׉?4ׁB!בCט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://UkvcumqmB4db1c0xPXU9zsdUBSLS6QovtRFEvanmiiMB`)׉ 7cassandra://zgAHo9miCGdYBJf4jKwact41qScubYlfj9vKUADg79Q͡`J׉ 7cassandra://XeFdVDER5gTXEEYrf6N0vkPkTRslmxGkTGoNXUtQ_eQ0`̰fx~1zXנfx~1z[̿ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈Efw~1z>׉EState Representative Democrat Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 36 den AADD -FREEAdvocate Staff Report I ncumbent state Rep. Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) won the three-way Democratic Primary for the 35th Middlesex District seat in the Mass. House of Representatives in Tuesday’s election. With no Republican or any other party-based candidate on the ballot this year, Donato will be reelected to a 13th consecutive term in the Mass. House in the November 5, 2024, General Election. First elected in 2000, Rep. Donato is one of the longest serving state legislators on Beacon Hill, as well as having most years in offi ce at the state level from the cities of Malden and Medford. Leadership with Results! Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! OCAT AT 617-387-2200 ~ Op-Ed ~ Primary election for Mass. House With no Republican challenger in November, longtime Representative poised for reelection to 13th consecutive term of offi ce The 35th Middlesex District includes the following parts of Malden and Medford. In Malden: all of Ward 1; in Ward 3, Precincts 1A, 3; in Ward 7, Precincts 1 and 3A. In Medford: Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Precinct 1; Ward 6, Precinct 2A; Ward 7, Precinct 2; and Ward 8, Precinct 1. For the third straight election State Rep. Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) won Tuesday’s primary election and – with no Republican challenger in November – is poised for reelection to a 13th consecutive term in eight weeks. it was a battle between Donato, a Medford resident and Malden resident Nichole Mossalam for the 35th District seat. Both of those previous election day results in 2022 and 2020 were competitive, particularly two years ago, when Donato was declared the winner by a razor-thin ELECTION | SEE PAGE 9 MOA & BRC's International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil Zoning change would provide much-needed affordable housing opportunities for residents A zoning amendment up for consideration at the September 10 Malden City Council meeting promises to create new momentum behind the City of Malden’s eff ort to deliver more opportunities for residents of all incomes to own and rent affordable, quality homes here. The amendment proposed by Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica received a unanimous vote of support from the Malden Planning Board on July 24 and seeks to enable the permitting and construction of approximately 85 affordable condominiums, 99 mixed-income apartments for individuals who are 55 or older and 200 mixed-income rental units at Overlook Ridge, the former Rowe’s Quarry site on the Malden-Revere border. Importantly, residents of Malden would be given preference as owners and renters in all of the new housing options. After seeing its eff orts to spur housing production short-circuited by the pandemic and the diffi cult economic climate that followed, Mayor Gary Christenson and his staff have worked collaboratively with staff at WinnDevelopment as a smart way to jumpstart the community’s three-year-old strategy for new housing development. In 2021, city leaders adopted an inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring developments of at least eight new residential units to make 15% of new units aff ordable – containing a local preference. This proposal and the supportive ordinance change would go well beyond the minimum requirement and be the most ambitious eff ort to address aff ordable housing to date. WinnDevelopment, a Boston-based fi rm in mixed-income communities, would lead the development eff ort on the residential project, while one parcel in Malden would remain for a future development focused on hotel, offi ce or retail uses by HOUSING | SEE PAGE 9 Published Every Friday www.advocatenews.net Donato wins three-way Democratic (Pol. Adv.) CTE E Friday, September 6, 2024 Donato Vote Nov. 5 REMEMBERING TOGETHER: Everyone gathered under the bridge at City Hall following the solemn Vigil at Malden High School on Saturday night, August 31. See story and photo highlights beginning on page 12. 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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! "Dressing the hydrants" is practiced. (All Photos Courtesy of Malden Fire Department) Ladder and hose work at the training session. Malden Fire Department conducts valuable Training Exercises for new firefighters on Canal Street By Steve Freker M alden Fire Department personnel conducted some essential and valuable training exercises for personnel using hydrants, hoses and ladder trucks. On August 21, MFDGroup 1 conducted numerous training exercises with their newest probationary fi refi ghters. They trained on ladder pipe operations, dressing a hydrant, fl owing multiple hand lines, and other pumping scenarios. The MFD thanked Anthony's of Malden on Canal Street for allowing the use of their expansive parking lot for the training Training time with Ladder 3 and a pump truck. session, which allows fi refi ghters to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques as well as getting practice and repetitions at handling various situations. www.810bargrille.com Ladder 3 was the center of the training operations. Checking the connections at traininng session. (All Photos Courtesy of Malden Fire Department) Tightening up the hoses as part of the training. Working on top of the Ladder Truck are instructors and fi refi ghters. ׉ 7cassandra://pKTsp0DrIycZ_JDijPvw9MjGnYLcy0DrUiQa6nNz7s82a`̰fw~1z@׉E qTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 3 School bus carrying 18 Malden Catholic students in three-vehicle crash Two drivers injured, no students are hurt; Street light and mailbox toppled at Highland Ave. & Maple Street By Steve Freker A school bus carrying 18 Malden Catholic students took out a street light, fi re hydrant and a mailbox in a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. The bus careened up over the curb and onto a front lawn, narrowly missing the front porch of a home on Highland Avenue. The crash happened at 7:45 a.m., before school, near the intersection of Maple Street and Highland Avenue, according to the Malden Fire Department. No students were reported injured as a result of the crash, though the drivers of the two vehicles other than the school bus allegedly were injured, according to online reports. According to reports, they were taken to a hospital for treatment. Their names were not immediately available. Two other passenger vehicles were also damaged in the crash, which left the Healey Inc. bus lodged up against a large shrub outside a two-family home. According to a Malden Catholic spokesperson, none of the 18 students aboard the bus at the time of the crash were injured. Healy Bus Transportation owns the bus and runs the service for the school. “We thank Malden Police, Fire, and Emergency Services for arriving so quickly to the scene, and for Malden Catholic Staff who rushed to make sure the students were okay and brought them safely to school where they are attending classes,” the spokesperson said in a statement. An investigation is ongoing by Malden Police traffi c investigation personnel. 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An Act honoring, empowering and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans – commonly referred to as the HERO Act – boosts support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the Commonwealth who have served in the United States military, including nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans. On August 1, 2024, after enactment by both the House of Lawrence A. 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As one who has had numerous family members serve our country, I am proud of my House colleagues for prioritizing the passage of this bill to honor our servicemembers and their loved ones.” “Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in veterans’ services, the HERO Act reaffirms our commitment to supporting veterans and their families,” said Representative Ultrino. “This legislation strives to enhance the quality of life for veterans by further expanding services and resources to those who have served to honor their sacrifices and service to our Nation.” “I was pleased to join my colleagues in the Legislature to pass the HERO Act, a powerful way to honor those who have died to protect our freedoms, their families, and our veteran community,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “The bill addresses vital quality of life issues and expands access to resources for our veterans. It increases the annuity for disabled Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative veterans and tax credits for businesses who hire veterans; modernizes and increases access to important health benefits, including behavioral health assistance; and allows for veterans to count their military service toward state retirement benefits more effortlessly. It was an honor to support this historic legislative effort.” The HERO Act increases benefits for disabled veterans and Gold Star family members, supports initiatives for municipalities and businesses to support veterans, creates comprehensive services for active-duty service members and military families, expands the scope of the Veterans Equality Review Board, updates the Chapter 115 definition of a veteran to expand eligibility, and codifies various medical, behavioral health and dental benefits. Further, the bill establishes new recognitions for military service in the Commonwealth and creates several working groups to review post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans, mental health treatments for veterans and overall quality of life for veterans in Massachusetts. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative ׉ 7cassandra://PPTgvdFCXhLa-hwU4GkZfbFvH8OogiV2Z2xnn602sS0/`̰fw~1zB׉E`THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 5 Malden Police hold Doggies’ Ice Cream Treats event in honor of Dog Appreciation Day Special to Th e Advocate I n honor of Dog Appreciation Day, the Malden Police Department sponsored an Ice Cream Treat Event at Fellsmere Pond. Free Doggies’ Ice Cream Treats were handed out to Malden’s furry friends as they enjoyed a tail-wagging good time with each other and their owners. Specially crafted, dog-safe ice cream in a variety of fl avors was served, and all the pups seemed satisfi ed with the event. Animal Control Officer Kevin Alkins was assisted by Mayor Gary Christenson in handing out the treats. City Councillors Amanda Linehan, Peg Crowe, Craig Spadafora and Ari Taylor along with Forestdale School Principal Adam Weldai brought their pooches to enjoy the day with members of the community. 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Quon (along with sidekick, Billy) were the face and personality of China Garden on Highland Avenue from the very fi rst moment CG opened for business right up until retirement when both handed in their chicken fi nger tongs. We just loved those two cats, real sweethearts, both of them! They were so personable, so likeable, so darn good-natured that they instantly became confi dants and fast friends to everybody in Edgeworth and across Malden. Generations in Malden literally grew up on Number 9 plates! My friends and I would gather at CG after clubland, brag of our shenanigans that night with the dynamic duo, grab some plates and hit Johnny “Gabby” Angelo’s steps to devour our late-night feast (always cleaning up after ourselves so as not to tick Johnny off ). Not only did China Garden serve the best takeaway Chinese food on the North Shore (and still do), but they were the fi rst place to hear the latest neighborhood gossip circulating the streets of Edgeworth. Man, those two were good listeners, but if you wanted to keep something “in the vault,” fuhgeddaboudit!” LOL! Don passed away recently at age 84. I hadn’t seen him in many years but my/our feelings for him and Billy never faded. I/ we loved them like big brothers! I was surprised to learn so many new things about Don’s life as I scanned his obituary. In honor of Donny’s life, I share with you a very small glimpse into this beautiful man’s life: • Donny was born October 22, 1939, in Hong Kong, one of four children to the late Gordon and S.Y. (Joe) Quon. • He was a longtime resident of Melrose. • He was a US Army veteran – enlisting right after high school. • Donny and his family immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1949, when he was 10, to Inverness, Miss. • His military service served as a source of immense pride for him – shaping his character and instilling values of patriotism, honor and loyalty. On a side note, the late Steve Bouley, who was a frequent visitor to CG with our little crew, had the exact same feelings of patriotism and loyalty to country after he served his time in the Air Force in the late 1970s. Steve loved to fl y his American Flag in his front yard. By the way, each one of us still miss Bouls every single day. True fact on that one. • Donny arrived in the Boston area the year CG opened, 1978. • He had a deep love for fi shing where he found “solace and tranquility by the water’s edge.” My note – that is fabulous! • He lived for family gatherings, which were “always filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories.” My note: If memory serves me correctly, Donny and Billy might have joined us in a gathering of the clan at the homestead on Charles Street (The Charles Street Inn) on an occasion or two. • His annual pilgrimage back to Mississippi allowed him to reconnect with his roots and “strengthen the bonds with loved ones” as he shared stories of his journey and “embraced the warmth of family ties.” • Donny liked to travel! From the “serene shores of Hawaii” to the “enchantment of Disney.” My note – never would have pegged Donny a Disney guy (LOL!). • Donny shared 53 years of marMid-grade Regular $3.73 2.97 64 45 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.95 Order online at angelosoil.com riage with Lily T. (Tam), was the father of Tammy and Don Jr. and was the brother of Shun and the late Wing O. and Dexter and the loving grandfather of Jayson and Isabella Yen. • Services were private. Although I would have loved to have paid my respects to Donny, I really didn’t need a service to remember this dear, sweet man. Every time I drive by CG I pay my respect. I remember the good times, the always interesting small talk, that wicked personality and sense of humor (oh Candid photo at China Garden: early to mid-1980s Donny in foreground, Billy in background. (Peter Levine collection) yeah, and the food). Every single time I drive by. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Happy August 14 birthday to the Number One Physical Therapist at MGH Chelsea, Tricia Larson! On a side note, Trish – after (mumble, mumble) years married to one of Edgeworth’s best and brightest (and the unoffi cial conscience of Malden as well as Bowman Street’s most famous son), Kevin Larson, (rumor has it) – will soon be nominated for sainthood. • San Rock Festa 2024 was a love fest to Butch Gennetti and the whole G Clan! I once again noticed what a handsome family he has! From the mother of his children Peg (whom we all adore) to his kids all the way down to the little ones, especially his grandson Robby, who walked the Procession (like a boss, btw) in Butch’s footsteps on Sunday. Thank you, Robby, ain’t no going back now. Once you’re in, you’re in! Gabba gabba hey, you’re one of us!! Insert smiley face. • Hat’s off to WildFire and their charismatic lead vocalist (and more) Ken for packing Pearl Street to the rafters on Saturday night of the 2024 San Rock Festa. The crowd rivaled the 90th Feast when The Midtown Men closed the street down. We never imagined we’d ever get a crowd that big again. Wrong. WildFire are one of the most talented outfi ts around and their following is downright fanatical. Thank you, Ken, see you next year. Wanna play all three nights? Insert smiley face. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – oh what a difference four years makes! “Malden Musings” 2020 Redux; here I am, keeping it gangsta, my musings intermingled with a stream of conscience–type rant the day before my (mumble, mumble) birthday – during those dark days of Covid: “There is only so much CNN and MSNBC one can watch. Mind numbing to say the least. My Covid loneliness exposed as my crush on CNN’s Brooke Baldwin grows each day. Even after I witnessed her battle the virus bug on air...sans makeup! True love, for sure! I have pulled two ‘3 Stooges’ marathons (one Shemp, one Joe Besser)! I’ve binge watched every on-court fi ght during the Bird Era [I forgot about the time 7' 6" Ralph Sampson sucker punched 6' 1" Jerry Sichting in the post!]. My man crush on Governor Andrew Cuomo remains strong, regardless of his shortcomings. Daily briefi ngs by Chris’s brother impact fully my emotional wellbeing. Haters. Do not bother. Got so bored I even purchased a boom box with a cassette deck from Montgomery Ward. I am now deep diving into all those (John Funke) ‘Backwoods’ and (Angeline Grant) ‘Coff eetime’ terrestrial radio shows (WMBR) I taped years ago in anticipation of this zombie apocalypse. Not really, I am just a rat pack. This is crazy! I have become anesthetized to time and space. Reality is the recliner, a Honey Dew dark roast, and the weekly Friday night Zoom call with those sharing this ‘Twilight Zone’ episode come to life with me (‘It’s A Good Life’ anyone?). My week complete when, on said Friday night at 5, I see Dave ‘Mr. Highland Cafe’ Angelo’s name pop up on the Zoom call. In search of a human connection like most folks today I start my morning by opening my handheld device to the biggest waste MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://s2YpQRpEGHhUvuUIFE8LNTozfOlAeVVvgEdFOHkL4sk)K`̰fw~1zD׉E^THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 7 Malden man, 33, sentenced in violent armed massage spa robbery cases Receives 7 1/2 years in federal prison for role in robbing two women employees in Brookline, Stoneham A 33-year-old Malden was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison on Wednesday in Boston federal court for his role in the armed robberies of two businesses in which he and two others beat, dragged and duct-taped victims. Li Wen Tang, of Malden, was sentenced on Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 78 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In April of 2024, Tang pled guilty to two counts of robbery aff ecting commerce, after a jury convicted one of Tang’s co-defendants, Alfeu Barbosa, in March of 2024 for the same off enses. Barbosa was arrested and charged in June 2022. Tang and Jonas Nunez were later arrested and charged in August and September 2022. All three defendants were subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury. On June 12, 2022, at approximately 8:51 p.m., Tang entered the Balance Refl exology Spa in Brookline – pretending to be a customer seeking a massage. Because the victim was the only employee in the spa that night, she locked the door before taking Tang into the back room to begin the massage. Tang asked the victim if there was anyone else in the spa and that if there was, he would like to see them. Almost immediately after the massage had begun, Tang claimed that he no longer wanted a massage because his stomach was upset and demanded a refund. The victim employee stated she had to call her boss to approve the refund. While the victim employee was on the phone in the lobby, case was provided by the FBI in New York, the Massachusetts State Police and the Brookline, Stoneham, Boston, Wakefield and New York City Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Luke A. Goldworm and Robert E. Richardson of the Major Crimes Unit prosecuted the case. PUBLIC AUCTION • BOSTON (DORCHESTER), MASSACHUSETTS • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 11:00 AM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE (4) UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ASHMONT T-STATION” 74 Burt Street BOSTON (DORCHESTER), MA TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES Tang unlocked the front door and two masked men – later identifi ed as Barbosa and Nunez – entered the business carrying firearms. One of the men hit the victim employee in the face, knocking her to the fl oor and put a gun to her head. Barbosa and Nunez then pulled the victim by her hair into the back hallway, where they instructed her to be quiet. There, the men proceeded to bind the victim’s wrists and ankles with duct tape and gag her. As they were doing this, Barbosa and Nunez repeatedly yelled at the victim, asking, “Where is the money?” The men ransacked the spa for roughly three minutes before locating and stealing approximately $500 and the victim employee’s cell phone and then exiting. Surveillance footage revealed that all three men had arrived in the same vehicle parked nearby, which they drove away in together following the robbery. Later that evening, at approximately 10:19 p.m. on June 12, 2022, Barbosa, Nunez and an associate of Barbosa committed a similar robbery of May’s Spa Massage in Stoneham. Specifi - cally, they entered the business wearing masks and fi rearms and duct-taped several victims who were in the spa at the time. In addition to stealing approximately $600 in cash from the business and victims, Barbosa, Nunez and Barbosa’s associate took three cell phones belonging to three of the female victims present during the robbery, as well as a victim’s license, gift cards and credit and debit cards, before leaving in the same vehicle. Nunez pled guilty and was sentenced on April 18, 2024, to 23 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. Barbosa was convicted by a federal jury and sentenced on July 17, 2024, to 121 months in prison to be followed three years of supervised release. 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The “third time around” featured some major diff erences in the 35th District election. For the fi rst time, in this year’s election it was a three-way race. This year’s Democratic ballot included the incumbent Donato, Mossalam and a third candidate, political newcomer Zayda Ortiz, a Malden resident. Another diff erence in this year’s fi nal result is that Donato breezed to victory by a comfortable margin, garnering nearly 1,200 votes and almost a 20% winning margin. The fi nal showing had Donato with 3,236 votes (54.9%), 2,086 votes for Mossalam (35.4%) and 573 votes for Ortiz (9.7%). On Tuesday, for the fi rst time in the three elections featuring Donato and Mossalam, the incumbent Donato prevailed with the most votes in the Malden porHOUSING | FROM PAGE 1 Veris Residential, the owner of Overlook Ridge. This unique proposal and its ability to address affordable housing for a variety of tion of the election, with 709 (44%) to 625 votes for Mossalam (39%) and 261 votes for Ortiz (16 percent). The turnout for this year’s primary election was sparse, as expected, but it may have been a record-setter in that only 15% of the registered voters in Tuesday’s election went to the polls. In all, 5,649 voters cast ballots of 37,643 registered citywide – the number of registered voters a record high for the city of Malden, which recorded its highest population ever in the last U.S. Census: 66,000 residents overall. Through the years, Rep. Donato has been at the forefront of historic and precedent-setting legislation on education, family rights, climate change and a comprehensive overhaul of our public health and mental health safety nets. He has been a leader in opening pathways and empowering our disenfranchised and marginalized user groups would be supported from financing and incentives in the historic Affordable Homes Act recently enacted by the Legislature and Healey-Driscoll Administration. In addition, the procommunities. He continues to lead on eliminating the wealth/ income divide, and was instrumental in the ballot placement of the “Fair Share Amendment,” providing critical resources to the Commonwealth’s education and transportation infrastructure. As a product of being raised in foster homes as a young boy, Rep. Donato has long been a champion of the children and adults involved in the Mass. foster care system, as well as children being raised by grandparents. He was also a chief sponsor of the major Massachusetts law against bullying in the Commonwealth. 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Motown Legend Thelma Houston, The Cover Girls, Brenda K. Starr, SNAP!, LaLa Brooks of Crystals headline the annual 3 Day Feast I t’s that time of year again when the streets of East Cambridge will come alive for the 99th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian THIS WEEKEND - September 6, 7 & 8 on Warren, Cambridge and Porter Streets in East Cambridge.The three-day fun family event features a wide variety of sweet and savory food, a beer garden, amusement rides, games, parades and music that spans four decades of dance, pop, and rock.Festivities begin on Friday at 6:00pm when Saints Cosmas and Damian accompanied by members of the Society, the North End Marching Band, and the faithful process from their permanent home at 17 Porter Street in East Cambridge to the outdoor chapel overlooking the festival concourse on Warren Street. At 7:00pm, a special healing service with the holy relics of Saints Cosmas and Damian and led by Monsignor Anthony Spinosa (formerly from East Camcontinuous entertainment, including Dom Catino’s Sounds of Sinatra show and New England’s internationally acclaimed vocal duo, P2. At 6:30pm Saints Cosmas bridge) from the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon will take place at the outdoor chapel. Warren Street Party Night will begin at 7:30pm with a performance by 1980's sensation SNAP! Featuring Thea Austin singing mega hits "I Got The Power", "Rhythm Is A Dancer" and more. Then 1990's icon Brenda K. Starr comes to the stage to sing her many top hits such as "I Still Believe", "What You See is What You Get", "Breakfast in Bed". In addition, MC Freddie B and Club Classic DJ Ricky (former STAR FM) will keep the night going and make sure everyone is dancing in the streets! On Saturday, the festivities begin at 1:00pm as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air around Cambridge, Porter, and Warren Streets, along with and Damian accompanied by members of the Society, the North End Marching Band, the award-winning Everett High School Marching Band and the faithful process from their permanent home at 17 Porter Street to the outdoor chapel. Beginning at 8:00pm, 1980’s hit machine The Original Cover Girls come to Cambridge and sing their many huge hits such as "Because of You", "Inside Outside", "Show Me", “We Can’t Go Wrong”, and “My Heart Skips a ma Houston takes the stage! She will be singing all her hits, including her #1 Billboard song and disco anthem "Don't Leave Me This Way", "Sunday Morning", and "Saturday Night". Don’t miss seeing this legend at our feast! The grand finale of the Feast on Beat”. Don't miss this high energy show!At 9:00pm Motown and Grammy Award Winning Legend direct from FOX-TV's Masked Singer, the iconic ThelSunday begins at 10:30am with an outdoor Mass in honor of the Healing Saints Cosmas and Damian on the Warren Street Stage. At 1:30pm the grand procession with the Saints, accompanied by the North End Marching Band, Northeast Marching Band, winds through the streets of East Cambridge and Somerville as it has for nearly 100 years. Don’t miss this highlight! Local favorites Stephen Savio and Seabreeze as well as Smokin’ Joe and his band entertain throughout the day as the food and fun flow through the streets. The parade arrives back on Warren Street at 7:00pm for a welcome back confetti celebration followed by a performance by the founding lead singer LaLa Brooks of the Crystals singing their huge hits from the 60's and 70's "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Then He Kissed Me", "Be My Baby" and more! Brooks was also the star of the Original Broadway Musical "Hair".In addition, parking is available in Twin City Plaza next to the feast all weekend. Come have a bite to eat, go on a ride, play a game, and enjoy all of our great free entertainment. See you at the Feast! For Feast and vendor information, call (617) 407-1256 or visit www. cosmas-and-damian.org. Sign up for the Youth Service & Engagement Program Dear Community, Sign up today for the Fall 2024 session of our Youth Service & Engagement Program (YSEP)! YSEP is a free, educational and volunteer program for students in grades ~6-12. The program runs for nine weeks on Zoom, every Sunday beginning on October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Students complete a volunteer service project, learn tangible ways to make a difference Spring 2024 YSEP students at their service project fundraiser in their community, and build skills they can use in their careers and future social justice and service work. Students will also learn from leaders in housing and health advocacy and hold discussions on what they learned. This is a great opportunity for students looking to complete volunteer service hours, or for any youth looking to give back. Learn more! Spring 2024 YSEP students & YSEP leaders at their program graduation Join this team of young leaders making a positive impact in their community. We can’t wait to meet you! With gratitude, The YSEP Team Katie Byers, Allison Wu, and Molly Abrahamson Questions? Email Katie at katiepbyers@gmail.com or Molly at mabrahamson@housingfamilies.org Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://Z7PKQE_L9BiJvWT_RnDZJYiycF39RkmydX1134RhsmY.`̰fw~1zH׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 11 First Annual Malden SeptemberFest Saturday, September 28 at City Hall Plaza M aplewood Event Services, in partnership with the City of Malden, is excited to present the fi rst annual Malden SeptemberFest on September 28, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at City Hall Plaza. In case of rain, the event will be held on September 29. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates Malden’s vibrant and diverse community, and all are welcome to attend! This city-sponsored festival will feature a variety of music, dance, artist demonstrations, an artisan market, and opportunities to learn about local community organizations and connect with neighbors and friends. The event will showcase exceptional local talent, including: • Debo Ray, a Grammynominated singer and composer with Haitian roots, performing original contemporary R&B, NeoSoul, and Pop songs from her upcoming album, along with Haitian music and popular covers. • Houngan Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire, leading an Afro-Haitian dance class. • Artists Gurleen Anand and Bhagyashree Lulay, will invite attendees to contribute to the creation of colorful Rangoli designs. • The popular puppet journalist Allegra, produced by Peter A. Cancilla of Vaudeville Pictures, will mingle with the crowd to delight attendees of all ages. Schedule of Activities: • 1:00 PM: First color added to the Rangoli design to signal the start of the festival • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Afro-Haitian Dance Class with Houngan Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Face Painting • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Debo Ray and Band: Originals, R&B, and Haitian Music • 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM: Rango• The ACS Quartet, performing a fusion of traditional Brazilian music and contemporary jazz. li Candle Lighting to mark the completion of the design and bless the festival Artwork on display at Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library is displaying artwork by Darion Breslau and Lisa Sears during the month of September. Darion Breslau started working with chain mail when he was 13 years old and hasn’t looked back since. His pieces are beautiful, whimsical and incredibly unique. Darion’s artwork can be seen in the main hallway, and an artist reception will be held on Monday, Sept 9, from 7-8 p.m. Lisa Sears works in watercolor, acrylic, collage and whatever mark-making tools are most needed; her goal has been to try everything, to repeat nothing and to go from complete abstraction to simplicity to hyper-fantastical as she considers diff erent aspects of a theme. The result of this on-going challenge is hundreds of small works. Her artwork can be seen inside the glass display case located near the teen area. Come by the library to see this artwork! • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: ACS Quartet Brazilian Jazz Fusion The primary goal of SeptemberFest is to spread joy and showcase the power of cultural expression as a uniting force. Business owners, nonprofit organizations, small groups, artists, and artisans are invited to sign up as vendors. For more details and to register for a spot, visit maplewood.events or contact Marcel G. Schwab, CEO of Maplewood Events Services at 781-324-6056. Artwork by Darion Breslau and Lisa Sears on display ׉ 7cassandra://MvhCQTvCuYi1nP3KLbwmkCGZcPKd0G_zq077S5VT5QY-`̰fw~1zIfw~1zH PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://uMKfWBysS9WzjmqCWMXB7HPCOE1GJJBci3toK_HyCkI`)׉ 7cassandra://UtzYoBbAJX4HKKWeSVdOKnHaCapDJiRSM8xjH0Tn5xc͐`J׉ 7cassandra://Dt5xSPPQVFBdonZyMeH4zYp-eOxf9ug1XGYfacOoEk0-`̰f|~1zט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://aIIuz0rS_tSKaAMnhlKP-ruFan4pSnlQR-29nc9TSjkpc`)׉ 7cassandra://WaVy0EwYRQjkn7si3NAcePS5QPqDFxNM7_1DfZJe1Nk͑`J׉ 7cassandra://PalcfjYxrsdDQAEhINKzGddZyKcNidpaXoV5ilaWfxM0:`̰f|~1z׉EPage 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 MOA & BRC's International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at Malden High School Special to The Advocate O n Saturday night, August 31, the Malden community and beyond showed up and showed up big at the annual Vigil to remember those lost to substance use disorder. Through the collaborative efforts of the City of Malden, Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) and The Bridge Recovery Center (BRC) – along with countless volunteers – a moving evening of tributes, memorials and solemn walks took place as Malden joined others around the world in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day is held on August 31 every year and, according to its website it “is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.” The universal theme for this year was “Together we can” – “highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.” Those in attendance at Malden’s Vigil wore purple shirts with the #TogetherWeCan hashtag on the back. A sea of purple walked from the steps of Malden High School’s Jenkins Building to the high school gallery for the ceremony. At the conclusion the crowd walked from the high school to City Hall, where they stood under the Pleasant Street bridge, which had been illuminated in purple; a remarkable sight. Malden Warming Center Director and Opioid Task Force Member Gerry Whetstone opened the event with prayer. Whetstone is the pastor at the First Church of the Nazarene in Malden and a longtime MOA supporter. He was followed with remarks from ardent supporters Mayor Gary Christenson and State Senator Jason Lewis, who have steadfastly committed to supporting the recovery efforts of the entire Malden community for many years. The lineup of speakers included MOA Board of Directors President Paul Hammersley, MOA Board Vice President Dana Brown, The Bridge Recovery Center Director Jessica Lanneville and Bridge members Erin Montgomery and Sean Shuemate. The themes of loss of life, hope for recovery and the relentless commitment to the work of recovery resonated with each of them. There were tears of pain and joy during the speeches. Keynote speaker Cindy Robillard commanded the room with her heartfelt story of the loss of her son, the pain of stigma, the importance of community and her hope for others. Near the end of the event, the names of those lost to substance use disorder were read by community volunteers and BRC staff members as Paul Hammersley struck a bell once for each person. Throughout the evening a collage of photos of those lost was scrolling on the screen at the front of the room. At the conclusion of the Vigil, Andrea Tracey’s rendition of “Amazing Grace” was both solemn and hopeful. The group walked to City Hall, escorted by Malden Police, for a final act of solidarity where a photo was taken under the Bridge, which was illuminated in purple. MOA President Paul Hammersley would like to give special thanks to the MOA Board of Directors, BRC staff and community volunteers for their collective efforts in organizing and implementing such a special event. Lisa, Bella and Paul Hammersley and Mayor Gary Christenson. MOA Board of Directors President Paul Hammersley talked about the need to continue the fight. Andra Tracey sang a beautiful rendition of “How Great Thou Art” at City Hall. Onlookers at Malden City Hall took a moment in prayer. Dave, Dave Tina, Dave, Sam and Jodi listened to Pastor Gerry Whetstone lead people in prayer at City Hall. The Bridge Recovery Center Director Jessica Lanneville shared a message of hope. Cindy Robillard was the featured speaker; she shared about her beautiful Joseph. Mayor Gary Christenson led the way on the march around the school into the gallery. Sean Shuemate shared part of his story. (Photos courtesy of MOA) MOA Board of Directors Vice President Dana Brown shared a few words at the event. ׉ 7cassandra://Dt5xSPPQVFBdonZyMeH4zYp-eOxf9ug1XGYfacOoEk0-`̰fw~1zJ׉EXTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 13 Everyone gathered on the steps of Malden High School before the event started. Casey and Brayden at City Hall after the Vigil Mayor Gary Christenson assured everyone that we will continue battling the disease of addiction. Erin Montgomery shared a bit of her story. After the event Jessica and Charlie led the way on the walk to City Hall. Erin embraced a person on the way into the Vigil. Kenny was passing out flowers to all who attended the event. Everyone joined hands during a prayer to start off the event. Quite a crowd showed up for the march. There was a beautiful balloon set up to walk through on the way into the courtyard. Over 200 people showed up for the Vigil. 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PROTECT CATS AND DOGS 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: https://massterlist.com/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2024 session through August 30. The Senate has held 150 roll calls so far in the 2024 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Thirty-six (90 percent) of the current 40 senators did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records. Four (10 percent) of the 40 senators missed one or more roll calls. It is a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Current Senate President Karen Spilka follows that tradition and only voted on 28 (18.7 percent) of the 150 roll calls while not voting on 122 (81.3 percent) of them. Sen. Mike Rush (D-West Roxbury) missed 14 roll calls for a roll call attendance record of 90.6 percent. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) missed three roll calls resulting in a 98 percent roll call attendance record. Sen. Liz Miranda (D-Boston) missed one roll call resulting in a 99.3 percent roll call attendance record. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted Rush, Barrett and Miranda asking why they missed some roll calls. Here are their responses: Sen. Mike Rush: “I am one of three members of the Senate who are active reservists. On April 25th, June 6th and June 13th, I was on orders with the United States Navy and as a result was unable to participate in roll call votes during session. I had submitted letters to the Clerk of the Senate to be included in the Senate Journal stating this fact and recording how I would have voted had I been present.” Sen. Mike Barrett: “I was drafting the Senate's climate bill, exacting work that occasionally had me missing a roll call.” Sen. Liz Miranda: “I missed one roll call because I actually came late into the chamber, from my office while dealing with an emergency constituent issue. I submitted a letter when I arrived moments after.” SENATORS’ 2024 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2024 The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Jason Lewis 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (S 1666) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow public safety personnel with impaired health, presumed to have suffered in the line of duty, to submit an affidavit attesting that he or she did undergo a physical examination on entry into service, if their employer failed to maintain such records. "Public safety personnel like police and firefighters that are injured in the line of duty or suffer illness due to their occupation shouldn't have to jump through hoops or navigate red tape if their employer fails to maintain proper medical records documenting their service,” said sponsor Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough).“I am proud to have filed this legislation to help relieve public safety officials of the undue burden of proving an occupational presumption when through no fault of their own, their medical re(S 2908) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any puppies and kittens under eight weeks old. Violators would be fined $100 per animal. When the animal is more than eight weeks old, the outright ban is lifted and replaced with a section that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any dogs or cats at specified outdoor locations, such as flea markets and roadsides. This prohibition would not apply to the transfer of a dog or cat by, or to, a shelter, animal control or animal rescue; or to the display of a dog or cat as part of a state or county fair exhibition, a 4-H program or similar exhibition or educational program. Violators would be fined $50 per animal for a first offense, $100 for a second offense and $300 for a third and subsequent offenses. “Passing this legislation would represent an end to the supply-and-demand relationship between Massachusetts and puppy mills and give these animals a better opportunity at finding a home,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), a sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “I am a longtime supporter of animal protection issues, even before I ran for Senate. I have co-sponsored many animal protection bills and I am focused on protecting animals as some of the most vulnerable members of our society. All animals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and I am proud to be a voice for animal rights on Beacon Hill.” "As an animal lover I have been proud to support animal welfare legislation throughout my legislative career including sponsoring [this bill],” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield), another sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “At the most fundamental level this bill seeks to prevent a variety of health issues among dogs and cats because they were prematurely separated from their mother or sold at inappropriate locations such as along the side of a road. I am thrilled that this bill is currently being considered by the House of Representatives following its passage in the Senate a few weeks ago.” The bill still needs additional approval by both the House and Senate prior to it going to Gov. Maura Healey for her signature. RENAME THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION (S 2941) – The Senate approved legislation that would rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, a change that supporters say will better and properly define the agency’s role in supporting residents with disabilities to live independently. In April, the House approved a different version of the bill and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. Supporters said the name change reflects the intention of the commission to empower individuals living with disabilities and move away from outdated terminology as the office undergoes broad changes toward a more expansive model for disability employment services and independent living. They noted that the legislation also removes offensive terminology in current Massachusetts law referring to people with disabilities. “This legislation is not just a name change but a mission enhancement,” said Sen. Nick Collins, Senate Chair of the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. “By defining the commonwealth’s response now with emphasis on the abilities of our citizens, we are taking the MassAbility Commission in a new proactive, positive direction to better serve the community’s needs.” “This historic legislation represents the state's commitment to propelling the disability movement forward,” said Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commissioner Toni Wolf. “Language has the power to shape people and culture, tackle stigmas, biases and stereotypes. For too long, the words we’ve used have not reflected the strengths, resilience and determination of the disability community. This legislation changes that. We are changing life in Massachusetts for the better, making it more equitable, accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.” “Every person has the right to live an independent and meaningful life regardless of ability, with the same access to work, housing and services that every resident deserves,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This name change reflects the strong work of MassAbility to deliver that access to every individual who works with them. In removing archaic laws, we are taking an important step toward making our laws reflective of the equitable commonwealth we continue to strive for.” LONG TERM CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING (H 5033) – The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a new version of a bill making changes to the state’s long term care and assisted living industry that supporters said will make sweeping reforms to these two industries and will take a powerful step toward delivering high quality and safe care for older residents across the state. The bill includes provisions related to basic health services administered in assisted living facilities and oversight of long-term care facilities, including creation of a program for the certification, training and oversight of certified medication aides who would be authorized to administer medications to residents of long-term care facilities; several new initiatives to recruit and retain a dedicated long-term care workforce; allowing assisted living residences to offer basic health services such as helping a resident administer drops, manage their oxygen or take a home diagnostic test; giving the Executive Office of Elder Affairs new powers to penalize non-compliance by allowing it to fine assisted living residences up to $500 per day; and authorizing the attorney general to file a civil action against a person who commits abuse, mistreatment or neglect of a patient or resident. Other provisions allow the Department of Public Health (DPH) to limit, restrict or revoke a longterm care facility’s license for cause, such as substantial or sustained failure to provide adequate care, substantial or sustained failure to comply with laws or regulations or lack of financial capacity to operate a facility; streamline the process for small house nursing homes to be licensed;direct DPH to establish and implement training and education programs on topics such as infection prevention and control, resident care plans and staff safety programs; and require long-term care facilities to develop individualized outbreak response plans to contain the spread of disease and ensure consistent communication with DPH, residents, families, and staff. The measure also would require each long-term care facility to provide staff training on the rights and care of LGBTQ+ older adults and older adults living with HIV; forbid any long-term care facility and its staff from discriminating based in whole or in part on a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status or HIV status, whether through the denial of admission, medical or non-medical care, access to restrooms or through room assignments. “This legislation couldn’t have come at a more critical time when more oversight and accountability are needed in longterm care,” said Rep. Tom Stanley (D-Waltham), House chair of the Committee on Elder Affairs. “[The bill] marks the first major legislative reform to our long term care and assisted living industries in over a quarter of a century. This legislation enhances both access to and quality of care in long-term care settings, tightens suitability standards for operators, strengthens supports for the long-term BHRC| SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://fn71Iw3qvdnwX_tgPwIys6oYQbGDfJQtWF6aFRg2WVY%_`̰fw~1zL׉E+THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 15 Malden legislators celebrate $750,000 grant to expand access to preschool in Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were pleased to announce that the Malden Public Schools have been awarded a $750,000 Commonwealth Preschool Partnerships Initiative (CPPI) Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). CPPI Implementation Grants are awarded for the purpose of expanding high-quality pre-kindergarten or preschool opportunities for three- and four-year-old children. “Access to high-quality, affordable early education enhances the cognitive and social-emotional development BHRC | FROM PAGE 14 care workforce and permanently allows assisted living residences to offer basic health services to their residents.” “This landmark legislation is the culmination of years of advocacy and collaboration among so many people committed to improving life for our family, friends and neighbors residing or working in long-term care, assisted living and the community,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), Senate chair of the Elder Affairs Committee. “There is always more work to do but we have agreed on policy that will surely have a positive impact on quality of care, transparency and oversight and planning for the future.” “This bill is an important step toward ensuring older adults receive the care they need to be safe and healthy,” said Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “Strengthening oversight of long-term care facilities, requiring infectious disease outbreak plans, improving licensing requirements and other reforms … will protect vulnerable patients and provide the commonwealth with the tools needed to enforce the standards for long term care facilities.” CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (S 2932) – The House last week gave initial approval to a bill, approved by the Senate in July, that would allow victims of child sexual abuse to file a civil suit, any time after the abuse took place, against an individual who sexually abused a minor or negligently supervised a person who sexually abused a minor. This would replace current law that places a statute of limitations which limits the time period during which a victim is allowed to sue, to the later of either 35 years after the abuse or seven of young children, enables parents to work and improves families’ economic well-being, and helps employers that are struggling with workforce shortages,” said Senator Lewis, who serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education. “I’m thrilled that Malden is receiving this sizable state grant to continue its efforts expanding access to high-quality preschool for Malden families.” “As a long-standing advocate for early education, I am very proud about the CPPI Implementation Grant, which will significantly expand high quality pre-kindergarten education opportunities,” said Representative Donato. “Early education years after discovery of damages relating to the abuse, with both timeframes beginning to run when the minor turns 18. Prior to 2014, the law allowed even less time to file a suit. The statute of limitations was limited to three years after a victim turned 18. That law was changed by the Legislature in 2014 to reflect current law. When the Senate first approved the bill on July 31, sponsor Sen. Joan Loverly (D-Salem) said, "Back in 2014, we passed a statute of limitations for civil claims of child sexual abuse that would allow claims up to 35 years after the victim turned 18, or until 53 years old. I questioned then, and over the last decade, what was the magic number of 53, and I couldn't find one. I couldn't find that answer. So I decided to dig in, to talk to advocates, to talk to survivors, to talk to the public safety [officials]." Lovely continued, "I want to thank all of the survivors in and out of my district who have come to me, including colleagues, who disclosed to me that at some point in their life they were sexually abused, but they choose not to come forward and disclose because of how painful it is. It really is lifelong pain and trauma." The bill is a "great thing" for survivors in Massachusetts, said Sandi Johnson, senior legislative policy counsel at the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. "We believe that survivors should have access to justice, regardless of when they're able to access that justice,”said Johnson. “Eliminating that statute of limitations puts the focus back on whether or not there's enough evidence, rather than just arbitrary timelines. Trauma is not a timeline and can't be governed is the foundation for life-long learning and success. We must continue to ensure more families and children have access to the resources they need during these formative years. “I’m delighted that Malden is a recipient of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative. As an educator, I know how important access to high-quality early education is for children and families,” said Representative Ultrino. “Through this grant, Malden is able to continue its efforts to ensure our youngest students are receiving affordable, high-quality education.” “As a former public school teacher, education attorney, and mother to two, I know how by a timeline." Reps. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and John Lawn (D-Watertown) who filed earlier versions of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on this bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “We all have an important role to play in protecting civil rights, particularly at a time when societal divisions and political polarization have resulted in decreased civility and increased intolerance. The Healey-Driscoll Administration remains focused on developing and supporting the programs, policies and initiatives that strengthen Massachusetts’ ability to uphold our values and embrace our differences.” ---Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy on the Healey administration’s convening a statewide Civil Rights Symposium for 200 law enforcement officers to promote justice, equity and civil rights protections for all Bay State residents and visitors. “One of my first commitments as governor was to launch this assessment across our administration with the goal of applying an equity lens to everything we do. If we want to break down barriers to accessing government service and ensure we are reaching every community, we need to be able to measure what’s working well and what needs improvement – and then we need to act.” ---Gov. Healey upon releasing a report on equity assessment which analyzed how each state agency can improve equity, accessibility and accountability. “We are thrilled and honored to be recognized once again by The invaluable this continuous investment in early education is. Investment in early education and care has been my top state priority,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “This grant program will ensure continued access to early education and support our children on a path of life-long learning, more essential than ever in building resiliency. I am elated to see Malden Public Schools receive this funding to support families and young learners.” “Thank you to our State Delegation for prioritizing the importance of this program!” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “Education is the key to success and this investment proPrinceton Review. This ranking is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire Umass Dining team, who are committed to delivering an outstanding dining experience for our students every day. We believe that good food is essential to the well-being of our community, and we will continue to push the boundaries of what campus dining can be.” ---Ken Toong, assistant vice chancellor of Umass Auxiliary Enterprises, which includes Umass Dining, on Umass Amherst being rated number 1, for the 8th consecutive year, by The Princeton Review’s list of Best Campus Food, for its exceptional campus dining experience. “Today, the Massachusetts Republican Party is standing against the veil of secrecy and the obstructionist efforts of the HealeyDriscoll administration and the Democratic supermajority. We stand with the Massachusetts press corps in declaring: enough is enough. The public deserves transparency. Release the details on the vendors profiting from this crisis and the public safety issues affecting our communities. On behalf of Massachusetts residents, we are demanding accountability.” ---Massachusetts Republican Party Chair, Amy Carnevale, upon submitting FOIA requests for documents she says might expose $1 billion in Secret Migrant Crisis Spending as well as detailed information on 600 incidents involving police, fire and medical emergencies in state-funded emergency housing. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the vides young students with the early experiences needed to build a strong foundation for later school success.” The City of Malden initially received a $50,000 CPPI Planning grant in 2022. In 2023, the city received a $750,000 CPPI Implementation grant, and it is now receiving an additional $750,000 state grant to continue and expand the work already underway. CPPI grants help foster partnerships between public K-12 school districts and community-based, EEC-licensed early education programs in order to expand access to high-quality preschool for young children and support the diverse needs of families. 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 August 26-30. the House met for a total of one hour and 15 minutes and the Senate met for a total of three hours and 50 minutes. Mon. August 26 House11:01 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Tues.August 27 No House session No Senate session Wed. August 28 No House session No Senate session Thurs. August 29 House11:00 a.m. to 11:56a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to3:01 p.m. Fri. August 30 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 ׉ 7cassandra://s5fbwJ3hS1LHIosS50dHPJyOpuzL_IhjO92tjtqMOPw&`̰fw~1zMfw~1zL PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://FIQReIOdQWAd3a8ahoFrSKk53JJo4itEIBptoThA39o`)׉ 7cassandra://9aIy8HHe96unrm4Lrfl1LVbbHPhAXG4MFJHAYM2Zt7w͎`J׉ 7cassandra://OCH6dQX8JNgNQ5qDNm-KHW8v-snYN9-X-jMu3_-v9do,1`̰f~~1zט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://32nAzxoJ36iMkQ6IdMbk3Qx8Jrddit26SIfBipmZXBo:`)׉ 7cassandra://_t2KdoVH5mWIczHyMurVCMHk6Z3PM6YTXGOCeXmqPo4͚s`J׉ 7cassandra://RTwZ_80KvYlLqYx7mDJ647_AHwudySQtXi1umYnfWBY-`̰f~~1zנf~~1z)9ׁHhttp://advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉ESPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 LET’S GO, MALDEN! Malden Athletic Director Charlie Conefrey excited about 2024-25 School Year By Charlie Conefrey T he long wait is over! It’s time to run, pass, tackle and kick again. Don’t forget drive, putt and trudge across any of a number of local fairways. It seems like just yesterday we were beaming with pride for our seven Spring Season MIAA State Tournament teams as well as our four Greater Boston League Champions – the most league title-winners in a single athletic season in decades! But the season has changed again and Fall Sports are here for Malden High School, and it is certainly an exciting time of year for all of us. Fall season is always one of the most exciting seasons and brings the most anticipation since it comes right along with the start of a new school year. We are very appreciative to all of the hard work our teams, players, coaches, families, ATs and support staff have put into preparing for this season – and the school year overall – and wish success and good luck to all our Fall Season teams. Most of our teams will compete “for real” starting this week and next, and from all indications this could be a very interesting and successful season. The best barometer for speculating about some gains in the win-loss column for our Fall Teams is player participation numbers. From Football to Soccer to Cross Country, our rosters are up, up and up! Malden High Athletics counts close to 60 players suiting up for our Football season opener next week versus Lynn Tech (Thursday, September 12). Boys Soccer had nearly 100 players at tryouts and will feature three large, talented levels of varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams. Cross country for both boys and girls have a lot of new faces; girls soccer is growing in numbers; and girls volleyball continues to be one of our more popular sports, school-wide. Altogether, we have over 250 student-athletes on the fields, courses and in the gym this fall. That’s fantastic! We are now starting to reap the benefits of the concerted efforts we have made these past several years to encourage Malden High School and middle school students to get out there and play for one of our Golden Tornado teams. We thank all and the Malden Recreation Department. It has been a real “Team” effort, and we could not have done it without everyone working together. Another “plus” this season has been the conscientious manner in which the wide majority of our student-athletes “took care of business” with their Final Forms registration and all that goes with it. As we enter the third school year using Final Forms exclusively, we are finally starting to see lots of positive progress. We wish good luck to all of Charlie Conefrey Director of Wellness, Athletics & PE Malden Public Schools who have played a role, including those inside our school district, the Golden Tornado Club our Fall Teams as their regular season openers arrive. Girls Volleyball already opened up with a win. Girls Soccer opened on Thursday, and Football comes on September 12, among others. After a productive preseason it will be great to get out and compete against our fellow Greater Boston League opponents and non-league teams on our schedules. It has taken a combined effort of everyone inMalden High Girls Volleyball opened their season on Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Everett on the road. Malden stayed on the road at Dracut High in a non-league game on Thursday. Malden’s home opener is Wednesday, September 11 at 5:15 p.m. vs. Chelsea. (Courtesy/Malden HS Athletics) volved to get to this point, and we thank all who have contributed to make this Fall Season launch possible. Good luck to all of our teams, coaches and support staff! GO MALDEN! Malden High School Varsity Field Hockey opens its season on Monday, September 9 at Pine Banks Park versus non-leaguer Saugus. ׉ 7cassandra://OCH6dQX8JNgNQ5qDNm-KHW8v-snYN9-X-jMu3_-v9do,1`̰fw~1zN׉E6THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 17 Malden football impresses in final tune-up of preseason Tornado squad readies for Sept. 12 opener with solid scrimmage showing against BC High By Steve Freker N o points. None. Nada. That’s always music to a head coach’s ears, especially in a preseason final tune-up versus a quality opponent. “They did not score against our first team and we met some good challenges,” Malden High Head Coach Witche Exilhomme emphatically noted after his Tornados’ performance Friday night, “and that’s a very good Division 1 team over there.” Coach Exilhomme was pointing across the field toward the BC High Eagles, who came to Macdonald Stadium Friday night securely nestled in everyone’s Top 20 preseason poll, in the Top 10 in some. As far as the Malden coach was concerned, his team was right there with them on Friday. “We played very aggressively on defense and it’s something we have not shown against [this opponent] in the three years we have been facing them [in the preseason],” the fourthyear Malden head coach said, in reference to the Eagles. “We made some defensive key plays against some very skilled offensive guys tonight.” Malden does not have a “Week 1A” start like some MIAA teams this weekend, but instead opens its regular season next week, with a home game versus nonleague opponent Lynn Vocational Tech on Thursday, September 12. That’s just fine with Coach Exilhomme. “We can use the [extra] week to clean some things up and to get some more good reps on both sides of the ball,” the former Malden High and American International College (AIC) standout said. Offensively, Malden met some stiff opposition from a big, physical and quick BC High defense and did not make many yards early on. Malden did get some first downs in the second part of the scrimmage on runs by senior captain Earl Fevrier, a 6-2, 250 H-back, and a couple of pass completions by junior quarterback Billy Gavin to various targets, including senior Brayan Jose twice. Spearheading the defense were senior captains James Hyppolite and Kevin Exilhomme, along with defensive end Daniel Oliveira and Dwayne Saintvil. Junior defensive back Matthew Candelario Da Costa made some nice hits and tackles later in the scrimmage session. *** TORNADO WARNINGS: Malden will have a pair of freshmen making their collegiate debuts this weekend when offensive lineman Jerrell Calixte (6-3, 298 lbs.) steps on the field for Division 2 AIC in a noon Saturday home game versus Shippensburg State; and Karl Lange (5-11, 225), a linebacker, plays for Fitchburg State University at home vs. Dean College (noon start) Saturday. Both were Malden High co-capSCRAMBLING: Junior quarterback Billy Gavin scrambled down the sideline looking for an open man against BC High on Friday. (Courtesy/Malden HS Athletics) GOOD WORK, TORNADOS: Malden Head Coach Witche Exilhomme was pleased with the performance of his team in the final scrimmage action versus BC High. (Courtesy/Malden HS Athletics) BREAKING IT DOWN: Malden High Head Coach Witche Exilhomme breaks down some play calls during a stop in the action. tains last season and 2024 MHS graduates... Another Malden High grad is now punting for Division 1 Merrimack College: former Malden High placekicker Ronald Juarez, a sophomore. Juarez hit the game-winning field goal – twice – for MalTALKING IT OVER: Malden High Head Coach Witche Exilhomme talked it over with senior captain and quarterback Aidan Brett (left) and junior quarterback Billy Gavin (right) during Friday’s final scrimmage against Boston College High. den High in Thanksgiving Day wins over Medford, in 2018 and 2019. 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This area of the tax law has become more and more complicated. The Secure Act involved major tax legislation relating to RMDs when dealing with beneficiaries other than spouses, minor children, beneficiaries less than 10 years younger than the decedent IRA owner and disabled or chronically ill beneficiaries, who are referred to as eligible beneficiaries. The other group of beneficiaries is referred to as ineligible designated beneficiaries (i.e. the non-spouse, et al beneficiaries). An example would be your child. Under the old rule, a child could stretch out the RMDs over his or her life expectancy. This would allow for great tax efficiency as the distributions could be stretched out over 20, 30 or even 40 years. Under the Secure Act, your child is required to deplete the IRA account within 10 years following the year of your death. This is a massive change in tax law. The new regulations now make it clear that if you reached your Required Beginning Date (RBD) at the time of your death, meaning you had already reached the age where you are required to begin taking your RMDs, your child would not only be required to deplete the account by the end of the 10th year following your death, your child would also have to begin taking annual distributions from this IRA account in years 1 through 9, with RMD calculations based upon his or her own life expectancy. This was unclear in the IRS’ previously proposed regulations. In the event you had not reached your RBD and were not required to begin taking your RMDs, your child would not have to take any distributions during years 1 through 9. However, the entire IRA account would have to be completely depleted by the end of the 10th year following the year of your death. It should be noted, that depending on one’s tax position, it may very well be beneficial to actually withdraw funds from the IRA account ratably over that 10 year period to reduce Uncle Sam’s tax bite allowing you to remain in a lower federal tax bracket. The IRS has waived RMDs with respect to inherited IRA’s for calendar years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. However, the RMDs must commence in calendar year 2025. If you inherited an IRA from someone who died in 2020, the account would still have to be depleted by the end of 2030, notwithstanding the fact that RMDs are not required to be taken until 2025. This rule would not apply to surviving spouses and other eligible beneficiaries. These rules are complicated to say the least. There are different rules applying to estates and conduit Trusts that have been named beneficiaries of IRA accounts. 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. T Friends of the Malden River Upcoming Events he next regular Monday meeting of Friends of the Malden River is September 9th from 6:30-8:00.We will meet at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) on 195 Canal Street, Malden.Please enter CHA through the main entrance by the largest parking lot.The community conference room is past the open double doors; take a left and the room is to the left.There will be signs to guide you. Karl Alexander, Mystic River Watershed Association Greenways Project Manager will be joining us for this meeting. The Malden River Greenway is a critical link for the Mystic River Greenway for the 25-mile loop around the watershed. Also, as we celebrate the upcoming Malden River Works Waterfront Park ground-breaking in early 2025, we appreciate what an important keystone this park will be for public access to the Malden River. We will explore and discuss effective ways of picking up where we left off in creating a vibrant public Malden River Greenway. The Open Space Recreation Plan + ART! Survey is open. The survey will be open for 50 days. Please take some time to fill out the survey.Here is the link for the English version: https://mapc.az1.qualtrics. com/jfe/form/SV_1NgVCAcICVInQ0K?Q_Language=EN https://mapc.ma/osrp_english Please feel free to comment on the lack of public access to the Malden River.Urge the City of Malden to work with the property owners bordering the Malden River to encourage a vibrant river bank for Community Members. Upcoming Events include: Saturday, September 14th 10:00AM-12:00PM: Malden River Neighborhood Cleanup with Idle Hands Craft Ales.All volunteers will earn free entry to the Oktoberfest celebration the day - Loads of fun! Thursday, September 19th - 10:00-4:00the Canoe Mobile OBITUARIES Mary (Vietri) Mavilio Of Malden. Entered into eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 30 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 97 years old. Mary was born in Boston and lived in Everett for a while and resided in Malden for most of her life. Dear daughter of the late Raffaele and Elena (DiNapoli) Vietri. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Mavilio. Dear and devoted mother of Joseph Mavilio of Saugus, David A. Mavilio of Everett, Peter J. Mavilio and his wife, Shanna of Saugus and Ellen M. Fulchini and her husband, Vincent of Malden. Devoted sister of Theresa Anzuoni of Wakefield, Joanne Rauseo of Saugus, Elaine Vietri of Saugus and the late Dora DeGuglielmo and Rita Anzuoni. Loving Nana of Emma R. Fulchini, Sophia L. Mavilio and Isabelle C. Mavilio. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Mary’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett, Wednesday, Sept. 4. Her funeral was from the funeral home on Thursday followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, Everett. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Contributions in Mary’s memory to Catholic TV, P.O. Box 9196, 34 Chestnut St., Watertown, MA 02471 would be sincerely appreciated, as this channel brought her much comfort these last few years. Francis McFarland Passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. He was 65 years old. Born and raised in Malden & a graduate of Malden High School. He was a dedicated coach for Malden little league and pop warner teams. Francis was the beloved son of the late Francis & Mary (Harrington) McFarland. He was the loving father of Drew McFarland, Devin McFarland, Ryan McFarland and Sean McFarland all of Malden. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Interment will be private. Family, Relatives & Friend's respectfully invited to attend. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma arrives at River's Edge Park in Medford.We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help with our workshop.Canoemobile is a “floating classroom” that brings students out on local waterways in 24-foot Voyageur 10-person canoes to learn about science, history, geography, and culture. The program will have both on water as well as on land content. Video attached here : Date and Location to be confirmed:October 3rd - Save Our Raptors with the Mass Audubon.This will be a kickoff public meeting as to how the City of Malden can tackle and effectively manage its rat population without poisons.These poisons kill important predators of small rodents: Owls, Hawks, Eagles, and other mammals including domestic Dogs and Cats.We can do better - Let's learn how. Thank you and see you on Sept 9th at Cambridge Health Alliance - 195 Canal Street, Malden at 6:30. ׉ 7cassandra://7LBG_Ox4YWZn4VzVX0KzeuyXGJLnd-2U-WdKLknq2qY+`̰fw~1zP׉E%THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 Page 19 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 of time since 1980’s pop culture. Yes, Facebook. First, I have a virtual coff ee with the Offi cial City of Malden page for breaking Malden news. Always good to hear from Malden’s elected offi cials/ public servants who use common sense and sound judgement, especially in these trying times. Always with the good and welfare of all citizens in mind. Never dividing, always uniting. Thank you, Mayor Christenson, CSO Ron Hogan, Police Chief Molis, City Controller Chuckie Ranaghan and Department of Public Works Director Bobby Knox. I then troll over to ‘Malden Politics’ to see what sort of mischief Neil Kinnon is up to these days. Amusing and farcical at the same time. Pre-pandemic I loved to see what 5-star restaurant or exotic vacation Malden Police Offi cer George MacKay, his lovely wife Lisa, and faithful dog Marley were down with. Great Malden power couple (trio?) that family. Marley being the ‘First Pup of Edgeworth.’ I search out Cathy Leblanc’s page for the meme of the day. Always puts a smile on my (at times) dour face. On to ‘Malden, back in the day...’ for the latest fascinating post by both El Aenor or Dana Smith. Consistently gob smacked by those two and the wicked awesome research they have contributed to that wonderful page. Malden salutes you both! As a point of pride, I avoid any of the major news outlet sites that may report news of a certain cockwomble who would wreak havoc with my blood pressure if allowed to. Instead, M.H.S. 1967 graduate and local political king maker Michael Goldman’s point of view is pure gold! And he is on steady fi re lately. He has a lot of ‘low hanging fruit’ as they say, to work with. Lastly, but certainly not leastly (again, don’t bother, I know that is not a word) I delight in the knowledge that I am not seeing the political pabulum/ poison that some of my ‘friends’ have posted. Blocked! I could go on and on but for now, fuhgeddaboudit.” —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate and can be reached at PeteL39@aol. com for comments, compliments or criticisms. Malden Housing Authority MHA #082624 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Malden Housing Authority (“MHA”) requests competitive sealed proposals from qualified offerors to provide Laundry Room Services, Equipment & Maintenance to the MHA at ten (10) locations throughout the city of Malden, MA for an initial period of one year with MHA having an option, in its sole discretion, to extend said contract upon the original terms thereof for up to four (4) additional one (1) consecutive year terms. Proposals will be received until: 2:00 P.M., October 17, 2024, delivered to: Malden Housing Authority, BID No.: MHA#082624, Reception Office, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148. Bid documents may be obtained on 9/9/24 by request made to Ed Fahey at the address listed above, or email to: efahey@maldenhousing.org. Please Reference RFP - MHA# 082624 in your request. The MHA’s Procurement Policy, MA General Laws c.30B, sec. 6 and the provisions of 24 CFR 85.36 regarding competitive proposals shall govern the award of this contract. The initial term of this contract shall extend from November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025, with MHA having an option, at its sole discretion, to extend up to four (4) additional one (1) consecutive fiscal year (11/1 – 10/31) terms. The MHA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is in its best interest. Award of the contract is subject to appropriations and approval by the MHA Board of Commissioners. September 06, 2024 INVITATION FOR BID CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. c.30 from Vendors for: ATHLETIC TRANSPORTATION MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday September 10, 2024. Sealed Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 at the City of Malden Controller’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden MA 02148. Bids will not be accepted nor may submitted bids be corrected, modified or withdrawn after the deadline for bids. Following the deadline for bids, all bids received within the time specified will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B. All City of Malden bids are available by request. If applicable Addenda’s will be emailed to the contact information provided. Award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidder providing the lowest cost. Any bidder not providing unit prices for all line items within the Itemized Price Sheet may be deemed non-responsive and may therefore be rejected. Accordingly, one award may occur under this contract. Bidders are required to bid on every item in order to be deemed responsive. The City will reject any and all bids in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. In the event that any person wishes to attend a bid opening or pre-bid meeting if any, accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons requiring assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city of Malden’s ADA Coordinator, Maria Luise, at least two business days in advance of the meeting: 781-397-7000, Ext. 2005 or mluise@cityofmalden.org. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller September 06, 2024 avy eniior avvy S iorn oro a y avvyavy iori by Jim Miller How to Find Legal Help When You Can’t Afford a Lawyer Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors? I believe I need some professional legal help but have limited income and very little savings. Almost 70 Dear Almost, Whether you need help drawing up a will or a contract, or you’re facing some sort of legal jeopardy or dilemma, hiring an attorney can be expensive. Most lawyers today charge anywhere between $100 and $300 an hour. Fortunately, there are a number of diff erent programs and organizations that off er free legal advice and may help you fi nd a free or low-cost attorney. Here’s where look for help in your area. Legal Aid: Directed by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid provides free legal assistance to low-income people of all ages. Each community program will diff er slightly in the services they off er and income qualifi cations. Visit LSC.gov/fi nd-legal-aid to locate a program near you. LawHelp: Powered by Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofi t organization, LawHelp.org is a terrifi c resource that will help you locate free legal aid near you, get answers to your legal questions and even fi ll out legal documents. These free services are for people with low to moderate incomes. Free Legal Answers: This is an online program created by the American Bar Association that matches low-income clients with volunteer lawyers who agree to provide brief answers online for free. This service will not answer criminal law questions and it’s not available in every state. See ABAfreelegalanswers.org to look for a program in your state. Senior Legal Hotlines: There are around 30 states that off er senior legal hotlines, where all seniors over age 60 have access to free legal advice over the telephone. To fi nd out if this service is available in your state, go to ProSeniors.org and click on “Resources,” followed by “U.S. Senior Legal Hotline Directory.” Senior Legal Services: Coordinated by the Administration on Aging, this service may off er free or low-cost legal advice, legal assistance or access to legal representation to people over the age of 60. Your Area Agency on Aging can tell you what’s available in your community. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get your local number. Local Law Schools: More than 200 university law schools across the country have pro bono programs that off er free legal assistance provided by law students, who are supervised by their professors. See AmericanBar.org/groups/center-pro-bono – scroll down and click on “Directory of Law School Public Interest and Pro Bono Programs” to locate a program near you. Pension Rights Center: This is a nonprofi t consumer organization that provides free legal assistance for problems with pension, 401(k) or other retirement plans. Go to PensionRights.org/fi nd-help to search for help in your state. Stateside Legal: For military members, veterans, and their families, StatesideLegal.org provides access to free legal information and legal assistance in your area. National Disability Rights Network: This is a nonprofi t membership organization that provides legal assistance to people with disabilities through their Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program. If you are disabled, visit NDRN.org to fi nd help in your state. Other Options: If you can’t get help from one of these programs, or fi nd that you aren’t eligible, another option is to contact your state or local bar association to see if there are any volunteer lawyer projects in your area or if they can refer you to a low-fee lawyer. 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COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $74,900 •BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HUGE DOUBLE LEVEL YARD. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDE NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT, NEW SIDING AND SKIRTING, NEW OIL TANK AND HOT WATER, NEWER ROOF, & SHED NEW AC .THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM, AND CAN BE CONVERTED BACK TO 2 BEDROOM PEABODY $169,900 •VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND UPDATED UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK. LARGE PORCH AND DECK, SHED GREAT LEVEL YARD, NEWER FLOORING AND WINDOWS. LAUNDRY HOOK UP SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. PEABODY $159,900 •BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME PRE CONSTRUCTION LOCATED IN SHADY OAKS PARK . BEAUTIFUL AND CONVENIENT REDEVELOPMENT. LOT OF QUALITY FEATURES AND UPGRADES THROUGHOUT. LAUNDRY, PROPANE HEAT NICE YARD DANVERS $179,900 •BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF OF ROUTE 114 MUST BE SEEN. UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHINY HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE CORNER DOUBLE LOT 2 YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY PEABODY $174,900 •TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 •SUPER MAINTAINED YOUNG UNIT WITH MANY EXTRAS AND MANY UPDATES, FIREPELACE LIVING ROOM, 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE LOT WITH 4 CAR PARKING, NEW DOORS, WINDOWS AND WATER HEATER. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, NEW REEDS FEERY SHED, AND SO MUCH MORE PEABODY $209,900 •SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $239,900 •DOUBLE WIDE UNIT WITH APPROXIMATELY 1250 SQFT OF LIVING AREA. 4 BEDROOM LOCATED IN DESIRABLE OAK LEDGE CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 HEIGHTS COOPERATIVE PARK PEABODY $250,000 RENTAL CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FIRST FLOOR THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT. FEATURES INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WHITE CABINET KITCHEN WITH WALK IN PANTRY. GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS. TWO CAR PARKING. COIN OP LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT. NO SMOKING. CATS ONLY. PEABODY $3,100 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 ׉ 7cassandra://EP5k78k0eWdalAjEsfAVGfZC8_kSmSrt8gLs9jokS80(`̰fw~1zUfw~1zT PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://VIoMNsr7V601zVFVpHSllbgToIOnBvEt7Nnwrgsa07Qi`)׉ 7cassandra://e2hnm-gPQFxcnovMHQLN8CihthirpZmika0-3mA_JI0͍`J׉ 7cassandra://RYWu8BCbRuuCJ4QBsNia6L8Bfo9Yxu52GvqvYlXXhaY+`̰f~1z׉EmPage 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2024 FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR ATTORNEYS, ARCHITECTS, PLUMBERS, CONTRACTORS, ELECTRICIANS, ETC…. PRICE INCLUDES EVERYTHING INCLUDING WI-FI. WITH WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS & WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOMES ON A QUIET SIDE-STREET. ALL THE CONVENIENCES OF A SINGLE FAMILY WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF CARING FOR A BIG YARD. 1ST FLOOR OFFERS WHITE KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, ISLAND AND QUARTZ. COUNTERS. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/DINING AREA, HALF BATH, SLIDER OFF OF LIVING ROOM TO A PRIVATE DECK. HW FLOORS THROUGHOUT. 2ND FLOOR OFFERS SPACIOUS PRIMARY WITH WALK-IN CLOSET AND CUSTOM BATH. 2 MORE SIZABLE BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH COMPLETE THIS FLOOR. LOWER LEVEL IS AN OPEN CONCEPT FINISHED AREA WITH A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY. C/A. ONE CAR GARAGE UNDER. NO CONDO FEES! SAUGUS $649,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMING SOON COMING SOON- SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE ON THE LOWELL LINE. THIS HOME OFFERS AN EAT-IN KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE LIVING ROOM, AND A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. SLIDER TO SMALL DECK AND YARD AREA. PETS WELCOMED. DRACUT CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 BUILDABLE LOT SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 79,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME. COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $74,900 • BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HUGE DOUBLE LEVEL YARD. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDE NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT, NEW SIDING AND SKIRTING, NEW OIL TANK AND HOT WATER, NEWER ROOF, & SHED NEW AC .THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM, AND CAN BE CONVERTED BACK TO 2 BEDROOM PEABODY $169,900 FOR SALE FOR SALE- 4 LEVEL TOWNHOME IN DESIRABLE RIVER RUN CONDOMINIUMS. THE MAIN LEVEL FEATURES AN EAT IN KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW. OPEN FLOOR PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM LEADS TO YOUR EXCLUSIVE SUN-SOAKED DECK WITH FULL SIZE RETRACTABLE SHADE. 3RD FLOOR OFFERS A LARGE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING AND SKYLIGHT. SPACIOUS 2ND BEDROOM WITH LARGE CLOSET AND ENTRANCE TO 4TH FLOOR LARGE LOFT USED AS 3RD BEDROOMS. THE LL FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE SPACE WITH STORAGE, LAUNDRY, ACCESS TO THE ATTACHED GARAGE AND PATIO. AMENITIES INCLUDE CLUBHOUSE, SAUNA, AND SWIMMING POOL DANVERS $519,000 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 • VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND UPDATED UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK. LARGE PORCH AND DECK, SHED GREAT LEVEL YARD, NEWER FLOORING AND WINDOWS. LAUNDRY HOOK UP SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. PEABODY $169,900 • BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME PRE CONSTRUCTION LOCATED IN SHADY OAKS PARK . BEAUTIFUL AND CONVENIENT REDEVELOPMENT. LOT OF QUALITY FEATURES AND UPGRADES THROUGH’OUT. LAUNDRY , PROPANE HEAT NICE YARD DANVERS $179,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- UPDATED KITCHEN WITH SS APPLIANCES, WRAP AROUND SCREENED IN PORCH. DINING ROOM WITH SLIDERS TO A LARGE DECK. GRACIOUS MAIN BEDROOM WITH 2 WALK IN CLOSETS, VAULTED CEILING, AND A BEAUTIFUL FULL BATH WITH DOUBLE VANITY, TILED WALK-IN SHOWER WITH A HAND WAND AND JETTED SOAKING TUB WITH LIGHTING. THIS HOME OFFERS GAS HEAT AS WELL AS C/A. SAUGUS $750,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 CHRISTOPHER RIZZA 781-589-9081 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF OF ROUTE 114 MUST BE SEEN. UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHINY HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE CORNER DOUBLE LOT 2 YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY PEABODY $174,900 • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 • SUPER MAINTAINED YOUNG UNIT WITH MANY EXTRAS AND MANY UPDATES, FIREPELACE LIVING ROOM, 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE LOT WITH 4 CAR PARKING, NEW DOORS, WINDOWS AND WATER HEATER. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, NEW REEDS FEERY SHED, AND SO MUCH MORE PEABODY $209,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $239,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://RYWu8BCbRuuCJ4QBsNia6L8Bfo9Yxu52GvqvYlXXhaY+`̰fw~1zV׈Efw~1zWfw~1zV P,Malden Advocate 09/06/2024Malden Advocate 09/06/2024fu}\#