Hello from New Malden Patch Editor

By Mark Ouellette

Here is a sampling of five things to know for Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Malden:

1. New editor: Malden Patch's new editor is Mark Ouellette...err, me. I have worked for Patch for nearly three years and in that time I have served as the local editor for the Stoneham, Melrose and Winchester websites. I will also be serving as the local editor for Melrose Patch. I look forward to getting to know Maldonians in the coming weeks. 

2. Local sessions: Here's a look at the boards meeting on Wednesday in Malden, according to the city website:

• Retirement Board, 8:30 a.m., Malden Government Center in Conference Room 325-R
• Sign Design Review Committee, 8:30 a.m., Malden Government Center in Room 609
• Problem Properties Unit, 10 a.m., Malden Government Center in Mayor's Conference Room

3. Bright skies: It is expected to be sunny on Wednesday in Malden, with temperatures peaking in the high 80s and overnight lows in the upper 60s.

4. Senior activities: Check out the schedule of activities going on Wednesday at the Malden Senior Center, according to the senior center newsletter for August:

9 a.m.: Blood pressure 
9 a.m.: Chinese outreach 
9:30 a.m.: Balance-strength
9:30 a.m.: Zumba 
9:45 a.m.: Personal trainer 
10 a.m.: Immigrant Learning Center play 
10 a.m.: ESL Level I 
10 a.m.: ESL Level II 
10:45 a.m.: Chinese Tai Chi 
12:30 p.m.: Line dancing

5. Library programs: Take a gander at a few Malden Public Library programs slated for Wednesday, according to the library website:

• 1 p.m.: ESL Conversation, Program Room
• 7 p.m.: Harbor Islands 101