Malden Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Council votes 8-0 for Encore strike support

From Malden News

• Council takes up support for Encore strike workers The Malden City Council took up a resolution backing striking Encore Boston Harbor workers, with Councilor O'Malley arguing the casino's license was conditioned on pro-labor commitments the company has "abandoned." The same session also opened new financial frameworks for the city's trash collection program and reserves.Malden News
• Construction starts on affordable housing at 213 Main Asian Community Development Corporation has begun preliminary sitework on a 20-unit income-restricted housing development at 213 Main Street, with completion expected in spring 2028.Malden News
• Malden awarded $425,000 grant for Linden Park Malden has been awarded a $425,000 state grant to renovate the Linden Park Playground, Mayor Gary Christenson announced Oct. 21, with construction expected to start in summer 2027.Malden News
• Ascension Self Defense opens on Pleasant Street Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed Ascension Self Defense to its new location at 75 Pleasant Street, where owner and instructor Jordan Howard offers Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai classes for children and adults.Malden News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• Malden Catholic hosts Swampscott in field hockey Malden Catholic's junior varsity field hockey team hosts Swampscott in a non-conference game on Friday, Oct. 23, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 p.m.: Haunted Woods returns to Main Street The city's Haunted Woods event returns to 1087 Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.Town of Malden
• Sun, Oct 25, 1:30 p.m.: Trunk or Treat set for Bike Kitchen Sunday Malden's Trunk or Treat event takes place at the Bike Kitchen, 158 Canal St., on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Town of Malden
• Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 p.m.: Bats in the City film screens Sunday Creative CNTRL Studio at 41 Lebanon Street hosts a screening of "Bats in the City!" on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.Town of Malden
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Monday on Pleasant Street The Malden Cultural Council meets Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 215 Pleasant St., first floor.Town of Malden

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