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Shown from left to right: State Representative Steven Ultrino, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, honorees Marisol Nobrega, Dinah Fajardo and Lucy Pineda, Mayor Gary Christenson, NSHA Founder Gladys Rivera Rogers, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Police Chief Glenn Cronin. See inside for photo highlights.(Advocate photo) City Council approves $1.76 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for FY27 Linden Park playground ($450K), Section 108 Loan payments ($691K), Malden Skate Park renovations ($100K) top the list, with local public service program grants By Steve Freker T he Malden City Council Tuesday evening approved a $1.76 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) package highlighted by improvements to community recreational space and funding for a number of public service programs and agencies. An ambitious project to replace the playground amenities at Linden Park, located adjacent to the Linden STEAM Academy, will receive a $450,000 grant, while $100,000 is heading to Other funds allocated for infund renovations to the Malden Skate Park on Willow Street. An additional $100,000 is going to Affordable Housing Rehab and Redevelopment, specifically for a rehabilitation program already underway, with the funds also allowed to be spent on a vacant/ foreclosed property program. frastructure/physical improvements following the City Council approval are for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalks and crosswalks improvement ($65,000). The Council also approved $281,533 for Planning, Administration and Management by various municipal departments. A total of $586,132 was allocated for Federal Section 108 Loan repayments, including Malden River Works ($100,000), General Road Improvements BUDGET | SEE PAGE 5 617-387-2200 Friday, May 8, 2026 City Council gets first look at sweeping economic development proposals Mayor Christenson unveils results of extensive research and targeted zoning, policy changes proposed by city’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development By Steve Freker he Malden City Council this week got its first official look at the results of extensive research by a municipal agency and an outside consultant regarding economic development in the community. City leaders are hoping the new, revamped initiatives proposed by city staff and hired experts can help lead Malden toward progress in establishing a more stable and growing commercial tax base. In a letter to the City Council received at Tuesday night’s regular meeting, Mayor Gary Christenson relayed an overview of the work that has been undertaken on an extensive economic development proposal designed by staff from the city’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). The research and proposal has included the assistance of an outside consultant as well, specifically with a focus on the potential future of Commercial Street, a historically expansive, but underdeveloped area of the city. The initial results of the dual-purpose undertaking — targeting both Central Business District/greater Malden Square and Commercial Street — were included along with Mayor Christenson’s formal correspondence. “For the past several months, OSPCD has been working with business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and other stakeholders and experts to identify obstacles and opportunities for revenue generation Mayor Gary Christenson and economic vibrancy in our City,” the Mayor wrote. “Under the leadership of our new Deputy Director for Planning and Economic Development Zachery LeMel and Senior Planner Elena Eimert we have identified a series of targeted policy changes, grouped under three strategic priorities, that will make Malden a more welcoming environment for businesses and economic development,” he added. OSPCD is led by Director Alex Pratt. Included in the proposal are targeted changes/enhancements to both municipal zoning regulations and permitting processes that are advised, hopefully leading to improved and expanded economic development in Malden. 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(HFI) as a “2026 Housing Hero” for his many years of service to support fair and affordable housing policies in Massachusetts. The award was presented to him during Housing Families’ annual Legislative Breakfast in Malden. HFI selected Senator Lewis for this honor for being a cham50 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 4.28 4.45 5.24 $4.67 Full Service ULS $4.479 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! pion of fair housing and anti-discrimination protections, a leader in advancing large-scale housing investments, including the Affordable Homes Act, and for being a consistent advocate for housing stability for the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents through his influence across sectors of education, housing and public health. “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from Housing Families,” said Senator Lewis. “I’m constantly inspired and blown away by the tremendous work Housing Families does for the community, digging deep into foundational issues linked with healthcare, housing justice, and more to support people throughout their individual struggles with housing insecurity.” “Housing Families is proud to recognize Jason Lewis as a 2026 Housing Hero for his leadership in advancing housing equity across Massachusetts,” said HFI CEO Laura Rosi. “Senator Lewis has championed fair housing protections and critical investments in affordable and public housing, while prioritizing policies that expand access to stable homes for those who need them most. His commitment to ensuring that our most vulnerable residents are not left behind reflects a deep understanding that housing is foundational to opportunity, health, and community well-being.” Based in Malden, HFI takes a holistic approach to promote housing stability to strengthen individuals, families and communities in Greater Boston. Last year HFI prevented more than 850 evictions, helped people access half a million dollars of housing transition funds from the Commonwealth and served hundreds of unhoused community members through their Mobile Street Outreach program. They also ensure afterschool and vacation programming for youth, facilitate individual therapy sessions to promote mental health and offer free legal services to people in need. To tackle the housing crisis and support affordability, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Affordable Homes Act in 2024, authorizing more than $5 billion in tax credits and bond authorizations to promote affordable housing development projects, maintain and repair public housing and house vulnerable populations. The legislature also introduced a process for tenants to seal their eviction records in cases of no-fault evictions, and banned landlords from forcing tenants to cover brokers fees. In addition, in February the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to strengthen fair housing and anti-discrimination protections for renters and buyers. The legislature directly supports HFI through the annual state budget. 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Mayor Christenson pointed out in his letter to the Council Tuesday that Malden, like many communities, is struggling with establishing a balance between revenues, but that he believes there are reasons for a positive outlook for the future, citing Malden’s “resilience.” “Municipalities around the country are struggling. Local governments are challenged to fund critical services. Local economies are strapped by inflation, higher than normal borrowing costs, and reduced consumer spending,” he acknowledged. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Proposed OSPCD Economic Development Package Introduction There are two main strateMayor Gary Christenson on Tuesday night presented the Malden City Council with an extensively researched, new economic development package, compiled by the city’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). “In Malden, our economy is proving more resilient than most – thanks in large part to our unique business base, access to quality public transit via the MBTA, and our large and diverse community that powers our local economy,” the Mayor added. Mayor Christenson stated that the delivery of the new economic development package proposal was a call to action. “As economic headwinds persist, we must take action to ensure Malden remains competitive in these tough times and to set us up for continued success when conditions improve.” The Mayor outlined the intentions for potential changes and “look-ahead” value of the ecowww.810bargrille.com nomic development package: • Streamline decision-making. Cumbersome review processes add time, expense, and uncertainty for businesses looking to operate in Malden. We’ve identified opportunities to simplify DEVELOPMENT | SEE PAGE 8 gies to boost economic development in this policy package: streamline City decision-making and allow for what we want are further defined below. An additional strategy, supporting new and existing business growth, involves capacity building within the City to better support Malden’s business community (new and existing). OSPCD will work with the City Council and other stakeholders to refine these recommendations into proposed zoning ordinance language. —Streamline decision-making Sign design review ordinance Issue: Currently all signs require approval from the Sign Design Review Committee even though the Ordinance provides clear dimensional controls. This adds time and money unnecessarily to an applicant. Recommendation: Change to allow administrative approval by ISD for compliant signs without needing to go in front of Sign Design Review Committee. ISD can refer unusual cases to the review committee or ZBA as needed. Demo delay ordinance: Issue: All properties, regardless of age are subject to Historic Properties review by the Malden Historic Commission. Most other cities or towns throughout Massachusetts set a rolling building date (i.e. 75 years or older) or a set building date (i.e. 1945 or earlier). In addition, to streamline development in specific locations, municipalities have designated areas where historic review or demo delay does not apply. Recommendation: Exempt buildings built after 1950 unless listed or in process of being listed on the National Historic Register. Set objective measures for decision-making, including updating definitions. Clarify and codify administrative approval by ISD for Nonsignificant Buildings without needing to go in front of Historic Commission. If ISD staff determines that the building may be Significant based on objective criteria, the case is referred to the Commission. Reduce costly requirements related to preferably preserved requirements. —Allow for what we want Update Use Table for Non-Residential Uses: Issue: Many business or industrial uses require a special permit or are not allowed in Business/Industrial Zones. Many of these uses already exist as pre-existing nonconformities, like warehouses in Industrial Zones, even though a new one would require a special permit. OSPCD | SEE PAGE 10 Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng ׉ 7cassandra://LN-3c4v6ckNRlvhLX8ZVPT9ejG80MFchmTF06qN_nUM6`i\\^D^_`׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 8, 2026 Page 5 Malden House legislators vote BUDGET | FROM PAGE 1 to pass FY27 Budget Bill delivers significant funding for the MBTA and a record investment in local aid and education for cities and towns Special to The Advocate O n April 29, 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed (149-9) the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget addresses the critical needs of families and residents across the Commonwealth while dedicating funding to making our communities and Commonwealth more affordable, livable and equitable. While taking into consideration the uncertainty of federal cutbacks, this spending bill provides for many critical investments, including significant funding for education, transportation, health care, housing and workforce development. The bill was passed following a review of Governor Maura Healey’s proposal and public hearings. On May 4, 2026, the Massachusetts Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways & Means. Malden’s State Representatives have worked with leadership and other legislators to ensure the bill provides financial support and much-needed resources to the City of Malden and its community partners. Representatives Paul Donato (D-Medford), Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) and Steven Ultrino (D-Malden) have successfully advocated for and secured $600,000 in local earmarks in the FY27 budget, which include the following: • $150,000 for Portal To Hope as part of their community-based domestic violence program, which includes a “teens-at-risk” project • $100,000 for Malden Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) • $100,000 for the Leadership Next Gen Fellowship Program • $100,000 for flood mitigation efforts at Town Line and Linden Brook in Malden • $50,000 for streetscape upgrades and capital improvements in Malden • $50,000 for Action for Boston VOTE | SEE PAGE 11 THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY ANTHONY’S OF MALDEN 105 CANAL STREET MALDEN, MA. 02148 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 6:00PM COCKTAIL HOUR SAVE THE DATE! LA MORA CONTEST FEATURING SAL “THE GOLDFISH SWALLOWER” BARRESI ($169,662), Senior Center Rehab ($221,470) and Roosevelt Park Lead Removal Project ($95,000). Public service grants to various Malden or regional agencies/programs included: Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) ($19,500 for homeless outreach and housing for Malden residents); Asian Community Development Corporation ($11,000) (Financial Management workshops for Malden residents); Housing Families (homelessness prevention for regional communities); Just A Start ($21,500), Cambridge-based agency, Housing Stabilization and Mediation; Malden Neighborhood Basketball League ($8,500), Basketball League for High School Aged Boys; Malden Senior Center ($49,000), Malden Elderly Transportation; Malden Teen Enrichment Center ($5,500), Youth Services Program; Malden Warming Center ($20,000), regional temporary night shelter for homeless adults; Mystic Valley Elder Services ($10,000), Meals Program; Mystic Valley YMCA ($14,500), Youth Services Program; YWCA Malden ($14,500), Youth Services Program. 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Carol Ann Desiderio and Angela Claudvette cheered on Malden Elections Administrator Dinah Fajardo. Shown from left to right: Malden Catholic students Matteo Peledge and Douglas Lopera, Mayor Gary Christenson, honoree Malden Catholic Spanish Teacher Adrienne Talamas, students Adrian Babu and Eric Carazas and NSHA member Elena Martinez. Posthumous award in memory of Jose “Mickey” Rivera: Shown from left to right: NSHA Founder Glady Rivera Rogers; Mayor Gary Christenson; the honoree’s wife, Judy Rivera; and daughter Jessica Gake. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez, Mary Ellen O’Meara and NSHA Founder Gladys Rivera Rogers Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Chen, Fang Greco, Justin Kahn, Ian Kor, Colin Shanahan, Justin Louis S BUYER2 Yan, Hongwei Bibbey, Michael SELLER1 322 Pearl St LLC Moses, Jaime Warren, Kristin Li, Xiang Qing Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez, Mary Ellen O’Meara and NSHA Founder Gladys Rivera Rogers. DEVELOPMENT | FROM PAGE 4 some City reviews while maintaining objective, community-vetted standards to ensure quality results. • Allow for what we want. Our Zoning Code should enable the type of development we want to see, that will contribute positively to the social and economic fabric of this community. We aim to enable businesses to open and expand in appropriate areas without unnecessary obstacles, adding revenue and job opportunities for the Malden community. Development controls, instead of being so rigid that they deter the development we want to attract in Malden, should provide clarity and flexibility that will yield new businesses responsive to their context and enrich the built environment for all community members. • Support new and existing business growth. OSPCD, and the administration broadly, will grow its capacity to serve as a resource to the existing and emergent business community in Malden. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 Moses, Jaime Lee Warren 3rd, Daniel Mastandrea, Joie Ann Carol J Murphy 2016 T Stefanelli, Susan D Chen, Qiao ADDRESS 322 Pearl St 128 Mt Vernon St 55 Bowman St 56 Rocky Nook #56 112 Maple St #6 CITY Malden Malden Malden Malden Malden DATE 04.17.26 04.15.26 04.16.26 04.17.26 04.15.26 PRICE 1160000 675000 757250 485000 396000 ׉ 7cassandra://v4Szb0kTNjPeALz384YjDLx9cxOUpEN7sjAWVlDa_5E7<`i\\^D^_d׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 8, 2026 Page 9 Team Snow Bowl raises $12,000 for ALS By Tara Vocino CHANGES TO THE PACE PROGRAM ty if they : • Are 55 years of age or older • Are certified by Massachusetts that they are eligible for nursing home level care • Meet citizenship and residency requirements for MassHealth Standard • Live in the service area of a M assHealth’s Eligibility Operations Memo 26-04 effective April 6, 2026 requires caseworkers to determine whether any countable assets were transferred for less than fair market value prior to applying for MassHealth benefits under the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Prior to this operations memo, MassHealth was not penalizing applicants applying for the PACE program even if they had made transfers of countable assets to family members within five years of submitting an application. MassHealth will now be enforcing the five year look back period for transfers when applying for the PACE program as well as the Frail Elder Waiver Program. Therefore, MassHealth can go back as much as five years to determine if a bank account, for example, was cashed out and given to a son or daughter in order to bring your countable assets below $2,000. The PACE program is a community MassHealth program designed to provide a wide range of medical, social, recreational and wellness services to eligible participants. The PACE program can provide nursing home level care to people in the communiPACE organization • Are able to live safely in the community, and • Agree to receive health services exclusively through the PACE organization Cambridge Health Alliance located on 195 Canal Street, Malden, Massachusetts is a PACE program provider for people living in Everett, Malden, Medford, Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont, Revere, Somerville, Watertown, and Charlestown. Cambridge Health Alliance is just one example of a PACE program provider. In order to apply for the PACE program, Form SACA-2 would need to be completed and submitted to MassHealth. A single person’s countable assets must be at or below $2,000 and monthly income must be at or below 300% of the federal benefit rate (FBR). The FBR is currently $994 for a single individual. 300% of $994 is $2,982. If your monthly income is greater than $2,982, MassHealth will impose a deductible that you will have to meet every six months. 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What can you tell me? --Strategizing Sam Dear Sam, As you approach retirement, one of the most important financial decisions you’ll face is when to begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits. A useful concept to guide your thinking is the “breakeven age,” which helps you evaluate the trade-off between taking a reduced benefit early versus a higher one later. Here’s what you should know. SSA Waiting Game The Social Security Administration allows you to start collecting your retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, your monthly benefit will be permanently reduced – about .5 percent each month – if you claim before your full retirement age (FRA), which is 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Conversely, for every year you delay claiming beyond your FRA – up to age 70 – your benefit amount increases 8 percent each year. Your benefit maxes out at age 70, so there’s no financial incentive to wait longer. Breakeven Age The breakeven age is the point when the total benefits from waiting to claim equal the total you would have received by starting earlier. Live longer than that age and delaying pays off. Live shorter and claiming early pays more. It’s a simple benchmark for retirement planning. The exact breakeven age varies based on individual circumstances, but a common comparison is between claiming at age 62 versus waiting until FRA. For most people, the breakeven age for this scenario is around 78. Another common comparison is claiming at FRA versus waiting to age 70. The average breakeven age here is around 82. Other Considerations Keep in mind that while the breakeven age is a powerful tool, it is just one piece of the puzzle. It doesn’t account for other crucial factors like your health and family longevity. If you have chronic health problems or a family history of shorter lifespans, taking a reduced benefit early might be the most prudent choice to ensure you receive a significant number of payments. On the other hand, if you’re in good health and expect to live a long life, delaying your benefits to age 70 can provide a much higher income stream that acts as a form of longevity insurance. To estimate your life expectancy, try the online tool livingto100.com. Furthermore, a married couple’s claiming strategy can be complex. The higher-earning spouse’s decision can significantly impact the survivor benefits for the lower-earning spouse. Waiting for the higher earner to claim at age 70 can provide a larger benefit for the surviving spouse for the rest of their life. In the end, there is no one-sizefits-all answer. The breakeven age provides a useful framework for comparison, but the decision of when to claim your benefits should also consider your health, financial situation and family. Online Calculators There are several online calculators that can help you and your wife figure out the best time to claim your benefits. One that’s completely free to use opensocialsecurity.com. Or for a more thorough analysis use maximizemysocialsecurity.com. This tool, which costs $49 for a year, will run what-if scenarios based on your circumstances to find your best strategy for getting the highest possible lifetime payout. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 8, 2026 OSPCD | FROM PAGE 4 Recommendation: Allow more business and industrial uses byright, site plan review, or special permit in appropriate zoning districts. To further limit unintended outcomes, set certain dimensional controls (i.e. size limits) for specific by-right allowances tailored to the zoning district. This would include uses like: • In Neighborhood Business (BN) zones: Allow the following commercial uses byright: club or lodge; medical and dental office (new use); recreation, gainful business, secondary to principal club/lodge; body art; and licensed massage therapy salon. • In Central Business (BC) zone: Allow the following commercial uses by-right: medical and dental office (new use); retail sales (between 5,000-10,000 sf); body art; kennels (with dimensional controls); licensed massage therapy salon; and research and development. Allow retail sales larger than those thresholds by special permit. Allow hotels and supermarkets by site plan review. • In Highway Business (BH) zones: Allow the following comOBIT | FROM PAGE 7 life lessons to everyone around him and created an enduring legacy that reached generations of students, coworkers, friends, and families. Chic met the love of his life, Colleen, in 1989 at My Honey Fitz in Malden. They shared 35 wonderful years of marriage and built a beautiful life together. Their three children, Cailyn, David, and Bailey, were the light of his life, and they are endlessly grateful to call Chic their dad. Whether it was listening to Bruce Springsteen, watching recorded playoff runs of Boston’s sports teams, feeding a crowd, working a game, petting a dog, or spending all the time he could with his family, Chic would have a smile on his face, a good story to tell if you’d listen, and every bit of mercial uses by-right: medical and dental office (new use); recreation, gainful business, secondary to principal club/lodge; adult day health center; restaurant (all other); retail sales (between 5,000-10,000 sf); body art; convenience stores; kennels; and research and development. Allow retail sales larger than those thresholds by special permit. Allow hotels and supermarkets by site plan review. • In Industrial 1 and 2 (I1 & I2): Allow the following commercial uses by-right: medical and dental office (new use); recreation, gainful business, secondary to principal club/lodge; body art; kennel; adult day health center; restaurant (all other); restaurant, fast-food (without drive-thru); warehouse (with dimensional controls); and wholesale and distribution (with dimensional controls). Allow hospital; warehouse (greater than by-right dimensional controls); and wholesale and distribution (greater than by-right dimensional controls) uses by special permit. Allow hotels and supermarkets by site plan review. Update Parking Requirements for Non-Residential Uses: love in his heart to give. Chic is survived by his loving wife, Colleen (Bennett) Chiccuarelli; his children, Cailyn Troiani and her husband David, David Chiccuarelli, and Bailey Chiccuarelli, Jean and her husband Jayden. He was the best Papa in the world to his granddaughter, Emilia Bennett Troiani, who brought him immeasurable joy. Anthony was the devoted brother of Matthew and Nancy Chiccuarelli and the late Linda (Chiccuarelli) Tamasi. He was proud to be an in-law to the Bennett family. He was a caring uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and was adored by many cousins and longtime friends. Chic will be remembered for his uncanny ability to know everyone’s birthday, his perfect sense of humor, unrelenting kindness, delicious cooking, love of dogs, and the way he made everyone feel welcomed and loved. He always found the best in people. He was one of the most incredible people we were lucky to know, and he will be so sorely missed. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Chic’s life will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden on Saturday May 9th at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation with family and friends will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden, on Friday, May 8th from 4:00-8:00pm. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In Memory of Anthony Chiccuarelli to Massachusetts General Hospital Neuroscience at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/neuroscience. Issue: Our parking requirements are often higher than what the business needs, which restricts new development and makes it more expensive. These costs get passed onto the eventual tenant(s) and make Malden less economically competitive. Allowing greater flexibility with parking can lead to better design outcomes for all users since space previously required for parking can now be used for something else like open space. Commercial/industrial developers often know their parking needs and how to manage them better than government officials. Note that non-residential uses within the Central Business District are already exempt from offstreet parking requirements, see Sec.12.20.020.H. Recommendation: Remove parking requirements in Industrial 1 and Industrial 2 zones. Note: Any use that requires a special permit, like motor vehicle repair shop and motor vehicle storage, will still require discretionary review allowing for parking requirements to be added as a condition of approval. ׉ 7cassandra://XzJ6Tin9YffSaTTrbj1SvXAWlXx2L9tAPyhGlA42cic/`i\\^D^_f׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 8, 2026 Page 11 VOTE | FROM PAGE 5 Community Development’s Mobile Homeless Outreach Team • $50,000 for Housing Families Inc. to support the homeless children program in Malden “In a tight budget year marked by federal uncertainty, I’m proud to have worked with Leader Donato and Chair Lipper-Garabedian to secure $600,000 in local earmarks for Malden,” said Representative Ultrino. “Supporting everything from youth career development to local infrastructure, these investments will make a real difference for Malden residents. I sincerely thank Speaker Ron Mariano and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz for their leadership throughout the budget process.” “I would like to thank Speaker Ron Mariano as well as Chair Aaron Michlewitz of Ways and Means for all of their hard work on the FY27 budget,” said Representative Donato. “I am very proud of the efforts of the Malden Delegation to advocate for these allocations for our constituency. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with local leaders to support the community.” “The House FY27 budget is a powerful statement of our values as a Commonwealth, prioritizing critical statewide funding for our cities and towns, public education system, mass transit, and housing to make Massachusetts more affordable and support our residents and their families. The House’s investments in reproductive health care access and legal aid for our immigrant neighbors are among the many examples in which we also reject the Trump Administration’s unparalleled actions to undermine our civil rights, civil liberties, and safety,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “With the headwinds from DC, including the looming loss of billions of dollars in federal support for public health programs, this has been a challenging year to prepare a budget. Given this, I’m particularly proud to have secured nearly $1 million in earmark funding for the three 32nd Middlesex municipalities and local community partners with Representatives Ultrino and Donato. For Malden, this earmark funding will support streetscape upgrades and capital improvements, as well as flood mitigation efforts. It will also support community partners such as ABCD and Housing Families.” As a result of responsible fiscal management, the House’s FY27 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI26P2272EA Estate of: PATRICIA A. MAHONEY Date of Death: MARCH 16, 2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Paul B. Mahoney, Jr. of Stoneham, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Paul B. Mahoney, Jr. of Stoneham, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. 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