The City Council meeting covered a presentation on proposed zoning ordinance amendments and the review of numerous mayoral appointments to local commissions. The council passed a resolution to conduct a comprehensive review of the Flock Safety program. Key discussion items included ordinance amendments regarding cottage food operations, nonconforming uses, and inclusionary zoning policies. The council also processed license petitions for livery and parking, referring them to the License Committee, and managed utility-related petitions from National Grid.
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The City Council meeting agenda includes an overview of proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding residential kitchens, nonconforming uses, medical centers, massage therapy salons, and inclusionary zoning. The agenda features numerous mayoral appointments to various city commissions and councils, including the Council on Aging, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Public Works Commission. Additional business involves petitions for new livery services, extended operating hours for a local business, and outdoor parking. The Council will also consider a resolution to review the Flock Safety program and discuss utility pole installation petitions from National Grid and Verizon.
The commission reviewed the Energy Coach Program memo, discussing partnership models, program roles, and scope. Updates were provided on rain barrel sales and preparations for the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) grant, including application timelines and outreach requirements. The commission also discussed youth member terms, content for the upcoming newsletter, and conducted a working session to finalize the annual progress report, assigning editorial tasks and setting a new completion deadline.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund, hearing budget presentations from the Malden Public Library, the Malden Public Schools, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Discussions focused on balancing budget constraints with the maintenance of public programs and services, the impact of student enrollment on school funding, grant-funded initiatives for transportation and community development, and identifying potential efficiencies such as electronic billing. A motion was unanimously passed requesting the Mayor restore funds for language access services in the City Clerk's office and budget allocations for Ward and at-large Councillors.
