Malden Publick: Weekly digest

Week of October 19, 2026

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Malden Publick

Weekly digest · Week of October 19, 2026

18 meetings this week. Minutes from 5 meetings, with what they decided.

Meetings

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Monday, October 19, 2026

School Committee Finance Subcommittee · 6:30 PM

Finance Subcommittee to review a $393,000 net school spending shortfall and FY26 and FY27 financial reports. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee · 6:30 PM

Committee to discuss plans for November 7, 2026 Community Planning Workshop and review a revised Existing Conditions chapter of the master plan. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Finance Subcommittee · 6:30 PM

No agenda posted yet

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board · 7:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Licensing Board · 6:00 PM

License transfer for Veterans of Foreign War post at 14 Webster Court and manager change for Malden Fine Wines at 220 Pleasant St. (Checked against the city's PDF)

City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee · 5:30 PM

Amending Inclusionary Zoning ordinance (MCC 12.12.300) under City Council papers 335-26 and 335A-26. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Liquor License Board · 6:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

City Council · 7:00 PM

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. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Cemetery Trustees · 5:00 PM

Discussion on National Grid petition for easement inside Forest Dale Cemetery wall and update to Cemetery Handbook. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Emergency Management Team · 4:00 PM

Malden Emergency Management Committee reviews preparedness, training, grants, and department reports. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Police Community Advisory Committee · 7:00 PM

Open Meeting Law complaint, Flock Safety Program resolution, and Malden Police Department Q&A answers. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Retirement Board · 8:30 AM

Board reviews Q3 2026 investment performance, new retirement applications, and member transfers. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Emergency Management · 4:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Affordable Housing Trust Fund · 5:00 PM

Updates on development projects at 245 Bryant Street, 213 Main Street, Overlook Ridge, and 105 Salem Street. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Cemetery Board of Trustees · 5:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) · 6:00 PM

Public hearing on Community Housing Projects: Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Malden Rental Assistance Program, and Housing Assistance for Older Adults. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Board of Health meeting · 6:30 PM

Board to consider three-year rental inspection exemption for Altitude Apartments. (Checked against an AI transcription)

Police Community Advisory Council · 7:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Minutes posted

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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability · Sep 9, 2026

Agreed to oppose state cuts to the Mass Save program. p. 2
Approved the annual progress report, pending a few edits to graphics. p. 3

Checked against the city's PDF

City Council License Committee · Sep 15, 2026

Committee recommendations to the City Council

Favorably Petition 354-26, Extended Hours for LeGarde, LLC dba Big Daddy Doggie Daycare located at 10 Maplewood Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 24 Hours (New).
Favorably Petition 355-26, Livery Company: Kuda's Premium Limo located at 244 Kennedy Drive, Apt. 103, Malden for 1 vehicle (New). p. 2
Favorably Petition 356-26, Livery Driver: Kudakwashg Kachere of 244 Kennedy Drive, Apt. 103, Malden (New). p. 2

City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee · Sep 15, 2026

Amended Ordinance 335-26 on inclusionary zoning, carried unanimously. p. 2
Amended Ordinance 335A-26 on inclusionary zoning incentives, passed 4-1 with Councillor O'Malley dissenting. p. 3

Checked against the city's PDF

Malden Housing Authority · Sep 22, 2026

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.

Checked against an AI transcription

Malden Housing Authority · Sep 29, 2026

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.

Checked against an AI transcription

14 more decisions on the meeting's page

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Week of October 12, 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Malden Publick

Weekly digest · Week of October 12, 2026

13 meetings this week. Minutes from 1 meeting, with what it decided.

Meetings

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

City Council Committee of the Whole · 7:00 PM

City Council reviews the Flock Safety program, including contracts, amendments, renewals, purchase orders, and policies. (Checked against the city's PDF)

City Council Economic Development Committee · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Committee to discuss a municipal wage theft ordinance with Salem City Councillor Jeff Cohen. (Checked against the city's PDF)

City Council License Committee · 5:30 PM

Petitions for a livery company and driver on Linwood Street, and lodging house renewals on Washington, Charles, and Cedar Streets. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Public Works Commission Public Hearing

Malden Housing Authority · 8:30 AM

Review of bills, invoices, contract change orders, policies, charitable requests, capital project payments, and approved training offerings. (Checked against an AI transcription)

License Committee · 5:30 PM

No agenda posted yet

City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee · 6:00 PM

Committee to discuss zoning use regulation amendment (Paper 327-26) and new assistant department head salary schedule (Paper 415-26). (Checked against the city's PDF)

Economic Development Committee · 6:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Committee of the Whole · 7:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability · 5:30 PM

Commission to review and score applications for the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF). (Checked against the city's PDF)

Climate Action & Sustainability Commission · 5:30 PM

No agenda posted yet

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission · 6:00 PM

Commission to review brochure update, Fair Housing plan for the City of Malden, and a recap of Public Safety Day. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee · 6:30 PM

Discussion of the November 7, 2026 Community Planning Workshop, a fall citywide engagement event. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Minutes posted

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Malden Housing Authority · Sep 2, 2026

Approved Resolution 2026-11 for MHA's FY2027 HUD Budget and related certifications.
Approved Resolution 2026-12 for a three-year contract extension for Executive Director Stephen G. Finn with a 15 percent longevity bonus.
Approved transferring up to $1,200,000.00 from Eastern Bank to Rockland Trust's MHA EPC Loan account for FY2027 monthly payments.
Approved delegating procurement authority to Randy Waters to issue purchase orders up to $49,999.00 and updated credit limits for other staff.
Approved the MOU between MHA and Mystic Valley Aging Services for a Supportive Housing Service Coordinator for Forestdale Development.

Checked against an AI transcription

10 more decisions on the meeting's page

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Week of October 5, 2026

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Malden Publick

Weekly digest · Week of October 5, 2026

7 meetings this week. Minutes from 2 meetings, with what they decided.

Meetings

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Monday, October 5, 2026

School Committee · 6:00 PM

School Committee to vote on several policy updates and hear Northeast Metro Tech and Superintendent's reports. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

City Council Personnel Appointments Committee · 5:30 PM

Committee to review five mayoral appointments to Public Works Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. (Checked against the city's PDF)

City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee · 6:15 PM

Committee to review proposed changes to use regulations (MCC 12.12.030) and inclusionary zoning (MCC 12.12.300). (Checked against the city's PDF)

City Council · 7:00 PM

Council to vote on $1,292,045 and $938,174.50 transfers for Malden River Works Project and a $400,000 transfer to Malden Public School Department. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District · 7:00 PM

District School Committee meeting covers collective bargaining, personnel reports, and bids. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Disability Commission · 6:00 PM

Disability Commission to review Lions Club collaboration, MOD Grant update, MBTA accessibility forum, and Vision 2026 framework updates. (Checked against the city's PDF)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School · 7:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Minutes posted

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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works · Sep 3, 2026

Approved designLAB invoice 26-02.0726 unanimously. p. 2

Partly checked against the city's PDF

Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works · Sep 21, 2026

Approved the $19,500 McPhail Associates proposal for additional boring prior to bidding, unanimously by roll call vote. p. 2

Checked against the city's PDF

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