Don Nally returns for his eighth season as head coach of the Malden High boys basketball team. Last season, the Golden Tornadoes finished 7-13 overall. Malden graduated five seniors from that team. Nally welcomes back six veterans with three of…
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Malden will have full-day events to ring in the city’s new’s leaders on Monday
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Mayor-elect Gary Christenson said the hours of events will tie into the city’s reputation for diversity and highlight the new leader’s goal of community involvement. Some of the events include: • From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., multiple groups from…
Bread of Life, Tri-CAP make the move into new building
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The two community service groups collaborated last week on a purchase-to-sale agreement to buy the office building at 54 Eastern Avenue, where the two will have joint facilities. The final contract signings, which took place Dec. 23, culminated a year…
Sen. Clark awarded Legislator of the Year
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Senator Katherine Clark received the award for Legislator of the Year from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The award was presented at the Melrose School Committee meeting with school committee members from cities in towns throughout the district in…
2011: The Year in Review
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Malden witnessed a lot of change in 2011. Here’s some of the cities major events in the last year. Snowed over: Malden spent more than $700,000 over budget plowing as the Boston-area received record-breaking amounts of snow last winter.…
Arrest Log
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Monday, December 12 Yessenia Roman, 20, of 6 Como Street was charged with assault & battery. Tuesday, December 13 Juan Montalva, 28, of 464 Meridian St., East Boston was charged with speeding; and operating a motor vehicle…
Salemwood School proud to unveil new tot lot
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Officials joined students from the Salemwood School Tuesday afternoon to formally unveil the newly renovated tot lot at the school. Shown from left to right are Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Community Development Director Bethany Rosa, Ward Five City Councillor Barbara Murphy, Salemwood School Assistant principal Joanne Lanergan, Salemwood School Principal Dr. Jonathan Ponds, and MRA Assistant Executive Director Deborah Burke. The tot lot, which has been open for a few weeks now, was rehabbed using $40,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The renovations included new equipment as well as safety surveillance cameras and lighting. Officials said the effort was a collaboration between school officials, Murphy, the mayor’s office and the MRA. (Advocate Photo/J. Mitchell)
Council to begin search for chief financial officer
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When the Malden City Council returns in January, one of their biggest priorities will be hiring the city’s first chief financial officer. Gov. Deval Patrick signed the city’s home-rule petition allowing the new CFO position in November, paving…
Crowds gather for Malden River Design Forum
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Dozens of residents packed the Lower Gallery of the Malden Public Library to view and discuss new visions for the Malden River, as part of the first ever “Malden River Design Forum.” The event was hosted by Tri-City Community Action…
Sounds of Malden
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MPL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Come to the Malden Public Library on Wednesday, December 28 at 7p.m. and enjoy a holiday family movie featuring the Muppets as they retell Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided.…