Malden public meetings in 2025

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will meet to review requests for proposals for an investment manager and discuss topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance.

• Review of RFP Proposals for Investment Manager
• Discussion of Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance
• Future Meeting Dates: January 21, 2026, 8:30 am
• Future Meeting Dates: February 18, 2026, 8:30 am

The Retirement Board voted unanimously to approve Cambridge Trust, Russell Investments, BNY Mellon and The de Burlo Group as finalists and will interview them on January 23, 2026. The board also approved the Option D benefit for the beneficiary of the deceased member Kaitlyn Veglia. The regular monthly board meeting was moved from January 21 to January 28, 2026, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 am.

• Approved four investment managers as finalists (Cambridge Trust, Russell Investments, BNY Mellon, The de Burlo Group); all present in favor
• Scheduled special meeting on Jan 23, 2026, 9:00 am‑12:00 pm for 30‑minute presentations and Q&A; all present in favor
• Approved Option D benefit for Kaitlyn Veglia’s beneficiary; all present in favor
• Changed regular monthly board meeting from Jan 21, 2026 to Jan 28, 2026 at 8:30 am; all present in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 9:52 am; all present in favor

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission is meeting to discuss status updates and extension agreements for several properties under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The body will also consider a recommendation for a special permit regarding two specific properties.

• Proposal to remove steeple from church at 529 Eastern Avenue
• Deck and balcony addition and window replacement at 808 Salem Street
• Special permit recommendation for One Salem Street and 15 Ferry Street
• Status updates for properties at 245 Bryant Street, 100 Hospital Road, and 57 Hospital Road
• Discussion of the Local Historic District Study Committee and Community Preservation Committee

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on five historic preservation projects, including restorations of First Parish, 139 Oliver Street, Saint Paul’s Parish buttress, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and a digitization effort for city documents. The committee will also consider approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and address any other business.

• Restoration of First Parish in Malden (Project 0031)
• Restoration of 139 Oliver Street (Project 0032)
• Restoration of Saint Paul’s Parish buttress (Project 0033)
• Restoration of Emmanuel Baptist Church (Project 0035)
• Preservation and digitization of city documents (Project 0038)

The committee held a public hearing on several historic preservation applications, including city document digitization, 139 Oliver Street restoration, First Parish restoration, Saint Paul’s Parish buttress work, and Emmanuel Baptist Church restoration. Committee members asked questions about funding, scope, and legal considerations. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of the projects were recorded.

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will consider approving the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. A Director's Report will be presented. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve the Minutes of November 19, 2025 meeting
• Director's Report
• Set date for next meeting

The Board approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. The next Board of Health meeting was scheduled for January 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The meeting was then adjourned with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Set next meeting for Jan 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Council will hold a meeting on December 17, 2025 at Malden City Hall. Council members will approve the August and September meeting minutes, hear community feedback, and finalize recommendations for the Malden Police Department. The agenda also includes an update on the council stipend, reports from working groups, and a discussion of next steps before adjourning.

• Approve August and September meeting minutes
• Discuss community feedback from Pride Malden Connection
• Finalize recommendations for the Malden Police Department
• Update on the PCAC stipend
• Provide updates from PCAC working groups

The council approved the August meeting minutes without edits. Members discussed community feedback, MPD training and equipment, and stipend considerations. Several action items were assigned, including follow‑up with Malden Pride and finalizing the MPD recommendation report by Jan 14 2026.

• Approved August meeting minutes

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees will meet on Dec. 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Forest Dale Cemetery Office, 150 Forest Street. They will approve the previous meeting minutes and consider reports from the Trust and Superintendent. Key agenda items include a discussion on niche disinterment and a review of cemetery pricing. The board will also address old business and other general cemetery matters.

• Approval of Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent’s Report
• Discussion on Niche Disinterment
• Review of Cemetery Pricing

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to discuss administrative reports and cemetery operations. The board is scheduled to review cemetery pricing and discuss niche disinterment.

• Discussion on Niche Disinterment
• Review of Cemetery Pricing
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

The Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the October 15 meeting, accepted the October trust report that recorded $12,279.28 in perpetual‑care income, and accepted the Superintendent’s operational report. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:50 P.M.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted October trust report showing $12,279.28 income (all in favor)
• Accepted Superintendent’s report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 P.M. (all in favor)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will accept the minutes from its prior meeting and approve expense and payroll warrants. It will consider retirement applications, employee transfers, refunds, and buybacks. The board will also review responses to the request for proposals for an investment manager and discuss staff longevity and education stipends.

• Accept prior board meeting minutes
• Approve expense and payroll warrants, cash books, and cash reconciliations
• Retirement application for Kevin Jarvis, Veterans’ Services Director
• Employee withdrawals, refunds, and transfers (e.g., Michael Sutherby, Vivianne Prosper)
• Review of RFP responses for investment managers

The Malden Retirement Board accepted the November meeting minutes, expense and payroll warrants, and cash reconciliations. New members were approved and several survivor and retirement benefits were accepted, including transfers and buybacks. The Board also approved reverting to the prior longevity/education allowance agreement for the Assistant Director and Sr. Membership Coordinator. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted November minutes, expense warrant, payroll warrants and cash reconciliations (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of new members Ke’onna Perry, Sofia Pareglio, Justin Horvath, Elena Eimart, Harim Lee (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining Attorney Michael Sacco's opinion on Option D benefit for Katelyn Veglia (unanimous)
• Accepted survivor benefit for Thomas Donahue, Option C Pop Up (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement applications, adjustments, and survivor benefits for Kevin Jarvis (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement withdrawals and transfers for listed employees (unanimous)
• Accepted buybacks, make‑ups and military purchases for Kim Flores (unanimous)
• Reverted to prior longevity/education allowance agreement for retirement staff Assistant Director and Sr. Membership Coordinator (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will recap the November meeting and provide updates on recent senior‑center activities, including holiday gift‑wrapping, a holiday party, a blood drive, the MVES food program, new gym equipment, and the AARP tax assistance program. The commission will also confirm the dates for the next two meetings, set for January 27 and February 24, 2026. No formal motions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Holiday gift‑wrapping event at the Senior Center
• Holiday party at the Senior Center
• Blood drive organized by the Senior Center
• Update on the MVES food program
• Installation of new gym equipment

The council halted the acquisition of new gym equipment until a single bulk order can be placed. It approved schedule changes that add a 15‑minute transition period between classes. Several upcoming events were confirmed, including a gift‑wrapping session on Dec 17, a holiday party on Dec 19 for 150 members, and a community blood drive on Jan 5. Mike will begin weekly lunchtime visits called “MikeDrop” to answer senior questions.

• Halt on new gym equipment purchase (paused)
• Approve 15‑minute leeway schedule change between classes
• Schedule gift‑wrapping event for Dec 17 at Senior Center
• Schedule Senior Center holiday party for Dec 19 (150 attendees)
• Schedule community blood drive for Jan 5 at Senior Center
• Start weekly lunchtime visits by Mike (“MikeDrop”)
• Complete rearrangement of upstairs rooms at Senior Center

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will vote on a request to install speed humps on Pearl Street. It will also consider making Chester Place a fire lane and adding 54 Mountain Avenue to the Area 3 Residential Parking Program. Additional proposals include No‑Parking‑Between signs on Pearl Street and a 15‑minute parking limit on Exchange Street.

• Approve installation of speed humps on Pearl Street (Ward 2)
• Approve making Chester Place a fire lane
• Add 54 Mountain Avenue to the Area 3 Residential Parking Program
• Approve No‑Parking‑Between signs on Pearl Street from 135 ft to 170 ft south of Medford Street
• Approve 15‑minute parking limits on Exchange Street (7 am‑6 pm, Mon‑Fri)

The Malden Traffic Commission unanimously approved making Chester Place a fire lane, adding 54 Mountain Avenue to the residential parking program, installing No‑Parking signs on Pearl Street, and setting a 15‑minute parking limit on Exchange Street. The request for speed humps on Pearl Street was tabled pending a traffic analysis, and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting were accepted.

• Approved Chester Place fire lane (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adding 54 Mountain Ave to Area 3 Residential Parking Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved No‑Parking Between signs on south side of Pearl St (135‑170 ft) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 15‑minute parking restriction on Exchange St (7 am‑6 pm, M‑F) (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Pearl St speed humps request pending traffic analysis (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council adopted an order to hold a Special Municipal Election on March 31, 2026 with two ballot questions proposing additional real estate and personal property taxes of $5.4 million (Question 1A) and $8.2 million (Question 1B). The council also amended the city code to change off‑site parking fees to a $200 base fee plus $20 for each space over nine, and replaced the used‑car‑dealer requirement with a criminal‑record release, both approved by a 10‑0 and 9‑0 vote respectively. Additional actions included approving the 2026 council meeting schedule (unanimous), accepting the solicitor’s report on an Open Meeting Law complaint (10‑0), and approving several livery and license petitions unanimously, while two items were referred to the Public Property Committee.

• Approved order to hold Special Municipal Election on March 31, 2026 with tax questions 1A ($5.4 M) and 1B ($8.2 M)
• Amended Offsite Parking Facilities fee to $200 base plus $20 per additional space – approved 10‑0
• Amended Used Car Dealer ordinance to require criminal‑record release – approved 9‑0
• Approved 2026 Schedule of Council Meetings – approved unanimous (10‑0)
• Accepted solicitor’s report on Open Meeting Law complaint and authorized forwarding to Attorney General – approved 10‑0
• Approved Consent Agenda – approved unanimous
• Granted multiple livery and license petitions unanimously
• Referred order to acquire former Hospital property to Public Property Committee

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider a ballot question for a $36 million tax increase to fund the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School. The body will also review borrowing for the Malden River Works Project and waste code amendments.

• Order 364-25: Borrow $1,500,000 from HUD for Malden River Works Project phase two
• Order 467-25: Appropriate $50,000 from Cable Access earnings for Urban Media Arts playback system
• Order 434-25: Debt exclusion ballot question for $36,000,000 for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School
• Ordination 433-25: Amendment to City Code 9.20.050 regarding provisions for all waste
• Order 487-25: Potential executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council authorize a $1,500,000 Section 108 loan from HUD to fund Phase 2 of the Malden River Works Project. The loan would be repaid over 15 years from future CDBG funds and does not affect the general fund. The recommendation was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, and passed 5‑0. The committee also approved a $50,000 appropriation for the Urban Media Arts playback system and decided not to enter executive session on the Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Recommended $1.5M Section 108 loan for River Works Phase 2 (5‑0)
• Approved $50,000 appropriation for UMA playback system upgrade (5‑0)
• Tabled Finance Committee minutes of Dec 9, 2025 (5‑0)
• Decided not to enter executive session on OML complaint (5‑no, 0‑yes)
• Referred OML complaint paper to Legal Department for response (5‑yes, 0‑nay)

City Council

The License Committee will consider renewal petitions for Class II permits for four auto‑sales businesses on Broadway. It will also review a new livery company petition for LuxyLane Black Car LLC and a new driver petition for Jacqueson Voltaire, both at 64 Oliver Street. The committee will then adjourn.

• Renewal of Class II petition for Hub Starters & Alternators, 172 Broadway (4 cars)
• Renewal of Class II petition for Maxima Auto Sales Corp., 105‑109 Broadway (35 cars)
• Renewal of Class II petition for Maxima Auto Sales II, 77 Broadway (66 cars)
• Renewal of Class II petition for Smart Buy USA, Inc., 495 Broadway (22 cars)
• New livery petition for LuxyLane Black Car LLC and driver Jacqueson Voltaire, 64 Oliver Street (1 vehicle)

The License Committee voted unanimously to recommend several Class II auto sales license renewals to the City Council, including Hub Starters & Alternators, Maxima Auto Sales Corp., a 90‑day conditional license for Maxima Auto Sales II, and Smart Buy USA. The committee also took two livery petitions from the table and recommended them favorably to the City Council. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Recommended renewal of Hub Starters & Alternators (172 Broadway, 4 cars) – unanimous
• Recommended renewal of Maxima Auto Sales Corp. (105‑109 Broadway, 35 cars) – unanimous
• Recommended 90‑day conditional license for Maxima Auto Sales II (77 Broadway, 66 cars) – unanimous
• Recommended renewal of Smart Buy USA, Inc. (495 Broadway, 22 cars) – unanimous
• Took from table petition for LuxyLane Black Car LLC (64 Oliver Street, 1 vehicle) – unanimous
• Recommended LuxyLane Black Car LLC petition to City Council – unanimous
• Took from table petition for Jacqueson Voltaire (64 Oliver Street) – unanimous
• Recommended Jacqueson Voltaire petition to City Council – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to the License Board and approve the minutes from November 25, 2025. The committee will also discuss the status of a previous appointment to the Voke School Committee.

• Confirm appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to License Board
• Approve minutes from November 25, 2025
• Discuss status of Jeffrey Donahue appointment to Voke School Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A mayoral appointment of Denise Balboni‑Cowie to the License Board was introduced, but no council vote was recorded. Members discussed the process for filling the vacant Voke School Committee seat and agreed to post the vacancy and reconvene in January. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 pm (unanimous)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing & Enforcement Commission will vote on a local license renewal for Misty Mountain Shop. The body will also review an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Brian DeLacey of the Malden News Network.

• Vote on local license renewal of Misty Mountain Shop
• Review of Open Meeting Law Complaint filed December 8, 2025
• Execution of Misty Mountain Host Community Agreement
• Updates on Eastern Cannabis, DMS Trinity, and Benevolent Botanicals

The commission approved the renewal of Misty Mountain Shop's local cannabis license. It voted to have the commission respond directly to the Open Meeting Law complaint and to add more detail to future agenda items. Several agenda items, including industry updates and regulatory updates, were tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 19 minutes (Ron Hogan abstained)
• Approved renewal of Misty Mountain Shop license (unanimous)
• CLEC will respond directly to complainant and Attorney General (unanimous)
• CLEC will clarify agenda items with more specific detail (unanimous)
• Tabled Industry Updates item (unanimous)
• Tabled Updates on Existing Operations item (unanimous)
• Tabled Regulatory Updates item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also discuss the application process for citizen members and the project's scope and charter.

• Update on responses to the RFP for Comprehensive Plan
• Status of draft application for citizen members
• Discussion of project scope
• Amendments to the Master Plan Steering Committee Charter

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will meet on Dec. 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the district library. The agenda includes a collective bargaining discussion in executive session, approval of minutes, personnel reports, review of bids, and various committee and subcommittee reports. The meeting will also address unfinished business and any late communications before adjourning.

• Collective bargaining (executive session required)
• Review of bids
• Personnel reports
• School committee and subcommittee reports & communications
• Unfinished business

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will vote to ratify FY26 grant applications and funding amounts previously approved on November 15, 2025. The council will also assign liaisons to approved grants and discuss priorities for 2026.

• Vote to ratify FY26 grant applications and funding amounts
• Grant denial reconsiderations
• Assignment of Council liaisons to approved grants
• Discussion of 2026 priorities including a grant evaluation tool and LCC guidelines

The Cultural Council approved all FY26 grant applications by unanimous roll‑call vote. It allocated $6,000 of the mayor's $10,000 fund to the MACFest event. Liaisons for each approved grant will be assigned at random unless a member has a strong affiliation, in which case they should email the chair. The council also agreed to create a bi‑monthly meeting schedule for 2026 planning.

• Approved FY26 grant applications (all in favor)
• Allocated $6,000 to MACFest
• Grant liaisons to be assigned randomly unless a member has a strong affiliation (email Sue)
• Develop a bi‑monthly meeting schedule for 2026
• Prioritize MACFest planning group for the upcoming summer event

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from compliance officers. The committee will review sign design applications for four specific business locations.

• Sign review: 41 Lebanon Street (Creative Control Studios)
• Sign review: 2 Maplewood Street (On Pointe Dance Academy)
• Sign review: 888 Eastern Ave (Adriana)
• Sign review: 687 Salem Street (Good Looks Barbershop)

The Sign Design Review Committee approved sign applications for Creative CTRL (41 Lebanon St), On Pointe Dance Academy (2 Maplewood St), Print Brazil (Adriana Bretas at 888 Eastern Ave), and Good Looks Barbershop (687 Salem St). Each application received a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Creative CTRL sign application (41 Lebanon St) – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved On Pointe Dance Academy sign application (2 Maplewood St) – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved Print Brazil sign application (Adriana Bretas, 888 Eastern Ave) – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved Good Looks Barbershop sign application (687 Salem St) – 4 yea, 0 nay

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability will approve minutes from November and discuss resuming normal recycling and Household Hazardous Waste operations after the Malden River Works construction. The commission will also review the Lower Mystic Vision and provide feedback on bids.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on resuming recycling and Household Hazardous Waste operations
• Presentation on the Lower Mystic Vision by Nasser Brahim
• Feedback on City advertised bids
• Working group reports on SolSmart, Energy Coach, and Depaving

The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting; Ron motioned, Amanda seconded, and all voting members present voted in favor. Discussion on resuming recycling and household hazardous waste days was tabled until new DPW staff are hired and will be revisited at the March meeting. Working groups gave brief updates, and the depaving project received positive feedback with a full application to begin in January 2026. The next commission meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2026.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled recycling and hazardous waste discussion pending new DPW hire
• Tabled further recycling discussion for March meeting
• Tabled Comms/Community Education group report (no new updates)
• Scheduled next commission meeting for Jan 14, 2026
• Positive feedback on depaving MVP; full application work to start Jan 2026

Redevelopment Authority

The Malden Redevelopment Authority will consider authorizing the Executive Director to sign an agreement with McCright & Associates, LLC for property standards inspections under the North Suburban Consortium HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The board will also resolve to nominate officers effective January 1, 2026 and direct Albert N. Spadafora to cast a ballot for those elections. Additional agenda items include routine reports and approval of the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Authorize Executive Director to execute agreement with McCright & Associates, LLC for Property Standards Inspections for North Suburban Consortium HOME Investment Partnerships Program
• Resolve to nominate board members as officers effective January 1, 2026
• Instruct Albert N. Spadafora to cast one ballot for the election of nominated officers
• Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 30, 2025
• Report of Executive Director and HOME Program updates

The board approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Executive Director to sign a contract with McCright & Associates for property standards inspections. The authority nominated Michael Williams as Chair, Hilda Torres as Vice Chair, Neal Anderson as Treasurer, Robert Foley as Assistant Treasurer, and Albert Spadafora as Assistant Secretary. It also directed Michael Williams to cast a ballot for the election of those officers.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute contract with McCright & Associates for property inspections (unanimous approval)
• Nominated Michael Williams as Chair, Hilda Torres as Vice Chair, Neal Anderson as Treasurer, Robert Foley as Assistant Treasurer, Albert Spadafora as Assistant Secretary (unanimous approval)
• Instructed Michael Williams to cast one ballot for election of nominated officers (unanimous approval)

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on a proposed Short Term Rental ordinance, amend offsite parking facility fees, and consider a $50,000 appropriation for a cable studio upgrade. The body will also vote on the sale of 33 Tufts Street and confirm a License Board appointment.

• Vote on Short Term Rental ordinance (12.12.030.E)
• Amend offsite parking facility fees (MCC 6.08.060)
• Appropriate $50,000 for Urban Media Arts studio upgrade
• Vote on selling 33 Tufts Street property
• Confirm Denise Balboni-Cowie to License Board

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda and appropriated $50,000 for a cable‑access studio upgrade, referring both items to the Finance Committee. It adopted amendments to the off‑site parking fee schedule and the used‑car dealer ordinance, and added a short‑term rental certificate requirement to the municipal code. A resolution on the historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous vote)
• Appropriated $50,000 for Urban Media Arts studio upgrade (referred to Finance Committee)
• Mayoral appointment of Denise Balboni‑Cowie to License Board (referred to Personnel/Appointments Committee)
• Ordered future vote on sale/retention of 33 Tufts Street (referred to Public Property Committee)
• Adopted Offsite Parking Lot Ordinance amendment (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Used Car Dealer Ordinance amendment (unanimous vote; Councillor O'Malley abstained)
• Added Short‑Term Rental Certificate of Registration to municipal code (adopted)
• Tabled resolution to reconsider historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street

City Council

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed special municipal election for March 31, 2026. The committee will review a ballot question regarding an additional $5,400,000 assessment in real estate and personal property taxes to stabilize the budget for fiscal year 2027.

• Proposed Special Municipal Election on March 31, 2026
• Proposed $5,400,000 increase in real estate and personal property taxes
• Review of FY2026 General Fund Summary
• Review of FY2025 Actuals, Grants, and Opioid Settlement Funds
• Review of P&E Reports for Quarters 1, 2, and 3 of 2025

The committee approved the November 25 and December 2 Finance Committee minutes after minor amendments, each by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend placing a ballot question for an additional $8.2 million in real estate and personal property taxes on the March 31, 2026 special municipal election. The recommendation will be forwarded to the full City Council for final action.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $8.2 M ballot question for March 31, 2026 election (5-0)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will hold a hearing to schedule water abatements at several city locations. The agenda lists the addresses and times for each abatement appointment. No other items are on the agenda.

• 4:00 pm – 3 Fairlawn St.
• 4:05 pm – 173‑175 Maple St.
• 4:10 pm – 11 Corey Rd.
• 4:15 pm – 24 Park Ave.
• 4:20 pm – 2‑4 Milton St.

The Malden Public Works Commission approved water and sewer bill abatements for multiple properties, including a $46,359.21 abatement for 314 Eastern Avenue and a $9,647.27 abatement for 21 Grape St. All votes were unanimous. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved $46,359.21 abatement for 314 Eastern Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $9,647.27 abatement for 21 Grape St. (unanimous)
• Approved $4,412.43 abatement for 24 Park Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $710.10 abatement for 12 Hillside Park (unanimous)
• Approved $504.08 abatement for 36 Kimball St. (unanimous)
• Approved $333.76 abatement for 16-18 Church St. (unanimous)
• Approved $294.21 abatement for 9 Franklin Court (unanimous)
• Approved $1,079.60 abatement for 27 Maplewood St. (unanimous)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will approve the November 10, 2025 regular session minutes and warrants, hear public comment and the superintendent’s report, and review several policy motions. Items include subcommittee reports, the creation of subcommittees for 2026‑2027, a grant from the Christopher Reeves Foundation, and revisions to competency and middle school pathway policies. An executive session will be held to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy with SEIU Local 888.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 regular session minutes
• Christopher Reeves Foundation grant
• Competency Determination Policy
• Revised Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with SEIU Local 888

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board will approve minutes from prior meetings and hear reports from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Treasurer. They will discuss other business and then enter an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. No specific actions are detailed beyond these discussions.

• Approval of prior board meeting minutes
• Superintendent/School Director report, including charter amendment
• Assistant Superintendent – Finance & Operations report
• Treasurer report
• Executive session to consider real‑property purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation

City Council

The Finance Committee will discuss Order 363-25, which proposes a special municipal election on March 31, 2026. The ballot question asks if the city can assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for fiscal year 2027 to stabilize the budget and support city services.

• Order 363-25: Proposed special election on March 31, 2026
• Proposed $5,400,000 increase in real estate and personal property taxes
• Review of FY2026 General Fund Summary
• Review of FY2025 Actuals, Grants, and Opioid Settlement Funds
• Review of P&E Reports for Quarters 1, 2, and 3 of 2025

The committee discussed a three‑tier tax override proposal totaling $5.4 M, $7 M, and $9 M. A motion was made to have the Mayor and Legal Department provide exact ballot language for the proposal. The meeting was adjourned after the adjournment motion carried unanimously.

• Motion to request Mayor and Legal Department to draft exact ballot language for three‑tier tax override (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Adjournment motion carried (6 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider amending offsite parking fees, changing used car dealer requirements, and updating residential waste regulations. The body will also discuss a home rule petition regarding private parking.

• Amending offsite parking facility fees to $200 base with $100 for first nine spaces
• Updating used car dealer ordinance to require criminal record access authorization
• Revising residential parking requirements to 0.5 spaces per bedroom
• Adding rodent control measures for multi-unit non-owner-occupied properties
• Developing a home rule petition for regulating private ways parking

The Rules & Ordinance Committee amended the offsite parking facility fee schedule, setting a $200 base fee with tiered charges. It also recommended favorably an amendment to the Used Car Dealer ordinance that requires a signed release to access an applicant’s criminal record. Minutes from four prior meetings were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended Offsite Parking Facilities fee schedule (377-25); vote 4-0
• Recommended amended Used Car Dealer ordinance to City Council (407-25); vote 3 yeas, 1 abstain
• Approved Minutes for Oct 28 2025 (459-25); vote 4-0
• Approved Minutes for Oct 7 2025 (460-25); vote 4-0
• Approved Minutes for June 24 2025 (461-25); vote 4-0
• Approved Minutes for June 3 2025 (462-25); vote 4-0
• Adjourned meeting; vote 4-0

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging will review a recap of its September meeting. Members will discuss changes to the senior center, including equipment, classes, location, and the MVES lunch program. The council will consider plans for a senior holiday party. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23.

• Recap of September meeting
• Proposed changes to senior center (equipment, classes, location, MVES lunch program)
• Planning senior holiday party
• Scheduling next meeting for Dec 23

The council accepted the minutes from the September 30 meeting. It approved a redesign of the senior center’s upstairs space, a new treadmill purchase, hot sit‑down meals starting Dec. 1, and a holiday party on Dec. 19 with $5 tickets. The next meeting was set for Dec. 16.

• Accepted September 30 minutes
• Approved redesign of senior center upstairs layout (effective Dec.)
• Authorized purchase of a new treadmill using the donation budget
• Implemented hot sit‑down meals five days a week starting Dec. 1
• Scheduled holiday party on Dec. 19 (ticketed $5)
• Set next council meeting for Dec. 16

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to freeze all new and vacant positions across city departments. The body will also consider ordinances regarding rental unit inspections, lead pipes in residential housing, and department head salary schedules.

• Resolve 455-25: Proposed immediate hiring freeze on all vacant positions across all city departments
• Ordinance 276-25: Amendment to MCC 9.16 regarding rental unit inspection requirements
• Ordinance 277-25: Amendment to MCC 9.24.010 regarding regulation of lead pipes in residential housing
• Ordinance 361-25: Updated department head salary schedule effective July 1, 2025
• Appointment 454-25: Mayoral reappointment of Nelson L. Miller as Director of Inspectional Services

The Malden City Council approved the consent agenda and passed a revised hiring‑freeze resolution. Several city code ordinances were amended, including tax‑title property, rental registry, lead‑pipe regulation, and the department‑head salary schedule. The appointment of Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller was confirmed, and a conditional license was granted to AGM Auto Sales.

• Consent agenda approved (11-0)
• Hiring‑freeze resolution passed as amended (11-0)
• Ordinance 275‑25 (Tax Title Property) amended and approved (11-0)
• Ordinance 276‑25 (Rental Registry) amended and approved (11-0)
• Ordinance 277‑25 (Lead Pipe Regulation) amended and approved (11-0)
• Ordinance 361‑25 (Department Head Salary Schedule) approved (8-3)
• Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller appointment confirmed (11-0)
• AGM Auto Sales Class II license granted with conditions (10-0)

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider a special election to authorize a $5.4 million increase in real estate and personal property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The funds are intended to stabilize the City’s budget and support ongoing services across all departments, including public schools, public safety, and public works.

• Special Municipal Election on February 10, 2026
• Ballot question to assess $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes
• Approval of October 21 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on New Growth & Economic Development (Oct 21, 2025)
• FY2025 Actuals and Opioid Settlement Funds report

The Finance Committee approved the October 21 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. An order was adopted to hold a Special Municipal Election on March 31 2026 that will ask voters to approve an additional $5,400,000 in real‑estate and personal‑property taxes. A motion to change the election date to March 31 2025 passed 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:59 PM.

• Approved Oct 21 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Oct 28 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered special municipal election on Mar 31 2026 with $5.4M tax‑override ballot question
• Changed election date to Mar 31 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden License Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It will then review a series of petitions, including renewals for amusement machines, Class II and III auto dealer permits, and extended‑hour requests for several businesses. New petitions for a livery company and a livery driver will also be considered.

• 409-25 Petition: Amusement Machines – Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, 2 machines (Renewal)
• 414-25 Petition: Class II – Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc., 600 Broadway, 37 cars (Renewal)
• 422-25 Petition: Extended Hours – Williams Services, LLC dba Laundry +, 705 Eastern Avenue, 24‑hour commercial (Renewal)
• 426-25 Petition: Extended Hours – The Brewster Company dba McDonald’s, 114 Broadway, 24‑hour (New)
• 430-25 Petition: Livery Company – LuxyLane Black Car LLC, 64 Oliver Street, 1 vehicle (New)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It recommended favorable renewals for several amusement‑machine operators and extended‑hour petitions. It conditionally approved the Class II licenses for Prestige Motors at 600 and 590 Broadway pending a follow‑up compliance visit. It tabled the livery petitions for 64 Oliver Street and recommended a three‑month conditional license for AGM Auto Sales after a hearing.

• Approved 446-25 minutes from Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Loyal Order of Moose amusement machines (2 machines) (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Italian American War Vets Post 16 amusement machines (4 machines) (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Prestige Motors Class II licenses (papers 414‑415) pending compliance visit (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewals for multiple Class II auto dealers (e.g., Reliance Motor Group, Richard Motorcars, River Auto Sales, Top Cars Motor Group) (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable extended‑hours petitions for Williams Services, Ethiopian Restaurant, Main St Laundromat, G&V Convenience, Speedway LLC, UD Foods, Fortune Teller (unanimous)
• Tabled livery petitions 430‑431 for LuxyLane Black Car and Jacqueson Voltaire (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional three‑month license for AGM Auto Sales (paper 370‑25) after hearing (unanimous)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider approving the 443-25 minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will also consider the mayor’s appointment of Olivia Hemond, a resident of 769 Main Street, Apt. 1, to the Conservation Commission, with the term set to expire on September 15, 2027. No other business is listed.

• Approve 443-25 minutes from November 18, 2025 meeting
• Mayoral appointment of Olivia Hemond to Conservation Commission (term until Sep 15, 2027)

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from November 18, 2025 by unanimous vote. The committee unanimously recommended Olivia Hemond’s appointment to the Conservation Commission, pending City Council confirmation. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.

• Approved November 18, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Olivia Hemond appointment to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 PM (unanimous)

Tree Hearings

The Malden Tree Warden will hold a public hearing to determine if three public shade trees on Elwell, Loomis, and Spruce Streets should be removed or remain. Written objections must be submitted prior to the hearing.

• Public hearing on tree removal at 215 Pleasant Street
• Three trees under consideration: Honeylocust (Elwell St), Honeylocust (Loomis St), Norway Maple (Spruce St)
• Written objections must be submitted to Tree Warden Christopher Rosa
• Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
• Location: Malden City Hall Conference Room 108

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review the status of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the city's comprehensive plan. The committee will also discuss the project scope and a draft application for citizen members.

• Status of RFP for Comprehensive Plan
• Draft application for citizen members
• Project scope
• Amendments to the Master Plan Steering Committee Charter

School Committee

The Malden School Committee’s Policy and Procedure Subcommittee will meet on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Room 106, City Hall. Committee members will conduct roll call, discuss the High School Competency Determination Policy, and then adjourn.

• Review and discuss the High School Competency Determination Policy

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to conduct regular business, including personnel reports and bids. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Student Grades, Promotion, Graduation Requirements & Student Handbook Subcommittee will meet on November 20, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss changes to the Competency Determination Policy Process.

• Discussion of changes to the Competency Determination Policy Process

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to determine the significance of proposed building alterations and demolitions. The body will also provide status updates on several properties previously determined to be preferably preserved.

• Notice of Intent to Demolish garage at 55 Cherry Street
• Notice of Intent to remove steeple from church at 529 Eastern Avenue
• Notice of Intent for balcony addition and window replacement at 808 Salem Street
• Status updates for preferably preserved buildings at 245 Bryant Street, 100 Hospital Road, 57 Hospital Road, 15 Ferry Street, and One Salem Street
• Discussion regarding Fellsmere Park benches

The commission voted 5‑0 to find the garage at 55 Cherry Street not significant. It voted 4‑1 to find the church building at 529 Eastern Avenue significant, delaying its alteration permit. It voted 5‑0 to find the building at 808 Salem Street significant, also delaying its permit. The commission authorized the clerk to sign extension agreements for the public‑hearing deadlines on 529 Eastern Avenue and 808 Salem Street.

• 55 Cherry Street garage declared not significant (5-0)
• 529 Eastern Avenue church declared significant (4-1)
• 808 Salem Street building declared significant (5-0)
• Authorized clerk to sign extension agreements for 529 Eastern Ave (5-0)
• Authorized clerk to sign extension agreements for 808 Salem St (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 2025 meeting (5-0)

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will approve the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on Petition 25-013, a variance request by Mildred Tortorella‑Collins and Lawrence Collins III for side‑yard setback, rear‑yard setback, and building coverage at 38 Floral Ave., Parcel ID #109-780-012. The order of petitions will be set by the chairperson.

• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 Board of Appeal meeting
• Public hearing on Petition 25-013 seeking a variance under Code Title 12.16.010 for a single‑family dwelling at 38 Floral Ave.

The Board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then granted Petition 25-013, a variance for 38 Floral Ave, on the condition that the deck be omitted and revised plans be submitted to the building department. The motion to adjourn was adopted unanimously.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted variance petition 25-013 for 38 Floral Ave, without deck, pending revised plans (5-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss specific housing and recreation projects. The body will also review status updates on current projects and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Malden Rental Assistance Program (0034)
• Public hearing on Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund (0036)
• Public hearing on Linden Park Design ~ Construction (0037)

The committee heard presentations on a $60,000 rental assistance program, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s FY26 $500,000 request, and a $500,000 design and construction plan for Linden Park. Members asked questions but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting closed without any actions taken.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund trustees will meet remotely to conduct standard business, including approving the October 15, 2025 minutes and reviewing a finance report. They will discuss a funding request for the 105 Salem Street project operated by Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, and review data for the 272‑274 Cross Street application. Updates on existing affordable‑housing developments at 213 Main Street, 272‑274 Cross Street, 245 Bryant Street, and Lot 13B at Overlook Ridge will also be presented. An administrative update on a Community Preservation Council application will be provided before adjournment.

• Funding request for 105 Salem Street (Volunteers of America of Massachusetts)
• Data presentation for 272‑274 Cross Street application
• Project update: 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Project update: 272‑274 Cross Street (The Neighborhood Developers)
• Administrative update: Community Preservation Council application

The board approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A finance report noted the Trust balance at $1,554,654. Trustees voted to conditionally commit $400,000 to the 105 Salem Street mixed‑income veterans housing project. The motion passed with five votes in favor and two members absent.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Conditionally committed $400,000 to 105 Salem Street veterans housing project (5-0, 2 absent)

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will vote to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, hear the Director's Report, and decide on the date for the next board meeting.

• Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Director's Report presented by Laura Vlasuk
• Set date for the next Board of Health meeting

The Board of Health approved the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. A public comment about pumpkin vines obstructing a sidewalk was heard; the inspector confirmed the sidewalk was clear and no citation was issued. The Board scheduled the next meeting for December 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm and then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Confirmed sidewalk cleared; no citation issued
• Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for Dec 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing & Enforcement Commission will review industry updates, operational reports, and regulatory matters. Members will receive updates on existing licenses, community agreements, and a police report. No specific actions or approvals are listed beyond routine agenda items.

• Industry Updates (Diana Jeong and Deano Summers)
• Updates on Existing Operations and Open Licenses (Nelson Miller)
• Host Community Agreement Updates (Ron Hogan)
• Regulatory Updates (Ron Hogan)
• Police Chief Report (Glenn Cronin)

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission met with a quorum and Nelson Miller chaired in the chair's absence. The commission voted to approve the prior meeting minutes, with all members in favor. No other actions were decided; the commission received updates on licensing, police activity, and a host community agreement.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team will conduct roll call and approve the previous meeting's minutes. It will review any emergency management activations that occurred in the prior month and discuss planned activations for the upcoming month. The agenda includes updates from the Community Emergency Response Team, the Emergency Management Performance Grant, and reports from fire, public health, communications, public works, police, schools, and public facilities. New business will be considered at the end of the meeting.

• Review of any emergency management activations for the previous month
• Review of any planned emergency management activations for the upcoming month
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Member reports – fire, public health, police, schools, public facilities

The Emergency Management Committee approved the October meeting minutes. A group text chat for all committee members was created to improve coordination. The committee decided there will be no meeting in December and that the January meeting will be held virtually.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Created group text chat for committee members
• Scheduled no meeting for December
• Set January meeting to be virtual

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public forum to present information on a proposal to place a Proposition 2½ Tax Override question on the 2026 ballot. The purpose of the tax‑override is to address the city's budget deficit. Residents will be invited to ask questions in person, via live stream, or by submitting them in advance.

• Public forum on Proposition 2½ Tax Override ballot question (2026)
• Live streaming of the forum by Urban Media Arts
• Opportunity for residents to submit questions ahead of the meeting

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will review a line‑painting plan for Main Street, a series of bus‑stop relocation and consolidation proposals on Salem and Lebanon streets, and a request to designate Rockland Park as a fire lane. The commission will also consider a resident parking restriction request for Seaview Avenue and a request to address increased 18‑wheel traffic on Lynn Street. Decisions on these items will guide future traffic flow, public transit access, and emergency vehicle access in the city.

• Approve line‑painting on Main St from Eastern to Charles (left‑only sign, right‑lane forward arrow)
• Approve multiple bus stop relocations and consolidations on Salem and Lebanon streets, including a new inbound stop at 630 Salem St and other changes
• Approve designation of Rockland Park as a fire lane for emergency vehicles
• Approve resident parking restrictions on Seaview Ave
• Approve addressing increased 18‑wheel traffic on Lynn Street

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve items 1 through 4 of the proposed bus stop relocations and consolidations presented by Councillor Stephen Winslow and the MBTA. Items 5 and 6 of the proposal were tabled by a 4‑0 vote pending further information. The commission also approved a Main Street lane‑painting plan (4‑0) and denied the request to designate Rockland Park as a fire lane (4‑0).

• Approved bus stop items 1‑4 (4‑0)
• Tabled bus stop item 5 (4‑0)
• Tabled bus stop item 6 (4‑0)
• Approved Main St line painting with left‑only sign and forward‑only arrow (4‑0)
• Denied Rockland Park fire lane designation (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council is discussing several ballot questions for a February 10, 2026, special election to fund infrastructure and public facilities. The body is also reviewing numerous business license renewals and potential amendments to city codes regarding waste and rental units.

• Proposed $36 million debt exclusion for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School construction
• Proposed $25 million debt exclusion for an eastside fire station
• Proposed $10 million debt exclusions for lead pipe removal/sewer improvements, Roosevelt Park de-leading, and an art center at the old Malden District Courthouse
• Proposed amendments to City Code regarding waste provisions (MCC 9.20.050) and rental unit inspections (MCC 9.16)
• Renewal petitions for amusement machines and Class II auto dealer licenses

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously (11‑0). The appointment of Jeffrey Donahue to the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee was referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee (6‑5). A waste‑fee ordinance amendment was referred to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees (11‑0). The $36 M debt‑exclusion ballot question for the vocational school was referred to the Finance Committee (8‑3).

• Approved Consent Agenda (11-0)
• Referred Jeffrey Donahue appointment to Personnel/Appointments Committee (6-5)
• Referred waste-fee ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees (11-0)
• Referred $36 M vocational school debt-exclusion ballot question to Finance Committee (8-3)

City Council

The License Committee will review renewal petitions for amusement machines, Class II auto dealers, and extended‑hour requests for several businesses. It will also consider new petitions for two livery companies and their drivers. Finally, the committee will vote on amending the Used Car Dealer ordinance (MCC 6.08.100) to require a signed release authorizing city personnel to access the applicant’s criminal record.

• Petition 406-25: Renewal of 5 amusement machines for GLS Associates, Inc., 50 Holden Street
• Petition 390-25: Extended hours request for Boda Borg Boston LLC, 90 Pleasant Street, occasional Saturday and Sunday events, 12 AM‑9 AM
• Petition 394-25: New livery company HPL Group LLC, 500 Broadway Apt. 4139, 1 vehicle
• Petition 396-25: New livery company YHS Transportation LLC, 137 Highland Avenue, 1 vehicle
• Item 407-25: Amendment to MCC 6.08.100 Used Car Dealer ordinance to require a criminal‑record release from applicants

The License Committee approved its October 21 minutes by unanimous vote. The committee unanimously recommended all ten license petitions—including renewals for amusement machines, auto body shops, vehicle dealers, extended‑hour businesses, and new livery operators—to the full City Council. The proposed amendment to Code MCC 6.08.100 (Used Car Dealers) was referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee for further action, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 PM with a unanimous motion.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended all listed license petitions favorably to City Council (unanimous)
• Referred proposed Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider approval of the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also consider the mayor’s appointment of Kevin Molis, 135 Russell Street, to the License Board, with a term ending June 1, 2028. The committee will then adjourn.

• Approve 405-25 minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Consider mayoral appointment of Kevin Molis to the License Board (term until June 1, 2028)
• Review the mayor's appointment letter for Kevin Molis

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee adjourned the meeting at 6:20 PM, also by unanimous vote. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 PM (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and conduct general cemetery business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

The trustees unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. They accepted the September trust report showing $29,865.30 in perpetual‑care income. The superintendent’s report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted September trust report of $29,865.30 (all in favor)
• Accepted Superintendent's report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 P.M. (all in favor)

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will approve the minutes from its April 4, 2025 meeting, hold a question-and-answer session with grant applicants, and elect a chair, co‑chairs, secretary, and treasurer to serve until next fall. The primary focus of the meeting is a multi‑session discussion and voting on grant proposals.

• Approval of minutes from the April 4, 2025 meeting
• Q&A session with grant applicants
• Election of chair/co‑chairs, secretary, and treasurer for the coming year
• Preliminary grant discussion and voting (11:45 am–1:00 pm)
• Final grant discussion and voting (3:00 pm–4:00 pm)

The Malden Cultural Council approved the April 4 meeting minutes and elected new officers, including Jim Genzale as treasurer, Leilani Ricardo and Sue Tufts as co‑chairs, and Crystal Beauchemin as secretary. A co‑chair model was adopted with Chair A serving an additional six months and Chair B beginning a year‑long term. The council allocated $53,592 in grant funding for 38 applicants and set aside $2,221.29 for administrative reserves.

• Approved April 4 meeting minutes
• Elected Jim Genzale as treasurer
• Established co‑chair model and elected Leilani Ricardo (6‑month term) and Sue Tufts (1‑year term) as co‑chairs
• Elected Crystal Beauchemin as secretary
• Tabled discussion of additional vice‑ and subcommittee roles
• Allocated $53,592 in grant funding for 38 applicants
• Reserved $2,221.29 for administrative funds

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will approve September and October 2025 meeting minutes and hear an update on City Hall front‑door accessibility. Members will discuss a draft support letter for Blue Envelope Legislation, a presentation on the GRIT Freedom Chair rollout, and plans for a Spring All Abilities Bird Walk and Resource Fair. The meeting will also include the election of a new commission chair and set the date for the January 2026 meeting.

• Approve September and October 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on City Hall front‑door accessibility issue
• Draft support letter for Blue Envelope Legislation
• GRIT Freedom Chair rollout presentation to School Committee (Dec 8)
• Spring All Abilities Bird Walk and Resource Fair planning

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to review sign applications for eight different businesses. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Sign review: 10 Maplewood Street (Big Daddy Doggie Daycare & Lil Mamma Pet Salon)
• Sign review: 994 Eastern Ave (New Bizzy Beez Laundromat)
• Sign review: 1 Highland Ave (Nova Trampoline Park)
• Sign review: 2 Maplewood St (On Pointe Dance Academy)
• Sign review: 41 Lebanon St (Creative Control Studio)

The committee voted 4‑0 to approve sign applications for Big Daddy Doggie Daycare & Lil Mama Pet Salon, New Bizzy Bee Laundromat, Nova Adventure Park, Hala Market, Yi Xiang Hunan, and Upcoming Streetwear. Each motion was made and seconded by committee members as recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved sign for Big Daddy Doggie Daycare & Lil Mama Pet Salon, 10 Maplewood St (4-0)
• Approved sign for New Bizzy Bee Laundromat, 994 Eastern Ave (4-0)
• Approved sign for Nova Adventure Park, 1 Highland Ave with conditions (4-0)
• Approved sign for Hala Market, 88 Broadway (4-0)
• Approved sign for Yi Xiang Hunan, 184 Salem St (4-0)
• Approved sign for Upcoming Streetwear, 60A Summer St with conditions (4-0)

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability will approve minutes from the October 6 meeting, review an annual report, and discuss flood mitigation steps. The body will also receive updates from the Sustainability Manager and working groups.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of CASC Annual Report and data collection
• Discussion on flood mitigation and Regional Depaving Project
• Updates on MRW site visit, Ridwell, and MCE data dashboard
• Reports from Energy Coach and SolSmart working groups

The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. All voting members present voted in favor of the approval. The commission then adjourned the meeting and set the next meeting for December 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (all voting members present voted in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all voting members present voted in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 10, 2025, 5:30‑7 p.m.

Retirement Board

The board will review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for investment managers. The meeting also includes processing new member additions, death benefits, and retirement applications.

• Review of draft RFP for Investment Manager(s)
• Retirement applications for Thomas Daley, Roberta Connolly, Kevin Duffy, and Joanne Settimio
• Death benefit processing for George Hood and Susan Knox
• Addition of 7 new members to the retirement system
• Review of de Burlo’s October Investment report

The Malden Retirement Board accepted the October meeting minutes, expense warrant, payroll warrants, cash books and cash reconciliations. The board also approved the addition of several new members and accepted retirement applications, adjustments, and survivor benefits. Legal contracts with attorney Michael Sacco & Collins, P.C. and secondary counsel were approved. The meeting was adjourned with all present voting in favor.

• Accepted October Board Meeting Minutes, expense and payroll warrants, cash books (all present in favor)
• Approved new members: Mia Armendariz, Quianna Long, Kim Flores, Joseph Cirama, Annabelle Feliz Soto, Michael Jackson, Rajalakshmi Rajagiopalan (all present in favor)
• Accepted retirement applications and survivor benefits for Thomas Daley, Roberta Connolly, Kevin Duffy, Joanne Settimio (all present in favor)
• Approved legal contracts with Michael Sacco & Collins, P.C. and secondary attorneys Murphy, Hesse, Toomey, & Lehane, LLP (all present in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:25 AM (all present in favor)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from April and October 2025. The body will discuss a recap of the Malden Community Health Fest on Lincoln Commons and a survey inquiry.

• Recap of Malden Community Health Fest on Lincoln Commons
• Malden Human Rights Commission Survey Inquiry
• Approval of April 2025 minutes
• Approval of October 2025 minutes

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a series of scheduled water abatement appointments for 14 specific addresses.

• Water abatement appointment: 11-18 Sheaf St.
• Water abatement appointment: 318 Highland Ave.
• Water abatement appointment: 384 Medford St.
• Water abatement appointment: 37-39 Estey St.
• Water abatement appointment: 490 Highland Ave.

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and warrants, review superintendent reports, and discuss budget and policy subcommittee updates. The agenda includes a motion to donate $500 to the Choral Arts Program and an executive session regarding collective bargaining with SEIU Local 888.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 Regular Session Minutes
• October 2025 Warrants
• $500 Donation to Choral Arts Program
• Draft Policy IHAIA (Middle School Pathway Exploration)
• Executive Session: Collective bargaining with SEIU Local 888

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team will review emergency activations from the prior month and planned activations for the upcoming month. The meeting includes an update from the Community Emergency Response Team and a discussion of the Emergency Management Performance Grant. Member reports will be heard from fire, public health, communications, public works, police, schools, and public facilities.

• Review of any emergency management activations for previous month
• Review of any planned emergency management activations for upcoming month
• Discussion of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) update
• Member reports from fire, public health, communications, DPW, police, schools, and public facilities

The committee approved the September meeting minutes. No emergency activations occurred in October. The team created a text group chat for all emergency management members and discussed communication plans for upcoming winter weather. They are awaiting information on the MEMA grant and recruiting new CERT members.

• Approved September meeting minutes
• Created a text group chat for emergency management members

City Council

The council will consider and vote on adopting a residential exemption and establishing a minimum residential factor for the FY 2026 tax rate as presented by Assessor Nathaniel Cramer. The agenda also includes approval of the October 14 minutes, several mayoral appointments to the License Board and Cultural Council, and the adoption of ordinance amendments to weights‑and‑measures fees, tax‑title property procedures, and the department‑head salary schedule. Committee reports recommend approval of multiple licensing petitions and the council will decide whether to enter an executive session to discuss potential litigation strategy related to grant exemptions.

• Vote on residential exemption and minimum residential factor for FY 2026 tax rate (Item 398-25)
• Mayoral appointments: Kevin Molis to License Board; Crystal Beauchemin, James Genzale, Edward Rocha to Cultural Council (Items 383-25, 384-25, 385-25, 386-25)
• Ordinance amendment to Weights and Measures fee schedule (Item 294-25)
• Ordinance amendment to Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property (Item 275-25)
• Ordinance amendment adding updated Department Head Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Item 361-25)

The City Council adopted a 35% residential exemption and set the residential factor at .9054 for FY 2026. Ordinance amendments were approved for weights‑and‑measures fees, tax‑title property procedures, and a one‑year COLA for department heads (vote 7‑4). Several licensing petitions, including extended hours for Burger King and new auto‑sales and lodging licenses, were granted unanimously.

• Adopted 35% residential exemption and .9054 residential factor (11‑0)
• Amended MCC 6.12.060 Weights and Measures fees (unanimous)
• Amended MCC 1.04.070 Procedure for selling tax‑title property (unanimous)
• Amended MCC 2.24.015 Department Head salary schedule with one‑year COLA (7‑4)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Granted Burger King extended‑hours petition (unanimous)
• Granted Sega Auto Sales Class II petition (unanimous)
• Granted Metro North Housing Corp lodging renewal petition (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider an order to hold a Special Municipal Election on February 10, 2026. The ballot question asks whether to assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to stabilize the city budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 7 and October 14, 2025 council meetings and other routine business.

• Approve 380-25 Minutes of October 7, 2025 meeting
• Approve 381-25 Minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting
• Order to hold Special Municipal Election Feb 10, 2026 with $5,400,000 tax increase ballot question
• Mayor's memo to City Council dated September 25, 2025
• Public comment scheduled for September 30

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It will consider the mayor’s appointment of David Camell, 35 Williams Street, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, filling Jessica Sherman’s unexpired term that ends March 31 2028, which requires council confirmation. No other business is listed.

• Approve 379-25 Minutes of June 17, 2025
• Mayoral appointment of David Camell to Board of Registrars of Voters (term expires March 31, 2028)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of a Residential Tax Exemption and Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Public hearing to adopt Residential Tax Exemption and Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2026

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss amendments to the City Code. The body is reviewing changes to the procedure for selling tax title property and an updated salary schedule for department heads.

• Proposed amendment to MCC 1.04.070 regarding the procedure for selling tax title property
• Proposed amendment to MCC 2.24.015 to add the updated department head salary schedule effective July 1, 2025

The Rules & Ordinance Committee approved the meeting minutes and took two pending ordinances from the table. It then amended the Department Head Salary Schedule ordinance so that only the current fiscal year (FY 2026) is approved, and recommended the amended ordinance favorably to the full City Council. All motions passed with the votes recorded in the minutes.

• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Took tax‑title property ordinance from the table (unanimous)
• Recommended tax‑title ordinance favorably to City Council (unanimous)
• Took department head salary schedule ordinance from the table (unanimous)
• Amended salary schedule ordinance to apply only FY 2026 (4‑1)
• Recommended amended salary schedule ordinance favorably to City Council (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will review the draft Request for Proposals for an Investment Manager. No other agenda items are listed. Future meeting dates are noted for November 19 and December 17, 2025.

• Review of draft RFP for Investment Manager

The Malden Retirement Board held a special meeting on October 28, 2025 at City Hall. The board reviewed the draft Request for Proposals for an Investment Manager and set deadlines for questions, proposals, and contract start. No approvals or other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 1:59 PM.

• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will consider and vote on applications for five historic preservation projects, including restorations of First Parish, 139 Oliver Street, Saint Paul’s Parish, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and digitization of City Council documents. The meeting will also approve the September 17, 2025 minutes and address any other business.

• Review and decision on 0031 First Parish in Malden Historic Restoration
• Review and decision on 0032 139 Oliver Street Restoration
• Review and decision on 0033 Saint Paul’s Parish Buttress Restoration
• Review and decision on 0035 Emmanuel Baptist Church Restoration
• Review and decision on 0038 Digitization of City Council Documents

The Community Preservation Committee approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion of several historic‑preservation applications and a digitization proposal, but no decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss new requests for handicapped parking and parking time limit changes. The body will also review a large volume of tabled items including stop sign installations, speed calming measures, and crosswalk additions.

• Handicapped parking requests for 24 Norwood Street and 31 Springdale Street
• Proposal to change 30-minute parking to 2-hour parking at 180 Broadway
• Proposed resident parking restrictions on Seaview Ave
• Request for a stop sign at Highland Ave and Clifton Street
• Proposal to make Washington Place a No Parking Fire Lane

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It denied a handicapped parking sign request for 24 Norwood Street and approved a handicapped parking sign for 31 Springdale Street. The commission also approved changing the parking limit at 180 Broadway from 30‑minute to 2‑hour parking. A request to make Washington Place a no‑parking fire lane was removed from the agenda.

• Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied handicapped parking sign for 24 Norwood Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved handicapped parking sign for 31 Springdale Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2‑hour parking at 180 Broadway (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed Washington Place no‑parking fire lane request from agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed speed bumps request from agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed rapid flashing beacon request from agenda (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Order 363-25 regarding a proposed Special Municipal Election on February 10, 2026. The proposed ballot question asks if the city can assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for fiscal year 2027.

• Order 363-25: Proposed Special Municipal Election on February 10, 2026
• Proposed $5,400,000 increase in real estate and personal property taxes for fiscal year 2027

City Council

The License Committee will consider several new and renewal petitions for business licenses. The body will also discuss a proposed amendment to the city code regarding offsite parking facility fees.

• Petition 349-25: 24-hour extended hours for Burger King #922 at 61 Broadway
• Petition 358-25, 359-25, 360-25: Lodging house renewals for 22 Charles Street, 116-118 Cedar Street, and 115 Washington Street
• Petition 357-25, 370-25, 371-25, 372-25, 373-25: Class II auto sales licenses
• Proposed amendment to MCC 6.08.060 to change offsite parking fees to a $200 annual fee, $100 for the first nine spaces, and $20 per additional space

School Committee

The Malden School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet on Oct 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Room 105. The meeting will include a discussion of City of Malden Proposition 2½, a review of the FY 2024‑2025 end‑of‑year financial report, and a look at FY 2026 budget Q1 actuals. The subcommittee will also consider MPS warrants before adjourning.

• City of Malden Proposition 2½ discussion
• FY 2024‑2025 end‑of‑year financial report review
• FY 2026 budget – Q1 actuals review
• MPS warrants consideration

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school business and reports from leadership. The board is expected to vote on the approval of the FY25 Audit Report.

• Approval of FY25 Audit Report
• Discussion of School Leadership Performance
• Approval of prior board meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will discuss updates to the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance for multiple parcels, including 808 Salem Street, 100 and 57 Hospital Road, 245 Bryant Street, 15 Ferry Street, and One Salem Street. It will also consider Community Preservation Act funding applications for digitizing city clerk records and preservation projects at 2 Elm Street, 18 Washington Street, and 39 Eastern Avenue. A request for an updated determination of historical significance for 39 Eastern Avenue will be reviewed. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and other business.

• Demolition & Alteration Delay update – 808 Salem Street (balcony addition, window replacement)
• Status update – 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road (preferably preserved, demolition delay ended)
• Status update – 245 Bryant Street (preferably preserved, demolition delay ended)
• Status update – 15 Ferry Street (preferably preserved, demolition permit withdrawn, new permit issued March 6, 2024)
• Community Preservation Act funding applications for digitization/preservation projects at 2 Elm Street, 18 Washington Street, and 39 Eastern Avenue

The Malden Historical Commission approved letters of support for three Community Preservation Act projects and voted unanimously to recognize the Emmanuel Baptist Church as a Significant Building. It also approved final historical signage for the Hospital Road properties, found a balcony permit application incomplete, and directed a letter to the Mayor about 15 Ferry Street. The commission approved the September 2025 minutes.

• Approved letter of support for City Clerk records digitization project (5-0)
• Determined Emmanuel Baptist Church at 39 Eastern Ave a Significant Building (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for St. Paul’s Parish Church project (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for First Parish Malden project (5-0)
• Approved final historical signage for 100 & 57 Hospital Road (5-0)
• Found 808 Salem Street permit application incomplete, took no action (5-0)
• Directed clerk to draft letter to Mayor/City Council about 15 Ferry Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 2025 meeting (5-0)

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will first approve the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on Petition 25-012 filed by Troy Ferrio, who seeks a variance from the front yard setback requirement for a single‑family dwelling at 65 Davis St., Parcel ID # 167-543-344. The hearing will be recorded by Urban Media Arts. The order of petitions will be set by the Chairperson.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on Petition 25-012 for front yard setback variance at 65 Davis St.
• Meeting recording by Urban Media Arts
• Petition documents available online at the City website

The Board approved the September 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. It granted Petition 25‑012, a variance for the front‑yard setback at 65 Davis Street, by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted variance petition 25‑012 for front‑yard setback at 65 Davis St. (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will meet to approve previous minutes and review a finance report. The body will discuss administrative updates regarding a Community Preservation Council application and provide updates on several development projects.

• Review of 105 Salem Street (Volunteers of America of Massachusetts)
• Review of 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Review of 272-274 Cross Street (The Neighborhood Developers)
• Review of 245 Bryant Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Review of Lot 13B at Overlook Ridge (WinnDevelopment)

The trustees unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, with Mayor Christenson abstaining from the vote. A motion to adjourn was made by Angie Liou, seconded by Steve Finn, and passed unanimously, ending the meeting at 5:18 PM. The meeting was conducted remotely under the extended COVID‑19 relief provisions.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Mayor abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:18 PM (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will consider routine agenda items. The board will vote to approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It will review the flu clinic schedule and hear the director’s report. Finally, the board will set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting
• Review flu clinic schedule
• Directors report
• Set date for next meeting

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting with a 2-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 10 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing & Enforcement Commission will hear industry updates, reports on existing licenses, and regulatory and community‑agreement matters. The meeting includes a police chief report and a brief on new business. No formal actions or approvals are listed beyond routine agenda items.

• Industry Updates (Diana Jeong and Deano Summers)
• Updates on Existing Operations and Open Licenses (Nelson Miller)
• Host Community Agreement Updates (Ron Hogan)
• Regulatory Updates (Ron Hogan)
• Police Chief Report (Glenn Cronin)

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No policy actions or new business were taken, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet on October 15, 2025, to approve minutes, review correspondence and reports, and discuss general cemetery business.

• Approval of Minutes
• Correspondence
• Trust Report
• Superintendent’s Report
• General Cemetery Business

The board approved the June 18, 2025 minutes, accepted the Treasurer's financial report, and accepted the Superintendent's activity report, each by unanimous vote. Trustees agreed to have the Superintendent enforce monument‑decoration rules in the veterans section. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer report (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent report (unanimous)
• Trusteess agreed Superintendent will enforce monument rules (no vote recorded)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will accept the minutes from the prior meeting, review its current budget and staff timesheets, and examine proposals for an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for legal services. The board will also discuss new board members and recent personnel changes. No retirement applications or buybacks are on the agenda.

• Accept prior board meeting minutes
• Review of budget and staff timesheets
• Review of upcoming RFP and submitted proposals for legal services
• Introduction of new board members with hire dates
• Discussion of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

The Malden Retirement Board unanimously accepted the September meeting minutes, expense warrant, payrolls, and cash reconciliations. It also approved new board members, survivor benefits for deceased members, a withdrawal request, the 2025 budget with a staff‑salary amendment, staff timesheets, and the legal services RFP selecting Michael Sacco as primary counsel. All actions were voted in favor by all present members.

• Approved September Board Meeting Minutes, October Expense Warrant, September Retiree Payroll, Staff Payroll, and cash reconciliations (unanimous)
• Approved addition of new members (Stephen Rappa, Angela Smith, Sherese Franklin, Radhames Guadelupe, Glen Arruda, Jeune Winston, Shataeya Smith, Luzjaira Pool Reyes, Christina James, Anthony Fowlkes) (unanimous)
• Approved survivor benefits for deceased members Gary Perrin, Robert Duffy, Frances Brady, James Holland (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal/transfer for Rosemary Nsubuga (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget with provision to update staff salaries (unanimous)
• Approved staff timesheets (unanimous)
• Approved legal services RFP: primary – The Law Office of Michael Sacco; secondary – Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane LLP (unanimous)
• Approved survivor benefits for James M. Nestor (unanimous)

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission will meet virtually to review a Memorandum of Understanding regarding payments made to the commission in lieu of real estate taxes. The body will also review the independent auditors' report for the year ending June 30, 2025.

• Vote to accept June 25, 2025 minutes
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding payments in lieu of real estate taxes
• Independent Auditors' Report for the year ended 6/30/25

The commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It then approved a Memorandum of Understanding that sets make‑up payments from Medford to Malden for the next five fiscal years. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (5 AYE, 2 absent)
• Approved MOU for make‑up payments to Malden (5 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5 AYE, 2 absent)

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote to appoint a new member to the Board of Registrars of Voters and consider amending the city code to regulate short-term rentals. The body will also discuss a proposed change to the residential property tax exemption and hear a presentation from the City Assessor.

• Vote on appointment of David Camell to the Board of Registrars of Voters
• Vote on amending Code 12.12 to add STR registration requirements
• Vote on amending Code 6.12.060 regarding weights and measures fees
• Presentation on increasing the residential property tax exemption to 35%
• Discussion on relocating the M. Ida Converse Building at 15 Ferry Street

The council unanimously approved the amendment of the September 30 minutes and the consent agenda. A 10‑1 vote authorized an executive session to discuss potential litigation strategy. The short‑term rental ordinance was taken from the table and enrolled by unanimous votes.

• Amend September 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorize executive session on grant‑funding litigation (10‑1)
• Take short‑term rental ordinance from table (unanimous)
• Enroll short‑term rental ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (10‑1)

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider Order 363-25 regarding a proposed special municipal election on February 10, 2026. The election would ask voters if the city can assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for fiscal year 2027.

• Order 363-25: Proposed special municipal election on February 10, 2026
• Proposed $5,400,000 increase in real estate and personal property taxes

The Finance Committee discussed a proposed special municipal election and a $5,400,000 tax increase, but no vote or approval was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all in favor)

City Council

The Malden City Council will discuss amending local parking regulations to reduce the required number of off-street parking spaces for single-family and multi-family homes. The committee will also consider a home rule petition to authorize the city to regulate private parking.

• Amending parking regulations to reduce required spaces for single-family and multi-family homes
• Developing a home rule petition to authorize city regulation of private parking
• Reviewing amendments to Code Title 12 Chapter 20 Section 010

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously voted to table Order 343‑25, which would have the City Council develop a home‑rule petition to give the city authority over private ways. The parking‑code amendment (Paper 288‑24) was also placed on the table, with no vote recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Order 343‑25 (home‑rule petition for private ways) tabled – unanimous vote
• Paper 288‑24 (amendment to parking code minimum spaces) tabled – no vote recorded
• Meeting adjourned – unanimous vote

Board of Registrar of Voters

Election officials will meet to test voting equipment in preparation for the November 4th Municipal Election. The process will take place at Malden City Hall.

• Testing of voting equipment for November 4th Municipal Election

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will discuss widening Hospital Road, Murray Hill Road, and Savin Street and will approve scheduled water abatement appointments for residents.

• Discussion: Hospital Road, Murray Hill Road, and Savin Street widening
• Approval of water abatement appointments
• Public Works Hearing Agenda
• Meeting at Malden City Hall, Rm.108
• Next meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will meet to consider collective bargaining matters, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive personnel, bid, and committee reports. The agenda also includes a segment for citizen participation and unfinished business. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Collective bargaining discussion (Item III)
• Approval of minutes (Item IV, executive session required)
• Personnel reports (Item V)
• Review of bids (Item VI)
• School committee and subcommittee reports (Items VIII and IX)

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members will discuss the GRIT Freedom Chair rollout and the Malden Community Health Fest 2025. The commission will also consider canceling the December meeting.

• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• GRIT Freedom Chair Rollout planning
• Blue Envelope Legislation updates
• Malden Community Health Fest 2025 coordination
• Spring All Abilities Bird Walk and Resource Fair proposal

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to review sign applications for several local businesses. The body will also receive updates from compliance officers and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Window and building sign applications for Prep Hero Café at 43 Lebanon St
• Sign application for DY Jewelry at 45 Lebanon St
• Sign application for Creative Control Studios at 41 Lebanon St
• Sign application for Howard Johnson at 321 Broadway
• Sign applications for The Nomad Barber Shop (431 Charles St), Esmeralda Family Market (11 Maplewood St), and Yi Xiang Hunan Gourmet (184 Salem St)

The Sign Design Review Committee voted to approve six sign applications for local businesses, each receiving a 4-0 yea vote. One approval – The Nomad Barbershop – was conditional on a new size rendering. The minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Sept 11, 2025) – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved wall and window decals for Prep Hero Café, 43 Lebanon St – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved sign for DY Jewelry, 45 Lebanon St – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved sign for Howard Johnson, 321 Broadway – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved sign for The Nomad Barbershop, 431 Charles St, conditional on new rendering to Nelson Miller – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved sign for Esmeralda Family Market, 11 Maplewood St – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved sign for Yi Xiang Hunan, 184 Salem St – 4 yea, 0 nay

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission will approve minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting, hear presentations on flood mitigation, and review a draft memo to the City Council and Mayor. It will also receive updates on a regional MVP grant, the annual report, and brief reports from three working groups. The meeting will end with planning for the next session and distribution of a community event flyer.

• Approve minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
• Flood mitigation discussion with City Engineer Yem Lip and Conservation Chair Isaac Slavit
• Review draft memo to City Council and Mayor and discuss related press release
• Annual report follow‑up: dashboard recap, ClearGov update, and establishment of a working group
• Working group report‑outs: Energy coach, SolSmart, and Cool Communications

The commission approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the draft memo to the City Council and Mayor, including the commission members' names. Two items—establishing a CAP‑tracking working group and the Cool Communications report—were tabled for the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (all present in favor)
• Approved draft memo to City Council & Mayor (all present in favor)
• Tabled establishment of CAP‑tracking working group (next meeting)
• Tabled Cool Communications working group report (next meeting)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 12, 2025, 5:30‑7 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (all present in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit applications. The board will discuss a proposal for affordable housing for veterans and a request to operate a massage therapy salon.

• Special permit for 12 affordable housing units for veterans at 105-105A Salem Street
• Special permit for a 946 SF acupuncture and wellness salon at 210 Pleasant Street
• Status updates on Community Preservation Committee, Master Planning, and Open Space & Recreation Plan

The board granted a special permit for 210 Pleasant Street to operate an acupuncture and wellness clinic, voting 9‑0. It also approved a special permit for 105 Salem Street to convert the building into a 12‑unit veteran‑housing development with ten affordable units, voting 9‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 pm.

• Approved special permit for 210 Pleasant Street acupuncture/wellness clinic (9-0)
• Approved special permit for 105 Salem Street veteran housing project with nine conditions (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 pm (9-0)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from May 14, 2025 and September 10, 2025, hear public comments, and review a recap of the October 2025 Public Safety Day. It will also consider old‑business items concerning 28 Wolcott St and 12 Quarry Lane. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes from May 14, 2025
• Approve minutes from September 10, 2025
• Recap of Public Safety Day – October 2025 (new business)
• Old business: discussion of 28 Wolcott St
• Old business: discussion of 12 Quarry Lane

The Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission approved the minutes from the May 14 and September 10 meetings with no objections. The approval was unanimous following a motion by Steve Finn and a second by Dawn Macklin. Other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved May 14 and September 10 minutes (unanimous)

School Committee

The Policy and Procedure Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee is meeting to review specific school policies and naming. The body will discuss middle school pathways and high school competency.

• Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• HS Competency
• Naming of Ferryway Cafeteria

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider an order to hold a special municipal election on February 10, 2026. The ballot question asks whether the City of Malden may assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to stabilize the budget and fund city services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. No other business items are listed.

• Approve 367-25 minutes of the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Order to hold a special municipal election on Feb 10, 2026
• Ballot question to assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes
• Sponsors: Amanda Linehan and Stephen Winslow
• Mayor's memo attached

The Finance Committee approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No vote was taken on the proposed $5.4 million tax override; the committee will collect data and hold further meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider two ordinances: one updating the Department Head Salary Schedule (effective July 1, 2025) and another revising the procedure for selling tax‑title property. The committee will also hear Sergeant Jeffrey Drees report on the citywide rollout of the Do Not Knock Registry. Minutes from the September 30 meeting will be approved.

• Sergeant Jeffrey Drees (Malden Police) reports on the Do Not Knock Registry rollout that went live September 30
• Ordinance amending MCC 2.24.015 Department Head Salary Schedule, adding updated salary chart effective July 1, 2025 (Sponsor: Stephen Winslow)
• Ordinance amending MCC 1.04.070 Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property by striking the existing text and inserting a new procedure (Sponsor: Stephen Winslow)

The committee approved the September 30 minutes by unanimous vote. A proposal to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule for FY2026‑2029 was tabled with a 5‑0 vote. A proposal to amend the tax‑title property procedure ordinance was also tabled with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.

• Approved September 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Department Head Salary Schedule amendment (5‑0)
• Tabled tax‑title property procedure amendment (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Tree Hearings

The Malden City Council will hold a public tree hearing on October 6 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 108. The hearing will determine if eight public shade trees at 370 Commercial Street, 53 and 54 Alden Street, 58 Alden Street, and 15 Estey Street will be removed or remain. Written objections must be submitted to the Tree Warden before or at the hearing. Christopher Rosa is listed as the Tree Warden contact.

• Whether to remove the two CALLERY PEAR trees (9 in DBH) at 370 Commercial Street
• Whether to remove the two NORWAY MAPLE trees (14 in DBH) at 370 Commercial Street
• Whether to remove the HONEYLOCUST tree (33 in DBH) at 53 Alden Street
• Whether to remove the HONEYLOCUST tree (29 in DBH) at 54 Alden Street
• Whether to remove the CRIMSON KING MAPLE trees (19 in DBH at 58 Alden Street and 16 in DBH at 15 Estey Street)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will hold its regular and executive meeting on October 6, 2025. The agenda includes routine approvals such as September 8, 2025 minutes and warrants, as well as reports on enrollment, the 2025 MCAS accountability report, and a proposed Tornado Travelers Club to Costa Rica (Spring 2028). The committee will also consider a donation from Mayor Christenson to Ms. Spadafora and a Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy presented by Ms. Rose‑Zeiberg. In executive session, members will discuss strategy for collective bargaining with SEIU Local 888 and contract negotiations with non‑union personnel.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 regular session minutes (consent agenda)
• Superintendent’s report: proposed Tornado Travelers Club to Costa Rica (Spring 2028)
• Donation from Mayor Christenson to Ms. Spadafora
• Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy – Ms. Rose‑Zeiberg
• Executive session: strategy for collective bargaining with SEIU Local 888 and contract negotiations with non‑union personnel

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board will convene an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property. The discussion is closed because disclosure could harm the school's negotiating position. No public comment will be allowed at this meeting.

• Executive session: discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property

Redevelopment Authority

The Malden Redevelopment Authority will consider authorizing the Executive Director to certify the release of a restriction, agreement and termination easement for the property at 78‑80 Suffolk Street and to execute the required certificate of recording. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the December 17, 2024 minutes, and a report from the Executive Director.

• Authorize Executive Director to certify release of restriction, agreement and termination easement for 78‑80 Suffolk Street
• Approve minutes of the regular board meeting held December 17, 2024
• Receive report and various updates from the Executive Director

The board approved the minutes of the December 17, 2024 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution 25‑01, authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Release of Restriction(s), Agreement and Termination Easement for the property at 78‑80 Suffolk Street, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved December 17, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Release of Restrictions, Agreement and Termination Easement for 78‑80 Suffolk Street (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging will discuss a schedule change for its meetings and plans to rearrange the senior center to better support programs and the MTEC. It will review upcoming senior programs, including an October birthday party, flu clinic, hypertension workshop, and Halloween party. The commission will address a dilemma involving focus groups and confirm dates for future meetings in October and November 2025.

• Schedule change for Council on Aging meetings
• Rearranging and reorganizing the senior center to accommodate the MTEC
• Senior October Birthday Party, Flu Clinic, hypertension workshop, and Halloween Party
• Discussion of a dilemma with focus groups
• Set dates for next meetings: Tuesday, October 28 and November 25, 2025

The council approved overlapping class times beginning in October to let seniors choose preferred classes. Ping‑pong hours will shift to 10:30 am on Fridays. Rooms will be rearranged, converting the upstairs computer lab and adjacent room to gym equipment and repurposing the old gym as a multi‑purpose space for teens and seniors. Upcoming October events were noted and future meeting dates were scheduled.

• Implement overlapping senior classes starting October (planned)
• Change ping‑pong hours to 10:30 am on Fridays (planned)
• Clear and replace upstairs computer lab and adjacent room with gym equipment (planned)
• Convert old gym into multi‑purpose space for teens and seniors (planned)
• Schedule October events: Birthday Cake Oct 3, flu clinic Oct 9, hypertension workshop Oct 14, Halloween Party Oct 24 (planned)
• Set future meeting dates for Oct 28 and Nov 25 (planned)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider an order to hold a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, with a ballot question proposing an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes. The council will also review a loan authorization for $1,500,000 from HUD to fund the second phase of the Malden River Works Project, and an amendment to the Department Head Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2025. Additional agenda items include a public hearing on a National Grid pole installation petition and several lodging‑house renewal petitions referred to the License Committee.

• Order to hold a special municipal election on Feb 10, 2026 with a $5.4M tax increase ballot question
• Authorization to borrow $1,500,000 from HUD for phase two of the Malden River Works Project
• Amendment to Department Head Salary Schedule (FY2026‑2029) effective July 1, 2025
• Public hearing on National Grid petition to install a new pole on Waite Street
• Petitions for lodging‑house renewals (Metro North Housing Corp., Cedar House LLC) referred to License Committee

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It granted National Grid’s petition to install a support pole on Waite Street with conditions, also unanimously. It adopted an order to hold a special municipal election on Feb. 10 2026 to vote on a $5.4 M real‑estate and personal‑property tax increase and referred the matter to the Finance Committee. The council also approved an order to borrow $1.5 M from HUD for phase 2 of the River Works project, referring it to Finance, and moved to an executive session on litigation (9‑1‑1).

• Approved Consent Agenda (11‑0)
• Granted National Grid pole petition with conditions (unanimous)
• Ordered special municipal election Feb 10 2026 on $5.4 M tax override; referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.5 M HUD loan for River Works Phase 2; referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved move to Executive Session on Tufts Construction litigation (9‑1‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑1‑1)

City Council

The Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider two ordinances to amend the city code regarding rental unit inspections and the regulation of lead pipes in residential housing.

• Ordinance to amend MCC 9.16 (Rental Units; Inspection Required)
• Ordinance to amend MCC 9.24.010 (Regulation of Lead Pipes in Residential Housing)
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on proposed code amendments
• Committee meeting at Malden City Hall, Room 105

The Rules & Ordinance Committee approved its September 9 minutes. It took from the table and approved amendments to the rental registry code, excluding owner‑occupied homes from registration, and recommended the changes to the City Council. The committee also took from the table and approved amendments to the residential lead‑pipe regulation, adding language referencing state or federal regulations and providing a free lead‑water test for residents, and recommended the changes to the City Council. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Committee Minutes 353-25 (unanimous)
• Took Rental Registry amendment (276-25) from the table (unanimous)
• Amended Rental Registry to exclude owner‑occupied properties from registration (unanimous)
• Recommended Rental Registry amendment to City Council pending review (unanimous)
• Took Lead Pipe regulation amendment (277-25) from the table (unanimous)
• Revised lead‑pipe code to reference state/federal regulations instead of Board of Health (unanimous)
• Added provision for free lead‑water test for residents upon request (unanimous)
• Recommended Lead Pipe amendment to City Council pending review (unanimous)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee Technology Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Room 108, 215 Pleasant Street. The agenda lists a roll call, a review of technology in artificial intelligence, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are indicated.

• Review of technology in artificial intelligence

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of a Request for Proposals for a comprehensive plan and review amendments to the committee's charter. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on September 22, 2025, at Malden City Hall.

• Status of RFP for Comprehensive Plan
• Review draft application for citizen members
• Review amendments to committee charter
• Meeting at Malden City Hall, Conference Room 105
• Meeting date: September 22, 2025

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will approve the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on Petition 25-009. The petition, filed by Radheshyam Shrestha, seeks a variance for rear yard and accessory structure setback violations at 41 Fairview Ave (Parcel ID #116-715-557). The meeting may be recorded by Urban Media Arts. Petition documents are available online at the city website.

• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on Petition 25-009 variance request by Radheshyam Shrestha for rear yard and accessory structure setbacks at 41 Fairview Ave (Parcel ID #116-715-557)
• Meeting recording by Urban Media Arts
• Petition and plan documents available for review on the city website

The Board approved the August 20, 2025 minutes. It granted petition 25‑009 a variance for the proposed deck addition to the primary dwelling at 41 Fairview Ave., noting the accessory‑dwelling variance was removed with the revised plans. The variance was approved by a 4‑1 vote (King, Bilgen, Yu, Froio for; Sherwin against). The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted variance for addition to primary dwelling at 41 Fairview Ave. (4-1)
• Removed accessory‑dwelling variance request per revised plans
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m.

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee will approve minutes from its June 24, 2025 meeting and consider several project applications. Items include a pre‑application to digitize City Council documents and full applications for a rental assistance program, an affordable housing trust fund, and the design and construction of Linden Park. The committee will also provide status updates on current projects before adjourning.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 24, 2025
• Review pre‑application 0038: Digitization of City Council Documents
• Review full application 0034: Malden Rental Assistance Program
• Review full application 0036: Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Review full application 0037: Linden Park Design + Construction

The Malden Community Preservation Committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. Members unanimously consented to hold the October meeting on the 22nd instead of the 15th and to shift the application deadline to the 10th. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Changed October meeting date to Oct 22 (unanimous consent)
• Moved application deadline to the 10th (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission will hold elections for its Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. It will also approve the August 2025 meeting minutes and discuss updates on the Blue Envelope Program and city hall front‑door accessibility. New business includes planning for the GRIT Freedom Chair rollout, a community hearing and resource fair, White Cane Awareness Month, and the 2025 Community Health Fest.

• Conversation with Massachusetts Office on Disability leadership
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Elections for Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Update on Blue Envelope Legislation and city hall front‑door follow‑up
• New business: GRIT Freedom Chair rollout, community hearing & resource fair, White Cane Awareness Month, Malden Community Health Fest 2025

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The board will discuss updates regarding the Office of Housing Stability and HOME-ARP Supportive Services. The meeting includes reviews of existing and new affordable housing development projects.

• New project: 105 Salem Street (Volunteers of America of Massachusetts)
• Existing project: 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Existing project: 272-274 Cross Street (The Neighborhood Developers)
• Existing project: 245 Bryant Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Existing project: Lot 13B at Overlook Ridge (WinnDevelopment)

Councillor Linehan called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. A finance report showing a $1,555,918.30 trust balance was presented. The trustees then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:19 PM.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team will review any emergency management activations from the previous month and discuss planned activations for the upcoming month. It will receive an update from the Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team and information on the Emergency Management Performance Grant. The meeting will also include member reports from fire, public health, communications, DPW, police, schools, and public facilities.

• Review of any emergency management activations for previous month
• Review of any planned emergency management activations for upcoming month
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• Member reports – fire, public health, communications, DPW, police, schools, public facilities

The Emergency Management Committee approved the October meeting minutes. A group text chat was created for all committee members to improve coordination. The committee decided there will be no meeting in December and that the January meeting will be held virtually.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Created group text chat for committee members
• Scheduled no meeting in December
• Set January meeting to be virtual

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Malden Police Community Advisory Council will hold a public forum on September 17, 2025. Council members and the public will review recent activities, data, and recommendations of the council. The meeting will be recorded and participants may join via Microsoft Teams.

• Public forum to review council activities, data, and recommendations

The committee presented its history, data, and recommendations, and gathered positive feedback from two community members about the police department. Officers shared updates on training and state recognition. Councillor Carey McDonald said the feedback will be relayed to City Council. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Approval of Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent’s Report

The trustees approved the May 21 minutes and accepted the trust and superintendent reports, each with all members in favor. They discussed a new policy requiring lot buyers to provide birthdates, which received unanimous support but no formal motion. The board voted to amend the cemetery rules to ban fishing in the pond, also unanimously, and endorsed adding signage for the new rule.

• Approved May 21 minutes – all were in favor
• Accepted trust report of $20,013.98 income – all were in favor
• Accepted superintendent report – all were in favor
• Discussed new ownership‑information policy – all were in favor (no motion required)
• Amended cemetery rules to ban fishing in the pond – all were in favor
• Endorsed superintendent’s recommendation for additional signage – all were in favor
• Adjourned meeting – all were in favor

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review proposals for a legal services RFP. The board is also processing new member additions, deceased member records, and fund withdrawals or transfers.

• Review of proposals for the RFP for Legal Services
• Addition of 12 new members from DPW and MPS
• Processing of 6 deceased member records
• Withdrawals/transfers for Martial Jean Pierre, Andrew Mikula, and Kathleen McCormack
• Executive session regarding Frederick Wilson and PERAC's Remand

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will consider several requests at its September 16 meeting, including a road closure on Pleasant Street for a farmers market on October 29, 2025. It will also review a proposed increase in the annual fee for non‑passenger vehicle parking permits to $100 for 2026 and $150 for 2027. Additional items include mirror installations on Lebanon and Franklin Streets and a request to address rising 18‑wheel traffic on Lynn Street.

• Approve closure of Pleasant Street between Florence and Abbott on Oct 29, 2025, noon‑9 pm for the final farmers market of the season
• Amend parking permit fee to $100 for 2026 and $150 for 2027 for non‑passenger vehicles
• Approve installation of a traffic mirror at 444‑446 Lebanon Street
• Approve installation of a traffic mirror at 26 Franklin Street
• Consider request to address increased 18‑wheel truck traffic on Lynn Street

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved raising the non‑passenger vehicle parking permit fee to $100 for 2026 and $150 for 2027. It also approved a road closure on Pleasant Street for a farmers market, new parking restrictions on Eastern Avenue, and a study of 18‑wheel traffic on Lynn Street. Additional approvals included a mirror at 26 Franklin Street, a bike lane on Florence Street, and changes to traffic signal timing and a delayed green light on Eastern Avenue.

• Approved parking fee increase to $100 (2026) then $150 (2027) (unanimous)
• Approved road closure of Pleasant Street between Florence and Abbott Streets for Sep 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of Eastern Ave no‑parking zone (unanimous)
• Approved addition of 2‑hour parking on Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Approved study of 18‑wheel traffic on Lynn Street (unanimous)
• Approved mirror installation at 26 Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Approved bike lane (shared lane) on Florence St @ Main St (unanimous)
• Approved traffic signal timing change on Salem St @ Branch St (unanimous)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Subcommittee on Admissions is meeting to discuss the Admission Policy. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the school library.

• Discussion of the Admission Policy

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to discuss personnel reports, bids, and collective bargaining. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will hold roll call, approve the August 14, 2025 minutes, receive updates from compliance officers, and consider applications for sign designs at several addresses. The committee will discuss each proposed sign for businesses such as Arrive Malden, The Nomad Barbershop, and Solo Motos USA Inc. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for review and comment.

• Sign design review – 14 Summer St – Arrive Malden
• Sign design review – 0 Canal St – Bike to Sea
• Sign design review – 431 Charles St – The Nomad Barbershop
• Sign design review – 1236 Eastern Ave – Solo Motos USA Inc
• Sign design review – 339 Pleasant St – We Are Rival

The Sign Design Review Committee approved three standard sign applications and one with conditions, each passing with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Bike to Sea sign application at 0 Canal St (4-0)
• Approved Solo Moto USA Inc. sign application at 1236 Eastern Ave (4-0)
• Approved Younik Beauty & Nails sign application at 58 Summer St (4-0)
• Approved Arrive Malden sign application at 14 Summer St with conditions for resubmission (4-0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (approved by Ari Taylor, seconded by Alex Pratt)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from compliance officers. The committee will review sign design applications for eight different business locations.

• Sign review for Arrive Malden at 14 Summer St
• Sign review for Bike to Sea at 0 Canal St
• Sign review for The Nomad Barbershop at 431 Charles St
• Sign review for Solo Motos Usa Inc at 1236 Eastern Ave
• Sign review for We Are Rival at 339 Pleasant St

The committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved sign applications for Bike to Sea at 0 Canal Street, Solo Moto USA Inc. at 1236 Eastern Avenue, and Younik Beauty & Nails at 58 Summer Street. It also approved the Arrive Malden application at 14 Summer Street with conditions requiring resubmission of wall‑mounted, garage‑door, decorative‑pole, and monument sign designs. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (approved by Ari Taylor, seconded by Alex Pratt)
• Approved Bike to Sea sign application (4 Yea, 0 Nay)
• Approved Solo Moto USA Inc. sign application (4 Yea, 0 Nay)
• Approved Younik Beauty & Nails sign application (4 Yea, 0 Nay)
• Approved Arrive Malden sign application with conditions (4 Yea, 0 Nay)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will discuss status updates on demolition‑delay ordinances for five properties identified as Preferably Preserved. For each site, the commission notes whether the demolition delay has ended or a new permit has been issued, and one property (808 Salem Street) has a pending notice of intent to alter the building. The meeting also includes reports from the Local Historic District Study Committee and the Community Preservation Committee before adjourning.

• 100 Hospital Road & 57 Hospital Road (Parcel IDs 025 104 401, 025 104 501) – demolition delay ended (determination 3/22/2023, amended 4/20/2023).
• 245 Bryant Street (Parcel ID 097 424 414) – demolition delay ended (determination 1/23/2025, amended 3/20/2025).
• 15 Ferry Street (Parcel ID 075 272 211) – demolition permit withdrawn 5/31/2022; new demolition permit issued 3/6/2024 (permit #CMID-062907-2023).
• One Salem Street (Parcel ID 075 272 209) – demolition delay ended (determination 12/4/2019, amended 1/27/2020).
• 808 Salem Street (Parcel ID 044 855 507) – notice of intent to alter building (balcony addition, window replacement) pending filing.

The commission unanimously approved the revised historical signage story‑boards, adding nursing school images and dates. It also approved the “Option 3 angle top” bronze plaque design for the commemorative marker. The August 2025 meeting minutes and the Draft Rev. 5/15/25 guidance for notice‑of‑intent applications were each approved. Other items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved historical signage story‑boards with revisions (5‑0)
• Approved “Option 3 angle top” bronze plaque for commemorative marker (5‑0)
• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Draft Rev. 5/15/25 guidance for NOI/Application (5‑0)

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission will approve minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting and hear updates on the Cool Communications project and MAPC dashboard ideas. It will discuss flood‑prevention outreach, receive reports from the Energy Coach and SolSmart working groups, and review a draft memo intended for the City Council and Mayor. The meeting will conclude with planning for the next session.

• Approve minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
• Cool Communications project presentation by Aliyah with Urban Media Arts
• MAPC dashboards presentation and discussion
• Flood prevention discussion and invitation planning
• Review draft memo to City Council and Mayor

The commission approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Diego and seconds by Lipin and Ricky, with all voting members present voting in favor. The draft memo to the City Council and Mayor was tabled for the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for October 8, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned following a motion and seconded by Auka and Rachel, with all voting members present voting in favor.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting in favor)
• Tabled draft memo to City Council & Mayor for next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2025, 5:30‑7:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Auka, seconded by Rachel, all present voting in favor)

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will meet to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025, meeting and discuss the Flu Clinic Schedule. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 6:30pm in Room 105 of Malden City Hall.

• Approve minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting
• Flu Clinic Schedule discussion
• Set date for next meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote. The next Board of Health meeting was scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)
• Set next meeting for October 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The commission will meet to receive updates on the cannabis industry, existing operations, and open licenses. The agenda also includes reports on regulatory updates, host community agreements, and a report from Police Chief Glenn Cronin.

• Industry updates from Diana Jeong and Deano Summers
• Updates on existing operations and open licenses from Nelson Miller
• Host Community Agreement updates from Ron Hogan
• Regulatory updates from Ron Hogan
• Police Chief Glenn Cronin report

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Diana Jeong and a second by Chief Cronin; all members voted in favor. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a waiver and special permit to convert the nonconforming property at 105‑105A Salem Street from residential‑office zoning to a three‑story, 12‑unit multifamily building with inclusionary development. It will also review a subdivision jurisdiction request for Overlook Ridge Drive to create two non‑buildable parcels within the right‑of‑way, and a proposed widening and relocation plan for portions of Hospital Road and Savin Street. Additional items include status updates on community preservation, master planning, and open space, as well as the election of officers and other business.

• Special permit request to convert 105‑105A Salem Street to a 12‑unit, three‑story multifamily dwelling with inclusionary development.
• Subdivision jurisdiction application for Overlook Ridge Drive to create two non‑buildable parcels within the right‑of‑way.
• Proposed widening and relocation plan for portions of Hospital Road and Savin Street.
• Status updates on Community Preservation Committee, Master Planning Activities, and Open Space & Recreation Plan.
• Election of Planning Board officers.

The Planning Board approved a waiver of filing requirements for the 105‑105A Salem Street special permit, allowing the petitioner to proceed after providing sight‑distance calculations. It also approved the Overlook Ridge Drive subdivision plan, endorsing it without requiring further approval. The Board recommended that the DPW Commission approve the Hospital Road and Savin Street widening plan, pending sign‑off by the City Engineer, Solicitor, and Council. Officers were elected: Ioven as Chair, Antonucci as Vice Chair, and Chuha as Clerk, each by a unanimous 9‑0 vote.

• Granted waiver of filing requirements for 105‑105A Salem Street special permit (9‑0)
• Approved Overlook Ridge Drive subdivision application and endorsed the plan (9‑0)
• Recommended DPW approve Hospital Road & Savin Street widening plan, subject to further approvals (9‑0)
• Elected Charles Ioven as Chair (9‑0)
• Elected Kenneth Antonucci as Vice Chair (9‑0)
• Elected Diane Chuha as Clerk (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm (9‑0)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission will hold a virtual meeting to welcome members, receive public comments, and approve minutes from April through July 2025. New business includes a recap of the National Night Out, planning for Public Safety Day in October 2025, and discussion of issues at 12 Quarry Lane. Old business will address matters concerning 28 Wolcott St. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes for April 9, May 14, June, and July 2025
• Recap of National Night Out
• Public Safety Day – October 2025
• Discussion of 12 Quarry Lane
• Discussion of 28 Wolcott St

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will meet virtually to review minutes from April through July 2025. The body will discuss National Night Out, Public Safety Day in October 2025, and specific addresses at 12 Quarry Lane and 28 Wolcott St.

• Recap of National Night Out
• Public Safety Day-October 2025
• Discussion regarding 12 Quarry Lane
• Discussion regarding 28 Wolcott St

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several ordinances and orders, including a $60,000 transfer from the Salary Reserve to the Traffic Salaries account, amendments to the city code on weights‑and‑measures fees and traffic supervisor salaries, and an order to permit limited use of Trafton Park by Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. The agenda also includes a proposed short‑term‑rental ordinance adding a registration certificate, and a discussion of historic preservation for 15 Ferry Street.

• Order to authorize the Recreation Department to issue a permit for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School use of Trafton Park
• Amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (sale of goods by weight) by striking the existing table
• Amendment to MCC 2.24.070 (traffic supervisors salary schedule) effective July 1 2025
• Transfer of $60,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Traffic Salaries (0010-293-5120)
• Proposed amendment to MCC 12.12 (use regulations) adding a certificate of registration for short‑term rentals

The council adopted the revised traffic supervisors salary schedule (Ordinance 340-25) and transferred $60,000 to fund it (Order 341-25). It also referred the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School park‑use order (Paper 350-25) to the Public Property Committee and sent the Burger King extended‑hours petition (Paper 349-25) to the License Committee. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule ordinance (340-25) – unanimous vote
• Transferred $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries (341-25) – unanimous vote
• Referred Paper 350-25 park‑use order to Public Property Committee – unanimous vote
• Referred Burger King extended‑hours petition (349-25) to License Committee – unanimous vote
• Suspended council rules to ordain the traffic supervisors salary ordinance – unanimous vote
• Enrolled the traffic supervisors salary ordinance – unanimous vote
• Tabled Ordinance 294-25 (sale of goods by weight) until Sept 30 – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

City Council

The Code of Conduct Committee will review its charge, goals, and timelines. Members will discuss past experiences with council interactions, behavioral norms, and codes of conduct. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the committee's charge, goals, and timelines
• Discussion of past council interactions
• Discussion of behavioral norms and codes of conduct

City Council

The License Committee will receive a memo from City Solicitor Alicia McNeil about a possible change to the fee structure for open‑air parking lots. The committee will also begin drafting an ordinance to amend MCC 6.08.060 OFFSITE PARKING FACILITIES. These items are scheduled for discussion and preparation at the meeting.

• Receive memo from City Solicitor Alicia McNeil on possible fee change for open‑air parking lots
• Draft ordinance to amend MCC 6.08.060 OFFSITE PARKING FACILITIES

The committee approved the June 24, 2025 minutes and accepted the proposed fee structure for open‑air parking lots. The new structure sets a $200 annual license fee, a $100 flat fee for the first nine spaces, and $20 for each additional space. Both motions passed by unanimous vote, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 24, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted new open‑air parking lot fee structure (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting jointly with Finance to discuss city code amendments and budget transfers. The body will consider updates to weights and measures fees, traffic supervisor salaries, and a home rule petition for private way parking.

• Transfer of $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries (341-25)
• Amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (2) regarding Sale of Goods by Weight, Measure, or Volume (294-25)
• Updated salary schedule for Traffic Supervisors effective July 1, 2025 (340-25)
• Proposed home rule petition for regulation of parking on private ways (343-25)
• Proposed amendments to rental unit inspections (276-25) and lead pipes in residential housing (277-25)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee recommended the amendment of the city’s weights‑and‑measures fees and the traffic supervisors salary schedule, both with unanimous support. It approved a $60,000 transfer from the Salary Reserve to the Traffic Salaries fund with five yeas. The committee also took the rental‑registry and lead‑pipe ordinances off the table, then immediately tabled each again by unanimous vote.

• Recommended amendment to Weights & Measures fees (unanimous 5 yeas)
• Recommended amendment to Traffic Supervisors salary schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries (5 yeas)
• Took Rental Registry ordinance off the table (unanimous)
• Tabled Rental Registry ordinance (unanimous)
• Took Lead Pipe regulation amendment off the table (unanimous)
• Tabled Lead Pipe regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting, consider a list of scheduled curb cut projects at various city streets, and discuss a request for a memorial bench at Trafton Park. The meeting is set for September 9, 2025 at 3:30 pm in City Hall.

• Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled curb cut projects at addresses including 218 Tremont St, 27 Davis St, 125 Sylvan St, and others
• Request by Michael Kilbride for a memorial bench installation at Trafton Park

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted a home‑rule petition to increase the maximum age for retired police officers serving as special officers from 65 to 70 years. It also approved an amended order for the Hospital Road and Savin Street reconfiguration with a 10‑1 voice vote (Councillor O'Malley dissenting). Several other items were approved or referred, including a Do‑Not‑Knock ordinance and a parking‑regulation petition.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11‑0 vote)
• Confirmed reappointment of Inna Babitskaya to Historical Commission (appointment placed on file)
• Adopted Home‑Rule Petition to raise max age for retired police officers to 70 (unanimous vote)
• Referred parking‑regulation home‑rule petition to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous vote)
• Adopted amended Hospital Road & Savin Street reconfiguration order (10‑1 voice vote, O'Malley dissenting)
• Passed resolution supporting media funding bills S.41 and H.91 (unanimous vote)
• Ordained Do‑Not‑Knock ordinance amendment (unanimous vote)
• Amended City Council Rule Book sections 5.04 and 5.05 (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Finance Committee discussed the Republic Services strike and its impact on the city's $3.4 million annual waste budget and $2.2 million deficit. The city decided to pause curbside recycling because it could not consistently staff the required trucks. The committee also adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 PM, which passed unanimously.

• Paused curbside recycling (decision by city staff, no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn at 7:08 PM carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda includes a proposal to develop a Request for Proposal for trash collection services and a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

• Meeting cancelled
• RFP for trash collection contract
• Proposed STR ordinance (12.32.030.E)
• 15 Ferry Street preservation reconsideration

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025 was cancelled. No motions were voted on or adopted, and no approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review policies at the Malden Senior Center and discuss upcoming programs. The commission will also review a resource sheet provided by Bridget Furlong.

• Reinforcing policies at the Malden Senior Center
• Programs: Ice Cream Social, Cinderella Party, Blood Drive and MassHealth Workshop
• Resource sheet by Bridget Furlong

The council accepted the July 29 minutes and welcomed the Health & Human Services director. It voted to eliminate the 5‑to‑10‑minute leeway for senior‑center classes after senior abuse of the allowance. Mike will review Bridget’s resource sheet with notes due early September, and the next meeting was scheduled for September 30 at 9:00 AM.

• Accepted July 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed 5‑to‑10‑minute leeway for senior‑center class attendance
• Assigned Mike to review Bridget’s resource sheet (notes due early September)
• Scheduled next council meeting for September 30, 9:00 AM

Historical Commission

The commission approved the proposed story‑boards for the exterior historical signage at the former hospital, adding typographical corrections, dates, and a Fellsmere Park image. The motion was moved by Taddeo, seconded by Salazar, and passed unanimously (5‑0). The commission also approved the June 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0) and directed further actions on the 808 Salem Street application and the 20 Hillside Avenue request.

• Approved story‑board designs with revisions (5‑0)
• Requested revisions to bronze plaque text and offered two design options for commemorative marker (no vote)
• Found 808 Salem Street application incomplete and recommended additional information (3‑0)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Directed Romero to obtain historical information from Harling for 20 Hillside Avenue (3‑0)

Board of Appeal

The Board of Appeal will meet to review three petitions regarding zoning variances and the amendment of a previous variance decision. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from June 18, 2025.

• Petition 25-009: Rear yard and accessory structure setback variance for 41 Fairview Ave.
• Petition 25-010: Amendment to a June 17, 1993 variance decision for 81 Seaview Ave.
• Petition 25-011: Side yard setback variance for 433-435 Lebanon St.

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. They set the next Board of Health meeting for September 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 pm by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 23 minutes (2-0)
• Set next meeting for September 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Emergency Management Team

The team reviewed recent emergency activations, trash‑strike communications, and the EMPG grant status. They discussed upcoming training, school security walkthroughs, and planning for Public Safety Day. Follow‑up tasks were assigned for communications, grant reimbursement, and future meetings.

Police Community Advisory Committee

Council approved the June 2025 meeting minutes without edits. Members discussed low community awareness of the PCAC and planned a public forum for September in the police department community room. The group noted upcoming changes, including Jessica’s planned resignation and the need to reappoint student members. Several action items were assigned, such as preparing slides and translating an outreach letter.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (no edits)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board accepted the July board minutes, expense and payroll warrants, and cash reconciliations. New board members were approved, and all retirement applications, adjustments, and survivor benefits were accepted. The board also approved buybacks, withdrawals, and a deduction policy without interest, and scheduled a disability discussion for next month.

• Accepted July board minutes, expense warrant, payroll warrants, and cash reconciliations (all present in favor)
• Approved new board members Josephine Rizzo, Xiaomei Chen, Michelle LeBert, and Marion Mallett (all present in favor)
• Accepted retirement applications, adjustments, and survivor benefits for listed retirees (all present in favor)
• Approved withdrawals and transfers for listed employees (all present in favor)
• Accepted buybacks, make‑ups, and military purchases totaling $71,? (all present in favor)
• Adopted deduction policy with no interest for 2008 service issue (all present in favor)
• Scheduled disability discussion for next month (all present in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:47 AM (all present in favor)

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet to consider an objection to the nomination of Dawn Macklin for Ward 4 School Committee Member. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM on August 16, 2025, at Malden City Hall.

• Consideration of objection to Dawn Macklin's nomination for Ward 4 School Committee Member
• Meeting to be held at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street
• Meeting date: Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 8:00 AM

The Board of Registrars affirmed that Jeffrey Donahue is a qualified Ward 4 voter and that his objection was timely and detailed. It approved redacting most of an email chain except the paragraph authorizing a nomination packet, and confirmed the packet was distributed correctly. The Board also voted that Dawn Macklin lives in Ward 4 at 480 Main St, Apt 429, and that she resides in Malden for election purposes. Finally, by a 4‑1 vote the Board dismissed the case that would have kept her on the ballot.

• Confirmed Jeffrey Donahue is a registered Ward 4 voter (5‑0)
• Found objection filed within required time (5‑0)
• Determined objection contained sufficient detail (5‑0)
• Approved redaction of email except paragraph authorizing packet (4‑1)
• Declared nomination packet distributed per procedures (5‑0)
• Affirmed Dawn Macklin resides in Ward 4, Malden (5‑0)
• Affirmed Macklin’s address as 480 Main St, Apt 429, Malden (5‑0)
• Dismissed case allowing Macklin to remain on ballot (4‑1)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee considered three sign applications. The Arrive Malden application at 14 Summer Street was tabled, with a motion to revisit it on September 11, 2025. The Saigon Corner application at 249 Highland Avenue was approved. The Salem Five Bank application at 90 Highland Avenue was approved with the condition that the sign may change only once per day. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Tabled Arrive Malden sign application (14 Summer St) – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved Saigon Corner sign application (249 Highland Ave) – 4 yea, 0 nay
• Approved Salem Five Bank sign application (90 Highland Ave) with condition sign changes only once per day – 4 yea, 0 nay

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability will discuss year one priorities including clean energy and flood risk. Members will vote on an agenda approval process memo and a project brief template. The meeting includes a presentation from SolSmart and the establishment of working groups.

• Vote on Proposed Agenda Approval Process Memo
• SolSmart program presentation and establishment of a working group
• Vote to approve Project Brief Template
• Review of Wastewater Energy Project Brief
• Review of Malden Heat Website Project Brief and establishment of a working group

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved the proposed agenda approval process memo after a motion and second, with all voting members present in favor. The commission established a SolSmart working group and a Malden Heat website working group, while the project brief template and wastewater energy project brief were tabled for future consideration. The next meeting is set for September 10, 2025.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda approval process memo (unanimous)
• Established SolSmart working group (Bob, Ricky, Rebekah)
• Established Malden Heat website working group (Julia, Rachel, Auka)
• Tabled Project Brief Template vote
• Tabled Wastewater Energy Project brief recommendation
• Scheduled next meeting for September 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the June 10, 17, and 24 meeting minutes. It adopted Order 320‑25, authorizing the city to begin discussions on joining the State's Group Insurance Commission for employee health benefits, with an 8‑1 vote. The body also approved communications appointing members to new Ad Hoc Library and Code of Conduct committees. A resolution urging the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider the historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street was tabled.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous, with amendment adding 'million' after $1.2)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Order 320‑25 to begin GIC health‑insurance negotiations (Yea 8, Nay 1)
• Appointed Ad Hoc Library Committee chair (Winslow) and vice chair (Taylor)
• Appointed Ad Hoc Code of Conduct Committee chair (McDonald) and vice chair (Colon Hayes)
• Approved communication of committee appointments (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution 99‑24 concerning historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will approve scheduled water abatement requests for 10 properties and consider a request for a memorial bench at Callahan Park. The meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 3:30 pm.

• Approval of water abatement requests for 10 properties
• Consideration of memorial bench installation at Callahan Park
• Meeting date set for September 2025

The Public Works Commission approved a curb cut at 21 Greystone Road and a memorial bench for Callahan Park, both unanimously. It also granted water and sewer bill abatements of $4,316.01 for 205 Cross Street and $5,546.50 for 636 Broadway. A request for 79‑81 Webster St. was tabled pending leak resolution, the 13 Tremont St. request was cancelled after the leak was fixed, and the hearing for 27 Davis St. was rescheduled to September 9.

• Approved curb cut at 21 Greystone Road (unanimous)
• Approved memorial bench request for Callahan Park (unanimous)
• Granted $4,316.01 water/sewer bill abatement for 205 Cross Street (unanimous)
• Granted $5,546.50 water/sewer bill abatement for 636 Broadway (unanimous)
• Tabled request for 79‑81 Webster St. until leak is resolved
• Cancelled request for 13 Tremont St. after hose leak was resolved
• Rescheduled hearing for 27 Davis St. to September 9

Council on Aging

The council accepted the minutes from the July 8 meeting. A schedule change was approved, assigning Joshua Santiago to attend future Council on Aging meetings instead of Mary Ann Seager. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted minutes from July 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved schedule change: Joshua Santiago will attend COA meetings replacing Mary Ann Seager

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved seven transliterated names for first‑time candidates, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved seven transliterations for first‑time candidates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The members elected Dr. Scune Carrington as the Board of Health chair, also by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:26 p.m. following a 3‑0 motion.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Dr. Scune Carrington as Board of Health chair (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (3-0)

Retirement Board

The board unanimously approved the June meeting minutes, expense and payroll warrants, and cash reconciliations. It also accepted new members, retirement applications, withdrawals, transfers, buybacks, and adopted the city director’s contract for retirement staff compensation. Additionally, the board approved an adjusted survivor benefit for Charles Medeiros and accepted the medical panel review with a transmittal to PERAC.

• Approved June Board Meeting Minutes, July Expense Warrant, June Retiree Payroll and Staff Payroll Warrant, and June Cash Book & Cash Reconciliations (all present in favor)
• Approved addition of new members Jason A. Minervini, Joanne Perperian, Stephen T. Froio, Matthew Moreschi, Nina Aguiar Shempliner, Joseph Hurley, Prasanna Rajasekaran (all present in favor)
• Approved retirement applications for Virginia Fontana, Paula Gillette, Erik Israelson (all present in favor)
• Approved withdrawals and transfers for Renee Staude, Ayrton Borges, Ryan Clavette, Penelope Jennewein, Lucas Friedlaender (all present in favor)
• Approved buybacks and makeups for Robert O’Brien and Stephen Froio (all present in favor)
• Approved retirement staff to follow the Malden Director’s contract for compensation and benefits (all present in favor)
• Approved adjusted Option C POP UP benefit for Charles Medeiros (all present in favor)
• Approved acceptance of the medical panel review and submission of the Accidental Disability Transmittal to PERAC (all present in favor)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee approved the T‑Mobile sign application for 159 Centre Street with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the Mystic Valley Charter School sign at 721 Salem Street, also by a 4‑0 vote. Earlier minutes from April 10 and May 8, 2025 were approved.

• Approved T‑Mobile sign application (159 Centre St) – 4 Yea, 0 Nay
• Approved Mystic Valley Charter School sign (721 Salem St) – 4 Yea, 0 Nay
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 – unanimous

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The commission voted to approve the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes with all voting members present in favor. Members discussed how to add items to future agendas and how to structure deliberations, but the selection of key Year 1 initiatives was tabled for the next meeting. The next meeting was set for August 13, 2025, 5:30‑7:00 PM. A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous vote)
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 5:30‑7:00 PM

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Deano Summers moved to approve, Nelson Miller seconded, and all members voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board approved a special permit for the Rainbow Adult Day Care Center to operate at 54 Broadway, subject to fourteen conditions. The motion passed with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. The public hearing received support from Ward 6 City Councilor Stephen Winslow and no opposition. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Granted special permit for 54 Broadway adult day health center (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Council on Aging

The council accepted the previous meeting's minutes and will post the vote record. For the new fiscal year the budget remains the same, with some funding accommodations planned for the Sunshine Committee and other activities. The next council meeting was scheduled for August 26, 2025.

• Minutes accepted (vote to be posted)
• Budget unchanged for FY 2025, with funding accommodations for Sunshine Committee
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission approved curb cuts for 155 Main Street and 19 Sheridan Street. It also approved a drain‑layer request, a permanent eyeglass recycling box at 702 Salem Street, and a commemorative bench plaque in Bell Rock Park. The commission granted water‑bill abatements for eleven properties, ranging from $325.10 to $9,535.06, and took no action on a request from Dean Gayle. All votes were recorded as all in favor.

• Approved curb cut at 155 Main St. – all in favor
• Approved curb cut at 19 Sheridan St. – all in favor
• Approved Duffy Excavation as city drain layer – Chairman approved
• Approved permanent eyeglass recycle box at 702 Salem St. – all in favor
• Approved plaque on bench at Bell Rock Park – all in favor
• Granted water‑bill abatements for 15 Willard St., 32‑34 Appleton St., 26 Washington St., 7‑9 Sheridan St., 14‑16 Wolcott St., 404 Bryant St., 214 Main St., 45 Wheeler St., 65‑67 Cross St., 2 Granite St., and 111 Holyoke St. – all in favor
• Granted billing correction abatement of $122.73 for 73 Emerald St. – all in favor
• Took no action on Dean Gayle’s request for 29‑31 Stearns Ave. – all in favor

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The commission approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second with all voting members present in favor. They also approved the appointments of Ricky Maldonado as Chair, Amanda Treat as Vice Chair, and Diego Maldonado as Secretary for a one‑year term, with unanimous support. The next commission meeting was scheduled for July 9, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved officer appointments: Ricky Maldonado – Chair; Amanda Treat – Vice Chair; Diego Maldonado – Secretary (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 9, 2025, 5:30‑7:00 p.m.

Historical Commission

The commission voted unanimously to designate the properties at 490 Highland Avenue and 264 Salem Street as Significant Buildings. It then approved the proposed porch alterations at 490 Highland Avenue and the stair alterations at 264 Salem Street, each with specific conditions. The commission also directed staff to seek mayoral assistance for hospital‑site salvaged elements, approved the May meeting minutes, and elected a Vice Chair.

• Designated 490 Highland Avenue as a Significant Building (5-0)
• Approved porch alterations at 490 Highland Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Designated 264 Salem Street as a Significant Building (5-0)
• Approved stair alterations at 264 Salem Street with conditions (5-0)
• Directed clerk to email Mayor and Ward 3 Councilor for hospital salvage assistance (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Inna Babitskaya as Vice Chair (5-0)

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board voted 8‑0 to grant a special permit for the redevelopment of 245 Bryant Street into a three‑story, 35‑unit affordable housing building. The permit was approved with nine specific conditions covering unit count, affordability, traffic mitigation, landscaping, historic compliance and an expiration date. The decision was recorded in Case #25‑06.

• Granted special permit for 245 Bryant Street multifamily development (8-0)
• Adopted nine conditions for the permit, including affordability and traffic mitigation
• Set permit expiration to June 30, 2027 unless substantial construction has commenced

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team approved the April meeting minutes. The team reported that the EMPG grant was successfully submitted and approved, funding a new Code Red alert system, laptops, barricades and trauma kits. No other formal actions were taken; the team assigned follow‑up tasks such as reviewing cooling‑center activation criteria and planning items for the 2025 grant.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• EMPG grant approved

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission approved the FY26 budget with the two River’s Edge properties removed and noted Medford will seek a budget amendment to address Malden’s loss. The discussion on PILOT payment changes and the Arcadia signage application were both tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (AYE by all present)
• Approved FY26 budget minus 100 & 200 River’s Edge Drive (AYE by Lungo‑Koehn, Christenson, Yagjian, Mejia, Quinn)
• Tabled PILOT payment discussion (no opposition recorded)
• Tabled River’s Edge signage discussion (AYE by Lungo‑Koehn, Christenson, Yagjian, Mejia, Quinn)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:21 P.M. (AYE by Lungo‑Koehn, Christenson, Yagjian, Mejia, Quinn)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee affirmed that the additional 4,000 face feet of wall on Forest Street and the Main Street wall can be repaired using the remaining FY24 award funds. The crypt repairs may also proceed if they fit within the budget and ownership is confirmed. The CPC Plan Update was approved 6‑0 and the Chair and Vice‑Chair elections were approved unanimously. Minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting were approved with 3 affirmative votes and 3 abstentions.

• Approved extension of Forest Dale Cemetery wall restoration within FY24 award (affirmed)
• Approved CPC Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved election of Rachael Running as Chair (6-0)
• Approved election of Sam Watters as Vice‑Chair (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025 (3 affirmative, 3 abstentions)
• Tabled Program Guidelines for Housing Assistance for Elder Adults (future discussion)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council granted National Grid’s petition to install a new pole on Eastern Avenue with conditions, passing the motion 8‑1. It also adopted an amendment to the city code adding a certificate of registration for short‑term rentals. Additional actions included referring a health‑insurance benefits process to the Finance Committee and amending the canvasser ordinance, all by unanimous votes.

• National Grid pole petition granted with conditions (8-1 voice vote, O'Malley dissenting)
• Short‑term rental ordinance amendment adopted (unanimous)
• Health‑insurance benefits process referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Canvasser and solicitor ordinance amendment adopted (unanimous)
• Poet Laureate appointment placed on file (unanimous)
• McDonald’s extended‑hours petition granted (unanimous)
• Taxi driver renewal petition granted (unanimous)
• Livery company petition granted (unanimous)

City Council

The committee approved its May 27 minutes and unanimously recommended six petitions for new or renewed licenses, including 24‑hour extended hours for McDonald’s, a taxi driver renewal, a pawnbroker addition, a new livery company, a new livery driver, and a new taxi driver. All motions passed with unanimous votes except the livery company petition, which received three yea votes (Sica, Condon, McDonald). The meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 24/7 extended hours for McDonald’s, 114 Broadway (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal for taxi driver Louis Ojukwu, 12 Williams Street (unanimous)
• Recommended pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery company license for Bravo Mike LLC, 43 Upham Street (Yea: Sica, Condon, McDonald – 3 votes)
• Recommended new livery driver license for Balmore Miranda Quezada, 43 Upham Street (unanimous)
• Recommended new taxi driver license for Sophia Pepper, 36 Dartmouth Street Apt. 803 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee took the No‑Knock Ordinance (paper 215‑25) from the table, amended it, and recommended it favorably to the full City Council. Each motion passed with a unanimous vote. The committee also adopted an order (178‑24) directing the City Council to explore options for increasing revenue to support long‑term financial sustainability.

• Ordinance 215‑25 taken from the table (unanimous vote)
• Ordinance 215‑25 amended (unanimous vote)
• Ordinance 215‑25 recommended favorably to City Council (unanimous vote)
• Order 178‑24 adopted to explore revenue options for long‑term city finances
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

Board of Appeal

The Board of Appeal approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It granted four variance petitions: a third‑wall sign for Chase Bank at 361 Main St (4‑1), a front‑setback variance at 35 Hazelwood St (5‑0), a retaining‑wall variance at 58 Murray Hill Rd (5‑0), and a single‑family‑home variance at 875 Main St (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved third‑wall sign variance at 361 Main St (4‑1)
• Approved front‑setback variance at 35 Hazelwood St (5‑0)
• Approved retaining‑wall variance at 58 Murray Hill Rd (5‑0)
• Approved single‑family‑home variance at 875 Main St (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The trustees unanimously reauthorized $42,000 per year for the Housing Program Coordinator, totaling $126,000 over three fiscal years. They also unanimously voted to require new developments to demonstrate compliance with the Climate Action Plan, with compliance preferred for rehabilitation projects. The board unanimously adopted updates to the Funding Policies and Procedures and approved the May 21 minutes. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Reauthorized $42,000 annually for Housing Program Coordinator (unanimous)
• Required new developments to demonstrate Climate Action Plan compliance, preferred for rehab projects (unanimous)
• Adopted updates to Funding Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. A presentation on the Malden Cares addiction recovery program was given. The Board set the next meeting for July 23, 2025, and adjourned the session by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Set next meeting date for July 23, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:09 pm by a 2‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees voted unanimously to let a mother inter her deceased son's cremains with her infant daughter in the cemetery's baby section, pending further ownership research. They also approved the Motzkin Mausoleum design, niche‑wall landscaping improvements, and authorizing placement of new benches throughout the grounds. All reports and minutes were accepted without dissent.

• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Superintendent to permit burial of son’s cremains with daughter (unanimous)
• Accepted trust report of $9,385.03 perpetual care income (unanimous)
• Accepted superintendent’s report (unanimous)
• Approved Motzkin Mausoleum concept and directed superintendent to proceed (unanimous)
• Approved niche‑wall landscaping and granite‑slab bench enhancements (unanimous)
• Authorized superintendent to place rod‑iron and granite benches around pond and cemetery as needed (unanimous)
• Adjourning the meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board accepted the May meeting minutes and related financial warrants. It approved four new members and several retirement and buyback applications, including a military buyback for Matthew Quinn. Draft GASB and financial statements for FY 2025 were also accepted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 AM.

• Accepted May Board Meeting Minutes, May Executive Session Minutes, June Expense Warrant, May Payroll and Staff Payroll Warrants, May Cash Book & Cash Reconciliations (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of new members: Daniel Divincenzo, Laura Vlasuk, Phum Sophonn, Christopher Oses (unanimous)
• Approved retirement application for Diane O’Connor (unanimous)
• Approved buyback for Cameron Selfridge (unanimous)
• Accepted Draft FY 2025 GASB 67 & 68 Report (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2025 Financial Statement by Roselli & Clark (unanimous)
• Approved Military Buy Back for Matthew Quinn (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:34 AM (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The commission unanimously approved a no‑parking restriction on Bayrd Street, a handicapped parking sign on Jacob Street, a “No Parking Here to Driveway” sign at 45 Tremont Street, and the closure of Maplewood Street for the North Shore Hispanic Festival on September 20, 2025. It also approved painting four crosswalks and installing a rapid‑flashing pedestrian beacon. The request for a stop sign at Highland Avenue and Clifton Street was tabled pending a traffic impact analysis.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved No Parking on north side of Bayrd Street, Broadway to 180 ft north (unanimous)
• Approved Handicapped Parking sign east side of Jacob Street south of 65 Jacob St (unanimous)
• Approved “No Parking Here to Driveway” sign in front of 45 Tremont St (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Maplewood Street Sep 20, 2025 10:00 am–5:00 pm for North Shore Hispanic Festival (unanimous)
• Approved painting of four crosswalks and installation of rapid flashing pedestrian beacon (unanimous)
• Tabled Stop Sign request at Highland Ave & Clifton St pending traffic impact analysis (unanimous)
• Removed Rockwell Terrace parking regulation request from agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda (10‑0). Councillor Colon Hayes recused herself from votes on the two properties (11‑0). The Council then authorized the Treasurer to sell 21 Hanover Street and 78 Cleveland Street when approved by the Massachusetts Land Court (each 10‑0). Additional actions included adopting a solid‑waste enterprise fund study (11‑0), referring a short‑term rental ordinance to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee (11‑0), passing a resolution honoring the Dalai Lama (11‑0), and referring a new livery company petition to the License Committee.

• Consent agenda approved (10‑0)
• Colon Hayes recused from property votes (11‑0)
• Authorized Treasurer to sell 21 Hanover St pending land‑court approval (10‑0)
• Authorized Treasurer to sell 78 Cleveland St pending land‑court approval (10‑0)
• Order adopted to study solid‑waste enterprise fund for FY 2027‑2032 (11‑0)
• Short‑term rental ordinance referred to Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee (11‑0)
• Resolution honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama passed (11‑0)
• Bravo Mike LLC livery company petition referred to License Committee

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also recommended the mayor’s reappointment of Robert Foley to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, again unanimously. The committee adjourned the meeting at 5:44 PM with a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended mayoral reappointment of Robert Foley to Redevelopment Authority Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee approved the June 10 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Both the rental‑unit inspection amendment and the lead‑pipe regulation amendment were unanimously tabled for later review. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes (5‑0)
• Tabled Rental Units Inspection ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Lead Pipe regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee could not approve the April 10 and May 8 minutes due to lack of quorum. The committee then approved eight sign applications, each receiving a unanimous 3‑0 vote. All approvals were for new or temporary signs at the listed addresses.

• Approved Gentle Dental sign at 225 Centre Street (3-0)
• Approved Broadway Plaza sign at 34 Broadway (3-0)
• Approved Café Regnard temporary banner (1‑year) at 89 Commercial Street (3-0)
• Approved Bridge Logistics Properties sign at 185 Commercial Street (3-0)
• Approved Bridge Logistics Properties sign at 197 Commercial Street (3-0)
• Approved JS Cuts Barbershop sign at 380 Salem Street (3-0)
• Approved Krome Tattoo sign at 888 Eastern Ave (up to 40 sq ft, with conditions) (3-0)
• Approved Hey Tea sign at 180 Pleasant Street (3-0)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Chief Cronin and a second by Diana Jeong, with all members voting in favor. No new business was introduced, and the commission set the next meeting for July 9, 2025, noting there will be no meeting in August. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board granted a special permit for 27 Sheridan Street to convert a three‑family building to a two‑family dwelling, with six conditions. It also approved a special permit for the third floor of 389 Main Street to be used as a mental‑health clinic, with three conditions. Additionally, the board endorsed the lot‑line reconfiguration for 158 and 164 Summer Street. All motions passed with a 9‑0 vote.

• Granted special permit for 27 Sheridan St (6 conditions, vote 9-0)
• Granted special permit for 389 Main St third floor mental‑health clinic (3 conditions, vote 9-0)
• Approved subdivision lot‑line reconfiguration for 158 & 164 Summer St (vote 9-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote. Two petitions—Louis Ojukwu’s taxi driver renewal and AM Design Jewelry’s pawnbroker license—were referred to the License Committee. An amendment to the city code on sale of goods by weight, measure, or volume was referred to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Referred Taxi Driver petition (292-25) to License Committee
• Referred Pawnbroker petition (293-25) to License Committee
• Referred ordinance amendment (6.12.060 (2)) to joint Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The committee approved the June 3, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend the proposed FY 2026 budget to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended FY 2026 budget to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting. A proposed amendment to the city code that would require owners of non‑owner‑occupied properties with three or more units to install year‑round rodent control near trash storage was tabled. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled rodent‑control ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The commission approved a $6,844.50 reimbursement for Preotle Lane environmental costs and disbursed FY25 surplus payments of $1,731,107.45 to Medford and $206,554.79 to Malden. It accepted FY26 blended tax rates of $10.50 for residential and $19.16 for commercial properties, and approved the FY26 Project Management Agreement with a $45,000 annual fee. The FY26 budget was tabled, and officers for the new fiscal year were elected.

• Approved Preotle Lane environmental cost reimbursement of $6,844.50 (AYE by all present)
• Approved FY25 surplus distribution: $1,731,107.45 to Medford, $206,554.79 to Malden (AYE by all present)
• Accepted FY26 blended tax rates: residential $10.50, commercial $19.16 (AYE by all present)
• Approved FY26 Project Management Agreement, maintaining $45,000/year fee (AYE by all present)
• Tabled FY26 budget (no objections)
• Elected Mayor Christenson as Chair for FY26 (AYE by all present)
• Elected Mayor Lungo-Koehn as Vice Chair for FY26 (AYE by all present)
• Elected Mayor DeMaria as Secretary/Treasurer for FY26 (AYE by all present)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission voted unanimously to extend outdoor seating permits through November 30, 2025 and to adopt a seasonal schedule of April 1 to November 30 for future permits. It also approved abatements for seven water and sewer accounts, ranging from $707.20 to $48,572.83. All motions were adopted with all members in favor.

• Extended outdoor seating permits through Nov 30, 2025 and set seasonal schedule Apr 1–Nov 30 (unanimous)
• Granted $48,572.83 abatement to 1 Wesley St. (unanimous)
• Granted $6,718.84 abatement to 28 Appleton St. (unanimous)
• Granted $3,673.70 abatement to 235 Pearl St. (unanimous)
• Granted $1,752.72 abatement to 195 Beach St. (unanimous)
• Granted $1,000.00 abatement to 49 Fellsmere Rd. (unanimous)
• Granted $707.20 abatement to 180 Cross St. (unanimous)
• Granted $700.85 abatement to 54 Cleveland St. (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A petition from National Grid to install underground conduits was tabled by unanimous vote. Council voted 10‑0 (1 recused) to authorize the sale of the 26 Central Avenue tax‑title property. Several ordinance amendments—including a rental registry, lead‑pipe regulations, and a short‑term rental ordinance—were referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee, and petitioners were allowed to address the body on the short‑term rental paper.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled National Grid conduit petition (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 26 Central Avenue property (10‑0, 1 recused)
• Referred rental registry ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred lead‑pipe regulation amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred short‑term rental ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Allowed petitioners to address council on short‑term rental ordinance (11‑0 unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee approved amendments to Section 5.00 of the 2023 City Council Rule Book to let non‑members identify themselves by name and street or city, and to allow the Clerk to verify addresses privately. The committee voted to table the proposed land‑acknowledgement addition until further community input. The amended order was recommended favorably to the full City Council. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended Section 5.00 non‑members’ right to floor (unanimous vote)
• Recommended the amended Section 5.00 order to City Council (unanimous vote)
• Tabled the land‑acknowledgement order (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Health

The Board moved the chair election to the next agenda, passing the motion 2‑0. The Board appointed Laura Vlasuk as Director of Health and Human Services, passing the motion 2‑0. The Board approved Director Vlasuk as the grant representative for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant, passing the motion 2‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm, motion passed 2‑0.

• Moved Board of Health chair election to next agenda (2-0)
• Appointed Laura Vlasuk as Director of Health and Human Services (2-0)
• Appointed Director Vlasuk as grant representative for IMA grant (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 pm (2-0)

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging approved the budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The council also scheduled the next meeting for July 1, 2025. No other formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Set next meeting date for July 1, 2025

City Council

The committee unanimously approved the Finance Committee minutes from May 13, 2025. It adopted an order directing the Mayor to submit Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 13, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered Mayor to submit FY26 appropriation orders for General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The committee unanimously approved an amendment to the open‑air parking lot license fee schedule, raising the base fee for the first nine spaces from $75 to $100 and the additional vehicle fee from $15 to $20. It also unanimously recommended favorably to the City Council several petitions, including a Class III renewal for Malden Broadway Auto Body, Inc., new and renewal livery company and driver licenses, a pool table renewal, and a self‑service gas station renewal. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Class III renewal for Malden Broadway Auto Body, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery company license for Joey Pierre‑Louis (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery driver license for Joey Pierre‑Louis (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal livery company license for Pabla Transport LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal livery driver license for Jaspreet Singh (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal pool table license for Biao Ge Pool Hall (unanimous)
• Approved amended parking license fee schedule (base $100, $20 per additional space) (unanimous)

City Council

The committee approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It set the schedule for June Rules & Ordinance meetings. The proposed amendment to add a Do Not Knock Registry to the permit code was taken off the table and then re‑tabled, leaving it pending, with both motions passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 6, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Set June 3, 10, 17 R&O meeting schedule (no vote recorded)
• Took Do Not Knock Registry amendment (Paper 215‑25) off the table (unanimous)
• Re‑tabled Do Not Knock Registry amendment (Paper 215‑25) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars unanimously approved the transliterated names for the four candidates running in the 2025 municipal election. It also approved the July 9 2024 and September 3 2024 meeting minutes and directed Clerk Desiderio to submit election recommendations to City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 PM.

• Approved July 9 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk Desiderio to write recommendations and submit to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved transliterations for all four candidates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 4‑0 to extend the Trafton Park memorandum of understanding for solar lighting for an additional year, allowing use of the allocated $50,000. The committee also voted 4‑0 to cancel the August meeting pending an applicant workshop. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Extended Trafton Park solar lighting MOU by one year (4-0)
• Cancelled August meeting pending workshop (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes on a motion by Steve Finn, seconded by Brian Slater, with unanimous support. A finance report showed a trust balance of $1,548,117.38 and updates on housing programs and development projects were presented. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Angie Liou, seconded by Brian Slater, with all trustees voting in favor.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Community Advisory Committee

The committee approved the April meeting minutes unanimously and appointed Brittany as the PCAC clerk with a unanimous vote. Members agreed to launch an informational-only PCAC social‑media page, disable comments, and draft a usage policy for the next meeting. The outreach letter will be rewritten in plain language and translated into the city’s top seven languages. The PCAC confirmed attendance at Juneteenth, the Pride Festival, and will prioritize a presence at National Night Out.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Brittany as PCAC clerk (unanimous)
• Agreed to start a PCAC social‑media page with comments disabled
• Decided to draft a social‑media usage policy for next meeting
• Approved translation of outreach letter into seven languages
• Confirmed PCAC attendance at Juneteenth (June 19)
• Confirmed PCAC attendance at Pride Festival (June 22)
• Prioritized PCAC presence at National Night Out (August 5)

Cemetery Trustees

The board voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously accepted the March trust report showing $25,300.39 in perpetual care income. The superintendent’s report on March burials and cemetery maintenance was likewise accepted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted March trust report showing $25,300.39 income (all in favor)
• Accepted superintendent’s March burial and maintenance report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 P.M. (all in favor)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board accepted the April meeting minutes and related financial documents. It approved new board members, survivor benefits, and several employee transfers. The board also approved buybacks, military purchases, and disability transmittals for Frederick Wilson and Daniel Shea. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted April Board and Executive Session Minutes, expense and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved new members: Angela Clavette, Mark Giordano, Safi Chalfin‑Smith (unanimous)
• Accepted survivor benefits for listed deceased employees (unanimous)
• Approved employee withdrawals/transfers for three staff members (unanimous)
• Approved buybacks, makeups and military purchases (unanimous)
• Approved and submitted Frederick Wilson’s disability transmittal to PERAC (3‑2)
• Approved and submitted Daniel Shea’s involuntary disability transmittal to PERAC (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The commission unanimously approved the installation of Pride Crosswalks at six sites, a new crosswalk on Florence Street, and the course for a road race scheduled for November 23, 2025. It denied a handicapped parking request for a resident at 123 Bellvale Street. Several other proposals, such as a Turn Only Lane on Charles Street and a street‑improvement plan, were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Pride Crosswalks at six locations (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved new crosswalk on Florence Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved road race course for Nov 23, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied handicapped parking request for 123 Bellvale Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Turn Only Lane request on Charles Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled street improvements request (Foster, Walker & DeMarco) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Commercial Handicap regulation on Salem Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved relocation of Commercial Handicap spot to 700 Salem Street (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously. It adopted an amended order to increase access and oversight of city finances by a unanimous vote. The council voted 9‑0 (1 recused) to sell the 42 Crescent Avenue property and 9‑0 (1 recused) to sell the 40‑42 Wentworth Street property, each with a 30‑day hold for owner redemption. Zoning amendments for the MBTA overlay and floodplain districts were also approved, the former by an 8‑1 voice vote and the latter unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (10‑0)
• Adopted amended finance oversight order (unanimous)
• Referred remote‑participation ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 42 Crescent Avenue with 30‑day hold (9‑0, Colon Hayes recused)
• Approved sale of 40‑42 Wentworth Street with 30‑day hold (9‑0, Colon Hayes recused)
• Amended MBTA Communities zoning overlay district (8‑1, Condon dissenting)
• Amended floodplain zoning definitions (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance for legal review (unanimous)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee reviewed the draft application for resident members and discussed revisions. The committee formally requested that the City Human Resources Department review and approve the application. No other actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Requested City Human Resources Department review and approve resident member application

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission voted to hold meetings on a monthly basis. The next meeting was set for Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Members approved a poll to be sent by the staff liaison to determine future meeting times, and the motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

• Agreed to meet monthly (no vote tally provided)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 26, 2025, 5:30‑7 PM
• Approved sending a poll to set future meeting times (Bekah to send)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously at 6:48 PM
• Distributed Open Meeting Law Guide to all commission members

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission found the single‑family dwellings at 12 Jacob Street and 16 Jacob Street to be non‑significant buildings. Both motions passed, permitting demolition without delay under the city’s Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The commission also approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and revised its draft guidance for historical narrative research.

• Determined 12 Jacob Street not a Significant Building; motion passed 5‑0
• Determined 16 Jacob Street not a Significant Building; motion passed 4‑0 (1 abstention)
• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes; motion passed 5‑0
• Revised draft guidance for historical narrative research (unanimous approval)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. It also renewed the one‑year licenses for Eastern Cannabis Co. and Misty Mountain Shop without opposition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed licenses for Eastern Cannabis Co. and Misty Mountain Shop (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board voted to recommend the City Council approve four zoning amendment packages and one mixed‑approval package. All motions passed, with vote totals ranging from 9‑0 to 5‑4. The board also added a flood‑plain definition sentence to the amendments in CCP 172/2025.

• Recommended approval of CCP 185/2025 (day‑care, non‑profit schools, religious facilities) – vote 9‑0
• Recommended approval of CCP 171/2025 (boundary changes to MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District) – vote 9‑0
• Recommended approval of CCP 172/2025 (floodplain updates) with added definition sentence and required solicitor and building commissioner review – vote 9‑0
• Recommended approval of CCP 153/2025 amendments to sections 12.12.090.B and 12.20.020.I.5, and disapproval of amendment to 12.20.020.I.12 – vote 7‑2
• Recommended approval of CCP 186/2025 amendments to sections 12.16.080.C and 12.20.020.I.12 – vote 5‑4

City Council

The council took a procedural motion to remove guest Nayan Sapers from the meeting, which passed unanimously. The council also adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 pm, also unanimously. No substantive policy decisions or approvals were made during the session.

• Motion to take Nayan Sapers out of order passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:30 pm passed unanimously

City Council

The council reviewed the Mayor's FY2026 budget presentation. A motion by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to refer the appropriation orders to the Finance Committee was adopted unanimously (9 yea, 0 nay). The council then adjourned the meeting by a motion from Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Crowe, which also passed unanimously (9 yea, 0 nay).

• Referred FY2026 appropriation orders to Finance Committee (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

City Council

The committee approved the Finance Committee minutes from April 15, 2025 by a unanimous vote. Council members discussed the schedule and process for the 2026 budget, including a public hearing on June 10 and a budget vote on June 17, but no vote was taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:35 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 15, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (unanimous)

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and authorized Maria to explore grant initiatives for the Mass Office of Disability. It also voted to partner with Molina Healthcare for a July Disability Pride Day and a bird‑watching resource fair, naming Kate D. as the point person. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call vote)
• Authorized Maria to pursue possible initiatives for the Mass Office of Disability ADA Improvement grant (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved collaboration with Molina Healthcare for July Disability Pride Day and Great Malden Outdoors bird‑watching resource fair, appointing Kate D. as point person (unanimous roll call vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous roll call vote)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee approved sign applications for Hairapy Salon, United Center, Liberty Salons (with size‑reduction condition), United Properties (with size‑reduction condition), and Love for Paws (with size‑reduction condition). It tabled applications for Apex pending color changes and for United Property pending a site plan and revised measurements. The Tuur application was withdrawn and not reviewed. All votes were unanimous 3‑0.

• Approved Hairapy Salon sign at 902 Salem St (3-0)
• Approved United Center sign at 75 Pleasant St (3-0)
• Approved Liberty Salons sign at 75 Pleasant St with size‑reduction condition (3-0)
• Approved United Properties sign at 75 Pleasant St with size‑reduction condition (3-0)
• Approved Love for Paws sign at 812 Main St with size‑reduction condition (3-0)
• Tabled Apex sign at 605 Broadway pending color changes (3-0)
• Tabled United Property sign at 906-910 Eastern Ave pending site plan and measurements (3-0)
• Noted withdrawal of Tuur application at 249 Highland Ave (no vote)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It confirmed several mayoral appointments, including Laura Vlasuk as Health and Human Services Director, and others to the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Appeal, and Community Preservation Committee. All listed petitions for extended hours, renewals, and other licenses were granted unanimously. A resolution regarding historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street was tabled.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Appointment of Laura Vlasuk as Health and Human Services Director confirmed (11-0)
• Appointment of Cayla Paulding to Conservation Commission confirmed (11-0)
• Appointment of Alex Yu as associate member of Board of Appeal confirmed (11-0)
• Appointment of Jamie Kendall to Community Preservation Committee confirmed (11-0)
• Petition granting extended hours for Main St Laundromat approved (unanimous)
• Petition renewing Bowling Alley (Town Line Ten Pin) approved (unanimous)
• Petition renewing Taxi Driver license for James Phelan approved (unanimous)

City Council

The Committee approved the April 8 minutes by unanimous vote. It recommended favorably each of the listed license petitions, including extended hours for a laundromat, a bowling‑alley renewal, pawnbroker and taxi driver renewals, with all motions passing unanimously. The discussion on off‑site parking fee structures was tabled for two weeks to gather more information.

• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably petition 136-25 for Main St Laundromat extended hours (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably petition 194-25 for Town Line Ten Pin bowling alley renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably petition 202-25 for Art Carl Jewelers pawnbroker renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably petition 214-25 for Taxi Driver James Phelan renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably all other listed license petitions (unanimous)
• Tabled off‑site parking fee discussion for two weeks
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee approved the February 25, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The committee then unanimously voted to table the proposed amendment adding a Do Not Knock registry to the canvassing permit code. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Do Not Knock registry amendment to code 6.20.010 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (unanimous)

School Committee

The committee adopted the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously approved a one‑year food services contract with Aramark, including three one‑year rollovers. It also approved enrollment requests for children of school department personnel and adopted the new "JCA Assignment of Students to Schools" policy, the Attendance Area Map, and the "JFAB" policy for non‑resident 12th‑grade students.

• Adopted April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year food services contract with Aramark, three rollovers (unanimous)
• Approved enrollment requests for children of school department personnel (unanimous)
• Approved "JCA Assignment of Students to Schools" policy (unanimous)
• Approved Attendance Area Map (unanimous)
• Approved "JFAB" policy for admission of non‑resident 12th‑graders (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The council reviewed and accepted the recap of the previous meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Recap of last meeting reviewed and accepted

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It adopted Ordinance 443‑24 amending the city code, contingent on a Home Rule Petition. The Council also adopted Order 219‑25 directing the city to submit a charter‑amendment act to the Massachusetts Legislature. Finally, the appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to the Malden Housing Authority Board was confirmed.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 443‑24 amending city code (11‑0)
• Adopted Order 219‑25 to submit charter amendment act to MA Legislature (11‑0)
• Confirmed appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to Malden Housing Authority Board (11‑0)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee reached consensus to maintain its current size and composition as defined in the charter. It also agreed to fill the two open citizen member seats and to add two optional citizen members. Director Alex Pratt was tasked with preparing a draft application to recruit the citizen members. No votes were recorded.

• Maintain committee size and composition per charter (consensus)
• Seek to fill two open citizen member positions (consensus)
• Seek to fill two optional citizen member positions (consensus)
• Director Alex Pratt to prepare draft application for citizen members (assigned)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission approved the demolition of the building at 27 Sheridan Street after finding it significant but not preferably preserved. It also approved limited window and door alterations at 41 Dexter Street and supported the modified plan for 245 Bryant Street. Applications for demolition at 12 Jacob Street and 16 Jacob Street were denied due to missing documentation.

• Approved demolition of 27 Sheridan Street building (5-0)
• Approved limited alterations (six windows, French doors) at 41 Dexter Street (3-2)
• Supported modified plan and continued public display for 245 Bryant Street (5-0)
• Denied demolition permit for 12 Jacob Street due to incomplete application (4-0)
• Denied demolition permit for 16 Jacob Street due to incomplete application (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2025 meeting (5-0)

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting and accepted the MVDC financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024. It voted 2‑4 (YES: Mayor Lungo‑Koehn, Mr. Yagjian; NO: Mayor DeMaria, Mayor Christenson, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Quinn) to reject the interpretation that Chapter 59 taxation should apply after the PILOT period. The sign‑package request for 100 River’s Edge Drive was postponed to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (AYE by Lungo‑Koehn, Christenson, Yagjian, Quinn)
• Accepted 2024 financial‑statement audit report (AYE by Lungo‑Koehn, Christenson, Yagjian, Quinn)
• Rejected Chapter 59 tax interpretation (2‑4 vote: YES Lungo‑Koehn, Yagjian; NO DeMaria, Christenson, Mejia, Quinn)
• Postponed sign‑package approval for 100 River’s Edge Drive to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 12:03 p.m. (AYE by all present)

Board of Appeal

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. Because only three members were present, the board lacked a quorum and agreed to table petition 25-002, a variance request for parking at 616 Broadway, until the May 21, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 (all in favor)
• Tabled petition 25-002 (variance for 616 Broadway) to May 21, 2025 (no quorum)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken during this session.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees elected James Tuxbury as President and Sheila Fermano as Secretary, each appointment passing unanimously. They approved the February meeting minutes, the Treasurer's report of $15,186.02 perpetual care income, and the Superintendent's burial report. The board also granted permission to close the cemetery for one or two days during April 28‑May 2 for lawn and tree maintenance. No formal decisions were made on bench designs or veterans flags.

• Appointed James Tuxbury as President (unanimous)
• Appointed Sheila Fermano as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved February 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer report of $15,186.02 income (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent burial report (unanimous)
• Authorized cemetery closure for maintenance week of Apr 28‑May 2 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board accepted prior meeting minutes and financial warrants, approved new members, retirement applications, withdrawals, buybacks, the 2024 Annual Statement, posted an RFP for legal services, and reappointed Scott Lucey as a 5‑member for a three‑year term. All actions were approved unanimously by those present.

• Accepted March minutes, April expense warrant, March cash book, cash reconciliations, and staff payroll warrant (all present in favor)
• Accepted new members: Matthew Figueiredo, Mark Melanson, Myles Sullivan, Matthew Siriani (all present in favor)
• Accepted retirement applications, benefit adjustments, and survivor benefits (all present in favor)
• Accepted withdrawal/transfer of Kristina Talia Tseng to MHFA (all present in favor)
• Accepted James Tarr service makeup buyback (all present in favor)
• Approved 2024 Annual Statement prior to final signatures (all present in favor)
• Approved posting of RFP for legal services (all present in favor)
• Reappointed Scott Lucey as 5th board member for a 3‑year term (all present in favor)

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission accepted the March 18 minutes and then approved four requests. It authorized new lane and traffic markings on Madison Street (keeping the existing parking space), approved the final draft design for Bainbridge Street speed humps, and amended regulations to allow visitor passes on 102‑166 Salem Street and to modify parking restrictions on High Street. All approvals were passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted March 18 minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Madison St lane/traffic markings (kept parking space) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Final Draft Design for Bainbridge St speed humps – unanimous voice vote
• Approved amendment to allow visitor passes for 102‑166 Salem St – unanimous voice vote
• Approved amendment to change High St parking restriction to 125‑foot zone – unanimous voice vote

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted several code amendments, including adding a Veterans’ Service Coordinator and updating health inspection regulations. It also increased the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6% and appropriated $14,500 from the Community Preservation Act fund for historic preservation of the St. Paul’s Parish Envelope project. Two ordinance amendments were referred to a joint public hearing of the Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 11-0)
• Referred Use Regulations amendment (12.12.030) to joint public hearing (unanimous 11-0)
• Referred Open Space & Paving Yard Areas amendment (Title 12 Zoning) to joint public hearing (unanimous 11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance adding Veterans’ Service Coordinator (unanimous 11-0)
• Adopted amended Health Inspections Ordinance (unanimous 11-0)
• Adopted Order raising local room occupancy excise rate to 6% (unanimous 11-0)
• Adopted $14,500 historic preservation appropriation for St. Paul’s Parish Envelope (unanimous 11-0)

City Council

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from four prior meetings. It recommended that the City Council raise the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%, estimating an extra $80,000 in annual revenue. It also approved drafting an order to increase veterans' property‑tax exemptions by 25%, a change projected to cost about $19,100 per year.

• Approved February 18, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (5‑0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (5‑0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (5‑0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt a 6% local room occupancy excise tax (5‑0)
• Approved drafting an order for a 25% increase in veterans' exemptions (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 PM (5‑0)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from April 1, 2025 by unanimous vote. The committee unanimously recommended that Emmanuel Marsh be appointed to the Malden Housing Authority Board. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee conditionally approved a sign for Precision Auto Works, requiring new dimensions under 40 sq ft. It approved a sign for Housing Families and denied applications from Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital and Malden Catholic. All four votes were 4‑0 in favor of the motions.

• Conditionally approved Precision Auto Works sign (4 Yea, 0 Nay)
• Approved Housing Families sign (4 Yea, 0 Nay)
• Denied Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital sign due to Residential‑A zoning (4 Yea, 0 Nay)
• Denied Malden Catholic sign for size and quantity issues (4 Yea, 0 Nay)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. It decided to set up a table at the Malden Pride Event in Devir Park. It chose not to participate in the Maplewood Fest and the Summer Concert Series at City Hall.

• Approved minutes for March 2025 meeting
• Approved having a table at Malden Pride Event at Devir Park
• Denied participation in Maplewood Fest
• Denied participation in Summer Concert Series at City Hall

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda and confirmed three mayoral appointments. It adopted major appropriations, including $17 million for lead service line replacement, $3.5 million and $1.5 million for water‑main projects. Zoning and floodplain ordinance amendments were referred to a joint public hearing, and the council adopted a conservation‑land designation for a city parcel on Crescent Lane. The HUD Consolidated Plan filing was directed to the Finance Committee.

• Consent agenda approved (8‑0)
• Mayoral appointments of Cayla Paulding, Alex Yu, and Jessica Sherman approved
• Order adopted to appropriate $17,000,000 for lead water service line replacement
• Order adopted to appropriate $3,507,500 for water‑main design and construction
• Order adopted to appropriate $1,500,000 from water‑sewer retained earnings for water‑main work
• Zoning cap removal amendment referred to joint Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee hearing
• Floodplain ordinance amendment referred to joint Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee hearing
• Order adopted to designate 11,868 sq ft Crescent Lane parcel as public open‑space conservation land

City Council

The committee approved the minutes from four prior meetings. It voted to recommend the City Council amend the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%, estimating an additional $80,000 in annual revenue. The committee also agreed to draft an order for a 25% increase in veterans' property tax exemptions, costing about $19,100 annually, to be presented at the next City Council meeting.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended amendment of local room occupancy excise tax to 6% (5-0)
• Approved draft order for 25% increase in veterans' exemptions (5-0)

City Council

The Committee unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 minutes. It then removed the March 4, 2025 minutes from the table and immediately approved them, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion. No licensing actions were decided.

• Approved March 11, 2025 License Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Removed March 4, 2025 minutes from table (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the February 7 meeting. No other formal motions or votes were recorded; the council discussed the upcoming MAC Festival, grant liaison procedures, and plans for future meetings.

• Approved February 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the March 25 minutes by unanimous vote. The council then recommended favorably and unanimously seven individuals to serve on the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability. It also recommended two new members to the Planning Board and reappointed one long‑time member, all with unanimous support.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Amanda Treat to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Diego Maldonado to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Lipin Ji to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Rachel Surette to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Ricky Ma to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Robert Fitzpatrick to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Ron Cochran to Climate Action Commission (unanimous)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee reviewed the proposed $350,000 budget and the draft Request for Proposals for the comprehensive plan. Members discussed the current committee charter and possible changes to the committee’s composition, taking the matters under advisement. The committee agreed to share comments on the draft RFP and to prepare an outline of required master‑plan elements per state law. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the February meeting minutes and related warrants, accepted several new members, and ratified retirement applications, withdrawals, and military buybacks. It also approved a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for retirees on the first $18,000, effective July 1, 2025, and authorized recovery of a $1,288.41 overpayment with a payment plan. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM.

• Accepted February Board and Executive Session minutes, expense and cash warrants – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Accepted new members – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Accepted retirement applications, benefit adjustments, and survivor benefits – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Accepted withdrawals and transfers – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Accepted military buybacks and make‑ups – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Approved 3% COLA increase on the first $18,000 for retirees effective July 1 2025 – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Approved recovery of $1,288.41 overpayment with a monthly installment plan – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:45 AM – all present were in favor (Scott Lucey — Absent)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and referred an off‑street parking amendment to a joint public hearing. It also passed a resolution honoring Transgender Day of Visibility and adopted several ordinances, including a rain barrel amendment and the creation of a Veterans Service Coordinator. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (10-0)
• Referred off‑street parking amendment to joint public hearing (10-0)
• Passed Transgender Day of Visibility resolution (10-0)
• Enrolled Rain Barrel Ordinance amendment (9-0)
• Enrolled Veterans Service Coordinator ordinance (10-0)
• Adopted 443‑24 ordinance amendment (10-0)
• Placed Item 85‑25 on file (9-0)
• Referred 158‑25 ordinance to Legal Department (10-0)

City Council

The committee discussed the HERO Act but made no decision, requesting additional data. It approved an amendment to Paper #74-25 adding a condition that the $14,500 Community Preservation Act grant for the St. Paul’s Parish Envelope Assessment may not be used to repair or restore items whose sole purpose is religious. The paper was then taken from the table, approved as amended, and recommended to the full council, with all votes unanimous (6‑0).

• Amended Paper #74-25 to prohibit use of funds for religious‑only repairs (6-0)
• Took Paper #74-25 off the table (6-0)
• Recommended the amended Paper #74-25 to the Full Council (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:24 PM (6-0)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the February 11, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The committee recommended Mayor Lisa Picardi for the Disability Commission, with the appointment to begin upon City Council confirmation and a term ending September 20, 2026, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 PM with a unanimous motion.

• Approved Feb 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Lisa Picardi appointment to Disability Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 PM (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission appointed Inna Babitskaya as Acting Chair. It found the 1100 Main Street building not significant and allowed its demolition. It approved demolition of 245 Bryant Street before the delay period expires, subject to preservation conditions. It declared the applications for 808 Salem Street and 41 Dexter Street incomplete.

• Inna Babitskaya appointed Acting Chair (5-0)
• 1100 Main Street determined not significant; demolition permit may be issued (5-0)
• 245 Bryant Street demolition approved before delay period, with six conditions (5-0)
• 808 Salem Street application declared incomplete – missing owner and architect info (5-0)
• 41 Dexter Street application declared incomplete – missing historical narrative and window/door specs (5-0)
• Ward 4 Councilor Ryan O’Malley to be invited to next meeting (5-0)
• February 2025 meeting minutes approved (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Board of Appeal

The Board approved the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting. It voted to table petition 25-001 for 60 days, requiring a professional plot plan or survey confirming the stair measurement, to be submitted at least one week before the May 21, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Dec 18 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled petition 25-001 for 60 days, require professional plot plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee approved the FY26 budget amendment, raising the estimated state match to 15.9% and increasing the admin operating expense appropriation by $2,500. It also approved the FY26 Pre‑Application and Full Application and consented to keep the public survey open until 100 responses are received. Earlier minutes from January and February were approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY26 budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved FY26 Pre‑Application and Full Application (4-0)
• Consented to keep public survey open (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes from January and February (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

City Council

The council decided to create a Malden Youth Council Instagram account with Serena and Devyn as moderators. They also agreed to encourage members to participate in Earth Day and Pride Month events. Members were asked to submit their committee preferences to Chair Ollie. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:30 PM.

• Create MYC Instagram account with Serena and Devyn as moderators (approved)
• Encourage member participation in Earth Day and Pride Month events (approved)
• Members to submit committee preferences to Chair Ollie (action assigned)
• Next meeting on April 2, 2025 to include stand practice (planned)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes, accepted the January trust report showing $11,260.33 in perpetual care income, and accepted the superintendent's report of 13 burials. All motions were passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Trust Report showing $11,260.33 income (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent's report of 13 burials (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 PM (unanimous)