HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY - SEE YOU AT THE CELEBRATIONS

• Ward 2: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Devir Park
• Ward 3: Friday, July 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fellsmere Pond
  Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Amerige Park
• Ward 4: 9 a.m. to noon, Coytemore Lea Park
• Ward 5: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Forestdale Park
• Ward 6: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Trafton Park
• Ward 7: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lincoln Commons
• Ward 8: 8:45 a.m. to noon, Linden Park

New Tot Lot - Malden MA - As a paramount part in the fourth of July celebration, Ward 6 residents will reveal and present the Tot Lot at 10 a.m. Joan Carter Callahan, which whom the playground was dedicated to died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 78 and was a important advocate preserving and maintaining the quiet suburban life around her with her group MHNA. To embody and honor the work that Callahan and complete, the Tot Lot is built on Trafton Park. The new revamped playground features rock climbing walls, a tire swing, toddler swings and toddler equipment including a fire engine, spring-based ambulance are all new equipment and are thanks to... READ MORE

Welcoming Artists to Malden - Malden MA
The Sacred Heart Convent, was recently transformed into artists studios. It's part of Malden's long term plans to attract artists and provide work and living space. The project has taken over four years to work out zoning and other related issues. This last Thursday an open house was held to showcase the final results. READ MORE

Carroll Award to William Crumley - Malden MA - Last Friday, a Malden resident William Crumley was recognized by the Carroll Center for the Blind. He was recognized for achievement in workforce. Despite his vision-impairment he likes reading, travel and watching old movies. Though legally blind, they say he usually wins at Trivial Pursuit. Crumley works at the Mass Secretary of State's Office as an information specialist. He excels at his work, by using his great memory to assist callers on a wide variety of topics, including corporate filings. The Carroll Awards are sponsored by the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton and the MA Commission for the Blind to recognize achievements and contributions to the workforce being made by persons who are legally blind. With the latest technology and training, a blind person can work in almost most occupations. Crumley took several computer classes with an enphasis on office work. This training at the school helped him acquire a position at the Secretary of State's Office. MORE

No Early Retirement - Malden MA - The employees of the soon to be closed McFadden Manor, a nursing home, will not be able to receive early retirement due to a vote made by the city council on Tuesday night when the vote was deadlocked at 5. One of the central reasons behind the closing of McFadden Manor was the mediocre condition the nursing home with in. That said, the treatment of the seniors by the employees were always spectacular. The present issue concerns those employees of McFadden that are not of 55 years yet and have worked more than 20 years. Only about a handful of people fits the criteria and would be able to receive early retirement. City Council representatives exemplify an obvious break, with one side showing disappointment while the others reasoning the necessity of the situation. Paul Yao

Some Results for Rivers Edge - Malden MA - The 200 acre development named Rivers Edge that runs along the Malden River will finally begin to allow new tenants beginning in the summer after 15 years of development. Formally known as Telecom city, when its original goal was to create a communications research center, construction for apartments began in May 2008, initiated by Criterion Development Partners and will yield 222 units with 40 units ready to rent by August. Started in 1994, the complex is built directly over what was a 100 percent polluted area. With a Bownfields status and cleanup Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn stated it "to be an environmental miracle." Rivers Edge is conveniently located near the Wellington train station and also boasts being in close proximity to the 10 acre Malden River Park. Rents for the units begin at $1,350 studios, $1,650 one-bedrooms, $2,200 for ... READ MORE

ORACLE award for Packer - Malden MA - The National Storytelling Network recently hails Laura Packer of Malden as the recipient of the northeast ORACLE award. The award is presented to people who have made a significant contribution to local or regional storytelling and used storytelling to benefit the larger community. A graduate of Boston University, Packer exemplifies her contribution to the community through story telling by aiding the League for Advancement of New England Storytelling, as well as becoming director of Sharing of the Fire, a northeast story telling conference. Not only that, but Packer has also directed three storytelling series, including Storytelling for Grown-ups and StoryLab, at the venerable Club Passim in Cambridge. She has the story telling genre to many non-traditional venues such as upper management of technology and financial companies, and art festivals that have previously not included storytelling. Packer is set to receive her reward in Jonesborough, Tennessee on October 4th at the Regional Oracle Ceremony during the 37th annual National Storytelling Festival. - Paul Yao

Nomination papers to run for Malden school committee or city council will be available on Tues Jun 30 through Tues Jul 28 at 5 p.m. at the Malden City Clerk's Office, 200 Pleasant Street. The city Clerk, Karen Anderson and staff are getting ballots set for the Tues, Nov. 3rd election. The following have already announced; John Matheson, David D'Arcangelo, Barbara Murphy, Nekita Lamour, Jeffrey Donahue, Brian O'Boyle, for City Council. Adam Weldai, Len Iovino and Steve Winslow, will run for School Committee.

From Malden MA to TV - A Malden native's personal story is the basis for a news television series, The Philanthropist. As it is played, a wealthy man travels the developing world to be "eyeball to eyeball" with his beneficiaries. Bobby Sager has traveled the developing world with his wife and two kids for years. READ MORE

Looking for Grants - Police Chief Ken Coye is seeking a federal grant worth $1 million to save 15 jobs. He anticipates potential monies of only $250,000 from the government. Last April, the Chief applied to the stimulus program section designed to reduce the loss of police officers. He was looking for enough money over a three year to period to protect 79 patrolmen's jobs. READ MORE

PAYT on the ballot  - The Malden Taxpayers for Accountability is a step closer to its goal of removing the pay-as-you-throw program. The Council voted unanimously to put the issue on the ballot for the elections in November.  READ MORE