Malden announced Oct. 15 it has replaced more than 265 lead water service lines this year and is on pace to exceed its 330-line target, part of a push to eliminate lead from its drinking water system by 2032.
Malden replaces more than 265 lead water lines, aims to finish by 2032. From our own coverage: City replaces 265 lead lines this year; Mayor welcomes sci-fi bookshop pop-up to Cafe Reynard.
Rules & Ordinance Committee split zoning amendment to advance 15 items. The committee unanimously recommended Paper 327-26, containing 14 agreed zoning changes plus all other restaurants, to the Malden City Council for a vote expected October 20.
Malden City Council heard a complete review of the Flock Safety camera program from Police Chief Marc Gatcomb, receiving detailed information about police access controls and data retention practices.
This week's roundup lists six Malden obituaries, compiled primarily from Echovita and Legacy.com: Cyrus, Muriel; Hutchinson, Linda; LoDuca, Maxine; Pender, Paulette Margaret (Dwyer); Snook, Roland D.; and Solimini, Michael C. Sr. All six died between October 6 and October 7, 2026. Funer…
September home sales in Malden ranged from $580,000 to $1.45 million, new deed records show. From our own coverage: Malden September home sales ranged $580,000 to $1.45 million. Also in today's brief (4 items): Rules and Ordinance Committee meets Tuesday at City Hall; Malden Catholic so…
Malden recorded 16 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only eight carried a sale price in the data available so far, ranging from $580,000 to $1,450,600 with a median of $904,500. The top sale was 21 Medford St. at $1,450,600, followed by 29 Wyoming Ave. at $1,100,000. The
Malden School Committee presses administrators on gaps in two new Protect Act policies. From our own coverage: School Committee presses Protect Act policy gaps. Also in today's brief (7 items): Hundreds turn out for eighth annual Public Safety Day; Indoor soccer chain plans new Malden l…
The Malden City Council passed a resolution on October 6 supporting a strike by workers at Encore Casino and Resort. The vote was 8-0 among voting members, with eight council members sponsoring the resolution, including Council President Amanda Linehan and Councillor Michelle Luong, both absent.
The Rules & Ordinance Committee tabled a proposal to amend Malden's inclusionary zoning code after officials raised concerns about regulatory conflicts.