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 Eight injured in Malden fire - Eight people were injured in a three-alarm fire that destroyed a triple-decker house in Malden, according to fire officials. When police officers and firefighters responded to the scene on Burdett Street at 8:44 a.m., flames were shooting out of second and third floor windows, said Deputy Fire Chief Phillip Cargill. Police arrived on scene first, and two officers were injured, he said. One rescued people from the first floor, and the other helped a teenage girl down from a porch roof that she had climbed onto from a second floor window. She received minor burns. more
Opening Government to the People - In the wake of multiple scandals on Beacon Hill, our elected officials have embraced and repeated certain buzzwords in an attempt to distance themselves from their disgraced former colleagues. Legislators now use terms like "transparency" and "common sense reform" repeatedly when talk turns to State House ethics. It's always a good thing when our elected officials feel pressure to open government up to the people. However, there is a marked difference between paying lip service to reform and actually changing the culture of Beacon Hill. Our legislators must take concrete and meaningful steps to truly open government up to the public. More OpEd 8/30
 Tree falls injuring truck passenger - A tree fell on two unsuspecting motorists yesterday on Pleasant Street, injuring one person, police and a witness said. Officers responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident Wed about 11:45 a.m. to find the downed tree, crushing the hood and cab of a black Ford pickup truck in the west-bound lane. Fire, police, and paramedics responded, Trimpop said. No one was seriously injured, although the truck’s passenger, identified by police as Michael Nary, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for what was described as non-life-threatening injuries, said Malden Police Captain Tom Swanson. entire story
Mystic Valley to build athletic facility with help from $8 million bond - MassDevelopment has issued an $8 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, which educates more than 1,000 students from Malden, Medford, Melrose, Everett, Stoneham, and Wakefield on its elementary and high school campuses. The School plans to use bond proceeds to build 25,000 square feet of athletics space. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School currently leases land throughout Malden for practices and games, and the more modern, larger facility will allow teams to play in a single central location. Salem Five Cents Savings Bank purchased the bond. entire press release
Combine Properties buys 17 Centennial Drive - Combined Properties, Inc., of Malden, a full-service real estate investment and development firm in Greater Boston, today announced that it has acquired the 47,994-square-foot Class-A medical and office building at 17 Centennial Drive in Centennial Park, Peabody, Mass., for $2.0 million. Seller TD Bank was represented by Brecht Palombo of Tranzon Auction Properties, and Combined Properties represented itself. The property is the former home of the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center and is being offered for lease by Combined Properties. press release
 Spadafora calls MA job growth his 'top priority' - 08/23 State Senate candidate Craig Spadafora today reiterated his pledge to make job growth his top priority, saying the recent drop in the state's unemployment rate is "not a cause for celebration but rather a sign that we need to do a lot more to get Massachusetts residents back to work. Companies have been leaving the state in droves due to the high cost of doing business here, and that means fewer jobs for Massachusetts residents," said Spadafora. "I promise the residents of the Middlesex and Essex District that if I am elected to the Senate, my top priority from day one will be to create a more favorable climate for job growth." press release
 Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders - OpEd08/23 - The shortage of revenue-producing jobs in the Commonwealth is the single most pressing problem facing our government today. Creating and maintaining good-paying and permanent jobs will be my number one priority in the State Senate. Yet, as we grapple with the problems of today, we must continue to look forward. If we want Massachusetts to be an economic leader in the 21st century, we need to equip our children with the tools necessary to compete for jobs in a global economy. My oldest son will start pre-school in a few weeks. When he graduates from high school, he will face an entirely different workplace than I did when I graduated. It is our responsibility to ensure that all of our children are prepared for whatever challenges lay ahead of them, and providing them with a sound education is the only way to accomplish that. read all
 Thomas H. Fallon; former Malden mayor was educator - Thomas H. Fallon, known as a champion of education during his terms on the School Committee and as mayor in his hometown of Malden, died Monday surrounded by his family, after a short illness. He was 68. Mr. Fallon, who was mayor of Malden from 1982 to 1986, served as a US administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration from 1994 until the time of his death. more
Soccer clinic brings Malden together - More than 150 kids from across Malden were treated to a free five-day youth soccer clinic last month, courtesy of church organization Seven Mile Road, said its pastor. The clinic, called Soccer Nights, is designed to give every child in the city an opportunity to attend regardless of their financial situation. The weeklong evening sessions drew about 200 kids in all, said Rev. Matthew Kruse, who helped organize the event. more
 Katherine Clark Meets with Seniors at Malden’s Heritage House - State Senate Candidate and State Representative Katherine Clark met with a group of Malden residents at the senior living residence, the Heritage House. These residents had the opportunity to meet and chat with Rep. Clark about the important issues facing the Commonwealth. Rep. Clark addressed some of her legislative priorities including home care programs that keep seniors in their homes, legislation for affordable prescription drugs, and funding for Meals on Wheels. “This was a great opportunity to hear from Malden residents on what they want in their next State Senator, and we had a great, fun discussion.” said Clark. “I am proud of my record on behalf of our senior citizens and will continue to fight for programs and funding that are critical for our communities in the State Senate.”
 Michael Day Joins “Helping Our Troops” to Support Soldiers Overseas - 08/16 - State Senate candidate Michael Day and volunteers from his campaign joined with Helping Our Troops Vice President John P. Fitzgerald and other H.O.T. volunteers to pack boxes with food and supplies to send to our troops serving overseas.
“This is a great way to thank our servicemen and women who protect our nation,” Day said. “Helping Our Troops is an all-volunteer group that has been doing tremendous work for our troops and I was honored to be able to help in a small way.”
Helping Our Troops meets monthly to help pack donated supplies to soldiers serving abroad. To learn more about Helping Our Troops, visit www.helpinourtroopsma.org.
Malden firefighters: Public safety threatened - The layoff of 10 members of the Malden Fire Department and the closure of a station are drawing protest from the local firefighters’ union, which warns the cuts are jeopardizing public safety. Union members distributed leaflets throughout the city Saturday alerting residents to the personnel reductions and the closing of the Engine 4 station, located on part of the former Rowe Quarry site. The union said the cuts would increase the department’s response times, particularly in the Forestdale, Maplewood, and Linden sections, and come in a year in which Malden already has had eight multiple-alarm fires. more
MATV producers win 4 national awards — At the 2010 Hometown Video Festival Executive Director Ron Cox picked up four national awards given to local MATV producers of three separate videos produced in Malden. This country’s largest and longest running media competition is sponsored by the Alliance for Community Media and this year, it was held in Pittsburgh, Penn. The ACM is a nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to support local media organizations like MATV that provide PEG (Public, Government and Educational) access for their communities across the country. the story
Spadafora looks to wean the state off its spending addiction - State Senate candidate Craig Spadafora says he knows what it’s like to work hard. He’s been proving it since he was a youngster working in his grandfather’s restaurant “Anthony’s of Malden.” Now at 36, Spadafora continues to work at a breakneck pace. When he’s not at his Lynnfield office helping financial advisors grow their businesses, he’s helping his family maintain their own business. Topping that off, Spadafora has been a Malden city councilor for seven years, having won his fourth two-year term in office last year. Leaning over a glass table inside the Investors Capital’s conference room last Friday, Spadafora explains that he often helps out in the restaurant on the weekends folding napkins, washing dishes and even getting behind the bar. “I know what it is to get my hands dirty,” Spadafora says. more
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Housing Families Hosts Volunteers from Malden Catholic - Students from Malden Catholic High School volunteered their time during summer vacation at Housing Families. The volunteers assisted with landscaping, helped with a mailing and did general clean up and maintenance of Housing Families’ properties. Housing Families assists homeless families in the Greater Boston area by providing affordable housing, temporary emergency shelter, and an after school program. For more information and to inquire about volunteer opportunities, visit www.housingfamilies.org |
 Malden officials on Pay-as-You Throw panel reignites old fight - As a handful of city officials are expected to praise pay-as-you-throw trash disposal at a panel discussion for waste industry professionals later this month, a group of Malden taxpayers have continued to fight the measure, which they say was implemented at the 11th hour and without the necessary citizen input. Robert Miller, founder of Malden Taxpayers for Accountability, a nonprofit watchdog group that attempted unsuccessfully to repeal the trash program with a November 2009 ballot question, said the program amounts to an end-run around a long-standing state law against raising property taxes. “We’re not against recycling, what we’re against is the way it was implemented,” said Miller in a telephone interview. “And a lot of my people still believe it’s an override of proposition 2 ½.” more |
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Appeals court orders $4m paid in River's Edge land dispute - The Mystic Valley Development Commission drastically under-valued a plot of land it took by eminent domain in 2004 during the development of the River’s Edge complex and now must pay the parcel’s owner millions, according to a lawyer in the case. The commission must pay the Walk family more than $4 million – about $3.6 million for the land and $400,000 in interest – for a 5.5 acre parcel that abuts the Malden River, said George A. McLaughlin, lead attorney for the plaintiff. “There isn’t anything sexy about this case,” McLaughlin said. “It’ a run of the mill appeal, and the appeals court really slammed them.” entire article
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Linden Square to get $160,000 facelift - The Malden Redevelopment Authority gave the green light for contractors to begin work on a $160,000 effort to revitalize Linden Square, a plan that will add trees, change traffic patterns, and “soften” a corner now marked by asphalt and hardscape. more
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Malden lifeguard faces child porn charges - A lifeguard who worked at a state-run swimming pool is facing child pornography charges. Prosecutors say 19-year-old Anthony Gabriella of Malden pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of possession of child pornography and possession with intent to distribute child pornography. Bail was set at $2,500 and the defendant was ordered to stay off the Internet and have no unsupervised contact with children. According to a statement from Middlesex DA Gerry Leone, investigators found more than 200 suspected child pornography images and videos on the defendant's home computer. Gabriella has been suspended from his job as a lifeguard at the Department of Conservation and Recreation's pool in Stoneham. It could not immediately be determined if he had a lawyer. © Copyright AP
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| Spadafora: State cuts highlight need for reform - Craig Spadafora, a candidate for State Senate in the Middlesex & Essex District accused Beacon Hill of abandoning its commitment to cities and towns, saying the new state budget fails to provide communities with the tools needed to offset another round of local aid cuts. "Once again, the Legislature has chosen to balance the state budget on the backs of our cities and towns and the hardworking taxpayers of the Commonwealth," said Spadafora. "Rather than reform the way it operates, Beacon Hill has instead cut local aid for the third year in a row, making it even more difficult for communities to deliver essential services to local residents." entire press release |
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 Malden Neighborhood Basketball - As part of the Malden Neighborhood Basketball League's 25th Anniversary this past season, the league has begun it's first season of "Summer Jam". This is a summer program that will be played weekly throughout the summer at the newly refurbished Green Street Park basketball courts. Any Malden resident going into the 10th, 11th or 12th grade this fall as well as those that just graduated this past June are eligible to play.The first half of the season began last night but anyone wishing to play the second half of the season during the month of August contact Ken Mazonson at 781-324-4420.
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Council approves budget; demotions, layoffs for police - Smiles were scarce at Wednesday night's final budget meeting as the Malden City Council voted to approve a budget that hinges on future union votes to maintain already depleted public safety personnel. The $131,255,482 budget was approved by a vote of 6-2 with four amendments approved by the Finance Committee. The amendments include the restoration of $330,000 in cuts to the Department of Public Works following the union's acceptance of Mayor Richard Howard's health insurance plan; a $600,000 transfer from the School Department budget to a reserve account to be accessed by the district if necessary; rejecting the .75 local option meals tax and the subsequent removal of $332,000 in projected new revenue; and an additional $750,000 in cuts to the Police Department. entire story
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Crosswalk improvements continue throughout city: 557 Pleasant St. next for crossing upgrade - Next month, improvements to the streets of Malden will continue with a crosswalk project at 557 Pleasant St. This project, slated to begin in August, is part of a citywide initiative spearheaded by Malden City Councilor Craig Spadafora to make street crossing safer for residents. Residents, mainly senior citizens, have been voicing concerns about crossing streets in Malden for years. more
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| Water, sewer rates go up - DPW Commission voted on water and sewer rate increases to go into effect July 1 for residents and businesses. A 1.5% increased has been imposed by the MWRA and the city has added about 1 percent on top of that. It will help pay for a series of infrastructure projects, said Mayor Howard. The rate for first step users (201-800 cubic feet) is increased from $7.68 to $7.80 per 100 cubic foot. Second step users will see an increase $14.05 to $14.33; and third step users will see $16.67 to $17.09. |
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Newsweek ranks Mystic Valley No. 5 statewide - Mystic Valley Regional Charter school is the fifth-best public high school in Massachusetts, according to an annual list published by Newsweek Magazine that considers student participation in advanced-placement college-level courses and tests. Nationwide, Mystic Valley placed in the top 1 percent of schools surveyed, coming in at number 278 in its second year on the list. A partial list of schools was published in the magazine's June 14 edition. article
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Vacca sues Malden - The former city treasurer responsible for overseeing a department involved in an embezzlement scandal last year has retired from his position and sued the city for unpaid vacation time. Frank Vacca, who served as the treasurer-collector for over 22 years, resigned from the position in January, according to City Councilor Greg Lucey. Vacca was on medical leave for 12 weeks beginning in August of last year and submitted his resignation letter shortly after returning, Lucey said. The former treasurer has launched a civil lawsuit against the city, claiming he was never compensated for vacation time he earned on January 1, 2010. read more
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 08/11 Katherine Clark Attends Senior Center Events in Stoneham and Lynnfield - State Representative Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) recently attended senior events at the Stoneham Council on Aging and Lynnfield Council on Aging. While at these events, Representative Clark met with many senior residents to discuss the issues that are important to them. “As an advocate for senior issues in the legislature, my visits to the Councils on Aging have helped me better understand the issues that are important to the senior community and become a stronger voice for them on Beacon Hill,” said Representative Clark. “I was very impressed with the resources and activities offered by the Stoneham and Lynnfield Senior Centers, and I look forward to working with them as their next State Senator.” more
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Malden High renovations on time for fall - New classrooms, administrative offices, and a host of other improvements await students, staff, and administrators returning to Malden High School later this month for the start of the fall semester, said a supervisor overseeing the school’s extensive renovations. James Norton, project manager for URS Corp., which is overseeing the renovations, said the $77 million project is moving forward on time. Offices, classrooms, locker rooms, and athletic and nurse facilities all received a facelift this summer and are expected to open on time, Norton said. “The Brunelli Building will be 99 percent complete by September,” Norton said. link to more
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 Benjamin Knack Chopped - Surprising as it may seem, both Autumn Lewis and Benjamin Knack were the latest victims of Gordon Ramsay's chopping block on Hell's Kitchen on FOX as they were eliminated from the competition on Tuesday. While they may be disappointed that they did not make it into the finale, neither one regrets a thing. We had a chance to sit down and chat with these two about their time on the show as well as what we can expect to see from them in the future. read the interview
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Poisoning suspected in domestic case - man and a woman are hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital after an apparent poisoning in Malden. Officials were called to 68 Washington St. on Sunday at about 10:50 p.m. for a domestic disturbance, said fire Deputy Chief Jack Colangeli. “There was some indication of a poisoning,” Colangeli said. the story
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| MATV to rebroadcast Senate debates - Spadafora set to appear Sept. 22. - Political junkies are going to be getting plenty of fixes starting Aug. 17, when Wakefield Cable Access Television broadcasts the first of seven debates at 7 p.m. from the Galvin Middle School. At that time, Democratic candidates for the Middlesex Essex Senate seat, State Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Melrose, and Stoneham attorney Michael Day will be taking to the stage. Immediately following that debate, Republican candidates for the 32nd Middlesex House seat, Wakefield’s Eric Estevez, Melrose’s David Lucas, and Melrose Alderman Monica Medeiros — will begin at 8:30 p.m. While these debates are being aired on Wakefield Access Television, MATV Director Ron Cox said Malden residents will also be able to view the debates as Malden Verizon customers have direct access to WCAT and can watch the debates live, and for all others, MATV will be receiving tapes of the debates to air on Malden’s Access Television station. “We won’t be able to do it live,” said Cox, “but once we get the tape we will air it… should be the next day or shortly after." Cox said residents of Malden should check their local listings and also online at matv.org to find out when the debates will be aired. the entire article |
| Mom delivers baby in Malden Police parking lot - A police officer helped a mother deliver her baby in the parking lot of the Malden Police Department. Officer Michael Casaletto received an unusual call early Sunday morning when he received word that a mother was giving birth on Malden City Hall Plaza. Casaletto rushed to the scene and found the parents in their car and the baby turning blue. “I just helped, as the mother and father did most of the work,” said Casaletto. “Checked her mouth. I did a finger sweep. On her own she started turning pink, so she started looking good and her eyes opened. continued |
| Housing Families Announces Backpack Drive - From now until August 19th, Housing Families will be collecting backpacks filled with school supplies to give out to each child in its afterschool program. The donated backpacks and supplies will send these students back to school in the fall prepared for a successful school year. Through its afterschool program, Housing Families offers daily academic and emotional support to children from homeless and extremely low income families. To help Housing Families ensure its students a great start to the 2010/2011 school year, please bring your backpack filled with school supplies to donate at 354 Cross Street in Malden by August 19th. Your donation will be greatly appreciated by Housing Families’ Children’s Program. All donations are tax deductible. |
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 Bridge dedication for Siblings who Served in Combat - On Sat, July 10th, the Clifton Street Bridge will be dedicated to all siblings who served simultaneously in combat in the U.S. military in defense of our country. The designation was signed into law by Gov. Deval Patrick and the ceremony will be 10:00am on the bridge. The dedication will be particularly meaningful to Middlesex Sheriff James V. DiPaola whose late father Arthur served in the Marine Corp. along with his uncles John, - Air Force and Rocco - Navy. Sheriff DiPaola stated, "Malden has a long history of paying homage to its veterans and I am grateful that my family has played a part in the United States remaining the land of freedom and opportunity.” For info: Ward 4 Councillor James Nestor 781-324-2672 or jnestor@cityofmalden.org
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Planning Board gives green light to High Rock development - Residents of the Maplewood Highlands neighborhood are worried about the effect of blasting from a proposed 18-unit subdivision on nearby High Rock. A controversial subdivision in Malden's Maplewood Highlands neighborhood received court-ordered approval from the Planning Board last month, paving the way for what some neighbors fear will be a dangerous construction project in an environmentally sensitive area. Planning Board members originally voted to reject a proposal submitted in 2003 by D&L Realty Trust of Somerville to build 18 units and roadways on an elevated parcel of wooded land known as High Rock. The developer appealed the decision in Land Court and a ruling was delivered last February ordering the board to reverse its decision. At an April 17 hearing, the board officially approved the project. MORE
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 Officials Attend Agave Mexican Grille Grand Opening - Agave Mexican Grille & Tequila bar is officially open for business! Malden Officials attended a Grand Opening Event, complete with an official ribbon cutting ceremony along with samplings of authentic fresh Mexican Cuisine, on Monday, May 24, 2010. The menu at Agave is wide-ranging, with a number of traditional Mexican dishes, seafood and steak entrees with a spicy flair and some items a bit more mainstream. The specialty tequila bar offers a full-on selection of premium tequilas and knowledgeable service for a true Tequila 101 experience. The kids’ menu ‘Para Los Niño’s’ features both Mexican options and traditional American items. The 5,400 square foot restaurant, which seats 180, has a free private function room available for events, meetings and fundraising opportunities.
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Ferryway Green upgrade complete - The latest in a series of public park improvements was unveiled Tuesday morning as city officials joined students to celebrate the completed renovation of Ferryway Green Park.  The $125,000 facelift included a new sod ballfield, new fencing, an irrigation system, and a series of improvements to the park's drainage system to prevent flooding. The city utilized Community Development Block Grant Funds for the project, which was administered by the Malden Redevelopment Authority. “In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of life for the residents of Malden, we continue to make investments in the city’s passive and active recreational areas,” Malden Mayor Richard Howard said in a statement. |
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