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Council reups 35% residential exemption, overhauls inclusionary zoning, takes swipe at National Grid

November 13, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

The City Council beat a statutory deadline to overhaul the city’s IZ policy, reaffirmed the 35% residential tax exemption for FY2027, and pushed back against a National Grid easement at Forest Dale Cemetery.

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Good news in the Neighborhood: A BiSON on the bike path and a big boost for Overlook Ridge

November 4, 2026 Neighborhood View 0

This edition of good news features the Malden Fire Department’s new trail-ready rescue beast—funded by the Bayrd Foundation—plus an $11 million state grant unlocking 617 new housing units and transit upgrades

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Malden City Councilors Michelle Luong, Peg Crowe, Paul Condon and Jadeane Sica

City Council slashes red tape, overhauls inclusionary zoning to spur development

October 30, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

On Tuesday, the City Council overhauled inclusionary housing requirements, increased density bonuses, shifted parking minimums and cut red tape for some businesses. Read our full recap of the October 26 meeting.

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Members of Malden's Climate Action and Sustainability Commission addressing the Malden city council on October 20.

City Council votes 10-1 to reallocate $2.2M to River Works, advances some zoning reforms

October 23, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Facing the threat of IRS penalties and a hit to Malden’s municipal credit rating, the City Council voted to shift park funding and adopted new zoning updates designed to cut red tape for local businesses.

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Bryant Terrace Apartments sign with phone number and 62 Willow St. address, in front of apt buildings.

The cost of affordability: Inside a Malden housing nonprofit’s $337,000 dilemma

October 22, 2026 Kim Brookes 2

A structural dilemma facing older, historically affordable developments across Massachusetts: Survive or stay affordable in the face of runaway inflation, aging infrastructure and soaring operational costs.

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Fueled by $460K grant, city invites public to kick off Commercial Street redesign

October 20, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

High rises, a new river walk or preserving the industrial core? Malden has a new transportation planner and is looking to reimagine Commercial Street. Join the public forum to weigh in on three major zoning proposals that could reshape the city’s waterfront, traffic flow and tax base.

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Volunteers in back of gift wrap and toys.

Merry Malden kicks off 7th year with call for sponsors, donations

October 18, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Are you able to help a local family this holiday season? Merry Malden is back, and organizers are looking for sponsors to fulfill wish lists for kids from birth through 18

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School Committee sees enrollment declines, academic improvements as parents raise after-school program concerns

October 12, 2026 Yves De Jesus 1

From a 500-student enrollment drop to impressive gains in state accountability scores, this month’s School Committee meeting covered a lot of ground. Plus: Voke update and parents rally for the Little Dragon program.

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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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