Council refers Open Meeting Law complaint to Legal Department
Malden City Council referred an Open Meeting Law complaint to the Legal Department. The complaint, filed by resident Bruce Friedman on April 7, related to Executive Session posting procedures. The referral motion passed 9-0, with Councillor Ryan O'Malley voting present.
City Council · Meeting of April 14, 2026
Malden City Council referred an Open Meeting Law complaint to the Legal Department. The complaint, filed by resident Bruce Friedman on April 7, related to Executive Session posting procedures. The referral motion passed 9-0, with Councillor Ryan O'Malley voting present.
The Council unanimously approved draft executive session minutes and voted 8-2 to proceed into Executive Session regarding pending litigation involving Benevolent Botanicals and Dris Corporation challenges to the city's marijuana ordinance. City Solicitor Alicia McNeil noted the city has until April 22 to respond to a Benevolent Botanicals motion for clarification.
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Source: the City Council meeting of April 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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