Council orders citywide residential parking program
Malden City Council approved Order 262-26 to direct development of a citywide residential parking program. Sponsored by Councillors Ari Taylor, Chris Simonelli, and Jadeane Sica, the May 12 vote was unanimous, following discussion of parking inequities and potential municipal revenue.
City Council · Meeting of May 12, 2026
Malden City Council approved Order 262-26 to direct development of a citywide residential parking program. Sponsored by Councillors Ari Taylor, Chris Simonelli, and Jadeane Sica, the May 12 vote was unanimous, following discussion of parking inequities and potential municipal revenue. Councillor Ryan O'Malley cited prior failed attempts; Councillor Taylor emphasized the program's potential to address parking equity concerns.
The council unanimously referred Order 263-26, amending home occupation and residential kitchen fee provisions, to joint Economic Development and Rules & Ordinance Committees. In separate action, the Council voted 7-2 to enter executive session regarding litigation with Benevolent Botanicals LLC.
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