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 "city": "Malden",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofmalden/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Malden Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Malden Housing Authority to approve bills, invoices, and contracts",
   "summary": "The Malden Housing Authority will hold a hybrid regular board meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contracts. The agenda includes a review of charitable requests, correspondence, and capital project documentation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-4353",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to address Open Meeting Law violation by Councillor Colon Hayes",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss an Attorney General determination that Councillor Colon Hayes violated the Open Meeting Law regarding a Voke School committee vacancy. The Council must release deliberative communications as ordered by the AGO. No other substantive business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofmalden/meetings/2026/7/5980_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofmalden/meetings/2026/7/5980_M_City_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5980&GID=360&G=BF779753-A351-4062-970D-C3B9AD26FDFB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs and Educational, Religious & Child Care Facility Uses",
   "headline": "Committee to review two basement accessory dwelling unit applications",
   "summary": "The Site Plan Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider site plan approval for two proposed accessory dwelling units. Both projects involve constructing units in the basements of existing single-family homes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-4363",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board discusses housing amendments and land subdivisions",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding multifamily dwelling permits at Florence Street and Main Street. The meeting also includes a discussion on subdividing multiple parcels into five lots and an advisory recommendation for a new 7-story building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4361",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Appeal",
   "headline": "F.W. Webb seeks variance for oversized wall sign at 869 Eastern Ave.",
   "summary": "The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 to decide on two petitions: a variance request from F.W. Webb Company for a wall sign exceeding size limits at 869 Eastern Ave, and a request from Franz Marenghi to revise a condition of a 2001 variance at 134-136 Wyoming Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4355",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Police Community Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Council to discuss e-bike and e-scooter safety, hold elections",
   "summary": "The Police Community Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting including discussion of e-bike and e-scooter safety, elections for council positions, and updates from working groups. The council will also consider approving June meeting minutes and gather community feedback.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4364",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Public Works Commission",
   "headline": "Public Works Commission to hold water abatement hearings",
   "summary": "The Public Works Commission is meeting to conduct scheduled water abatement hearings for 13 specific properties. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-4359",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Sign Design Review Committee",
   "headline": "Sign design review for 5 businesses including Flyra Aesthetics and BentoGo",
   "summary": "The Sign Design Review Committee will review applications for new or modified signs at five locations in Malden. They will also hear updates from compliance officers and approve previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-4354",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Disability Commission",
   "headline": "Disability Commission to review MOD grant, Vision 2026 framework, and MBTA accessibility",
   "summary": "The Malden Disability Commission will discuss updates on current projects including the Lions Club collaboration, MOD Grant, and a recap of Juneteenth tabling. Commissioners will also review the Vision 2026 framework covering transportation, education, health, employment, religion, policy, and housing. New business includes discussion of MBTA accessibility and representation on the UMA board. The meeting includes public comment and scheduling of future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-4358",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-4360",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability",
   "headline": "Commission to finalize annual progress report and communication plan",
   "summary": "The Malden Climate Action & Sustainability Commission will hold a working session to complete the annual progress report and develop a communications, distribution, and translation plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Energy Coach Program, rain barrel program, Bloomberg YCAF grant, and a Malden River event. No votes on ordinances or contracts are expected.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4356",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission",
   "headline": "New housing complaint at 13 Albion St to be reviewed",
   "summary": "The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will hear a new complaint regarding 13 Albion St and discuss updates to the city's fair housing plan and educational brochure. The board will also recap recent community events including Juneteenth and Malden Pride, and plan for National Night Out. The meeting will be held virtually due to the city's COVID-19 executive order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4357",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Malden Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Board will approve routine bills, contracts, and capital project invoices.",
   "summary": "This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a routine board meeting. The authority will review and approve prior minutes, standard invoices, and capital project requisitions. No specific rezonings, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-4346",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Malden Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Housing Authority board to approve routine bills, contracts, policies",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Malden Housing Authority board. The board will vote on approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders. They will also review charitable requests, correspondence, and training offerings. The meeting is hybrid, held in person and via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-4337",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Council on Aging reviews senior programs, gym renovation, and commission reappointments",
   "summary": "The commission will review last month's meeting notes and vote on posting the summary. Members will discuss staffing changes for the new fiscal year and update the group on upcoming senior programs. The agenda also covers the process for commission reappointments and sets the date for the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-4352",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works",
   "headline": "Committee to review funding and costs for Malden River Works Salt Shed & Boathouse",
   "summary": "The Municipal Building Committee will discuss cost estimate details for the Salt Shed and Boathouse project. The meeting includes a discussion with Ron Hogan regarding current and future project funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-4350",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Emergency Management Team",
   "headline": "Emergency management team to review past and planned activations, discuss grant",
   "summary": "This meeting will review any emergency management activations from the past month and discuss planned activations for the upcoming month. Members will also receive an update on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) team and discuss the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). Departmental reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities will be heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-4351",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission",
   "headline": "DMS Trinity special permit transfer and new regulations",
   "summary": "The commission will discuss a special permit transfer for DMS Trinity and proposed associated regulations. They will also receive updates on Benevolent Botanicals, DRIS, and changes to the FY27 budget. An updated ordinance on license limits will be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-4341",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Cemetery Trustees",
   "headline": "Malden Cemetery Trustees to discuss burial exemptions and special allowances",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and conduct general cemetery business. The primary point of discussion will center on burial exemptions and special allowances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-4336",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-4336",
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "School Committee",
   "headline": "School Committee to discuss tuition increase and new job descriptions",
   "summary": "The Malden School Committee will meet to approve minutes, warrants, and grants, and to discuss the tuition increase for the Early Learning Center and new job descriptions. The meeting will also include an executive session regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-4349",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on rewriting inclusionary zoning ordinance",
   "summary": "The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on amending a special permit for 36 Charles Street and consider a major rewrite of the inclusionary zoning ordinance. Several other ordinance changes and election-related orders are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofmalden/meetings/2026/6/5972_A_City_Council_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5972&GID=360&G=BF779753-A351-4062-970D-C3B9AD26FDFB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "License Committee",
   "headline": "License Committee reviews parking renewals and new business petitions",
   "summary": "The committee will consider several petitions including extended hours for a restaurant, new pool table licenses, and livery service registrations. It also includes renewal requests for outdoor parking spaces at Eastern Avenue, Florence Street, and Madison Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofmalden/meetings/2026/6/5977_A_License_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5977&GID=360&G=BF779753-A351-4062-970D-C3B9AD26FDFB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Rules & Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "Malden committee to reduce cannabis commission, raise building permit fee to $18",
   "summary": "The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider four ordinance amendments: reducing the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission to three members, cutting the Cemetery Trustees from five to three over time, redefining the Emergency Management Board's composition and oversight, and increasing building permit fees from $16 to $18. These changes are sponsored by Councillor Winslow and will likely be voted on at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofmalden/meetings/2026/6/5978_A_Rules___Ordinance_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5978&GID=360&G=BF779753-A351-4062-970D-C3B9AD26FDFB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee",
   "headline": "Discussion of a proposed short-term rental registration ordinance",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss a tabled ordinance regarding short-term rental regulations. This proposal seeks to amend the City Code to include requirements for certificates of registration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofmalden/meetings/2026/6/5969_A_Community_Engagement___Inclusion_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5969&GID=360&G=BF779753-A351-4062-970D-C3B9AD26FDFB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on marijuana retailer special permit at 36 Charles St",
   "summary": "The City Council holds a public hearing on DMS Trinity LLC's petition to amend, reissue, or transfer a special permit for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street in the Industrial 2 zoning district. The hearing will consider whether to transfer the rights to a different entity.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-4318",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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