Malden roundup: Cemetery board reappoints officers, City Council weighs zoning changes

The Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees reappointed its president and secretary and accepted a treasurer's report showing $13,178.29 in perpetual care income during its June 24 meeting, one of the few meetings in the past two weeks to produce an official vote. Meanwhile, city council committees discussed an overhaul of inclusionary zoning, permit fee increases, and tree removals, though most meetings remained in the discussion stage without final action.

Cemetery Trustees

Trustees voted unanimously to reappoint James Tuxbury as president and Sheila Fermano as secretary. They accepted the treasurer's report of $13,178.29 in perpetual care income and the superintendent's report on burials and cemetery maintenance. Approval of April meeting minutes was tabled to the next meeting, and discussion of a proposed bench project was postponed. (Meeting of June 24)

City Council

Several council committees met on June 23, but no formal minutes were published. Agendas indicate the full council and its subcommittees considered a range of high-impact items:

• An amendment to the inclusionary zoning ordinance (MCC 12.12.300).
• Increasing building permit fees from $16 to $18.
• Restructuring the Cannabis Licensing Commission from five to three members.
• A public hearing on transferring a special permit for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street.
• The License Committee reviewed new pool tables at Top Pools, Inc., extended hours for El Mexsal, and livery permits for Luxury Fleet, LLC.
• A joint economic development meeting discussed Mayor Christenson’s Economic Development Package, Commercial Street zoning analysis, and sign control amendments.
• The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee debated a proposed short-term rental registration ordinance.

Tree Hearings

The Tree Warden held a public hearing on June 22 to consider removal of seven public shade trees: two honey locusts at 99 C Crystal Street, one honey locust at 205 Maplewood Street, a bradford pear and two green ash trees at 551 Lynn Street, and a northern red oak at 306 Highland Ave. Written objections were accepted ahead of the hearing. Minutes were not yet published.

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee met June 22 to discuss an update to the district’s Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. The full School Committee will meet to consider a tuition increase for the Early Learning Center, new job descriptions, and approval of the bullying prevention plan. That meeting also includes an executive session for non-union contract negotiations. (Agenda only)

Other Board Actions

• The Licensing Board voted 3-0 on June 23 to approve a one-day liquor license for Granite Coast Brewing of Peabody.
• The Site Plan Review Committee held public hearings June 23 on three accessory dwelling unit applications: a first-floor ADU at 368 Ferry Street, a second-floor ADU in a new detached garage at 585 Highland Ave, and a basement ADU at 27 Church Street.
• The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission on June 24 discussed the DMS Trinity special permit transfer, new regulations, and updates on several licensees.

Coming up

• **July 7 – Malden Housing Authority:** The board will hold hybrid meetings to approve bills, capital project invoices, charitable requests, and contracts. No public hearings are scheduled.
• **July 9 – Sign Design Review Committee:** The committee will review sign applications for five businesses, including Flyra Aesthetics at 134 Pleasant Street, BentoGo at 475 Ferry Street, and Main Street Smoke Shop at 507A Main Street.
• **July 15 – Board of Appeal:** A public hearing will address F.W. Webb Company’s variance request for an oversized wall sign at 869 Eastern Ave., and Franz Marenghi’s request to revise a condition of a 2001 variance at 134-136 Wyoming Ave.

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.