Schools · School Committee
Malden rejects school choice, approves new graduation tests
Malden's School Committee voted to keep the district out of inter-district school choice for 2026-27 after a narrower 20-seat plan failed 5-3.
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Government · Community Preservation Committee
CPC awards $100,000 to Emmanuel Baptist Church roof project
The Community Preservation Committee awarded $100,000 to Emmanuel Baptist Church for roof repair and membrane replacement.
Government · Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
Cannabis Commission Renews Eastern Cannabis License
Malden cannabis commission approved Eastern Cannabis license renewal unanimously. The board renewed the license for the retailer, with General Manager Scott Selenak and owners Joe Selby and Steven Selby attending. Chief Glenn Cronin reported no calls to police.
Government · Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs and Educational, Religious & Child Care Facility Uses
Site Plan Committee Approves Salem Street Accessory Dwelling Unit
Malden Site Plan Review Committee unanimously approved an accessory dwelling unit proposal. The committee voted 3-0 to approve site plan review for the 888-square-foot ADU to be constructed on the first floor at 385-387 Salem Street in the location of a former restaurant space.
Government · Council on Aging
Budget Constraints Force Changes at Senior Center
The Council on Aging discussed budget constraints forcing staffing and program changes at the Senior Center. Cheryl Spinella, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, retired April 3 after 30 years; her position will not be refilled due to budget limits.
Government · City Council
Finance Committee Backs HUD Grant Filing for Fiscal 2027
Malden Finance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend HUD community development grant filings.
Government · City Council
Council Refers FY2027 Budget; Approves Two National Grid Petitions
The Malden City Council referred the FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee on April 28, with a public hearing June 2 and final vote by June 9. Councillor Carey McDonald noted the council has 45 days to act on the appropriation order.
Malden Traffic Commission approves parking restrictions and June 5K run
Malden Traffic Commission unanimously approved three street and event requests on Tuesday. Police Chief Glenn Cronin chaired the meeting where the commission authorized no-parking restrictions at 42 Fairview Terrace on recommendations from Lt. Tuxbury and Ernie Ardolino of the Parking Department.
Government · Licensing Board
Licensing Board Approves Wine Tasting, Farmers Market, and Shop Leadership Change
Malden Licensing Board approved three alcohol licenses and permits at its April 21 meeting.
Government · City Council
City Council confirms two board reappointments
Malden City Council confirmed two board members. Council President Amanda Linehan presided as the Council unanimously confirmed John P. King to a new Board of Appeal term and William Hurley to the Malden Housing Authority Board as the labor member. King has served since 2000; Hurley since 2020.