Historical Commission delegates authority to city planner
Malden Historical Commission authorized city planner to make significance determinations for non-inventoried properties under demolition delay ordinance.
Historical Commission · Meeting of June 15, 2026
Malden Historical Commission authorized city planner to make significance determinations for non-inventoried properties under demolition delay ordinance. Chair Inna Babitskaya led unanimous five-zero votes to delegate authority to City Planner Michelle A. Romero and to resend a letter to city planning officials requesting information about proposed ordinance amendments.
The commission reviewed status updates on seven properties under demolition review, including the demolished 1100 Main Street, where commissioners discussed revised historical signage text. The commission also discussed launching a historical preservation program in partnership with Malden High School's History and Social Studies Department.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of June 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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