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‘An impossible situation:’ State mandates swallow Malden revenue, council clashes over public records

March 13, 2026 Lorna Garey 0

Tuesday’s Malden City Council meeting featured stark warnings on two fronts: A legal department overwhelmed by a 60% year-over-year surge in public records requests and an FY27 city budget swamped by required school funding

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Council approves Prop 2 ½ override ballot question, forwards OML violation to AG

December 19, 2025 Lorna Garey 3

McDonald offered thanks to outgoing Councilor at Large Craig Spadafora for 22 years of elected service to Malden

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