׉?4ׁB!בCט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://gj3CaTho_M4VvWJavLebj_6c3obmw1A35YECAR35HyM\`)׉ 7cassandra://tf9P8ZZHHXEASAkqvqrYoRH_Nqbpx7iz2oAp6h9Lzh4͜`J׉ 7cassandra://78YeVFDkdch0IaKhFxFve6wpmAhDyCRQR8SRafOn37o/8`̰fV6RBe_נfV6RBebC̿ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈EfU6RBeE׉E Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 40 den ADD -FREESpecial to Th e Advocate M alden announced it has completed its fi rst ever Climate Action Plan (CAP), with a unanimous endorsement from the Malden City Council. A CAP is a detailed strategic roadmap to reduce emissions, protect neighborhoods from climate impacts and create a sustainable and resilient future for all. Malden’s CAP prioritizes equity and Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday City Council endorses Malden’s Climate Action Plan 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker Pictured from left to right: Lipin Ji, Amanda Treat, Bob Fitzpatrick, Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, Mayor Gary Christenson, Sheila Rachels, Sarah Zeiberg, Rebekah McPheeters and Mamadou Balde. (Courtesy photo) climate justice, and it is driven by fi ve key goals: championing good governance, advancing net-zero status in buildings and energy, accelerating sustainable transportation, mitigating heat and fl ooding impacts and enhancing community resilience. “A plan like this is unprecedented in Malden,” says Mayor Gary Christenson. “I am proud of the eff ort that was put into this CAP, and I look forward to working with residents, City departments, City Councillors, and partner organizations to begin the work of implementation.” Background This CAP planning process was initiated in December 2022 and was facilitated by a resident-led steering committee, with the support of consultants CLIMATE | SEE PAGE 7 Malden legislators celebrate $500,000 grant for Devir Park’s Phase 2 improvements Special to Th e Advocate S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were excited to announce that the City of Malden is receiving a $500,000 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant from the Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Affairs to continue renovations at Devir Park. The PARC grant program is funded by the Massachusetts Legislature. This grant funding will be used for Phase 2 of the Devir Park improvement project, which includes adding a regulation women’s softball fi eld with a new backstop, infi eld, player’s benches and accessible bleachers. In addition, the current soccer fi eld will be updated with improved drainage and a new irrigation system. Phase 1 of the Devir Park improvement project was completed in 2023 and had received state funding through a $400,000 PARC grant and a $250,000 earmark in the state budget secured by the Malden legislators. These improvements included a new playground with a splash pad, a new basketball court, accessible walking paths, new trees and lighting, a water bottle fi ller and upgrades to the entrances, fencing, utilities and parking. GRANT | SEE PAGE 4 On hand to participate in “A Ferryway Farewell” to Karen Roebuck (above, center) on the event of her retirement after 44 years of service, were Malden Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel (left) and Malden School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora (right). Ms. Spadafora said: “I was deeply humbled to participate in the Ferryway School community’s heartfelt farewell to Karen Roebuck, a devoted Education Support Professional, upon her retirement. As Malden Public Schools’ fi rst ever paraprofessional/ESP hired in 1980, Karen spent 44 remarkable years nurturing students and fostering lasting relationships with fellow educators. We hope retirement treats her right, but if boredom sets in, a classroom will be awaiting her return!” (Courtesy/Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora) or nearly 200 of America’s newest citizens, the energy which burst forth from their F E Friday, October 4, 2024 Nearly 200 become new American citizens in ceremony held in Malden Mayor Christenson is keynote speaker at formal U.S Naturalization exercise held at Malden High School The most important step: New citizens recite the Oath of Allegiance at formal U.S Naturalization exercise at MHS’ Jenkins Auditorium last week. smiles, fueled by happiness, was buttressed by the power of their newfound pride. This pride was CEREMONY | SEE PAGE 14 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ A Ferryway Farewell to Karen Roebuck after 44 years – ‘Malden Public Schools’ first ever paraprofessional/ESP’ ׉ 7cassandra://78YeVFDkdch0IaKhFxFve6wpmAhDyCRQR8SRafOn37o/8`̰fU6RBeFfU6RBeE PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://8wPjl9eR8RocY9l6ovt_cuAALstT5PVDiRAHdui05cwZ`)׉ 7cassandra://UvsguuqWEsW8UVGWmwwbGCm28e-cxlbxfNSGg9fOAM0͠ `J׉ 7cassandra://FkkqGYNP7eW4DABI6GwxosCnkl3bkfw2BWXlX1JrgKI/`̰fW6RBecט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://lxrrppdt4eBW9jKroH0Ki8MGjkDcNmEXBPDVXDSWRX8_b`)׉ 7cassandra://cqaacC8Gh1C2yc-GmC4Q1xABfpnrcyc1Md0hvTrN-NI͗ `J׉ 7cassandra://WtyKlHHYjnd1yYfOH8g-bFubBIpyru9EExi1dwfzZbc+`̰fW6RBedנfW6RBeid#99ׁHhttp://den.orgׁ ׁ ЈנfW6RBehd89ׁHhttp://den.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Northeast Metro Tech students win award for Build-a-Bureau Special to Th e Advocate T he junior carpentry class at Northeast Metro Tech won an Apex Award for best PR Campaigns, Programs and Plans for Build-a-Bureau. Build-a-Bureau is a pilot program funded by Camber Development and Dacon Corporation’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy in which 32 students are constructing three-drawer bureaus for shelter children transitioning into apartments. This grant was given to mark the commencement of 800 Salem, a 238,000-square-foot fully electric fl ex warehouse facility in Wilmington. Massachusetts has the third highest rate of homeless families – after New York and California – due to economic decline and the right-to-shelter law. Currently 7,268 families are enrolled in the Commonwealth’s shelter system. Often children keep their clothes in trash bags, one of the dehumanizing aspects of furniture poverty. These bureaus represent permanency, and for many it is their fi rst new piece of furniture. The furniture is being distributed by Mission of Deeds, a turnaround organization where sheltered families can shop for household goods for free. Last year, 45% of their Need a hall for your special event? 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Ninety-three PR initiatives were submitted for Campaigns, Programs and Plans. “Build-a-Bureau: Harvesting Vocational Talent to Help Sheltered Children” was one of 12 programs nationwide given a Grand Award for this category. It was the only program submitted run by high school students. They were surprised with a ceremony marked by certifi cates and a breakfast made by the culinary class. For some students, this was the fi rst award they had ever won. Northeast Metro Tech is a spirited school of 1,250 students from 12 communities north of Boston who are educated in 17 career areas. The school receives over 1,500 applications yearly, of which 360 are selected based on performance. This is their fi rst furniture program. Dacon Chief Communications Offi cer Lauren Nowicki notes, “Vocational schools are an excellent source for talent and leadership training. These students demonstrate how teenagers can actively contribute to solving societal problems. We thank our friends at Camber Development and Mission of Deeds for this group eff ort to aid underserved children.” A student of the junior carpentry class works on a bureau that will be donated to shelter children transitioning into apartments. Wilmington’s 800 Salem, a 238,000-square-foot fully electric flex warehouse facility (Artist’s rendering) Howard Seplowitz (far left), a volunteer at Mission of Deeds, joined the junior carpentry class at Northeast Metro Tech, Assistant Principal John O’Brien (center) and Carpentry Instructor Bruce Secor as the class was awarded an Apex Award for best PR Campaigns, Programs and Plans. (Courtesy photos) Northeast Metro Tech Finished product ׉ 7cassandra://FkkqGYNP7eW4DABI6GwxosCnkl3bkfw2BWXlX1JrgKI/`̰fU6RBeG׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 3 Attorney Robert S. McCarthy Seeks Re-Election to The Northeast Vocational School Committee His name will appear on the ballot on November 5, 2024 A ttorney Robert S. McCarthy announced he is seeking re-election to the Northeast Vocational School Committee and his name will appear on the ballot on November 5, 2024. Attorney McCarthy is currently practicing law with Law Offices in Malden. He also served as the Ward 2 City Councillor for many years. He also served as a curriculum administrator in the Malden Public Schools for many years. The twelve communities included in the Northeast School District are: Malden, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Saugus, Chelsea, Reading, North Reading, Revere, Winthrop and Woburn. Attorney Robert S. McCarthy was first elected to serve on the Northeast Vocational School Committee in 2012 and he has brought his legal, financial and curriculum development experience to the school committee deliberations. During his tenure on the board he served as the Chairman of the School’s Budget Committee where he led the effort to revise the entire budget process. He advocated for budget measures that allowed for the budget to be more transpar“Level 1” is the highest ranking that a school can achieve from DESE. McCarthy also serves on the Attorney Robert S. McCarthy ent and accountable to the cities and towns that Northeast serves. McCarthy also proposed the implementation of a detailed line-item budget format for the school. McCarthy said, “The implementation of this budget format allowed for a cost effective process to look at all school expenditures to mandate that the budget is fiscally sound as well as being educationally sound.” Attorney McCarthy is especially proud of the fact that Northeast has been designated as a Level 1 school by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. According to McCarthy Northeast School Building Committee who is working diligently with the Massachusetts School Building Authority and the 12 sending communities to bring a new state of the art vocational school building on the current site. McCarthy explains that we are currently in the Construction Phase with a completion date of Spring 2026. “These are exciting times for the Northeast Family. The realization that a state of the art facility with all the up-to-date high-tech equipment and technologies is foreseeable within the next two years is evidence of the School Committee’s commitment to seeing this project through to fruition.” During McCarthy’s tenure on the board he also led the effort to have Northeast students do many community projects that enabled cities and towns in the District to complete projects at a very reasonable cost. These projects were done by the Northeast students which allowed them to gain real life experience and saved the citOpportunity to Serve on the Community Preservation Committee T he Malden City Council is seeking one resident from either Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 4 or Ward 7 interested in serving on the Community Preservation Committee. This committee advances smart growth, sustainable development, preservation of open space, historic sites, affordable housing and development of outdoor recreational facilities within the City of Malden all in accordance with the rules and ordinances. The selected individual will be expected to possess interpersonal skill, to allow him/her to work cooperatively with both fellow committee members and elected officials. Interested residents are required to send a cover letter together with a resume to Council President Stephen Winslow swinslow@cityofmalden.org or Lisa M Cagno, Clerk of Committees lcagno@cityofmalden.org by no later than Thursday, October 17,2024. ies and towns valuable financial resources in the process. Attorney McCarthy is committed to Northeast’s goal of offering quality vocational education to its 1325 students. Attorney McCarthy is certified as a Superintendent–Director of a Vocational Technical School by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Over the past few months Attorney Robert S. McCarthy has been canvassing the 12 cities and towns in the Northeast School District speaking with many residents in an effort to discuss his educational views with them. He respectfully asks for your vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 to re-elect him to the Northeast Vocational School Committee. Attorney McCarthy can be reached at his Law Office at (781) 324-5500. ׉ 7cassandra://WtyKlHHYjnd1yYfOH8g-bFubBIpyru9EExi1dwfzZbc+`̰fU6RBeHfU6RBeG PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://f0iVWivUC9JAMcTHBid6v-HvrO0__G-c6v_zTC871HYq`)׉ 7cassandra://Zc3RkDTGKNY-44JIoLZuukLV3JWZ_IHGUAmA_0EcWmc͛Y`J׉ 7cassandra://iqO1QQiLq8ZQykMeq2xVqMbXJnznwAgtIAuh4dTv0-g/B`̰fW6RBejט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://wqryIA94u7oQJF7_FommCjIZt_n-LSQApm-oO7tAND8`)׉ 7cassandra://WXar5QLIGqwTtirAIrEMHD_Olj7A4DwnDZRlrI75qko͏O`J׉ 7cassandra://YGZckbI9yeE5Bgl2o5Y1cI_O30g54Tg9lpg6e_kt-K0.%`̰fW6RBekנfW6RBewU9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ ЈנfW6RBevǁ!9ׁHmailto:orInfo@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ ЈנfW6RBeu\9ׁH http://www.bostonnorthdental.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Malden Catholic Open House dates for Grades 7-12 M alden Catholic aspires to provide students with one of the best high school experiences for students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds, all bonded by a common desire to achieve their full potential. Malden Catholic aspires to develop leaders for the future by graduating men and women of character who are equipped with the intellectual, personal and spiritual strengths needed for college success, lifelong learning and moral living. With limited spots available, we encourage you to sign up at https:// www.maldencatholic.org/admissions if you haven’t booked your Small Group Tour and Presentation yet. During the Open House, you Experience Malden Catholic at an Open House | 7 p.m. • Opportunities to speak with our administrators • An informative MC presentation • Testimonials from current students and parents High school dates October: Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5 and your student will enjoy: • A personalized tour of our school Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net “I’m thrilled that the City of Malden is receiving this significant state grant to continue renovations at Devir Park,” said Senator Lewis. “The renovations that have already been completed at Devir Park look great and are serving the community well, and I’m excited to see this next phase completed.” “With the allocation of a Celebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! 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CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Paul Donato State Representative state grant from the Executive Office of Energy, Devir Park will be able to continue making improvements … I am excited to see the continued transformation of the Park and the City of Malden,” said Representative Donato. “The awarded PARC grant is a critical piece of funding which will support the ongoing improvements to Devir Park,” said Representative Ultrino. “I look forward to seeing the final product of the park improvements that was made possible by state funding. I am excited for Malden residents to have a safe and new recreational space and equipment.” “I am glad to see Devir Park receive this state funding to complete the next phase in renovations for this vital recreational space,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Last fall, I was glad to join the Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative full Malden delegation to celebrate the first phase of renovations at Devir Park, supported by an earmark the delegation secured in the State budget. I look forward to returning to see the new softball field and improved soccer field.” “In this year’s State of the City Address, we were proud to state that we had not one but several parks under renovation and now we will be able to add that thanks to this announcement. None of these renovations or today’s announcement would be possible without the support of the Healey Administration and our State Legislative Delegation,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “We now look forward to working with the City Council and our community to utilize this funding to continue to further build on our commitment to Malden’s parks and open space.” Chris 2024 Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative p.m.and 7 p.m. November: Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 5 p.m.and 7 p.m. ; Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 5 p.m.and 7 p.m. December: Tuesday, Dec. 10 GRANT | FROM PAGE 1 Middle school dates (for students entering 7th & 8th grade) October: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5 p.m.and 7 p.m. November: Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 5 p.m. December: Tuesday, Dec. 10 | 5 p.m. About Malden Catholic Malden Catholic (MC) is a codivisional, college preparatory high school. 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Lisa Montague’s whimsical pieces will be in the display case located inside the library. Her paintings are small – 5" by 4" each – and show outdoor scenes. She hopes her paintings help people enjoy the tranquility she’s presenting just for a moment and smile. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. 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MOA does such great work, most of the time fl ying under our radar, but know this, MOA, you are loved and appreciated. Keep fighting the good fight and thank you for doing this for us. • Please welcome City Hall’s new law clerk Stephanie Cafarella – starting in the Legal Department in July. Fun fact...on her day of birth, Stephanie was the only person born in Salem Hospital. True story. • Happy September birthdays to these outstanding Maldonians...former Yankee Village paisan Timmy Hurley, Edgeworth’s best and brightest Timmy Bourque, and Mary Beth DeVincentis from that famous DeVincentis clan. • Malden High School graduated 423 kids in 2024. This is the same class that most likely has no recollection of any structure being at the corner of Salem and Ferry Streets – just a big, ugly hole fi lled with weed trees growing taller by the day. I digress. When we graduated in 1975, there were 709 of us that glorious day on the iconic Macdonald Stadium green. So many classmates that year! To this very day I run into ’75 grads and have no idea who they are. Jack Freker who?! I kid. • Also in that group of 709 was one of the most courageous people I think I have ever met, the late Andrea Giannattasio. • Please welcome City Hall’s new Housing Program Coordinator Ben Gately, who started with the Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Community Development last month. Fun fact...Ben once worked security for singer Bad Bunny (yeah, Bad Bunny ain’t no Aerosmith but they are like wicked popular)! • Speaking of Malden’s fi nest wearing the blue, this week’s “Malden Musings Apropos of Nothing Shout Out” goes to one of Malden’s best, Offi cer Mike Polston! Patrolling the highways and byways of Malden with his trusty sidekick canine Mattis by his side, keeping us safe and sound as we nap on the recliner. Mike is one of the good guys amongst us. Keep on rockin’ Mike, see you round the neighborhood! • Did you hear about 15-yearold freshman Jayden Mcguffie scoring 6 touchdowns (342 yards on 18 carries) for MHS a couple of weeks back? No? You will when I profile him in the near future. • Fellow Constable on Patrol George MacKay is a big fan of Officer Polston. George and I chatted one early morning at our old stampin’ ground, Devir Park, and George just gushed when Mike’s name came up. He told me Mike’s love for Malden falls just short of his love for his beautiful family, whom he proudly raised right here in good old 02148! Thank you for sharing, George, and keep up the great work, Mike! • Congratulations to Billy Mid-grade Regular $3.64 2.78 59 31 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.84 Order online at angelosoil.com Settemio on being reelected as capo dei capi aka President of the Italian American Citizen’s Club on Pearl Street. Under Billy’s steady leadership (and very large brain), the IACC has become one of the more popular social clubs on the North Shore with a membership that has grown leaps and bounds each year he has been at the helm (a real leader; think Vic Morrow’s character Sgt. Saunders on the old “Combat!” TV show). In his spare time, Billy “The Stable Genius” Settemio is a Cemetery Trustee in Malden, is Nolan and Kennedy’s favorite “Papa” and most years grows the biggest and tastiest tomatoes in Edgeworth. Oh yeah, and he married extremely well (hello Michelle!). Mazel tov, Billy (aka Willie Whiff – inside joke). • Sad news to report if you bleed Blue & Gold: Shortly after turning 18, James Hyppolite Andrea Giannattasio’s headstone at Forestdale Cemetery tore his ACL while competing on the football fi eld for MHS and will be out the rest of the season. Our sincerest condolences, my friend, but it is not the end of the world. Stay strong, get better, then get back to being the best James Hyppolite you can be. Again, Malden has your back. • Apropos of absolutely nothing...Thinking back to 1972, our ninth grade at Beebe, we might have had the prettiest girls in the city: Andrea Giannattasio, Kathy Perrotti, Jane Bradley, Pam Picillo, Debbie O’Malley, Gerry O’Connor, Debbie Macnamara, Rose Tomasello, Tina Gaudette, Kathy Sainato and Cathy Wright to name but a few. You are a (very) longtime Maldonian if you remember… • Here’s a little known Malden brush with Presidential fame: Next time you are enjoying a cold Sam Adams and the “Famous Pearl Street Combo” (Steak Tips, Lamb Tips, Sausage and Spare Ribs – St. Louis Style) at Pearl Street Station Restaurant, keep in mind that in October of 1952 then President Harry Truman and his daughter Margaret made a whistle stop at the B&M Station on Summer Street and were “mobbed by adoring crowds.” • Speaking of that historic day, the late, great Virginia Ruane recalled the day vividly: “I remember so well when President Truman was running for re-election. He stopped at the B&M Station and greeted all the residents of Malden from the back of the train. What a treat! When I heard that President Truman was coming to Malden, I decided I was not going to miss the opportunity to meet the President. My son, Gerry, was 2 years old, but I dressed him comfortably and put him in his stroller and the two of us went to see the President. And then to top it off , he introduced his daughter, Margaret, who was just a teenager. She was a big hit and I think that helped him get re-elected. The Summer Street Depot was owned by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Around the year 1958, the Railroad decided to sell the Malden Depot, and Freddie and Louise Spadafora decided to buy it. At that time, they operated and owned a small cafeteria named “Spady’s Cafeteria,” right across the street from the depot. They had wonderful plans to make a big attractive function hall there. Drastic changes had to be made to make this typically unattractive cold appearing building into their dream, a beautiful function hall. How could anyone think of making it into a beautiful function hall or classy restaurant? Freddie and Louise Spadafora did! In the meantime, a young Albert Spadafora worked with and for his aunt and uncle, Louise and Freddie, and learned the expertise for running a successful business and was able to open up his own function hall on Canal Street in Malden. Today, Anthony’s is the leading function hall in the area.” • One of Malden’s best kept secrets? Pearl Street also serves up some of the best pizza around! That ain’t no lie! In the “you can’t put your arms around a memory” department...since Butchie Gennetti’s passing, a pall has hung over these here five square miles we call home/Malden. Things remain the same but have changed, each of us continuing to mourn and remember in our own small ways. With that said, here are some words from Keri Gennetti, straight fi re from her heart: “The world has lost a legend. My Uncle Butch could be described in countless ways through countless stories and memories and if you knew him, you certainly have one or two of your own. I absolutely have my lifetime’s full of them but for me it’s always this one thing: family functions. He was the defi nition of ‘dance as if nobody’s watching.’ We knew that NOW it’s a party when he arrived and the party was over when he grabbed the American Flag, and we marched around whatever venue we were at behind him. He taught me to be myself on the dance fl oor (and in life) and through the years always danced at least one dance (always fast and upbeat lol) with me at every function. It’s a small memory, but it’s mine, and I cherish it. I don’t need to go into all the qualities that MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://Htnfp0uyXf19iK2-3PPmcSujreVEPbgC_1qsoG-bc4E(C`̰fU6RBeK׉E=THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Page 7 CLIMATE | FROM PAGE 1 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Various workshops, focus groups, surveys and public meetings were conducted to solicit community feedback for the plan. “What sets this Climate Action Plan apart is the robust, innovative, and multi-lingual community engagement that shaped it,” said MAPC Senior Clean Energy & Climate Planner Julia Nassar. “Community involvement ensures our work refl ects Maldonians’ priorities while building buy-in and a shared sense of ownership.” Overview The CAP explains the current impacts of climate change that Malden is experiencing now, and then it outlines strategies to address them. To establish a baseline, the City of Malden completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory of our emissions using the most complete data from 2017. The inventory is included in the CAP and provides a snapshot of the City’s MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 made him the incredible person he was, he was my dad’s favorite person on earth, so if you know, then you KNOW. To my cousins Lisa, Dina, Carla, Sal, and Maria there are no words, yet so many to tell you how sorry I am. He was a father fi gure to so many but dad to only 5. Thinking of and sending SO much love to all of you.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – in case you are a recent transplant to Malden, a very small glimpse into the life of Andrea Giannattasio as related nine years ago by her younger sister (MHS 1982) Christine Giannattasio Mader. “So, what do I say to Malden High School Class of 2015 as I present the Andrea Giannattasio Memoemissions footprint in the built environment, transportation and waste sectors. By understanding our greatest sources of emissions, we were able to focus the CAP on reducing the primary drivers of climate change. Malden is already experiencing sea level rise, extreme temperatures and increased frequency and severity of major weather events like heavy rains. As climate change intensifi es, these events are expected to become more frequent and severe. The CAP details the current state of fl ooding and heat in Malden and has strategies to mitigate both. Featured recommendations • Adopt a building energy use disclosure policy, consider an emissions performance standard and adopt the Specialized Stretch Energy Code • Continue accelerated tree planting in high-need neighborhoods and “[u]pdate the local Tree Ordinance and fortify protections for trees” • Develop a Transportation rial Scholarship? My sister, Andrea Giannattasio was a graduate of the class of 1975. Diagnosed with leukemia during her sophomore year she fought the battle, in and out of remission for two years. With the help of tutors and the support of family she graduated with honors with the hopes of attending Smith College. Unfortunately, she lost her battle just one month later. She left behind the legacy of academic and leadership excellence along with spirited community involvement. Forty years later you will presently fi nd a sign above the entrance to the Malden YMCA stating, ‘Our programs are dedicated to the spirit of Andrea Giannattasio.’” Postscript 1: Andrea made a lasting impression on all her classmates. Me included. Those who knew Andrea will never forDemand Management ordinance • Plan for electrifi ed city buildings and vehicles to lead the way • Seek SolSmart designation to streamline solar permitting • Implement routes to make it safer and easier to walk, bike, roll and take the bus to school, libraries, etc. Environmental justice commitments Climate equity and environmental justice have been core principles of Malden’s climate action plan process. This work included appointing representatives of diverse community organizations to the CAP Steering Committee, providing for accessible, broad community engagement at neighborhood events and the Green Malden Fair, partnering with the Malden Teen Center and youth civics clubs for youth involvement and conducting language-based focus groups to reach key constituencies. The executive summaries of the CAP are now translated into Arabic, English, Haitian get her determination to succeed, her easy smile and immense will to live. The sadness we felt, when we heard of her passing, will remain with us forever. My Forestdale Cemetery visits are not complete unless I stop at her resting place and take solace at her tombstone; “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone...” Postscript 2: So, next time you enter the Y, please take a moment, glance up and remember a remarkable young woman and Maldonian, Andrea Giannattasio. —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. Creole, Portuguese, Simplifi ed Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese. These summaries are available on the City’s Green Malden page. “I couldn’t be more excited about the equitable, sustainable clean-energy future that our climate action plan lays out for Malden,” said Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, who is chair of the Energy Effi - ciency and Sustainability Commission and a member of the CAP Steering Committee. “The climate crisis is already here – protecting our neighborhoods from the worsening climate and doing our part to protect the planet is essential for the safety and health of our community moving forward. In every part of the city, I witness growing commitment to this work ahead.” As Mayor Christenson writes in his introduction to the CAP, “This Climate Action Plan is just the beginning and one more step toward transformative climate change in Malden.” The CAP Steering Committee members who dedicated their time to this planning process are Mamadou Balde, Bob Fitzpatrick, Lipin Ji, Sheila Rachels, Amanda Treat and Sarah Zeiberg. 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Energy Conservation Consultant, Spark LLC The City of Malden was designated a Green Community by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources [DOER] in 2017. Since then, Malden has received $1,046,811 in Green Communities Grants, allowing the city to signifi cantly conserve energy, save money and reduce its carbon emissions. The MA Green Communities program helps communities across the Commonwealth conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuel use while saving energy costs for the municipalities. This year with a new Green Communities grant award of $193,022, Malden embarked on a fi rst of its kind project in the Green Communities program - placing solar thermal collectors on a public high school roof to provide solar-heated water for its 150,000-gallon, competition size swimming pool. The pool is used year-round, not only by the MHS swim team, but many other area school district swim teams, as well as summer programs for the public. New England Solar Hot Water of Canton, one of the fi rst solar hot water companies in Massachusetts, installed 48 solar thermal collection panels on the high school roof above the pool. The solar thermal system ties into the boiler-heated water supply, reducing dependence on gas-heated water to maintain regulation temperature for the pool. Prior to installing the solar thermal panels, the swimming pool was heated solely from the gas-fi red boilers that also heat the building. Keeping the pool at regulation 82 degrees Fahrenheit required Pictured from left to right: Green Communities Regional Coordinator Dillan Patel, Malden Public Facilities Director Eric Ruben, Mayor Gary Christenson; New England Solar Hot Water Owner/Engineer Bruce Dike and National Grid representative Lori Timmerman. (Courtesy photo) running a boiler and heating parts of the school even in the warm months, creating an additional cooling load as well. The new solar thermal system will contribute approximately 36% of the heated water going into the pool. “Municipalities are essential enablers of the energy transition in Massachusetts,” said Chris Porter, Director of Customer Energy Management at National Grid. “National Grid, through our Mass Save sponsorship, is delighted to have partnered with Malden to identify and implement a decarbonization solution for Malden High School. National Grid is committed to being a partner for progress in advancing Massachusetts' climate objectives as we work to achieve a clean, equitable, and aff ordable energy future for the customers and communities we serve.” This year’s grant also funded 1865 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett (617) 389-7000 Open 9-6 Tues.-Fri. / 9-5 Sat. / Closed Sun. & Mon. sales@parkwaycycle.com Parkwaycycle.com several other projects helping Malden to reduce its energy use and dependence on fossil fuels, while also creating more comfortable spaces. “This project is another example of Malden’s commitment to decarbonization and energy effi ciency goals. The city is proud to partner with National Grid on these important initiatives.” said Mayor Gary Christensen. The Centre Street Garage offi ce had an aging, ineffi cient, forcedair electric furnace replaced by an LG cold climate heat pump which will not only provide fossil fuel-free heat, but also off er energy effi cient cooling. Our Senior Center will be more comfortable and more effi cient this winter now that all of the boiler pipes are wrapped with insulation. Malden High School also had boiler pipes wrapped with new insulation after a squirrel found its way into the boiler room and damaged much of the insulation that had been installed when the boilers were replaced in 2008. Both pipe insulation projects were paid entirely through Green Communities grant funds and generous incentives from National Grid. The Beebe School on Pleasant Street houses Kindergarten through 8th grade. Demand for hot water is high. The hot water supply was tied into the boilers for the heating system, requiring continued running of a boiler even during the warm months. With the Green Communities grant paying 80% of the cost, the domestic hot water is now supplied by a series of four 80-gallon heat pump water heaters replacing the 40-gal indirect water heater. By insulating pipes, utilizing heat pump and solar thermal technologies these projects are reducing the city’s natural gas usage by 8,750 therms annually, and preventing 44 metric tons of CO2 from being emitted each year. Together these projects are estimated to save Malden $8,271 annually in energy costs. “As a Green Community, Malden leads on clean energy projects to lower the city’s energy use, reduce local air pollution, and free up the city’s budget,” said DOER Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “The innovative projects under Malden’s most recent Green Communities grant – including solar and heat pump water heating and a heat pump installation – show the city’s commitment to cut its use of harmful fossil fuels, create a healthier community and reduce costs for its residents and businesses.” ׉ 7cassandra://bD9C0jpUPGNdHPAtHoaJhh6b3f9c_pnNHe2RTq0ZB0o.`̰fU6RBeM׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Page 9 ~375th Anniversary of Malden’s Incorporation as a Town ~ Deacon Edward Convers – Co-Founder of Charlestown, Mystic Side & Woburn, and first ferryman of Boston & Charlestown – Part 2 By Inna Babitskaya T he Converse family has left a special mark in Malden's 375year history. The patriarch of the family, Deacon Edward Converse, was among the founders of the Mystic Side (future Malden). His direct descendant, Deacon Elisha Slade Converse, became Malden's first mayor after the city’s incorporation. During the 250th anniversary celebration of Malden, Mayor Converse gave a brilliant speech on the history and prospects of Malden. For over 50 years, Elisha S. Converse devotedly served Malden, following in the footsteps of his illustrious ancestor. Deacon Edward Convers was one of the co-founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and one of the most respected colonists. As wrote his descendant, William Hill, “Edward Convers has always been regarded as a ever, Edward Convers was well provided financially and could pay for the transatlantic voyage for himself and his family, which, at that time, was a rather expensive enterprise. In 1630, they sailed from England aboard one of the eleven ships of the Winthrop fleet. This was the very beginning of the Great Migration. As a man of vast experience, Edward ConSt. Peter’s church, South Weald, Essex, UK St. Margaret's church, Stanford Rivers, Essex, UK Puritan family England. As well as with his ancestors, place of origin, and parents, there were a lot of discussions regarding Edward Convers’ personal life, including the number of marriages and names of his wives. According to the researchYeoman pioneer and leader.” Like many of his contemporaries, Edward Convers was some kind of enigma, because there was not too much information about his life in England before the immigration. Even the origin of the surname and the family itself were some kind of historical puzzle. Edward Convers was born in 1588/90. But it is still unclear whether his parents were Yeoman Allen Convers and his wife Joanna Convers from South Weald or Allen’s brother Anthony Convers and his wife Clemence Spady from Stanford Rivers. The numerous omissions, errors in records, or even the total absence of information regarding ordinary people were typical for that epoch. All of that contributed to a mystery about Edward Convers’ life in ers, Convers was married three times. First, he married Sarah Parker (1596–1625) at Great Burstead, a small town in Essex. After the wedding, Edward and his wife settled in South Weald, a small parish containing scattered cottages, churches, and a few manors that mostly belonged to the local monasteries. In South Weald were born three older children of Edward and Sarah Convers: Josiah, James, and Mary. After Sarah’s death in 1625, Convers married another woman, also Sarah, who accompanied him and his children to New England, and who was the mother of his youngest son Samuel, the first Convers born in America. A prosperous husbandman and miller, Edward Convers, nevertheless decided to change his life drastically and embark on a dangerous journey across the ocean to begin a new, difficult life in the New World, although he was no longer young at that time—he had crossed the threshold of 40 years. So it was a decision of a mature man and was dictated by the fact that Edward Convers, like his neighbors from Essex, was a Puritan and shared the ideas of their leaders about the purification of Protestantism. Thus, he joined the wave of Puritan immigration. For many, this meant borrowing money to move, traveling as “servant,” and then spending years paying off the debt. Howthrop, Deputy Governor Dudley, Mr. Coddington, Sir Richard Saltonstall, and others decided, “That whosoever shall first give in his name to Mr. Governor that he will undertake to set up a ferry between Boston and Charlestown and shall begin the same at such time as Mr. Governor shall appoint, shall have one penny for each person, and one penny for every hundred weight of goods he shall so transport.” Edward Convers was the first Yeoman's house vers was one of the most active colonists. He was fourth among the first thirteen inhabitants of the newly founded Charlestown. On October 19, 1630, he was included in the list of freemen, and on May 18, 1631, he took the oath of freeman. He and his wife became the first members of the First Church of Boston and later of the Charlestown Church, organized on November 2, 1632. Practically, right after his arrival, Edward Convers could find a new job, becoming the first colonial ferryman. 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It was time for the parents and caregivers to check in and make a visit this past Thursday night, September 19, with Malden High School eighth-year Principal Chris Mastrangelo, his staff and representatives from central administration. Included was Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel, who was on hand to meet some of those who attended. A two-hour session was held to introduce the parents and caregivers to operations at Malden’s secondary education hub. As has been the case at similar events, Malden High School has hosted already this year and toward the end of last year, this was a well-attended and productive event, according to Mastrangelo. “We had just over 300 parents, caregivers and other family members in attendance,” the MHS Principal said. “It was great to see so many of our students’ Opening remarks at Back to School Night by MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) The Malden High School administrative team is shown on the presentation screen. toric Jenkins Auditorium at the school with a presentation by Mastrangelo, who used slides to introduce key staff members and to pass along pertinent information on how the school day is set up, along with new initiatives underway this year at the school. Following the principal’s prePrincipal Chris Mastrangelo talks to the audience at Back to School Night at Malden High. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) family members take the time to come and see what Malden High School is about and with whom their students are interacting each day.” The evening started in the hissentation, parents and caregivers were guided to follow their students’ schedules and visit each classroom where the classes are held. Educators in the classrooms gave synopses of their classes to the visitors and entertained brief questions when possible. “It was a great night. The parents and caregivers were welcomed and informed and that Student Translators helped out at Back to School Night under the supervision of English Learner Program Manager Jen McCabe. Above they are shown being greeted by Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora. Parents and caregivers listen to the presentation at Malden High School. is a key focal point of our school and our district as a whole this year – more and better communication,” Mastrangelo said. “We appreciate all the efforts made by our educators and staff which all contributed to our success for the evening.” Sen. Lewis announces October Office Hours in Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Offi ce Hours in Malden on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St). Any Malden resident is welcome to attend Offi ce Hours, with no appointment necessary, to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or legislative feedback. Senator Lewis will also be 50% OFF First 2 Months for First Time Renters with 6 Month Lease! The ONLY Facility with a 16 Month, No Price Hike Guarantee! (Additional Discounts for Revere Chamber of Commerce Members!) CALL NOW TO RESERVE! 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Lewis leads effort to reform Massachusetts School Building Authority S tate Senator Jason Lewis led the passage of a bill in the Massachusetts Senate, S.2885, An Act establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building proit very difficult to partner with the MSBA given the inadequate reimbursement rate, and even many communities that are able to move forward with projects are struggling to secure the necessary local funding from taxpayers. The program needs significant updates and reforms.” Separately, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget, Senator Lewis supported a threepart plan that was ultimately included in the final budget: BUILDING | SEE PAGE 21 Jason Lewis State Senator gram. The special commission established by this bill would study and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the capacity of the MSBA to meet the needs of current and future school building projects, and about the racial, ethnic, socio-economic and geographical equity of the grant funding formula to ensure that all communities can participate in the program. On July 22, 2024, the Senate passed S.2885. On July 24, the House referred the bill to its committee on Ways and Means. Since its creation by the state legislature in 2004, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which is a quasi-independent government authority, has partnered with municipalities to provide $17.4 billion to help build or renovate more than 600 schools statewide. But the MSBA has struggled in recent years to keep up with the demand given many aging and deteriorating school buildings, and concerns have grown about the equity of the program. 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Cosplay is short for "costume play" and is a performance art with roots in anime. Free and open to all, this new event will feature panel discussions at local businesses, food at downtown restaurants, prizes for best costumes, guest artist performances throughout the Square, and fun for all ages. Malden's very own Mayor Gary Christenson will be giving out the top prize for the best adult costume at the end of the day. Participants are invited to gather at 110 Grill by 11 a.m. to enjoy the event together, or head directly to the first panel discussion at New England Comics from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be a second panel discussion from 1-3 p.m. at 110 Grill, which is opening its patio for the Cosplay Celebration with appetizers donated by event co-hosts Malden Safe Streets. There will be fun photo backdrops around the square at participating businesses, including New England Comics, 100 Grill, District Kitchen, BAM BAM Chicken and Rock Spot Climbing. Guest artists include BunsonBunsCosplay, @Hiroeth, @ SheriCosplays and more. For more information visit maldengamingdistrict.com/ calendar. “Feed the Need” Fundraiser Harvest Party will support Mystic Valley Elder Services’ efforts in the community The Hot Spot Cabaret brings their unique musical comedy revue to the Feed the Need Harvest Party on Oct. 23. Mystic Valley Elder Services is hosting the fundraiser to support local older adults and adults with disabilities. (Courtesy photo) Y ou’re invited to the Feed the Need Harvest Party on Wednesday, October 23, hosted by Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES)! Enjoy a delicious meal, live entertainment and more, all while supporting a worthy cause. Feed the Need will benefit MVES’ Meals on Wheels and food assistance programs in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winthrop. MVES is a registered nonprofit and has been serving the community since 1975. The Hot Spot Cabaret will perform a musical comedy revue featuring lively songs by five seasoned performers and a pianist. Enjoy a family-style dinner by Henry’s Catering of Malden and laugh your heart out for a good cause! There will also be great raffle opportunities. Tickets for $75 each or tables for eight at $600 each are now on sale. You can purchase Feed the Need tickets online at www.mves.org/feedtheneed-2024. Event sponsorships are available as well. For more information, contact 781-3884802 or email development@ mves.org. MVES provides food security to older adults and adults with disabilities, plus a much-needed wellness check and social interaction. This programming is critically important for residents who rely on MVES due to their health or limited mobility. Food assistance is one of the ways that MVES empowers older adults and adults with disabilities to live safely and independently in their community. MVES also offers Home Care, Information and Options Counseling, Caregiver Support, Transportation and much more. Visit www.mves.org or call 781-324-7705 for more information. Children’s Programs at the Malden Public Library S ong & Rhyme Time – Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and alternating Saturdays (Oct. 5, October 19, etc.) – an early literacy program featuring songs and nursery rhymes and a short picture book. Craft Time with Panda – alternating Saturdays at 10 a.m. (Oct. 12, Oct. 26, etc.) Chess for Kids – Wednesdays at 3 p.m. – learn how to play chess or improve your game; for ages five to 11. Preschool Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. – picture books, songs, rhymes and a simple craft; recommended for ages three to five. Book Bunch – Book Club for second & third graders – 1st Thursday of the month, 4-5 p.m. Register online and pick up the book at the Children’s Room desk. For information about these and other library programs, please visit https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/mpl-monthly-interactive-calendar/ ׉ 7cassandra://1PxhLQ831UJ7tyEeVnNw8CRu3m-oMh3lRzrAnY4a_Q0,`̰fU6RBeQ׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Page 13 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Salemwood K-8 School Community Meets New Superintendent Dr. Sippel By Steve Freker T he entire Salemwood K-8 School Community gave a “Salemwood Shark Welcome” to new Malden Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel at a “Meet and Greet” event held at the school, hosted by longtime Salemwood Principal Van Huynh and staff. Administrators, educators, staff members and many parents, caregivers and students were on hand for the event. The event afforded all those who attended the opportunity to meet and interact with Superintendent Dr. Sippel, who intends on visiting all of the schools that make up the Malden Public Schools’ “galaxy” of seven in the same manner. Principal Van gave “A special thank you to Salemwood Assistant Principals Jane Wright, Kristen Reidy and Lauren McGonagle, custodian Arty McDermott and PTO representative Iliana Rivera, 40-plus staff who attended and Superintendent Dr. Sippel for such a fun time!! (Courtesy Photos/Ms. Van/Salemwood School) 2024 Malden High School Boys Soccer Team Tornados feature eight seniors on this year’s roster T he Malden High School Boys Soccer season has begun, and the Golden Tornados are competing in the Greater Boston League as well as several non-league games under longtime Head Coach Jeremiah Smith. So far this season, Malden has gotten some solid performances from junior captain and midfielder Sandesh Ghimire, senior goaltender Thomas Tierney, junior striker Mike Joseph, who leads the team in scoring with 4 goals, and sophomore midfielder Abulmohalmen Kalefa. Junior defenseman Omar Chouiki has had a strong start for Malden as did junior Yasser Belatreche. Senior Robert Fernandes has also been a steady contributor for Malden this season. Nine Malden High seniors are suiting up for their final season, including Felipe The Malden High School Boys Soccer Team is coached by Jeremiah Smith, and the Team Captain is junior midfielder Sandesh Ghimire. The team includes Thomas Tierney, Mike Joseph, Abulmohalmen Kalefa, Omar Chouiki, Yasser Belatreche, Robert Fernandes, Felipe Dos Santos Alves, Woodlens “Wood” Edmond, Zechariah Mayne Foster, Yohanes Megerssa, Igor Oliveira Arruda, Henry Rodrigues, Gouvea Filho, Matteo Tah, Thomas Tierney, Luis Tobias Custodio, Duyog Shrestha and juniors Justin Montes Castillo, Renato De Lima Serrao, Yassir Halaissi, Omar Tenorio Idmoarek, Yunus Yousfi and Sebastian Zapata. Dos Santos Alves, Woodlens “Wood” Edmond, Robert Fernandes, Zechariah Mayne Foster, Yohanes Megerssa, Igor Oliveira Arruda, Henry Rodrigues, Gouvea Filho, Matteo Tah and Thomas Tierney. Other Malden players contributing this year are sophomores Luis Tobias Custodio and Duyog Shrestha, and juniors Justin Montes Castillo, Renato De Lima Serrao, Yassir Halaissi, Omar Tenorio Idmoarek, Yunus Yousfi and Sebastian Zapata. 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Ranging in age from infants to octogenarians, they had come to share in the joy of these honorees, who have now realized a long-held dream. “I know each of you have traveled here from different places, different worlds and have had different hopes and dreams and different stories to tell,” Malden Mayor Gary Christenson told the packed auditorium, addressing them from the on-stage podium. diverse in the state, as well as the nation. This was the first in-person event held of its kind in Eastern Massachusetts since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dad, son and the American Flag on Oath of Allegiance Day (Advocate Photos) New citizens take the Oath of Allegiance. The ceremony is regarded as Judge Paul Levenson delivered a powerful address. and Mayor Christenson told the audience the City of Malden, its residents and the Malden Public Schools were honored to host this first in five years, in-person event. The very building in which the citizenship ceremony was held, in fact houses the #1 most diverse high school in Massachusetts – dubbed so once again in the latest polling by Niche. First-year Malden Public Mayor Gary Christenson greets some of the new citizens. “Despite these differences, the bond of citizenship now binds you all as one,” Mayor Christenson, the keynote speaker of the event, told them. “This bond of citizenship will be one of the most important bonds you will have, both here and abroad. “The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once said, ‘There is only title more important in our nation than President, that is the title of citizen.” Mayor Christenson was the perfect choice as keynote speaker by The Immigrant Learning Center (ILC), which hosted the event, considering he holds the top post in a community ranked among the most Hello, Superintendent! Supt. of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel waves to the audience after being introduced by Mayor Gary Christenson. Schools Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel was also on hand, seated on-stage at the event as well. Mayor Christenson’s words were preceded by a powerful address by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Levenson, who presided over the ceremony that day. Judge Levenson related a story of his own immigrant status, rising from a family of simple laKeynote Speaker Mayor Gary Christenson praised the perseverance and commitment of the new citizens. difference.” “This morning you all woke up being from many different countries and different cultures,” Judge Levenson said to the 193 new U.S. Citizens. “Tomorrow you will all wake up as Americans.” a federal U.S. District Court session and began with the Opening of the Court by Eric Siebert, Naturalization Clerk for the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. The Presentation of the ColMayor Gary Christenson greeted a happy and proud family after the ceremony. borers to become a U.S. District Court Judge – “No matter your country of origin, your gender, your power or your wealth, you are all now citizens and you all now have the power to make a Malden High School History/ Civics classes were on hand to be witnesses to a real citizenship bestowal. by the Honor Guard, opening remarks were delivered by Vincent Rivers, Executive Director of the ILC. Rivers congratulated all of the 193 soon-to-be U.S. citizens and then gave a brief history of the ILC and its mission to help immigrants, like most of those in the audience, to get settled and comfortable in U.S. society, primarily through teaching them to speak and understand the English language. Scott Hooks, Supervisory ImJenkins Auditorium was packed with family and friends for Graduation Day. migration Services Officer of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Boston Field Office, presented the Government’s Motion calling for the citizenship proceedings, and Judge Levenson ruled the Motion to be in order. Siebert led the newest citizens in the official Oath of Allegiance to the United States, and with that they were officially new U.S. citizens. It was then that Judge Levenson and Mayor Christenson delivered their remarks, followed by Mahmud Jafri, Trustee of the ILC, helping lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Included in his remarks, Mayor Christenson shouted-out the several Malden High School History/Civics class students who sat Jeantilus Gedeus sings the National Anthem. ors was performed by the Malden Police Color Guard. This was followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem (“Star Spangled Banner”) by Jeantilus Gedeus, a teacher at the ILC. After the colors were retired through the entire ceremony to see real-life events. Siebert then closed the Court and the new citizens were greeted with hugs and handshakes by their family and friends. Smiles and pride all around, and lots and lots of photos followed. Photos every which way! Family and friends took many photos at the event on Thursday. Malden Police Honor Guard presents the colors. ׉ 7cassandra://IYdoDIPdU9e5RFTYNBzZOrXZS6FTPySY_652p3qiQmA/`̰fV6RBeS׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Page 15 Club 24 hosts comedy night at Giggles Comedy Club C lub 24 hosted Comedy Night at Giggles Comedy Club in Saugus last Thursday night to benefit those in recovery through the Malden-based organization. April and Kenneth Vanvorst. Mayor Gary Christenson with Club 24 President Alan Campbell during Club 24’s Comedy Night at Giggles Comedy Club last Thursday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right, are: Christine Parsons, Petrina LoRusso, Peter Pappas, and David Parsons. Shown from left to right, are: Michael Clarke, Sharon Clarke, Jack Pagnano. Shown from left to right, are: Jim Miscioscia, Jeanine Miscioscia, Karen O’Leary, Joe Baldacchino, and Robert O’Leary. Shown from left to right, are: Jay Barton, Ellen Barton and Donna Gough. Chris Puglia and David Manopoli. Christine Butler with Frank Buckley. Mike Clarke and Jack Pagnano. Gail DiParma and Jim Carroll. Shown from left to right, are: Kelly Sheehan, Linda Shamshak and Freddie Shamshak. Malden Overcoming Addiction members Gail Poirier with Susan Jeselonis. Club 24 Secretary Karen MacDonald, at left, with Vice President Mario DiMare. Mike and Sharon Clarke. Shown from left to right, are: Chris Maher, A.J. Butler, Coryn Brosnan, and Gary Ghika. Doreen Belding and Dominic Giurleo. Shown bottom row, from left to right, are: David Parsons, Christine Parsons, and Mary Coiro; shown top row, from left: Mike Coyle, Cody Parsons, Joe Ryan and Sean Higgins. ׉ 7cassandra://lJnGroWvogaWEE2y7m4cJzqGSPodYRoVts-dfRKTvOY,`̰fV6RBeTfV6RBeS PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://i6OsHKpQVhgG2fipc1B1OmAfIGBnLppAaXaRQFFmLuM`)׉ 7cassandra://dtYLuXG4DbknHxg_pNrw_LnP4_69TXjBRqpybnnga1o͝!`J׉ 7cassandra://IklHu3bAt-lLXnF0WDS5ukfi5v-7F7YtKTrswPAdfgk,{`̰f\6RBeט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://vGTUmWW0kYKfdigqGVZj8qlIiLEx6DLPhpV3iXB8Wyw`)׉ 7cassandra://-_KzVByooRMvbNSrwiHul0OVA7JJeFqyksN08JKluoY͒`J׉ 7cassandra://YsCyEQoXi7MH3vIuI5vTAHRgWuZQX8oO-bI9i4rCkIA)U`̰f\6RBe׉EPage 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 MALDEN HIGH SPORTS ROUNDUP: Girls Volleyball soars to 7-0 in GBL with 2 more wins Tornado Football falls to Northeast Knights; Girls Soccer earns 2-0 home victory over J.E. Burke HS By Steve Freker T wo more league wins, another step toward the title. That’s the story for Malden High School Girls Volleyball this past week and it’s a familiar one for one of the most successful Golden Tornado teams. Head Coach Dan Jurkowski’s Lady Tornados knocked off visiting Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Everett, 3-1, on Monday, September 30, and blanked another GBLer, Medford, at home, 3-0, on Wednesday, September 25. The two wins lifted Malden to a perfect 7-0 in the GBL (8-4 overall) and a half-game ahead of its closest chaser, Lynn Classical, with the LC Rams at 7-1 in the GBL and an impressive 10-1 overall. Classical’s only loss of the season was a five-set, 3-2 stumble at Malden’s Finn Gym on September 16. In between Malden’s two league wins this past week was a 3-1 loss on the road to Framingham High on Friday, September 27. It looks like Malden’s road trip to Lynn to take on Classical at its own gym next Wednesday, October 9, will be the biggest game of the year for both teams, with the winner poised to be the top GBL team for 2024. A win for Malden would just about clinch the title – if it wins out against the rest of the league competition. If Lynn Classical wins that one, it would tie for the GBL lead. Next up for Malden was a home game at the Finn Gym yesterday (Thursday) – after Advocate press time – and then a road match at Chelsea High on Monday, October 7, just before the pivotal game at Lynn Classical next Wednesday, October 9. All the Girls Volleyball games have 5:15 p.m. starts. Malden High Football drops its second straight game, 40-31, on the road to Northeast Metro Tech Knights Malden High Football’s road woes continued this past weekend when the Tornados dropped a 40-31 game at Northeast Metro Tech’s field. The loss put Malden at 1-2 overall (0-1 Greater Boston League) and was the second game in a row it surrendered big points to an opponent on the road. Malden High Football was back in action at Macdonald Stadium in Malden last night (Thursday), hosting GBL rival Lynn Classical in the Tornados’ 2024 Homecoming Game. On the road in Wakefield against Northeast on Saturday, the game was played on the Golden Knights’ old school LET THE PROS HANDLE IT! ™ Say “NO” to Cleaning Out Your Gutters. Protect Your Home With LeafFilter. 20 10% OFF Your Entire Purchase* FREE INSPECTION! BEFORE AFTER + % OFF Seniors + Military ++ We off er fi nancing that fi ts your budget!1 Promo: 285 CALL TODAY FOR A 1-888-617-2908 + See Representative for full warranty details. *One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. 1Subject to credit approval. Call for details. 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Penalties and turnovers continued for Malden, and Northeast’s time-eating, “run first” (and second and third) offense capitalized. The “Isaiahs” – Robles and Bueno – combined to run for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns each, earning them both “Player of the Week” honors in the Boston Herald. Malden was able to get two touchdowns on the ground from senior captain Kevin Exilhomme, but not much more offensively. Defensively, Northeast gave Malden fits, as the Tornados gave up 40 points on that side of the ball for the second straight week. Malden Girls Soccer earns third win of the season, 2-0, over J.E. Burke HS of Boston Miriam Bouchtout scored her first goal of the season and senior Makenzie Jenkins added a big insurance goal as Malden High Girls Soccer won its third game of the season (38) over visiting J.E. Burke High School of Boston at Pine Banks Park in Malden on Monday, September 30. Malden goalkeeper Imane Agoumad kept Burke off the scoreboard with FULL SERVICE GUTTER PROTECTION – SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION NOW! 1-888-617-2908 8 saves for the shutout win. “We are starting to play better in all parts of the game,” said Malden longtime Head Coach Rick Caceda. “Miriam [Bouchtout] and Makenzie [Jenkins] were real leaders in this game.” Bouchtout was named Golden Tornado Club “Player of the Week” for Girls Soccer for scoring what turned out to be the eventual game-winning goal. Malden Girls Soccer fell, 2-1, in a close loss on the road at Lynn English on Tuesday night at Manning Field and was scheduled to host Everett yesterday (Thursday) at Pine Banks Park in Malden. Next week Malden hosts Somerville (Tuesday, October 8, 4:15 p.m.) and Medford (Thursday, October 10, 4:15 p.m.) at Pine Banks Park in Malden. Malden Boys Soccer sought first win at Everett Thursday Malden High Boys Soccer traveled next door to Everett High at 7 Acre Park yesterday (Thursday) in search of its first win of the season. Malden entered the game at 0-7-2 overall following a 4-0 shutout loss at home versus Lynn English on Tuesday. Tuesday’s game was the start of five road games in a row for Malden. Next week, Malden is on the road for three Greater Boston League matches: at Manning Field in Lynn on Monday at 5:15 versus Lynn English in a makeup game; Tuesday, October 8 at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville, versus the Highlanders at 4:15 p.m.; and at Medford next Thursday, PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Malden’s Miriam Bouchtout is the Golden Tornado Club Girls Soccer “Player of the Week” for scoring what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the 2-0 win for the Tornados and Head Coach Rick Caceda. (Courtesy/Malden Athletics) October 10 at Medford HS turf at 4:15 p.m. Malden-Revere coop Golf Team seeks win today vs. Lynn English Malden-Revere coop Golf hosts Lynn English today at 4:15 p.m., seeking to break a 3-match losing streak. Today’s match is at Mt. Hood Golf Course in Melrose. Malden dropped three close ones in a row over the past week: 38-34 to Somerville, 38.5-33.5 to Salem and 37-35 to Lynn Classical. Malden Cross Country hosts three meets in three weeks coming up A lot of “home cooking” will be enjoyed by Malden High girls and boys cross country over the next two weeks, as the Tornados are hosting three straight Wednesday meets at Pine Banks Park. The opponents were Somerville this past Wednesday. Malden boys (1-3) and girls (1-3) will then host Revere (October 9) and Lynn English (October 16) on the next two Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. at Pine Banks. ׉ 7cassandra://IklHu3bAt-lLXnF0WDS5ukfi5v-7F7YtKTrswPAdfgk,{`̰fV6RBeU׉ETHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Page 17 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Mystic Valley Girl’s Soccer Team Bests Malden Catholic, 3-4 By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Girls’ Soccer Team defeated Malden Catholic, 3-4, on Thursday afternoon under cloudy skies and constant rain. Junior midfielder Lucia Antonucci once again got the Eagles on the board first after burying a low, hard shot into the net. Just a few minutes later, Mystic Valley struck again when Antonucci intercepted a Malden Catholic clearing attempt and took the opportunity to curl a shot into the top corner of the net. The Lancers answered with relentless offensive pressure and numerous scoring chances but could not convert, giving the Eagles a cushioned 2-0 lead at the break. At the start of the second half, the momentum shifted. Katie Guo and Antonucci both had opportunities to score in the Shown from right to left: Top row: Alice Jones, Naomi Gottlieb, Katie Guo, Naomi Tokos, Kaylee Rodriguez, Mia Rubin, Julia Kerans, Nicole Kelso, Sylvie Lafeber, Abby Ssewankambo, Emily DeLeire and Tabatha Tumbry; bottom row: Bailey DeLeire, Kyra Conti, Lucia Antonucci, Maria Alves, Coach Katie Morales, Bridget George and Asst. Coach Baylee Smith. (Courtesy photo) opening minutes, but then Malden Catholic mounted its first serious attack on the Eagles’ defense. The fruits of their labor paid off as the Lancers stepped up and found the back of the net for their first goal of the match. Malden Catholic doubled their advantage minutes later with a low shot past goalkeeper Emily DeLeire, courtesy of the same duo that built their first goal. At this point, the Lancers were in complete control – dominating possession and logging shot after shot. Mystic Valley fought hard to recover but found themselves trailing further when the Lancers added a third goal. Desperately needing to cut ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Malden High School launches year-long ‘Making it Happen’ campaign MHS staff nominates & selects students who are ‘Making it Happen’ at the school By Steve Freker A s part of a schoolwide campaign to promote and maintain a positive and nurturing school culture at Malden High School, Principal Chris Mastrangelo and his team have come up with a number of ideas and initiatives to further these goals. One of the top initiatives was a new theme for the 2024-2025 school year – “Let’s Make it Happen.” As part of the overall theme and goal-setting, a related move was the establishment of a recognition on a regular basis of students at MHS who are “Making it Happen.” There is no exact definition of this trait, Mastrangelo explained. “It could be an act of kindness toward a fellow student or a staff member that is noticed by someone. Or, maybe the student worked extra hard and well in the classroom that week,” the MHS principal said. “It could even be the student simply being herself or himself and just showing her or his great personality, humor, and overall positive vibes. We have so many of those students!” “LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN”: The new Malden High School theme for the 2024-2025 school year has already made a big impact in promoting and maintaining a positive school culture, according to MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “The ‘Making it Happen’ shoutouts are announced on our student announcements weekly, in the morning before our first class,” Mastrangelo noted. “We have gotten fantastic feedback and our students really want to get on the list or see their classmates get this recognition. ‘Let’s Make it Happen’ has already made a big impact on our goals to maintain our positive and thriving school culture.” Following are the students who were selected for “Making it Happen”: Week of September 30-October 4: Madison Rodriguez Maria Barbisa Gadeia Deziyah Ricketts Sophia Toro Bernal Mavis Boadi Katie Liang Daniel Powell Anna Claudia De Assis Santos Diamond Celestin Gino Spadafora Chris MacDonald Wyatt Dessert Gabriel Montalvo Kenny Lin Week of September 17-21 Jasmine LaRose Mirka Kovacevic-Marinkovic Eduardo Da Silva Bilal Psarly Sarahy Escobar Ayala Carmine Capachietti Joaby Silva Emmanuel Caidor Abagail Rogers Olivia Ivy Cesar Rengifo Perlaza Jonari Chevalier Maria Barros Silva Tanvir Singh Marcela Sanchez Martinez Jana Moustafa Luz Mendoza Perez Christopher Cardoso WYATT DESSERT: The MHS senior, who is shown here after recovering a fumble during the football team’s opening game, was one of the students on the newest “Making it Happen” list. Wyatt is also an Honor Roll student, a member of the Varsity Boys Basketball Team and an overall key member of the MHS Senior Class of 2025. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools) into the deficit, the Eagles’ defense looked incredibly uncomfortable, and the offense struggled to attack. MV turned up the pressure as the game went on, finally breaking through when Antonucci corralled a throw-in by Abby Ssewankambo that led to an unstoppable goal. With total momentum now, the Eagles launched attacks wave after wave, but Malden Catholic’s defense stayed composed. However, a foul in the box resulted in a penalty kick for the Eagles. Antonucci stepped up to take the penalty, executing a precise shot that found the bottom corner of the net to lift the Mystic Valley girls’ soccer team past the Malden Catholic Lancers, 4-3. The win gives the Eagles an overall record of 6-1-1. For the latest on Mystic Valley Athletics, follow the Eagles on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 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Al was surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years, Cheryl A. Bonanno, his two sons Joseph & Anthony Bonanno, as well as his son-inlaw Sergio Guzman. $$ I PAY CASH $$ for World War II military items. Top prices paid for helmets, swords, daggers, uniforms, etc. Call 617-719-1698 NON MASSACHUSETTS REAL ESTATE O ur state legislature, on September 19, 2024, amended Mass General Laws, Chapter 65C, Section 2A, thereby clearly excluding non-Massachusetts real estate from the gross taxable estate for purposes of preparing a Massachusetts estate tax return for a Massachusetts resident. Up until this point in time, many practitioners were uncertain as to whether or not the value of the non-Massachusetts real estate should be included as part of the gross estate on a Massachusetts estate tax return while at the same time reducing the value entirely by an off setting deduction by including a memorandum stating that none of the value of such real estate should be included as part of the gross estate. This is consistent with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case Dassori v. Commissioner of Revenue, wherein the court ruled that real estate outside of Massachusetts cannot be subject to the Massachusetts estate tax on the grounds that this would simply be unconstitutional. Some practitioners were excluding the value of the non-Massachusetts real estate from the Massachusetts estate tax return altogether. Others were including the full value of the non-Massachusetts real estate on the Massachusetts estate tax return and then backing out the estate tax attributable to the non-Massachusetts real estate. They followed the instructions issued by the Mass Department of Revenue which would put taxpayers in a position where the non-Massachusetts real estate had to be included as part of the gross estate thereby, in many cases, bringing the value of the gross taxable estate over $2million, requiring the fi ling of a Massachusetts estate tax return. Massachusetts, as of January 1, 2023, increased the estate tax exemption to $2million. Only estates valued over $2million now need to fi le an estate tax return. As an example, if you are a Masachusetts resident with stocks, bonds and real estate located in Massachusetts with a total value of $1,900,000, and you also have real estate in New Hampshire with a value of $1million, for a total gross estate of $2.9million, a Massachusetts estate tax return will not have to be fi led upon your death as the New Hampshire real estate is simply not subject to the Massachusetts estate tax. This is welcomed news to all Massachusetts residents with non-Massachusetts real estate. We finally have the clarity that we all were looking for. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Al served proudly in the U.S. Air Force. Al would like to be remembered for his lifelong enjoyment of all things trucks and trains, his unwavering devotion to New England sports, Patriots foremost, and his fondness for jokes that elicit audience groans. Besides his human family, Al had limitless love for his four legged kin, and while we will be missing him down here, we can also be assured that the tails of Misty, Ginger, Freckles & Opus haven’t stopped wagging since. ~ Legal Notice ~ INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NORTH SUBURBAN CONSORTIUM The Malden Redevelopment Authority d/b/a City of Malden Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, as agent for and representative member of, the North Suburban Consortium (“NSC”) invites sealed price, and non-price proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: ON-CALL LEGAL SERVICES – HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON-CALL LEGAL SERVICES – ASSET MANAGEMENT ON-CALL LEGAL SERVICES – LOAN COLLECTIONS Proposals will be received until 11:00 A.M., November 4, 2024 at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA 02148. Proposals will not be accepted nor may submitted proposals be corrected, modified and withdrawn after the deadline for proposals. Contract Documents will be available by email request at OSPCDinfo@cityofmalden.org after 10:00 A.M., September 30, 2024. Following the deadlines for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by the RFP Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY September 27, October 4, 2024 Al leaves behind his wife Cheryl A. Bonanno; son Joseph Albert Bonanno, his wife Ellie Bonanno and their children Ruby Jo Bonanno and Rawley Gene Bonanno; son Anthony Joseph Bonanno and his husband Sergio D. Guzman; brother Frank James Bonanno; preceded ׉ 7cassandra://xPD26d4snX8hhaFPkWiHWP0MNqAfGDxJCFM2w7DsAMQ*q`̰fV6RBeW׉E THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 Page 19 in death by sister Ann Marie who is survived by brother-in-law Thomas Cunha and his daughter Nicole Cunha. sister-inlaw Linda L. Sanders, her son Jason Sanders and daughter Justine Foley her husband Peter Foley and their daughters Paela Foley & Adeline Foley. A private gathering will be held in remembrance of Al. Frank B. Mercurio Passed away on September 26, 2024. He was 85 years old. Frank was a longtime resident of Malden and Florida. He was a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam era and worked for many years at Hopwood Globe Company in Malden. Frank was the son of the late Francesco and Philomena (Ciccotelli) Mercurio. He was the dear brother of Teresa Blandini and her late husband Michael, the late Frances Powell and her late husband Donald, the late Jean Davis and the late Anthony Mercurio. Frank was the loving uncle of Donna Leonard, Michael Blandini, Donald Blandini, Frances Blandini, Terri Alfonse, Lisa Davis, Charlie Davis, Jonas Mercurio and Jesse Mercurio. He is also survived by many great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held at the A. J. City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-011 by Leola Santil seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Violation of Side Yard Setback and Both Sides Setback as per Plans Res-064199-2024 at the property known as and numbered 41 Alden St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #100 445 514 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at: www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair October 04, 11, 2024 City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 on the petition of Veris Residential and WinnCompanies LLC on behalf of Overlook Ridge LLC, for the Application for Approval of Definitive Plan of subdivision (Permit Application # CMID-068474-2024) made under the Rules and Regulations of the Malden Planning Board Governing the Subdivision of Land and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, §81U, to subdivide approximately 14.36 acres of vacant land classified as part of the Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District, Subdistrict RQ3, to create four new building lots and one parcel to be used for the future roadway connection of Overlook Ridge Drive and Route 1, at the property known as and numbered, 0 State Highway, Malden, MA, and also known by City of Malden Assessor’s Parcel Identification # 185 575 506; and the request for waivers made under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, §81R, regarding compliance with the following Rules and Regulations of the Malden Planning Board Governing the Subdivision of Land: Procedure - Section III.D.2.a, Performance Guarantee, Completion Date; Submission Requirements - Section IV.D.1.b, Topography; Section IV.D.1.c, Street Plans and Profiles; Section IV.D.1.d, Utility Plans and Profiles; Section IV.D.2, Traverse Calculations; and Design Standards - Section V.C.3, Frontage for proposed Lots 13B and 14B; and Section V.G.3, Traffic Impact Study. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # CMID-068474-2024 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk October 4, 11, 2024 Spadafora Funeral home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Tuesday October 8th from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Mae Bertha Upperman Of Malden, Massachusetts. Died on September 25, 2024 after an illness of over five years. She was born on May 2, 1937 the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Pearl Griggs Upperman and sister to her beloved “Sonny”, OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 avy eniior avvy S iorn oro a y avvyavy iori by Jim Miller If You’re 65 or Older, It’s Time to Get Your Pneumonia Shot Dear Savvy Senior, I recently turned 65 and would like to know if am supposed to get the pneumonia vaccine? And if so, which type of vaccine do I need and is it covered by Medicare? Relatively Healthy Dear Relatively, Yes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does indeed recommend the “pneumococcal vaccines” for pneumonia for adults age 65 and older. They’re also recommended for younger people with long-term health issues or weak immune systems, as well as children under 5 and people who smoke. Pneumonia, which can happen anytime – not just during the cold months – can be a serious and even life-threatening condition. Each year, pneumonia causes a whopping 1.5 million people to visit medical emergency departments in the U.S. and causes roughly 50,000 deaths. A recent study found that the use of pneumonia vaccines is associated with a 24 percent decreased risk of death, but vaccination rates aren’t that high. Around 67 percent of adults over the age of 65 are vaccinated against pneumonia, and just 24 percent of younger people (19-64 years old) at risk for pneumonia are vaccinated. The main reasons for this are because many people are unsure whether they need the vaccine, while others aren’t even aware a vaccine exists. Types of Vaccines There are three diff erent vaccines available, some more appropriate for certain people than others. They are the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine PPSV23 (Pneumovax23), the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine PCV15 (Vaxneuvance) and PCV20 (Prevnar 20). The numbers indicate how many strains, or serotypes, of streptococcus pneumoniae are included in the vaccine. So, which vaccine should you get? If you’ve never been vaccinated for pneumonia, the newer PCV20 is the top choice – it covers the 20 most common serotypes now. If that vaccine is not available in your area, you can get the PCV15 vaccine, followed one year later by PPSV23. If you had the earlier PCV13 (but not PCV15), or the PPSV23 at or after age 65, you’re likely eligible to get the PCV20 for increased protection. But because of the diff erent possibilities, you need to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the most eff ective option for you. Side eff ects of these vaccines tend to be mild, but may include feeling achy and tired as well as redness, swelling and soreness where the injection was given. You’ll also be happy to know that Medicare Part B covers both single dose and two-dose pneumococcal shots, and you only need to get it once. Unlike the fl u shot, which is given annually. Most local pharmacies and community health clinics off er pneumococcal vaccines, but you may want to call ahead just to be sure. For more information, visit the CDC’s Pneumococcal Vaccination webpage at CDC.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/index.html. Other Vaccines To avoid getting pneumonia as a consequence of a viral infection, you should also consider getting a fl u shot, RSV shot and a Covid-19 booster in the fall. While vaccines cannot prevent every case of pneumonia (or other conditions they’re given for), those who get them usually have milder infections, a shorter course of illness and fewer serious complications than people who don’t get vaccinated. The fl u shot and Covid booster are both covered by Medicare Part B, while the RSV vaccine (which is recommended every other year) is covered under Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plans. All three shots can also be given simultaneously. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Call Christina at 603-670-3353 or email at chrstdesousa@yahoo.com Charming Malden Studio for Rent – Prime Location Near Train $1900 per month For Rent Spacious and Sunlit 2-Bedroom Apartment with Gleaming Hardwood Floors and In-Unit Appliances – Ideal for Comfortable Living FOR RENT: Step into this inviting 2-bedroom apartment. Gleaming hardwood floors and bathed in natural light, this space exudes warmth and comfort. A washer, dryer and refrigerator included with the rent amount. To maintain our standards, we require a credit score of 680 or higher along with references. Enjoy a pet-free and smoke-free environment, fostering a clean and tranquil atmosphere for all. FOR RENT: Available October 1st. Malden studio apartment conveniently located near train. First floor with laundry available in building. Off street parking for one car. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. First, last and 1 month broker fee = $5,700 to move in plus $32.95 credit and background check. 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Contact Mango Realty today to get started on achieving your real estate dreams! MANGO REALTY INC 781-558-1091| infowithmango@gmail.com www.mangorealtyteam.com Contact us for details Unlock Business Success: Prime Commercial Space in Saugus, MA! Unlock your business potential with this ideal location, offering high visibility, ample parking, and easy access. Perfect for office, or professional use. Grow your business in the heart of Saugus! Contact us today for a tour! TRINITY REAL ESTATE Providing Real Estate Services for 17 Years Servicing Saugus, Melrose, Wakefield, Malden, all North Shore communities, Boston and beyond. Agent Spotlight Michael began his real estate career in 2009 and became a top professional in metro Boston, assisting over 100 families. He is focused on building strong relationships, staying updated on market trends, and leveraging local knowledge to guide clients. Michael’s success is driven by his passion for architecture and extensive customer service experience. He values trust in managing investments and aims to make your real estate goals a reality with minimal stress. Michael Foulds, REALTOR ® 617.461.1952 MichaelFouldsRE@gmail.com The Trinity Real Estate Team Lori Johnson has been a successful REALTOR® since 1997, serving the Saugus area. She is recognized for her professionalism, market knowledge, and ethics. Lori's ability to understand her clients' needs contributes to her success. Her dependable nature and winning personality foster strong relationships, ensuring smooth transactions and a stress-free process. Choosing Lori means having a "REALTOR® for Life." Lori Johnson, REALTOR ® 781.718.7409 HomeWithLori@aol.com 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com 781.231.9800 ׉ 7cassandra://G93DuB31THDym8_INBSMB-_IhVt0EV3O7brabbxCucc+6`̰fV6RBe\fV6RBe[ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://DiCpU8JsMl2eISBpwGP1U5bcWjvGVHyIz9n3n4rBQV8 `)׉ 7cassandra://HlS_eNmVHnYXBh38h9rYtQshDgvOr3zWuEee36kFvN8͍`J׉ 7cassandra://fUW09WZRRiEVh7bqS5eNFtqsx5afnQyFeCWMCNbFuFY+`̰f`6RBeנf`6RBeUN9ׁHhttp://CENTER.PLׁ ׁ Ј׉E%Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- WELCOME TO THIS CHARMING RANCH IN SAUGUS. DESIRABLE FEATURES ON THE MAIN FLOOR INCLUDE OVERSIZED LIVING ROOM, GENEROUS SIZE BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOM, KITCHEN WITH PENINSULA AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. A SLIDER OFF OF THE LIVING ROOM LEADS TO A DECK AND YARD. NEWER ROOF. THIS DELIGHTFUL PROPERTY OFFERS A VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. THE LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES A BONUS KITCHEN, 3/4 BATH, FAMILY ROOM AND OFFICE. THE PULL-DOWN ATTIC STAIRS PROVIDE AMPLE STORAGE FOR YOUR BELONGINGS. 3 GARAGE SPACES FOR THE CAR ENTHUSIAST. ALL OF THIS LOCATED NEAR THE RAIL TRAIL TRAIL AND CONVENIENTLY JUST MINUTES FROM ROUTE 1. SAUGUS $639,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- BRING YOUR IDEAS TO THIS 3000 SQUARE FOOT COLONIAL FEATURING SIX BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHROOMS WITH OVER 3 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE (NOT INCLUDING THE WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL). BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL WOODWORK, FIVE FIREPLACES, 10 FOOT CEILINGS. VINYL SIDING, NICE SIZE LOT. PARKING FOR 7+ CARS. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOU TO MAKE THIS A REAL GEM! EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTH SHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $699,000 CALL KEITH781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE-SUNNY, FRONT FACING CONDOMINIUM AT THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE CLIFTON ARMS CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX. YOU WILL NOT FIND BETTER UNIT PLACEMENT THAN THIS WITH TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT. THIS 2ND FLOOR UNIT HAS THE MOST ACCOMMODATING FLOOR PLAN WITH EAT-IN KITCHEN, EXPANSIVE OPEN LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, AND ONE TASTEFULLY UPDATED FULL BATH. 3 YEAR OLD KITCHEN HAS A BREAKFAST BAR, GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. THE LOW CONDO FEE INCLUDES HEAT AND HOT WATER! LIVE JUST MINUTES NORTH OF BOSTON IN THIS EXTREMELY WELL MANAGED COMMUNITY. SAUGUS $359,000 CALL KEITH 7881-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- CHARMING 3-BEDROOM CAPE COD STYLE HOME FEATURING BRAND NEW KITCHEN CABINETS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND SS APPLIANCES. REFINISHED HW FLOORING. NEW CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH FP AND NEW 60 INCH SAMSUNG TV. MAIN BEDROOM ON1ST FLOOR. 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM THAT COULD BE USED AS 4TH BEDROOM. TOP LEVEL HAS 2 LARGE BEDROOMS. ROOF IS 2 YEARS OLD. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. FULL BASEMENT READY FOR FINISHING. 4+ CAR PARKING! SPACIOUS 16K LOT IS PERFECT FOR ADU UNIT, GARAGE OR A GREAT PLAYGROUND FOR THE KIDS. PEABODY $599,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE PRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER.PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR ATTORNEYS, ARCHITECTS, PLUMBERS, CONTRACTORS, ELECTRICIANS, ETC. UTILITIES INCLUDED, EVEN WI-FI. INCLUDES WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, WOMEN & MEN’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 LAND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. LEGAL GRANDFATHERED LOT LOCATED IN R3 ZONING. THIS LOT HAS AN EXPIRED ORDER OF CONDITION 2010. BUYERS TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING CONSERVATION AND PERMITTING, ETC. SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 RENTAL • REMODELED TWO-BEDROOM UNIT FEATURING AN EAT IN KITCHEN, TENANT WILL NEED A REFRIGERATOR, NEW PAINT AND CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS. PARKING FOR TWO CARS. HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. WALKING DISTANCE TO BUS. SAUGUS $2,400 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 MANUFACTURED HOMES • 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. PEABODY $69,900 • SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF ROUE 114 IN PEABODY. HUGE PRIVATE WOODED YARD MUST BE SEEN. LARGE DRIVEWAY, HUGE ENCLOSED PORCH NICE WOODWORK, NEW STOVE, NICELY MAINTAINED PEABODY $139,900 • LARGE 2 BEDROOM MOBILE LOCATED ON A HUGE PRIVATE LOT THAT MUST BE SEEN. LARGE ADDITION 1,5 BATHS, CARPORT, NEWER OIL TANK, PITCHED ROOF. LARGE ENCLOSED PORCH SHED AND SO MUCH MORE. SAUGUS $149,900 • 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 LOOKING TO SELL OR BUY? JUSTIN KLOACK 978-815-2610 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE • 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 • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $189,900 • COMPLETELY REMODELED LARGE UNIT LIKE NEW , HARDWOODS FLOORS, THROUGHOUT NEW KITCHEN , NEW BATHROOM, NEW WIRING , NEW RUBBER ROOF, NEW PLUMBING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, NEW OIL TANK AND THE LIST GOES ON. MUST BE SEEN. NICE YARD, LARGE DECK, DRIVEWAY, THIS UNT WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM AND CAN EASILY BE CONVERTED BACK. PEABODY $189,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $229,900 • DOUBLE WIDE UNIT WITH APPROXIMATELY 1250 SQFT OF LIVING AREA. 4 BEDROOM LOCATED IN DESIRABLE OAK LEDGE HEIGHTS COOPERATIVE PARK PEABODY $239,900 • NEW MANUFACTURED HOME IN OAK LEDGE COOPERATIVE PARK.QUALITY THROUGHOUT GOURMET KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, RECESSED LIGHTING, STATE OF THE ART BATHROOM, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY HOOK UP, 1OO AMP SERVICE, LARGE DRIVEWAY, SUNNY AND BRIGHT, NICE YARD PEABODY $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://fUW09WZRRiEVh7bqS5eNFtqsx5afnQyFeCWMCNbFuFY+`̰fV6RBe]׈EfV6RBe^fV6RBe] P,Malden Advocate 10/04/2024Malden Advocate 10/04/2024fT}\10i