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Tuxbury addressing the Malden City Council

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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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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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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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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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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