Malden roundup: Council weighs zoning overhaul, tree removals, and cannabis permit transfer; Licensing Board approves one-day liquor license
The Malden Licensing Board approved a one-day liquor license for Granite Coast Brewing of Peabody, Massachusetts, in a 3-0 vote on June 23. That was the only formal decision recorded in official minutes among a busy week of city meetings, most of which have agendas posted but minutes not yet published.
Cemetery Trustees reappoint officers, accept financial reports
The Cemetery Board of Trustees met June 24 and voted unanimously to reappoint James Tuxbury as President and Sheila Fermano as Secretary. The board accepted the Treasurer's report showing $13,178.29 in perpetual care income and the Superintendent's report on burials and cemetery work. Trustees tabled approval of April meeting minutes until the next meeting and postponed discussion of a proposed bench project.
City Council set for zoning, fees, and cannabis commission changes
The City Council had a full agenda June 23, though minutes are not yet published. Items scheduled for action or discussion included:
- A public hearing on transferring a special permit for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street, parcel ID #062 239 910. DMS Trinity LLC filed the petition on behalf of Charles Street Realty Trust 2020; the permit was originally granted in Case #77-25.
- A proposed amendment to the inclusionary zoning ordinance (MCC 12.12.300).
- A building permit fee increase from $16 to $18.
- A reduction of the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission from five members to three.
- Orders for the 2026 election cycle covering early voting, polling locations, and police details.
Separately, the Economic Development Committee and Rules & Ordinance Committee held a joint meeting to discuss Mayor Christenson's proposed Economic Development Package (Item 256-26), including amendments to sign control, use tables, medical center definitions, and nonconforming uses. The committees also reviewed a Commercial Street economic and zoning analysis (Item 257-26). No formal votes by the full council were anticipated.
The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee discussed a proposed amendment to MCC Chapter 12 requiring registration certificates for short-term rentals, sponsored by Councillor Hayes. No formal votes were expected at that session.
Tree Warden to hear removal requests for seven shade trees
A public hearing was scheduled June 22 on the proposed removal of seven public shade trees: two honey locusts at 99 C Crystal Street, one honey locust at 205 Maplewood Street, one Bradford pear and two green ash trees at 551 Lynn Street, and one northern red oak at 306 Highland Avenue. Residents could submit written objections before the hearing.
License Committee reviews business permits
The License Committee considered several petitions June 23, including a new pool table permit for Top Pools, Inc. at 77 Exchange Street; extended hours from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. for El Mexsal at 97 Medford Street; new livery company and driver permits for Luxury Fleet, LLC at 9 Constance Street; and parking lot renewals for AGM Auto Sales at 135 Eastern Ave and United Properties at 25 Florence St and 29 Madison St.
Site plan reviews and school business
The Site Plan Review Committee held public hearings 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 School Committee's Policy Subcommittee discussed an update to the district's Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. The full School Committee was scheduled to consider Early Learning Center tuition increases, new job descriptions, and June 2026 warrants.
Coming up
- **July 7 — Malden Housing Authority** (hybrid, in person and Zoom): Routine approval of bills, contracts, capital project invoices, and charitable requests.
- **July 9 — Sign Design Review Committee**: Reviews for five businesses including Flyra Aesthetics at 134 Pleasant Street and BentoGo at 475 Ferry Street.
- **July 15 — Board of Appeal**: Public hearing on F.W. Webb Company's variance request for a wall sign exceeding 40 square feet at 869 Eastern Ave, and a request from Franz Marenghi to revise a condition of a 2001 variance at 134-136 Wyoming Ave.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Malden roundup: Cemetery board reappoints officers, City Council weighs zoning changes
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