Leslie Morales

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting includes the approval of the minutes from the January 2026 Regular Business Meeting. Financial items for discussion cover the Landlord VMS Register, Accounts Payable (AP) Check Register, Payroll, and Capital Fund Program (CFP) reports for January 2026, alongside the December 2025 financial reports and the approval of the 2026 Budget submission. New business items include an informational update on the Natick Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Audit and a new EIV-SAVE immigration report, recognition of Jackie Matos' retirement, and proposed motions for contract authorization with Rogue Engineering and Design and for execution of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Prattville Floodproofing project. The agenda also provides notice regarding remote meeting provisions extending under the Open Meeting Law until June 30, 2027. An Executive Session is planned to discuss litigation strategy in two specific cases if an open meeting might be detrimental to the public body's litigating position.

The North Suburban Consortium's Consolidated Plan acts as a strategic roadmap for eight communities, including Malden, to address community needs and establish priorities for affordable housing and community development. The plan allocates federal funds to maximize positive impact for low and moderate-income individuals by focusing on four key areas: Affordable Housing, Public Services, Parks, Public Facilities and Infrastructure, and Economic Development. The overarching goal is to foster viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for residents.