City Council of Malden Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting included a public hearing regarding a special permit amendment for a retail cannabis business, which was subsequently approved to remove a non-transferable condition. The Council approved amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and referred it to a joint session with the Planning Board. Several election-related orders were adopted, including the designation of polling locations and early voting procedures for the 2026 cycle. Additionally, the Council enacted amendments to local ordinances concerning the Emergency Management Board, Cemetery Trustees, and building permit fees. Various licensing petitions were granted, including renewals for parking lots and new permits for commercial activities. Finally, petitions for utility pole installations were tabled for further consideration.