Malden, MA

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss two orders to transfer funds from the Salary Reserve account. One proposal involves a $157,000 transfer, and another proposes moving $220,000 to Police Salaries.

• Transfer of $157,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) (Item 427-26)
• Transfer of $220,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Police Salaries (0010-210-5120) (Item 428-26)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board is holding its regular hybrid meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, and to review policies, charitable requests, capital project invoices, and training offerings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2027 tax rate residential exemption and consider updates to inclusionary zoning laws. The body will also vote on Board of Health appointments and several utility infrastructure petitions.

• Public hearing on adopting a residential exemption and minimum residential factor for FY 2027 tax rate
• Proposed ordinance to limit Motel-Hotel maximum height to 6 stories or 75 ft
• National Grid petitions to install five poles and underground conduits on Blaine St, Hancock Rd, Lynn St, Eastern Ave, and Broadway
• Proposed transfer of $220,000 from Salary Reserve to Police Salaries
• Proposed transfer of $157,000 from Salary Reserve to unspecified accounts

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a hybrid meeting to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes, bills, checks, and various invoices.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment for invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment
• Review of approved training and conference offerings

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the City of Malden Code. The meeting focuses on updating use regulations and revising the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance.

• Proposed amendment to MCC 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS (327A-26)
• Proposed replacement of MCC 12.12.300 INCLUSIONARY ZONING (335-26)
• Proposed addition of a new 'INCENTIVES' sub-section to MCC 12.12.300 (335A-26)

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will vote on extending current board officers until January and discuss board roles. Members will also review and discuss a grant evaluation tool, and get an overview of upcoming November and December meetings.

• Vote to extend current board officers to January meeting
• Discussion of board roles
• Review and discuss grant evaluation tool
• Overview of November and December meetings
• Approval of minutes from August 26 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to inclusionary zoning and use regulations. The body is also considering several fund transfers, including repurposing over $2.2 million for the Malden River Works Project.

• Proposed transfer of $1,292,045 and $938,174.50 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization to Malden River Works Project
• Public hearings on National Grid petitions for poles and conduits on Pearl Street and Lynn Street
• Proposed amendments to inclusionary zoning (MCC 12.12.300) and use regulations (MCC 12.12.030)
• Proposed salary reserve transfers of $157,000 and $220,000
• Renewal petitions for lodging houses at 115 Washington Street, 22 Charles Street, and 116-118 Cedar Street

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review proposed changes to the city's inclusionary zoning laws. This includes a proposal to replace the existing ordinance in its entirety and a separate proposal to add a new section regarding incentives.

• Proposed amendment to strike and replace MCC 12.12.300 Inclusionary Zoning (335-26)
• Proposed addition of sub-section F. Incentives to MCC 12.12.300 (335A-26)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the city's use regulations and the addition of a salary schedule for assistant department heads. The committee may also discuss drafting new papers for zoning updates regarding hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants.

• Proposed amendment to MCC 12.12.030 Use Regulations (327-26)
• Proposed addition of Section .075 Assistant Department Head Salary Schedule to MCC Title 2, Chapter 24 (415-26)
• Discussion on potential new zoning papers for Motel-Hotel, Supermarket, and Restaurant use

City Council

The City Council will receive a complete review of the Flock Safety program. This review will be presented by the City Solicitor, Police Chief, Malden Police Community Advisory Council, and the Controller's Office.

• Review of Flock Safety program contracts, exhibits, amendments, renewals, and purchase orders

The City Council received a presentation and review of the Malden Police Department's Flock camera system. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on October 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM in a hybrid in-person and remote format. The agenda covers routine administrative items including approval of minutes, bills, invoices, contracts, charitable requests, and capital project documentation. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a hybrid meeting to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, and checks.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of approved capital project invoices and requisitions
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of approved training and conference offerings

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet with Salem City Councillor Jeff Cohen. The discussion will focus on a municipal wage theft ordinance.

• Discussion with Salem City Councillor Jeff Cohen regarding a municipal wage theft ordinance

License Committee

The License Committee will consider new petitions for a livery company and driver. The body will also review renewal petitions for three lodging houses.

• New livery company petition: Ana Santos Transport, LLC at 64 Linwood Street, 2
• New livery driver petition: Ana Raque Dias Dos Santos
• Lodging house renewal: Metro North Housing Corp. at 115 Washington Street (14 rooms)
• Lodging house renewal: Metro North Housing Corp. at 22 Charles Street (11 rooms)
• Lodging house renewal: Cedar House LLC at 116-118 Cedar Street (14 rooms)

City Council

The Malden City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 215 Pleasant Street. The Finance Committee recommends transferring $1,292,045.00 and $938,174.50 of unspent Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project funds to the Malden River Works Project, and $400,000 from Human Resources Group Insurance Miscellaneous to the Malden Public School Department. The council will also consider a resolution supporting the Encore Casino and Resort workers' strike, an ordinance adding an Assistant Department Head salary schedule, and three lodging house license renewals. Several appointments and a National Grid pole petition on Floral Avenue are also on the agenda.

• Order 393-26: repurpose $1,292,045.00 from the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project (Paper 139 of 2023) to the Malden River Works Project
• Order 394-26: transfer $938,174.50 of unneeded Roosevelt Park funds to the Malden River Works Project under M.G.L. c. 44, §20
• Order 392-26: transfer $400,000 from Human Resources Group Insurance Miscellaneous to the Malden Public School Department
• Order 391-26: appropriate $266,174.60 from the TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account
• Resolution 416-26: support for the Encore Casino and Resort workers' strike (Teamsters Local 25, Unite Here Local 26)

The Malden City Council approved two financial ordinances creating a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and a Reserve and Stabilization Fund framework. They also passed a resolution expressing support for the strike by Encore Casino and Resort workers. Several appointments to local committees were confirmed, and a petition for a new utility pole was tabled.

• Approved Solid Waste Enterprise Fund ordinance (7-0, 1 excused)
• Approved amended Reserve and Stabilization Fund framework ordinance (7-0, 1 excused)
• Passed resolution supporting Encore Casino worker strike (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Kenneth Antonucci to Community Preservation Committee
• Confirmed appointment of Inna Babitskaya to Community Preservation Committee
• Confirmed appointment of Naomi Yohannes to Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability
• Confirmed reappointment of Paul Weston to Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
• Tabled National Grid pole installation petition at 88 Floral Avenue

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Room #105 at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street. The committee will consider approving minutes from its September 15, 2026 meeting and five mayoral appointments: one to the Public Works Commission and four to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Each appointment would take effect upon confirmation by the City Council and run through a stated expiration date. The agenda notes a quorum of the City Council may be present, but no formal City Council votes or actions are anticipated.

• Mayoral appointment of Karen Buck, 323 Forest Street, to the Public Works Commission, term expiring March 1, 2027
• Mayoral appointment of Heather Barry, 10 Hudson Terrace, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term expiring June 30, 2028
• Mayoral appointment of Ben Gately, 69 Pierce Street, Unit 1, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term expiring June 30, 2029
• Mayoral appointment of Julie Turner, 265 Forest Street, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term expiring June 30, 2028
• Mayoral appointment of Jane Ventrone, 33 Dodge Street, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term expiring June 30, 2029

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM in Room 105 at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street. The agenda lists approval of minutes from September 15, 2026, then new business: proposed amendments to the Malden City Code sections on Use Regulations (12.12.030) and Inclusionary Zoning (12.12.300), plus a proposed new Inclusionary Zoning sub-section on incentives. The notice states no formal votes or actions by the full City Council are anticipated, and it is filed to comply with the Open Meeting Law in case a quorum of the City Council attends.

• Paper 327-26: ordinance amending MCC 12.12.030 Use Regulations, sponsored by Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow and Ryan O'Malley
• Paper 335-26: ordinance striking MCC 12.12.300 Inclusionary Zoning in its entirety and inserting replacement language, sponsored by Stephen Winslow
• Paper 335A-26: ordinance adding a new sub-section F. INCENTIVES to MCC 12.12.300 Inclusionary Zoning, sponsored by Stephen Winslow
• Paper 405-26: minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting to be approved
• Attachments include Planning Board recommendations, an inclusionary zoning study report and a feasibility study by RKG

The committee approved the minutes from the September 15, 2026, meeting. Members discussed proposed amendments to the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance regarding incentives but ultimately voted to table the matter.

• Approved September 15, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Took Paper 335A-26 (Inclusionary Zoning incentives) from the table (4-0)
• Tabled Paper 335A-26 (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (3-1)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will meet to review administrative and financial matters. The board will discuss bills, invoices, and contract change orders.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority Board will hold a hybrid meeting to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, checks, and various invoices.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions
• Review of approved training and conference offerings

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is meeting jointly with the Rules & Ordinance Committee to discuss two proposed ordinances that would amend the City Code's Revenue and Finance title. One would add a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and the other would add a Reserve and Stabilization Fund Framework. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior joint session. No formal votes by the full Council are anticipated.

• Ordinance 385-26: adds Section 3.05 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to MCC Title 3
• Ordinance 388-26: adds Section 3.10 Reserve and Stabilization Fund Framework to MCC Title 3
• Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 joint session (item 403-26)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee will consider four orders involving fund appropriations and transfers totaling about $2.9 million. These include a $266,174.60 appropriation from the TNC Surcharge account, a $400,000 transfer to the Malden Public Schools, and two repurposing of funds from the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to the Malden River Works Project. The committee will also approve minutes from a June 16, 2026 meeting.

• Appropriate $266,174.60 from TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account
• Transfer $400,000 from Human Resources Group Insurance to Malden Public School Department
• Repurpose $1,292,045.00 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to Malden River Works Project
• Transfer $938,174.50 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to Malden River Works Project
• Approve minutes of June 16, 2026

The Finance Committee recommended several funding transfers to the City Council, including repurposing over $2.2 million from Roosevelt Park projects to the Malden River Works project. The committee also recommended funding for ADA-compliant traffic signal upgrades and a $400,000 transfer to the school department to cover a spending gap.

• Recommended appropriation of $266,174.60 from TNC Surcharge account for ADA traffic signal upgrades (3-0)
• Recommended $400,000 transfer from Group Insurance Miscellaneous to Malden Public School Department (3-0)
• Recommended repurposing $1,292,045 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization to Malden River Works (3-0)
• Recommended transferring $938,174.50 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization to Malden River Works (3-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will review several demolition and alteration requests for inventoried properties, including determinations of significance and status updates. They will also discuss potential amendments to the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance and consider forming subcommittees and a school partnership.

• 2 Woodland Road: exterior renovations (siding, trim & casing) - determination of significance
• 101 Wallace Street: demolition of accessory garage - ratify determination
• 14 Julia Street: demolition of accessory garage - ratify determination
• 15 Ferry Street: status update and façade preservation discussion with applicant's architect
• Discussion of amendments to Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance (Title 4.24)

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee will meet to review and discuss several school policies, including a new policy on access to education, student privacy, and immigration enforcement, as well as updates to the school facilities rental fee and residency policy. The meeting is an initial session for a full policy review with MASC.

• Policy JA-G: Access to Education, Student Privacy, and Immigration Enforcement / Protect Act
• Policy KF (Use of School Facilities) Rental Fee (update)
• Policy JFAA: Residency Policy Audit (update)
• MASC Full Policy Review with Alicia Mallon - initial meeting

Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs and Educational, Religious & Child Care Facility Uses

The Site Plan Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan application for a new childcare facility. The meeting also includes the review and approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for childcare facility use at 144 Highland Ave. (Permit #CMID-076616-2026)
• Review and approval of August 25, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider establishing a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and two new stabilization funds, along with related ordinance changes. It will also vote on transferring funds for the Malden River Works Project, amending water bill inspection rules, and other items. Several appointments and license petitions are on the agenda.

• Order to establish Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for FY2028 (Paper 384-26) and related ordinance (385-26)
• Orders to create General Purpose Stabilization Fund and Short-Term Capital Needs Special Purpose Stabilization Fund (386-26, 387-26) with framework ordinance (388-26)
• Transfer of $1,292,045 and $938,174.50 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to Malden River Works Project (393-26, 394-26)
• Appropriation of $266,174.60 from TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account (391-26)
• Transfer of $400,000 from Human Resources Group Insurance to Malden Public School Department (392-26)

City Council

The Malden City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the city budget with the Finance Team, focusing on projected savings from the shift to the Group Insurance Commission and other related budget issues. No formal votes or actions are anticipated; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of projected savings from the shift to the Group Insurance Commission
• Discussion of other related issues with the city budget
• Meeting with the City's Finance Team

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider establishing a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and two stabilization funds, along with several ordinances and fund transfers. It will also vote on appointments, license petitions, and a resolution on Mass Save. The agenda includes a public hearing on a National Grid pole installation.

• Order to establish Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for FY2028 and add MCC 3.05
• Orders to establish General Purpose Stabilization Fund and Short-Term Capital Needs Special Purpose Stabilization Fund, plus MCC 3.10 framework
• Transfer $1,292,045 and $938,174.50 from Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to Malden River Works Project
• Appropriate $266,174.60 from TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account
• Transfer $400,000 from Human Resources Group Insurance Miscellaneous to Malden Public School Department

The City Council adopted local options to create a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and two stabilization funds for general and short-term capital needs. The Council also updated water billing ordinances and approved several mayoral appointments and business petitions.

• Established Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for FY2028 (Unanimous)
• Established General Purpose and Short-Term Capital Needs Stabilization Funds (Unanimous)
• Amended water billing ordinance to change inspection frequency to monthly (10-0)
• Ordained residential kitchen zoning edits effective January 1, 2027 (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Confirmed Lisa Picardi to Disability Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed Julianne King to Council on Aging and Arbin Timilsina to Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability (9-0)
• Approved 24-hour operation for Big Daddy Doggie Daycare (Unanimous)
• Approved four livery petitions and two outdoor parking petitions (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is meeting with the city's Finance Team to discuss projected savings from the shift to the Group Insurance Commission and other budget-related issues. This is a discussion item; no formal votes are anticipated. The meeting is open to the public and can be watched via Teams.

• Review of projected savings from the Group Insurance Commission shift
• Discussion of other city budget issues
• Meeting with the city's Finance Team

The Finance Committee met with city officials to review the financial impact of transitioning 1,770 subscribers to the Group Insurance Commission (GIC). Officials reported $2.823 million in actual savings, which partially mitigates the city's structural budget deficit. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, which served as an informational session on budget planning and insurance transitions.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 PM (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold a hybrid meeting on September 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM in the Library at 630 Salem Street, with remote access via Zoom. The only listed topic is approval of payment of invoices, dues, requests for payments, and contract change orders. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, requests for payments, and contract change orders

Municipal Building Committee - Malden River Works

The Municipal Building Committee will review and possibly approve a $19,500 proposal from McPhail Associates for supplemental borings and design services to support switching the Malden River Works salt shed and boathouse foundations from helical to timber piles. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting. No invoices are listed for approval.

• Proposal from McPhail Associates (dated 9/14/26) for Task 4: Supplemental Borings and Design Phase Services, lump sum $19,500 including $7,500 drilling subcontractor
• Borings planned to depths of 40-60 feet to inform timber pile design
• Switch from 15-kip helical piles to higher capacity timber piles to reduce foundation costs
• Approval of 9/3/26 meeting minutes
• Project site: 205,000 sq ft bounded by Commercial Street and Malden River, currently Malden City Public Works storage