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A five-month process, which began with Mayor Gary Christenson formally requesting a $5.4 million override to bridge a structural budget deficit, came to a resounding halt Tuesday. In the latest in a series of extremely low turnouts at the polls — only 15 percent of the city’s total rolls of registered voters (5,747) — Malden voters voted down two options: a $5.4 million or $8.2 million override. The higher-numbered option would Representatives of “Keep Malden Affordable,” a group that has actively opposed the override ballot questions since their inception, were among the few sign holders for either side of the issue at the polls Tuesday. Here they appeared at the Beebe K-8 School polling place. (Advocate Photo) be implemented in the instance of both questions passing. However, with Tuesday’s vote, neither will now be put into effect. The $5.4 million option missed passage by just 124 votes, with 2,936 votes for “NO” and 2,812 votes for “YES,” failing 51%-49%. If it had passed, the tax increase to the average Malden homeowner would have been $353 annually, The $8.2 million option failed with 3,224 “NO” votes versus 2,523 “YES” votes, voted down by a 59%-43% margin. The second option was added to the Special Election ballot after the first of the year in January, when it was explained Malden had another deficit in net school spending, thus the larger request. Debate between citizens at ELECTION | SEE PAGE 8 Zonta Club Honors ‘Women Making a Difference’ at Special Event The Zonta Club of Malden honored several women and organizations who have made a difference in the community during their “Women Making a Difference” event last Thursday at Rosaria Restaurant in Saugus. Bread of Life (BOL) Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack (in center) accepted a humanitarian award from Zonta Club President Maria Luise (at right) with Event Chair Michelle Luong. Shown from left to right: BOL Board of Directors Treasurer Edwin Andrews, volunteer/ Zonta Club member Marilyn Andrews, BOL Board VP Mary Beth Leon, BOL Development Director Patty Kelly, volunteer Karen Lynch, BOL Board Member Annamaria Georgopoulos; in back: BOL Bookkeeper Cindy Robillard, BOL Executive Director Gabriella Sndyer Stelmack, BOL Board Member Liz Lombardozzi, Zonta Club President Maria Luise, volunteer Gail Rufo and Event Chair Michelle Luong. See inside for photo highlights. 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Linda Cochran accepted an award for her work with addiction from Zonta Club President Maria Luise (at left) with Event Chair Michelle Luong. An awardee and family, shown from left to right: daughter Charlotte Taylor, mother-in-law Nancy Gallagher, daughter Phoebe Taylor, Women Making a Difference Award recipient/Zonta Club Vice President Ari Taylor, daughter Emily Taylor and father-in-law James Taylor. Malden Overcoming Addiction board members, shown from left to right: Vice President Dana Brown, Karen Andrews, Dawna Aiello, Secretary/ Women Making a Difference Award recipient Linda Cochran, President Paul Hammersley, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Treasurer David Allan. Mayor Gary Chr i stenson thanked the honorees for their commitment to making a difference. Shown from left to right: son Yusuf Saidi, Imène Bouziane Saidi and daughter Jenelle Parise. 50 An awardee, friends and family, shown from left to right: Seated: Kathy Heffernan, Rebecca Martin, daughter Jenelle Parise, Women Making a Difference award recipient Imène Bouziane Saidi, son Yusuf Saidi, Jessica Brown and Abigail Werner; back row: Marilyn Andrews, Salima Slimane, Amanda Spartichino, Melanie Stevens, Nicole Ricketts, Nicole Gallagher, Oswald Mondejar and Alex Jordon. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. LOCK IN THIS RATE BEFORE IT’S GONE: 4.00% APY* 6 or 24-Month CD You choose, you can’t lose! *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. 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Event highlights: thor Kari Percival reading “Safe Crossing” • Hands-on activities, including frog beanbag games and arts & crafts activities • Educational displays featuring the “Be Kind” campaign of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) What is a “Big Night”? On warm, rainy spring nights, amphibians migrate from forests to vernal pools to breed. These mass migration events are called “Big Nights,” and learning how to help amphibians cross roads safely is an important part of proAuthor Kari Percival holds her book “Safe Crossing.” tecting local wildlife. The event will feature educational tables from local organizations: The Great Malden Outdoors and DCR Junior RangHealey-Driscoll Administration announces $5M in grant awards to local fire departments Funds will support firefighter safety equipment R ecently the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 307 Massachusetts fire departments will share $5 million in grant funding to support the purchase of new safety equipment. The City of Malden received $21,072.79. “Massachusetts firefighters answer the call in every corner of our state and our job is to make sure they have what they need to do it safely,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re investing in the equipment that protects them on the front lines and strengthening departments in more than 300 communities so they can continue protecting all of us.” “We rely so heavily on firefighters in our most challenging moments,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This program allows us to show our appreciation for the risks that they take to help us every day by providing them with the equipment they need to stay safe.” Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of nearly 100 different types of equipment. Eligible items include hoses and nozzles, turnout gear, ballistic protective equipment, portable and mobile radios, thermal imaging cameras, hand tools and extrication equipment, hazardous gas meters, and more. In many cases, the purchase of this equipment will help departments attain compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration or National Fire Protection Association safety standards. “Firefighters face immediate danger at fires, structural collapsGRANT | SEE PAGE 11 er Program, among others. This event is free and open to all — no registration required. Families with children of all ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.maldenreads.org or email maldenreads@gmail.com. PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. 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The defendant lied about working overtime and forged her supervisor’s signature on the overtime forms. Helen Murray, 41, of Malden, 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for July 7, 2026. From 2017 to 2024, Murray worked as an executive secretary at BHA. As an executive secretary, Murray was responsible for collecting weekly BHA timesheets, as well as overtime forms from other BHA employees. Murray was also eligible to work overtime and receive overtime pay. To collect overtime, Murray’s overtime work had to be pre-approved by her senior management. Specifically, Murray would have to perform the overtime work, accurately and truthfully fill out an overtime form and submit it to her immediate supervisor via email to be approved electronically. However, in January 2023, Murray began submitting false overtime forms to BHA payroll. Instead of submitting the forms to her supervisor for approval, Murray entered overtime hours that Murray had not worked and then falsified her supervisor’s signature on the form, without her supervisor’s knowledge nor permission. Murray would then submit the falsified overtime forms directly to BHA Payroll via email, after which BHA payroll would include Murray’s fraudulent overtime pay in her weekly paycheck. In total, Murray submitted over 100 falsified overtime forms between January 2023 to August 2024 – ultimately collecting approximately $72,131 in fraudulent overtime pay. The charge of wire fraud provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Ted E. Docks Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox made the announcement Tuesday. The Boston Housing Authority provided valuable assistance during the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin Chao, Chief of the Public Corruption Unit, is prosecuting the case. Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park Senior Living A www.810bargrille.com pril 28, 2026, 5:30 pm, at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 341 Forest Street, Malden. Our support group for caregivers meets in person at Forestdale Park. Dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia isn't easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you're going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofit Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years. Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng ׉ 7cassandra://jhhzh5tgiiFZTj4Zbr0_oLGdU17R7AXM7Mw0UZl7XkM8A`iΎ@я>0׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2026 Page 5 FOR OPENERS, A WIN: Malden Baseball blanks Salem Academy to start season, 10-0 Wins first game in Golden Tornado First Pitch Classic; plays Lynn Tech in Game Two By Nick Toscani S enior righthander Ryan McMahon took the ball for his third consecutive season opener, and Malden High Golden Tornado baseball got the same result as in the previous two years: a win. The lanky 6-1 veteran did what he does best, mixed up a veritable smorgasbord of effective pitches, to keep visiting Salem Charter Academy hitters at bay in a 10-0 shutout. It was the first game of the seaMalden High sophomore shortstop Davante Layne is ready to make a play against Salem Academy. (Courtesy Photo/Chris Pineda) Malden High senior pitcher Ryan McMahon is set to deliver a pitch against Salem Academy. (Courtesy Photo/Chris Pineda) son for both teams and also the first matchup of the Fifth Annual Golden Tornado Club First Pitch Classic. Malden will host Lynn Tech on Saturday, April 11, in Game Two of the tourney, while Salem Charter will also take on the Tech Tigers later this season. In addition to the sterling pitching — McMahon allowed no runs, no hits and struck out 10 in four innings of work — Malden also got some big noise on the offensive side. In what was a school record (and probably a Greater Boston League team record) performance, Malden hitters banged out six triples on the day. The Tornados only had three other hits (two singles, one double). McMahon himself helped his own cause with a first-inning three-spot just inside the third base line. He scored on a triple by the next batter, sophomore Nick D’Anna. D’Anna later added a second triple and finished with four RBIs. Also hitting triples were cleanup hitter and senior captain Jackson Tourkantonis, Joe Ewing and Josh Dionne. Senior Billy Gavin pitched a no-hit inning with three strikeouts. Malden High Baseball opens its Greater Boston League schedule with a home game vs. Everett on Monday, April 6, with a 4:00 p.m. start at Pine Banks. Lawrence A. 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Husband MHS Class of ’50. Got our wedding bands at Malden Jewelry. A group of us ‘girls’ had a reunion years ago and now we have a running email chain from all over the U.S. None of us are still in Malden or Mass. Actually, many of your readers would probably recognize our last names. We reminisce about Malden and lament the changes since we lived there. It was a wonderful place to grow up. The Granada, Kernwood, Malden Square, skating at the Rez, the train in into Boston was a big deal, with great bakeries in Suffolk Sq. Graduation at Pearl St Stadium. Blue and Gold forever. Some of us are no longer with us, alas…Neil, Barry, Sandi, Aushie, Hannah, too many gone. My husband, MHS’50 gone too. Nobody famous but THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY ANTHONY’S OF MALDEN 105 CANAL STREET MALDEN, MA. 02148 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 6:00PM COCKTAIL HOUR SAVE THE DATE! 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Frame by frame, decision by decision, she turned confusion into clarity. There are people who do their job, and then there are people like Casey — who elevate the entire shebang. I walked out a happy camper for meeting Casey, being a Teamster and for the convenience of Donut Villa being right next door! Fuhgeddaboudit! • Rodney Keith Marshall, March 19, 1957–August 24, 1997, Malden High School Class of 1976, friend to every single person he ever met. Missed his calling with his Hollywood good looks. Billy Dee who?! Instead, he is in our hearts forever and a day. Miss and love you, Rod. • Happy Birthday to Neil Sullivan, the man at the helm of Cornucopia Foods — a true cornerstone of beautiful downtown Malden Square! Neil, your presence in the Square doesn’t just fill a storefront — it elevates the entire neighborhood. You’re the kind of guy every downtown wishes it had: hardworking, community-driven and always adding a little extra flavor to the mix. Truth be told, we don’t say it nearly enough here in M Town… but we should. So here it is, in black and white: We appreciate you, we value you and yes — we love you, Neil! And let’s not overlook the real MVPs… those holiday pies. Wicked good doesn’t even begin to cover it! “And now, here’s something we hope you’ll really like”... Anita grew up on Hawthorne Street J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. In the photo are the 7-1 1954 Malden High School Girls Basketball Team — their only loss a 32-24 loss to Swampscott. and as with most who grew up in the West End in Malden of yesteryear, is very modest. Her yearbook describes her as “vivacious and dark haired” and that “Nita is our wonderful classmate and friend” who “dreams of one day seeing the world.” Her memories of yesteryear Malden were a breath of fresh air — so heartfelt and sincere I could tell right away she was a wonderful person. I deep dove into Anita via the Google and MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 11 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 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 7cassandra://KPQRbhT4bbfEmW1IaT6XvKppZhhPZJcNCoboSo8ZbVI6`iΎ@я>0׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2026 Page 7 ~ OP-ED ~ The Voters Have Spoken - Now What? O ver the last few months, I have had many conversations with residents about the challenges facing our community and the override. During each and every one of these conversations, I have made it clear that there are a number of reasons why Malden is in the situation it is in. I am going to start by saying that - YES - it is possible to want to increase local revenues - FOR MALDEN - while also aiming to KEEP MALDEN AFFORDABLE. These are not mutually exclusive propositions which is why I proposed the less expensive and temporary debt exclusions to raise capital funds for the construction of the Northeast Voke and other public infrastructure which drain our operating funds. This measured approach - which would have saved city operations well over $1M a year - was rejected by the City Council without a meaningful opportunity to engage and debate the debt exclusion. The haphazard manner in which the override proposal was introduced - an election in the middle of winter with historic snow totals - brought a level of distrust, vilification and division that cannot be understated. Extremist rhetoric aimed at our neighbors has torn at the fabric of our community. It is not as simple as being for or against Malden. Those asserting so are either disingenuous themselves or are placing their trust in others who are. What is clear now is that the residents of Malden do not trust the city to provide reliable data and information on important matters of public concern. This was a missed opportunity to make a positive change for Malden - instead it was used as a campaign organizing tool fueled by public resources. The volunteers who helped get the word out deserve praise but the city leaders who put their personal political interests above the best interests of the City of Malden need to take a hard look in the mirror. I truly LOVE Malden. Do you? Here are my thoughts on how we got here and what we can do to avoid this situation in the future. The Commonwealth Underfunds Education Problem #1: It is no secret that the Chapter 70 foundation formula, which funds education in the Commonwealth, is completely broken. Virtually everyone has accepted this for a long time, except for our state legislators. To his credit, Malden’s Chief Innovation Officer Ron Hogan, has done the yeoman’s work educating state and municipal leaders on the Chapter 70 foundation formula. The cliff notes version is that there is no direct correlation between local revenues (what Malden brings in) and what the state says we should spend on education. As such, Malden is disparately impacted by shrinking state aid which leaves Malden with less resources to run all other city services. Solution #1: The Chapter 70 foundation formula needs to be refocused on actual local revenues (NB: the Department of Revenue knows this number already for every municipality) and the actual cost to meet student needs. For instance, transportation costs for out of district placement need to count toward net-school spending and municipalities should not lose a disproportionate amount of education aid funding based on arbitrary metrics. Without a correction, Malden will continue to face unfunded state mandates that degrade local services. We all must do what we can to support students and teachers by increasing the pressure on the state to fix the foundation formula. VOTERS | SEE PAGE 10 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Deng, Bin Franks, Talia Elizabeth Lam, Amy Tran, Tina BUYER2 Ambrose, Matthew Nokes, David SELLER1 Reyes, Renato Chen, Yan Zhen Yu, Ricky Horwitz, Cristopher Reyes, Victoria Yu, Jackie Pare, Michelle E Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 ADDRESS 30 Franklin St #124 426 Pleasant St 1 Glenwood St #3 26 Webber St CITY Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 03.13.26 03.11.26 03.13.26 03.12.26 PRICE 530000 380000 430000 719000 The Impact of AntiDevelopment Problem #2: Malden has long faced an anti-development trend which has stifled high-quality new growth. It wasn’t long ago, when Malden Square was close to having - not one - but two class A steel office buildings with lab space. 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The Project consists of: Demolition and siding replacement of windows, storm doors and siding in 56 occupied residential buildings, plus selective renovation of entry porches. The work is estimated to cost $ 6,800,000, with two deduct alternates of $2,300,000 and $2,500,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction. General Bids will be received until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 and publicly opened, forthwith. Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until [N/A] and opened forthwith. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM SubBidder’s Update Statement. SUBTRADES: [none] This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). All bids shall be prepared and submitted online at Projectdog.com and received no later than the date & time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. For assistance, contact Projectdog, Inc. at 978.499.9014. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates) and made payable to the Malden Housing Authority. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available in electronic form and without cost or charge at Projectdog.com, project code 873811 beginning Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Persons desiring hard copies of the documents shall be solely responsible for all printing costs. 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Supporters of the override have cited years-long, critical financial problems, such as inadequate Chapter 70 state aid school funding as well as soaring pension, health care and other fixed costs that outweigh municipal revenues, which are primarily provided through property taxes. According to city officials, not passing the override will result in job cuts/layoffs of approximately 60 staff positions throughout the The ballot for the Special Election ballot questions is shown at the polls. (Advocate Photo) city in all departments, including the Malden Public Library, Department of Public Works (DPW), Malden Police Department and Malden Fire Department and in City Hall departments as well. Signs on the streets beckoned voters to the polls for the Special Election. 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The OSPCD administers CDBG funds on behalf of the City of Malden. The Section 108 Loan constitutes a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG Annual Action Plan. Pursuant to HUD regulations and the City of Malden’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City and OSPCD will hold a 30-day public comment period on the Substantial Amendment prior to its submission to HUD. The 30-day public comment period begins April 4, 2026 and ends May 3, 2026. A public hearing will be held April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm, which will include a presentation on the Substantial Amendment and an opportunity for public comment. Residents who require an accommodation in order to ensure access to the public hearing should contact jventrone@ cityofmalden.org at least five business days prior to the meeting. Information regarding the Substantial Amendment, including the proposal and related documentation, will be available online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/873/HUD-Reports-and-Notices. All comments received will be considered and sent to HUD along with the City’s responses. Comments may be emailed to jventrone@cityofmalden.org or sent in writing on or before May 3, 2026 to the OSPCD, 215 Pleasant St., Room 350, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Jane Ventrone. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY April 03, 2026 LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLECTION AND VALUATION SERVICES RFP Proposals will be received by WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026, BY 5:00 PM at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified, or withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2026, AT 10:00 AM Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by a Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. All proposals are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B §6. All City of Malden proposals are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor requesting these proposals to ensure they have received any, and all addenda prior to the proposal opening. The City will reject any, and all proposals in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all proposals or to reject any or all proposals (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller April 03, 2026 LEGAL NOTICE VOTERS | FROM PAGE 7 Middlesex Streets. These buildings could have brought hundreds of construction and permanent jobs to Malden Center. They would have generated hundreds of thousands in building permit fees and property taxes. The increased daytime density of employees would have helped generate lunch revenues for our restaurants and meals taxes. Many obstacles were thrown in front of these projects which delayed their timelines and pushed them into the pandemic. Now the projects are no longer viable because no one is building office and lab space in the current real estate market. Solution #2: As someone who has worked in real estate, I can tell you the real estate market is cyclical - it goes up and then it goes down. When the market is up, we should help - HIGH QUALITY - projects get publicly vetted and permitted. This does not mean every project should be greenlighted, but it does mean that streamlining public vetting can help expedite the process of filtering out projects that are not the right fit and can help make high quality projects better and realized. Encouraging new growth also helps raise property tax revenue above and beyond the Prop 2 ½ cap. New jobs and new revenue is a win-win in my book. To ensure Malden does not miss the next real estate upswing, we should prioritize completing a new comprehensive plan (formerly “master plan”), encourage economic development through public art and the creative economy, and reduce permitting barriers to new growth. The Disincentive to Make Hard Decisions Problem #3: It is a privilege to serve the public in an elected, appointed, or other public role. That said, serving in a public capacity is not easy. This is especially true when one tries their best to serve in a principled manner. As I am sure you know, I have taken many hard votes and am not unfamiliar with being on the losing side of a 10-1 vote. What I have observed during my time in office is that there is often a disincentive to make the hard but correct decision. It’s not easy to go against the grain but as many are now learning “dissent is patriotic.” This is especially true when dissent isn’t popular. When I first joined the City Council, Former Ward 6 Councillor Neil Kinnon was the chair of the Finance Committee. It is no secret that Neil and I disagree on virtually all public policy and we have vastly different visions for the future of Malden. That said, I always appreciated Neil’s role in Finance because he truly understood the role. Neil questioned almost everything and it required the Mayor, the administration, and his fellow councillors to be on our toes. The City Council, as the legislative branch, is a check and balance on the Mayor, as the executive branch. VOTERS | SEE PAGE 12 OBITUARY Grover W. Witham With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the years we were blessed to share with him, we announce the passing of Grover W. Witham, who left this world peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Grover was born in Fairfield, Maine, and spent most of his life in Malden, Massachusetts. Nearly 30 years ago, after retiring, he began spending his winters in Florida, a place he loved. He dedicated almost 40 years of his life to Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, MA. Through every season — in the heat of summer, the crispness of fall, and the stillness of winter — he cared for the grounds with pride, respect, and a deep sense of purpose. Grover was the heart of his family — a steady, loving presence and a man who believed that showing up for the people you love is the greatest legacy you can leave. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots, cheering them on through every season. His stories, his laughter, and his unwavering love will echo in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him. He is survived by his daughter, Joanne Witham of Melrose, and his sons, John Witham of Malden and Derek Witham and his wife Adrina of Malden. He was the proud grandfather of six wonderful grandchildren: Nicole Witham, Trevor Witham, Danielle Witham, Victor Witham, Cameron Witham, and Reece Witham. In lieu of flowers please donate to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. A funeral service was held at the Gately Funeral Home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Relatives & friends were respectfully invited to attend. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett ׉ 7cassandra://N05PDXcW6S7WfjD3sQPwoeDwbKNJSpYyN-d_i7_kYkk,`iΎ@я>0׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2026 Page 11 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 came up with some fascinating Maldonia history. Modest? Thy name is Anita! Actually, I don’t know where to start so I will (try to) make this short and sweet (for now). Nita mentioned “nobody famous” came from the class, but she failed to mention herself and her husband Ronald, who certainly made their mark in life. A life well lived it appears. Well known enough to have a Wiki page, extracts from said page... • Ronald was an American food scientist, entrepreneur and, along with his wife, an art collector. He was best known for founding The Wornick Company. In 1979 the Wornick Company was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to mass-produce Meals, Ready to Eat (or MREs), a next-generation version of individual combat meals (or C-Rations). Think about that for a second… Malden guy responsible for mass producing MRE’s! • Discharged from the Army in 1957, he attended MIT. Here’s where it gets interesting for Mr. & Mrs. Wornick: Ronald took a temporary leave of absence from MIT to accept a paid position as a library assistant at the research center of the United Fruit Company in Norwood (predecessor to Chiquita). At that time, the company was addressing the spread of Panama disease, a soil-borne fungal infection that was causing significant damage to banana plantations in Latin America. During his tenure, Wornick contributed to the development of a treatment for the disease. Following this work, he was promoted to a scientific role and subsequently advanced to division president with responsibility for food processing operations. Shortly thereafter, MIT awarded him a graduate degree. The rest GRANT | FROM PAGE 3 es, hazmat incidents, and countless other calls,” said Secretary of Public Safety & Security Gina Kwon. “They also face the insidious threat of occupational cancer from exposure to toxic gases and substances. The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants support equipment to protect them is history, as they say. Suffering succotash! Amazing! • So much to talk about, so little column space. My personal fave on Ron: He was the son of Russian immigrant Jews (ain’t we all?!) and while at MHS took up the trumpet, forming a dance band at age 14. He moonlighted as a paid musician while attending Tufts University in Medford. More on this amazing couple at a later date. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” — speaking of Chuckie Frangules... I can’t help but remember his dad, Strates, a man I was fortunate enough to call friend and become somewhat close with during the glory days of the old YMCA. Back when the steam room and whirlpool weren’t just Y amenities — they were gathering places for all of Maldonia (the stories Joe Croken and Mundo shared with me, priceless!). In those days, there was nothing better than sitting in that thick cloud of steam, the buzz from a group of foul mouth yobs, solving the world’s (and Malden’s) problems one long diatribe at a time. You really got to know a bro in there. No pretense. Just talk. Laughs. And the easy rhythm of Maldonia YMCA friendships. A proud veteran, Strates was part of the “greatest generation.” Steady, warm, quick with a smile and proud beyond words of his family — the kind of man whose presence alone made the room better, carrying himself with quiet dignity and a deep love for the people who meant everything to him. A good man for sure. May his memory be a blessing. —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. from all these risks.” “The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program funds the tools, gear, and equipment that our firefighters use to protect themselves, each other, and the residents of their communities,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “It’s a smart investment in safety for the fire service and the Commonwealth.” LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: REAL ESTATE VALUATION AND ASSET MANAGEMENT RFP Proposals will be received by WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026, BY 5:00 PM at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified, or withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2026, AT 10:00 AM Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by a Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. All proposals are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B §6. All City of Malden proposals are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor requesting these proposals to ensure they have received any, and all addenda prior to the proposal opening. The City will reject any, and all proposals in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all proposals or to reject any or all proposals (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller April 03, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE for ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 on the petition of Scott Fitzpatrick, Manager of Fitzpatrick Construction Consulting LLC, on behalf of 385-387 Salem Street LLC filed in Permit Application #CMID-075583-2026 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed on the first floor of the existing building, in the location of the former restaurant, existing building currently used for a multi-family dwelling with five units and vacant space with use to be determined, at the property known as and numbered, 385-387 Salem Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification # 102 731 104. 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I can definitely state that the Finance committee has failed in its role since Neil left in 2017. Dissent isn’t easy in the moment, but we are now learning that being a rubber stamp can lead to much more difficult conversations. Solution #3: Voters should demand and encourage their elected officials to make the hard decisions even when - especially when - it involves matters that are politically perilous. Doing the right thing is always worth the risk of losing. Whether it is losing a 10-1 vote or the Council Presidency, maintaining one’s integrity and being able to fall asleep easily is so worth taking an L from time to time. Over the next few months, hard decisions will need to be made to course correct after a long time without meaningful financial oversight. The Next Steps The Mayor will propose a budget which will likely include some use of our $22M in reserves (Malden’s savings account) and some amount of cuts. I would like to state that these cuts should not be made in a vindictive manner that would maximize pain for our community. We should not turn our backs on rank-and-file workers, economic development initiatives including public art, and climate resilience. Front line workers, art, and environmental investments pay off in dividends by making our community safer and more livable. In order to preserve jobs, I suggest we reduce or eliminate overtime because it is unfair to pay overtime when others could lose a job. Terminate frivolous and vindictive litigation against lawful businesses and families. Reduce/eliminate part-time consulting agreements. Re-bid or re-quote services provided to the city by longtime vendors to ensure compliance with public procurement rules. These are just a few ways we can try to minimize the impact without decimating staff and derailing economic growth. 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