Government · Disability Commission
Commission reports on school accessibility project, May event
The Disability Commission reviewed accessibility initiatives in Malden schools and communities.
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Government · Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
Commission Updates Climate Projects, Discusses Stormwater Infrastructure
The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability discussed stormwater infrastructure challenges and multiple ongoing climate initiatives with Councilor Winslow.
Government · City Council
Council votes 8-3 to refer self-storage zoning amendment
The Malden City Council voted 8-3 to refer a self-storage zoning ordinance amendment to committee, proposing to allow expansion of existing storage facilities through special permits in industrial zones.
Schools · School Committee
School Committee adopts Fishtank English curriculum
The Malden School Committee voted unanimously to adopt the nonprofit Fishtank Learning curriculum for ninth and tenth grade English, rejecting StudySync over cost and embedded artificial intelligence features.
Government · Council on Aging
Senior Center to reduce Bingo to one day weekly amid budget pressure
Council on Aging reduced Senior Center Bingo to one day weekly due to budget cuts and staffing shortages.
Government · City Council
Malden Finance Committee Endorses $398,674 for Water Main, Lead Projects
Malden Finance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend $398,674.25 appropriation for MWRA debt payments. Councillor Carey McDonald, Chair, presided as members approved Order 160-26 to cover principal payments for water main and lead line replacement work under 0-percent MWRA loans.
Government · City Council
Council Approves Salary Increase for DPW Workers
The Malden City Council approved a salary increase for approximately 27 Department of Public Works employees following a collective bargaining agreement reached after nearly two years without a contract.
Government · City Council
Rules committee advances cannabis zoning amendment draft
Malden's Rules & Ordinance Committee began drafting cannabis ordinance amendments to comply with a court judgment. Chair Stephen Winslow presented revisions addressing a 500-foot school buffer zone, definitions for substance use disorder treatment facilities, and updated terminology.
Government · City Council
Finance Committee approves $175,000 DPW salary transfer
Finance Committee approved a $175,000 Department of Public Works retroactive salary appropriation.
Government · Historical Commission
Historical Commission approves alterations at two properties
Malden Historical Commission approved building alterations at two properties and elected Inna Babitskaya as Chair and Elizabeth Salazar as Vice Chair.