Past meetings
October 2026
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Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee
Discussion of the November 7, 2026 Community Planning Workshop, a fall citywide engagement event.
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Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission
Commission to review brochure update, Fair Housing plan for the City of Malden, and a recap of Public Safety Day.
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Commission to review and score applications for the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF).
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Committee to discuss zoning use regulation amendment (Paper 327-26) and new assistant department head salary schedule (Paper 415-26).
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Malden Housing Authority
Review of bills, invoices, contract change orders, policies, charitable requests, capital project payments, and approved training offerings.
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City Council License Committee
Petitions for a livery company and driver on Linwood Street, and lodging house renewals on Washington, Charles, and Cedar Streets.
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City Council Economic Development Committee
Economic Development Committee to discuss a municipal wage theft ordinance with Salem City Councillor Jeff Cohen.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
City Council reviews the Flock Safety program, including contracts, amendments, renewals, purchase orders, and policies.
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Disability Commission
Disability Commission to review Lions Club collaboration, MOD Grant update, MBTA accessibility forum, and Vision 2026 framework updates.
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Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District
District School Committee meeting covers collective bargaining, personnel reports, and bids.
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City Council
Council to vote on $1,292,045 and $938,174.50 transfers for Malden River Works Project and a $400,000 transfer to Malden Public School Department.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Committee to review proposed changes to use regulations (MCC 12.12.030) and inclusionary zoning (MCC 12.12.300).
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City Council Personnel Appointments Committee
Committee to review five mayoral appointments to Public Works Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission.
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School Committee
School Committee to vote on several policy updates and hear Northeast Metro Tech and Superintendent's reports.
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Updates on the Malden River Works Salt Shed & Boathouse project and review of a $76,860.00 designLAB invoice.
September 2026
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved 20-year renewal of Cross Street voucher contract, $100,000 Section 8 reserve use, FY2027 rent standards, and numerous contractor and vendor payments.
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City Council Joint Finance and Rules and Ordinance Committees
Ordinance changes to add a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and a Reserve and Stabilization Fund Framework to city finance code.
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City Council Finance Committee
Order 391-26: appropriate $266,174.60 from TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account for expenses; Order 392-26: transfer $400,000 from…
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Transportation Commission
Transportation Commission to elect officers and review requests for Fair Share bus shelters and the Wobble Before You Gobble 5k road race.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved Nan McKay contract piggyback for Mexico, Missouri, trash bag price increase to $73.16 per case, and $6,131.82 in tenant balance write-offs.
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Approved $19,500 McPhail Associates proposal for additional boring at Malden River Works Salt Shed & Boathouse to support switch to timber piles
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Cemetery Trustees
Approved one-time exception letting Superintendent Chris Rosa buy burial space for himself and his family at current cemetery prices.
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Board of Appeal
Approved variance for awning sign at 31 Granite St. in Residence A zoning district, 5-0
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Licensing Board
Approved new all-alcohol on-premises liquor license for Urban Soccer (Malden) LLC at 735 Broadway, 3-0.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Committee amended and then tabled inclusionary zoning ordinances 335-26 and 335A-26.
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City Council License Committee
Recommended favorably seven licenses, including extended hours for Big Daddy Doggie Daycare and outdoor parking at Melrose Storage Facility
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Commission votes to oppose Mass Save funding cuts and approves annual progress report pending edits.
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City Council
Enrolled cottage food kitchen zoning (263-26), ordained medical center zoning definitions (326-26), passed Flock camera review resolution (369-26), referred inclusionary zoning back to committee (335-26).
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Approved August 6 minutes and designLAB invoice for $38,430 while discussing pile cost increase of about $31,000
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved FY2027 HUD budget, executive director contract extension, and multiple contracts, invoices, and change orders.
August 2026
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Approved June 17 and July 8 meeting minutes; heard Sierra Club presentation on clean energy and utility bills.
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Retirement Board
Approved routine payroll and retirement actions, accepted two medical panel results, and tabled an ADR application until September.
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Board of Appeal
Postponed hearing on Mystic Valley Regional Charter School sign variance petition to September 16, 2026.
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Licensing Board
Agreed on corrective measures for Mixx 360 after assault and crowd-control incidents on July 25, 2026
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Historical Commission
Invited project architect to present on preserving 15 Ferry Street features in new building
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved minutes, bills, and over 30 contracts, change orders, wage increases, and donations totaling more than $1.5 million.
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Committee votes on cost-saving choices for Malden River Works Salt Shed & Boathouse project, including roof, siding, and window materials.
July 2026
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Emergency Management Team
Approved previous meeting minutes; team reviewed emergency activations, CERT team transition, and cooling center preparedness.
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Historical Commission
Approved exterior alterations at 264 Salem Street and 145 Glenwood Street, approved historical signage text for 1100 Main Street, and reviewed 15 Ferry Street compliance.
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City Council
Received and filed an Attorney General's determination that Councillor Colon Hayes violated the Open Meeting Law over a School Committee vacancy.
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Cemetery Trustees
Approved using Perpetual Care funds for additional gravesites in Section 1-C at Forest Dale Cemetery.
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Retirement Board
Approved retirement applications, new members, withdrawals, buybacks, a credible service transfer, and a 3% COLA increase for staff.
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Police Community Advisory Committee
Reelected Chair and Clerk, appointed new Co-Chair, tabled June minutes, and discussed e-bike and e-scooter safety on the bike path.
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Board of Appeal
Approved sign variance at 869 Eastern Ave and reversed 2001 variance condition at 134-136 Wyoming Ave
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Discussed cost-saving options for the Malden River Works Salt Shed & Boathouse project without taking any votes due to lack of quorum.
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Tabled the Energy Coach Program Memo for a future meeting after the commission lacked quorum to approve prior minutes.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved minutes, bills, staff bonuses, contractor change orders, and donations while reviewing financial reports and charitable requests.
June 2026
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Decided against wood siding, chose corrugated metal roof, and kept storefront window system for salt shed project.
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Emergency Management Team
Approved April and May meeting minutes and discussed emergency management staffing cuts, EMPG grant status, and cooling center preparations.
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Cemetery Trustees
Reappointed board officers, tabled approval of April minutes, and accepted Treasurer and Superintendent reports
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Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
City Council voted to remove the restriction blocking transfer of DMS Trinity's special permit, requiring an ordinance amendment.
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Licensing Board
Approved a One-Day License for Granite Coast Brewing at 77 Main Street Unit B, Peabody, Ma 01960, 3-0.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Tabled a cannabis commission ordinance, recommended cemetery trustee, emergency management, and building permit fee ordinance changes to the City Council.
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City Council License Committee
Recommended seven license and parking petitions favorably to the City Council by unanimous votes.
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City Council Meeting (2 of 2)
Granted a cannabis special permit amendment, adopted election orders, ordained code updates, and approved several license petitions.
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Retirement Board
Approved May meeting minutes, retirement applications, withdrawals/transfers, and a 90-day extension of investment policy review.
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Police Community Advisory Committee
Approved sending retirement email to Chief Cronin and postponed yearly council elections to July
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed cost-saving options for the Malden River Works salt shed and boathouse project.
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Approved May 15 meeting minutes while discussing the Energy Coach Program, rain barrel sales, the YCAF grant, and the annual progress report.
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Board of Appeal
Tabled sign variance petition for F.W. Webb Company to the July 15, 2026 meeting by a vote of 5-0.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved FY2026 budget revision, FY2027 annual plans, capital grant, and several invoices and contracts, all by unanimous roll call votes.
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Licensing Board
Voted 0 Yeah to 3 Nay against accepting Massachusetts House Bill #5482, which would extend liquor license hours.
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City Council
Council enrolled data center moratorium ordinance, approved CPC funding for Trafton Park and Emmanuel Baptist Church, and tabled a National Grid pole petition.
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Historical Commission
Approved May 2026 minutes, delegated determination authority to staff, and voted to resend ordinance letter to City Council.
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Sign Design Review Committee
Denied signs for Mystic Valley Charter School, Wing Stop, and Malden Cosmetic Dentistry; approved signs for Markita Beauty and Route 99 Auto Collision.
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Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission
Approved previous meeting's minutes and discussed brochure translation, fair housing plan expansion, and event planning for Juneteenth and Pride in the Park.
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City Council Finance Committee
Recommended amended FY2027 Annual Appropriation Order to City Council on a 6-0 vote, restoring City Clerk and ward account funding.
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Elected a chair and vice chair, approved designLAB invoices for payment, and rescheduled the next meeting to June 17.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved HUD capital grant, Nan McKay contract, retainage release, and multiple payments; tabled FY2027 annual plans.
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City Council Finance Committee
Voted 4-0 to ask Mayor to restore $107,500 for language access and Ward/at-large Council funds
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Granted two National Grid pole petitions with conditions, tabled a third, and authorized a response to a complaint 8-0.
May 2026
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Retirement Board
Approved new member appointments, retirement applications, withdrawals/transfers, Superannuation for James Connolly, and a Medical Panel for Stephen Prince.
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Community Preservation Committee
Approved $50,000 addition to Trafton Park solar lighting and the CPA Plan Update, both 4-0.
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Site Plan Review Committee
Approved site plan applications for accessory dwelling units at 615 Salem Street and 38 Park Street, both 3-0.
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City Council Finance Committee
Approved May 19 meeting minutes and continued review of proposed FY2027 department budgets with city department heads.
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Historical Commission
Approved alteration and significance determinations for 54-72 Summer Street, 57 Newman Road, 11 Gale Street, and signage text for 1100 Main Street.
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Police Community Advisory Committee
Approved March meeting minutes and drafting of an email thanking retiring Chief Cronin, discussed proposed MPD staffing cuts.
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Emergency Management Team
Deferred approval of previous meeting minutes and agreed to continue planning grant spending until July.
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Cultural Council
Approved February 26 meeting minutes and allocated about $500 from the administrative fund toward MACFest.
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Cemetery Trustees
Accepted treasurer and superintendent reports, including news of a mausoleum project and a damaged cemetery gate.
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Board of Health
Approved appointment of Liana Chan as inspector and a residential exemption for Central Place at 10 Florance Street, both 3-0.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved HAP contract renewals, BCM Controls service agreements, a Ricoh copier purchase, and payments including a $100,000 Southcoast Improvement change order.
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Licensing Board
Approved one-day liquor licenses for Idle Hands and St Rocco's Feast, and approved a liquor license transfer to DAKK Corp.
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City Council Finance Committee
Discussed proposed FY2027 budget cuts to Health and Human Services, Legal, and City Clerk departments; no votes taken on the budget.
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City Council
Granted dozens of license petitions, confirmed a new Public Works Director, enrolled a marijuana licensing ordinance, and referred several matters to committees.
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Sign Design Review Committee
Approved four sign applications 4-0 each; could not review Wing Stop application again due to no representative present.
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Disability Commission
Approved March and April 2026 meeting minutes and voted to invite Urban Media Arts director to present at June meeting.
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Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission
Approved previous meeting minutes and discussed brochure printing, translation, event tabling plans, and fair housing plan development.
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Approved April 14 minutes and tabled review of existing working groups due to attendance constraints.
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City Council License Committee
Recommended seventeen license and permit petitions favorably to the City Council, all by unanimous votes.
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City Council Finance Committee
Tabled May 5 minutes and discussed FY2027 budget impacts with Police, Fire, DPW, Cemetery, Engineering, and Water department heads.
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City Council Economic Development Committee
Tabled an order to study data center impacts on Malden pending a zoning definition, while discussing sign and Commercial Street zoning proposals.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Adopted a citywide residential parking program order, referred a zoning code amendment to committee, and voted to enter executive session on a land court case.
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Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
Reached consensus on wooden boathouse structure and need for water fountain during Phase 2 design review.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved DLS wage settlement, HUD income limits, and change orders for City Sealcoating and M.L. Schmitt Inc.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Recommended favorably to City Council an ordinance requiring no fewer than five marijuana retailer licenses, by unanimous vote.
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City Council Finance Committee
Discussed FY2027 budget overview covering revenue, $5.2 million free cash use, 17 proposed layoffs, and health insurance costs
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City Council
Adopted a one-year data center moratorium, several Community Preservation Act appropriations, and referred economic development proposals to committee.
April 2026
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved bid awards to Homer Contracting and Oakridge Construction, various payments, and tabled DLS wage determinations for further negotiations.
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Community Preservation Committee
Approved $100,000 for Emmanuel Baptist Church roof repairs and extended Start Secure contract by one calendar year.
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Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
Approved Eastern Cannabis's annual license renewal and the March 4, 2026 minutes, both unanimously.
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Site Plan Review Committee
Approved Site Plan Approval for an accessory dwelling unit at 385-387 Salem Street with no conditions, 3-0.
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Council on Aging
Approved March 31, 2026 meeting minutes 7-0 while discussing senior center programs, staffing changes, and budget cuts.
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City Council Finance Committee
Recommended favorably to City Council an FY2027 HUD Consolidated Plan order for CDBG grants, 4-0.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Tabled a National Grid petition, referred the FY'27 budget and an Open Meeting Law complaint, and granted two other National Grid petitions.
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Transportation Commission
Approved a no-parking sign on Fairview Terrace, a Pleasant Street closure referral, and a June 5k Fun Run.
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Licensing Board
Approved a one-day license, a farmers market permit, and a change in officers and stock interest, all by 2-0 votes.
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City Council Finance Committee
Recommended seven Community Preservation Act appropriations, ranging from $60,000 to $500,000, favorably to the City Council.
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City Council
Confirmed two board reappointments and granted seventeen license petitions while referring six others to committee.
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Historical Commission
Found a Summer Street application incomplete, ordered compliance steps for a Salem Street project, and approved plaque details for 1100 Main Street.
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Retirement Board
Approved a 3% COLA for FY27, adopted a 90-day investment policy, denied an ADR application, and approved buybacks and new members.
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Cemetery Trustees
Accepted the Treasurer's and Superintendent's reports while continuing discussion on possible future cemetery expansion.
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Board of Health
Appointed Drew Crawford as Senior Inspector and Tai Nguyen as Public Health Nurse, both by 3-0 votes.
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Board of Appeal
Approved density, open space, and parking variances for a 73-unit project at 1 Salem St. and 15 Ferry St.
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City Council License Committee
Recommended favorably to City Council fourteen license renewal petitions and approved March 17, 2026 minutes.
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City Council Finance Committee
Approved March 24, 2026 committee minutes unanimously and discussed FY2027 budget timeline, key budget drivers, and the city's insurance policies.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Referred an Open Meeting Law complaint to Legal, placed a communication on file, and voted to enter Executive Session on pending litigation.
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Sign Design Review Committee
Approved five sign applications 4-0 each; could not review Wing Stop sign application
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Disability Commission
Tabled March 2026 minutes to May meeting while discussing MOD Grant progress and Vision 2026 initiatives.
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Approved March 11, 2026 minutes and discussed stormwater management, rain barrels, and Green Malden Fair planning.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved HUD capital grant of $4,018,585.00, several change orders and invoice payments, and tabled a litigation questionnaire discussion.
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City Council
Entered executive session on budget litigation, adopted a $398,674.25 MWRA payment, and referred insurance, marijuana license, and self-storage zoning proposals to committee.
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Cultural Council
Discussed developing Local Community Guidelines and a Community Survey for the next grant round; no quorum, no votes taken.
March 2026
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Council on Aging
Discussed April changes at the Senior Center, including reduced Bingo days, a retirement, new workshops, and social services.
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Board of Health
Held Sunnyhurst tobacco violation, removed suspension, and extended fine payment deadline to June 25, 2026.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved staff raises, legal counsel designations, several invoice payments, construction change orders, and multiple charitable donations.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Moved cannabis ordinance draft forward without Romero's suggested changes, to be revised by City Clerk and referred to full Council.
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City Council Finance Committee
Recommended favorably to City Council a $398,674.25 appropriation for MWRA debt payments, 5-0.
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City Council
Confirmed two mayoral appointments, passed a dam resiliency resolution, granted several license petitions, and ordained a DPW salary schedule amendment.
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Historical Commission
Approved alterations at 63 Corey Road and 808 Salem Street, elected new Chair and Vice Chair, and extended a demolition delay deadline.
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Police Community Advisory Committee
Approved January meeting minutes with edits and reviewed brochure and outreach plans for 2026
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Licensing Board
Approved one-day liquor license for Malden Chamber of Commerce's Pints on Pleasant event, 3-0.
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Community Preservation Committee
Approved prior meeting minutes and FY27 budget update for submission to City Council and Mayor, both 4-0.
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Cemetery Trustees
Approved January minutes, accepted treasurer and superintendent reports, and discussed future cemetery expansion limits.
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Transportation Commission
Approved handicap parking, speed humps, a street closure, and bus stop parking changes on several streets.
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Directed city clerk to note that cannabis ordinance 12.12.190 is invalidated and under review, pending a new draft.
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City Council License Committee
Recommended renewals for five license petitions and approved license extensions for two auto dealers through the end of 2026.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Referred salary and funding items to committees, granted two National Grid utility petitions, and tabled three others.
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Sign Design Review Committee
Approved sign applications for QXO at 197 Commercial Street and Good Neighbor Accounting Firm at 671 Salem Street.
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Disability Commission
Approved February 2026 minutes and reviewed progress on accessibility projects including the Lions Club library collaboration and MOD grant installation.
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Retirement Board
Approved February financial items, new members, retirements, budget, and conference attendance.
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Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission
Commission votes to print revamped Human Rights and Fair Housing brochure
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Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Approved February minutes and reviewed updates on rain barrels, de-paving, Amelia Earhart Dam, and Green Malden Fair planning
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Public Works Commission
Granted water and sewer bill abatements for nine properties and denied one at 49 Glen Rock Avenue.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved minutes, bills, police invoices, and a $200 donation in memory of Arthur Kahn
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City Council Rules and Ordinance Committee
Discussed draft amendments to MCC 12.12.190 on marijuana establishments following a court ruling in Benevolent Botanicals v City of Malden.
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City Council
Confirmed two mayoral reappointments and one board reappointment, cleared two Open Meeting Law complaints with no violation found
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Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
Approved January 21, 2026 minutes while discussing ordinance updates, court ruling on buffer zones, and license status reports.
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City Council Personnel Appointments Committee
Approved November 25 minutes and discussed candidate for License Board and process for filling Voke School Committee vacancy.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Adopted order on cannabis ordinance amendments, referred Open Meeting Law complaint to Legal, and released executive session minutes
February 2026
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Cultural Council
Approved December meeting minutes and discussed MACFest funding and grant liaison roles.
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Board of Health
Approved January minutes, tabled OSRP chart review, and set meeting schedule exceptions 3-0.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved payments for audit work, training, newspaper ad, insurance fee, and a donation.
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Licensing Board
Approved one-day license for Malden Catholic and conditional license for The Inkwell; tabled Chamber and Pearl Street Station matters
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City Council Library Committee
Discussed status of dismissed lawsuit and plans to clarify Library Board of Trustees relationship with Council President
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City Council
Confirmed six mayoral reappointments, referred two others to committee, tabled a National Grid petition, and passed an ICE non-cooperation resolution.
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Retirement Board
Approved 3% COLA, new members, retirements, and withdrawals during board meeting
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Police Community Advisory Committee
No votes taken due to lack of quorum; discussed MPD statements on Flock Cameras and Immigration Enforcement.
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Community Preservation Committee
Approved FY27 CPA budget submission and funding for several historic preservation and housing projects
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Cemetery Trustees
Accepted treasurer and superintendent reports and continued discussion on a proposed bench project.
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Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed finance and housing project updates.
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Transportation Commission
Approved raising snow emergency parking fines from $25 to $50; dozens of older traffic requests remain tabled.
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Site Plan Review Committee
Approved accessory dwelling unit at 109 Walnut Street with open space condition, 3-0.
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City Council License Committee
Recommended approval of multiple taxi, livery, and auto business licenses, including a 90-day license for Malden Auto Center LLC.
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City Council Committee of the Whole
Referred OML complaint to Legal Department and approved acquisition of former Malden Hospital property.
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Sign Design Review Committee
Approved eight sign applications, including one with conditions, all by 4-0 votes
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Disability Commission
Elected Kate Doyle as Vice-Chair and adopted Vision 2026 Nine Point Agenda as focus for the year
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Planning Board
Granted special permit for massage/acupuncture clinic at 75 Pleasant Street and endorsed ANR plan for Broadway parcels.
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Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission
Approved November and January meeting minutes with amendments
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Retirement Board
Declined nine Director applicants and reappointed Robert Soohoo as Retirement Director
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Public Works Commission
Granted twelve water and sewer bill abatements ranging from $175.85 to $5,830.97.
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Malden Housing Authority
Approved invoices, change orders, insurance agreements, a donation, and a budget amendment for a staff position.
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City Council Economic Development Committee
Discussed economic development priorities including Commercial Street zoning, comprehensive master plan, and gaming district promotion
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City Council
Adopted order seeking a state financial management review, confirmed two mayoral appointees, and authorized release of some executive session minutes.
January 2026
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