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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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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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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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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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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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MHS students address the May 19, 2026 Malden City Council meeting

City Council Advances Data Center Moratorium, Appoints New DPW Director

May 22, 2026 Lorna Garey 1

Students from the MHS Youth Action Collaborative presented four campaigns addressing environmental and public health crises, earning praise from the City Council

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Cars trying to find a parking space on a narrow city street

Parking wars and pastries: Council moves to curb commuters, legalize home kitchens

May 14, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

The Council is taking aim at out-of-town commuters crowding residential streets and opening the door for Malden’s home cooks to launch legal microbusinesses.

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Local, state and federal malden elected officials gather at the Malden River

Markey, Clark join local leaders to celebrate riverfront park progress

May 12, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Katherine Clark joined Mayor Christenson to celebrate the federal investment turning a long-ignored river into a vibrant community space

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