Week of October 26, 2026
Meetings from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 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
Allocation of $400,000 in Net School Spending Underspending Funds.
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School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Policy updates on nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, tobacco on school premises, and school entrance age.
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Historical Commission
Demolition and alteration review for buildings at 15 Ferry Street, One Salem Street, 245 Bryant Street, and 808 Salem Street.
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Cultural Council
Council to vote on extending board officers to January and review a grant evaluation tool.
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City Council Finance Committee
Transfers of $157,000 and $220,000 from Salary Reserve to various accounts, including Police Salaries.
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Review and award recommendations for Youth Climate Action Fund applications.
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Site Plan Review Committee
Public hearings on an accessory dwelling unit at 48 Essex Street and a child care facility at 200 Exchange Street.
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Malden Housing Authority
Review of bills, invoices, contracts, charitable requests, and capital project payments.
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Interviews with three firms for the Malden River Works Salt Shed & Boathouse owner's project manager.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Inclusionary zoning ordinance changes and a new incentives section, plus a tabled use regulations amendment.
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City Council
Public hearings on National Grid pole and underground conduit petitions, and a residential tax exemption for FY 2027.
Minutes posted
Minutes this site collected from October 19, 2026, to October 25, 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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Affordable Housing Trust Fund,
Approved June 17 minutes; discussed inclusionary zoning changes, a CPC funding application, and housing projects at 213 Main Street and 245 Bryant Street. (AI summary, checked against the city's PDF)
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- Approved Brian LaGrasse as Senior Inspector effective September 7, 2026, 3-0.
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Police Community Advisory Committee,
- Confirmed the council will ask the Malden Police Department for information on steps to comply with the Protect Act. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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- Approved engaging Attorney Michael Sacco regarding compliance versus the RFP goal.
- Approved the new members listed with hire dates in August and September 2026.
- Approved the deceased survivor member Option C Pop-Up for Patricia Howard.
- Approved continuing the current roll call voting procedure with no changes.
- Approved sending affidavits every 5 years beginning in 2030.
2 more decisions on the meeting's page
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- Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Confirmed the reappointment of Lisa Picardi, 18 Phillips Street, to the Disability Commission, by a 9 yes vote. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted order 384-26 to establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund beginning with fiscal year FY2028, by unanimous vote. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted order 386-26 to establish a General Purpose Stabilization Fund, by unanimous vote. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted order 387-26 to establish a Short-Term Capital Needs Special Purpose Stabilization Fund, by unanimous vote. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
14 more decisions on the meeting's page
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee,
- Voted to take Paper 335A-26 from the table. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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- Approved the Consent Agenda, with Councillor Taylor excused. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Placed on file the appointment of Kenneth Antonucci to the Community Preservation Committee. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Placed on file the appointment of Inna Babitskaya to the Community Preservation Committee. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Placed on file the mayoral appointment of Naomi Yohannes to the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Placed on file the mayoral reappointment of Paul Weston to the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
5 more decisions on the meeting's page
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City Council Committee of the Whole,
Police presented Flock Safety camera program review, covering search limits and seven-day data retention. (AI summary, checked against the city's PDF)
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee,
Recommended most zoning Use Table changes to City Council, tabled motel-hotel, fast food and supermarket changes, and recommended assistant department head salary schedule. (AI summary, checked against the city's PDF)
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