Council Refers FY2027 Budget; Approves Two National Grid Petitions
The Malden City Council referred the FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee on April 28, with a public hearing June 2 and final vote by June 9. Councillor Carey McDonald noted the council has 45 days to act on the appropriation order.
City Council · Meeting of April 28, 2026
MALDEN — The Malden City Council referred the FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee on April 28, with a public hearing June 2 and final vote by June 9. Councillor Carey McDonald noted the council has 45 days to act on the appropriation order. The council voted 9-1 to authorize the Legal Department to respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint, with Councillor Ryan O'Malley dissenting.
The council granted two National Grid petitions for underground conduits on Main Street at 204 Main Street and 213 Main Street, each with conditions requiring engineer notification and street restoration. A third National Grid petition for 1100 Main Street was tabled pending design discussions with the property owner.
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