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Also on today's calendar: *CANCELED* DUE TO Weather Forecast: Lantern Walk and Arts Activities Celebrating Fellsmere Pond and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Malden Man Arrested In Federal Investigation (patch.com) — Malden residents saw a heavy police presence Thursday morning as local officers joined state police and the FBI to arrest 29-year-old Jordende Pierre on an outstanding warrant near Summer Street. Authorities say he will be arraigned in Malden District Court and stress there is no ongoing threat to public safety, thanking neighbors for their cooperation during the operation.
2. Malden Underpass To Reopen After Falling Concrete Incident (patch.com) — Drivers and pedestrians in Malden can once again use the Dartmouth Street underpass after engineers deemed it safe following last week's falling concrete scare. The city plans temporary netting and detailed testing this fall, with a full repair project targeted for the spring construction season to address ongoing deterioration concerns.
3. Jenn Spadafora Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Malden (advocatenews.net) — Malden residents are getting an early look at the 2027 mayoral race as longtime School Committee member Jenn Spadafora launches her campaign, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, inclusive schools, and responsive city government. Drawing on decades in finance and nearly ten years on the School Committee, she highlights advocacy for fair state education funding and a vision of transparent, resident-focused leadership.
4. Generous MHS alumnus bequeaths $100,000 to Malden Public Schools (advocatenews.net) — Malden Public Schools just received a $100,000 bequest from late Malden High alumnus Melvin Klayman, likely one of the district's largest private gifts ever. Half will support priorities chosen by the superintendent, and half will fund a new annual $2,000 scholarship for graduating Malden High seniors starting with the Class of 2027.
5. She was told they'd separate her recycling from the waste. It wasn't true. (nenc.news) — A Malden apartment resident discovered her building's recycling bins had vanished, only to learn the promised sorting of recyclables from trash wasn't actually happening. Her complaint prompted state scrutiny, a warning letter to the management company, and the return of some recycling bins, while highlighting how many larger Malden buildings lack required recycling service.
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