IT IS SAID… in Malden

That T-shirts and shorts were in no short supply for Malden residents all over town Tuesday due to the record-setting warmth, hitting 80 degrees here, 76 in Boston.

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That it is a sad day in Malden when we see a “Closed” sign for good in the window of China Garden, an Edgeworth icon at 256 Highland Ave. for decades.

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That over 80 young baseball enthusiasts were on hand over the last two Saturday mornings participating at the Malden Youth Baseball Clinic at the Salemwood School Fieldhouse, hosted by Malden Recreation, the most ever, according to organizers.

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That a telltale “sign ’o the times” following the brutal cold that lasted most of the winter, coupled with the multiple snowstorms, is the dreaded aftermath, a plethora of potholes, which are now appearing on lots of roadways.

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That Spring Sports season officially begins for most high schools on Monday, March 16, as baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls outdoor track, softball, boys and girls tennis and boys volleyball kick off their tryouts and preseason practices in anticipation of their season openers.

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That a new restaurant with roots in New York, featuring Hong Kong-style food, has expanded to Malden Square; its name is Sing Choi Kee — open at 7 Pleasant St., featuring a variety of rice, chicken, pork and beef menu items.

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That a spirited turnout was on hand for the Malden Public School rescheduled Black History Month celebration held Tuesday night at the Ferryway K-8 School.