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The Malden Fire Department is receiving a $17,337 state grant to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. This funding is in addition to the $35,000 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant that the department was awarded during the first round of grants earlier this year. Fire departments across Massachusetts use this program to purchase a wide variety of eligible equipment: thermal and ballistic protective clothing, thermal imaging cameras, assorted hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters and much more. The department is also receiving a $8,500 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant to promote fire and life safety programs in local schools and a $2,900 Senior SAFE Grant to support fire safety outreach to our older residents. These programs have proven effective and are an important way to keep our communities safer. Since SAFE was first launched in 1995 to teach students about fire safety, the number of children who die in fires has dropped dramatically. “Fire safety education and equipment are critical to keeping our communities and firefighters safe,” said Senator Lewis. “I’m pleased that the Malden Fire Department is receiving this state support to continue community education programs that teach young people and older residents about fire safety and prevention, and to ensure that our brave firefighters have the equipment they need to protect themselves.” “Congratulations to the Malden Fire Department on securing a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to update and maintain their safety equipment,” said Representative Donato. “This GRANTS | SEE PAGE 4 Malden High School’s James Li leaps high to deliver this powerful serve for the Tornado Boys Volleyball team in a 3-2 over Revere. Malden improved to 5-1 in the Greater Boston League with the victory. 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In partnership with the Malden Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Office of Business DeGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law The 2024 Small Business Resource Fair (Courtesy photo) 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 of Malden’s vibrant small business community. The 2025 Small Business Resource Fair is free to attend and open to all current business owners, nonprofit leaders, and individuals actively considering launching a business within Malden. The fair provides a dedicated forum for both aspiring and established business owners to access critical support, guidance and networking opportunities essential for starting, sustaining and growing their ventures in the Greater Boston area. Attendees will have the valuable opportunity to: · Connect directly with support organizations: Meet representatives from local and state agencies offering tailored assistance programs and services for small businesses. · Gain expert business advice: Access practical guidance on crucial topics, including business development strategies, securing financing and navigating compliance regulations. ⚬ Build strategic networks: Engage with fellow Malden entrepreneurs, experienced business owners and key community leaders to foster collaboration and partnerships. · Discover growth resources: Learn about essential tools, programs and resources available to overcome challenges and accelerate business growth. “Our small businesses are the engine of Malden’s economy, and their success is paramount,” said Mayor Christenson. “This resource fair is a practical way we connect entrepreneurs directly with the support systems available to them. We are committed to fostering an environment where local businesses can flourish, and I strongly encourage all Malden business owners and those thinking of starting a business to attend.” For further information, please contact Kevin Duffy at kduffy@ cityofmalden.org or call 781-3977000, ext. 2009. velopment and Berkeley Investments, the free event will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 200 Exchange St. in Malden. The 2025 Malden Small Business Resource Fair represents a prime opportunity to access a wealth of information and support in one convenient location. Building upon the success of the inaugural fair, this year’s event directly targets the needs ׉ 7cassandra://3mOXEbapk2Gkpgyq1l8Oy-ZH7zmNlLSKpoDxXgdHz1A6`h c^r,׉E VTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 3 Triangle, Inc. honors Sen. 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We are incredibly grateful to the entire department for their continuous commitment to protecting Malden.” “This funding reinforces our commitment to the safety of both our first responders and our residents,” said Representative Ultrino. “By investing in protective equipment and fire safety education, we are ensuring that our community remains strong, secure, and prepared for emergencies.” “Our firefighters risk their safety and health every day to protect our community; it is critical that they have the proper equipment they need to remain proDan - 1972 Celebrating 52 Years! When in need, call ABC! Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! 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They are great for remembering old Malden. I grew up in Malden. MHS Class of 85. Four years Varsity Hockey 82-85. Also played baseball from Little League through Babe Ruth. A quick little story about Ferryway Green I remember to this day. It was 1980, I was playing on the Brewers. Then a Prep League team in the 13-year-old prep division. One night, my parents had gotten a call from Perry Verge asking if I could come play a game for the Colonels. Back then if Perry Verge called you up, you didn’t say no. Same for Bob Rotondi! “So, after my parents agree to let me go up and play, I find out the Colonels are playing the Barons. The team that Scott Brooks played on. The Brooks and my family were very close, even to this day. With us living on Clifton St. and the Brooks on Vernon St. we could see each other’s houses from our houses. We were a very big hockey family. Baseball was merely something to do when Colonels’ slugger and future Malden Overcoming Addiction President Paul Hamersley not having a hockey game. Like myself, Scott and his brother Billy, my best friend, may he rest in peace, played hockey yearround. My dad and Wally Brook’s coached all year round as well. “Anyway, back to Ferryway, the game I went up to play for the Colonels was fun. But the two biggest things about that day were Paul ‘Hammer’ Hammersly [sic] then on the Colonels, burying a long home run into the very top of the big old tree down the left field line. Back then if you THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY hit the tree on the fly, it was an automatic home run. Hammer was a big dude back then compared to a lot of us. It was at the time one of the most amazing hits I had ever seen. An absolute moon shot. Then in the 7th inning Mr. Verge asked me to throw the inning in relief as the Colonels were up big. So, in the order that inning was Scotty coming up to bat. I had been working with a knuckleball all season in practice and at home. But I had never used it in a game. Until today. On a 2-2 count I threw it for the first time. Scotty damn near screwed himself into the ground trying to hit it. I think he swung at it twice, LOL, and still missed it. That is probably my fondest memory of the old Ferryway Green. Sports wise anyway. LOL. “I went on to coach Little League and Babe Ruth in Malden for about 15 years. Coaching the Malden North/West Reds to a championship with Greg Leuzzi Sr. - one of my old coaches when I was a kid, and his son Greg. Three coaches named Greg, that was fun. I then went on to coach the Friars and Mariners in Babe Ruth with Gerry Magna, winning the D2 championship with the Mariners in 2010. Sports sure were fun in Malden back then. “I moved out of Malden in 2013 living in Rowley now. But I still come to Malden as my wife still works there for Carrier on Eastern Ave. She’s been there 24 years now. I also spent 14 years on Malden Rescue 2 at the Emergency Center. “Gone are the pick-up baseball, football, and street hockey games at every park in the city back then. As well as the flooding of Roosevelt Park in the winter to play hockey and ice skate. Long live the memories of the old Malden. The new Malden will never compare to those times in my eyes. Anyway, thanks for reading.” Thank you, Greg Oliva, for your best memories! Malden’s youth of today are, without a doubt, making their own best memories, but I gotta agree with you, them was the days, my friend! We set a high bar! It is said in “Malden Musings”... • In the “you can never kiss enough derrière” department I ׉ 7cassandra://V7UFu-_cf7ylBkE4Fvn4Dmb7poFMolZRw1TzlBj1QbA5@`h c^r,׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 7 bring to you... lawdy, lawdy, Miss Clawdy – according to written reports look what the Super of Parking Meters in Boston makes: $240,146.00. Somebody in Malden is due a huge bump! Insert smiley face. • Mark your calendars, Maldonia, for the Inter-City League Pre-Season Reunion/Alumni Comedy Night Fundraiser Extravaganza on May 8 at (where else) Prince Pizzeria on Route 1. There’ll be as much yummy pizza as you can stomach, the compulsory silent auction and the obligatory 50/50 raffle. Expect to laugh your tookus off with funny guys Mike Hanley, Artie Januario and Johnny Pizzi (What!? No Paulie Gilligan or Dave Russo?! Blasphemous!). For a mere 50 clams you can yuk it up and rub elbows with some of the best ballplayers to ever suit up in the ICL (hello, Dave Cai) and if you are very lucky, have a selfie taken with Bowman Street’s unsung hero, Kevin Larson. Speaking of Kevin, you know his late big brother Eddie will be smiling down upon us as we gather this night. Call or text Orazio (like Madonna, Prince and Sting, he goes by just one name) at 617-839-1488 for ticket info. • Possibly Malden’s second-best hoopster (behind Willie?), Louise Arthur’s handsome husband Buddy (happy belated b’day, btw, Buddy!) insists that Sam Winerman (with all due respect to Arthur Boyle, of course) may be the GOAT when it comes to basketball coaches in his life in Maldonia. Buddy emphasized that Coach Sam taught the game of round ball to the youngsters, taking a page directly from Red, making sure the fundamentals were stressed with each player understanding team concept and the value of playing within yourself. Sam was an icon who taught business math and algebra at MHS and was a stonecold respected guy; a role model back in the day who mentored and coached many youngsters throughout his storied career. He served as Greater Boston League Basketball Commissioner and the City Recreation Commissioner as well as assistant Track Coach. Sam spent the early 1950s as Recreation Supervisor for the Army throughout Europe. “Holy cow!” as Phil Rizzuto used to say! • On a Sam Winerman side note... I hope I ain’t talking out of school but after speaking with many Maldonians from that era, rumors of a “Gentleman’s Agreement” may have impeded his progress of climbing the coaching ladder in Malden. • Lenny Welch, 1938-2025 – of “Since I Fell for You” fame – may his memory be a blessing. “Sherman, set the Wayback Machine to...” I’ve been going deep – so deep – on the best hockey players to ever lace ’em up in Malden during my lifetime. And let me tell you, this has been no easy task. 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It won’t be just a list. It’ll be a comprehensive exploration into Malden’s hockey soul – onice greatness, leadership, legacy and impact on the community. Stay tuned. Before my hockey talk is over for the week, one last deep dive side note – ever heard of Dennis Murphy? Some may have because I’ve written about him in the past. If not, you’re about to. This guy wasn’t just good – he was a phenom. A Presley Street kid from Edgeworth in Ward 2 (where else?), Murph was fasttracked to greatness as a teenager, and just like that, was playing pro in Europe. His story, like so many others, deserves to be told. I’ll be telling you that story (again) soon and a few more to boot. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – a true legendary Malden story about a true legendary Maldonian that would play well as fiction but is in fact completely nonfictional! I bring to you... 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Dept. of Education offers assessment for participating students on May 8-9; students can receive State Seal for proficiency in English and any other world language By Steve Freker M alden High School students who can demonstrate proficiency in two languages are eligible to earn the prestigious Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy. Students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 are eligible and the school is administering the Mass. Department of Education-sponsored Avant STAMP assessment at MHS on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9. All tests will be free to MHS students. In a recent message to Malden High School parents and caregivers, MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo shared information about the achievement available to students. “The Seal of Biliteracy is for City Clerk’s Office 215 Pleasant Streets, Room 220 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Malden High School students and those statewide who choose to participate are eligible to earn the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy if they meet the standards of proficiency in English and a second world language. (Courtesy Mass. DOE) any student who demonstrates proficiency in English and any City of Malden Massachusetts other language, whether they speak the non-English language at home or learned it at school or in the community,” Mastrangelo said. “MHS will be running this program with our 10th, 11th and 12th graders, in the languages we currently offer at MHS, along with other widely-spoken languages in our city. According to information supplied by the Mass. Dept of Education (DOE), the State Seal of Biliteracy aims to: (a) Encourage students to study and master languages; (b) Certify attainment of biliteracy skills; (c) Recognize the value of language diversity; (d) Provide employers with a Carol Ann T. Desiderio, City Clerk cdesiderio@cityofmalden.org Phone 781-397-7116 www.cityofmalden.org MALDEN CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Room 106 on the first floor of Malden City Hall, located at 215 Pleasant Street at 7:05 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, regarding a Home Rule Petition process to repeal sections of the Malden City Charter, as listed below. Section 16 Fire Commissioner and Fire Department Section 20 Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, Public Works Commission Section 21 Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, Public Works Commission Section 23A Police Commissioner and Police Department Section 23C Stadium & Athletic Field Commission Section 23D Traffic Commission Section 23F Plumbing Inspector Section 23G Code Enforcement Inspector Section 32 Board of Health If passed, these repealed sections from the Charter will be incorporated within the following chapters of the City’s ordinances. MCC 2.12 Officers, Employees, and Departments MCC 2.16 Board, Commissions, and Committee MCC 9.16 Rental Units; Inspection Required MCC 11 Public Works Hard copy of the proposed Home Rule Petition containing the prospective deletions from the Charter is available for public viewing at the City Clerk’s Office and is posted online at the following link: https://www.cityofmalden.org/197/City-Charter To review the City Ordinances, please visit: https://www.cityofmalden.org/571/ City-Ordinances By: Carol Ann T. Desiderio City Clerk April 11, 18, 25, 2025 method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills; (e) Provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for attainment of high-level skills in languages; (f) Prepare students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and (g) Strengthen intergroup communication and honor the multiple cultures and languages in a community. The State Seal of Biliteracy takes the form of a seal that appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior and is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions. The Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy was established in the LOOK Act of 2017. Massachusetts joined 36 states and the District of Columbia in offering the award. The Seal was first created in 2008 by educational leaders in California. Since its adoption by Massachusetts in 2019, DOE reports, over 13,000 students have earned the award, including 3,816 in the year 2024 alone. Additionally, public and private institutions of higher learning in Massachusetts provide credits for prior learning and/ or advanced course placement for students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy. These schools include: • Bridgewater State University • Bunker Hill Community College • Cape Cod Community College • Massachusetts Bay Community College • Middlesex Community College • Mount Wachusett Community College • North Shore Community College • Northern Essex Community College • Quinsigamond Community College • Salem State University • University of Massachusetts Amherst • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth • Worcester State University The Malden High Principal explained that in order to earn the Chris Mastrangelo Malden High Principal Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, students in the Classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 must: —Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English by satisfying one of the following: 1. Earn a score of 472 on the ELA Next-Gen MCAS or 2. Earn a score of 455 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA Next-Gen MCAS and complete an Educational Proficiency Plan — Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a world language through one of the following: 1. Attaining a minimum score equivalent to Intermediate-High level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines on a state approved assessment or 2. For languages that do not have readily available assessments, completing a portfolio demonstrating Intermediate-High proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening. “We look forward to honoring the language expertise and diversity in our district through this initiative,” Mastrangelo said, noting that many Malden High students have taken advantage of this opportunity and earned the State Seal of Biliteracy in the past. Anyone with questions on the program is encouraged to please contact Erin Craven, Director of School Counseling & Testing for the Malden Public Schools district (ecraven@maldenps.org), Heather Castonguay (hcastonguay@ maldenps.org) or Diane Brookes, World Languages Teacher Leader (dbrookes@maldenps.org). ׉ 7cassandra://amvaaXURX4RgVee66U1NkyYSmRcyiSmL-DOQWr1DlIA1`h c^r,׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 9 Nearly 50 local residents run in 129th Annual Boston Marathon Advocate communities of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus well represented in this year’s event By Steve Freker O ver 30,000 runners descended on the streets of Boston for the 129th Annual Boston Marathon on a picture-perfect day Monday. Included in the pack was a hearty contingent of local runners: Nearly 50 residents from The Advocate communities of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus ran the Boston Marathon this year. Nearly all of them finished the race, and all but two of the 47 local runners qualified to receive 129th Boston Marathon medals for finishing under the time limit of 6:00:00 (six hours) for the race. John Korir of Kenya won the men’s race well ahead of the pack at 2:04:45. His brother Wesley won Boston in 2012, making them the first brothers to win the Boston Marathon. Conner Mantz of Utah finished fourth Monday, the first American finisher. Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi shattered the women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, finishing in 2:17:22. This was more than two minutes faster than the previous record set by Buzunesh Deba in 2014. As for the local runners from The Advocate readership area, Brown, Robert, 37, Revere – 3:41:58 Coconubo, Jhon, 28, Everett – 3:56:39 MALDEN Babineau, Stephanie, 31 – 5:05:38 Berryman, Patrick, 25 – 4:03:29 Broza, Dillon, 28 – 5:06:09 Bryant, Michael, 32 – 4:18:40 Cosman, Kathleen, 31 – 5:43:52 Cuozzo, Terryann, 43 – 3:18:11 Daly, Patrick 25 – 2:50:50 Gonzalez, Luzdaris, 53 – 6:48:56 Guzman, Emilee, 25 – 5:05:31 Paul, Mitchi, 30 – 3:50:19 Russo, Alexandria, 24 – 3:02:38 Saccoman, Ryan, 30 – 4:50:48 Sewell, Molly, 21 – 5:02:51 Spencer, Brian, 26 – 4:55:42 Stucchi, Laura, 26 – 5:00:32 Walker, Emily, 31 – 4:08:28 The new design on the 2025 Boston Marathon medals really catches the eye. Anyone who competed and finished the 2025 Boston Marathon under the fixed time limit of six hours (6:00:00) was eligible to receive a medal for the 2025 event. (Courtesy Photo) the top finisher was Patrick Daly, 25, of Malden, who finished with a time of 2:50:50. The top female finisher from The Advocate readership area was also from Malden, Alexandria Russo, 24, with a time of 3:02:38. Following are a listing of the Top 10 times from The Advocate readership area communities as well as the times for the finishers from all four communities: Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus. TOP 10 ADVOCATE READERSHIP AREA FINISHERS Daly, Patrick, 25, Malden – 2:50:50 Chapruet, Christopher, 33, Saugus – 2:51:37 Russo, Alexandria, 24, Malden – 3:02:38 Cuozzo, Terryann, 43, Malden – 3:18:11 Macharet Da Silveira, Arthur, 34, Revere – 3:19:53 Rodriguez, Pablo, 44, Saugus – 3:22:12 Hyde, Casey, 30, Saugus – 3:20:23 De Almeida, Augusto, 36, Everett – 3:27:19 Ward 6 community meeting will discuss proposed bus shelters and community safety S hould bus shelters be added along Salem Street? Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow has scheduled a community meeting to discuss potential locations for new bus shelters and address community safety concerns in Ward 6. This meeting aims to engage residents, gather feedback and ensure that the City of Malden and MBTA consider community needs. In addition to discussing bus stops and shelters, the meeting will focus on community safety in Ward 6. Chief of Police Glenn Cronin will present current public safety data and gather input from residents on how to further enhance the safety and security of the neighborhood. Date: Monday May 5, 2025. Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Location: Salemwood School Cafeteria. The MBTA has received funds to provide more bus shelters to enhance the overall experience of bus riders. These shelters will provide much-needed protection from the rain and snow and will particularly benefit commuters, students, seniors and Conceptual design of a new bus shelter by 630 Salem St. (Graphic by Toole Design) residents with disabilities. “Phase 3 of the MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign will establish new timing and routes for the buses that run through Maplewood Square by December 2026,” said Councillor Winslow. “The opportunity exists now to assess the bus stop locations that are currently serving Salem Street from Broadway to Rockwell Street well before the MBTA posts new bus stop signs. 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Davis, a graduate of the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University, is a watercolor artist with a deep appreciation for the interplay of color and light. His work leans toward the representational, using subtle variations in hue and tone to shape mood and atmosphere. Through his paintings, Glenn captures the quiet beauty of still life – everyday objects infused with meaning, frozen in time through watercolor. Still life painting allows Glenn to explore the relationship between color, texture and light. A bowl of ripe fruit, a vase of freshly picked flowers or the soft folds of a linen cloth – each subject becomes a study in contrast and harmony. By experimenting with color, he brings warmth to simple arrangements or evokes day, May 1, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A percentage of all sales on the day of the reception will be donated to Creative Malden. Creative Malden is an art and cultural organization whose mission is to bring forward the works of local artists and to provide diverse and accessible art and cultural experiences in Malden. PROTECT YOUR PET! DOGS and CATS RABIES CLINIC In the LIMELIGHT: Artist Glenn Davis. (Courtesy photo) nostalgia through muted tones. His goal is simple: to share and to invite others to contemplate a moment in time. Whether it’s the glow of morning light on a ceramic teapot or the way shadows fall across a table, Glenn’s work offers a glimpse into his unique perspective. For the viewer, these paintings can spark memories, fostering a quiet, unspoken dialogue between artist and observer – one that might unfold over months or even years. Through watercolor, Davis preserves these small yet profound moments, encouraging us all to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary. You can meet Glenn and view the exhibition while enjoying light refreshments at the LIMELIGHT Artists Reception on FriThe City of Malden and Malden Police are pleased to announce they are Hosting the Annual Rabies Clinic WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025 — From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.— WHERE: Malden Central Fire Station, 1 Sprague St., Malden MA *The Cost is only $15.00 per pet — ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED — ALL CATS MUST BE IN CARRIER — NON-RESIDENTS & THEIR PETS FROM OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ARE WELCOME at the CLINIC This Clinic is organized by the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department. For Questions and Additional Information contact Malden Police Animal Control: 781-397-7171 x1302 MALDEN Residents and ALSO Residents from Everett, Revere, Saugus & Other Surrounding Communities are ALL welcome at this RABIES CLINIC Please PROTECT your Pets by getting them Vaccinated! 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Heinsky Anacreon, 38, of Malden, was indicted and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Charline Rosemond in April 2009, according to a statement released late last week by the office of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. It is one of a number of “cold case” crimes that have been solved by a new branch of Ryan’s office that began reopening and investigating these cases about two years ago. He is also facing charges of attempt to willfully mislead a police officer and attempt to willfully mislead an atsaid. According to prosecutors, Jeune died of natural causes in July 2024. “Charline Rosemond was a Some 16 years after her murder, a Malden man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2009 shooting death of Charline Rosemond, 23, of Everett. (Courtesy/ Middlesex District Attorney’s Office) torney in connection with the investigation into her death. Evidence in the case suggests that Anacreon – who was 21 at the time of the murder – and his friend the late Roberto Jeune tricked Rosemond into going to a remote parking lot in Somerville to buy a car she wanted using cash, then shot and killed her, the district attorney’s office promising and hard-working young woman with her whole life ahead of her,” Ryan said in a press release. “We allege today that she was taken advantage of and murdered by two men who were willing to take her life for [just] $4,000.” At the time of her death, Rosemond was living with her family in Everett and working at a car dealership in Brighton. On April 3, 2009, she told friends and family she planned to buy a used Lexus. Rosemond’s bank records show that she had withdrawn $4,000 from her account earlier that week, the district attorney’s office said. She considered Jeune one of her closest friends, and he convinced her that he knew someone who could get her the Lexus she wanted for a favorable price. Anacreon, the Malden murder suspect, had access to the type of Lexus Rosemond wanted through his job at a car dealership, the district attorney’s office said. He and Jeune used the car as bait to lure Rosemond to the Somerville parking lot before killing her and taking the money. “They killed her in cold blood. They celebrated the murder with a bottle of champagne, and they left her body in a parking lot for days while her family frantically searched for her,” Ryan said in the release. On the last day Rosemond was seen alive – April 7, 2009 – she left her workplace at the end of the workday and exchanged texts with friends until approximately 9:15 p.m. when she suddenly stopped replying, the district attorney said. She didn’t come home that night, which was unusual for her, so her family quickly reported her missing. On April 13, 2009, she was found shot dead in the driver’s seat of her father’s car. The car was parked behind a variety store near Union Square in Somerville, the district attorney said. Rosemond had been shot in the head through the car seat’s headrest. During the initial investigation into Rosemond’s death, both Anacreon and Jeune denied involvement in or knowledge of her killing, Ryan said. But later on, Anacreon allegedly admitted to a close confidant that he had provided the gun used to kill her. He also allegedly told the confidante that he disposed of the murder weapon by throwing it into a body of water, the district attorney’s office said. The gun used to kill Rosemond has never been recovered. The initial police investigation into Rosemond’s death was thorough, but law enforcement didn’t have enough evidence at the time to be sure that charges against Anacreon and Jeune would stick, Ryan said. Additionally, a suspect cannot be charged with the same crime twice, so the amount of evidence against someone must reach a high bar before prosecutors begin the trial process if a prosecution is to be successful. Malden Resident Laces Up for Project Bread's 57th Walk for Hunger M ALDEN, Mass. – On May 4, Kelsey Briggs, of Malden, will step up for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger. She will be among over 3,500 participants, both in-person and virtual, to walk the 3-mile loop around the Boston Common or in their own neighborhoods. The one-day community event will raise more than $1 million to support the leading statewide food security organization’s approach to ensure food access for all children and families in Massachusetts. The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s flagship community fundraiser, brings together a diverse community dedicated to ensuring food security across the Commonwealth. The celebration is set for Sunday, May 4 at 9 a.m. and will feature family-friendly activities, food and temic change for hunger relief. “It is becoming more and Kelsey Briggs entertainment. This year’s Walk will remain an accessible route on the fully paved sidewalks, allowing people with mobility devices, young children, and other needs to participate. ASL interpreters and multilingual staff will be present throughout the event. Beginning in 1969 as the first pledge walk in the nation, money raised from The Walk for Hunger is critical to fund Project Bread’s statewide work for sysmore difficult for people to afford enough to eat,” says Erin McAleer, President & CEO of Project Bread. “One in 5 families with kids are worried about where their next meal will come from. The Walk for Hunger is our opportunity to make an immediate difference in the lives of thousands of our neighbors. The people – our walkers, volunteers, and donors – are what make The Walk for Hunger such a powerful event. Together, as a community, we’re making sure people can access food with dignity and choice each day.” Briggs, a 32-year-old Food Access Coordinator from Malden, will hit the pavement for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger for the first time this year as part of Team NeighborHealth. She first learned about the Walk two years ago when she started working at NeighborHealth, where Project Bread has long supported the organization’s food access programs. As a farmers market manager, Briggs is passionate about connecting under-resourced residents with healthy, local food and believes that access to nutritious options should never be a privilege. 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This year, Play Pro plans to bring a “mad” twist to Malden High with “Alice in Wonderland” – coming on May 3 to the Jenkins Auditorium. The electric choice of “Alice in Wonderland” was rooted in an attempt to make the 15 graduating seniors have an enjoyable and relaxing last show. “Our goal was for our last show to be something fun and lighthearted, something everyone would know and be excited about and really want to invest time into,” Play Pro teacher and Director Ariana Messana said. With so many Class of 2025 seniors, Messana made special considerations when picking the casting, ensuring that all seniors had a special spot within what would be their last play, and that every senior goes out with one final role to say “goodbye.” Senior Ashlyn Cullity stated her genuine excitement to portray the lead of “Alice,” while it is also her final resident show. “Within my three years of Play Production, I’ve made so many friends and created an amazing community where I feel so connected, so it’s very sad to be leaving, but ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is such an amazing show to go out on,” Cullity said. Although the “Alice in Wonderland” we all know is about the nonconformist world that holds the sweet and innocent girl of Alice, dents and Messana has been the two-week pushback to accommodate the busy end of the year. However, Messana maintains an optimistic view of the earlier date, mentioning that “sometimes, those challenges make us work even harder together as a team.” For Cullity, keeping the originality while creating a new variant of Alice has been her biggest roadblock in the production thus far. “Alice is a well-known character, and it has been difficult to add my own pieces in it and keep the character to a point where everyone will still know who she is,” Cullity stated. With Play Production working Play Pro hopes to enhance the production and give a “creepy” spin to it. “When it comes to design, I liked to think a little bit about the live-action movie, you know how it’s a little bit creepy and has things that might take out the ‘sweet’ version of Alice in Wonderland,” described senior Stage Manager Sarahy Escobar Ayala. As the production date approaches, many challenges have arisen that the actors, tech and director have been able to push through despite the challenges brought about. One of the most notable challenges for both stuhard behind the scenes every day, the department is doing its best to bring the most lively and exciting “Alice in Wonderland” that will leave Malden High “mad.” For more information and updates about the upcoming show, visit @mhsplaypro on Instagram. You can see the show at its double-showing on May 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., so be sure to bring a friend and fall into the magical rabbit hole! Alice in Wonderland Cast List Produced by Malden High School 2025 Play Production Class Alice Second Alice/Alice’s Sister Second Alice/Duchess Second Alice/Tiger Lily Mad Hatter Cheshire Cat March Hare Dormouse White Rabbit Fish Footman/Tweedle Dee/ Soldier Frog Footman/Tweedle Dum/ Soldier Caterpillar/Old Squirrel/ Gardener/Cook Knave of Hearts/Mock Turtle/ Soldier Queen of Hearts/Rose Humpty-Dumpty/Gardener/ Executioner Ashlyn Cullity Addison McWayne Ollie Dodge Alexia Maciel Lima Matt Jason Chen Nat Keating Moisha Howser Dani Licona-Cruz Kail Boswell Liam Gallagher Heitor Soares Maxwell Torres Erin Grondin Sophie LeBlanc King of Hearts/White Knight Gray Herrera Gryphon/Daisy 1/Gardener Kimberlee Smith Daisy Darian O’Brien Kenny Wong ׉ 7cassandra://v2RDhHLyMN9OspHszaDGVKDuzEEtT-4ax5MAvJVfGAI.`h c^r,׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 13 Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting – Frank Stella Tribute he Friends of the Malden Public Library (MPL) is holding their Annual Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 7–9 p.m. in the historic Converse Memorial Library and Art Galleries. The event will include wines and “mocktails,” which are cocktails without alcohol, courtesy of Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits in Malden. This is a catered event, serving food from T Friends of the MPL logo depicting a gargoyle from the Converse Building site items. This year’s theme will be a tribFrank Stella and his art the area’s best establishments, and will also have live music and a silent auction with many exquiute to a renowned artist and Malden native, Frank Stella. Best known for his use of geometric patterns and shapes, Stella was a painter, sculptor and printmaker. He was one of the most influential American artists up until his passing in May of 2024, using geometry to have a narrative impact. “In other words,” as he explained, “you could tell a story with shapes.” Friends of Fellsmere Heights News H ello Friends! This brief message is to remind / inform you about two upcoming events, and also our Bottle Drive. Coming Events: • Saturday, April 26, 12 to 3 PM – We’ll have a table at the Green Malden Fair, inside the Field House at Pine Banks Park. (I’m also going to be bringing some Styrofoam and papers to be shredded – it’s a great opportunity to get lots of things done!) Come talk with us, find out what’s happening, maybe pick up a native tree sapling! • Tuesday, April 29, 7:05 PM: – A public hearing to discuss planned changes to the Malden City Charter and related additions and changes to Malden’s Ordinances will be held as part of the Malden City Council’s regular Tuesday meeting. These changes affect Friends of Fellsmere Heights because they take entities, like the Board of Park Commissioners, out of the Charter and create similar entities, such as a Parks and Recreation Commission, in the Ordinances. Changes to the Traffic Commission are happening in the same manner. Full details will be up on the City’s website on April 24th, (later today) and we will link you in as soon as they are available. • Bottle Drive-If you’ve been saving bottles for us, get ready! We’re going to organize our first collecting run in May. Remember, we want clear plastic bottles of almost any size or shape, with labels that can be peeled off with a bit of effort (no textured or opaque bottles such as milk jugs, please). We will be covering these with white tissue paper over the summer so that folks can decorate them at the Lantern Walk. That’s it! Come and join us for anything and everything! Frank Stella was born in Malden on May 12, 1936, studied at Princeton University and then moved to New York in 1958, where he was involved in the Abstract Expressionism movement. His work aided in opening the doors to Minimalism in the following decades. Stella’s art became quite well-known; he was the youngest artist to be granted a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Today, Stella’s works are held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Basel Art Museum in Switzerland, the Art Institute in Chicago, the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Tate Gallery in London and in the Art Galleries of the Converse Memorial Building at the MPL. For the Gala, the MPL will also be hosting an exhibition of Stella’s mother, Constance, who was also a very accomplished artist, although of a very different genre. She painted exquisite marine and landscape scenes that reflected the broad, diverse and ever-expanding experience of her life and travels. It is said that in the late 1930s Constance would bring her son to attend story time at the MPL, where would in 1959 exhibit his paintings. Attendees are welcome to wear styles reminiscent of their favorite Stella decade. Tickets are $50 general admission, and $75 includes a VIP gallery tour beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought online or in person at the Circulation Desk. For paper tickets purchased at the library, please have cash or check available. Online ticket sales are available at www.localWineEvents.com/Friends of the Malden PL ׉ 7cassandra://x_CwTETa6na09yCWwtPLoJUheXS7BzXvugGUajcJ_Ec32`h c^r,Ɓh c^r,Ł rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://YkaapVVg11FeBiYr0qEi7WifS7CYJvRxzjXJEXGaTwQ F9`'p׉ 7cassandra://wurQeQbjfGwV9sQJ-G270dw0TRVWX8Lnq-6pkIPhT_o`׉ 7cassandra://OvbbpX5-bE7sIR3UWDeQIf1-aLx185eaGM4Kk2lVzDI4`h c^r-טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://-VjxQsGHdxjfs7_i4BRWtjo9FwSBPHN2b0Em6zBOvEILj`'p׉ 7cassandra://hYEOqhC3oEFn6BkHKzWygoIPkp-FqdeGW6Zhs5nNbdkͤ`׉ 7cassandra://nqDAIOgexXjMitXgAoXG1GQw18-Oiu57PcYDVXwszIM+`h c^r-נh c^r- o9ׁH2https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation.aspxׁ ׁ Јנh c^r- с̴9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E&Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterList will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: www.massterlist.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives' votes on roll calls from recent House sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. CONSOLIDATED EDUCATION AMENDMENT (H 4005) House 151-4, approved a consolidated amendment adding $46.2 in education funding to the $1.3 billion supplemental budget. Much of the funding was for education projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts. “This consolidated amendment provides critical funding for a variety of education-related programs and projects at both the state and municipal levels, including $15 million to assist communities with regional school transportation costs," said Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “These initiatives are funded with excess … surtax revenues, which is in keeping with the will of the voters to use this money to supplement spending for education and transportation-related initiatives.” Amendment opponents said that the amendment was full of pork barrel spending proposed by representatives for projects in their own district. They noted that the money should be used for education projects for all cities and towns, including fully funding special education costs for all the cities and towns in the state. (A "Yes" vote is for the $46.2 million. A "No" vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Yes J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENT (H 4005) House 134-20, approved a consolidated amendment adding $28.8 million in transportation funding to the $1.3 billion supplemental budget. Much of the funding was for transportation projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts. “This consolidated amendment includes funding for multiple transportation-related initiatives across the state, providing cities and towns with the funding needed to carry out essential transportation infrastructure repairs and maintenance," said Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). "When the voters approved the [surtax] amendment in 2022, they were clear that these revenues should be spent only on transportation and education, and this consolidated amendment upholds the will of the voters.” “We are seeing the necessity for overrides pop up all across the commonwealth and in multiple towns of the 6th Plymouth District, dominated mostly by school operational budgets,” said Rep. Ken Sweezey (R-Hanson). “I believe that the … funds would have been best used on education in the dire situation we find ourselves in rather than the disproportionate amount we funneled to transportation and the MBTA.” (A "Yes" vote is for the $28.8 million. A "No" vote is against it.) Rep. Paul Donato Yes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAM (S 765) – The Financial 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 Services Committee held a hearing on a bill that would create a Massachusetts Foreclosure Prevention Program to assist homeowners in avoiding foreclosure through supervised pre-foreclosure conferences between creditors and borrowers regarding foreclosure alternatives. Conferences would result in a report, and foreclosures can only proceed with a Certificate of Compliance, contingent on a creditor’s goodfaith efforts to negotiate. Judicial enforcement provisions allow sanctions against non-compliant creditors, including interest tolling, penalties or dismissal of foreclosure actions. The program would be funded by the Foreclosure Prevention Fund, supported by creditor fees to cover administrative costs such as conference monitors and outreach initiatives. "With Massachusetts foreclosures on the rise, updated state laws that better protect homeowners are long overdue," said sponsor Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield). "In the Pioneer Valley, more than half of all renters are 'cost burdened,' spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing. This trend is even worse for communities of color in the region, such as Springfield where we continue to face serious housing stability challenges." DIVEST STATE RETIREMENT FUNDS FROM FIREARMS COMPANIES (H 49) - A bill heard by the Public Service Committee would require the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board to divest direct investments with companies that derive more than 15 percent of revenues from the sale or manufacture of ammunition, firearms or firearm accessories used for civilian purposes. "It is crucial that we take a stand against gun violence, which is now the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to nineteen," said State Treasurer Deb Goldberg. "This bill takes a fiscally responsible approach in divesting from an industry that has repeatedly refused to work toward protecting our communities." She noted that while this represents only a minuscule fraction of the state's investment portfolio, divestment from ammunition and firearms sends a clear message to the victims and survivors of gun violence everywhere that Massachusetts stands with them. SENIORS' FINANCIAL STABLITY (S 471) - The Elder Affairs Committee’s hearing included legislation that would require the state treasurer to develop and periodically review and update model curriculum to support seniors’ financial literacy and stability, in consultation with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and AARP Massachusetts. "Massachusetts is among the three states where older people are most likely to be financially insecure," said sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). "Older people are the fastest group of unhoused people, and among the most likely victims of scams." LIQUOR LICENSE SUSPENSION (H 390) – Current law suspends the liquor license of and closes down for a period of time, any package store that is found guilty of selling to a minor or an intoxicated individual. However, in big box stores, supermarkets, gas stations and other places in which liquor sales are not their primary business, a violation results only in the closing of the liquor department. A bill, sponsored by Rep. Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) and heard by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, would amend current law so that the entire establishment is closed down. Supporters said current law creates an unfair disadvantage to the liquor stores and argued the bill levels the playing field. “As licenses to sell alcohol have expanded into big box stores and supermarkets, the small, in most cases, family owned 'packies' have suffered,” said Howitt. “If any liquor store is caught selling to a minor, they may face closure for a few days, not the case for liquor-selling big box stores, gas stations and supermarkets. Should this occur in one of these retailers, only the alcohol department is shut down for a suspension period.” Howitt continued, "This bill would shut down the whole business, just as a liquor store. It would also ensure that these big stores would be mindful, as small liquor stores are, that this is serious business, not just a small additional merchandise department in their stores." “HERSTORY” PHOTO EXHIBIT HONORING TRAILBLAZING WOMEN - Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced the opening of HERstory, a photo exhibit honoring 91 trailblazing women who have shaped the history of Massachusetts and the nation. The exhibit will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, in Spilka’s ceremonial office on the third floor of the Massachusetts Statehouse, directly outside the Senate Chamber. Photos include Phillis Wheatley, the first African American author of a published book of poetry and a strong supporter of America's fight for independence; Frances Perkins, workers' rights advocate and the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet; Elberta Futrelle Copeland, the first woman publisher of the State House News Service and first woman to step foot on the floor of the Massachusetts House of Representatives;Margaret Marshall, anti-apartheid activist and the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Kitty Dukakis, longest-serving First Lady of Massachusetts and advocate for mental health and Holocaust awareness; and Therese Murray the first woman to be elected Senate president. These photos replace the current hanging photos of past Senate presidents going back to 1780. The most recent presidents still have their portraits hanging in the Senate Reading ׉ 7cassandra://OvbbpX5-bE7sIR3UWDeQIf1-aLx185eaGM4Kk2lVzDI4`h c^r,׉E$FTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 15 Room including former Senate Presidents Therese Murray, Bill Bulger, Tom Birmingham, Kevin Harrington and Bob Travaglini. “Massachusetts residents have always been dynamic and diverse, but our Statehouse art has failed to fully represent them,” said Spilka. “It is our responsibility to make sure every resident can see themselves in the halls of power, regardless of their background. I hope that when women walk into this office, they know that they have a place in this building— and in shaping Massachusetts’ future. I’m so excited to be able to share this with residents, visitors and staff who come to the Statehouse.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “This project underscores Massport’s strong commitment to sustainability and reinforces our responsibility to minimize our environmental footprint across all of our facilities as we work toward achieving our Net Zero goal. Transforming this underutilized land at Worcester Regional Airport into one of the largest solar fields in the state is a win for the environment, a win for the community and a smart step toward a more resilient future.” --- Massport CEO Rich Davey announcing a new partnership with Kearsarge Solar to construct and operate a 20-megawatt solar field at Worcester Regional Airport. “By creating more opportunities for equitable access to high demand fields, we can grow the health care workforce at a rate that meets the needs of Massachusetts residents. Our strategy for improving access to higher education is intimately linked with our goal meeting workforce needs and I am grateful to our community colleges for continuing to partner with us on expanding pathways to success through higher education and training for our learners.” ---Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler announcing that $9.7 million has been awarded through the Community College Nursing Grant to expand workforce training in critical health care professions across Massachusetts. This funding will support noncredit Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant training programs at each of the state’s 15 public community colleges, serving approximately 1,125 students in the state. “At its core, this bill is about investing in and strengthening our public higher education system by bringing educator salaries in line with the national average. It ensures that every student—regardless of background—learns in a classroom supported by educators and staff who are respected and fairly compensated.” --- Senator Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence) on his bill to provide fair compensation for faculty and staff at the state’s public colleges and universities. “No child should ever experience abuse or neglect. Today's event serves as an important reminder to look beyond the statistics. Behind every number is a story of a child that is experiencing harm and it's on us to ensure that we’re speaking up against abuse of all kinds, but especially when it’s against our most vulnerable.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at an event, sponsored by Children’s Trust, which is dedicated to ending child abuse and neglect in Massachusetts. The event called attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month and emphasized the urgent need to invest in the family support workforce. The annual Step Up for Kids event featured a display of 70 children’s shoes on the steps of the Grand Staircase at the Statehouse, each pair representing the average number of children confirmed as abused or neglected every day in Massachusetts. 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 April 14-18, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of 16 minutes. Mon. April 14 House11:00 a.m. to 11:03a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:18a.m. Tues.April 15 No House session No Senate session Wed. April 16 No House session. No Senate session Thurs. April 17 House11:00 a.m. to 11:07a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:12a.m. Fri. April 18 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee will jointly 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, May 14, 2025, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC), regarding petitions for zoning amendments, as proposed in City Council Papers ##153/2025, 171/2025, 172/2025, 185/2025 and 186/2025, to amend the following sections of Title 12, MCC as follows: I. Section 12.12.090.B.5.b, MCC (Use Regulations, Offsite Off-street Parking Lots) (CCP 153/2025). To amend landscaping requirements and prohibit parking in landscaped areas. II. Section 12.20.020.I.5, MCC (General Off-street Parking Requirements) (CCP 153/2025). To amend landscaping requirements for yard areas. III. Section 12.20.020.I.12, MCC (General Off-street Parking Requirements) (CCP 153/2025 and CCP 186/2025). To amend landscaping and paving requirements for residential yard areas. IV. MBTA Communities Zoning Overlays (CCP 171/2025). A. Section 12.08.010, MCC (Establishment of Districts) and Section 12.08.020, MCC (Zoning Map). To amend the boundaries of subdistrict MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District-Medium Density 1 (MCMOD-MD1) as follows: 1. To remove the property known as 474-488 Broadway and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 151 627 770; and 2. To add the property comprised of the parcels known by City Assessor’s parcel identification numbers 185 575 508, 185 575 510 and 185 575 513, and a portion of the property known as 0 State Highway and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 185 575 506. B. Section 12.12.400, MCC (Use Regulations, MBTA Communities Zoning Overlays). 1. Section 12.12.400.1.B.6 (MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District MCMOD, Applicability, Effective Date.) To delete in its entirety. 2. Section 12.12.400.1.C.3 (MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District MCMOD, MCMOD-MD 1 Subdistrict Development Limitations). To delete in its entirety. 3. Section 12.12.400.2.B.5 (Mandatory Mixed-use Overlay District MMUD, Applicability, Effective Date). To delete in its entirety. V. Floodplains Ordinances (CCP 172/2025). A. Section 12.08.040, MCC (Establishment of Districts, Floodplains). To update panel numbers and date of Middlesex County Flood Insurance Rate Maps; to update date of Flood Insurance Study report; to add new regulations required by FEMA. B. Section 12.12.110, MCC (Use Regulations, Floodplain Districts). To update notice provisions for Department of Conservation and Recreation. C. Section 12.32.060, MCC (Definitions). To amend existing definition of Development, Floodway, Regulatory Floodway and Structure; and to add a definition for Functionally Dependent Use, Highest Adjacent Grande, Historic Structure, New Construction, Recreational Vehicle, Special Flood Hazard Area, Start of Construction, Substantial Repair of a Foundation, and Violation. VI. Section 12.12.030, MCC (Table of Use Regulations) (CCP 185/2025). For Day Care Centers, Non-Profit Schools and Religious Facilities, to amend Table for Residence A, Residence B., Residence C, Residential Office, Neighborhood Business, Central Business, Highway Business, Industrial 1 and Industrial 2 zoning districts, to allow by Site Plan Review, as per Site Plan Review regulations ordained by CCP 356/2024. VII. Section 12.16.080.C, MCC (Usable Open Space Requirements for All Districts (CCP 186/2025). To amend requirements of open space criteria. The full texts of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Papers ##153/2025, 171/2025, 172/2025, 185/2025 and 186/2025) are available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, Room 330, and the City Clerk, Room 220, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. By: Diane M. Chuha, Clerk Malden Planning Board By: Stephen Winslow, Chair Malden City Council Ordinance Committee April 25, May 02, 2025 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL RULES & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING ׉ 7cassandra://nqDAIOgexXjMitXgAoXG1GQw18-Oiu57PcYDVXwszIM+`h c^r,ȁh c^r,ǁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://KF6d6ikPmLfFpKDe7xCZ9FLSaPytxoQ5suCSI-SL4PQ}`'p׉ 7cassandra://n_QQYC5Urlxv8aEhpAyZHypW2po89xJ-CUCwSruayv4͵`׉ 7cassandra://qJwcgwq_tpcB3PVVifVdHzMt27s-MDWHXOdpUq4QcmU6-`h c^r- טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://2yQvC5C2bQmI2nQctvg83ZUGe3xkvJ5zLY5nAq5UlVE3`'p׉ 7cassandra://SYVL2ph6N74Z_8PvYxdU7El0P-2P_SwTRtck1ZCnIjQͽ`׉ 7cassandra://HdrCx9PRN7gvsna6W5KLgRsUaQTPvZ1t7ezjvbmCJSg6`h c^r- נh c^r-o̩9ׁHhttp://mahealthconnector.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EfPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE: Malden sits atop GBL Baseball race; Somerville leads Boys Volleyball; Everett unbeaten in Girls Softball Malden and Somerville both undefeated at 3-0 to lead Boys Tennis standings; Malden Girls Tennis in 1st place at 4-0 By Steve Freker W hen the season began, it was generally agreed that a number of teams could challenge for the top spot in the Greater Boston League Baseball race. Lynn Classical dominated the GBL when it first joined the league – coming over with Lynn English from the Northeastern Conference – winning back-toback league titles and putting together an eye-opening, 35-5 record overall in 2022 and 2023. With a young team from last season a year older and one of the top players in the league, Chris Figueroa, anchoring its pitching staff and playing shortstop, the Classical Rams were expected to challenge once again for the GBL crown. Also expected to be right near the top of the race this season was Coach Orazio Azzarello’s Medford Mustangs. With a solid all-junior tandem of 6-3 John Wright and fellow righty Travers Moodie, the Blue and White will be in every game with one of those guys on the mound. Add in All-Everything football star Justin Marino – perhaps the best overall athlete in the GBL – and Medford’s looking solid. Somerville surprised many with its first GBL Baseball Championship in decades last year, with an impressive 12-2 league mark and 15-5 overall, led by league Most Valuable Player seMOUNTAIN VIEW TERRACE APARTMENTS 27 Mountain View Drive Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-9111 (Phone) 800-439-2370 or 711 (TTY) 781-438-6271 (Fax) infomvt@atlantictambone.com Effective May 1, 2025 the following waiting lists will open for 60-days. One Bedroom Elderly/Disabled Two Bedroom Elderly/Disabled Applications will be accepted to be put in a lottery for position on the wait list. Position on the wait list will be assigned by July 15, 2025. All Other Waitlists will remain closed and applications will not be accepted. Applications for the open waitlists may be requested via email infomvt@atlantictambone.com or by mail, telephone or electronically (fax or email). Be sure to include your Name and mailing address and composition of the family – meaning how many adults and age. Applications will also be available on May 1, 2025 at the following locations: * Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148 * Tri-CAP, 110 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148 * Veterans Affairs, 136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 * Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 Rents are based on 30% of Adjusted Monthly Income. nior Ian Born. Born has since taken his talents to Swarthmore College. His former teammates, now sophomore Preston Ardolino and his brother, junior Colin Born, remain two of the top players in the GBL, but the Highlanders are young overall and have gotten off to a slow start. A dark horse in this year’s GBL is none other than Everett. Two young, but talented ballplayers transferred into Everett High this year, and Crimson Tide Head Coach Malik Love could not be happier. Sophomore slugger and recent pitcher Tyler Freni came over after spending his freshman year as a Malden Catholic student and has already made his mark as a Tide football starter (linebacker) last fall. The son of former MC baseball All-Star (1992) Marc Freni, the younger Freni has become one of Coach Love’s most reliable hitters. Another Everett High newcomer, M.J. Guida, has settled right into the mix as the Tide’s starting catcher. Just a freshman, Guida was a key player as only an eighth-grader for coach Bryan Straccia’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles last season. Everett has already surpassed last year’s win total (4) with a 6-4 mark at the season’s halfway point. A return to the MIAA Division 1 State Baseball Tournament remains a major goal. Revere righthanded pitcher Dom Bellia is as good as anyone in the league and was one out away from upsetting league leader Malden last week before some late-game heroics added up to a Malden comeback victory. Malden caught fire at midseason last year and ripped off 9 wins in a row to close out the spring, giving Somerville a run for its money and finished with its best record (16-4) in 30 years. After seeing its top four hitters and two pitchers who registered Coach Dan Jurkowski has Malden Volleyball near the top of the Greater Boston League standings as the season nears its midpoint. (Courtesy/Malden High Blue and Gold) 11 of its 16 pitching wins depart after last season, Malden was not heralded very highly coming into this season. All that has changed quite quickly as the Golden Tornados, led by just about everyone on its roster, sprinted out to one of its best starts in school history – a perfect 8-0 – before dropping a 7-3 loss to visiting Medford this week on Patriots’ Day. Malden reBASEBALL| SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://qJwcgwq_tpcB3PVVifVdHzMt27s-MDWHXOdpUq4QcmU6-`h c^r,׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 17 ADVANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT T he premium tax credit, is a refundable tax credit that helps eligible individuals as well as families that have low or moderate income afford the cost of health insurance purchased through the Health Connector for Massachusetts residents. In order to be eligible for the tax credit, taxpayers must meet certain conditions: • Have household income that falls within a certain range • You cannot file a “married filing separate” tax return • You cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return • In the same month (a coverage month), you or a family member: a. Must enroll in coverage through the Health Connector b. Are not able to obtain affordable coverage through an eligible employer-sponsored health insurance plan that provides minimum value c. Are not eligible for coverage through a government program, such as MassHealth(i.e. Medicaid), Medicare, CHIP or TRICARE d. Must pay the share of premiums not covered by advance tax credit payments During enrollment through the Health Connector, the Health Connector will determine if you are eligible for advance payments of the premium tax credit, also called advance credit payments. Advance credit payments are amounts paid directly to your insurance company on your behalf to lower your out of pocket cost for your health insurance premiums. It is the federal government that is funding the Advance Premium Tax Credit. The Massachusetts website is: www. mahealthconnector.org. When you enroll in coverage through the Health Connector, you can choose to have monthly advance credit payments sent directly to your insurance company. If you get the benefit of any advance credit payments in any amount or if you wish to claim the premium tax credit itself, you must file a federal income tax return, even if you are usually not required to file one. You must attach Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit, to your tax return to either claim the tax credit or to reconcile the advance credit payments made to your health insurance carrier. If you do not file this Form with your return, your tax return will not be accepted by the IRS when you go to electronically file your tax return. Furthermore, you will not be entitled to future advance credit payments. The Health Connector will provide you with Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement. This form is necessary for you or your tax preparer to complete Form 8962. It contains all of the relevant information. Keep this in mind for the 2025 tax filing year. Every tax season, so too often, taxpayers do not submit Form 1095-A to their tax preparer. In this situation, the preparer cannot possibly prepare Form 8962 in order to attach to Form 1040. In fact, the preparer wouldn’t necessarily even know that the taxpayer had received advanced premium tax credits during a particular calendar year. The electronic filing will be rejected if no Form 8962 is included with the tax filing. Form 8962 can be prepared once the tax preparer has Form 1095-A. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Senior captain Kenton Nguyen sets up to return against Revere. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Malden Volleyball slips past Revere, 3-2, in key GBL matchup Golden Tornado Baseball comes all the way back in 4-3 walk-off win over Revere By Steve Freker M alden High Boys Volleyball kept its Greater Boston League title hopes alive with a key, 3-2 victory over Revere at home on April 16. Malden improved to 4-1 in the GBL, 5-2 overall with the win, while handing defending GBL champion Revere its second league loss (2-2 GBL, 3-2 overall). Leading the way for Malden were senior captain Kenton Nguyen, senior captain Edward Mei, junior Nick Li and freshman James Li. Malden has two big matches scheduled next week, at Everett High on Monday, April 28 and then a showdown with unbeaten Somerville at home at Finn Gym on Wednesday, April 30. *** Gavin and Layne lead Malden in comeback win over Revere to keep Tornado Baseball unbeaten at 8-0 Down 3-1 and also down to its Freshman James Li is ready for action for Malden against Revere. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) straight regular season victories. Billy Gavin was the #1 star, as he lined a two-run double to left center to score two runs and tie the game at 3-3. Gavin also went the distance on the mound, scattering four hits and striking out 8 batters. *** Malden dropped its first game of the season, 7-3, to Medford on Patriots’ Day, but came back with a big, 9-4 win on the road over Lynn English to improve to 6-1 Greater Boston League, 9-1 overall. Malden hosts Greater Lawrence Tech at 1:00 p.m. today at Maplewood Park in the Champilast out, Malden High Baseball got a pair of clutch hits, scored three runs and snatched a win from the waste bin, 4-3, over Revere. The walk-off victory, sealed by a game-winning single by freshman Davante Layne, one of the leading hitters in the Greater Boston League, kept Malden’s winning streak alive, as the Golden Tornados went to 8-0. Going back to last season, when Malden finished the year with 10 straight wins, the team has set a school record with 18 onship Final of the 11th Annual Christie Serino Memorial Tournament. COMEBACK WIN: Junior Billy Gavin (left) and freshman Davante Layne (right) were the stars of the 4-3 comeback win over Revere. 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The Golden Tornados are paced by the junior pitching duo of Ryan McMahon (4-1) and Billy Gavin (2-0, 2 saves), senior captains Bo Bogan Stead and Chris MacDonald and a slew of freshmen, three of whom are regular starters. The two preseason favorites, Lynn Classical (5-1 GBL) and Medford (4-1), are close on Malden’s heels, and looking ahead, the matchups between all three of these teams will be closely watched when it comes time to decide who waves the GBL Baseball pennant at the end. Malden has not worn the GBL Baseball crown since 1994 and it may be even longer for Medford. Count on both longtime GBL rivals to battle it out hard for a chance at the top spot this year. *** Somerville the lone GBL unbeaten team at 5-0 in Boys Volleyball Somerville sits alone unbeatSavvy Senior by Jim Miller Where Solo Agers Can Find Help Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a divorced 68-year-old childless cat lady and have been thinking a lot lately about who will look after me when I get older and my health falters. What resources are available to solo seniors like me, and where can I turn to find a reliable person to be my emergency contact, as well as lookout for my health, financial matters and living arrangements in my elder years? Solo Ager Dear Solo, This is a very common concern for the 22 million solo agers across the United States who don’t have adult children or other family they can depend on to watch out for their well-being. Here are some tips and resources that can help you plan ahead. Choosing Helpers & Decision Makers While older adults who have children or are married usually name offspring or spouses as proxies/decision makers, solo agers most often choose a sibling, niece or nephew, or rely on a trusted friend or neighbor. Whomever you choose, talk to them first to make sure they’re up for the task. If, however, you don’t have anyone you feel comfortable with, or who is willing to take on that responsibility, you can hire someone. One of the best resources for this is an aging life care manager. These are trained professionals in the area of geriatric care who often have backgrounds in nursing or social work and can serve as your emergency contact, oversee your care and even act as your executor. They can also connect you with professional legal and financial services in your area that can help you manage your affairs. Aging life care managers typically charge anywhere from $100 to $300 an hour, depending on their location and experience. 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If you need help with bill-paying there are services like SilverBills (silverbills.com), or you can work with a daily money manager (aadmm.com) who, in addition to paying bills, can handle tasks like balancing your checkbook and organizing tax information. And to help you navigate care and senior housing options there are certified senior advisors (csa.us). It’s also a good idea to meet with a financial adviser to help figure out what services and living arrangements you can afford and what steps you can take to ensure that your financial resources last your lifetime. If you don’t have an adviser, you can find a fee-only, fiduciary financial planner trough the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors at napfa.org. Some other helpful resources you can turn to include Aging Alone Together (dorotusa. org/agingalonetogether), a program offered by DOROT, which is a nonprofit social services organization that provides practical ways to help solo agers prepare for the future. They are offering a free, six-session virtual workshop (offered weekly) via Zoom starting April 24th. Also see Navigating Solo (navigatingsolo.com), a national clearinghouse of resources for solo agers and information about solo-ager groups in the U.S. 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. en at the head of the pack in GBL Boys Volleyball at 5-0, 7-2 overall, a sign of its continued progress toward being one of the league’s elite teams. Malden sits at 5-1 GBL (6-3 overall), its only league loss a 3-1 stumble at Somerville in Game 2 of the spring season. It looks like these two teams will be the contenders for GBL supremacy as the season rolls on, as all other teams – including two-time defending GBL champ Revere – have multiple league losses. The biggest game of the season as for GBL title aspirations is now this, for both teams: Somerville at Malden next week, Wednesday, April 28 at Malden’s Finn Gym, 5:15 p.m. If Somerville wins and hands Malden its second league loss, the GBL race may be over. If Malden wins and puts a first league loss on the Highlanders, it would turn into a fight to the finish. *** Everett unbeaten (5-0) in Girls Softball Top Spot Two-time defending champion Everett is unbeaten in Greater Boston League Girls Softball (5-0 GBL, 8-1 overall). It looks like it will be a threeteam race moving forward with Lynn Classical (3-1 GBL, 3-2 overall) and Revere (3-1 GBL, 3-2 overall) close behind as the first league go-around concludes soon. Returning GBL champ Everett is not going away anytime soon; at 6-1 overall (5-1 GBL), its only stumble is a 5-2 loss to Medford earlier this week on Monday. The Crimson Tide softball season so far has been fueled by the play of pitchers Peyton Warren and Graziella Foster, as well as Kassidy Rivera, Mia Allen, Alexa Uga and Arianna Osorio-Bonilla. *** Malden is tied at top of Boys Tennis list, unbeaten at 3-0 Malden High Boys Tennis is the defending GBL Champion and has won its first three matches to sit unbeaten atop the standings at 3-0 with Somerville. GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE STANDINGS GIRLS SOFTBALL Team Everett Medford Chelsea Lynn English Malden Somerville *** GBL All 5-0 Lynn Classical 3-1 Revere 3-1 GIRLS LACROSSE Team 8-1 3-2 3-2 1-2 2-4 0-1 0-2 0-3 2-1 0-4 0-5 0-3 0-5 GIRLS TENNIS Team BOYS BASEBALL Team Malden Everett Lynn English Revere Somerville Chelsea *** BOYS LACROSSE Team Medford Somerville Malden Lynn Revere GBL All 4-0 5-1 3-1 3-5 2-2 1-3 0-4 2-4 1-6 0-6 Malden GBL All 6-1 Lynn Classical 5-1 Medford 9-1 6-1 4-1 4-4 3-3 2-3 2-3 6-4 3-3 2-3 1-4 1-6 0-7 0-8 Somerville Revere Everett Lynn English *** BOYS TENNIS Team Somerville Malden Medford Everett Lynn English GBL 4-0 Lynn Classical 2-3 Medford ALL 4-1 2-0 2-2 3-1 4-1 2-5 1-2 1-2 1-4 0-3 1-5 0-3 GBL ALL 3-0 3-0 3-0 4-1 1-1 1-1 2-3 Lynn Classical 1-2 Revere 0-1 0-3 2-4 1-3 0-3 0-3 Medford Somerville Everett Malden Everett Revere *** GBL All 5-0 8-0 5-1 6-2 2-4 2-4 1-3 0-5 2-5 2-6 1-4 0-7 ׉ 7cassandra://g9tEwDWRx9_b-ONCeDWVptjTk8g4oTEs2smNW8GstQ8-a`h c^r,׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Lillian T. (Wishoski) Czechowski Of Malden, April 14. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Czechowski. Loving mother of Paul M. Czechowski of Malden. Dear sister of the late John and Walter Wishoski. Aunt of Steven Wishoski and his wife, Carol, Denise Wishoski and Diane McNelis, all of Malden and the late Walter Wishoski. Cousin-in-law of Marie Czechowski and her late husband, Gerald of Webster. She is also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Lillian has been a lifelong resident of Malden. She is a graduate of Immaculate Conception Grammar School and Girls Catholic High School. Lillian worked at her family business, Mike's Café, in Malden for many years. She was a member of the choir at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden, a member of Catholic Daughters and was also a member of the Melrose Garden Club. Relatives and friends wereinvited to attend Visitation at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden, on Thursday, April 24, followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. Services concluded with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Malden. Rocco J. Garofano Jr. Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on April 15 at the age of 86. He was born on April 9,1939, in Everett, son of the late Rocco J. Garofano, Sr. and the late Mary Rosalind (Beech) Garofano. He lived a long and fulfilled life in the city of Malden, with his wife Patricia A. (Delano) of 63 years. Rocco spent his free time collecting stamps and coins for over 70 years. He was an avid sports fan of the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots. In 1969, Rocco had the honor of doing design work for the guidance system of the Apollo rocket program, through his employment at The Charles Stark Draper Labs. Rocco was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his wife Patricia, Rocco leaves behind his sisters Rosemarie Citroni of Stoneham, and Linda Curtis of Reading, his beloved sons John M. Garofano, and his wife Kerri, of Melrose, Kevin Garofano, and his wife Kathy, of Exeter, NH, and his loving daughter Tricia A. Garofano of Malden, Ma. Rocco is also survived by his 5 grandsons, Tyler, John-Michael, Benjamin, Kevin, and Bryan, 2 granddaughters, Kimberly and Kacey, and 2 great grand-children, Johnathan, and Enslee. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett on Monday, April 21st. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett on Tuesday, April 22nd. PROJECT | FROM PAGE 11 nity members who care deeply about food justice, she hopes to raise $500 for the cause while raising awareness for the need for sustainable support amid federal assistance cuts. “I’m walking because food access is a human right,” says Briggs. “Too many families I support want to eat healthy but simply can’t afford it. This walk is one way I can stand in solidarity with them—and show that we’re fighting for a future where nutritious, local food is accessible to everyone.” Donate directly to Brigg’s fundraiser at https://give.projectbread.org/fundraiser/6269354. To register as a participant for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, or to support a walker or team with a donation, visit give.projectbread.org/walk. All individual walkers are encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $25 and teams $250. Participants who raise $500 or more are recognized as Heart & Sole walkers and receive access to personalized fundraising support, exclusive event gear, free breakfast on Walk Day, and invitations to exclusive events. People experiencing food insecurity should call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333), which provides confidential, free assistance getting connected to a variety of food resources in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. Counselors can pre-screen families and help them to apply for SNAP. Learn more at projectbread. org/get-help. About Project Bread Project Bread is the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts. Beginning in 1969 with the first Walk for Hunger, the nonprofit focuses on driving systemic change to ensure people of all ages have reliable access to healthy food. Project Bread works collaboratively across sectors to create innovative solutions to end hunger and improve lives across the Commonwealth. For more information, visit: www.projectbread.org. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 back in 1963. Once the neighborhood pecking order was sorted out (as only kids in the ’60s could manage), lifelong bonds were formed. And when I say lifelong, I mean we’re staring down the barrel of 55 years of friendship. Fifty-five! That even looks weird in writing – insert smiley face? Now, where do you even begin when talking about Mark Brady? There are so many chapters in the Book of Brady, it’s tough to pick a starting line. Do I lead with “athlete”? “Leader of the pack”? “OG”? “Dedicated follower of fashion”? The guy’s been a successful businessman, turned many a night into day (but not since 1986, I might add – insert smiley face) and – here’s the kicker – just a genuinely wicked good kid from way back when (and had some of the best hippy moss in Malden at the time; think George Harrison in his All Things Must Pass phase). But alas, I’ve officially run out of column space. Do not fret dear readers, this ain’t the last you’ll hear of my MB lovefest. More praise from the mountaintop in the next exciting episode of “Malden Musings.” “Same bat-time, same bat-channel.” —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. Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. 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Where is the world’s largest national park? 3. How are Grecian, hawk and snub similar? 4. What kind of technology demo in 1968 became known as “The Mother of All Demos”? 5. On April 26, 1886, what singer known as the “Mother of the Blues” was born? 6. What continent has the lowest infant mortality rate? 7. What began in 1921 as a “bathing beauty revue” and later ended its swimsuit contest? 8. April 27 is National Babe Ruth Day; what was his real first name? 9. In 1816 what writer of the Declaration of Independence said, “Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe”? 10. On April 28, 1789, Captain William Bligh of what British ship became a victim of a mutiny? 11. Comiket, the largest comic book convention, is in what country: France, Japan or USA? 12. What English author with a name having an umlaut said, “May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope”? 13. April 29 is International Dance Day; to celebrate the day, in 2020 on April 29, what “Laugh-In” star reminded fans, “Never stop dancing”? 14. What is a haymaker? 15. Greece’s stadium at Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympics, also hosted the Heraia (women’s footrace) in whose honor? 16. April 30 is Honesty Day; what U.S. president was nicknamed for his honesty? 17. On April Fool’s Day in 1969, a Washington State county passed an ordinance deeming it a felony to kill a creature known as what? 18. May is National Bike Month; what race was created in 1903 to help newspaper sales? 19. What was the first bottled soft drink: Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper or Schweppes? 20. On May 1, 1851, at the Great Exhibition (world’s fair) in London, attendees paid a penny to use monkey closets, which were what? ANSWERS -Help WantedCITY OF MALDEN PART-TIME ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR Annual Salary: $64,809.16 25+ Hours/Week - Benefits Eligible The City of Malden Legal Department seeks to hire a Massachusetts licensed attorney to join our in-house legal team. Under the supervision of the City Solicitor, our team represents and advises the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, City Council, Boards, and Commissions. To apply, send Resume and Cover Letter to maldenhr@cityofmalden.org. Full job description available on www.cityofmalden.org/jobs April 25, 2025 Quotes will be received until 10:00 a.m., Thursday May 15, 2025, via email, to rlarose@cityofmalden.org. Quotes will not be accepted nor may submitted quotes be corrected, modified or withdrawn after the deadline for quotes. Quote package may be requested from rlarose@cityofmalden.org on or after April 25, 2025. All quotes are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30; § 39M. 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