Week of October 19, 2026
Meetings from Monday, October 19, 2026, to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Meetings
Most agendas are posted two to four days before the meeting, so the week's later meetings may not have one yet. Each meeting's page has its agenda once it's posted.
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School Committee Finance Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee to review a $393,000 net school spending shortfall and FY26 and FY27 financial reports.
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Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee
Committee to discuss plans for November 7, 2026 Community Planning Workshop and review a revised Existing Conditions chapter of the master plan.
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Licensing Board
License transfer for Veterans of Foreign War post at 14 Webster Court and manager change for Malden Fine Wines at 220 Pleasant St.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Amending Inclusionary Zoning ordinance (MCC 12.12.300) under City Council papers 335-26 and 335A-26.
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City Council
Council to hold hearings on National Grid pole and conduit petitions on Pearl Street and Lynn Street, and vote on budget transfers and zoning changes.
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Cemetery Trustees
Discussion on National Grid petition for easement inside Forest Dale Cemetery wall and update to Cemetery Handbook.
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Emergency Management Team
Malden Emergency Management Committee reviews preparedness, training, grants, and department reports.
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Police Community Advisory Committee
Open Meeting Law complaint, Flock Safety Program resolution, and Malden Police Department Q&A answers.
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Retirement Board
Board reviews Q3 2026 investment performance, new retirement applications, and member transfers.
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Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Updates on development projects at 245 Bryant Street, 213 Main Street, Overlook Ridge, and 105 Salem Street.
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Community Preservation Committee
Public hearing on Community Housing Projects: Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Malden Rental Assistance Program, and Housing Assistance for Older Adults.
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Board of Health
Board to consider three-year rental inspection exemption for Altitude Apartments.
Minutes posted
Minutes this site collected from October 12, 2026, to October 18, 2026, and what each meeting decided.
Decisions are pulled from each meeting's minutes by AI. Check the minutes before relying on one. About AI summaries
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability,
- Agreed to oppose state cuts to the Mass Save program. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the annual progress report, pending a few edits to graphics. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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City Council License Committee,
Recommended favorably seven licenses, including extended hours for Big Daddy Doggie Daycare and outdoor parking at Melrose Storage Facility (AI summary, checked against the city's PDF)
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee,
- Amended Ordinance 335-26 on inclusionary zoning, carried unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Amended Ordinance 335A-26 on inclusionary zoning incentives, passed 4-1 with Councillor O'Malley dissenting. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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- Approved permitting the Housing Authority of the City of Mexico, Missouri to piggyback MHA's Nan McKay task order contract.
- Approved amending the August 11, 2026 vote on the Contract for Financial Assistance Work Plan #5001, increasing it by $275,140.67 for a revised total of $22,574,509.05.
- Approved a 7.2% price increase from WASTEZERO, raising MHA black trash bags from $68.25 to $73.16 per case.
- Approved two additional tenant balance write-offs totaling $6,131.82, with Attorney Danielle Walsh able to pursue collection at her discretion.
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- Approved bills and signing of checks for Section 8, MRVP and the Revolving Fund Register for August 2026.
- Approved authorization for MHA's Board Chair or Executive Director to accept, execute and submit all future EOHLC Docusign CFA Amendments/Awards/Agreements.
- Approved revised wording of agenda item 3D from the September 2, 2026 Board meeting regarding Resolution 2026-11.
- Approved payment of $8,567.95 to the YMCA for the Linden and Newland Afterschool/Summer Programs.
- Approved payment of $19,482.50 to Atlantic Awning for the second phase of replacing the awning at 630 Salem Street.
14 more decisions on the meeting's page
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