The Malden Historical Commission voted to enforce a prior decision after finding a property owner at 808 Salem Street removed a window without authorization.
Mystic Valley Development Commission elected new officers for remainder of FY26. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn was unanimously elected Chair, Mayor Robert Van Campen as Vice Chair, and Mayor Gary Christenson as Treasurer.
Cemetery Trustees discussed possible future expansion at their March 18 meeting. President James Tuxbury presided as the board met at Forest Dale Cemetery with trustees Vincent Miraglia and Joseph Barris; Secretary Sheila Fermano was absent.
The Malden Board of Appeal approved four variances sought by Alpha Business Center, LLC for a mixed-use development at 1 Salem Street and 15 Ferry Street. The project included 73 units, 1 commercial and 72 residential, with approximately 52 on-site parking spaces.
Finance Committee set timeline for FY2027 budget amid fiscal challenges.
Malden's License Committee voted unanimously to recommend 15 business license renewals to the City Council on April 14, including three Dunkin' extended-hours locations, two self-service gas stations, two taxi driver licenses, a vending machine license, a 44-room lodging house, an amusement…
Malden City Council referred an Open Meeting Law complaint to the Legal Department. The complaint, filed by resident Bruce Friedman on April 7, related to Executive Session posting procedures. The referral motion passed 9-0, with Councillor Ryan O'Malley voting present.
Sign Design Review Committee approved five sign applications unanimously on April 9.
The Disability Commission reviewed accessibility initiatives in Malden schools and communities.
The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability discussed stormwater infrastructure challenges and multiple ongoing climate initiatives with Councilor Winslow.