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Cultural Council – Apr 2, 2026

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The Malden Cultural Council did not reach quorum, so this was an informative session with no action or votes. Members discussed developing Local Community Guidelines with the MA Cultural Council and a Community Survey ahead of the next grant application round, including how LCCs can evaluate and prioritize grants using a 'public benefit' component. The notes state LCC guidelines will be posted August 31.

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Malden Cultural Council

NO QUORUM REPORT – April 2, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

In attendance:

  • Sue Tufts (Chair)
  • Crystal Beauchemin (Secretary)
  • Jim Genzale (Treasurer)
  • Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs

Guest: Greg Torrales (MA CC),

Quorum was not reached. Informative session, no action or vote required.

Topic: Discussion related to developing Local Community Guidelines with MA Cultural Council in preparation for next round of grant applications. Discussion included development of Community Survey.

Notes:

  • Greg Torrales - LCCs Do NOT need to fund every eligible project- not necessarily impactful. Coming up with an evaluative framework, and how grants can be evaluated in the most beneficial and impactful.
  • If they meet all guidelines, the denial process can be related to the 'public benefit' component. LCCs use this to demonstrate priority or scoring/weighting.

August 31- LCC/guidelines posted

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