Malden Finance Committee tabled a proposed waste ordinance that would have added fees to non-residential multifamily trash tags. Councillor Stephen Winslow sponsored the measure amid growing revenue pressure; the city's trash tag program has declined approximately $400,000 over four years.
The Malden School Committee voted 9-0 to extend its contract with transportation provider NRT by one year. Member Jennifer Spadafora, who negotiated the terms, said there is little competition among vendors, noting "there really is not many options out there."
Malden School Committee appointed Everett teacher Sean Salazar to the Northeast Metro Tech regional School Committee. The committee's first motion, to name former Malden School Committee member Leonard Iovino to the seat, failed 6-3, after which members voted to make Salazar's appointment unanimous.
Malden's City Council approved a $300,000 settlement with Tufts Construction Inc., funded from water-sewer enterprise reserves, in an 8-2 vote despite concerns from Councillor Karen Colón Hayes and Councillor Ryan O'Malley about the legal basis and transparency of the appropriation.
Police Community Advisory Council approved recommendation report for Malden Police Department. Council member Brittany Torelli will add council member names and send the final version to Council member Chloe Cheung for dissemination to relevant groups.
Malden Emergency Management Committee advanced contingency planning at its January 21 meeting.
Malden CPC deliberated on six FY26 applications totaling approximately $896,500 but took no formal votes.
The Cemetery Trustees voted unanimously to raise cemetery service fees effective February 1, 2026, as the cemetery approaches capacity.
Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission resolved an Open Meeting Law complaint by improving agenda transparency. The Massachusetts Attorney General would review further only if complainant Brian DeLacey requested by February 17, 2026.
Board of Appeal approved variance for deck-to-bedroom conversion. The board voted 5-0 on January 21 to grant Daniel and Kari Miller's petition for a side yard setback variance at 52 Murray Hill Road.