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Good morning Malden! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Malden backs new affordable housing for local veterans on Salem Street
  • How Malden residents can speak directly with Sen. Jason Lewis Monday
  • How did a Malden-linked tax preparer end up in prison?

Also on today's calendar: Beginner Latin Dance Course and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow and flurries, 1-2", temps: high: 31, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Malden Veterans Housing Project Gets Crucial Funding (patch.com) — Malden is moving ahead with a new veterans housing project at 105 Salem St., backed by a $400,000 grant from the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Volunteers of America of Massachusetts will renovate the building into 12 studio units, most designated as affordable for veterans, with construction expected to start in 2026 and finish by 2028.
   

2. Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for December (advocatenews.net) — Malden residents represented by Sen. Jason Lewis can drop into his virtual office hours on Monday, December 15, from 2–3 p.m. via Zoom to raise personal concerns or share legislative feedback. Lewis also continues to hold regular in-person office hours in Malden and other district communities; details and contact information are available on his website.
   

3. Tax Fraud Blotter: Reality hits (accountingtoday.com) — A tax preparer case tied to Malden stands out in a roundup of recent federal tax prosecutions, with the preparer sentenced to prison and supervised release for falsifying client returns. The broader piece also surveys other tax fraud and professional discipline cases nationwide, underscoring how aggressively authorities are pursuing abusive tax practices.
   

4. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 10 Wilmington Students Named To Malden Catholic's Honor Roll (wilmingtonapple.com) — Malden Catholic High School in Malden has recognized 744 students, including 10 from Wilmington, on its honor roll for the first term of the 2025–26 school year. The school highlights its rigorous academics, STEM offerings, and leadership-focused, values-based curriculum that draws students from more than 40 area communities.
   

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