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You know, in Malden, it would not be too far removed from that in a lot of people’s hearts, especially the “Malden lifCOUNCIL | SEE PAGE 4 617-387-2200 Friday, March 13, 2026 ~ Political Announcement ~ Ryan O’Malley announces candidacy for State Senate T o the residents of Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Stoneham, Reading, and Winchester: Over the last few weeks, I have met with many residents across our district to learn about the issues that are important to you. Based on those conversations, I am excited to formally announce that I am running to be your next State Senator for the Fifth Middlesex District. I have served on the Malden City Council for the last 10 years where I have advocated for public education, government accountability, environmental justice, and the economic development potential of public art. During this time, I have witnessed the impact SENATE | SEE PAGE 9 Due to the Malden municipal finance crunch, City Councillors will be discussing potential budget cuts for the next several months, including before and after the Proposition 2 1/2 Override vote. (Courtesy Photo) SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Malden Public Schools last day of classes extended due to ‘snow days’: June 22 for MHS, June 23 for K-8 There will be no classes for K-8 students on Tuesday, March 31 due to special election, voting on Proposition 2 1/2 Override ballot questions By Steve Freker The most prolific snowfall in 11 T here is probably nothing that brings a smile to schoolchildren quicker than those cherished words, “Snow Day!” They even made a major motion picture about this type of heralded event back in 2000. Kids loved that movie, too. Through a vote of the Malden School Committee at its most recent meeting, March 2, the “other shoe dropped,” however, when the members voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Timothy Sippel and update the 2025-2026 school calendar. years this winter season — which is not over yet — which dumped over 60 inches of snow so far in Malden and the region, resulted in four “no school” snow days. The four snow days are also the most days off for weather events for the Malden district since 2015. The Malden Public Schools, like all Massachusetts public school districts, are bound by state law mandating students are in classes for 180 school days. When the school calendars are established a year in advance, all districts plan for a standard five extra “snow days” to SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 5 Timothy Sippel Superintendent of Schools Malden City Councillor Ryan O’Malley has announced his campaign for the State Senate. (Courtesy photo) School Committee Vice Chairperson Spadafora resigns leadership role Special to the Advocate M alden School Committee member Jennifer Spadafora announced via social media last week she was resigning from her leadership role as Vice Chairperson. First elected to represent Ward 3 in 2017, Spadafora was reelected to a fifth consecutive term this past November 2025. 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This year the event is taking a new approach, with a special reception hosted by Malden teens prior to the official presentation. Residents are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy light refreshments, tour the Senior/Teen Center and meet City of Malden staff before the presentation begins. The State of the City presentation will start at 6:15 p.m., with Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3) and other city officials sharing updates, key information and their vision for the community. This event is free and open to all residents. Seating is limited, so please register in advance. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits. Residents can register online at www.cityofmalden.org/SOC2026 or by calling City Hall at 781-397-7000 x 2001 during regular business hours (listed at www.cityofmalden.org). Sen. Lewis and Mass. Senate pass BRIGHT Act to invest in public higher education facilities S enator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation (also known as the BRIGHT Act), a $3.28 billion bond bill that invests in upgrades to public higher education campuses across Massachusetts and strengthens the learning experiences of students at community colleges, state universities and UMass campuses. The BRIGHT Act modernizes facilities and addresses the backlog of deferred campus maintenance by harnessing the power of the Fair Share Amendment, a small income surtax on the state’s wealthiest residents, to back a new state bond issuance. “I was proud to help lead the passage of the Fair Share Amendment to support critical education investments just like this,” said Senator Lewis. “This bill invests in new housing, modern and sustainable infrastructure, and urgent deferred maintenance that will save the state money in years to come and upgrade facilities for the benefit of our public college students.” The funding will help cover deferred maintenance, repairs and major capital projects, including lab modernization, workforce development facilities, and climate resilience and energy efficiency priorities. The bill also provides support for public colleges and universities to turn unused campus property into housing or mixed-use developments, and to simplify the process for selling or leasing surplus land. To finance BRIGHT Act projects, this legislation dedicates $125 million per year from the Fair Share surtax on high-earning households to create and back a new special revenue bond. The state collected roughly $3 billion in total Fair Share revenues in 2025. This capital investment package builds on recent Senate-led policies to make public higher education in Massachusetts more affordable and accessible, including tuition-free community college and substantial increases to student financial aid. After passing with bipartisan support in the Senate, the bill will now be reconciled with a similar version that was previously passed by the House of Representatives before being sent to Governor Maura Healey for her signature and/or other action. Friends of MPL upcoming events Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 F ollowing are the Friends of the Malden Public Library upcoming events. Sunday, March 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. — Book Swap event with Malden Pride at Cafe Reynard (89 Commercial St. in Malden). For the second year, the Friends of the MPL is collaborating with Malden Pride and Cafe Reynard to host a book swap event at Cafe Reynard. Bring a book or two to swap with others. Don’t have books to swap? The Friends will have books available to purchase for $1-2. Saturdays, March 21 and April 4, 10 a.m. — Book Room organization at Malden Public Library. Help us organize and sort book donations for our upcoming book sale. Educational Forum series on Proposition 2 1/2 Ballot Initiative — Malden residents are invited to attend a series of Educational Forums focused on the upcoming Proposition 2 1/2 ballot initiative special election taking place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. • Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m. at Beebe School Auditorium (401 Pleasant St. in Malden) • Monday, March 16, 6 p.m. at Ferryway School Auditorium (150 Cross St. in Malden) • Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m. at Linden STEAM Academy Auditorium (29 Wescott St. in Malden) Friday, May 15, 7 p.m. — Wine Tasting Gala at the Converse Art Gallery. It’s hard to think about spring right now, but planning is underway for the Friends’ annual Wine Tasting Gala! The Friends of the MPL (friendsofmaldenlibrary.org/) are always looking for new volunteers to help them organize the most elegant social event in Malden! This year’s theme is Spring Bloom! Dress in your finest floral garments. The Friends are looking into nonalcoholic options, and 10% of the purchases at the Gala will go towards the Friends. There will be a silent auction featuring donations from local authors and businesses. ׉ 7cassandra://QVdHC4-9xXMHYp--yWgvVsyOzwpLOaIXWJw91vkay-A2`i \oGC׉E jTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 13, 2026 Page 3 IT IS SAID... in Malden T hat T-shirts and shorts were in no short supply for Malden residents all over town Tuesday due to the record-setting warmth, hitting 80 degrees here, 76 in Boston. *** That it is a sad day in Malden when we see a “Closed” sign for good in the window of China Garden, an Edgeworth icon at 256 Highland Ave. for decades. *** That over 80 young baseball enthusiasts were on hand over the last two Saturday mornings participating at the Malden Youth Baseball Clinic at the Salemwood School Fieldhouse, hosted by Malden Recreation, the most ever, according to organizers. *** That a telltale “sign ’o the times” following the brutal cold that lasted most of the winter, coupled with the multiple snowstorms, is the dreaded aftermath, a plethora of potholes, which are now appearing on lots of roadways. SAD DAY — A “Closed” sign appears to be for good at iconic China Garden in Edgeworth on Highland Avenue. (Advocate Photo) *** That Spring Sports season officially begins for most high schools on Monday, March 16, as baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls outdoor track, softball, boys and girls tennis and boys volleyball kick off their tryouts and preseason practices in anticipation of their season openers. *** That a new restaurant with roots in New York, featuring Hong Kong-style food, has expanded to Malden Square; its name is Sing Choi Kee — open at 7 Pleasant St., featuring a variety of rice, chicken, pork and beef menu items. *** That a spirited turnout was on hand for the Malden Public School rescheduled Black History Month celebration held Tuesday night at the Ferryway K-8 School. Lawrence A. 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But to be clear though: NO City Councillor proposed calling off Fourth of July festivities in the city of Malden’s wards this summer. Not even close. What was proposed, through a joint resolution sponsored by Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe and Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, was a package of budget cuts which — if all were accepted — would trim a total of $180,500 from city expenditures. The proposal included: —The elimination of the line items associated with Ward Improvement Funds —The elimination of the line items associated with Fourth of July Funds —The elimination of the Council President annual stipend, an action that will be supported by the Body with a proposed amendment to city ordinances —The reduction of annual base compensation for each member of the City Council by $7,500.00, an action that will be supported by the Body with a proposed amendment to city ordinances The first action the Council took was severing the proposal about Fourth of July from the salary piece for separate discussion. The budget-cutting suggestions were aimed at showing that the Councillors themselves were ready to take “in-house” actions in light of the challenging financial straits Malden city officials have declared to be in effect. “We have to give some sort of signal that we are willing to cut [the budget] and if this [override] does not pass, there will be a lot of cuts,” Ward 1 Councillor Crowe said. “We as a Council have to show that we are in this with the community.” The City Council followed the request of Mayor Gary Christenson made in October and have sanctioned a citywide special election on Tuesday, March 31 where Malden voters will vote on a proposal for Proposition 2 1/2 Override, which seeks to raise either $5.4 million or $8.2 million in a one-time property tax increase. After much discussion, the following sentiments were made abundantly clear: —It does not get much more “Malden” than the Fourth of July celebrations held in the city’s individual wards and quite simply, they are not going anywhere soon, no matter where the funding comes from. —There was little support shown in the discussion on the proposed salary reduction of $7,500, from the present $25,000 annually to $17,500. There was basically no discussion over the proposal to eliminate the $3,000 additional stipend paid to the City Council President, who now is Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan. “I love this job and sometimes Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.24 3.63 4.73 $3.77 Full Service ULS $4.379 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! stay here till 1:00 in the morning to finish it, but I am willing to do that,” Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor said. “I need this [Council salary] money to supplement my income; right now I have five jobs and some of them suffer so I can be here. I sacrifice every day for this job, we all sacrifice. I would do this job for free if I could, but I cannot.” Councillor Taylor’s words actually drew a smattering of applause, including from those in the audience and, seated right to her, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, who said, “That’s right, she’s speaking for most of us.” Councillor Simonelli had earlier spoken strongly on the issue, saying, “You can take my whole salary and the health insurance, too; will my fellow Councillors do that? That would really make a difference. Then we should go down the list, line item by line item, asking every department head what kind of reduction they would take in their salary; that would be real money [saved].” “We should put out money where our mouth is,” Councillor Simonelli added. “I don’t sit up for $25,000 a year, and I would do this job for zero dollars. When I ran for office in 2013, it was about giving back to the community I grew up in, the community I love,” said Councillor Sica. “I do not do this for the pay; a lot of us city officials do not do this for the pay.” Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald added later in the discussion, “You get what you pay for when it comes to compensation. I will say this, you don’t pay me enough for the abuse I take online. Also, there is no way some people would be able to take and do this job if we reduce the salaries.” “It is important to realize our labor for the government has value and deserves compensation,” Councillor McDonald added. On a motion by Councillor Simonelli, the severed resolution on Council salaries was placed on file, meaning no further action would be taken unless the Council votes differently. What was pointed to by several City Councillors is that most of the proposed budgetary actions would be subject to a change to the city ordinances governing them. The proposals to eliminate municipal Fourth of July and Ward Improvement funding were referred to the Finance Committee for review. The matter of changing City Council salaries and the President’s stipend was voted to be placed on file on a unanimous 9-0 vote of the Council with one recused and one Councillor absent from the dais. As several Councillors emphasized, any action taken on any of the proposals would not affect the financial state of affairs for Malden this fiscal year, FY26, which ends on June 30. They would all be for the next fiscal year’s (FY27) budget, which is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Coincidentally, Councillors Crowe and Sica are — like all of their colleagues — highly enthusiastic and extremely diligent down to the painstaking smallest details when it comes to planning, and then supervising, what has become a signature highlight of the years in all of the city’s eight wards in the respective parks. 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Sippel’s recommendation, the School Committee voted in two successive votes to approve the 2025-2026 calendar update, which factored in the four snow days so that Malden High School’s last day of classes would be Monday, June 22, and that all other schools’ last day would be Tuesday, June 23. The first vote, which was unanimous, was to add the four snow days to the calendar. The one-day discrepancy between the two school levels — High School and K-8 — is a result of another vote, which was 5-3 in favor, declaring no school on March 31 in the K-8 schools only, due to a special municipal election being held that day. The City of Malden is holding a special election on March 31 where voters are being asked to decide yes or no on proposed Proposition 2 1/2 Override ballot questions. There are two questions, the first asking if voters support a property tax override of either $5.4 million or $8.2 million. Supt. Sippel said he had researched the issue of whether to close the K-8 schools for classes on the election day, since several of them are used for physical voting sites. He said that after consultation with Malden Police and city voting officials, the recommendation was to close those schools on the day of the election, which is done customarily in other regular elections. Mayor Gary Christenson, who serves as chairperson of the School Committee, agreed, citing the aspect of safety of the students and staff since members of the public would have access to parts of the building on that day. There are paid police details on duty those election days. School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora said she disagrees with cancelling school on the day of the special election. She said it was concerning since the City Council — which set the election day — did not consult with the School Committee before setting the date. She also said it would be a disruption for parents of students who would have to make arrangements to supervise their children and perhaps miss a workday because of it. Mayor Christenson questioned why the question of the Council not informing the School Committee of the special election date was not brought up before that meeting. Since the closed schools for the election day was added to the K-8 school calendar, the last day of school for those students is now Tuesday, June 23. Voting in favor of having K-8 schools closed for the special election day were School Committee members Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward 5), Peter Piazza (Ward 6). Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8) and Mayor Christenson. Voting opposed to closing the schools were members Michael Drummey (Ward 1), Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 3) and Vice Chair Spadafora (Ward 3). Supt. Sippel noted that Salemwood K-8 had another day of classes cancelled due to a watermain break but that he would be petitioning the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to excuse the one day so that Salemwood could end school like the other K-8s. COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 4 Improvement Funds, none of the wards ask for any fees from those who flock to the parks on Independence Day. It is all no charge, free to all. “I remember when my father used to take all of us to the park on the Fourth and we had little tickets to pull off, which we gave to get an ice cream, a drink or a hot dog,” Councillor Sica reminisced. “It was a couple of dollars for the book of tickets, maybe five dollars each.” On the resolution, Councillor Sica stressed, “We [the Council] have to do something to save city funds in these times. In no way was there ever any thought to cancel Fourth of July in the parks.” “In my ward I sit at my kitchen table every year around this [time] and stuff envelopes to send out to every business we have in and around our neighborhood — even others around the city — asking for donations to help fund our Fourth of July at Linden Park,” she said. “We are so grateful at how generous they are each year. What I was suggesting is that if we save the city of Malden funds, we just have to work harder to seek donations to help pay the costs.” Councillor Carey McDonald, who chairs the Finance Committee, gave a brief overview: “We have discussed what kind of cuts we could be looking at if the override does not pass — how many police officers, firefighters, folks in the DPW, city services — in answer to those who may say that has not been offered.” “What is incumbent upon us: to be ready to act if the override does not pass — what services we will see be diminished or lost and what events citizens love which will be cancelled,” Councillor McDonald said. 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A really big shew, as Ed Sullivan would say. Phil Castinetti and his son Corey marked four decades in the memorabilia game with a full-blown extravaganza at the legendary Kowloon on Route 1. And when I say jam-packed, I mean elbow-to-elbow, fortune-cookies-flying, North Shore at its finest. 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! Family, lifelong friends, collectors who’ve been with Phil since the Reagan administration — they all came out to toast a man who turned autographs and 8x10's into an art form. The food? It was so good, let’s just say one well-known scally cap-wearing Maldonian went back for four plates. Four! I’m not naming names, but the General Gau’s didn’t stand a chance. The Maldonia celebrity roll call read like a city directory: Johnny “Meats” Mehos holding court, Mike “Plummer” Ploumbidis working the room, Frank Levine flashing that familiar grin while shaking hand after hand, MHS Class of ’73 Maureen “Superstar” Binda, and Dr. Mark Gianatassio making sure everyone had enough subgum chow mein. It was part reunion, part Hall of Fame induction, part Chinese New Year — minus the dragon, plus a few larger-than-life personalities. And to think — it all began on February 23, 1986, in a humble 400-square-foot shop in Everett. Blink, work like a dog for 40 years, build trust one autograph at a time… and suddenly you’re in a nearly 5,000-squarefoot sports shrine on Route 1 in Saugus, quite possibly boasting the largest selection of sports memorabilia in the country. Over 100,000 autographed items. www.810bargrille.com Again: one hundred thousand! 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Back when Phil first flipped the lights on in that cozy little Everett shop in 1986, you could pretty much set your watch by three 20-something “experts” walking through the door: myself, my brother Frank and our partner-in-collecting-crime Jimmy Damiano. We weren’t exactly high rollers. Half the time we didn’t have two nickels to rub together. But that didn’t matter. An afternoon at Sportsworld was better than a box seat behind home plate at Fenway. Even if we left empty-handed, we always left smarter — having spent hours picking Phil’s encyclopedic sports brain about the latest rookie card surge, autograph values or which Hall of Famer’s signature was about to spike. Phil didn’t just sell memorabilia; he taught us the art of the chase — a memorabilia ` of sorts. And here’s the thing — 40 years later, he’s still the same guy. An amazing businessman, yes, but more importantly, a true survivor, a loyal friend and one of the last of the stand-up guys. The hobby has changed. The prices have changed. The hairstyles (thankfully) have changed. Phil? Steady as ever. Of course, no dynasty is built alone. Before son Corey became his righthand man, there was another silent partner holding down the fort: Mick. Mick — the cockapoo, store mascot, customer greeter, occasional nap supervisor. Recently passing at the grand old age of 16, Mick was as much a part of the shop’s identity as Phil’s signed baseballs behind the counter. Fun fact that belongs to the Mascot Hall of Fame: Mick ate nothing but meatballs his entire life. No kibble. No fancy organic blends. Just meatballs. Every. Single. Day. Which leads to the obvious question I’ll be asking Phil the next time I see him: Whose meatballs were the gold standard? Because if Mick lived to 16 on a steady diet of gravy-soaked Phil with Mick & Dr. Mark G. with Yogi at Sportsworld in Saugus greatness, somebody out there deserves a culinary lifetime achievement award, and I want some of them! Here’s a Phil Castinetti story for the ages: On one particular afternoon, Phil paid a visit to the late, great Jimmy Piersall of Red Sox fame — just a friendly stop-by to say hello and shoot the breeze. Two baseball lifers swapping stories. To be a fly on the wall that afternoon! Now before heading home, Phil made one quick pit stop in the bathroom. And here, dear reader, is where history was made. An hour or so later, Phil’s phone rings. On the other end? Jimmy. And he is not calling to discuss batting averages. Jimmy is cursing Phil up, down, sideways, diagonal — you name it. Turns out, Phil, in his post-visit fog, forgot one crucial detail: the toilet seat. It was left up. Jimmy, not noticing the porcelain trap that awaited him, went to sit down… and instead of a routine landing, dropped straight into the hopper. Given his limited mobility at the time, extracting himself became less of a maneuver and more of a full-scale operation. For a brief, unforgettable stretch, the man who once roamed center field at Fenway was locked in one of the toughest predicaments of his long and storied career — and this one didn’t involve a Sandy Koufax 95 mph fastball. Thankfully, cooler heads (and eventually proper leverage) prevailed — crisis averted, friendship intact — toilet seat presumably returned to regulation position. Some guys leave their mark on baseball history with a bat. Phil Castinetti? He nearly did it with a bathroom faux pas. Congratulations, Phil. It’s been a long, strange trip in the sports memorabilia business for you, but you MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://GJKu-00EnERgzrwnr0lvf3oHp6eCOUDUcPjpBK1r_h45Q`i \oGC׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 13, 2026 Page 7 Forestdale Park welcomes Mayor to RESIGNS | FROM PAGE 1 Bingo Alzheimer’s fundraiser O n Thursday, February 5, Forestdale Park Senior Living kicked off its 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser with a Bingo Night hosted by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. The event was attended by Forestdale Park residents, associates and family members. The group enjoyed light refreshments while Bingo was called by the Mayor. The event raised an incredible $605 to go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Team “Forestdale Fighters” will be participating in the 2026 Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place in Cambridge on Sunday, October 25, 2026. This Bingo night was the first in a series of fundraisers that will be held between now and the Walk. Forestdale Park is extremely grateful to everyone who attended and to those who generously donated. Mayor Christenson is a regular visitor to Forestdale Park, often attending events to recognize residents at Lifetime Achievethat role in 2022-23 and 2024-25. In Malden’s city government, the Mayor serves a dual role as Chairperson of the School Committee. In addition to representing Ward 3 on the School Committee and serving as Vice Chair, Spadafora also served as Chairperson of the two most important subcommittees: the Finance Committee, which reviews and formulates the budget, and the Negotiations Committee. Following is the text of now forMayor Gary Christenson with Forestdale Park residents Louise Martin, Jan Tribble and Kathy Sartell (Courtesy photos) ment Award ceremonies, significant birthdays and anniversaries, and veterans’ events. In December, Mayor Christenson was a guest judge for an Ugly Sweater Contest! And last summer, he welcomed Forestdale Park residents to a tour of Malden City Hall. Forestdale Park Senior Living is grateful for his commitment to seniors and his emphasis on their importance to Malden. mer Vice Chair Spadafora’s announcement of stepping down from the leadership post this past Thursday, March 5: Dear Malden Public School Families and Friends, I am writing to share that I have decided to step down as Vice Chair of the Malden School Committee. Serving in this role has been a true honor, and I am proud of the progress we have made together to support our students, schools and community. Since being elected Vice Chair in 2022, I have been privileged to work alongside dedicated colleagues, staff and community members to address the needs of our schools and provide the best possible opportunities for our students. This decision was not made lightly, as I remain deeply committed to the mission of the Committee and the success of all our students. I will continue to serve the residents of Ward 3 and the Chair will provide guidance regarding the process of selecting the next Vice Chair. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the families, friends, staff, and community partners who have supported me in this role. It has been an honor to serve, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the success and growth of the Malden Public Schools. 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Donato State Representative State Representative Councillor Ward 6 Stephen Winslow School Committee Ward 1 Michael Drummey (617) 389-8100 (617) 389-1000 State Senator Jason Lewis EVERETT TAXI & MALDEN TRANS LESTER, PEGGY & DAVID MOROVITZ BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME 24 Hr. AIRPORT SERVICE PACKAGE DELIVERY H y p a a D y p ck’s ai S ׉ 7cassandra://dsmIv6lOV52o4rgUnNcNql1I_K5VkJTSMskn8aCfr4k2`i \oGC׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 13, 2026 Page 9 SENATE | FROM PAGE 1 of inadequate state funding for public education in our district and across the Commonwealth. There have been various attempts to address the failings of Chapter 70, which funds education, including the Student Opportunities Act and the Fair Share Amendment (the “Millionaires Tax”). While well-meaning, these changes have not resolved the underlying dysfunction of the basic foundation education formula, and in some respects have exacerbated inequities when applied to the broken foundation formula. I approach the issue of public education funding, not only as a local official, but also as a former Malden Public School student who received Title I early reading intervention. Adequate resources and dedicated elementary and secondary school teachers provided me with the tools to succeed and allowed me to recently graduate from Boston College Law School. I understand firsthand the importance of adequate funding and support for students in need, whether that be with special education, ELL, or for students with trauma. In addition to being a fierce advocate for education funding reform, I will also fight to bring accountability and transparency to Beacon Hill.Every public body board and commission across the Commonwealth has to follow the Open Meeting and Public Records Laws. These laws also apply to Youth Councils, which are made up of children and young adults. If our children have to follow the Open Meeting and Public Records Laws, then so should our state legislators. It is a stain on the reputation of Massachusetts, which is traditionally considered a leader in the nation, that our legislators have exempted themselves from these basic good governance laws. As your next state senator, I promise to compel compliance with these laws and the law overwhelmingly passed to audit the legislature. We are living in a perilous time for our nation, and we can no longer take it for granted that the government will follow the law. That is why we need bold local and state leaders who are willing to follow the law and the lawful will of the people. To learn more about me and my positions, please go to OMALLEYSENATE.COM or connect with me on Facebook and Instagram @OMALLEYSENATE to stay updated on the campaign. Over the next few months, I look forward to LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT 2026-H-1 2026 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for Contract 2026-H-1 of its 2026 Roadway Improvements Program. Bids will be received at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor – Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, until 1:30 PM local time on April 2, 2026 and at that place and time will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of the reconstruction of 6 streets, or portions thereof, in various locations totaling approximately 3,197 linear feet. The work includes reclamation of existing roadway pavements, excavation of existing pavements by cold planer, adjustment of utility structures, the construction of new roadway pavements, setting and resetting of granite curb, construction and reconstruction of cement concrete sidewalks, driveways and wheelchair ramps, and related appurtenant and incidental work. All bidders must be prequalified by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in accordance with 700 CMR 14.00 Prequalification of Contractors and Subcontractors. The contract will only be awarded to a MassDOT prequalified contractor. MassDOT has determined the Class of Work for this project as Highway-Construction with an estimated value of $1,323,692.20. Contract Documents will become available March 19, 2026 and may be examined and/or obtained at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor – Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City offices are closed on Fridays. A deposit in the form of a check payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts” in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of the Contract Documents. A refund of the deposit will be made for Contract Documents returned in good condition within 4 weeks after bids are received. Bidder’s requesting Contract Documents by mail shall include an additional non-refundable check payable to “IMEG” in the amount of $40.00 per set to cover handling and mailing costs. The bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Walkways, Driveways & Patios Installed Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Installed Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, satisfactory to the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth; or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check, issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts”. Cash deposits will not be accepted. A Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. Contracts for work under this Proposal will obligate the Contractor and Subcontractors to comply with applicable Federal, State and local provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurances, labor, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and affirmative action. Bids may be held by the City of Malden for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN BY Yem Lip, P.E. City Engineer Malden Engineering Department March 13, 2026 earning your support and vote on September 1, 2026, to be your next State Senator for the Fifth Middlesex District. Humbly, Ryan O’Malley Candidate for State Senate, Fifth Middlesex LEGAL NOTICE ׉ 7cassandra://dOyrbcfc6_SdNArVkdnehosfe_JUCDgYh3qhROBDwPw*/`i \oGCi \oGC rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Tp-drZ__g6MeDqPmWUO-uCSRwN0K_u0wsE2vJ14x8J8`'p׉ 7cassandra://xkQVmfA9hTnhVQ6UH_VfZ-IIy9maLS3CKHjvX_aL278ͫ`׉ 7cassandra://bCwrbI4qvXjv4mbU6aIR0J_rKTrRLVtO3D2I79D3fjU/`i\oGCטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://9MTK3SkeE8YBVnw5YuzpRPW0q3xbWBklCpbCKT72yLIu`'p׉ 7cassandra://ykXY_RnGpQsoiGLVYYAgAvM9smF9MckgTcHXVDl-2wM͝J`׉ 7cassandra://G-igsKJ6J8qDIqmJbVTTfuI0DgntTqAjkvSSq0dv_Ds*K`i\oGCנi\oGC0"̧9ׁHmailto:ylip@cityofmalden.orgׁ ׁ Јנi\oGCF  9ׁH%mailto:brandon.c.lambert@imegcorp.comׁ ׁ Јנi\oGC 9ׁH!mailto:paul.f.hayner@imegcorp.comׁ ׁ Јנi\oGC̛=9ׁH$http://Facebook.com/Advocate.news.maׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 13, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller How To Navigate Inheriting an IRA From a Parent Dear Savvy Senior, What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? My brother and I recently inherited our father’s IRA when he passed away late last year and would like to know what we need to do to handle it properly. Oldest Sibling Dear Oldest, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father, but you’re smart to be planning ahead. Inheriting an IRA from a parent comes with a unique set of rules. Understanding them can help you make the most of the money you inherit and avoid an unpleasant surprise at tax time. Here are some basics you should know. Setting It Up Many people assume they can roll an inherited IRA into their own IRA, but that’s not allowed for most beneficiaries. If you inherit an IRA from a parent, sibling, or anyone other than a spouse, you cannot treat the account as your own. Instead, your share must be transferred into a newly established inherited IRA, properly titled in the deceased owner’s name—for example, John Smith, deceased, for the benefit of Jane Smith. If your father named multiple beneficiaries, the IRA can be split into separate inherited accounts. This allows each beneficiary to manage withdrawals independently, as if they were the sole beneficiary. You can open an inherited IRA at most banks or brokerage firms, although the simplest option is often to set it up with the firm that already holds your father’s account. The 10-Year Withdrawal Rule Under the SECURE Act, signed into law in December 2019, most non-spouse beneficiaries must withdraw all the money from an inherited IRA by the end of the 10th year following the original owner’s death. This rule applies if the owner died in 2020 or later. If your father had already begun taking required minimum distributions (RMDs), you generally must continue taking annual RMDs while also emptying the account within 10 years. If he had not yet started RMDs, annual withdrawals aren’t required, as long as the entire IRA is withdrawn by the end of the 10year period. You may take withdrawals faster if you choose, but distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable as ordinary income in the year taken. Roth IRA withdrawals, however, are usually tax-free, provided the account has been open at least five years. If you fail to take a required RMD, or don’t withdraw enough, the penalty is 25 percent of the amount you should have taken. That penalty can be reduced to 10 percent if the mistake is corrected within two years. Exceptions to the Rule Several beneficiaries are exempt from the 10-year rule, including a surviving spouse, a minor child, a disabled or chronically ill beneficiary, or someone who is within 10 years of age of the original IRA owner. These beneficiaries may be allowed to stretch withdrawals over a longer period. Minimize Your Taxes As tempting as it may be to cash out an inherited IRA in a lump sum, or take large withdrawals over just a few years, proceed carefully. Doing so could trigger a hefty tax bill. Withdrawals from a traditional IRA are generally taxed as income at your regular tax rate. For many heirs, spreading distributions over the 10-year period can help manage taxes and reduce the risk of being pushed into a higher tax bracket. Other strategies may make sense if your income fluctuates or you’re nearing retirement. To help navigate these decisions, consider working with a financial advisor. If you don’t have one, you can find a fee-only, fiduciary financial planner through the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors at napfa.org. 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. OBITUARY Barbara Jean (Geary) Munroe A resident at Lyndon Johnson Apartments in Cambridge, MA, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. She was 80 years old. Barbara was born in Portland, Maine on January 3rd, 1946, to John J. Geary and Mary R. Vessal, where she grew up and attended local Catholic schools in the Portland area. Following high school graduation, she moved to the Boston area and mostly lived in Malden, working for the New England phone company and Automatic Radio Company. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Patricia Geary of Boston, MA and survived by her big sister, Joyce Geary Coughlan of Wells, Maine who always looked out for Barbara since they were kids.Additionally, she is survived by sons Geary Munroe, of Foxborough, MA and Jason Munroe of Malden, MA and daughter Keri Munroe in Troy, N.Y. and her grandchildren Mackenzie and Lennox and many other family and friends. While a loving Mother and friend to all, she was especially close to her son Jason and his children who could do no wrong in her eyes, she was a very inviting person with a magnetic and wonderful personality, always there to ensure nobody would go hungry or thirsty. A private service will be held later this year in Wells Maine where Barbrara will be interred with her mother and sister at Ocean View Cemetery. 1. March 13 is National Good Samaritan Day; in what book is the “good Samaritan”? 2. How are Bird, Mozart and Woods similar? 3. Where in the USA is the Situation Room? 4. On March 14, 1903, due to killing of birds for feathers for women’s hats, Teddy Roosevelt created a bird refuge in what state? 5. What musical about a pajama factory has the tango tune “Hernando’s Hideaway”? 6. The longest USA highway, Route 20, goes between Oregon and what Boston square? 7. In a Shakespeare play, a soothsayer warns what dictator to “beware the Ides of March” (the 15th)? 8. Which animal is the most common: ant, mouse or nematode (a worm)? 9. In what year was the first MLB Home Run Derby: 1954, 1985 or 2001? 10. On March 16, 1945, the USA declared what island secure during a conflict with Japan? 11. How are Hampshire, Orleans and York similar? 12. What is Pastafarianism? 13. In what decade was Social Security founded: 1930s, 1940s or 1950s? 14. On March 17, 1973, Queen Elizabeth II opened the new London Bridge; what happened to the old one? 15. Which U.S. president was also a Supreme Court Chief Justice? 16. At a July event in Las Vegas, rapper Flavor Fav will celebrate what women’s team? 17. On March 18, 1990, in what New England museum were paintings worth about $500 million stolen? 18. What is the longest-standing surviving written government charter? 19. In what place did the USA finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics? 20. Annually on March 19 is the “miracle” of what returning to California’s Mission San Juan Capistrano? ANSWERS 1. The Bible 2. Famous names with animals (“Larry,” “Wolfgang Amadeus” and “Tiger,” respectively) 3. The White House (It is actually a suite.) 4. Florida (on Pelican Island — first national wildlife refuge) 5. “The Pajama Game” 6. Kenmore 7. Julius Caesar 8. Nematode 9. 1985 10. Iwo Jima 11. They are the second words of USA places with the first word “New” 12. Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a parody of religion protesting teaching against evolution 13. 1930s (1935) 14. It was sold, taken apart, reconstructed and rededicated at Lake Havasu City in Arizona. 15. William Howard Taft 16. U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team 17. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 18. U.S. Constitution 19. Second 20. Swallows (In 1940, “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano” was a hit by The Ink Spots.) ׉ 7cassandra://bCwrbI4qvXjv4mbU6aIR0J_rKTrRLVtO3D2I79D3fjU/`i \oGC׉EYTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 13, 2026 Page 11 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma LEGAL NOTICE PROPOSED MWRA METER VAULT MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for their Proposed MWRA Meter Vault Contract. Bids will be received at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, until 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, April 16, 2026 and at that place and time will be opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of constructing the proposed MWRA Meter Vault at the Fellsway East Frontage Road and Pleasant Street intersection. The work includes installing, maintaining and removing temporary bypass systems; removing existing and constructing new water mains, services, constructing the MWRA meter vault and valve manhole including all appurtenances; constructing temporary and permanent roadway and sidewalk trench patches; and related appurtenant and incidental work. Contract Documents will become available Thursday, March 19, 2026 and may be obtained at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City offices are closed on Fridays. A deposit in the form of a check payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts” in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of the Contract Documents. A refund of the deposit will be made for Contract Documents returned in good condition within 4 weeks after bids are received. Bidder’s requesting Contract Documents digitally shall send request to Paul Hayner P.E. at paul.f.hayner@imegcorp.com, Brandon Lambert P.E. at brandon.c.lambert@imegcorp.com and Yem Lip P.E at ylip@cityofmalden.org The bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, satisfactory to the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth; or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check, issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts”. Cash deposits will not be accepted. A Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. The cost of all bonds and insurances required by this Invitation to Bid and the associated Contract Documents are the responsibility of the Bidder; such costs will not be reimbursed separately by City and shall be included in your bid. Contracts for work under this Proposal will obligate the Contractor and Subcontractors to comply with applicable Federal, State and local provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurances, labor, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and affirmative action. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. The schedule of wage rates applicable to this contract is included in the Contract Documents. In addition, the prevailing wage schedule will be updated annually for all applicable projects lasting longer than one (1) year. You will be required to pay the rates set out in any updated prevailing wage schedule. Increases in prevailing wage schedules will not be the basis for change order requests. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating current coverage of the types and amounts set forth in the Contract Documents. Bids may be held by the City of Malden for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN BY Yem Lip, P.E. City Engineer Malden Engineering Department March 13, 2026 LEGAL NOTICE M Malden Safe Streets Announcement alden Safe Streets (MSS) is proud to endorse Yes! For Malden (YfM). As an organization formed around a commitment to accessibility and walkability for all, we recognize the important role that our city government plays in meeting these goals. MSS has successfully partnered with the city in supporting infrastructure grants, advocating for Safe Routes to School, expanding our multi-use path network, and much more. There is still much work to be done, and we will not hesitate to push our city leaders to go further, do more, invest wisely, and budget sensibly. But we know that our goals are not achievable unless the city has the revenue it needs to invest in the community and provide the level of services that make Malden a great place to live, work, and recreate. The Prop 2 ½ override is a modest increase in our property taxes that will allow the budget to keep pace with rising costs. The Malden Safe Street’s board urges our friends and neighbors to vote yes! A quote from Allie Durak, President of Malden Safe Streets: "To keep Malden’s streets safe and accessible to all it’s important we invest in our existing infrastructure and update problem areas. As a community we need to stabilize the economic hole we’re in and prevent a downward spiral of budget deficits and cuts. Let’s invest and keep Malden’s future proud and strong!” Join Malden Safe Streets to canvass for Yes! For Malden on the following dates: • Sunday, March 8, at 1 p.m. • Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780 Docket No. BR25D0803DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING KENCY BELNOM vs. WISLINE CHARLES To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Kency Belnom, 415 4th Street Apt.1, Fall River, MA 02721 your answer, if any, on or before 05/29/2026. If you fail to do so the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Paul Cronan, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 12, 2026 THOMAS C. 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Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application# CMID-075583-2026 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair March 06, 13, 2026 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 ADDRESS Finneran, Stephanie 33 Lodgen Ct #4G 12 Holloway St CITY Malden Malden DATE 02.18.26 02.17.26 PRICE 415000 850000 tions to ensure that all people have equal access to facilities, services and programs. Per state law, the new member must be an individual with a disability. 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