2025 sent to the House a bill that supporters said would align the Bay State with the majority of other states by updating car rental insurance requirements to maintain liability coverage on a secondary basis, making rental companies responsible only if the renter is uninsured or underinsured. If a lessee or operator of a leased vehicle already has a valid liability policy or equivalent financial security meeting the state minimum requirements, the lessor’s coverage obligation is considered satisfied. Supporters said that by shifting primary liability to the renter’s personal auto insurance, the legislation helps make car rentals more affordable and accessible for Massachusetts residents, reducing costs while maintaining necessary protections. “When friends visited me on Cape Cod this summer, they were stunned at just how expensive it was to rent even a small sedan for the weekend,” saidsponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “And they're not wrong — rental car prices in Massachusetts are higher than almost anywhere else in the country, in part because we've kept an outdated insurance requirement on the books. We're one of the only states where rental companies, not your own insurance, are required to carry primary coverage, and the cost of that policy gets passed right along to consumers. Cyr continued, "By aligning Massachusetts with the rest of the country, we're helping lower rental car prices for families, travelers and anyone who needs to rent a car in a pinch. I'm proud the Senate has taken this step to make life just a little more affordable for our residents and visitors.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes LSO UP ON BEACON HILL MOVE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION DATE TO SEPTEMBER 1 (H 4531) - The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation setting next year’s state primary election date for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Supporters said this action is a standard step in the lead up to an election year to ensure the primary date complies with state and federal requirements. It ensures that local clerks are given necessary time to send and process vote-by-mail ballots for Massachusetts residents, and gives election officials the ability to meet a required federal timeline for sending ballots to military servicemembers and citizens overseas. “Given the calendar, holidays, requirements that we allow time for overseas ballots, including for members of the military, ׉ 7cassandra://Oity8pFB3yraKzJrAnwVEYk3Trq35bi6J966F_tpwGI,`hib 爽׉E&THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 17 and to allow time for the printing of ballots, setting a date can sometimes be difficult,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), Senate Chair of the Committee on Election Laws. “This legislation will put the commonwealth in position to meet these obligations and run another smooth, safe and secure primary election on September 1, 2026. Now, more than ever, our democratic process must remain steadfast in the face of unprecedented federal uncertainty.” “It is always important to be proactive in setting the primary election to ensure we select a date that encourages voter participation,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I am glad that we settled the date a year in advance, giving voters ample time for public awareness and giving our hardworking election administrators ample time to prepare.” FENTANYL TEST STRIPS (S 1057) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would exclude fentanyl test strips and fentanyl drug testing equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia. It also includes a Good Samaritan Law that would provide that anyone who, in good faith, provides, administers or utilizes fentanyl test strips or fentanyl drug testing equipment shall not be subject to any criminal or civil liability or any professional disciplinary action. The legislation expands a 2024 law that provided criminal and civil liability protections for those in the harm reduction community who provide or use fentanyl test strips in good faith. The bill would expand the liability protections beyond those just in the harm reduction community and ensure police officers and others who seek to distribute the tests or others acting in good faith are afforded legal protection. Supporters said that under current law, selling or distributing these items could be a crime. As a result, police departments and others who are interested in distributing fentanyl test strips are concerned that doing so would subject them to criminal or civil liability. They noted that Massachusetts already has a similar Good Samaritan law to shield people from liability anyone who administers naloxone, an opioid antagonist which is used as an emergency treatment used for the complete or partial reversal of an opioid overdose. “Fentanyl test strips are inexpensive, easy to use, and, most importantly, they are an evidence-based tool that saves lives,” said Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton), the sponsor of the measure. “By making them widely available, Massachusetts can give people one more way to prevent overdoses and protect families from tragedy.” EXPAND NICKY’S LAW (S 165) – The Senate approved and sent to the House legislation that would expand current law by including day habilitation programs contracted by MassHealth in the existing statewide registry that prevents individuals with substantiated abuse allegations from being hired in care positions. Supporters said the bill would expand “Nicky’s Law” which was proposed by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) and signed into law in 2020 by former Gov. Baker. Nicky’s Law, established a registry of care providers found guilty of registrable abuse after Nicky Chan, a young man with a disability, was abused by an employee at a day program he attended. “Because no registry existed, this employee, and the witness who never reported the abuse, were able to find employment at another agency,” said Moore. “This new bill will ensure no individual with a disability will be subject to abuse while receiving services from a MassHealth day habilitation program.” “Placing your trust in a caretaker to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a child, parent, family member, or loved one with a disability is hard,” continued Moore. “When that trust is violated, it can feel like the ultimate betrayal of not only the caretaker who did it, but also the system that allowed it to happen. This legislation represents another step toward making sure Nicky’s story does not happen to anyone else.” “When Nicky’s Law was first passed, it was about creating protections and accountability for some of our most vulnerable residents,” said Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “By expanding these safeguards to include day habilitation programs, we are making sure that no one falls through the cracks.” $9 MILLION IN LITERACY LAUNCH GRANTS - Gov. Healey announced that the state is awarding over $9 million in Partnership for Reading Success - Massachusetts (PRISM) continuation grants to 15 school districts as part of her Literacy Launch initiative. These grants enable districts to implement high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction through literacy materials, technical support, coaching and professional development. “Literacy Launch is a historic investment in early literacy for our students,” said Healey. “These continuation grants represent our commitment to make sure all of our students can read and read well.” “Ensuring every student has access to high-quality, evidence-based instruction in early literacy is essential for Massachusetts families,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Through PRISM continuation grants, we are providing children the support they need to excel and thrive in the future.” “Culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and evidence-based early literacy are fundamental to achieving excellence and equity in education,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “The PRISM 1 program will continue to help districts improve literacy programming, ensuring that our youngest learners build a strong literacy foundation that will support their success throughout their education.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “This day is not only about those who never came home, but also about the families who still wait and the survivors who endured captivity. POW/MIA flag does not fly as a symbol of loss alone, but as a promise— that we will never forget and we will never give up.” --- Secretary of Veterans Services Dr. Jon Santiago at a ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse to commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day, paying tribute to America’s prisoners of war, those still missing in action and the families who continue to carry the weight of uncertainty. “The research provides compelling evidence that addressing basic needs like diaper supply creates cascading positive effects. We documented statistically significant improvements in employment rates, financial stability and mental health outcomes - demonstrating that diaper assistance accomplishes multiple public health and policy goals while reducing material hardship among families with young children.” ---Rich Sheward, Director of System Implementation Strategies, at Children’s HealthWatch, upon release of a report detailing the health and economic implications of a federally-funded statewide diaper distribution pilot spanning the last two years. "Massachusetts makes smart investments that give our business community the resources they need to thrive. This round of Economic Development Incentive Program awards reflects the strength of our economy in important sectors like advanced manufacturing, climatetech, R&D technology, and the creative economy, and demonstrates our commitment to creating high-quality jobs across every region of the state.” ---Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on the approval of 11 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program that seeks to create new jobs and help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange for job creation commitments. “This is not a failure of our students or teachers — it's a failure of policy that has allowed ineffective reading instruction to persist when we know exactly what works. The passage of the Right to Read Act and providing districts with options to implement evidence-based strategies for teaching reading are desperately needed if we want to prepare our children for successful lives.” ---Mary Tamer, the Executive Director of MassPotential, testifying in favor of legislation that would require school districts to adopt evidence-based literacy curricula to provide children with the tools necessary to develop into accomplished readers. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Sept. 1519, the House met for a total of six hours and 14 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 25 minutes. Mon. Sept. 15 House11:01 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Tues.Sept. 16 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 17 House11:00 a.m. to2:37p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Sept.18 House11:01 a.m. to1:21p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to1:24p.m. Fri. Sept.19 No House session. No Senate session. 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My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several different financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who are having a difficult time paying their outof-pocket health care costs. Here’s what’s available, along with the eligibility requirements and how to apply. Medicare Savings Programs Let’s start with a program that helps pay premiums and out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Parts A and B. It’s called the “Medicare Savings Program,” and it has several different benefit levels for people based on their income and asset level. At its most generous the program will pay your Part A and B premiums and pretty much all your Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. At its least generous the program will pay just your Part B premium. To qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, the minimum standard set by Medicare is an income under 135 percent of the federal poverty level, which at the moment works out to around $1,715 a month for individuals (or $2,320 for married couples). Everything counts towards income, including payouts from 401(k) plans, pensions, Social Security, and help from family members. Medicare also allows states to impose an asset test, which can be as little as $9,430 per individual ($14,130 for married couples), not counting your house, car or personal belongs, but counting retirement savings and bank accounts. But some states have made their Medicare Savings Programs a lot more generous, with much higher income limits and in some cases no asset tests at all. And the program may be called something else in your state. To find out if you qualify or to apply, contact your state Medicaid program. Visit Medicaid.gov or call all 800-633-4227 for contact information. Medication Assistance For help with Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plan costs, there is another completely separate low-income subsidy program she may be eligible for called “Extra Help.” To get it, your mom will need to apply through her Social Security office. Depending on your mother’s income level, this program will pay part or all of her Part D prescription drug plan’s monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. In 2025, individuals with a yearly income below $23,475 ($31,725 for a married couple), and assets under $17,600 ($35,130 for a married couple) can qualify for Extra Help. If she’s eligible to be in a Medicare Savings Program, she will automatically qualify for Extra Help. But because the requirements are slightly different, even if she doesn’t qualify for a Medicare Savings Program for Part B, she might be able to get Extra Help for Part D. For more information or to apply, visit SSA.gov/medicare/ part-d-extra-help or call Social Security at 800-772-1213. Other Programs Depending on your mom’s income level, needs and location there are many other financial assistance programs that can help like Medicaid, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and many others. To help you find out what types of assistance programs she may be eligible for, and learn how to apply for them, go to BenefitsCheckUp.org. This is a free, confidential website designed for people age 55 and older that contains more than 2,500 programs. It’s also possible to get help in person at one of the 87 Benefits Enrollment Centers scattered across 38 states. Visit NCOA. org/article/meet-our-benefits-enrollment-centers locate a center in your area. Or call their helpline at 800-794-6559. 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 Sept. 26, 1969, what foursome released an album with “Road” in its name? 2. What U.S. president said, “You can’t know too much, but you can say too much”? 3. What football play’s name includes a female name? 4. On Sept. 27, 1840, what American political caricaturist (Thomas) was born in Bavaria? 5. Which is not a real place: The Museum of Everyday Life, Dog Collar Museum or Taxidermy Paradise? 6. Which word was used first to mean a season: autumn or fall? 7. What is “Emoji Dick”? 8. On Sept. 28, 2008, what first liquid-fueled rocket of a private company was launched? 9. What kind of anniversary is a quasquicentennial: 125th, 150th or 400th? 10. September 29 is National Biscotti Day; what kind of nut is in biscotti? 11. In what year did the Boston Celtics win the first of their 18 NBA Championships: 1949, 1957 or 1964? 12. What stinky cheese did Charlie Chaplin receive in the World War I movie “Shoulder Arms”: Blue, Limburger or Munster? 13. On Sept. 30, 1954, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Nautilus submarine; it is the world’s first vessel powered by what? 14. How are “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” related? 15. What typographical term can also mean a nitwit? 16. October 1 is International Coffee Day; what two U.S. states grow coffee? 17. How are baseball, newsboy and skull similar? 18. How are Ireland, Korea and Vietnam similar? 19. Football traditionally uses what two letters of the alphabet in game plan diagramming? 20. On Oct. 2, 1836, Charles Darwin returned home after a journey on what ship with a dog breed’s name? ANSWERS 1. The Beatles (“Abbey Road”) 2. Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge 3. Hail Mary 4. Thomas Nast (also created “Merry Old Santa Claus”) 5. Taxidermy Paradise (The other two are in Vermont and Leeds Castle, respectively.) 6. Autumn (“fall” being used to mean autumn was not in a dictionary until 1755) 7. A book that is a translation of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” into Japanese emoticons 8. Falcon 1 of SpaceX 9. 125th 10. Almonds 11. 1957 12. Limburger 13. Nuclear energy 14. The former is Roald Dahl’s book; the latter is the screen adaptation of it. 15. Dingbat 16. California and Hawaii 17. They are types of caps. 18. They have been divided into north and south regions. 19. X’s and O’s to represent players 20. 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Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, in- LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 on the petition of Michael Whitmore, Roundel 47 LLC for Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, Inc. on behalf of VOA Salem Street LLC (Permit Application # CMID073781-2025) seeking a special permit under Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, Sections 12.12.030 and 12.12.300, to alter, structurally change, extend and allow use of a preexisting nonconforming property in the Residential Office zoning district for multifamily dwelling up to three stories and an Inclusionary Development, namely, to construct an addition to the existing building and to renovate and use the property for twelve (12) Affordable Housing Units for Veterans, with an accessory office for resident support staff, at the property known as and numbered, 105-105A Salem Street, Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 087 264 407. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID-0737812025 at https://maldenmaenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/ SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 19, 26, 2025 vestment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. The Oct. 1 topic is “Resumes – A Pocket Full of Stars.” Register from the Malden Public Library website. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries. Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Updates Pictured from left to right: Gina Stuffle and Molly’s Bookstore owner Andrea Iriarte Dent. (Courtesy photo) - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 on the petition of Tao Zhang for Acupuncture Herbs and Beyond LLC on behalf of Malden Center LLC (Permit Application # CMID-073807-2025) seeking a special permit under Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.12.030, to allow use of property in the Central Business zoning district for a licensed massage therapy salon, namely, acupuncture and wellness services in approximately 946 SF on the first (ground) floor of the existing building, at the premises known as 210 Pleasant Street, located at the property known as and numbered 190 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 051 275 510 1. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID-0738072025 at https://maldenmaenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/ SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 19, 26, 2025 G ina Stuffle of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society delivered Teddy Bears to Molly’s Bookstore in Melrose for Reading Hour with children. The next meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society will take place on Monday, October 27, at First Baptist Church (561 Main St. in Melrose) from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Love to learn something new, or make things? Or just want to meet new people? This is the right place. All are welcome! If you have any questions or an interest in joining Melrose Arts & Crafts Society, please call Membership Chairperson Carol Butt at 781-729-7527 and leave your name and phone number, and she will return your call. 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When Everett went out the GBL door in search of better odds of making the cut for postseason play and a shot at another Division 1 Super Bowl, another door opened for other teams to challenge for the title the Crimson Tide had all locked up for many years. Step right up, Medford! Medford Mustangs Football broke a whopping, 40-year GBL title drought when it topped Malden on Thanksgiving Day to complete a championship season, finishing 5-1 in GBL competition — also its best league record in 40 years. Medford used the “All Justin Marino-All the Time” mode last year, with the 2024 GBL MVP quarterback giving a new definition to “do-it-all.” Marino moved on to his freshman year at Endicott College, and the Mustangs have a brand-new look, but are expected to compete once again for the title. Somerville blasted its way to 71 points and a pair of wins in its first two games to open this season, before running into a solid Malden High Golden Tornado defense, as the home team Malden owned the night in a 14-12 win. Don’t discount the Highlanders from the title battle, however, as they possess at least three solid, shifty, flat-out fast running backs and a whole lot of enthusiasm. Somerville will have to be reckoned with before the flag is won in the GBL. Malden, too, is revamped and ready to roll. Head Coach Witche Exilhomme likes his mix of younger players and veterans, and his best player — star running back, sophomore Jayden McGuffie — is one of top players in the state. “We believe we can compete with anyone this season,” Coach Exilhomme said after the win on Thursday over Somerville. “We just have to keep that balance with offense and defense.” Just two games into the new season, McGuffie is already on the radar once again, after a 255 yards, 2 TDs performance in the win over Somerville. Lynn Classical, another perennial challenger, has a new coach this season for the first time in seven seasons. Lynn English has been right in the hunt in most of its games since they got a new coach last season. *** GBL Girls Soccer race ramping up early, lots of contenders Medford Girls Soccer has run out to an early lead in the Greater Boston League race, with the Mustangs at 4-0 to kick off the new season. 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