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advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
City is in compliance, but City Council now working on requests for pair of ordinance changes requested by state EOHLCBy Steve FrekerThe City of Malden has received a favorable review of its year-old-plus plan for conditional compliance with the 2023 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Law.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Two tremendous shows held this past weekend for 85th Annual Junior Varieties showBy Steve FrekerThere were a “Minion” reasons for its success and once again the student performers “stole” the show – literally, this year, with the title theme of “Despicable Me: Junior Varieties Heist.” This past weekend the 85th Annual MHS Junior Varieties talent show was held in the historic Thornton Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High, and once again, it was two nights to savor, another pair of memory keepers.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Mack Keating honored by New England Scholastic Press Association, recognized by Malden School CommitteeBy Steve Freker“Stop the presses!”That age-old newspapering term essentially describes what happened recently at the Malden School Committee meeting when the members recognized an exceptional feat of excellence by a Malden High School senior.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Acton-Boxborough ends Tornado State Tourney rideBy Steve FrekerThey battled and fought their way into an impressive fourth-straight MIAA State Tournament, so this season will always have to be remembered for its successes. Most of the games were hard-fought, and Malden High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Scott Marino and his Tornado team brought a competitive game plan to the court night in and night out.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Tran is believed to be first freshman League MVP in Malden history in SwimmingBy Steve FrekerMALDEN – One outstanding performer led her team to a fourth consecutive League Championship while accruing lots of personal, individual achievements, which led her to compete on the State Championship level. Another Malden High standout carried the team on her back in some games, helping her squad to an impressive fourth consecutive appearance in the MIAA Division 1 State Girls Basketball Tournament.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Spring Sports Season begins on Monday; American Red Cross Blood Drive in Finn Gym on March 19By Steve FrekerMalden High School’s “Junior Varieties” is widely considered one of the oldest and longest-running high school variety shows in the country, featuring a mix of comedy, vocal, instrumental and dance performances and other skits, largely led by the junior class. It is the biggest fundraiser of the four years for what is now the Junior Class of 2026.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Massachusetts has highest annual cost child care in the nation, over $20,000 per child; College tuition here just over $15,000 on averageBy Steve Freker Parents who rely on daycare for their children are well aware of the “sticker shock” in store for them when paying the bills. For a number of years, it has been confirmed that Massachusetts leads the nation in average annual and monthly child daycare cost, right around $20,000 — even more for infant care.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Thousands pack Malden High School for first event of its kind in this areaBy Steve FrekerEd Markey did not mince words at the Town Hall he hosted in his hometown on Saturday, when describing his discontent with the series of budget and workforce cuts emanating from the White House. “They’re bringing out the Malden in me,” the U.S. Senator from Massachusetts— and proud son of Malden, Mass.— railed from the stage of the Jenkins Auditorium in Malden High School.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Superintendent presents this and other Entry Findings at School Committee meeting this weekBy Steve FrekerIt had become a frequent criticism over the past several years, and the often heard lament has been, “What’s the big holdup?” The reference was to the Malden Public Schools’ speed and efficiency – or lack thereof – in advertising its open instructional positions for the next school year.
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1 month ago | 
advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell
Lots of accomplishments from the past year and plenty of plans and challenges outlined for the future at well-attended breakfast meetingBy Steve FrekerAt one point in one of the most memorable mayoral “State of the City” presentations to date, Malden City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio quipped, “Sorry we only got an A- and not the highest grade.” She was referring to the Bilingual Voting Rights Report Card from the 2024 Presidential Election.
