~ EDITORIAL ~ Mayor Christenson, staff delivered tremendous Malden history lesson: ‘Two Thumbs Up!’ for sure

Presentation was so detailed and informative; it is worthy of being used as an educational resource

It was so good, it should be preserved and used a resource— just like a lot of the historical information that was used to create the tremendous video that accompanied Malden Mayor Gary Christenson’s 2024 State of the City Address on Monday morning.

There was a historical perspective from the very start with the “arrival” of Mayor Christenson in a “time capsule,” wheeled in by DPW Director Bob Knox and his crew.

Throughout, the theme was the “Malden History Channel” and in giving detailed synopses on each municipal department, the presentation also gave a wonderful “look back” to yesteryear, complete with vintage photos and at times, recaptured videos of Malden’s past.

The presentation on Monday was easily the most comprehensive, informative and of course— entertaining— that has been compiled. When the video of the event is available, all Malden residents and all Malden students should take advantage of this newly-created resource.

Anyone that is guaranteed to experience several “I never knew that” moments, for sure.

The presentation was so detailed and informative, it is worthy of being used as an educational resource moving forward, for all in the community.

Mayor Christenson and his staff, Maria Luise, Kathleen Manning Hall, Elaina Savino, Paul Hammersley and all others who participated in the creation of this valuable and remarkable new archive of Malden history deserve commendation as well as the proverbial “Two Thumbs Up!” for a job very well done! Bravo!