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Decisions

What the City Council, boards, and committees decided, from their minutes, newest meeting first.

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September 2026

August 2026

Earlier months

July 2026 7 meetings

  • Historical Commission

    · Minutes · Checked against the city's PDF

    • Determined that the building at 264 Salem Street is a Significant Building under the ordinance, approved 5-0.
    • Waived the public hearing requirement for 264 Salem Street, approved 5-0.
    • Approved the proposed exterior alterations at 264 Salem Street subject to five conditions, 5-0.
    • Determined that the building at 145 Glenwood Street, Unit 303 is a Significant Building, approved 5-0.
    • Waived the public hearing requirement for 145 Glenwood Street, Unit 303, approved 5-0.
    5 more decisions

  • City Council

    · Minutes · Not checked

    • Received and filed the communication regarding the Open Meeting Law determination on Paper 345-26 by unanimous vote.

  • Cemetery Trustees

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    • Approved taking funds from the Perpetual Care account for additional gravesites in Section 1-C, an existing and developed section of the Cemetery; all in favor. CARRIED

  • Retirement Board

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    • Approved accepting the new members list, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    • Approved accepting the Retirement Applications, Adjustments, and Survivor Benefits, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    • Approved accepting the Buybacks, Makeups and Military Purchases, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    • Approved granting the credible service transfer to make Patricia Tramondozzi's member whole for 30 years of service and to recalculate the MTRS calculation to determine liability, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    • Approved extending the review of Investment Policies to the next August board meeting, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    1 more decision
    • Approved a 3% COLA increase for Retirement office staff effective July 1, 2026, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved accepting the June Board Meeting Minutes, July Expense Warrant, June Retiree Payroll and Staff Payroll Warrant, and June Cash Books & Cash Reconciliation, 4-0 with 1 abstention.
    • Approved accepting the Withdrawals/Transfers, 4-0 with 1 abstention.

  • Police Community Advisory Committee

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    • Reelected Chloe as Chair, confirmed and approved by all remaining members.
    • Appointed Kevin G. as Co-Chair, confirmed and approved by all remaining members.
    • Reelected Brittany as Clerk, confirmed and approved by all remaining members.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled the June meeting minutes to the August meeting.

  • Board of Appeal

    · Minutes · Checked against the city's PDF

    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved the bills and signing of checks for Section 8, MRVP and the Revolving Fund Register for May 2026 and June 2026, unanimous.
    • Approved performance bonuses to MHA staff for the NSPIRE inspection score as detailed, with cost paid as determined by the Finance Director, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $6,444.65 to the YMCA as detailed, with 4 ayes, 0 nays, and Frank M. Molis abstaining.
    • Approved a change order of up to $100,000.00 to Homer Construction for storm doors and frieze trim removal, cost paid by the CFP, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $18,945.66 to MVES for Resident Service Coordinators for May 2026, cost paid by the AMP's served, unanimous.
    8 more decisions
    • Approved a change order of $8,000.00 to MKA Architecture for additional work on the Suffolk Manor gas to electrification project, cost paid by the CFP, unanimous.
    • Approved up to $7,500.00 to upgrade MHA's HAI Group Membership to an 'A', cost allocated by the Finance Director, unanimous.
    • Approved $4,451.24 plus shipping for the purchase of three additional laptops from IUVO, cost determined by the Finance Director, unanimous.
    • Approved an invoice of up to $65,000.00 to Siemens for HUD's EPC services for the period 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027, cost allocated by the Finance Director, unanimous.
    • Approved a revision to MHA's RSC MOU with MVES, with payment by the State program and/or COCC, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $4,386.07 to the Malden Police Department for ten invoices, cost paid by the AMP's served, unanimous.
    • Approved a $200.00 donation to the Golden Tornado Club for golf hole sponsorship, cost paid by the COCC, unanimous.
    • Approved MHA staff use of MHA credit cards for a 'Team Building' Staff Lunch/Cookout, unanimous.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 6-16-26 meeting minutes, unanimous.
June 2026 21 meetings

  • Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works

    · Minutes · Not checked

    • Decided not to use wood siding, preferring aluminum instead
    • Decided to switch the roof to corrugated metal
    • Decided to keep the storefront window system

  • Emergency Management Team

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    • City council voted to cut emergency management personnel, affecting police, fire, and school staff.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the April and May meeting minutes, with no objections raised.

  • Cemetery Trustees

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    • Voted to accept the Treasurer's report as read; all in favor. CARRIED
    • Voted to accept the Superintendent's report; all in favor. CARRIED
    • Voted to reappoint James Tuxbury as President and Sheila Fermano as Secretary; all in favor. CARRIED
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Voted to table approval of the April 2026 minutes until the June meeting; all in favor. CARRIED

  • Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

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    • City Council voted to remove the restriction preventing transfer of DMS Trinity's special permit.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the April 29, 2026 minutes as presented; motion passed with all in favor.

  • Licensing Board

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    • Approved the One-Day License for Granite Coast Brewing at 77 Main Street Unit B Peabody Ma 01960, 3 Yeah 0 Nay.

  • City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee

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    • Amended Ordinance 319-26 (Emergency Management Board changes) by a unanimous vote.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council Ordinance 318-26 (Cemetery Trustees changes) by a 3-1 voice vote, with Councillor O'Malley dissenting.
    • Favorably as amended to the City Council Ordinance 319-26 (Emergency Management Board changes) by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Ordinance 320-26 (Building Permit Fees increase from $16 to $18) by a unanimous vote.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled Ordinance 317-26 (Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission changes) by a unanimous vote.

  • City Council License Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Petition 273-26 (Open-Air Parking Lot: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 28 spaces, Renewal) favorably to the City Council by unanimous vote.
    • Petition 274-26 (Pool Tables: Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, Malden, 7 tables, New) favorably to the City Council by unanimous vote.
    • Petition 311-26 (Extended Hours: El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 6am-1am, New) favorably to the City Council by unanimous vote.
    • Petition 312-26 (Livery Company: Luxury Fleet, LLC, 9 Constance Street, Malden, 1 Vehicle, New) favorably to the City Council by unanimous vote.
    • Petition 313-26 (Livery Driver: Ankush Kumar, 9 Constance Street, Malden, New) favorably by unanimous vote.
    2 more recommendations
    • Petition 314-26 (Outdoor Parking: United Properties Inc., 25 Florence Street, Malden, 34 spaces, Renewal) favorably to the City Council by unanimous vote.
    • Petition 315-26 (Outdoor Parking: United Properties Inc., 29 Madison Street, Malden, 40 spaces, Renewal) favorably to the City Council by unanimous vote.

  • City Council

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    • Granted the petition (334-26) to amend the Special Permit for DMS Trinity, LLC to remove the non-transferable condition, 10-0 (Councillor O'Malley absent).
    • Amended Ordinance 335-26 (Inclusionary Zoning), unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed Communication 336-26 (Board of Registrars' recommendation on election papers).
    • Adopted Order 337-26 (in-person Early Voting for 2026), unanimous vote.
    • Adopted Order 338-26 (designating polling locations for 2026), unanimous vote.
    24 more decisions
    • Adopted Order 339-26 (requiring a police officer at each polling building), unanimous vote.
    • Adopted Order 340-26 (notifying voters of 2026 Primary and Election dates), unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed Committee Report 341-26 (Rules and Ordinances on Papers 317-320), unanimous vote.
    • Paper 317-26 (Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission ordinance) was tabled in committee and not acted on further.
    • Enrolled Ordinance 318-26 (Cemetery Trustees), 10-1 voice vote, Councillor O'Malley dissenting.
    • Suspended Council rules for the purpose of ordaining 318-26, 10-1 vote.
    • Ordained Ordinance 318-26 (Cemetery Trustees), 10-1 vote, O'Malley voting nay.
    • Amended Ordinance 319-26 (Emergency Management Board), unanimous vote.
    • Enrolled Ordinance 319-26 as amended, unanimous vote.
    • Suspended rules for the purpose of ordaining 319-26, 11-0 vote.
    • Ordained Ordinance 319-26 (Emergency Management Board), 11-0 vote.
    • Enrolled Ordinance 320-26 (Building Permit Fees, raising fee from $16 to $18), unanimous vote.
    • Suspended rules for the purpose of ordaining 320-26, 11-0 vote.
    • Ordained Ordinance 320-26 (Building Permit Fees), 11-0 vote.
    • Received and filed Committee Report 342-26 (License Committee on Papers 273, 274, 311-315), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 273-26 (Open-Air Parking Lot, AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 28 spaces, renewal), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 274-26 (Pool Tables, Top Pools, Inc., 7 tables, new), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 311-26 (Extended Hours, El Mexsal, new), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 312-26 (Livery Company, Luxury Fleet, LLC, new), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 313-26 (Livery Driver, Ankush Kumar, new), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 314-26 (Outdoor Parking, United Properties Inc., 25 Florence Street, 34 spaces, renewal), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 315-26 (Outdoor Parking, United Properties Inc., 29 Madison Street, 40 spaces, renewal), unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed Committee Report 343-26 (Economic Development and Rules and Ordinance joint session on Paper 263), unanimous vote.
    • Amended Order 263-26 (residential kitchens) by splitting the paper, unanimous vote.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Ordinance 335-26 to a joint session of the Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance, unanimous vote.
    • Referred Order 263-26 to the Planning Board for a joint public hearing with the Rules & Ordinance Committee, unanimous vote.
    • Referred Ordinance 263A-26 (Residential Kitchens) to the Board of Health, unanimous vote.

  • Retirement Board

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    • Approved Retirement Applications, Adjustments, and Survivor Benefits for Robert Hergarty and Bernice Stallworth; all present in favor.
    • Extended review of the Investment Policies for an additional 90 days; all present in favor.
    • Approved 4 hours of overtime instead of comp time for a Retirement Board staff member and approved overtime for staff members with prior approval for future occurrences; all present in favor.
    • Approved the Retirement Application of Laura McLaughlin; all present in favor.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved May Board Meeting & Executive Session Minutes, June Expense Warrant, Retiree Payroll, May Staff Payroll Warrant, Cash Books & Cash Reconciliation; all present in favor.
    • Approved Withdrawals/Transfers for Adele Pierre, Jennifer McGoldfrick, and Jose Aguiar; all present in favor.

  • Police Community Advisory Committee

    · Minutes · Not checked

    • Approved sending the retirement email draft to Chief Cronin.
    • Decided against giving Chief Cronin a gift.
    • Approved motion to hold off on yearly elections until July.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved May meeting minutes with no edits.

  • Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works

    · Minutes · Not checked

    • Decided to meet again on Thursday, June 25 at 2PM to continue discussing cost-saving options before sending decisions to designLAB by email.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 5/5/26 and 6/4/26 meeting minutes unanimously.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved MHA's FY2026 Budget Revision 1 (Resolution 2026-04) to comply with MA DLS wage rate requirements, unanimously.
    • Approved MHA's Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Annual PHA Plan (Resolution 2026-05), unanimously.
    • Approved and adopted MHA's Fiscal Year 2027 EOHLC Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2026-06), unanimously.
    • Approved MHA's Fiscal Year 2027 EOHLC Annual Plan and related policies (Resolution 2026-07), unanimously.
    • Approved and accepted HUD's CY2026 Capital Fund Program Grant Award of $4,018,585.00 and related Declaration of Trust (Resolution 2026-08), unanimously.
    10 more decisions
    • Approved payment of $1,582,415.00 to the Malden Retirement System for municipal Fiscal Year 2027, unanimously.
    • Approved payment of $14,656.60 to the YMCA for four invoices, unanimously.
    • Approved payment of $7,050.00 to CBIZ for FY2025 audit work, unanimously.
    • Approved payment of $2,682.40 to Ricoh, USA, Inc. for the Forestdale printer lease buyout, unanimously.
    • Approved payment of $3,373.90 to the Malden Police Department for eight invoices, unanimously.
    • Approved a $232,873.00 quote from FM Generator Power Systems for a new emergency generator at 557 Pleasant Street, unanimously.
    • Reaffirmed, ratified, and adopted MHA's Four Factor Analysis and Limited English Proficiency Self-Assessment Analysis, unanimously.
    • Approved a $300.00 donation to Mass Nahro for its Annual Golf Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser, unanimously.
    • Confirmed a $15,000.00 hiring bonus for Modernization and Procurement Director Randy Waters, unanimously.
    • Amended the vote on Resolution 2026-08 to add authorization language regarding ACC Amendment Page 2 and related documentation, unanimously.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 6-2-26 meeting minutes, unanimously.
    • Voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 AM, unanimously.

  • Licensing Board

    · Minutes · Not checked

    • Voted not to accept Massachusetts House Bill #5482, 0 Yeah to 3 Nay.

  • City Council

    · Minutes · Not checked

    • Placed on file the mayoral appointment of Julius Scott to the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability (Paper 307-26).
    • Placed on file the mayoral appointment of Ema Xhindi to the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability (Paper 308-26).
    • Placed on file the mayoral appointment of Lexi Kuhs to the Cultural Council (Paper 309-26).
    • Placed on file the mayoral appointment of Zoe Moss to the Cultural Council (Paper 310-26).
    • Received and filed the Pine Banks Park FY2026 Annual Report (Paper 316-26).
    10 more decisions
    • Ordained the Sign Control ordinance amendment by unanimous vote (Paper 296-26).
    • Received and filed the Planning Board communication on the Data Centers ordinance (Paper 322-26).
    • Enrolled the Data Centers ordinance by an 11-0 vote (Paper 276-26).
    • Suspended the rules for the purpose of ordaining the Data Centers ordinance by an 11-0 vote (Paper 276-26).
    • Ordained the Data Centers ordinance by an 11-0 vote (Paper 276-26).
    • Received and filed the Finance Committee report on Papers 275, 289, and 290 by unanimous vote (Paper 323-26).
    • Adopted the FY2027 Annual Appropriation Orders by an 11-0 vote (Paper 275-26).
    • Adopted a $50,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Trafton Park Project by an 11-0 vote (Paper 289-26).
    • Adopted a $100,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Emmanuel Baptist Church Restoration Project by an 11-0 vote (Paper 290-26).
    • Received and filed the joint Economic Development and Rules and Ordinance Committee report by unanimous vote (Paper 324-26).
    15 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote, including approval of the Council Minutes for May 19, June 2, and June 9, 2026 (Papers 304-26, 305-26, 306-26).
    • Referred the El Mexsal extended hours petition to the License Committee (Paper 311-26).
    • Referred the Luxury Fleet, LLC livery company petition to the License Committee (Paper 312-26).
    • Referred the Ankush Kumar livery driver petition to the License Committee (Paper 313-26).
    • Referred the United Properties Inc. outdoor parking petition for 25 Florence Street to the License Committee (Paper 314-26).
    • Referred the United Properties Inc. outdoor parking petition for 29 Madison Street to the License Committee (Paper 315-26).
    • Referred the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission ordinance amendment to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (Paper 317-26).
    • Referred the Cemetery Trustees ordinance amendment to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (Paper 318-26).
    • Referred the Emergency Management Board ordinance amendment to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (Paper 319-26).
    • Referred the Building Permit Fees ordinance amendment to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (Paper 320-26).
    • Tabled the National Grid/Verizon Pearl Street pole and underground conduit petition by unanimous vote (Paper 321-26).
    • Referred the Nonconforming Uses ordinance amendment to a joint session of the Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committees by unanimous vote (Paper 325-26).
    • Referred the Zoning Definitions ordinance amendment to a joint session of the Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committees by unanimous vote (Paper 326-26).
    • Referred the Use Regulations ordinance amendment to a joint session of the Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committees by unanimous vote (Paper 327-26).
    • Adopted the order to enter Executive Session to discuss Barkosky v. Malden Police Department litigation by an 11-0 vote (Paper 328-26).

  • Historical Commission

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    • Voted to resend the June 1, 2026 letter to the City Council, signed by all Commissioners, 5-0.
    • Delegated authority to make Determinations of Significance for non-inventoried properties to Romero, 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the May 2026 meeting, 4-0.

  • Sign Design Review Committee

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    • Denied the sign application from Mystic Valley Reginal Charter School, 0 Yea 3 Nay.
    • Approved the wall sign for Markita Beauty and approved the window signs with conditions that window dimensions and sticker sizes be made smaller, 3 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign for Route 99 Auto Collision, 3 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Denied the sign for Wing Stop with conditions allowing a resubmission at 40 sqft or an appeal for the proposed 58 sqft sign, 0 Yea 3 Nay.
    • Denied the sign application for Malden Cosmetic Dentistry and Implants until outstanding tickets are paid in full, 0 Yea 3 Nay.

  • City Council Finance Committee

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    • Restored reductions to the Professional Services Line for the City Clerk's Department to reinstate the Elections Outreach Coordinator's capacity, and adjusted Ward Improvement Lines by zeroing out the July 4th line and allocating $7,500 per Ward Account and $2,500 per At-Large account, passed 6-0.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Paper #233-26 out favorably as amended, passed. (6–0)
    • The FY2027 Annual Appropriation Order favorably as amended to the City Council, carried. (6–0)

  • Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works

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    • Elected Nelson Miller as chair by roll call vote, all present members voting yes.
    • Elected Eric Rubin as vice chair by roll call vote, all present members voting yes.
    • Approved the designLAB invoices for payment ($63,090.00 for services to April 30 and $63,090 for services to May 31) by roll call vote, all present members voting yes.
    • Rescheduled the next meeting from July 2 to June 17 at 1PM on Teams.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Resolved and voted to reaffirm Resolution 2026-02 and adopted MHA Board Resolution 2026-03, accepting HUD's CY2026 Capital Fund Program Grant of $4,018,585.00 and approving the HUD 2026-2030 Five Year Capital Action Plan, unanimous.
    • Approved an award to Nan McKay and Associates, Inc. as the most responsive and responsible respondent, authorizing a one-year contract with an option to extend up to four consecutive years, unanimous.
    • Approved and authorized payment of $1,500.00 funding allocation to the Suffolk Manor Resident Association, with cost paid by the COCC, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $16,326.63 to MVES for Resident Service Coordinators, with cost paid by the AMP's served, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $320,484.03 to the GIC for FY2026 Quarter 4 health insurance, unanimous.
    6 more decisions
    • Approved a wage increase of $36.94 per hour for Paula Eccleston, unanimous.
    • Approved Lisa Martorana's use of her MHA credit card for a staff luncheon on 6-23-26, unanimous.
    • Approved a full release of retainage funding up to $680,957.36 on the Forestdale ModPhase Project, unanimous.
    • Approved the bid proposal of $82,069.54 from Oakridge Construction Inc. for the Springdale Development Paving Project, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $3,373.90 to the Malden Police Department, unanimous.
    • Approved a donation of $200.00 to Triangle, Inc., unanimous.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 5-19-26 meeting minutes, unanimous (Ayes: Chiasson, Hurley, Marsh, Nystrom; Nays: none).
    • Voted to table approval of the updated FY2027 HUD and EOHLC Annual Plans to the next Board meeting, unanimous.

  • City Council Finance Committee

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    • Voted 4-0 (Taylor-yes, Sica-yes, Luong-yes, McDonald-yes) to formally request the Mayor restore $107,500.00 total: $40,000 for a language access position in the City Clerk's Office and $10,000 in City Council funds ($7,500 for Ward Councillors and $2,500 for Councillors-at-Large).
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Committee Minutes of May 26, 2026 by unanimous vote.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    • Granted Petition 284-26 (National Grid pole on Forest Street) with conditions by a unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 286-26 (National Grid underground facilities on Salem Street) with conditions by a unanimous vote.
    • Approved authorizing the Legal Department to submit a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint and the Attorney General's Office, 8-0, with Councillor O'Malley voting present.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled Petition 285-26 (National Grid pole on Floral Avenue) by a unanimous vote.
May 2026 20 meetings

  • Retirement Board

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    • Approved the list of new members, all present in favor.
    • Approved Retirement Applications, Adjustments, and Survivor Benefits, all present in favor.
    • Approved Superannuation for James Connolly prior to approval of his ADR Application, all present in favor.
    • Approved a request for a Medical Panel for Stephen Prince, all present in favor.
    • Approved staff leaving and closing the office at 3:30 pm on May 27, 2026, to attend Domenic Fermano's wake, all present in favor.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved April Board Meeting Minutes, May Expense Warrant, April and May Retiree Payroll, April Staff Payroll Warrant, Cash Books & Cash Reconciliation, all present in favor.
    • Approved Withdrawals/Transfers, all present in favor.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Approved adding $50,000 to the solar light component of the Traft Park project, 4-0.
    • Approved the Plan Update with further edits based on any awards approved by City Council during FY26 after the date of the meeting, 4-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the meeting minutes from April 27, 2026, 4-0.

  • Site Plan Review Committee

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    • Approved the Site Plan Approval application for the accessory dwelling unit at 615 Salem Street with no conditions, 3-0 (Vlasuk, yes; Bilgen, yes; Miller, yes).
    • Approved the Site Plan Approval application for the accessory dwelling unit at 38 Park Street with no conditions, 3-0 (Bilgen, yes; Vlasuk, yes; Miller, yes).

  • Historical Commission

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    • Determined 54-72 Summer Street is a Significant Building under Criteria A, 4-0.
    • Waived the public hearing, determined 54-72 Summer Street is Preferably Preserved, and approved the proposed alterations subject to masonry/brick matching conditions, 4-0.
    • Determined 57 Newman Road, Unit 10 is a Significant Building under Criteria B, 4-0.
    • Waived the public hearing and determined 57 Newman Road, Unit 10 is Preferably Preserved under criteria D.iii and D.iv, 4-0.
    • Approved the proposed alterations at 57 Newman Road, Unit 10 subject to a trim maintenance condition, 4-0.
    4 more decisions
    • Agreed to receive monthly updates for 808 Salem Street by email with a photograph attached, approved 4-0.
    • Ratified and confirmed the Determination of Significance dated April 21, 2026 for 11 Gale Street, 4-0.
    • Approved the historical signage text for 1100 Main Street, subject to revision and editing by the Chair, 4-0.
    • Agreed to have the Chair edit and finalize the draft letter to the City Council on the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance, to be submitted May 26, 2026.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the April 2026 meeting, 4-0.

  • Police Community Advisory Committee

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    • Approved having Chloe draft an email to Chief Cronin thanking him for his collaboration with the council and MPD, to be reviewed at the next council meeting.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved March meeting minutes with no edits, motioned by Chloe, seconded by Brittany, and approved by the rest of the council.

  • Emergency Management Team

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    • Agreed to continue discussing potential eligible purchases and develop a spending plan by July, pending grant approval.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Deferred approval of the previous meeting's minutes until the next meeting.

  • Cultural Council

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    • Determined to allocate approximately $500 from the administrative fund toward MACFest.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Minutes of the February 26, 2026 meeting on a motion by Rocha, seconded by Ricardo.

  • Cemetery Trustees

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    • Accepted the Trust Report as read; all were in favor. CARRIED
    • Accepted the Superintendent's report; all were in favor. CARRIED

  • Board of Health

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    • Appointed Lina Chan as Inspector, 3-0.
    • Approved the Central Place Residential Exemption at 10 Florance Street, 3-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the April 15th, 2026 meeting, 3-0.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved payment of $21,143.38 to MVES with cost paid by the AMP's served, unanimous.
    • Authorized four service agreements with BCM Controls for 6/1/2026 to 5/31/2027 totaling $57,349.54, with cost paid by AMP's served, and authorized the Executive Director to sign, unanimous.
    • Authorized renewal of three HAP contracts under the Section 8 Program Based Voucher Program with Heritage, Salem Towers, and Cedar House, and authorized the Executive Director to sign, unanimous.
    • Approved purchase of a Ricoh copier for $10,941.15 for the Forestdale Development Administrative Office, cost paid by the State, and authorized the Executive Director to sign the purchase agreement, unanimous.
    • Authorized a change order up to $100,000.00 from Southcoast Improvement Company for additional work on the Suffolk Manor Electrification project, cost paid by CFP, unanimous.
    4 more decisions
    • Authorized payment of $4,166.67 to the Malden YMCA with cost paid by COCC (ayes: Chiasson, Hurley, Marsh, Nystrom; abstain: Molis).
    • Approved payment of $1,686.95 to the Malden Police Department with cost paid by the AMP's served, unanimous.
    • Approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion by DEIULIS on Building "B" at the Forestdale ModPhase project and authorized the Executive Director to sign the document, unanimous.
    • Approved a $250.00 donation to ACTION Inc. with cost paid by COCC, unanimous.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 5-5-26 meeting minutes, unanimous (ayes: Chiasson, Hurley, Molis, Marsh, Nystrom; nays: none).

  • Licensing Board

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    • Approved (4) One Day Licenses for Idle Hands at 89 Commercial Street, 3 Yea 0 Nay
    • Approved a One Day License for St Rocco's Feast at 278 Pearl Street, 3 Yea 0 Nay
    • Approved the transfer of license for Pearl Street Station to DAKK Corp at 53 Summer Street, 3 Yeah 0 Nay

  • City Council

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    • Placed on file the reappointment of Kevin Alkins, 10 Hillside Road, Tewksbury, as Inspector of Animals.
    • Placed on file the reappointment of Jayden Ddhir, 90 Oliver Street, Malden, to the Police Community Advisory Council.
    • Placed on file the reappointment of Kevin Graham, 216 Belmont Street, Malden, to the Police Community Advisory Council.
    • Enrolled the ordinance amending MCC 6.08.070 C(2) on Licensing of Marijuana Establishments, unanimous.
    • Granted the Open-Air Parking Lot petition for T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street, Malden, 20 spaces.
    18 more decisions
    • Granted the Pool Tables petition for Club 24, Inc., 787 Salem Street, Malden, 2 tables.
    • Granted the Pool Tables petition for Italian American War Veterans, Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 1 table.
    • Granted the Pawnbroker petition for Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden.
    • Granted the Second-Hand Dealer petition for Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden.
    • Granted the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden.
    • Granted the Bowling Alley petition for Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes.
    • Granted the Exterior Vending Machine petition for Water Stores Inc., 159 Highland Avenue, Malden.
    • Granted the Livery Company petition for Lion Black Car Services, LLC, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden, 1 vehicle.
    • Granted the Livery Driver petition for Jeffery Jacques, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden.
    • Granted the Lodging House petition for BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton Street, Malden.
    • Granted the Outdoor Parking petition for Rigano's, Inc., 1176 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 spaces.
    • Granted the Pool Tables petition for Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc., 177 West Street, Malden, 2 tables.
    • Granted the Pool Tables petition for Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 15 tables.
    • Granted the Second-Hand Dealer petition for AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden.
    • Granted the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Wash Depot I, Inc., 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden.
    • Granted the Class II petition for Malden Auto Center LLC, 189 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 35 vehicles.
    • Confirmed the appointment of Paul Myers of 433 Fulton Street, Medford, as Director of Public Works, 9-0.
    • Granted the National Grid petition (Plan No. 31239416) to install underground facilities on Main Street, with conditions, unanimous.
    5 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred the Open-Air Parking Lot petition for AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 28 spaces, to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Pool Tables petition for Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, Malden, 7 tables, to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Order for the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund to the Finance Committee.
    • Referred the ordinance amending Sections 12 and 32 of Title 12 of the MCC regarding Data Centers to a joint session of the Planning Board with Rules & Ordinance.
    • Referred the Open Meeting Law complaint from Bruce Friedman to the Legal Department by an 8-0 vote, with Councillor O'Malley voting present.

  • Sign Design Review Committee

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    • Approved the sign application from AAMA LAMA located at 519 Main St, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from Antojitos Gourmet located at 251 Broadway, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from Lena Beauty located at 4 Maplewood St, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from Expert Eyebrow located at 694 Salem St, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Did not review the Wing Stop sign application at 44 Broadway again because no one was present.

  • Disability Commission

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    • Voted unanimously by roll call vote to invite the Urban Media Arts Executive Director to the June meeting for a 15-minute presentation and Q&A.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous roll call vote.
    • Approved the April 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous roll call vote.

  • City Council License Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council the Open-Air Parking Lot petition for T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street (218-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Pool Tables petition for Club 24, Inc., 787 Salem Street (219-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Pool Tables petition for Italian American War Veterans, Post 16, 40 Oakland Street (220-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Pawnbroker petition for Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street (221-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Second-Hand Dealer petition for Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street (222-26), unanimous vote.
    12 more recommendations
    • Favorably to the City Council the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway (223-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Bowling Alley petition for Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway (242-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Exterior Vending Machine petition for Water Stores Inc., 159 Highland Avenue (243-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Livery Company petition for Lion Black Car Services, LLC, 54 Cleveland Street (244-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Livery Driver petition for Jeffery Jacques, 54 Cleveland Street (245-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Lodging House petition for BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton Street (246-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Outdoor Parking petition for Rigano's, Inc., 1176 Eastern Avenue (247-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Pool Tables petition for Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc., 177 West Street (248-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Pool Tables petition for Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway (249-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Second-Hand Dealer petition for AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street (250-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Wash Depot I, Inc., 333 Eastern Avenue (251-26), unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council extending the Class II license for Malden Auto Center LLC, 189 Eastern Avenue (84-26), for the remainder of the calendar year expiring December 31, 2026, unanimous vote.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Committee Minutes for the meeting of April 14, 2026 (261-26) by unanimous vote.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    • Adopted Order 262-26, directing the City Council to work with the Traffic Commission to create a citywide residential parking program, by unanimous vote.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Order 263-26, amending Titles 12 and 9 of the Code of the City of Malden, to a joint session of the Economic Development and Rules & Ordinance Committees, by unanimous vote.
    • Adopted Order 264-26 to go into Executive Session with Legal Counsel regarding Benevolent Botanicals LLC and 926 Eastern Avenue LLC v. City of Malden, by a vote of 7 Yea to 2 Nay (O'Malley and Sica voting Nay).

  • Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works

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    • Agreed the water fountain is needed in the boathouse design.
    • Agreed a wooden structure is acceptable as long as windows, doors, and fixtures are strong, hearty, and tamper-resistant.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved the bills and signing of checks for Section 8, MRVP and the Revolving Fund Register for April 2026, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    • Approved a settlement agreement with DLS on Job Classifications and Wage Rate Determinations for MHA Maintenance Staff for 4-1-26 through 3-1-27, approved related FY2026 budget revisions, and authorized the Executive Director to sign and submit to EOHLC, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    • Approved the quote from Manette Donovan Esq up to $4,000.00 to update MHA's EOHLC Access Plan and Four Factor Analysis, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    • Approved payment of $2,361.73 to the Malden Police Department, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    • Approved a change order up to $15,000.00 from City Sealcoating Inc. for the 14 Clement Street Paving Project, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    2 more decisions
    • Approved a change order of $25,437.06 from M.L. Schmitt Inc. for the Forestdale ModPhase Project, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    • Approved and adopted HUD's FY2026 Income Limits for all relevant program administration, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 4-29-26 meeting minutes, unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays).

  • City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council an ordinance amendment to MCC 6.08.070 C(2) requiring no fewer than five marijuana retailer licenses, by unanimous vote.

  • City Council

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    • Approved the Consent Agenda by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the order for a one-year moratorium on data center permitting (Paper 252-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the order adjusting the June meeting calendar (Paper 254-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the order authorizing the Mayor to negotiate a Blue Bikes contract (Paper 255-26) by a 9-0 roll call vote, with Linehan recused.
    • Approved by a 9-0 roll call vote (O'Malley voting present) authorizing the Legal Department to send the Open Meeting Law Complaint investigation results to the complainant and the Attorney General's Office.
    8 more decisions
    • Adopted the $60,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Malden Rental Assistance Program (Paper 208-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the $100,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Oliver Street Restoration Project (Paper 209-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the $114,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Digitization and Preservation of Historical Records Project (Paper 210-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the $122,500 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Saint Paul's Parish Church Buttress Restoration Project (Paper 211-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the $250,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the First Parish Church Restoration Project (Paper 212-26) by a 9-0 roll call vote, with McDonald recused.
    • Adopted the $500,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Paper 213-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the $500,000 Community Preservation Act appropriation for the Linden Park Restoration Project (Paper 214-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Adopted the order to file the FY2027 HUD Consolidated Plan (Paper 232-26) by an 8-0 roll call vote, with Crowe recused.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Received and filed the Finance Committee report recommending Papers 208 through 214 favorably (Paper 258-26) by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Received and filed the Finance Committee report recommending Paper 232 favorably (Paper 259-26) by a 9-0 roll call vote.
    16 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Council Minutes for the meeting of April 21, 2026 (Paper 239-26).
    • Approved the Council Minutes for the meeting of April 28, 2026 (Paper 240-26).
    • Referred the Mayoral Appointment of Paul Myers as Director of Public Works (Paper 241-26) to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
    • Referred the Bowling Alley petition of Town Line Ten Pin Corp. (Paper 242-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Exterior Vending Machine petition of Water Stores Inc. (Paper 243-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Livery Company petition of Lion Black Car Services, LLC (Paper 244-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Livery Driver petition of Jeffery Jacques (Paper 245-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Lodging House petition of BREC LHP LLC (Paper 246-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Outdoor Parking petition of Rigano's, Inc. (Paper 247-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Pool Tables petition of Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc. (Paper 248-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Pool Tables petition of Town Line Ten Pin Corp. (Paper 249-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Second-Hand Dealer petition of AM Design Jewelry (Paper 250-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Self-Service Gas Station petition of Wash Depot I, Inc. (Paper 251-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the order tasking the Economic Development Committee to study data center impacts (Paper 253-26) to the Economic Development Committee by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Referred the Mayor's Economic Development Package Proposal communication (Paper 256-26) to the Economic Development Committee by a 10-0 roll call vote.
    • Referred the Mayor's Commercial Street Economic/Zoning Analysis communication (Paper 257-26) to the Economic Development Committee by a 10-0 roll call vote.
April 2026 21 meetings

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved bills and signing of checks for Section 8, MRVP and the Revolving Fund Register for March 2026, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $6,134.35 to the GIC for FY2025 administrative fees, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $13,526.43 to the YMCA as detailed, with Frank M. Molis abstaining.
    • Approved continuation of MHA's youth part-time seasonal employment program at $15.75/hour for up to 18 hours a week, with Joan M. Chiasson abstaining.
    • Approved payment of $4,800.00 to James Hennessey, MHA Hearing Officer, unanimous.
    6 more decisions
    • Approved a $1,000.00 performance incentive for Nicole Caruso, unanimous.
    • Approved contracting with City Sealcoating, Inc. for $17,983.00 on the 14 Clement Street sealcoating and paving project, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $3,711.29 to the Malden Police Department, unanimous.
    • Approved awarding a bid to Homer Contracting, Inc. for $2,657,000.00 on the AMP 1 (Linden) Window and Siding Replacement and Repair Project, unanimous.
    • Approved awarding a bid to Oakridge Construction Inc. for $44,900.00 for the Springdale Development paving project, unanimous.
    • Approved the Executive Director signing a declaration as a housing authority professional regarding potential litigation against HUD, unanimous.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 4-7-26 minutes, unanimous (Ayes: Hurley, Molis, Chiasson, Marsh, Nystrom; Nays: None).
    • Tabled the DLS Job Classifications and Wage Determinations item to allow for further negotiations, unanimous.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Approved funding repair and replacement of the membrane roof system and insulation for Emmanuel Baptist Church for a total of $100,000.00, 5-0.
    • Approved extending the Start Secure contract by one calendar year, 4-0.
    • Decided to keep Section 1, #9 of the FY27 pre-application as-is.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes, 4-0.
    • Tabled substantive conversation on the Annual CPA Plan Update until next month.

  • Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

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    • Approved the Eastern Cannabis Annual License Renewal, all in favor, unanimously.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 4, 2026 minutes, all in favor.

  • Site Plan Review Committee

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    • Approved the application for Site Plan Approval of the proposed accessory dwelling unit at 385-387 Salem Street with no conditions, vote 3-0 (Vlasuk, yes; Bilgen, yes; Miller, yes).

  • City Council Finance Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Order #232-26 (FY2027 HUD Consolidated Plan/CDBG grant application) favorably to the City Council by a vote of. (4–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Postponed discussion of proposed changes to the trash fee ordinance to a future meeting.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    • Passed unanimously a motion to suspend Council Rules to allow public comment on the FY'27 budget.
    • Passed unanimously a motion to suspend Council rules for the remainder of the meeting to receive communications and grant previously tabled National Grid petitions.
    • Received and filed Communication 235-26 (FY2027 CDBG Budget) by a unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed Communication 236-26 (executive session minutes approval) by a unanimous vote.
    • Authorized the Legal Department to submit its response on the earlier OML complaint (Paper 203-26) to the complainant and the Attorney General's office by a 9-1 vote, with Councillor O'Malley dissenting.
    4 more decisions
    • Took Petition 150-26 (National Grid, 204 Main Street) from the table by a unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 150-26 (National Grid, 204 Main Street) with conditions by a unanimous vote.
    • Took Petition 151-26 (National Grid, 213 Main Street) from the table by a unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 151-26 (National Grid, 213 Main Street) with conditions by a unanimous vote.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled Petition 153-26 (National Grid, 1100 Main Street) by a unanimous vote.
    • Referred Order 233-26 (FY2027 Appropriation Order) to the Finance Committee by a unanimous vote.
    • Referred Council Item 234-26 (OML complaint by Bruce Friedman) to the Legal Department by a 9-0 vote, with Councillor O'Malley voting present.

  • Transportation Commission

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    • Approved a "No Parking Anytime" sign in front of 42 Fairview Terrace by unanimous voice vote.
    • Approved sending the Pleasant St/Boda Borg sidewalk closure request to the Traffic Department instead of the Traffic Commission, by unanimous voice vote.
    • Approved the Idle Hands Brewery 5k Fun Run scheduled for June 13, 2026, by unanimous voice vote.

  • Licensing Board

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    • Approved the One-Day License for Friends of the Malden Public Library's Annual Wine Tasting Gala, 2 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the Farmers Market Permit for Blisspoint Meadery with the condition that the vendor agreement be signed, dated, and emailed to the Liquor License Clerk, 2 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the change in officers and stock interest for Vishwaraja Corp DBA Jay's Wines & Spirits, 2 Yea 0 Nay.

  • City Council Finance Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Paper #208-26, a $60,000 CPA appropriation for the Malden Rental Assistance Program (ABCD), favorably to the City Council. (5–0)
    • Paper #209-26, a $100,000 CPA appropriation for the Oliver Street Restoration Project, favorably. (5–0)
    • Paper #210-26, a $114,000 CPA appropriation for the Digitization and Preservation of Historical Records Project, favorably to the City Council. (5–0)
    • Paper #211-26, a $122,500 CPA appropriation for the Saint Paul's Parish Church Buttress Restoration Project, favorably to the City Council. (5–0)
    • Paper #212-26, a $250,000 CPA appropriation for the First Parish Church Restoration Project, favorably to the City Council. (4–0)
    2 more recommendations
    • Paper #213-26, a $500,000 CPA appropriation for the Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund, favorably to the City Council. (5–0)
    • Paper #214-26, a $500,000 CPA appropriation for the Linden Park Restoration Project, favorably to the City Council. (5–0)

  • City Council

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    • Placed on file the Mayoral Appointment of Leonard Iovino to the Historical Commission (217-26).
    • Confirmed the Mayoral Reappointment of John P. King to the Board of Appeal (224-26).
    • Confirmed the Mayoral Reappointment of William Hurley to the Malden Housing Authority Board (225-26).
    • Placed on file the Communication regarding Community Preservation Committee appropriation orders (226-26).
    • Received and filed the Committee Report on License petitions (227-26).
    15 more decisions
    • Granted the Extended Hours petition for Maia Donuts, LLC dba Dunkin' (165-26).
    • Granted the Extended Hours petition for CMB Medeiros, Inc. dba Dunkin' (166-26).
    • Granted the Extended Hours petition for Aires & Helena Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin' (167-26).
    • Granted the Exterior Vending Machine petition for Rocky Mountain Springwater Company (168-26).
    • Granted the Taxi Driver petition for Ronald C. McCray (169-26).
    • Granted the Amusement Machine petition for Kiddleton, Inc. (186-26).
    • Granted the Class II petition for John MacMillen dba MacMillen Automotive (187-26).
    • Granted the Lodging House petition for Top Tier Properties, LLC dba Sir Carlton LLC (188-26).
    • Granted the Outdoor Parking petition for Robert McNulty (189-26).
    • Granted the Pool Tables petition for Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910 (190-26).
    • Granted the Pawnbroker petition for Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc (191-26).
    • Granted the Second-Hand Dealer petition for Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc (192-26).
    • Granted the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Gibbs Oil Company, LP (193-26).
    • Granted the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Snap Mart, Inc. (194-26).
    • Granted the Taxi Driver petition for James Phelan (195-26).
    8 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Minutes for the meeting of April 7, 2026.
    • Approved the Minutes for the meeting of April 14, 2026.
    • Referred to the License Committee the Open-Air Parking Lot petition for T.J. Automotive, Corp. (218-26).
    • Referred to the License Committee the Pool Tables petition for Club 24, Inc. (219-26).
    • Referred to the License Committee the Pool Tables petition for Italian American War Veterans, Post 16 (220-26).
    • Referred to the License Committee the Pawnbroker petition for Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan (221-26).
    • Referred to the License Committee the Second-Hand Dealer petition for Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan (222-26).
    • Referred to the License Committee the Self-Service Gas Station petition for Speedway #2504 (223-26).

  • Historical Commission

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    • Found the Notice of Intent Application for 54-72 Summer Street incomplete and took no action; motion passed 5-0.
    • Voted 5-0 to notify the Applicant for 1100 Main Street that the sign size is acceptable, bronze is preferred, and the content/text is under review.
    • Voted 5-0 to nominate Inna Babitskaya to continue as the Commission's representative to the Community Preservation Committee.
    • Delegated authority to Romero to make Determinations of Significance for the pending NOI applications at 11 Gale Street and 57 Newman Road, Unit 10.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Voted 5-0 to have Building Commissioner Miller proceed with his recommended course of action and to request the building permit for the balcony/deck not be issued for 808 Salem Street.

  • Retirement Board

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    • Adopted the Investment Policy for 90 days with the option to make changes after review, roll call 4-0 (Fermano absent).
    • Accepted new members; all present in favor.
    • Accepted Retirement Applications, Adjustments, and Survivor Benefits for Steven Lubinger and Nicholas Longo; all present in favor.
    • Accepted Buybacks, Makeups, and Military Purchases for Stephen Kelleher, Ron Hogan, and Corbin Keating; all present in favor.
    • Approved Ron Hogan's interest-free buyback and change of start date to December 1, 2012; motion carried 3 to approve, with Mr. Lucey abstaining.
    3 more decisions
    • Approved the 3% COLA for FY27, roll call 4-0 (Fermano absent).
    • Denied Frederick Wilson's ADR application based on PERAC's remand letter; motion carried 3 to 1, with Mr. Hall voting no.
    • Voted to request a Medical Panel for James Connolly; all present in favor.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Accepted March Board Meeting Minutes, April Expense Warrant, March Retiree Payroll and Staff Payroll Warrant, Cash Books & Cash Reconciliation; all present in favor.

  • Cemetery Trustees

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    • Accepted the Treasurer's report as read; all in favor. CARRIED
    • Accepted the Superintendent's report; all in favor. CARRIED

  • Board of Health

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    • Appointed Drew Crawford as Senior Inspector, 3-0.
    • Appointed Tai Nguyen as Public Health Nurse, 3-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the March 25, 2026 meeting, 3-0.

  • Board of Appeal

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    • Approved relief on Density for Petition 26-002 by a vote of 4-1.
    • Approved relief on Usable Open Space for Petition 26-002 by a vote of 5-0.
    • Approved Parking Requirement relief for Petition 26-002 by a vote of 4-1.
    • Approved the number of parking spaces for Petition 26-002 with conditions (seeking off-site parking and encouraging alternative transportation) by a vote of 4-1.

  • City Council License Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 165-26, Extended Hours for Maia Donuts, LLC dba Dunkin', by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 166-26, Extended Hours for CMB Medeiros, Inc. dba Dunkin', by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 167-26, Extended Hours for Aires & Helena Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin', by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 168-26, Exterior Vending Machine for Rocky Mountain Springwater Company, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 169-26, Taxi Driver license for Ronald C. McCray, by a unanimous vote.
    10 more recommendations
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 186-26, Amusement Machine license for Kiddleton, Inc., by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 187-26, Class II license for John MacMillen dba MacMillen Automotive, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 188-26, Lodging House license for Top Tier Properties, LLC dba Sir Carlton LLC, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 189-26, Outdoor Parking license for Robert McNulty, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 190-26, Pool Tables license for Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 191-26, Pawnbroker license for Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 192-26, Second-Hand Dealer license for Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 193-26, Self-Service Gas Station license for Gibbs Oil Company, LP, by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 194-26, Self-Service Gas Station license for Snap Mart, Inc., by a unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 195-26, Taxi Driver license for James Phelan, by a unanimous vote.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Committee Minutes from the meeting of March 17, 2026 by a unanimous vote.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    • Placed the communication on draft executive session minutes approval (Paper 204-26) on file by a unanimous vote.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred the Open Meeting Law complaint (Paper 203-26) to the Legal Department by a 9-0 vote, with Councillor O'Malley voting present.
    • Adopted the Order (Paper 205-26) to go into Executive Session regarding Benevolent Botanicals LLC and Dris Corporation litigation (Yea: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Taylor, Winslow, Luong; Nay: Colon Hayes, O'Malley).

  • Sign Design Review Committee

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    • Approved the sign application from Pro Car Sound & Security at 267 Broadway, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from V.I.P Auto Group at 189 Eastern Ave, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from Arrive Malden at 14 Summer St, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from Ronori Beauty at 70 Summer St, 4 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the pole sign and wall sign for FW Webb Company at 869 Eastern Ave, 4 Yea 0 Nay.

  • Disability Commission

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    • Voted unanimously by roll call to table the March 2026 meeting minutes to the May meeting.
    • Agreed to host a table at the Bright Minds, Quiet Spaces event on May 3rd.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved the amendment to the HAP for Salem Towers from 80 assisted units to 75 assisted units, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $335,528.11 to the GIC for FY2026 Quarter 3 health insurance, unanimous.
    • Approved a change order of $7,000.00 from Measurabl, Inc., unanimous.
    • Resolution 2026-02: Resolved and voted to accept HUD's FY2026 Capital Fund Program Grant Award of $4,018,585.00 and authorize the Executive Director to sign related documents, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $5,398.24 to the Malden Police Department, unanimous.
    4 more decisions
    • Approved a change order up to $10,000.00 from Deiulis Brothers Construction for elevator work, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $16,741.59 to Mystic Valley Elder Services, unanimous.
    • Approved two change orders, up to $100,000.00 each, for the Forestdale ModPhase Project and the Suffolk Manor Gas to Electrification Project, unanimous.
    • Approved the reaffirmation, ratification, and adoption of the MHA's State EOHLC FY2027 Annual Plan policies, unanimous.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 3-24-26 minutes, unanimous.
    • Voted to table the Reno & Cavanaugh APA Cash Management Litigation Questionnaire discussion to the next Board Meeting on 4/29/26, unanimous.

  • City Council

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    • Amended the Order on the City's insurance policy (Paper 196-26) by unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed the Finance Committee report on Paper 160 Series of 2026 by unanimous vote.
    • Adopted the Order appropriating $398,674.25 from Water Sewer Enterprise Fund retained earnings for MWRA debt payments (Paper 160-26) by an 11-0 vote.
    • Failed a motion to table the Order on Executive Session for budgetary constraints litigation (Paper 200-26).
    • Adopted the Order on Executive Session for budgetary constraints litigation (Paper 200-26) by a vote of 7-4.
    17 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Council Minutes for the meeting of March 10, 2026 (Paper 183-26).
    • Approved the Council Minutes for the meeting of March 17, 2026 (Paper 184-26).
    • Approved the Council Minutes for the meeting of March 24, 2026 (Paper 185-26).
    • Referred the Amusement Machine renewal petition for Kiddleton, Inc. (Paper 186-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Class II renewal petition for John MacMillen dba MacMillen Automotive (Paper 187-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Lodging House renewal petition for Top Tier Properties, LLC dba Sir Carlton LLC (Paper 188-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Outdoor Parking renewal petition for Robert McNulty (Paper 189-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Pool Tables renewal petition for Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910 (Paper 190-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Pawnbroker renewal petition for Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc (Paper 191-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Second-Hand Dealer renewal petition for Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc (Paper 192-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Self-Service Gas Station renewal petition for Gibbs Oil Company, LP (Paper 193-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Self-Service Gas Station renewal petition for Snap Mart, Inc. (Paper 194-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the Taxi Driver renewal petition for James Phelan (Paper 195-26) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the amended Order on the City's insurance policy (Paper 196-26) to the Finance Committee by unanimous vote.
    • Referred the ordinance setting a minimum of five marijuana retailer licenses (Paper 197-26) to the Rules & Ordinance Committee by unanimous vote.
    • Referred the ordinance changing Self-Storage Facility zoning designations (Paper 198-26) to the Rules & Ordinance Committee by an 8-3 vote, with Councillors Condon, Linehan, and Winslow dissenting.
    • Voted 7-4 by roll call to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy related to budgetary constraints.
March 2026 21 meetings

  • Board of Health

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    • Held the Sunnyhurst tobacco violation as is, 2-0.
    • Removed the suspension of sales for Sunnyhurst, 2-0.
    • Modified the pay-by date for Sunnyhurst's fine to June 25, 2026, 2-0.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved the new proposed MA DLS Job Classification and Wage Rates effective 4-1-26 (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved the promotion of Tom Ruddock to Principal Foreman at an annual salary of $114,552.00 (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved combining the open Junior Laborer 1 position to create and fill up to two Housing Authority Laborer positions at $38.28/hour (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved Danielle Walsh as Lead Counsel and Tom Callaghan as Associate Counsel (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved a salary increase for Sean Chase to $48,197.00 per year with mileage reimbursement and a cell phone (ayes 4, nays 0, Hurley abstained).
    14 more decisions
    • Approved mileage reimbursement for Valencia Barere and Maryse Clairzier (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved payment of $12,559.68 to the Malden YMCA (ayes 4, nays 0, Molis abstained).
    • Approved payment of $384.00 to the Malden Advocate (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved renewal of the Zoom contract from Carahsoft for $2,428.20 (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved payment of $17,592.14 to Mystic Valley Elder Services (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved payment of $3,373.90 to the Malden Police Department (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved a change order up to $15,000.00 from South Coast Improvement Company (ayes 4, nays 0).
    • Approved a change order up to $20,000.00 from MKA Architecture (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved Executive Director Stephen G. Finn as MHA's Owner's Project Manager (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved a $350.00 donation to Malden Babe Ruth in memory of Bob Rotundi (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved a $350.00 donation to Malden Youth Baseball (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved a $200.00 donation to the North Shore Hispanic Association (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved a $225.00 donation to Massachusetts Special Olympics (ayes 5, nays 0).
    • Approved authorizing Executive Director Stephen G. Finn to respond to the Reno & Cavanaugh APA Cash Management Litigation Questionnaire and act as Designated Representative (ayes 5, nays 0).
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 3-10-26 minutes with the amendment to the total amount due to MPD to $7,085.19 (ayes 4, nays 0).

  • City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee

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    • Decided to move the draft ordinance forward without adding Planner Romero's suggested changes back in.
    • Agreed that the City Clerk would revise the draft and create a new paper, to be referred out on the next possible agenda.

  • City Council Finance Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council the Order appropriating $398,674.25 from Water Sewer Enterprise Fund retained earnings for MWRA debt payments, by a vote of 5-0 (Councillor McDonald, Councillor Taylor, Councillor Condon, Councillor Luong, and Councillor Simonelli voting yea).
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Committee Minutes of March 10, 2026 by a unanimous vote.

  • City Council

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    • Confirmed the mayoral reappointment of Shanti Chilukuri to the Disability Commission, 10-0.
    • Confirmed the mayoral reappointment of Jean Voltaire to the Registrars of Voters Board, 10-0.
    • Passed Resolution 172-26 urging support for S.2542 (Mass Ready Act), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 115-26 (Friends Auto Group LLC, 17 vehicles), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 116-26 (John A. Danca, taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    11 more decisions
    • Granted Petition 117-26 (Sophia Pepper, taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 370-25 (AGM Auto Sales, extended to December 31, 2026), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 451-25 (Maxima Auto Sales II, extended to December 31, 2026 and adjusted from 66 to 41 cars), unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed Committee Report 175-26, unanimous vote.
    • Enrolled Ordinance 158-26 (DPW salary schedule amendment), unanimous vote.
    • Suspended Council Rules to allow enrolling and ordaining Ordinance 158-26 in the same meeting, 10-0.
    • Ordained Ordinance 158-26 (DPW salary schedule amendment), 10-0.
    • Adopted Order 159-26 transferring $175,000 from Salary Reserve to Public Works Salaries Labor, 10-0.
    • Received and filed Committee Report 176-26 on Paper 129-26, unanimous vote.
    • Amended Resolution 129-26, unanimous vote.
    • Passed Resolution 129-26 as amended, unanimous vote.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Received and filed Committee Report 174-26 recommending Petitions 115-117 favorably and extending Papers 370-25 and 451-25, unanimous vote.
    6 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Petition 165-26 (Maia Donuts extended hours) to the License Committee as part of the Consent Agenda, 10-0.
    • Referred Petition 166-26 (CMB Medeiros extended hours) to the License Committee as part of the Consent Agenda, 10-0.
    • Referred Petition 167-26 (Aires & Helena Donuts extended hours) to the License Committee as part of the Consent Agenda, 10-0.
    • Referred Petition 168-26 (Rocky Mountain Springwater exterior vending machine) to the License Committee as part of the Consent Agenda, 10-0.
    • Referred Petition 169-26 (Ronald C. McCray taxi driver) to the License Committee as part of the Consent Agenda, 10-0.
    • Referred the Open Meeting Law complaint (Paper 173-26) to the Legal Department and authorized the Solicitor to submit a response to the complainant and Attorney General, unanimous vote.

  • Historical Commission

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    • Determined that the building at 63 Corey Road is a Significant Building based on Criteria A, 5-0.
    • Approved the proposed alterations at 63 Corey Road subject to three conditions, 5-0.
    • Directed staff to draft a letter of support for St. Paul's Parish's grant application, 5-0.
    • Elected Inna Babitskaya as Chair, 5-0.
    • Elected Elizabeth Salazar as Vice Chair, 5-0.
    3 more decisions
    • Determined the building at 808 Salem Street is not Preferably Preserved with respect to the proposed deck/balcony addition, 5-0.
    • Approved the deck/balcony alterations at 808 Salem Street subject to six conditions, 5-0.
    • Approved extending the deadline to hold the public hearing on 808 Salem Street to March 26, 2026, 5-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 2026 meeting minutes, 4-0.
    • Voted not to hold a public hearing on the proposed replacement window at 808 Salem Street after the applicant withdrew that part of the application, 5-0.

  • Police Community Advisory Committee

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    • Approved two versions of the brochure with edits, to be revised and sent to the city for printing.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved January meeting minutes with one edit, motion by Chloe, seconded by Kevin S., approved by the rest of the council pending edits.

  • Licensing Board

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    • Approved a One-Day License for Malden Chamber of Commerce for the Pints on Pleasant Event on May 16, 2026, 3 Yea 0 Nay.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Approved submitting the FY27 CPA budget update to City Council and the Mayor, 4-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025, January 21, 2026, and February 18, 2026, 4-0.

  • Cemetery Trustees

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    • Accepted the Treasurer's Trust Report as read; all in favor.
    • Accepted the Superintendent's report as read; all in favor.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting as read; all in favor.

  • Transportation Commission

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    • Approved a handicap parking space at 57 North Milton Street, with the sign to be placed in front of 58 North Milton Street, by unanimous voice vote.
    • Approved installing speed humps on Beachview Ave, Elwell St, and Oliver Ave by unanimous voice vote.
    • Approved closing Maplewood Street on May 16 (rain date May 17) from Noon to 6:00 p.m. for the Maplewood Festival by unanimous voice vote.
    • Approved the proposed parking regulation changes for Lebanon Street and Salem Street related to removed bus stops by unanimous voice vote.

  • City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee

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    • Amended the March 10, 2026 committee minutes to add the word 'section' after 'entire ordinance' - unanimous vote.
    • Directed the City Clerk to note in Municode that MCC 12.12.190 has been invalidated and is under review - motion passed unanimously.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 10, 2026 committee minutes as amended - unanimous vote.

  • City Council License Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council the Class II petition for Friends Auto Group LLC, 225 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 17 vehicles (Renewal), by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Taxi Driver petition for John A. Danca, 26 Highland Court, Malden (Renewal), by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Taxi Driver petition for Sophia Pepper, 290 Stephenson Aman Street Apt. 307, Somerville (Renewal), by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Class II petition for AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 160 Eastern Avenue, 21 cars (Renewal), extending the 90-day license for the remainder of the calendar year, expiring December 31, 2026, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council the Class II petition for Maxima Auto Sales II, 77 Broadway, Malden, extending the 90-day license for the remainder of the calendar year, expiring December 31, 2026, and adjusting the license to allow for 41 cars based on the updated plot plan on file in the City Clerk's Office, by unanimous vote.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    • Granted Petition 152-26 (National Grid, 164 Summer Street) with conditions by unanimous vote.
    • Took Petition 127-26 (National Grid, 46 Newland Street) from the table by unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 127-26 (National Grid, 46 Newland Street) with conditions by unanimous vote.
    7 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Ordinance 158-26 (DPW salary schedule amendment) to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees.
    • Referred Order 159-26 ($175,000 transfer to Public Works Salaries Labor) to a joint session of the Finance and Rules and Ordinance Committees.
    • Referred Order 160-26 ($398,674.25 appropriation for MWRA debt payments) to the Finance Committee.
    • Referred Council Item 154-26 (Open Meeting Law complaint by Bruce Friedman) to the Legal Department.
    • Tabled Petition 150-26 (National Grid, 204 Main Street) by unanimous vote.
    • Tabled Petition 151-26 (National Grid, 213 Main Street) by unanimous vote.
    • Tabled Petition 153-26 (National Grid, 1100 Main Street) by unanimous vote due to an address error on the hearing notice.

  • Sign Design Review Committee

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    • Approved the sign application from QXO at 197 Commercial Street, 3 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved the sign application from Good Neighbor Accounting Firm at 671 Salem Street, 3 Yea 0 Nay.

  • Retirement Board

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    • Approved new members Joanna Mayo, Angela Vozzella, Coleen Murphy, and Karen Pino; all present in favor.
    • Approved Retirement Applications, Adjustments, and Survivor Benefits for Rebecca Smith, Richard Moore, and Caroline Jacques; all present in favor.
    • Approved the waiver form for a pre-employment physical for new members; all present in favor.
    • Approved the 2026 Budget proposal with the postage budget changed to $8000.00; all present in favor.
    • Approved the 2026 Budget as presented with allowance to adjust for additional costs; all present in favor.
    1 more decision
    • Approved attendance for the 2026 MACRS and NCPERS Conferences and an additional 2-day Educational Seminar for Board members and staff; all present in favor.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved February Board Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes, March Expense Warrant, February Retiree Payroll and Staff Payroll Warrant, Cash Book & Cash Reconciliations; all present in favor.
    • Approved Retirement Withdrawals and Transfers for Romario Berneche, Amanda Y Rodriguez Tabares, Zinah Hammadi, and Sherline Gustave; all present in favor.

  • Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

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    • Approved printing the brochure as is; Taylor moved, Steve seconded, and all present members voted in favor.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March meeting minutes, with Taylor, Steve, Elaine, and Madelein confirming agreement and no questions raised.

  • Public Works Commission

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    • Signed a Municipal Charges Lien Discharge letter releasing the Neal Street Area Betterment Assessment on the property now titled to Olympia Apartments LLC.
    • Granted an abatement of $306.29 to Debasish Das, 584-586 Salem St., for December 2025 and January 2026, all in favor.
    • Granted an abatement of $180.69 to Linda Cousens, 13 Regent Road, for December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, all in favor.
    • Granted an abatement of $1,173.79 to Done Deal LLC, 209-211 Salem St., for March 2026, all in favor.
    • Granted an abatement of $159.59 to Trung Hai Nguyen, 43-45 Willow St., for January 2026, all in favor.
    8 more decisions
    • Granted an abatement of $259.05 to Riya & Ujjwal Shrestha, 21 Granville Avenue, for March 2026, all in favor.
    • Granted an abatement of $1,014.48 to Steter Properties, LLC, 85 Home St., for November and December 2025, all in favor.
    • Granted an abatement of $1,250.71 to Jing Lin, 11 Lynde Street, for March 2026, all in favor.
    • Granted an abatement of $635.65 to Megbit Berhe, 54 Hill St., for February 2026, all in favor.
    • Took no action and denied an abatement for Dahui Lei, 49 Glen Rock Avenue, all in favor.
    • Voted to abate $685.39 for the Condo Association, 151 Boylston Street, due to an incorrect billing form, all in favor.
    • Voted to abate $732.76 for Ledgewood Condo Association, Pebble Place, due to an incorrect billing form, all in favor.
    • Voted to abate $723.62 for Robin Bratton, 48 Princeton Road, due to an incorrect billing form, all in favor.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved bills and signing of checks for Section 8, MRVP and Revolving Fund Register for January 2026, unanimous (Ayes: William P. Hurley, Joan M. Chiasson, Emmanuel Marsh, Frank M. Molis, Karin H. Nystrom; Nays: None)
    • Approved bills and signing of checks for Section 8, MRVP and Revolving Fund Register for February 2026, unanimous (Ayes: William P. Hurley, Joan M. Chiasson, Emmanuel Marsh, Frank M. Molis, Karin H. Nystrom; Nays: None)
    • Approved and authorized payment of $6,073.02 to the Malden Police Department with cost paid by the AMP's served, unanimous (Ayes: Joan M. Chiasson, William P. Hurley, Frank M. Molis, Emmanuel Marsh, Karin Nystrom; Nays: None)
    • Approved and authorized a $200.00 donation to the Malden DAV in memory of Arthur Kahn, unanimous (Ayes: Joan M. Chiasson, William P. Hurley, Frank M. Molis, Emmanuel Marsh, Karin Nystrom; Nays: None)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the 2-24-26 meeting minutes, unanimous (Ayes: Joan M. Chiasson, William P. Hurley, Frank M. Molis, Emmanuel Marsh, Karin H. Nystrom; Nays: None)

  • City Council

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    • Placed on file the reappointment of James Tuxbury to the Cemetery Trustee Board.
    • Received and filed the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School District 2025 Annual Report.
    • Received and filed the Mayor's communication regarding Kevin Molis as Chair of the License Board.
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Robert Donnelly to the Board of Assessors, 11-0.
    • Placed the Police Community Advisory Council communication on file by unanimous vote.
    5 more decisions
    • Received the communication on the O'Malley Open Meeting Law complaint and authorized the Legal Department to submit the response, 10-0 voice vote, with Councillor O'Malley stating present.
    • Received the communication on the Friedman Open Meeting Law complaint and authorized the Legal Department to submit the response, 10-0 voice vote, with Councillor O'Malley stating present.
    • Received and placed on file the communication on records request procedures, 10-0 voice vote, with Councillor O'Malley stating present.
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Yem Lip as City Engineer/Director of the Engineering Department, with Sica voting nay.
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology, 11-0.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Received and filed the Committee Report recommending Papers 123-26 and 125-26 out favorably to the Full Council, by unanimous vote.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote, including the February 24, 2026 and March 3, 2026 council minutes.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    • Adopted order 137-26 directing the Rules and Ordinance Committee to prepare draft amendments to MCC 12.12.190, by unanimous vote.
    • Placed Communication 139-26 on file regarding release of executive session minutes from February 10 and 17, 2026, by unanimous vote.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Council Item 138-26, an Open Meeting Law complaint from Bruce Friedman, to the Legal Department, by a vote of 10-0.
February 2026 18 meetings

  • Board of Health

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    • Passed a motion that the Board refrain from meeting in June, July, August, and December, with three exceptions, 3-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting, 3-0.
    • Tabled review of the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) chart, 3-0.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved payment of $7,050.00 to CBIZ CPA's P.C. for 2nd payment on the FY2025 audit, unanimous.
    • Approved Manette Donovan Esq to conduct two training sessions on Fair Housing and CORI, with payment up to $8,4000.00, unanimous.
    • Approved up to twelve MHA Maintenance staff to attend the NEAHMA Maintenance Expo at a total cost of up to $12,000.00, unanimous.
    • Approved payment of $480.00 to Advocate Newspapers, Inc. for a bid advertisement, unanimous.
    • Approved payment up to $10,000.00 to the GIC for the FY2025 Administrative Fee, unanimous.
    1 more decision
    • Approved a $100.00 donation to the Malden High School Alumni Association, unanimous.

  • Licensing Board

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    • Approved the one-day license application for Malden Catholic, 99 Crystal Street, for April 11, 2026, 3 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Approved with conditions the General On-Premises License for The Inkwell, 75 Pleasant Street Suite 200, requiring a menu within 30 days and T.I.P.S. certification for all workers, 3 Yea 0 Nay.
    • Put on hold the Transfer of License for Alben Inc D.B.A Pearl Street Station, 53 Summer Street, until further notice, per the attorney's request.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled the one-day license application from Malden Chamber of Commerce until March 17, 2026, per applicant request.

  • City Council

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    • Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote.
    • Placed on file the reappointment of Sheila Fermano as Cemetery Trustee (114-26).
    • Received and filed the Malden Housing Authority FY2026 Annual Report (118-26).
    • Voted by unanimous roll call to release the February 3, 2026 Executive Session minutes whole and unredacted upon court acceptance of the Tufts Construction settlement; received and filed the communication (119-26).
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Diego Barricelli to the Public Works Commission, 11-0 (120-26).
    28 more decisions
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Diane Chuha to the Planning Board, 11-0 (121-26).
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Maria D'Esposito to the Board of Appeal, 11-0 (122-26).
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Barbara Murphy as Police Commissioner, 11-0 (124-26).
    • Confirmed the reappointment of Stephanie Stone to the Planning Board, 11-0 (126-26).
    • Placed items 3 and 4 of Resolution 129-26 on file, 10-0 voice vote.
    • Passed Resolution 130-26 opposing city resources being used for civil immigration enforcement, unanimous vote.
    • Approved the Solicitor's Office report finding no Open Meeting Law violation and authorized its submission to the complainant and Attorney General's Office, unanimous voice vote.
    • Adopted Order 471-25 authorizing the Treasurer to sell 33 Tufts Street, unanimous vote.
    • Placed Order 72-26 (immigration enforcement order) on file by a 9-2 roll call vote; Councillors McDonald and O'Malley dissenting.
    • Granted Petition 45-26 (Frank's Auto Sales Class II, 5 cars), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 47-26 (Bella Luxury Transportation livery company), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 48-26 (Michael Checca livery driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 49-26 (RubyLynn Transportation LLC livery company), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 50-26 (Linda DelloIacono livery driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 51-26 (Malden Transportation Inc. taxi company, 10 cabs), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 84-26 (Malden Auto Center LLC Class II, 31 vehicles) with a 90-day conditional license, unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 85-26 (JML Luxury livery company), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 86-26 (Joel M. Lopez livery driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 87-26 (Kassahun T. Damita livery company), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 88-26 (Kassahun T. Damita livery driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 89-26 (John DiDomenico taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 90-26 (Albert Frost taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 91-26 (Christopher Jackson taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 92-26 (Stephen A. Lauber taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 93-26 (David McNamara taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 94-26 (Donald F. Porter taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 95-26 (Valentin Tchaly taxi driver), unanimous vote.
    • Granted Petition 96-26 (Carlos F. Vargas taxi driver), unanimous vote.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Received and filed the Public Property Committee report recommending sale of 33 Tufts Street (131-26), unanimous vote.
    • Received and filed the License Committee report recommending petitions 45, favorably and petition 84 with a 90-day conditional license, unanimous vote.
    12 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved Council Minutes for January 27, February 3, February 10, and February 17, 2026 (Papers 110-26 through 113-26).
    • Referred Petition 115-26 (Friends Auto Group LLC Class II license) to the License Committee.
    • Referred Petition 116-26 (John A. Danca taxi driver) to the License Committee.
    • Referred Petition 117-26 (Sophia Pepper taxi driver) to the License Committee.
    • Referred the reappointment of Yem Lip as City Engineer/Director of Engineering to the Personnel/Appointments Committee, unanimous vote (123-26).
    • Referred the reappointment of Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology to the Personnel/Appointments Committee, unanimous vote (125-26).
    • Tabled the National Grid underground conduit petition for 46 Newland Street, unanimous vote (127-26).
    • Referred the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Council (128-26) to the Legal Department by a 10-0 voice vote; O'Malley voted present.
    • Referred items 1 and 2 of Resolution 129-26 (elimination of Ward Improvement and Fourth of July Funds) to the Finance Committee, 10-0 voice vote.
    • Received and filed the Public Safety Committee report on Order 72-26 with no recommendation, unanimous vote.
    • Adopted Order 134-26 to enter Executive Session on the Benevolent Botanicals litigation, roll call vote (O'Malley and Sica opposed).
    • Adjourned the meeting to Executive Session with no further business, 8-3 roll call vote; open session ended at 9:18 PM.

  • Retirement Board

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    • Approved new members including Jacquay Spradley, William Pescione, Isabella Halpin-Perez, Tiffany DeMontier, My Hua, Jeremy Willis, Zechery Lemel, Peter Piazza, and Angelina Colon; all present in favor.
    • Approved Retirement Applications, Adjustments, and Survivor Benefits for Patricia A. Schulz and Cheryl A. Spinella; all present in favor.
    • Approved a 3% COLA by roll call vote, all members voting yes.
    • Agreed on a shared email address, info@maldenretirement.org, for the board.
    • Approved the purchase of Retirement branded apparel for office staff.
    2 more decisions
    • Took no action on Frederick Wilson's attorney letter requesting a new medical panel.
    • Voted by roll call to exit Executive Session and return to public meeting at 9:26 AM.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved January Board Meeting Minutes, February Expense Warrant, Retiree Payroll and Staff Payroll Warrant, Cash Book & Cash Reconciliations; all present in favor.
    • Approved Retirement Withdrawals and Transfers for Scott DeSalvo, Jason Minervini, and Dianne Lucey; all present in favor.
    • Voted by roll call to enter Executive Session at 8:57 AM.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Approved submitting the FY27 CPA budget to City Council, including corrections made during the meeting, 5-0.
    • Approved extending the FY24 Malden River Works and Malden Hospital Open Space Acquisition projects through the fiscal year, 5-0.
    • Approved tabling the Emmanuel Baptist Church project pending further discussion, 5-0.
    • Approved funding the Digitization of City Council Records at $114,000, 5-0.
    • Approved adding a 30-year preservation restriction to the First Parish Church project as a condition of funding, 4-2.
    1 more decision
    • Approved funding First Parish at $250,000, 139 Oliver Street at $100,000, Saint Paul's Church at $122,500, Rental Assistance Program at $60,000, and Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund at $500,000.

  • Cemetery Trustees

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    • Accepted the Treasurer's report showing $86,828.48 in December income for Perpetual Care; all in favor.
    • Accepted the Superintendent's report, including that cremains burials stopped as of December 15, 2025 due to frost conditions; all in favor.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued discussion on the proposed bench project to a future meeting.

  • Transportation Commission

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  • Site Plan Review Committee

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    • Approved the Site Plan Approval application for an accessory dwelling unit at 109 Walnut Street, with the condition that 1,000 square feet of open space remains on the property, vote 3-0 (Pratt, yes; Romero, yes; Miller, yes).

  • City Council License Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 45-26, Class II license renewal for Frank's Auto Sales, 189 Highland Avenue, Malden, 5 cars, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 47-26, Livery Company renewal for Bella Luxury Transportation, 19 Mt. Vernon Street, Malden, 1 vehicle, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 48-26, Livery Driver renewal for Michael Checca, 19 Mt. Vernon Street, Malden, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 49-26, Livery Company renewal for RubyLynn Transportation LLC, 259 Mountain Avenue, Malden, 1 vehicle, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 50-26, Livery Driver renewal for Linda DelloIacono, 259 Mountain Avenue, Malden, by unanimous vote.
    14 more recommendations
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 51-26, Taxi Company renewal for Malden Transportation Inc., 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 10 cabs, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 84-26, a new Class II license for Malden Auto Center LLC, 189 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 31 vehicles, to be granted for 90 days, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 85-26, Livery Company renewal for JML Luxury, 500 Broadway Apt. 5158, Malden, 1 vehicle, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 86-26, Livery Driver renewal for Joel M. Lopez, 500 Broadway Apt. 5158, Malden, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 87-26, Livery Company renewal for Kassahun T. Damita, 411 Salem Street, Malden, 1 vehicle, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 88-26, Livery Driver renewal for Kassahun T. Damita, 411 Salem Street, Malden, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 89-26, Taxi Driver renewal for John DiDomenico, 5 Admirals Way, Chelsea, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 90-26, Taxi Driver renewal for Albert Frost, 679 Broadway Apt. 2R, Chelsea, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 91-26, Taxi Driver renewal for Christopher Jackson, 24 Surfside Road Apt. 6, Lynn, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 92-26, Taxi Driver renewal for Stephen A. Lauber, 3 Meredith Way, Rockland, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 93-26, Taxi Driver renewal for David McNamara, 51 Melrose Street #2A, Melrose, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 94-26, Taxi Driver renewal for Donald F. Porter, 500 Broadway Apt. 4110, Malden, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 95-26, Taxi Driver renewal for Valentin Tchaly, 30 Washington Street Apt. 508, Brighton, by unanimous vote.
    • Favorably to the City Council Petition 96-26, Taxi Driver renewal for Carlos F. Vargas, 290 Mishawum Road Apt. 2039, Woburn, by unanimous vote.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the January 20, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote.

  • City Council Committee of the Whole

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Sign Design Review Committee

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    3 more decisions

  • Disability Commission

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    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Planning Board

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  • Retirement Board

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    • The Board voted not to consider the 9 applicants received for the Director's position.
    • The Board voted to appoint Robert Soohoo as Retirement Director under the same terms and conditions from the last day of his departure.

  • Public Works Commission

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    • Granted abatement of $301.56 to Yania Gao, 81 Taylor St, for January 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $2,328.89 to Ishina Balwani, 75 Lebanon St, for December 2025 & January 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $175.85 to Brian Rabin, 64 Chandler Road, for December 2025 & January 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $530.17 to Lorraine Blanch, 80 Boylston St, for November, December 2025 & January 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $317.53 to Juan A. Flores, 478 Ferry St, for December 2025 & January & February 2026.
    6 more decisions
    • Granted abatement of $5,830.97 to Vipul Patel, ANKUR, INC., 321 Broadway, for January & February 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $391.36 to Sharmin Ahmed, 27 Ridgehill Avenue, for January 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $1,378.72 to Touch Sinn, 20 Roberts St, for January and February 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $1,591.75 to Provident Realty Trust, 105 Broadway, for January 2026.
    • Granted abatement of $357.52 to National Grid, 170 Medford St.
    • Granted abatement of $2,947.77 to Crestview Drive - Ledgewood Condo Association.

  • Malden Housing Authority

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    • Approved payment of $20,902.84 to MVES for Resident Service Coordinators for December 2025.
    • Approved payment of $139,096.00 to Massachusetts NAHRO Insurance Group for Workmen's Compensation coverage renewal.
    • Approved payment of four Malden Police Department invoices totaling $2,361.73.
    • Approved change orders up to $250,000.00 for Deiulis Brothers Construction on the Forestdale ModPhase project.
    • Approved change orders up to $150,000.00 for South Coast Improvement Company on the Suffolk Manor stove electrification project.
    4 more decisions
    • Approved the National Grid Electric Service Agreement for Forestdale-667-1, with MHA paying $10,808.51.
    • Approved and authorized signing of the EOHLC State-Aided Property Insurance Participation Agreement dated December 16, 2025.
    • Approved a $750.00 donation to Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants for dual sponsorship.
    • Confirmed a previous approval to amend the FY2026 budget for the open Modernization and Procurement position, raising pay from $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year and adding a $500.00 per month car allowance.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the 1-27-26 meeting.

  • City Council

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    5 more decisions
    14 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

From minutes posted in the city's Agenda Center, for meetings since Thursday, January 1, 2026.