City Council mandates minimum five marijuana retail licenses
The Malden City Council voted unanimously May 19 to amend municipal code guaranteeing a minimum of five marijuana retailer licenses will be made available in the city, adding language to state licensing requirements.
City Council · Meeting of May 19, 2026
MALDEN — The Malden City Council voted unanimously May 19 to amend municipal code guaranteeing a minimum of five marijuana retailer licenses will be made available in the city, adding language to state licensing requirements. Council also unanimously confirmed Paul Myers of Medford as Director of Public Works for a three-year term expiring April 22, 2030. In addition, the council approved National Grid's petition to install underground electrical facilities on 1100 Main Street, conditioning approval on landscaping buffers and final Ward Councillor review, and granted numerous business license and permit renewals.
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