June 2026 - Neighborhood View

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Good News in the Neighborhood: “Senior” Prom, pool’s open and lead pipe removal

June 30, 2026 Neighborhood View 0

Local “good news” highlights: A “Senior Prom” at the Senior Center, the season opening of Malden’s public swimming pool and a major grant received for lead pipe removal.

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Malden Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Director Alex Pratt addresses the Malden City Council

Malden City Council considers inclusionary zoning overhaul, clears path for cannabis business

June 26, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

In its final meeting before summer recess, the council adjusted developer incentives to spur affordable housing and cleared a major legal hurdle for a Charles Street marijuana dispensary.

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World Cup, local pride: Malden residents cheer for teams around the globe

June 23, 2026 Anne D'Urso-Rose 0

In a city as diverse as Malden, MA, the World Cup takes on special significance as residents that hail from all parts of the globe root for their teams, and many root for the U.S.

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A photo of the full Malden City Council on June 16, 2026

Red tape on the chopping block? Council advances sweeping commercial zoning reforms

June 19, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Also on the agenda: a moratorium on new data centers, streamlining of city boards, and millions in fiscal 2027 funding

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Good news in the Neighborhood: Pride, seed dumplings & ‘Chronicle’ spotlight

June 17, 2026 Neighborhood View 0

Malden kicks of Pride month with a flag-raising, “seed dumplings” featured at Asian street festival and Malden library history is featured on WCVB’s “Chronicle.”

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A wide shot of the Malden Planning Board as well as four city councilors in Malden City Hall

Malden Planning Board recommends data center ban, advances stalled cannabis dispensary

June 13, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Zoning updates took center stage as Malden officials pushed for proactive protections against data centers, tackled cannabis permitting, and approved expansions for local businesses.

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Malden resident Steve Mauriello addressing the city council

Council passes FY27 budget, throws unanimous support behind DiZoglio

June 12, 2026 Lorna Garey 1

Tuesday’s council meeting saw a mixed victory for language access services and a unanimous move to cut red tape for local businesses

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A lesson in community journalism

June 9, 2026 Neighborhood View 2

Neighborhood View’s newest correspondent apologizes to the DPW director, uncovers the true origins of the Charles Street snow mountain and gets some dirt on the future of that lot.

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GMAACC executive director Mina Kim addressed the Malden City Council on June 2, 2026

‘Not a nice-to-have’: Proposed budget cut sparks outcry over language access

June 8, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Following a failed Proposition 2 ½ override, Malden must slash its budget. See where the mayor is proposing cuts, why residents are fighting for language access, and the alternative funding proposals on the table

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Older man in a tri-cornered house hits a bell with a mallet

A (new) bell tolls for community at Malden Declaration Day

June 1, 2026 Anne D'Urso-Rose 2

The sounds of liberty rang out at Bell Rock Park as Malden commemorated its revolutionary roots with historical reenactments and the unveiling of a 2,000-pound, 150-year-old bell.

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