Malden
Upcoming
Malden Housing Authority
This is a regular meeting of the Malden Housing Authority board. The board will vote on approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders. They will also review charitable requests, correspondence, and training offerings. The meeting is hybrid, held in person and via Zoom.
- Approval of bills and signing of checks
- Review of charitable requests
- Approval of capital project invoices and requisitions
- Review of training and conference offerings
- Policies and contracts review
Malden Housing Authority
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a routine board meeting. The authority will review and approve prior minutes, standard invoices, and capital project requisitions. No specific rezonings, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Routine bill and contract approvals
- Review of capital project invoices and requisitions
- Review of charitable requests and training offerings
- Open discussion
Sign Design Review Committee
The Sign Design Review Committee will review applications for new or modified signs at five locations in Malden. They will also hear updates from compliance officers and approve previous meeting minutes.
- 134 Pleasant Street – Flyra Aesthetics
- 326 Commercial Street – SRS Building Products
- 475 Ferry Street – BentoGo
- 507A Main Street – Main Street Smoke Shop
- 112 Main Street – BTB Showroom
Board of Appeal
The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 to decide on two petitions: a variance request from F.W. Webb Company for a wall sign exceeding size limits at 869 Eastern Ave, and a request from Franz Marenghi to revise a condition of a 2001 variance at 134-136 Wyoming Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Petition 26-005: F.W. Webb Company seeks variance under Title 4 Section 4.16.090(c)(2)(a) for a wall sign exceeding 40 sq ft at 869 Eastern Ave.
- Petition 26-006: Franz Marenghi seeks revision to condition 4 of a 2001 variance at 134-136 Wyoming Ave.
- Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting.
Malden Housing Authority
The Malden Housing Authority will hold a hybrid regular board meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contracts. The agenda includes a review of charitable requests, correspondence, and capital project documentation.
- Approval of bills and signing of checks
- Approval of payment of invoices and contract change orders
- Review of charitable requests
- Review of approved capital project invoices
- Review of approved training and conference offerings
Last 30 days
Council on Aging
The commission will review last month's meeting notes and vote on posting the summary. Members will discuss staffing changes for the new fiscal year and update the group on upcoming senior programs. The agenda also covers the process for commission reappointments and sets the date for the next meeting.
- Gym renovation updates
- Farmer's market coupons for seniors
- Commission reappointment process
- New fiscal year staffing changes
- Hearing tests and summer gift bag distribution
Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works
The Municipal Building Committee will discuss cost estimate details for the Salt Shed and Boathouse project. The meeting includes a discussion with Ron Hogan regarding current and future project funding.
- Review of project cost estimates
- Discussion on project funding with Ron Hogan
- Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
- Invoice approval
School Committee
The Malden School Committee will meet to approve minutes, warrants, and grants, and to discuss the tuition increase for the Early Learning Center and new job descriptions. The meeting will also include an executive session regarding contract negotiations with non-union personnel.
- Approval of June 2026 Warrants
- Tuition Increase for Early Learning Center
- Approval of New Job Descriptions
- Executive Session for contract negotiations
- Approval of Bullying Prevention Plan
Cemetery Trustees
The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and conduct general cemetery business. The primary point of discussion will center on burial exemptions and special allowances.
- Discussion on burial exemptions and special allowances
Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
The commission will discuss a special permit transfer for DMS Trinity and proposed associated regulations. They will also receive updates on Benevolent Botanicals, DRIS, and changes to the FY27 budget. An updated ordinance on license limits will be considered.
- DMS Trinity special permit transfer and proposed CLEC regulations
- Update on Benevolent Botanicals and DRIS
- FY27 budget committee changes
- Updated ordinance on cannabis license limits
- Police chief report
Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs and Educational, Religious & Child Care Facility Uses
The Site Plan Review Committee will hold public hearings to approve or deny site plans for three proposed accessory dwelling units. The committee will also review and approve meeting minutes from February, April, and May 2026.
- ADU on first floor of existing home at 368 Ferry Street
- ADU on second floor of a new two-story detached garage at 585 Highland Ave
- ADU in the basement of existing home at 27 Church Street
Licensing Board
The Malden Licensing Board will consider a Farmer's Market Permit for Granite Coast Brewing Company to provide samples at the Malden Farmer's Market. The market runs Wednesdays from June 17 to October 28, 2026, 3-7 PM. The permit pertains to sampling at the market, not a permanent location.
- Farmer's Market Permit for Granite Coast Brewing Company for sample service at Malden Farmer's Market
- Market schedule: Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00 PM, June 17 to October 28, 2026
City Council
The City Council holds a public hearing on DMS Trinity LLC's petition to amend, reissue, or transfer a special permit for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street in the Industrial 2 zoning district. The hearing will consider whether to transfer the rights to a different entity.
- Public hearing on petition to amend and transfer special permit for marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street
- Property parcel ID #062 239 910
- Applicant: DMS Trinity LLC on behalf of Charles Street Realty Trust 2020
- The permit was originally granted in Case #77-25
City Council
The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will discuss a proposed city code amendment requiring registration certificates for short-term rentals. While no formal votes are expected at this session, council members may debate the ordinance's details and next steps. The meeting also covers routine administrative items like approving prior minutes.
- Proposed amendment to MCC Chapter 12 adding a Certificate of Registration for short-term rentals (Sponsor: Councillor Hayes)
- Approval of February 17, 2026 committee minutes
- Review of tabulated papers and other business
City Council
The Economic Development Committee, in a joint meeting with Rules & Ordinance, discusses Mayor Christenson's proposed Economic Development Package, including amendments to the city's zoning code regarding sign control, use table, medical center definition, and nonconforming uses. The committee also reviews a Commercial Street economic/zoning analysis. No formal votes are anticipated by the full City Council.
- Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding an Economic Development Package Proposal (Item 256-26)
- Proposed amendments to MCC 4.16 Sign Control for Council Review
- Proposed Section 12.12.030 Use Table, Section 12.32.060 Medical Center Definition, and Section 12.28.010 Nonconforming Uses
- Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding Commercial Street Economic/Zoning Analysis (Item 257-26)
- Tabled paper 263-26: Ordinance amending Title 12 and 9 of the city code
City Council
The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to the City Code. These include restructuring the Cannabis Licensing Commission, reducing the number of Cemetery Trustees, and updating the Emergency Management Board composition.
- Amendment to Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission membership
- Reduction of Cemetery Trustees from five members to three
- Restructuring of the Emergency Management Board oversight
- Increase of building permit fees from $16 to $18
City Council
The License Committee will consider several new and renewal petitions for local business operations. Decisions include requests for extended operating hours, livery services, and outdoor parking lot permits.
- New pool table permit for Top Pools, Inc. at 77 Exchange Street
- Extended hours (6am-1am) for El Mexsal at 97 Medford Street
- New livery company and driver permits for Luxury Fleet, LLC at 9 Constance Street
- Parking lot renewals for AGM Auto Sales (135 Eastern Ave) and United Properties (25 Florence St and 29 Madison St)
City Council
The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on transferring a special permit for 36 Charles Street and consider a major amendment to the inclusionary zoning ordinance. Other actions include increasing building permit fees from $16 to $18, restructuring the cannabis licensing commission, and adopting election cycle orders.
- Public hearing on transferring special permit for 36 Charles Street
- Amendment to inclusionary zoning ordinance (MCC 12.12.300)
- Building permit fee increase from $16 to $18
- Cannabis Licensing Commission reduced from 5 to 3 members
- Orders for 2026 election cycle: early voting, polling locations, police detail
Tree Hearings
The Tree Warden will hold a public hearing to determine if seven specific public shade trees should be removed or remain. Residents may submit written objections to the removals prior to the hearing.
- Proposed removal of 2 honey locusts at 99 C Crystal Street
- Proposed removal of 1 honey locust at 205 Maplewood Street
- Proposed removal of 1 bradford pear and 2 green ash trees at 551 Lynn Street
- Proposed removal of 1 northern red oak at 306 Highland Ave
School Committee
The Policy Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee will meet to discuss an update to the district's Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.
- Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan update
- Approval of May 21, 2026 subcommittee meeting minutes
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
The Board of Trustees will meet for their annual session to elect board members and appoint officers. The board will also discuss employee guidelines for fiscal year 2027 and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) policies.
- Election of Board Members
- Appointment of Officers and function assignments
- FY27 employee guidelines
- MA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) discussion
Master Plan Steering Committee
The steering committee will receive an update on the master plan project and discuss branding elements including the plan's title, tagline, and logo. They will also consider participating in July 4th activities and set future meeting dates.
- Project status update on the comprehensive plan
- Discussion and input on branding: title, tagline, logo
- Discussion of July 4 activities and committee participation
- Schedule of upcoming meetings