Malden Finance Committee rejected a $36 million vocational school debt exclusion. The panel voted 6-0 to recommend the City Council reject a ballot question about financing Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School construction through a temporary 26-year tax increase.
The Malden City Council voted 9-2 against placing a $36 million debt exclusion ballot question for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School on the February 10 special election.
Malden School Committee adopted a new 2026-27 calendar and pushed off two decisions after public pressure over an AI tutoring tool.
The Malden Sign Design Review Committee approved two sign applications while denying an oversized request from Stop and Shop. The committee voted 3-0 to approve Casal Mega Hair and CBS Acupuncture on January 8, with all motions made by Ari Taylor and seconded by Jadeane Sica.
The Disability Commission unanimously elected Chukwuka Ezewuzie as Chair in January. Ezewuzie replaces Amanda Belles, who stepped down but will assist with the transition.
City Council elected Amanda Linehan as Council President for 2026 in a 10-1 vote on January 5. All 11 councillors were present at Malden High School for the Inaugural recess meeting. Councillor Carey McDonald nominated Linehan, seconded by Councillor Ari Taylor.
Malden School Committee begins work on new graduation competency policy after Question 2.
Malden Planning Board unanimously approves tattoo studio and overnight pet boarding permits on August 14.
Malden School Committee approves London-Paris student trip and extends administrator contract amid budget and safety concerns.
Malden City Council tabled three cannabis ordinance amendments and enrolled a new dumpster placement ban in a busy November 1 session.