31 INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED, ARRAIGNED IN TAKEDOWN OF MAJOR DRUG DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IN HUDSON AND MARLBOROUGH

31 INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED, ARRAIGNED IN TAKEDOWN OF MAJOR DRUG DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IN HUDSON AND MARLBOROUGH

Charges are the Result of an Undercover Investigation Following a Spike in Opioid Overdoses in Marlborough, Hudson and Surrounding Communities

BOSTON – More than 30 individuals have been arrested in a widespread takedown of a heroin and fentanyl distribution ring in Marlborough, Hudson and surrounding communities, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

 The arrests are the result of a large-scale joint investigation involving AG Healey’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division, the State Police Gang Unit and the Marlborough Police Department.

The investigation was initiated in response to a spike in opioid overdoses in the area. According to authorities, this distribution network was dealing drugs in local parks, restaurants and other public places in the area. Authorities arrested the defendants in connection with sales to an undercover officer.

“Through the extensive efforts of this joint investigation, we were able to dismantle a major heroin and fentanyl distribution ring that brought these deadly drugs into several local communities,” said AG Healey. “Thank you to our state and local law enforcement partners for their assistance in targeting these dealers and making sure these drugs are no longer on our streets.”

 “As the state of Massachusetts and the entire country continue to grapple with the heroin epidemic, law enforcement wants to send a strong message that dealing deadly opiates will not be tolerated and serious consequences can result,” said Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi. “The Marlborough Police Department wants thank our law enforcement partners who helped in this effort and we are all committed to keeping our communities safe.”

The following individuals were arrested and arraigned Monday in Marlborough District Court:

Ramon Cruz, 30, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Daniel Dixon, 28, of Marlborough
Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

            Nicholas Harris, 27, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Ramos Matos, 31, of Hudson

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (three counts)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Adeline Ogden, 22, of Hudson

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (six counts)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) with Intent to Distribute within a School / Park Zone (one count)

Possession of a Class C Substance (Alprazolam) with Intent to Distribute within a School / Park Zone (one count)

Shane Perry, 19, of Marlborough
Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Stephanie Riley, 48, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Nelsy Rodriguez, 29, of Marlborough
Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Rolando Velasquez, 36, of Framingham

Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) within a School / Park Zone, Subsequent Offense (one count)

Anna Santiago, 58, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin), Subsequent Offense (one count)

Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine), Subsequent Offense (four counts)
Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) within a School / Park Zone, Subsequent Offense (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (four counts)

Wardell Washington, 41, of Worcester

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Coreena Weller, 39, of Hudson

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

            Kevin Weller, 38, of Hudson

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

The following individuals were arrested Monday and were arraigned in Marlborough District Court on Tuesday*:

Eric Busuito, age 28, of Milford

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Enrique Gonzalez, age 40, of Framingham

Distribution of a Class B Substance, (Cocaine) Subsequent Offense (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Ngocvan Huynh, 33, of Worcester

Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Angelee McBride, 44, of Worcester

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

            Jeffrey Renna, 26, of Mattapan

Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Distribution of Class B Substance (Cocaine) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Suquie Shorrow, 35, of Worcester            Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin), Subsequent Offense (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

*Defaulted for his arraignment Tuesday

Jarelis Ayra-Velez, 42, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Franklin Moreta, 27, of Worcester

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Isaac Delgado, 35, of Framingham

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Brianna Lacey, 21, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B (Cocaine) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Robert McGovern, 23, of Marlborough

Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Crystal Alden, 39, of Waltham

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)
            Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)    

Andrew Medeiros, 26, of Hudson

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

The following individual was arrested on Monday and defaulted on his arraignment in Westborough District Court on Tuesday:

Thomas Holm, age 28, of Westborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Defaulted on his arraignment in Westborough District Court Tuesday

            The following individual was arrested on Monday and was arraigned in Marlborough District Court today: 

Jacob Apodaca, 27, of Marlborough

Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)
Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin), (one count)

Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two count)

The following defendants were arraigned in Marlborough District Court in May and June as part of this investigation:

Ashley Harding, 24, of Hudson

            Knowingly Being Present where Heroin is Kept (one count)

            Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

            Vincente Rodriguez, 36, of Manchester, N.H.
            Possession of a Class A (Heroin) (one count)

Tyler Samuelson, 26, of SterlingPossession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin), Subsequent Offense (one count)
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (one count)
Resisting Arrest (one count)

           

AG Healey’s Office has been working closely with its federal, state and local partners to combat illegal drug trafficking. The AG’s Office is using a multi-faceted approach that includes education for prescribers, pursuing illegal drug traffickers and pill mills, and expanding access to recovery and treatment programs.

The AG’s Office has committed a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to form a new Fentanyl Strike Force. In partnership with the Massachusetts State Police, the task force will target heroin and fentanyl traffickers and dismantle their distribution networks across Massachusetts. The funds will expand the AG’s Office’s own drug enforcement work and has helped build enhanced partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement.

This investigation is ongoing. These charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Lynn Brennan, of AG Healey’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division, with assistance from Assistant Attorneys General Cesar Vega and Gina Masotta, both of AG Healey’s Criminal Bureau, and with assistance from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The case is being investigated by the AG’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division, the State Police Gang Unit and the Marlborough Police Department.

The following agencies assisted with the takedown Monday: State Police assigned to the AG’s Office, the State Police Transportation Drug Unit, the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Squad, the State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Hudson Police, Northborough Police, Framingham Police, Sudbury Police and Worcester Police.

馬丁，吳弭順利連任 Ed Flynn當選 昆士梁秀婷連任

波士頓市長馬丁華殊發表當選連任感言。
(馬丁華殊競選陣營提供)

(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓整理報導) 選舉結束了，波士頓市的選舉結果一點也不令人意外，在位市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh)及4名在位不分區市議員，全都順利連任，只有分區市議員部分，有新人。

在昆士市，華人關心的不分區市議員選舉，該市唯一的華裔市議員梁秀婷(Nina Liang)順利連任，另兩名當選者為在位的狄波納(Noel DiBona)，以及曾兩度參選市長的馬洪妮(Anne Mahoney)。

(馬丁華殊競選陣營提供)

截至11月7日大選日晚上10點的開票結果，還只有58%的選區回報了結果之際，馬丁華殊已以68.5%的高得票率，遠拋對手提多傑克遜(Tito Jackson)的31.5%。

(馬丁華殊競選陣營提供)

馬丁華殊在費爾蒙柯普立廣場酒店(Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel)的站台上，有麻州財政廳廳長高柏珂(Deb Goldberg)，麻州檢察長奚莉(Maura Healey)等人左右陪同，接受近千名支持者歡呼”馬丁，馬丁”。

馬丁華殊感謝支持者，聲言這是選民們再一次決定，要讓波士頓成為一個靶機會帶給每個人的城市。

他說支持者有工會成員，住宅事務活躍份子，藝術家，同性戀社團等等各方面的人，是大家對波士頓的熱情，啟發了他。他還謝謝對手提多傑克遜使得這場選舉很有競選精神。

            提多傑克遜在馬丁華殊宣佈選舉勝利前15分鐘打了電話恭喜馬丁。他說自己是昂首，帶著驕傲感加入選戰，因為參選從來不是為了他自己，而是為了波士頓市所有居民，那些感到房租暴漲，學校有問題，鄰里不靖的那些人。

阮鴻燦(右一)，阮浩鑾(左一)與Ray Flynn(左二)為愛德華費林
(Ed Flynn)(右二)助選，(周菊子攝)

今年的選舉，顯然未激起選民的參與熱度，儘管馬丁華殊的得票率如此高，勝選差距那麼大，但截至7日下午6點，詮釋39萬2000名登記選民中，只有22%出席投票了。和歷史標準來比，簡直微不足道。

波士頓市曾在位20年的前市長萬寧諾(Tom Menino)，2001年創下76%得票率紀錄，還不那麼容易被打破。

幾乎從每一個政治角度來看，今年的市長選舉都是一場壓倒性的選舉，既沒有電視廣告，選民的興趣也不高，更且只有二場辯論，還都沒上主流電視網播放。和2013年馬丁華殊以51%得票率當選那次來比，選民出席投票率還不到那次的一半。馬丁華殊曾經擔任麻州眾議員16年，競選財庫裏有400萬元，身邊又有一批能幹的民主黨策略家當義工，再加上過去近70年來，波士頓市從來沒有一名在位市長競選連任時輸過，這種種因素都讓他的當選連任似乎是連想都不用想的順理成章。

波士頓市議員選舉部分，4名在位不分區市議員，吳弭(Michelle Wu)，普萊斯莉(Ayanna Pressley)，米高法拉提(Michael Flaherty)，艾妮莎(Annissa Essaibi George)，全都順利連任。這次，吳弭的得票率最高，24.6%，64978票，其次依序為21.7%，57479票，19.5%，51621票，以及17.3%，45524票。

波士頓不分區市議員當選者，第一區是有李超榮支持的利蒂亞(Lydia Edwards)，52%，6897票，第二區是有阮鴻燦，阮浩鑾，陳寶萍，關麗莎等人支持的愛德華費林(Edward Flynn)，51.8%，7458票。第七區是Kim Janey，56.2%，4940票，第八區是在位的查金(Josh Zakim)，64.7%，3995票，第九區是在位的Mark Ciommo，61.6%，4672票。

Baker-Polito Administration Supports Urban Agriculture Projects Across Massachusetts

Baker-Polito Administration Supports Urban Agriculture Projects Across Massachusetts

Eight Urban Farming Enterprises Receive Grants to Improve Operations

LOWELL – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $343,079 in grants for eight urban agriculture projects across the state. The funding continues the Administration’s support for an emerging urban agriculture sector and a commitment to ensure city residents have access to fresh food. The announcement was made by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner John Lebeaux during an event at UMass Lowell.

            
“Massachusetts’ urban agriculture programs remain a critical way to address food access and food insecurity in the Commonwealth’s urban areas, while revitalizing communities and creating local jobs,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our administration is proud to provide funds to help these innovative enterprises expand and improve their operations.”

“Urban food production positively impacts the health and standard of living of residents, and is an avenue for local job creation and improving community camaraderie,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Many of today’s grant recipients also have programs dedicated to youth development and leadership, inspiring the next generation of Massachusetts farmers.” 

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) launched an Urban Agriculture Program to support the emerging urban agriculture sector in early 2014. As of today, MDAR’s Urban Agriculture Program has released four rounds of funding which have provided support for  57 urban agriculture projects and facilitated five statewide urban agriculture conferences, attracting hundreds of practitioners, advocates, and policy makers.

“In urban areas, small-scale urban agriculture sites can make a big difference in increasing access to fresh, healthy produce, preserving open space and beautifying neighborhoods,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary (EEA) Matthew Beaton. “Through the Urban Agriculture Program, the Baker-Polito Administration is dedicated to supporting the growth and viability of food production in urban centers.”

“I am so pleased that MDAR is able to award eight organizations with Urban Agriculture Program grants this year,” said MDAR Commissioner John Lebeaux. “Each grant recipient has their own original way of increasing access to locally grown food with programs that will support mobile markets, new infrastructure or equipment for commercial food production.”

Urban agriculture ranges from traditional in-ground growing and rooftop farms, to aquaponics, greenhouses and “freight farms.” The local food movement is taking root in neighborhoods, especially where vacant land or buildings are available and fresh food is hard to find.  Previously funded projects have reached communities including Boston, Springfield, Lowell, Holyoke, Lawrence, Salem, and Somerville.

The successful demonstration of these projects has ranged from innovative markets, expanding production space, refurbishing production facilities and investments in market opportunities within low to moderate income communities.

The following projects received grants:

Wellspring Greenhouse, Springfield – $65,400

Wellspring will use its award to build a hydronic growing system, and purchase equipment and materials for their large-scale greenhouse. The grant will enable the company to increase its energy efficiency, enhance sales and create more economic opportunities in the Springfield community.

Urban Farming Institute, Roxbury – $50,908

Urban Farming Institute will use this funding to increase overall farm production with the purchase of small hand tools, amendments for soil health, refrigeration cooler, and pick-up truck for distribution purposes.

Gardening the Community, Springfield – $74,230

Gardening the Community will use this award for the construction of a permanent farm stand. The stand will create a new direct market in a low-income neighborhood and will be on the site for their Walnut St. Farm.

NUBIA, Boston – $4,104

NUBIA will use this funding to purchase a “walk behind” tiller with snow attachment.  This additional piece of equipment will be crucial for production prep and winter maintenance for this organization’s growing number of production sites.

UMass Lowell, Lowell – $71,808

UMass Lowell will utilize its grant award for equipment, installation and tools for the final phase of their Urban Agriculture Innovation Site.  The project is in partnership with a local urban farm that will be a model of sustainability and organic food production.

Victory Program, Boston – $27,221

The Victory Program will use its award for their urban farm capacity building project, which includes greenhouse infrastructure, soil enhancement, and equipment for production efficiency.  The overall project will help to increase produce production and commercial sales to the Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods.

Mill City Grows, Lowell – $36,934

Mill City Grows will utilize its award for the purchase of several pieces of mobile equipment to help their staff manage and maintain multiple urban farm sites.

Regional Environmental Council, Worcester – $12,474

The Regional Environmental Council will utilize its grant to upgrade their current marketing and mobile market vehicle and add to the small scale tools in their commercial kitchen to diversify products for their markets. They will also pilot a packaged food program utilizing food grown on the YouthGROW urban farm.

“Urban agriculture plays a vital role throughout greater Lowell by assisting families struggling with food insecurity, promoting healthy dietary habits, and supporting our local economies,” said State Senator Eileen Donoghue (D-Lowell). “This grant funding will support UMass Lowell and Mill City Grows as they continue their important work in expanding urban farm sites and encouraging environmental sustainability. Congratulations to these two outstanding institutions for all they do for our community.”

“My congratulations to UMass Lowell and Mill City Grows for their respective grants that will allow them to build upon their innovative programs to produce healthy foods in a sustainable and accessible manner,” said State Representative Thomas A. Golden, Jr. (D-Lowell), Chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy.  “These grants are critical to spur the growth of urban food production and I thank the Baker-Polito administration, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beaton, and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Lebeaux for their leadership on this program.”

“Congratulations to both Mill City Grows and UMass Lowell for the tremendous change you are fostering by creating an urban agricultural garden where Lowell’s residents can not only take part in farming but our children can see and learn the value of sustainable, environmentally proactive lifestyles,” said State Representative Rady Mom (D-Lowell).

台灣啟用美國全球入境計畫 民眾可快速通關

            (Boston Orange) 2017年11月1日起，臺灣成為全球第12個正式啟用美國「全球入境計畫」（Global Entry, GE）之國家

臺美雙方分別於本年10月26日及31日在桃園中正機場及美國華府海關暨邊境保護局（CBP）總部舉行美國「全球入境計畫」（Global Entry, GE）及臺灣「入出國自動查驗通關系統」（e-Gate）互惠機制啟用儀式，並自本（11）月1日起，臺灣成為全球第12個，亞太第4個正式啟用美國GE之國家，美國則為第1個適用臺灣e-Gate國家，歡迎在臺設有戶籍之我國國民申請加入美國「全球入境計畫」，以享免排隊、快速通關服務。

「全球入境計畫」是美國國土安全部海關暨邊境保護局（Customs and Border Protection）透過預審機制，加速低風險旅客入境美國之計畫，11月1日正式實施後，國人可透過美國「全球線上註冊系統（ttp.cbp.dhs.gov）」註冊，並繳交美金100元，經面試及審核通過後，即可成為會員，效期長達5年。會員入境美國時，僅須在美國主要機場之「全球入境計畫」自助式通關亭（Kiosk）完成入境及海關申報手續，即可由專用通道入境，使用簡便。

                  本年11月1日適逢臺灣獲美國「免簽證計畫」實施滿5週年，臺美「全球入境計畫」的正式啟用，除象徵兩國關係持續緊密、深化，亦大幅提升兩國人民從事觀光及商務交流之便利性。臺灣未來將續推動類此計畫以增進國人出國待遇，並努力為國人爭取更多旅外便捷措施。(波士頓經文處提供)

Baker-Polito Administration Re-Establishes Governor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes

Baker-Polito Administration Re-Establishes Governor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes

Governor Charlie Baker swears in members of the Governor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes

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BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today signed an Executive Order re-establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes and was joined by Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett to swear-in members of the commission.  The Task Force will advise the Governor on issues relating to the prevalence, deterrence and prevention of hate crimes in the Commonwealth and the support of victims of hate crimes.

“Our administration is committed to making Massachusetts a safe and welcoming place with zero-tolerance for hate or violence,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We look forward to working with this diverse group of qualified members who represent different backgrounds and parts of our state to enhance our commitment to inclusive and tolerant communities.”

Members of the Task Force include gubernatorial appointees with expertise in community advocacy, law enforcement, health care, law, government and education and represent a group diverse in gender, race, industry, region, age and education. Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett and CEO and President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Josh Kraft will serve as co-chairs.

“The Commonwealth is comprised of 351 cities and towns with diverse populations that proudly celebrate their diversity,” said Lt. Governor Polito. “I thank the members of this Task Force for their commitment and willingness to serve the Commonwealth and help all our residents feel safe from hate and violence.”

This task force will meet at least quarterly and submit a formal written report annually that addresses the mission of the Task Force, targeted objectives, options and recommended actions and metrics to measure the effects of the recommendations on hate crimes in Massachusetts to the Governor.

The Task Force will promote full and effective coordination among law enforcement agencies in order to improve prevention, investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. The Task Force will encourage and assist agencies in safe reporting of hate crimes pursuant to the Hate Crime Reporting Act, as well as analyze and publicize hate crime reports pursuant to the Hate Crime Penalties Act. This group will develop best practices related to technical assistance for school districts that may seek to incorporate hate crime education into their curricula.

In 1991, Governor Bill Weld initiated the Governor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes by letter, coordinating and giving priority to state implementation of the Hate Crimes Reporting Act. From 1994 to 1996, the Task Force led the successful legislative effort to amend the Hate Crimes Penalties Act to expand its scope and increase penalties for those who commit hate crimes. In 1997, Governor Paul Cellucci formalized the Task Force through Executive Order 401. The reconstitution of the Task Force reinvigorates the Commonwealth’s statewide commitment to fighting hate crimes and supporting victims and impacted communities.

Task Force on Hate Crimes

Secretary Daniel Bennett

Secretary, Public Safety and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Co-Chair

Josh Kraft

CEO and President, Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston

Co-Chair

Anthony Gulluni

District Attorney, Hampden County

Ana M. Javier

President, Merrimack Valley Project

Dr. Robert E. Johnson

Chancellor, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Michelle Jones-Johnson

Vice President for Talent Strategy and Chief Diversity Officer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Jody D. Kasper

Chief of Police, Northampton Police Department

Dara Kaufman

Executive Director, Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

  

Israul Marrero

Police Officer, Boston Police Department

Genevieve Nadeau

Chief, Civil Rights Division at the Office of the Attorney General, Massachusetts

Dr. Nawal Nour

Director, Ambulatory Obstetrics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Kelly A. Nee

Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police, Boston University

Nan M. Sauer

Co-Chair, Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association

Emily Todisco

State Trooper, Massachusetts State Police

Robert O. Trestan

Executive Director, Anti-Defamation League, New England Regional Office

Yusufi S. Vali

Executive Director, Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center

Deborah Williams

Student, Amherst College

生命麵包11/23進摩頓市辦免費社區火雞節餐會

The annual "Don't Be Alone On Thanksgiving" free community turkey dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, noon – 2pm, at the Malden High School cafeteria, 77 Salem Street (enter from the rear entrance off of Ferry Street into the cafeteria.) This dinner is free and open to anyone who would like company on the holiday, or who needs a good hot meal. No reservations are needed. The site is handicap accessible. The event is sponsored by Bread of Life, Anthony’s of Malden, Ferryway School in Malden, Forestdale Community Church in Malden, Hoff’s Bakery, Malden Lions Club, Marty's Caterers of Stoneham, Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, Knights of Columbus IC  Council 13966, and the staff of Salemwood School in Malden.

Donations of roasted turkeys (preferably de-boned) and baked goods (pies, cakes, sweetbreads, pastries, cookies) would be appreciated. Donations may be brought to the Malden High School cafeteria, rear entrance off of Ferry Street, on Wednesday, November 22 from 4 - 7 pm.

Marty’s Caterers, a major donor for Bread of Life events, will donate mashed potatoes  and gravy. Anthony’s of Malden is roasting turkeys.  About one hundred volunteers pitch in each year to cook about 900 meals for a sitdown feast and delivery to homeless families and to senior citizens who are home-bound. To volunteer in the kitchen or dining hall on Thanksgiving Day, between 8am and 4pm, or on the evening before from 4-7pm, call Bread of Life, 781-397-0404 of email: info@breadoflifemalden.org.  To volunteer delivering meals on Thanksgiving Day to elderly shut-ins in Malden, Medford, Everett or a  surrounding town, call Gene Pinkham of the Knights of Columbus Council 13966, at 781-321-0994 (eve) or email: pinkhamgene@gmail.com.