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

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

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)

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)

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

The Cemetery Board of Trustees met on November 17, 2025, and approved the minutes from the October meeting, the treasurer's report showing $12,279.28 in perpetual care income, and the superintendent's report on maintenance and prisoner work. No old business or correspondence was discussed. The board also acknowledged cemetery staff for donating to Bread of Life.

• Approved minutes of October 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report with $12,279.28 perpetual care income (unanimous)
• Accepted superintendent's report on leaf pickup, prisoner work, and seasonal labor (unanimous)

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.

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)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider placing two separate tax increase questions on the March 31, 2026 ballot to stabilize the budget and support city services. The body will also vote on amending offsite parking and used car dealer ordinances, and authorize the purchase of 6.79 acres of the former Malden Hospital property for $1,155,000.

• Vote to place $5.4M tax increase question on March 31, 2026 ballot
• Vote to place $8.2M tax increase question on March 31, 2026 ballot
• Amend offsite parking facility fee structure to $200 base fee
• Authorize purchase of 6.79 acres of former Malden Hospital property for $1,155,000
• Amend used car dealer ordinance to require criminal record release authorization

The City Council voted 10-0 to place two Proposition 2½ tax override questions on the March 31, 2026 special election ballot: one for $5.4 million and one for $8.2 million. The council also approved amendments to the ballot language, including a clarification that if both pass, the higher-dollar question (1B) prevails. The override is intended to stabilize the budget and support city services, with the mayor and finance committee warning of potential layoffs if it fails.

• Adopted order placing $5.4M and $8.2M override questions on March 31, 2026 ballot (10-0)
• Amended ballot language to clarify that if both questions pass, 1B prevails (10-0)
• Approved 2026 Council meeting schedule with January 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Solicitor's report on Open Meeting Law complaint, forwarded to Attorney General (10-0)
• Ordained offsite parking fee increase to $200 base plus $20 per space over nine (10-0)
• Ordained used car dealer ordinance requiring criminal record release (9-0)
• Granted livery and Class II dealer licenses (unanimous)
• Confirmed Denise Balboni-Cowie to License Board (10-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider renewing Class II used car dealer licenses for four businesses on Broadway: Hub Starters & Alternators (4 cars), Maxima Auto Sales Corp. (35 cars), Maxima Auto Sales II (66 cars), and Smart Buy USA, Inc. (22 cars). The committee will also take up a tabled petition for a new livery company (LuxyLane Black Car LLC) and a new livery driver (Jacqueson Voltaire), both at 64 Oliver Street. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

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

The License Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorable action to the City Council on four Class II auto dealer license renewals, including a conditional 90-day license for Maxima Auto Sales II pending a revised plot plan. The committee also took two tabled livery petitions off the table and recommended them favorably. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Recommended favorably renewal of Class II license for Hub Starters & Alternators, 172 Broadway (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Class II license for Maxima Auto Sales Corp., 105-109 Broadway (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably 90-day conditional Class II license for Maxima Auto Sales II, 77 Broadway (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Class II license for Smart Buy USA, Inc., 495 Broadway (unanimous)
• Took from table and recommended favorably livery license for LuxyLane Black Car LLC, 64 Oliver Street (unanimous)
• Took from table and recommended favorably livery driver license for Jacqueson Voltaire, 64 Oliver Street (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will vote on confirming Mayor's appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to the License Board for a term expiring June 5, 2026. The committee will also receive an update on the status of a prior appointment to the Voke School Committee. Approval of the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Mayoral appointment: Denise Balboni-Cowie, 81 Newland Street, to License Board, term through June 5, 2026
• Update on Paper 432-25: appointment of Jeffrey Donahue to Voke School Committee
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025 meeting

The Personnel/Appointments Committee unanimously approved the minutes of November 25, 2025, and recommended the mayoral appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to the License Board. The committee also discussed the process for filling the vacant Malden representative seat on the Northeast Voke School Committee, with the School Committee proposing a joint public application and selection process, but no formal decision was made on that matter.

• Approved minutes of November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Denise Balboni-Cowie for License Board appointment (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on several financial items, including a $36 million debt exclusion ballot question for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School to be placed on the February 10, 2026 special municipal election. Other business includes authorizing a $1.5 million federal loan for the Malden River Works Project phase two, appropriating $50,000 from cable access retained earnings for studio upgrades, and amending the city's waste code. The committee will also consider entering executive session to address a pending Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Order 434-25: Ballot question for $36,000,000 debt exclusion for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School construction (fiscal years 2027–2052)
• Order 364-25: Authorizing $1,500,000 federal loan (HUD Section 108) for Malden River Works Project phase two
• Order 467-25: $50,000 appropriation from Cable Access retained earnings to upgrade playback system at Urban Media Arts studio
• Order 433-25: Ordinance amendment to Code of the City of Malden 9.20.050 (Provisions Applicable to All Waste) by striking and replacing Subsections A, B, and C
• Order 487-25: Vote to enter Executive Session to address Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian DeLacey of 1 Earl Street

The Finance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend a $1.5 million Section 108 loan from HUD for Phase 2 of the Malden River Works Project, which includes a boathouse and salt shed. The committee also approved a $50,000 appropriation from cable access funds for Urban Media Arts' playback system upgrade. A proposed trash fee increase was discussed but not voted on, and the committee declined to enter executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint, referring it to the legal department.

• Recommended $1.5M HUD Section 108 loan for Malden River Works Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 from cable access funds for Urban Media Arts playback system (5-0)
• Referred Open Meeting Law complaint to legal department for response (5-0)
• Declined to enter executive session on OML complaint (5-0)
• Tabled approval of December 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider placing two property tax override questions on the March 31, 2026 special election ballot, with amounts of $5.4 million and $8.2 million. The Finance Committee recommends the $5.4 million question proceed, but the council will also review the larger option. The agenda also includes a vote on acquiring the former Malden Hospital property for $1,155,000 for recreation, and several ordinance amendments.

• Order to acquire 6.79 acres of former Malden Hospital property for $1,155,000 for recreation
• Ballot questions for $5.4M and $8.2M property tax overrides for March 2026 election
• Ordinance amendment raising offsite parking fees from $100 per vehicle to $200 base plus $20 per space over nine
• Ordinance amendment requiring used car dealers to authorize criminal record access
• Livery and Class II license renewals for Broadway and Oliver Street businesses

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 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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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 City Council will vote on two ordinances: raising offsite parking fees from $100 to a $200 base plus $20 per space over nine, and requiring a signed criminal record release for used car dealers. Tabled items include a proposed short-term rental ordinance and a resolve on historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street. A $50,000 cable access upgrade and a mayoral appointment are on the consent agenda.

• Vote on ordinance raising offsite parking fees to $200 base plus $20 per space over nine
• Vote on ordinance requiring signed criminal record release for used car dealers
• Order to sell or retain 33 Tufts Street property from tax title litigation (referred to committee)
• Proposed short-term rental ordinance (tabled from previous meeting)
• Appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to License Board

The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and filed the Rules & Ordinance Committee report. It amended and enrolled the Offsite Parking Lot Ordinance, changing fee structures, and also amended and enrolled the Used Car Dealer Ordinance, with one councilor abstaining. A resolution urging reconsideration of the historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street was tabled. No vote was recorded on the $50,000 appropriation for Urban Media Arts or the mayoral appointment to the License Board.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Filed Committee Report on Papers 377-25 and 407-25 (unanimous)
• Amended and enrolled Offsite Parking Lot Ordinance (unanimous)
• Amended and enrolled Used Car Dealer Ordinance (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Tabled resolution on historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street
• Referred $50,000 appropriation for Urban Media Arts upgrade to Finance Committee
• Referred mayoral appointment of Denise Balboni‑Cowie to License Board to Personnel/Appointments Committee
• Referred vote on sale/retention of 33 Tufts Street property to Public Property Committee

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is considering Order 363-25 to hold a special municipal election on March 31, 2026, asking voters whether to approve a $5.4 million increase in real estate and personal property taxes. The revenue would stabilize the budget and support city services including schools, public safety, and public works. The committee also plans to approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• Order 363-25: special election on March 31, 2026, for a $5.4 million property tax override ballot question
• Ballot question would allow an additional $5,400,000 in taxes for FY2027 to stabilize the budget
• Sponsors: Councillors Amanda Linehan and Stephen Winslow
• Attachments include FY2026 General Fund Summary, budget savings steps, and quarterly reports

The committee approved the minutes from the November 25 and December 2 meetings by unanimous vote. It then voted 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 passed with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $8.2M ballot tax question for March 31, 2026 special election (5‑yes, 0‑no)

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)

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)

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss several amendments, including a proposal to reduce minimum off-street parking requirements to 0.5 spaces per bedroom for most residential uses, which could impact new housing development. They will also consider increasing offsite parking facility fees from $100 per vehicle to $200 with a tiered structure, and amending the used car dealer ordinance to require criminal record access. Other items include requiring year-round rodent control measures for multi-unit rental properties and a home rule petition to regulate parking on private ways.

• Reduce minimum parking spaces to 0.5 per bedroom for single-family, two-family, three/four-family, town/row houses, and cohousing (ordinance 288-24).
• Increase offsite parking facility fee: $200 per vehicle, with $100 base fee for first nine spaces and $20 per additional space (ordinance 377-25).
• Amend used car dealer ordinance to require a signed release for city access to applicant's criminal record (ordinance 407-25).
• Require year-round rodent control measures near trash storage for non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units (ordinance 388-24).
• Discuss home rule petition to allow the city to regulate parking on private ways (order 343-25).

The committee approved four sets of prior meeting minutes by unanimous 4‑0 votes. It amended the Offsite Parking Facilities ordinance to establish a new fee schedule and recommended the amendment to the City Council, both passing 4‑0. It also recommended the Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to the City Council, passing 3‑0 with one abstention, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Amended Offsite Parking Facilities ordinance fee schedule (4‑0)
• Recommended Offsite Parking amendment to City Council (4‑0)
• Recommended Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to City Council (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Order 363-25, which proposes a special municipal election on March 31, 2026, for a ballot question asking voters to approve an additional $5,400,000 in property taxes to stabilize the budget and support city services for fiscal year 2027. The committee may vote to recommend the order to the full City Council.

• Order 363-25: call for a March 31, 2026 special municipal election on a $5.4M property tax override
• Ballot question would allow an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for FY2027
• Funds would support public schools, public safety, public library, public works, and general government
• Sponsors: Councillors Amanda Linehan and Stephen Winslow
• Attachments include budget summaries, economic development presentation, and quarterly reports

The Finance Committee adopted a motion directing the Mayor and the Legal Department to return with exact ballot language for a proposed three‑tier tax‑override of $5.4 M, $7 M, and $9 M. The committee also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved motion to request mayor and legal department to draft exact ballot language for three‑tier tax‑override (passed 6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (passed 6‑0)

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

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a resolution to impose an immediate hiring freeze on all city positions, vote on amendments to the rental registry and lead pipe regulations, and discuss a proposed Short Term Rental ordinance. The body will also confirm two mayoral appointments and address an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Hiring freeze resolution proposed by Councillor Sica
• Amendment to rental registry code (MCC 9.16)
• Amendment to lead pipe regulation code (MCC 9.24.010)
• Proposed Short Term Rental ordinance (MCC 12.12)
• Confirmation of Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda and confirmed two mayoral appointments. It adopted a discretionary hiring freeze resolution after amending its language. The Council also passed amendments to four sections of the City Code, including tax‑title property, rental registry, lead‑pipe regulation, and the department‑head salary schedule. All actions were approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11‑0)
• Confirmed Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller appointment (11‑0)
• Confirmed Olivia Hemond to Conservation Commission (11‑0)
• Passed hiring freeze resolution as amended (11‑0)
• Amended Tax Title Property procedure (Ordinance 275‑25) (11‑0)
• Amended Rental Registry requirements (Ordinance 276‑25) (11‑0)
• Amended Lead Pipe regulation (Ordinance 277‑25) (11‑0)
• Amended Department Head Salary Schedule (Ordinance 361‑25) (8‑3)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider the mayoral appointment of Olivia Hemond to the Conservation Commission for a term ending September 15, 2027. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 18, 2025.

• Mayoral appointment of Olivia Hemond, 769 Main Street, Apt. 1, to the Conservation Commission, term to expire September 15, 2027.

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the November 18 minutes by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend Olivia Hemond’s appointment to the Conservation Commission to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Olivia Hemond appointment to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss an order to hold a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, for a $5.4 million property tax override to stabilize the city budget and support ongoing services. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from October 21 and October 28, 2025. Attachments include budget summaries, revenue reports, and quarterly financial updates.

• Order 363-25: Special municipal election on Feb 10, 2026, for a $5,400,000 tax override ballot question
• Approval of minutes from October 21 and October 28, 2025
• Mayor's memo and public comment from September 30, 2025
• FY2026 General Fund Summary and FY2025 actuals, grants, and opioid settlement funds
• Quarterly P&E reports for 2025 (Q1-Q3) and approved requests tracking

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 21 and October 28, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. A motion to change the date of the Special Municipal Election to March 31, 2025 was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, and passed 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed Special Municipal Election date to March 31, 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It will then consider a series of petitions to renew existing permits for amusement machines, Class II auto dealer licenses, and extended business hours. New petitions include extended hours for an Ethiopian restaurant and a new livery service. All items are presented for committee action.

• Renewal of 2 amusement machines for Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway
• Renewal of 37 cars for Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc., 600 Broadway
• New extended hours request for Ethiopian Restaurant, 1B Highland Avenue (Tue‑Wed 11 AM‑1 AM, Thu‑Sun 7 AM‑1 AM)
• New livery company LuxyLane Black Car LLC, 1 vehicle, 64 Oliver Street
• New extended 24‑hour operation for The Brewster Company dba McDonald’s, 114 Broadway

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It conditionally approved the renewal licenses for Prestige Motors pending a follow‑up inspection. All other renewal petitions were recommended favorably, while the livery petitions for LuxyLane Black Car and Jacqueson Voltaire were tabled. AGM Auto Sales was recommended a three‑month conditional license.

• Approved minutes from Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Loyal Order of Moose amusement machines (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Prestige Motors licenses (papers 414‑415) pending follow‑up (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewals for multiple Class II auto dealers (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable extended‑hours renewals for several businesses (unanimous)
• Tabled livery petitions 430‑431 for LuxyLane Black Car and Jacqueson Voltaire (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional three‑month license for AGM Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

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)

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 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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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

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)

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

Budget

The Malden City Council is holding a public forum to discuss a proposal to place a Proposition 2½ tax override question on the 2026 ballot to address the city's budget deficit. Information will be presented, followed by a Q&A session for residents. The forum will be streamed live by Urban Media Arts.

• Public forum on a Proposition 2½ tax override proposal for the 2026 ballot to address the city's budget deficit

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 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)

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)

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)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is meeting to consider a mayoral appointment of Kevin Molis to the License Board for a term expiring June 1, 2028. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Mayoral appointment: Kevin Molis, 135 Russell Street, Malden, to the License Board, term through June 1, 2028
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2025

The Personnel/Appointments Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 PM also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

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

License Committee

The License Committee will consider renewal petitions for amusement machines, auto dealers, and extended business hours. The body will also review new applications for livery companies and drivers. Additionally, the committee will discuss an amendment to the Used Car Dealer Ordinance regarding criminal record access.

• Renewal of extended hours for Boda Borg Boston LLC (90 Pleasant Street), L&K Billiards, Inc. (77 Exchange Street), Dunkin’ Donuts (617 Broadway), and Walgreens (185 Centre Street)
• Renewal of Class II licenses for Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc. and Jordan Motors Inc.
• New livery company and driver applications for HPL Group LLC and YHS Transportation LLC
• Proposed amendment to MCC 6.08.100 Subsection A 2(b) regarding criminal record releases for used car dealers
• Renewal of amusement machine license for GLS Associates, Inc. (50 Holden Street)

The License Committee approved its October 21 minutes by unanimous vote. All listed petitions—including amusement machines, Class II auto body, extended‑hours venues, and new livery licenses—were unanimously recommended favorably to the City Council. The proposed amendment to the Used Car Dealer ordinance was unanimously referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee for further action.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Amusement Machines petition (GLS Associates) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II auto body petition (Joe Ciampa Auto Body) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended extended‑hours petition (Boda Borg Boston) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery company petition (HPL Group LLC) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery driver petition (Hommey Pierre Louis) to City Council (unanimous)
• Referred Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a $36 million debt exclusion for the Northeast Metropolitan Vocational Technical School and four other tax questions for water/sewer, Roosevelt Park, an art center, and a new eastside fire station. The body will also vote on renewing 23 existing business licenses and amending city codes regarding waste and rental units.

• Vote on $36M debt exclusion for Northeast Metro Tech School
• Vote on $10M debt exclusion for lead pipe removal and water/sewer
• Vote on $10M debt exclusion for Roosevelt Park restoration
• Vote on $10M debt exclusion for art center at old Malden District Courthouse
• Vote on $25M debt exclusion for eastside fire station construction

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously. The appointment of Jeffrey Donahue to the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee was referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee by a 6‑5 vote. A waste‑fee ordinance amendment (paper 433‑25) was sent to a joint Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee session with an 11‑0 vote. The $36 million debt‑exclusion ballot question for the vocational school (paper 434‑25) was referred to the Finance Committee by an 8‑3 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11‑0)
• Referred Jeffrey Donahue appointment to Personnel/Appointments Committee (6‑5)
• Referred waste‑fee ordinance amendment (433‑25) to Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees (11‑0)
• Referred vocational‑school $36 M debt‑exclusion ballot question (434‑25) to Finance Committee (8‑3)
• Referred multiple amusement‑machine renewal petitions (papers 409‑25 to 428‑25) to License Committee

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider confirming Mayor's appointment of David Camell to the Board of Registrars of Voters, filling the unexpired term of Jessica Sherman through March 31, 2028. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Mayoral appointment of David Camell, 35 Williams Street, to the Board of Registrars of Voters (term expiring March 31, 2028) requiring council confirmation

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from June 17, 2025 by unanimous vote. After hearing David Camell’s introduction and discussion of the Board of Registrars’ duties, the committee voted unanimously to recommend his mayoral appointment to the Board of Registrars of Voters to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended David Camell appointment to Board of Registrars (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss Order 363-25, which proposes holding a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, for a ballot question asking voters to approve a $5,400,000 property tax increase for fiscal year 2027 to stabilize the budget and fund city services including schools, public safety, library, public works, and general government. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the October 7 and October 14, 2025 meetings.

• Order 363-25: ballot question for a $5,400,000 real estate and personal property tax increase beginning FY2027
• Special municipal election scheduled for February 10, 2026
• Attachments include Mayor's Memo, public comment record, budget summary, and economic development presentation
• Public comment on the proposal was received on September 30, 2025

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 7 and October 14, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. It adopted an order to hold a special municipal election on March 31, 2026 that will include a ballot question to allow an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to stabilize the 2026‑27 budget. The committee also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 PM.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted order for March 31, 2026 special election with $5.4 M tax‑increase ballot question
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 PM (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one updating the Department Head Salary Schedule for FY2026-2029, effective July 1, 2025, and another revising the procedure for selling tax title property. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance 361-25: Amend MCC 2.24.015 Department Head Salary Schedule with FY2026-2029 chart effective July 1, 2025
• Ordinance 275-25: Amend MCC 1.04.070 Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting (Paper 378-25)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting a residential exemption and setting a minimum residential factor for the FY2026 tax rate, as presented by Assessor Nathaniel Cramer. The council will also consider consent agenda items including mayoral appointments to boards and various license renewals. Other business includes ordinance amendments on weights and measures fees, tax title property sales, and department head salaries. Tabled items include a short-term rental ordinance and historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street.

• Public hearing on adopting a residential exemption and setting a minimum residential factor for FY2026 tax rate (Paper 398-25)
• Consent agenda: mayoral appointments to License Board (Kevin Molis) and Cultural Council (Crystal Beauchemin, James Genzale, Edward Rocha); multiple license renewals and petitions
• Ordinance amendment to update weights and measures fees table (MCC 6.12.060)
• Ordinance amendment to procedure for selling tax title property (MCC 1.04.070) and update department head salary schedule (MCC 2.24.015)
• Tabled papers: short-term rental ordinance (Paper 278-25) and historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street (Paper 99-24)

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)

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

The License Committee approved favorable recommendations for most license petitions, including extended hours for Burger King and renewals for several auto dealers and lodging houses. The renewal for AGM Auto Sales was tabled after compliance officers found 37 cars on a lot licensed for 21 and over 40 cars stored at a nearby lot in violation of its open air license. The committee also amended and recommended an ordinance updating open air parking lot fees to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Burger King extended hours petition favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Sega Auto Sales Class II license favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Metro North Housing Corp. lodging house renewals favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Cedar House LLC lodging house renewal favorably (unanimous)
• Tabled AGM Auto Sales Class II license renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended Andy's Service Center, Autotech II, and Sega Auto Sales renewals favorably (unanimous)
• Amended and recommended open air parking lot fee ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)

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

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)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss an order calling for a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, with a ballot question asking voters to approve an additional $5,400,000 in property taxes for fiscal year 2027 to stabilize the budget and support city services including schools, public safety, library, and public works.

• Order 363-25: Special Municipal Election on Feb 10, 2026, with ballot question for $5.4M tax override
• Proposed tax increase would apply to real estate and personal property taxes beginning FY2027 (July 1, 2026)
• Mayor's memo and public comment records from September 2025 included as attachments

The committee reviewed a proposal (Paper 363-25) to hold a special municipal election on March 31, 2026, which would ask voters to approve an additional $5.4 million in real‑estate and personal‑property taxes. Members also heard presentations on new‑growth property values, economic‑development strategies, and potential zoning changes. No formal vote on the tax proposal or zoning actions was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 pm by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 pm (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider amending the city code to increase offsite parking facility application fees from a flat $100 per vehicle to a new structure: a $200 annual base fee, $100 for each of the first nine spaces, and $20 per additional space. The committee will also hear petitions for a 24-hour license for Burger King at 61 Broadway, a new Class II auto sales license for Sega Auto Sales at 455 Ferry Street, and renewals for several lodging houses and used car dealers.

• Ordinance amendment to raise offsite parking facility fees: new $200 annual base fee plus $100 per space for first nine and $20 per additional space
• Petition for extended hours: Burger King #922 at 61 Broadway, 24 hours, 7 days a week (New)
• Petition for new Class II license: Sega Auto Sales & Service at 455 Ferry Street, 7 cars (New)
• Renewal petitions for three lodging houses: Metro North Housing Corp. at 22 Charles Street (11 rooms), Cedar House LLC at 116-118 Cedar Street (14 rooms), and Metro North Housing Corp. at 115 Washington Street (14 rooms)
• Renewal petitions for Class II licenses: AGM Auto Sales (160 Eastern Ave, 21 cars), Andy's Service Center (356 Lebanon St, 3 cars), Autotech II (1236 Eastern Ave, 5 cars), and Sega Auto Sales (451 Ferry St, 10 cars)

The committee approved the meeting minutes and recommended several licensing petitions to the City Council, including new hours for Burger King and renewals for multiple lodging houses and auto‑sales businesses. The petition for AGM Auto Sales was tabled pending further review. The ordinance to change the off‑site parking fee schedule was amended and sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Burger King 24‑hour petition favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Sega Auto Sales Class II petition favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Metro North Housing renewal petitions favorably (unanimous)
• Tabled AGM Auto Sales Class II petition (unanimous)
• Amended off‑site parking fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Sent amended ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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

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

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

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)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two items: a home rule petition to regulate parking on private ways, and an ordinance amendment to reduce off-street parking minimums for most residential uses to 0.5 spaces per bedroom. The parking amendment would replace current minimums in the code. The committee may vote to advance these proposals.

• Order 343-25: Home rule petition for regulation of parking on private ways, sponsored by Councillor Winslow
• Ordinance 288-24: Amend MCC Table of Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations to set minimum parking at 0.5 per bedroom for single-family, two-family, three- and four-family, town/row house, and cohousing dwellings
• Current ordinance 12.20.010 and related section 12.12.090 are referenced as targets for amendment

The Rules & Ordinance Committee reviewed Paper 343‑25, which would have the City Council develop a home‑rule petition to regulate parking on private ways. After discussion, a motion to table the order was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Tabled Order 343‑25 home‑rule petition (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed Order 363‑25 proposing a special municipal election on Feb 10 2026 to ask voters about a $5,400,000 real‑estate and personal‑property tax increase. Members also heard presentations on pension funding extensions, health‑insurance savings, and debt reductions, and discussed Chapter 70 funding gaps. No motions on the election or budget measures were adopted; the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hear a presentation on increasing the residential property tax exemption from 30% to 35%. It will vote on amending the code to add a short‑term rental registration requirement and to modify the weights‑and‑measures fee schedule. The body will also consider a mayoral appointment to the Board of Registrars of Voters and may enter executive session to discuss possible litigation strategy under MGL 30A‑21(a)(3).

• Presentation by City Assessor Nathaniel Cramer on raising the residential exemption from 30% to 35%
• Amendment to MCC 12.12 to add a certificate of registration for short‑term rentals (item 278-25)
• Amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (2) to change the weights‑and‑measures fee schedule (item 294-25)
• Confirmation of mayoral appointment of David Camell to the Board of Registrars of Voters (item 369-25)
• Order to possibly go into executive session to discuss litigation strategy under MGL 30A‑21(a)(3) (item 374-25)

The council adopted the short‑term rental ordinance, adding a certificate of registration to the city code, after taking it from the table (unanimous vote). It approved an order to enter executive session to discuss exemption litigation (10‑1 vote). The consent agenda was approved and the meeting minutes were amended and approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned (10‑1 vote).

• Adopted short‑term rental ordinance, adding certificate of registration (unanimous)
• Approved order to enter executive session on exemption litigation (10‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Amended meeting minutes as requested (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑1)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes. Members discussed a proposed $5.4 million tax override, budget challenges, and requested several reports on grants, opioid settlement funds, tax relief, furlough options, economic development, ARPA usage, and cannabis dispensary revenue. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM by unanimous vote.

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will hear a report on the citywide launch of the Do Not Knock Registry and will consider two ordinances to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule and the Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property.

• Police Sergeant Jeffrey Drees to report on Do Not Knock Registry
• Ordinance to amend Department Head Salary Schedule (MCC 2.24.015)
• Ordinance to amend Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property (MCC 1.04.070)

The committee approved the September 30 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Both the ordinance to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule and the ordinance to amend the Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property were tabled by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.

• Approved September 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Department Head Salary Schedule ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property ordinance (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)

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)

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)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review two draft amendments to the City of Malden Code. One amendment revises MCC 9.16 concerning rental unit inspections and proposes a rental registry. The other amendment revises MCC 9.24.010 to update regulations on lead pipes in residential housing. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 9 meeting.

• Draft amendment to MCC 9.16 Rental Units; Inspection Required – proposes a rental registry
• Draft amendment to MCC 9.24.010 Regulation of Lead Pipes in Residential Housing

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It adopted amendments to the rental‑registry ordinance, excluding owner‑occupied homes, and recommended the revised ordinance to the City Council pending departmental review. The committee also approved language changes to the lead‑pipe regulation and added a provision for free water‑lead testing, then recommended that ordinance to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Sep 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted rental‑registry amendment excluding owner‑occupied properties (unanimous)
• Recommended rental‑registry amendment to City Council pending review (unanimous)
• Adopted lead‑pipe regulation amendment replacing "Board of Health" with state/federal references (unanimous)
• Added provision for free lead‑water test upon request (unanimous)
• Recommended lead‑pipe amendment to City Council pending review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider an order to hold a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, with a ballot question to assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes. The council will also discuss borrowing $1,500,000 from HUD for the second phase of the Malden River Works Project, a public hearing on a National Grid pole installation on Waite Street, and amendments to the Department Head Salary Schedule. Additional items include petitions for lodging house renewals and a Class II auto sales petition.

• Order to hold a special municipal election Feb 10 2026 with $5,400,000 tax increase ballot question
• Order to borrow $1,500,000 from HUD for Phase 2 of the Malden River Works Project
• Public hearing on National Grid petition to install a pole on Waite Street
• Amendment to Department Head Salary Schedule effective July 1 2025 (FY2026‑2029)
• Petitions for lodging house renewals at 22 Charles St, 116‑118 Cedar St, 115 Washington St, and Class II auto sales at 455 Ferry St

The council approved its consent agenda. It unanimously granted National Grid’s petition to install a single‑purpose pole on Waite Street with conditions. The body ordered a special municipal election on Feb 10 2026 to vote on a $5.4 M tax override and referred the order to the Finance Committee. It also referred a $1.5 M HUD loan for the Malden River Works Phase 2 to Finance, adopted an executive‑session order (9‑1 vote), and tabled a resolution on the 15 Ferry Street historic‑preservation application.

• Consent agenda approved (11-0)
• National Grid pole petition granted (unanimous)
• Special municipal election order for $5.4 M tax override referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• HUD $1.5 M loan order for River Works Phase 2 referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Executive session order adopted (9-1, 1 excused)
• Department head salary schedule amendment referred to Rules & Ordinance Committee
• Resolution to have CPC reconsider 15 Ferry Street historic preservation tabled
• Short‑term rental ordinance amendment attached (no vote)

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

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

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)

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)

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

The Malden Retirement Board approved routine financial reports, accepted 12 new members, approved survivor benefits for six deceased members, and accepted three withdrawals/transfers. In executive session, the board voted 3-2 to request a new Medical Panel from PERAC for Frederick Wilson's disability application, rather than deny it. The board also reviewed two proposals for legal services RFP, with discussion deferred to the October meeting.

• Accepted August minutes, September expense warrant, August retiree/staff payroll, cash book & reconciliations (unanimous)
• Accepted 12 new members (unanimous)
• Approved survivor benefits for 6 deceased members (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 withdrawals/transfers (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to request new Medical Panel from PERAC for Frederick Wilson disability case
• Deferred review of legal services RFP proposals to October meeting

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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 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)

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 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

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

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to receive a memo from the City Solicitor regarding a possible change to the fee structure for open air parking lots and to draft an ordinance amending MCC 6.08.060 on offsite parking facilities. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from June 24, 2025.

• Review of memo from City Solicitor Alicia McNeil on open air parking lot fee structure
• Draft ordinance to amend MCC 6.08.060 Offsite Parking Facilities
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It accepted the proposed fee structure for open‑air parking lots, also by unanimous vote. Chair Sica will work with Building Commissioner Nelson Miller to draft ordinance language to implement the change.

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee, meeting jointly with the Finance Committee, will consider several items including amendments to the weights and measures fee schedule and traffic supervisors salary schedule, a $60,000 transfer to traffic salaries, and a home rule petition for parking regulations on private ways. They will also revisit tabled papers on a rental unit inspection ordinance and a lead pipe regulation amendment.

• 294-25: Amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (Sale of Goods by Weight, Measure, or Volume) updating fee table
• 340-25: Amendment to MCC 2.24.070 (Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule) effective July 1, 2025
• 341-25: Transfer of $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries
• 343-25: Order to develop a home rule petition for regulating parking on private ways
• 276-25 (tabled): Amendment to MCC 9.16 requiring inspection of rental units

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously recommended amending the city’s weights‑and‑measures fees and updating the traffic supervisors salary schedule. It also approved moving $60,000 from the Salary Reserve to fund traffic salaries. Several draft ordinances were taken off the table and then re‑tabled, and a home‑rule petition was not considered.

• Recommend amendment to Weights and Measures fees (unanimous)
• Recommend amendment to Traffic Supervisors salary schedule (unanimous)
• Transfer $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries (unanimous)
• Take rental registry ordinance off the table (unanimous)
• Table rental registry ordinance (unanimous)
• Take lead pipe ordinance off the table (unanimous)
• Table lead pipe ordinance (unanimous)
• Home rule petition not taken up (no vote)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider authorizing a permit for the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School to use Trafton Park or directing the city solicitor to prevent unpermitted use. The council also plans to amend city codes regarding short-term rentals and traffic supervisor salaries.

• Authorize permit for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School to use Trafton Park
• Amend Code of Malden to add short-term rental registration requirements
• Amend Code of Malden to update traffic supervisor salary schedule
• Transfer $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries
• Public hearing on petition for extended hours at Burger King #922

The Council amended the traffic supervisors salary schedule (Ordinance 340-25) and enrolled it. It also adopted an order transferring $60,000 from the Salary Reserve to traffic salaries (Order 341-25). Several other items were referred or tabled, including a Burger King extended‑hours petition and a permit order for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. All motions cited were carried unanimously or by a 9‑0 vote.

• Petition 349-25 (Burger King 24‑hour hours) referred to License Committee (unanimous)
• Order 350-25 (permit for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School use of Trafton Park) referred to Public Property Committee (unanimous)
• Committee Report 351-25 received and filed (unanimous)
• Ordinance 294-25 (amend MCC 6.12.060) tabled until Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ordinance 340-25 (amend MCC 2.24.070 Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule) enrolled (unanimous)
• Council Rules suspended for purpose of ordaining (9‑0)
• Ordinance 340-25 ordained (9‑0)
• Order 341-25 ($60,000 transferred to Traffic Salaries) adopted (9‑0)

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will receive reports from school leadership and the treasurer. The meeting includes a planned vote to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving complaints against an individual.

• Reports from Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Treasurer
• Executive session regarding personnel complaints

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will meet to approve minutes from past special sessions, hear a superintendent’s report on back-to-school highlights and enrollment, and discuss subcommittee reports. The meeting includes public comment and executive session discussions on collective bargaining strategies with SEIU Local 888 and non-union personnel.

• Approval of June 23, 2025 and August 7, 2025 special session minutes
• Winn Development Company donation (reported by Ms. Spadafora)
• Referral of competency determination to Policy & Procedure Subcommittee (Ms. Rose-Zeiberg)
• Resolution in support of Bill S. 2581 for student learning and mental health (Ms. Spadafora)
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with SEIU Local 888

Board of Registrar of Voters

Election officials will test voting equipment in preparation for the September 16th Preliminary Election. The process begins at 9:00 AM on September 3, 2025, at 215 Pleasant Street, Room 220.

• Testing of voting equipment for the September 16th Preliminary Election

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure changes at Hospital Road and Savin Street and consider a $60,000 transfer for traffic salaries. The body will also review appointments to city commissions and a new Tree Steward Program update.

• Proposed revised layout of Hospital Road and Savin Street involving public rights-of-way
• Transfer of $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries
• Amendment to the Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2025
• Proposed amendment to the permit requirements for canvassers and solicitors
• Discussion on a home rule petition to regulate parking on private ways

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 Malden City Council will consider a revised layout for Hospital Road and Savin Street that involves takings of public right‑of‑way and requires engineering and DPW Commission review. The Council will also amend the traffic supervisors’ salary schedule and move $60,000 from the Salary Reserve to the Traffic Salaries fund. Several mayoral reappointments to the Historical, Disability, and Police Community Advisory Commissions will be confirmed, and a short‑term rental ordinance amendment will be adopted.

• Review and approve the proposed Hospital Road and Savin Street widening and relocation plan (requires takings, Case #23-10).
• Amend MCC 2.24.070 Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule effective July 1 2025.
• Transfer $60,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Traffic Salaries (0010-293-5120).
• Confirm mayoral reappointments for Historical Commission (Inna Babitskaya) and Disability Commission (Kathleen Higgins, Ralph Long) and Police Community Advisory Council (Chloe Cheung, Brittany Torelli).
• Amend MCC 12.12 Use Regulations to add a certificate of registration requirement for short‑term rentals.

The council approved its consent agenda unanimously and confirmed several mayoral reappointments to the Historical, Disability, and Police Community Advisory Commissions. It adopted a home‑rule petition, unanimously, to increase the maximum age for retired police officers serving as special officers from 65 to 70 years. The council also adopted an amended order for the Hospital Road and Savin Street reconfiguration by a 10‑1 voice vote and approved other items such as the Traffic Supervisors salary schedule amendment and a Do‑Not‑Knock ordinance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Confirmed Inna Babitskaya reappointment to Historical Commission (no vote required)
• Confirmed Kathleen Higgins reappointment to Disability Commission (no vote required)
• Confirmed Ralph Long III reappointment to Disability Commission (no vote required)
• Confirmed Chloe Cheung reappointment to Police Community Advisory Council (no vote required)
• Confirmed Brittany Torelli reappointment to Police Community Advisory Council (no vote required)
• Adopted home‑rule petition to raise age limit for retired police special officers – unanimous vote
• Adopted amended Hospital Road and Savin Street reconfiguration order – 10‑1 voice vote (amendment carried unanimously)

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet with city department staff to review the financial effects of the ongoing Republic Services strike. The discussion will cover short- and long-term resource implications and the status of the current collection and disposal contract.

• Financial implications of the Republic Services strike (Item 333-25)
• Review of the current collection and disposal contract

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

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with city staff to discuss the short- and long-term financial implications of the ongoing Republic Services strike, including effects on overall resources and the status of the current collection and disposal contract.

• Discussion of short- and long-term financial implications of the Republic Services strike
• Review of effects on overall city resources
• Update on status of current collection and disposal contract with Republic Services

The Finance Committee reviewed the financial impact of the Republic Services strike on city waste services. The city decided to pause curbside recycling because it could not consistently deploy the needed trucks. Residents are asked to use drop‑off locations for recycling, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:08 PM.

• Paused curbside recycling (city decision)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried 6-0)

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.

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 the city's trash collection and disposal contract and a proposed amendment to the Short Term Rental ordinance.

• Meeting cancelled
• Proposed RFP for trash collection and disposal contract
• Proposed amendment to Short Term Rental ordinance (MCC 12.12)
• Resolve to reconsider 15 Ferry Street preservation application
• Public comment on 15 Ferry Street preservation

The City Council meeting on August 27, 2025 was cancelled. The minutes record that the council adopted a resolve urging the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider the historic preservation application for 15 Ferry Street. The council also amended the city code to add a short‑term rental registration requirement. No vote tallies were provided for these actions.

• Adopted resolve urging CPC to reconsider 15 Ferry Street historic preservation (no vote tally provided)
• Amended code to add short‑term rental registration requirement (no vote tally provided)
• Approved staff meeting with Finance Committee to discuss Republic Services strike impacts (no vote tally provided)

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 Malden Historical Commission will meet to receive status updates on several properties under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance, including buildings at 100 and 57 Hospital Road, 245 Bryant Street, 15 Ferry Street, One Salem Street, 264 Salem Street, and 808 Salem Street. The commission will also discuss the Local Historic District Study Committee and the Community Preservation Committee, and approve meeting minutes.

• Status update for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road (Preferably Preserved, demolition delay ended March 2023, amended April 2023)
• Status update for 245 Bryant Street (Preferably Preserved, demolition delay ended January 2025, amended March 2025)
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street (Preferably Preserved, demolition permit issued March 2024 after earlier withdrawal)
• Status update for One Salem Street (Preferably Preserved, demolition delay ended December 2019, amended January 2020)
• Notice of Intent to Alter at 808 Salem Street (inventoried building, balcony addition and window replacement for four-family dwelling)

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)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board meets to accept prior meeting minutes, process new retirements, approve withdrawals/transfers, and review military buybacks. The board also discusses recent PERAC memos and a request for proposal for legal services.

• Accepts new members: Josephine Rizzo, Xiaomei Chen, Michelle LeBert, Marion Mallett
• Processes retirements for Craig Powers (Option C) and Gloria Rendon (Option B)
• Approves military buybacks totaling $59,967.39
• Reviews PERAC memos and RFP for legal services
• Holds executive session to review PERAC’s remand on Frederick Wilson

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)

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team will meet to review recent and upcoming emergency activations. The body will also receive updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of previous month's emergency management activations
• Review of planned emergency management activations for the upcoming month
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

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.

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting, meet the new Language Access Coordinator, discuss the flu clinic schedule, hear the Director's report, and set the date for the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of July 23, 2025 meeting
• Meet Elena Martinez, Language Access Coordinator
• Discuss flu clinic schedule
• Director's report
• Set date for next meeting

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)

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Malden Police Community Advisory Council will meet to approve past meeting minutes, review outreach activities, hear community feedback, and discuss term limits and reappointments. The agenda includes updates on working group goals and future tabling events.

• Approve June meeting minutes
• Review results from past month's outreach and tabling
• Discuss term limits and reappointments for committee members
• Hear community feedback and Q&A session

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)

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 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)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet on August 16, 2025. The agenda includes one item: the board will consider an objection filed by Jeffrey Allen Donahue to the nomination of Dawn Macklin for the Ward 4 School Committee. No other business is listed.

• Consider objection by Jeffrey Allen Donahue to Dawn Macklin's nomination for Ward 4 School Committee

The Board affirmed that Jeffrey Donahue is a registered Ward 4 voter, that his objection was timely and detailed, and approved redaction of an email chain (4‑1). It confirmed Dawn Macklin's residency at 480 Main St, Apt 429, Ward 4, and then voted 4‑1 to dismiss the case allowing her to stay on the ballot. All motions were decided by roll‑call vote.

• Affirmed Jeffrey Donahue is a registered Ward 4 voter (5‑0)
• Found objection filed within required time (5‑0)
• Found objection contains sufficient detail (5‑0)
• Approved redaction of email chain except authorization paragraph (4‑1)
• Confirmed Dawn Macklin resides in Ward 4, Malden (5‑0)
• Confirmed Dawn Macklin's address is 480 Main St, Apt 429 (5‑0)
• Dismissed case allowing Dawn Macklin to remain on the ballot (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 10 meeting, hear updates from compliance officers, and review three new sign applications for properties at 14 Summer St, 249 Highland Ave, and 90 Highland Ave.

• Review sign application for 14 Summer St (Arrive Malden)
• Review sign application for 249 Highland Ave (Saigon Corner)
• Review sign application for 90 Highland Ave (Salem Five Bank)

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

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining and personnel reports. The agenda includes reviews of bids and reports from various subcommittees.

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

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will hear a presentation and hold a discussion with Public Facilities Director Eric Rubin regarding the Malden City Hall front doors. The commission will also review the National Night Out event and discuss Blue Envelope Legislation.

• Presentation and discussion regarding Malden City Hall front doors
• Recap of National Night Out Event
• Discussion of Blue Envelope Legislation
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District’s Student Grades, Promotion, Graduation Requirements & Student Handbook Subcommittee will meet to discuss proposed changes to the student handbook, program of studies, competency determination guidance, and policy submission processes. All school committee members are invited to attend.

• Discussion of Student Handbook updates
• Review of Program of Studies changes
• Competency Determination Guidance review
• Policy Submission Process updates

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 Malden City Council will decide whether to begin the process to change health insurance benefits under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, Sections 21–23. Council President Amanda Linehan will also announce appointments to the Ad Hoc Library and Code of Conduct Committees. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution regarding the historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street and a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

• Vote on process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21–23
• Resolution to reconsider historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)
• Proposed ordinance to add short-term rental regulations (MCC 12.32.030.E)
• Council President to announce appointments to Ad Hoc Library and Code of Conduct Committees
• Public comment period included in the meeting agenda

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

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will discuss reorganizing the Malden Youth Council for 2025-2026 and scheduling public meetings on a draft short-term rental ordinance. The committee may also vote on amendments to the city code to regulate short-term rentals.

• Proposal to amend MCC 12.12 to add 12.32.030.E for short-term rental registration
• Discussion on reorganizing the Malden Youth Council application procedure
• Schedule for public meetings on the short-term rental draft proposal

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

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B. The body will also consider a short-term rental ordinance and the preservation of a building at 15 Ferry Street.

• Order 320-25: Vote on changing health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21 through 23
• Item 278-25: Proposed ordinance adding certificate of registration for short term rentals to MCC 12.12
• Resolve 99-24: Reconsideration of historic preservation application for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)
• Appointments to the Ad Hoc Library and Code of Conduct Committees

The City Council adopted an order to start the process of changing health insurance benefits by negotiating to join the State Group Insurance Commission, passing the motion 8-1. The council also established ad hoc Library and Code of Conduct committees with designated chairs and members. Minutes for the June 10, 17, and 24 meetings were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted order to begin negotiations to join State Group Insurance Commission (8-1)
• Approved minutes for June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes for June 17, 2025 adding "million" after $1.2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Established Ad Hoc Library Committee – Chair Winslow, Vice Chair Taylor, members Linehan and Condon
• Established Ad Hoc Code of Conduct Committee – Chair McDonald, Vice Chair Colon Hayes, members Crowe and Sica
• Received Finance Committee report on health plan negotiation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will discuss reorganizing the application procedure for the Malden Youth Council for the 2025‑2026 year. The committee will also review a schedule for public meetings on the draft short‑term rental proposal. Additionally, the committee will consider an amendment to the City Code adding a Certificate of Registration requirement for short‑term rentals, sponsored by Chair Karen Colon Hayes.

• Reorganize application procedure for Malden Youth Council 2025‑2026
• Schedule public meetings on Short Term Rental draft proposal
• Proposed amendment to City Code §12.12 adding §12.32.030.E Certificate of Registration for Short Term Rentals (sponsored by Karen Colon Hayes)

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss updates to the SY26 Student and Family Handbook and a revised SY26 school calendar. The meeting includes a review of a donation from Stoneham Bank and an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Stoneham Bank donation
• SY26 Student and Family Handbook update
• Revised SY26 School Calendar
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with Malden Education Association Units A, B and C

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss city business and vote on a specific order. The primary action is determining whether to begin the process of changing health insurance benefits.

• Vote on Order 320-25 regarding health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21 through 23

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet with Bilingual Elections Coordinator Anna Tse. The board will review a presentation of transliterated names for first-time candidates to meet requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022.

• Review of transliterated names for candidates including Mohammad Abu-Taha, Amy E. Abushanab, Abeer A. Annab, Solomon Davidoff, Bryn Garrity, Kimberly Marie Gillette, Michelle A. Luong, and Katzia Marie Small
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

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)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Commission will meet to review previous meeting votes and introduce Joshua Santiago as a new employee. The body will also discuss various senior programs and a resource sheet.

• Appointment of Joshua Santiago to replace Maryann Seager at commission meetings
• Reports on programs including Cinderella Party, Farmer’s Market coupons, Blood Drive, and MassHealth workshop
• Review of resource sheet

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 Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars will hear a presentation from bilingual elections coordinator Anna Tse on transliterated names of first‑time candidates. The discussion is to ensure compliance with Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. No other actions are listed.

• Presentation of transliterated candidate names by Anna Tse
• Compliance check with Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022

The Board approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes 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 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved seven candidate name transliterations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an order (320-25) to vote on whether to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under state law (M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21-23). The meeting also includes approval of June 10, 2025 minutes and other business. This item could lead to adjustments in municipal employee health coverage.

• Order 320-25: Vote on whether to begin process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21-23
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025 (item 325-25)

The committee approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend favorably to the City Council the order to begin discussions on joining the Group Insurance Commission under MGL 32B sections 21‑23. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended favorably to City Council to engage in GIC health insurance process (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission will meet virtually to discuss potential PILOT/tax agreements and amendments to the FY 2026 budget. The body will also review previous discussions regarding PILOT payments and signage for River's Edge.

• Discussion of potential PILOT/Tax Agreement
• Amendment of FY 2026 Budget
• Discussion of PILOT payments
• River's Edge signage

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an election for its chair and review reports from the Director. The meeting also includes introductions for the Senior Center and Team Enrichment Center program coordinators.

• Election of Board of Health chair
• Introduction of Mikeneil Paul, Senior Center Program Coordinator
• Introduction of Catherine MacMullin, Team Enrichment Center Coordinator
• Approval of June 18, 2025, meeting minutes

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 will review the De Burlo 2025 Q1 Investment Performance and the budget through Q2 2025. The meeting includes processing new members, retirement applications, and fund withdrawals or transfers.

• De Burlo 2025 Q1 Investment Performance presentation
• Robert O’Brien laid off time makeup of $5,128.63
• Retirement applications for Virginia Fontana, Paula Gillette, and Erik Israelson
• Review of budget and staff compensation through Q2 2025
• Executive session regarding Frederick Wilson and Thomas Angelo

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)

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team will review previous and upcoming emergency activations. The body will discuss grant programs and receive reports from city departments including police, fire, and public health.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Department reports from Fire, Police, DPW, and Public Health

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Council will review updates from working groups and community outreach. Members will brainstorm a program agenda for an upcoming public forum.

• Comparison of Use of Force Data by city
• Results from outreach and tabling
• Planning for a public forum program agenda

Massport Community Advisory Committee

Massport and the FAA are hosting an information session regarding the Runway 27 End Safety Area (RSA) Improvements Project at Boston Logan International Airport. The session will cover the project's purpose, schedule, and temporary impacts.

• Installation of an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) using crushable concrete blocks
• Full 24/7 closure of Runway 9/27 for 75 days starting September 2, 2025
• Second 75-day closure beginning after July 1, 2026
• Expansion of RSA to 306 feet wide, extending approximately 650 feet from the Runway 27 threshold
• Construction of a pile-supported concrete deck extending 450 feet over water

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to review sign design applications for two specific locations. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design review for T Mobile at 159 Centre Street
• Sign design review for Mystic Valley Charter School at 721 Salem Street

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

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet remotely to hear presentations from the Massachusetts Office on Disability. The body will discuss accessibility updates for City Hall, Malden Public Schools, and the Malden Library.

• Presentation by Allan Motenko and Jeff Dougan of the Massachusetts Office on Disability
• Update on Main entrance accessibility to City Hall
• Discussion on ADA Improvement Grant list for schools
• ADA and Guide Dog Training Event for Malden businesses
• Disability Pride Bird Walk Event on July 12, 2025

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit request to allow an adult day health center to occupy 19,576 square feet at 54 Broadway in the Highway Business zoning district. The board will also receive status updates on community preservation, master planning, and open space activities.

• Public hearing on special permit for adult day health center at 54 Broadway (19,576 SF)
• Status updates from Community Preservation Committee, Master Planning Activities, and Open Space & Recreation Plan

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)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The commission will receive updates on the cannabis industry, existing operations, and open licenses. The meeting includes reports on regulatory updates, host community agreements, and a report from the Police Chief.

• Industry updates from Diana Jeong and Deano Summers
• Updates on existing operations and open licenses from Nelson Miller
• Host community agreement and regulatory updates from Ron Hogan
• Report of Police Chief Glenn Cronin

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)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will meet virtually to review minutes from previous meetings and discuss new business. The agenda includes a recap of Malden Pride and Juneteenth events and a follow-up regarding 28 Wolcott St.

• Discussion of National Night Out
• Recap of Malden Pride and Juneteenth events
• Follow-up on 28 Wolcott St

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Climate Action & Sustainability Commission will discuss the process for adding agenda items and how to handle deliberations. The body will also review themes from the MAPC to select 2-3 key initiatives for the first year of implementation.

• Discussion on process for adding items to future meeting agendas
• Determination of deliberation methods for group votes and decisions
• Definition of success metrics for the end of year 1
• MAPC report on key themes for Year 1 implementation
• Selection of 2-3 key initiatives to focus on for 2025

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

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will meet to approve a drain layer request and two curb cuts. The body will also hold a series of scheduled water abatement appointments and review two special requests for installations in the city.

• Drain layer request: Duffy Excavation, 14 Huntley St., Braintree, MA
• Curb cuts at 155 Main Street and 19 Sheridan Street
• Water abatement appointments for 18 different addresses
• Request for Lions Club Eyeglass Box near 702 Salem Street
• Request for a memorial bench and plaque at Bell Rock Park

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

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the new fiscal year budget and instructor quotes. The body will also discuss new programming and the start of a new staff member, Joshua Santiago.

• New fiscal year budget and instructor quotes
• Staffing update regarding Joshua Santiago
• New Latin class
• MVES BBQ
• Senior Games and CHA workshops

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

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 discuss the project scope and a draft application for citizen members.

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

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will determine the significance of proposed alterations to four inventoried buildings. The body will also receive status updates on several properties previously designated as Preferably Preserved.

• Proposed porch replacement at 490 Highland Avenue
• Proposed ADA accessibility stair replacement at 264 Salem Street
• Proposed balcony addition and window replacement at 808 Salem Street
• Proposed brick repointing and lintel replacement at 54-72 Summer Street
• Status updates for properties at 245 Bryant Street, 15 Ferry Street, One Salem Street, and 57 & 100 Hospital Road

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)

Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability

The Commission will appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss the current status of Climate Action Plan (CAP) strategies and establish processes for future agendas and voting.

• Assignment of Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary roles
• Review of CAP implementation examples by MAPC
• Discussion on year one success metrics
• Establishment of process for adding items to future agendas
• Determination of deliberation process for group votes

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.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for a property at 245 Bryant Street. The proposal seeks to convert a nonconforming property into a three-story multifamily dwelling.

• Public hearing for Permit Application #CMID-069419-2024 at 245 Bryant Street to construct 35 Affordable Housing Units
• Status updates on Community Preservation Committee
• Status updates on Master Planning Activities
• Status updates on Open Space & Recreation Plan

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

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The commission will meet virtually to discuss PILOT payments and River's Edge signage. The body is scheduled to vote on the approval of the FY 26 Budget.

• Vote to approve FY 26 Budget
• Discussion of PILOT payments
• Discussion of River's Edge signage
• Vote to accept June 10, 2025 minutes

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)

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team will review previous and upcoming emergency activations. The body will also receive updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of emergency management activations for the previous and upcoming months
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

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

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to review pre-applications and provide updates on the CPC Plan and Forest Dale Cemetery. The body will also discuss program guidelines for housing assistance for elder adults and hold committee elections.

• Program guidelines for housing assistance for elder adults
• Forest Dale Cemetery update
• CPC Plan update
• CPC Pre-Applications
• CPC Elections

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 License Committee will meet to consider several new and renewal petitions for business operations and transportation services. The body will also review minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Petition 270-25: Extended hours for McDonald’s at 114 Broadway (7 days, 24 hours)
• Petition 293-25: New pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry at 664 Salem Street
• Petition 300-25: New livery company license for Bravo Mike LLC at 43 Upham Street
• Petition 301-25: New livery driver license for Balmore Miranda Quezada
• Petition 292-25: Taxi driver license renewal for Louis Ojukwu

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 will discuss several proposed amendments to the City Code. Key items include changes to minimum off-street parking requirements and new regulations for rental unit inspections.

• Proposed change to off-street parking requirements to 0.5 spaces per bedroom for various dwelling types (288-24)
• Proposed requirement for rodent control at non-owner-occupied properties with 3 or more units (388-24)
• Proposed creation of a 'Do Not Knock Registry' for canvassers and solicitors (215-25)
• Proposed amendments to rental unit inspection requirements (276-25)
• Proposed amendments to the regulation of lead pipes in residential housing (277-25)

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)

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a new utility pole installation on Eastern Ave and consider several license petitions.

• Vote on changing health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21-23
• Public hearing for National Grid to install a pole on Eastern Ave for 1130 Eastern Ave
• Proposed ordinance to add a 'Do Not Knock Registry' for canvassers and solicitors
• License petition for McDonald's at 114 Broadway to operate 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Proposed ordinance regarding Certificate of Registration for Short Term Rentals

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)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss several proposed amendments to the City Code. These include changes to residential parking requirements, waste management, and rental unit inspections.

• 288-24: Proposed parking minimum of 0.5 spaces per bedroom for various dwelling types
• 388-24: Proposed requirement for rodent control at non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units
• 215-25: Proposed addition of a 'Do Not Knock Registry' for canvassers and solicitors
• 276-25: Proposed amendments to rental unit inspection requirements (MCC 9.16)
• 277-25: Proposed amendments to lead pipe regulations in residential housing (MCC 9.24.010)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously took the No‑Knock Ordinance (paper 215-25) off the table, approved amendments to the ordinance, and recommended the amended ordinance favorably to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• 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)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to consider several new and renewal petitions for business and driver licenses. The body will review requests for extended hours, pawnbroker licensing, and livery and taxi operations.

• Petition 270-25: Extended hours (24 hours, 7 days) for McDonald’s at 114 Broadway
• Petition 293-25: New pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry at 664 Salem Street
• Petition 300-25: New livery company license for Bravo Mike LLC at 43 Upham Street
• Petition 301-25: New livery driver license for Balmore Miranda Quezada
• Petition 317-25: New taxi driver license for Sophia Pepper

The committee approved the May 27 minutes and unanimously recommended several license petitions to the City Council, including a 24‑hour drive‑thru for McDonald’s. All petitions were approved except the Bravo Mike LLC livery company, which passed with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 24/7 McDonald’s drive‑thru license (unanimous)
• Recommended taxi driver Louis Ojukwu license (unanimous)
• Recommended pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry (unanimous)
• Recommended livery company Bravo Mike LLC license (3-0)
• Recommended livery driver Balmore Miranda Quezada license (unanimous)
• Recommended taxi driver Sophia Pepper license (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on whether to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under state law. The council will hold a public hearing on a National Grid petition to install a pole on Eastern Avenue. Committee reports include recommendations on license renewals and a proposed 'Do Not Knock Registry' amendment. Tabled items include a short-term rental ordinance and a historic preservation resolution for 15 Ferry Street.

• Vote to initiate health insurance benefit change process under M.G.L. c. 32B
• Public hearing on National Grid new pole at 1130 Eastern Avenue
• Committee reports: McDonald's 24-hour hours, taxi/livery renewals, Do Not Knock Registry amendment
• Tabled: Short-term rental ordinance amendment (MCC 12.12)
• Tabled: Historic preservation resolution for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)

The council granted National Grid’s petition to install a new pole on Eastern Avenue, adding conditions that the engineer be notified when Dig Safe is alerted and that streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works (8‑1 voice vote). The council also referred the health‑insurance benefits review to the Finance Committee, approved the amendment to the canvasser and solicitor permit ordinance, and filed several business petitions, including a 24‑hour McDonald’s and various taxi and livery licenses. All motions passed unanimously except the pole vote, where one councilor dissented.

• Poet Laureate appointment placed on file (unanimous)
• National Grid pole petition on Eastern Ave granted with conditions (8‑1 voice vote)
• Health‑insurance benefits process order referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Council President’s communication received and filed (unanimous)
• Standing Committee on License reports received and filed (unanimous)
• Business petitions (McDonald’s 24‑hour, taxi driver renewal, pawnbroker, livery company, livery driver, taxi driver) granted (unanimous)
• Ordinance amending canvasser and solicitor permit requirement approved and enrolled (unanimous)
• National Grid pole petition at Eastern Ave & Lisbon St taken off table and granted with conditions (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct a superintendent evaluation and approve the SY26 Handbook and Program of Studies. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy regarding the Malden Education Association Units A, B, and C.

• Superintendent Evaluation
• Approval of SY26 Handbook & Program of Studies
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation with Malden Education Association Units A, B and C

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold public hearings to consider four requests for variances from city codes. These petitions involve sign control and intensity regulations including setbacks and lot size.

• Petition 25-005: Sign control variance for 361 Main St.
• Petition 25-006: Front setback/stairs variance for 35 Hazelwood St.
• Petition 25-007: Retaining wall setback variance for 58 Murray Hill Rd.
• Petition 25-008: Side setback and lot size variance for 875 Main St./3 Forest St.

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)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review the draft FY25 financial statement by Roselli & Clark and a draft GASB report. The board will also process new memberships and a retirement application for Diane O’Connor.

• Retirement application for Diane O’Connor (MPS Paraprofessional)
• Military buyback request for Cameron Selfridge (4 years)
• Review of FY25 Draft Financial Statement by Roselli & Clark
• Review of draft GASB Report
• Medical panel review for Thomas Angelo in executive session