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- Middlesex County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 104 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Malden City Council meeting, councilors faced issues surrounding tax-delinquent properties and the future of remote participation in public meetings. The council was tasked with deciding the fate of two properties, 42 Crescent Avenue and 40-42 Wentworth Street, acquired through tax title litigation. Additionally, the council deliberated on amending the city code to mandate remote participation for all city boards and commissions, spurred by the increased engagement seen during the pandemic.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/13/25
- 05/13/2025
- 22 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Malden City Council meeting centered on the city’s pressing financial challenges, with Mayor Christensen and council members discussing the need for strategic fiscal planning to address a budgetary imbalance projected for the upcoming fiscal year. The city is facing a potential depletion of its reserves unless immediate actions are taken to align revenues with expenses.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: The Malden City Council meeting focused on appointments, community safety, and upcoming local events. The council confirmed Laura Vukak as the new Health and Human Services Director, tasked with addressing diverse community needs and ongoing public health concerns, including a rodent problem. The meeting also covered community safety issues following recent fires and highlighted several upcoming events, such as the annual fishing derby and Maplewood Fest.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/5/25
- 05/05/2025
- 156 Minutes
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Overview: The Malden School Committee meeting on May 5, 2025, revolved around significant policy discussions and recognitions, including a new policy permitting 12th-grade students who relocate out of Malden to complete their academic year at Malden High School. Additional topics included the approval of a food services contract, upcoming negotiations with the Malden Education Association, and the acknowledgment of student achievements in art competitions.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/29/25
- 04/29/2025
- 76 Minutes
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Overview: The Malden City Council convened to tackle a range of issues, with the most significant being the approval of substantial amendments to the city charter, a process that has been in the works for nearly seven years. This decision, supported unanimously by the council, marks a critical step in modernizing the city’s governance framework, although it faced criticism from local advocacy groups concerned about the process’s transparency and inclusivity.