Malden Licensing Board voted to reject Massachusetts House Bill 5482, which would temporarily extend alcohol service hours to 3 a.m. at licensed establishments through July 31, 2026.
Malden City Council restricted data center development with a 12-month moratorium, voting unanimously to enact the ordinance that amended zoning codes. City Planner Michelle Romero received credit for swift action preparing the amendments.
Malden Historical Commission authorized city planner to make significance determinations for non-inventoried properties under demolition delay ordinance.
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The Sign Design Review Committee approved two sign applications and denied three. The Committee approved Markita Beauty and Route 99 Auto Collision; Markita Beauty's approval carried conditions requiring reduced window dimensions and sticker sizes.
The Disability Commission heard presentations on the Route 60 Redesign Project, employment services for people with disabilities, and accessible media facilities on June 11.
MALDEN -- June 11, 2026, Malden Planning Board votes 9-0 to recommend a citywide ban on data centers and a one-year moratorium on related permits. The board, meeting jointly with the City Council
The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission discussed expansion of the city's fair housing plan. Paul Weston, Chairperson, and members including Taylor Shutt, Vice Chair, coordinated summer programming for Juneteenth, Pride in the Park, and National Night Out events.
Finance Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget with amendments. The 6-0 vote backed changes to restore the Elections Outreach Coordinator position in the City Clerk's Department and reallocate ward improvement funding.
Malden River Works committee elected Nelson Miller as chair and approved $126,180 in design invoices. Eric Rubin was elected vice chair unanimously by the five members present.