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.
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.
License Committee unanimously recommended seven petitions to the City Council, including livery and parking licenses. Vice Chair Paul Condon called the meeting with three members present; Councillors Karen Colón Hayes and Ari Taylor sponsored the motions.
The Malden City Council approved a home-based food production ordinance effective January 1, 2027. Ordinance 263-26 allows residents to produce shelf-stable goods from cottage kitchens under Board of Health oversight as a pilot program.
Malden City Council addressed an Attorney General's Office determination finding that Councillor Karen Colon Hayes violated open meeting law regarding the Voke School Committee vacancy filling.