Lorna Garey, Author at Neighborhood View

City Council backs striking Encore workers, advances fiscal reforms, refers Planning Board appointment

October 8, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

The Malden City Council threw unanimous support behind 1,400 striking Encore workers this week. Despite absences forcing the delay of several finance papers, the Council successfully advanced major municipal fund reforms and moved forward Jim Tarr’s nomination to the Planning Board.

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Good News in the Neighborhood: Show us the grant money edition

October 8, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Tight deadline alert! Local artists have until Oct. 12, to snag a $3,000 gig designing Malden’s new municipal resource guide and wayfinding assets. Plus: Veteran’s housing and complete streets get boosts

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The circle park at Malden Station without benches

Safety with compassion: Malden Station circle bench removal and the path forward

September 30, 2026 Lorna Garey 2

The abrupt removal of seating at the Malden Station circle sparked debate, but officials say it was necessary to curb crime and protect residents. Here’s how the city aims to balance enforcement with recovery programs to address a regional crisis

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Malden students and elected officials celebrate the National Hispanic Month proclamation

City Council tackles $2.7 million trash deficit and e-bike safety, green-lights residential kitchens

September 25, 2026 Lorna Garey 1

To provide clearer accounting of public dollars, the City Council moved to separate capital reserves and establish a standalone solid waste enterprise fund

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Muge Undemir, director of real estate for ACDC, testifying before the Malden Planning Board

Procedural blunder leaves $12 million Malden affordable housing project in legal limbo

September 16, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

A lack of state home ownership funding forced ACDC to shift its $12 million affordable housing project to rental units. Now, a major mistake by the Malden Planning Board has put the entire 36-unit development in jeopardy.

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Malden Police Chief Marc Gatcomb addresses the City Council.

Back in session: City Council addresses surveillance cameras, zoning and opens doors for home bakers

September 11, 2026 Lorna Garey 2

The Malden City Council is back. Tuesday’s packed meeting saw unanimous votes to audit use of Flock cameras and allow cottage food entrepreneurs to sell home-baked goods

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MPS Assistant Superintendent Pamela MacDonald addressing the School Committee

School Committee tackles screen time, residency audit and AI bullying

September 4, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

A generous $100,000 gift from a 1976 Malden High grad highlighted a busy Monday night meeting, which also featured debates on classroom tech and a potential student residency audit.

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Kate Lipper-Garabedian holding a campaign sign with Rep. Steve Ultrino, Rep. Paul Donato, and Malden Democratic City Committee Chair Amanda Smith

Lipper-Garabedian claims victory in 5th Middlesex Senate primary

September 2, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

While Carey McDonald won Malden, Kate Lipper-Garabedian will replace Sen. Jason Lewis for the MA 5th Middlesex District seat.

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10 Takeaways from the 5th Middlesex District State Senate Candidate Forums

August 28, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

While the three Democrats vying for the 5th Middlesex State Senate seat share progressive goals, four local forums highlight contrasts in their approaches to housing, education, Beacon Hill reform and more.

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Members of the Malden Planning Board hear from staff member Michelle Romero

Planning Board unanimously rejects inclusionary zoning update, approves cottage kitchens

August 20, 2026 Lorna Garey 1

Does Malden’s 15% affordable housing mandate price out developers or protect neighborhoods? In a marathon joint meeting, the Planning Board took a side, rejecting a major zoning overhaul and sending the matter back to the City Council.

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