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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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Good News in the Neighborhood: Disability Pride & Malden Farmers Market

August 18, 2026 Anne D'Urso-Rose 0

From a powerful Disability Pride Month flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to the unstoppable local vendors at the weekly Malden Farmers Market, read up on two community events proving that resilience is alive and well in our city.

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A machine that looks a little like a lawn mower on a shaded sidewalk with three women posed behind it.

Toward a trash-free Malden: Neat Streets initiative powered by youth, community and “Bessie”

August 13, 2026 Anne D'Urso-Rose 0

Malden’s “Neat Streets” initiative kicked off on July 25 with 40+ volunteers picking up trash up and down Salem St., all with the help of high school youth and a street sweeper named ‘Bessie.’

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Malden City Councilors Karen Colón Hayes and Steve Winslow at the July 28 council meeting.

‘Game of loopholes’: Council addresses Colón Hayes Open Meeting Law violation

July 31, 2026 Lorna Garey 1

The Malden City Council convened this week to formally discuss an Open Meeting Law violation finding by the Massachusetts Attorney General.

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Beyond empty rooms: How Malden is working to ‘bring the cool to the people’

July 18, 2026 Neighborhood View 2

With few visitors to the city’s available cooling centers, Neighborhood View found that protecting vulnerable residents from extreme heat will require much more than just unlocking the doors

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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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