Malden Morning Brief, Oct. 30: City secures $11 million for housing

From Malden News

• Committee tables inclusionary zoning incentives proposal Malden's Rules & Ordinance Committee weighed a proposal to amend the city's inclusionary zoning code after Building Commissioner Nelson Miller warned it could conflict with existing rules, while City Planner Michelle Romero cited new data on vehicle ownership rates among households.Malden News
• City council takes up Encore Casino strike resolution The Malden City Council considered a resolution backing striking workers at Encore Casino and Resort, part of an agenda that also included new financial ordinances establishing a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and a Reserve and Stabilization Fund Framework.Malden News
• Council reviews Flock Safety camera access rules Malden City Council received a review of the Flock Safety camera program from Police Chief Marc Gatcomb, who detailed police access controls and data retention practices after Councillor Carey McDonald asked whether the company can use city data for its own analysis.Malden News
• Committee advances 15-item zoning amendment Malden's Rules & Ordinance Committee worked through a lengthy zoning amendment covering 17 use categories, splitting off three contentious categories, motel-hotel, fast food, and supermarket uses, for further debate, while also considering a new Assistant Department Head salary schedule tied to a recent Teamsters agreement.Malden News
• Malden Together workshop set for Nov. 7 Malden is holding a Community Planning Workshop for its Malden Together long-range plan on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Teen & Senior Center, where residents can share ideas on housing, transportation and more.Malden News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 3:00 p.m.: Trick-or-treat on the Plaza returns Friday Malden's 22nd annual Trick-or-Treat on the Plaza runs 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 215 Pleasant St., with costumes and candy for families.Town of Malden
• 3:30 p.m.: Cardio and weight room session held Friday Malden's community calendar lists a Cardio & Weight Room session Friday, Oct. 30, at 3:30 p.m.Town of Malden
• 4:00 p.m.: Boxing class offered Friday afternoon A boxing class is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. on Malden's community calendar.Town of Malden

Yesterday in Malden (Thu, Oct 29)

• City secures $11 million for housing infrastructure The City of Malden announced it secured $11 million in state infrastructure funding to support plans for 617 mixed-income and affordable housing units in Malden and Revere. Patch reported the money will fund infrastructure and roadway improvements tied to the development.Town of Malden

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 a.m.: Neat Streets clean-up goes spooky Saturday Volunteers can join a Halloween-themed Neat Streets Community Clean-Up Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 381 Pearl Street.Town of Malden
• Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 p.m.: Maplewood Halloween Festival fills Jacob Street Saturday The Maplewood Halloween Festival runs noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Jacob Street and Granite Street with family activities.Town of Malden
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:30 p.m.: Food Policy Council meets Monday afternoon Malden's Food Policy Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Town of Malden
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Urban bats talk set for Wednesday evening A 'Bats in the City' talk on urban bats runs 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 36 Salem St.Town of Malden

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