Government · City Council
City Council unanimously backs immigration enforcement limits
Malden City Council unanimously approved an immigration enforcement resolution.
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Government · Police Community Advisory Committee
Police advisory council discusses Flock cameras, immigration enforcement
Police Community Advisory Council discussed Flock surveillance cameras and immigration enforcement policies. The council met Feb 18 with only three members present, falling short of the quorum needed for formal votes.
Government · Community Preservation Committee
CPC backs $1.1M in awards to housing, preservation and records
Community Preservation Committee voted to recommend $1.1 million in FY26 project awards.
Government · Cemetery Trustees
Cemetery Trustees accept December reports on burials, income, maintenance
The Cemetery Board of Trustees unanimously accepted December financial reports and operational updates. Superintendent Chris Rosa reported the Cemetery Trust received $86,828.48 in perpetual care income in December.
Government · Board of Appeal
Board of Appeal approves Stop & Shop sign variance, tables development review
The Malden Board of Appeal voted 4-1 to approve a sign variance for Stop & Shop at 99 Charles Street, allowing the retailer to install three signs when municipal code permits two per tenant, with signage also exceeding the 40-square-foot maximum size limit.
Government · Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Trust revisits inclusionary zoning ordinance five years after adoption
Malden Affordable Housing Trust heard updates on multiple housing initiatives at its February meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Board approves Stop & Shop sign variance, 4-1
Malden's Board of Appeal approved a sign variance for a remodeled Stop & Shop and tabled a separate development variance for 30 days.
Commission approves doubling snow emergency parking fine
Malden Traffic Commission doubled the fine for illegal parking during snow emergencies to $50. Ron Hogan's request for the penalty increase passed unanimously on a motion by Mr. Dick Barricelli, seconded by Chief Steven Froio.
Government · Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs and Educational, Religious & Child Care Facility Uses
Site Plan Committee approves ADU at 109 Walnut Street
The Malden Site Plan Review Committee approved an accessory dwelling unit at 109 Walnut Street, voting 3-0 on February 17. Director of Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Alex Pratt moved the approval, requiring 1,000 square feet of open space to remain on the property.
Government · City Council
City Council approves $1.155 million hospital site acquisition
City Council unanimously approved a $1.155 million acquisition of former hospital property.