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The Cemetery Department is responsible for the operation of Forest Dale Cemetery on Forest Street and is charged with maintaining the Salem Street and Bell Rock cemeteries. Burials at Forest Dale Cemetery are restricted to persons who have been residents of Malden for five years at the time of their death. 

Board of Trustees:
James Tuxbury, Chairman
Vincent Miraglia
William Settemio 
Vacant (To be determined)
Vacant (To be determined)

James Cahill, Superintendent
150 Forest Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: jcahill@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7191
Fax: 781-388-0849

This recommendation is to purchase a commercial mower to maintain the grounds of the Salem Street and Bell Rock Cemeteries. These cemeteries are maintained every other week and it is expected that this equipment will last the Department for at least ten years.

Citywide improvements are capital costs not directly related to any particular Department. 

Charles Ranaghan, Controller
200 Pleasant Street, Room 313
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: cranaghan@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7080
Fax: 781-397-7357

This recommendation includes the investment of approximately $2.5M in our parks, including Callahan, Devir, Forestdale, and Miller Parks. Also, the plan is to follow through with the recommendation to pave the newly installed bike path and to continue improvements at Bell Rock Memorial Park and Fellsmere Pond. In addition, $250,000 is proposed to buyback streetlights from National Grid so that we can respond directly when there is an outage. Finally, a major investment of $11M is proposed in our roadways and sidewalks which will coincide with recent water main repairs.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for a variety of City services including the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste, snow removal, plowing and sanding, street sweeping, upkeep and repairs to sidewalks, streets, parks and trees. Traffic signalization, crosswalk maintenance and anti-graffiti efforts were integrated into the responsibilities of the DPW in Fiscal Year 2013.

Robert Knox Jr., Director
356 Commercial Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: rknox@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7160
Fax: 781-397-7372

This recommendation includes the replacement of equipment that in most cases is nearly 20 years old. It also includes the purchase of a sidewalk sweeper for the downtown and neighborhood squares and a mini-trash truck which will help keep the city cleaner.

The goal of the Malden Fire Department is to prevent fires from occurring and to prevent related hazardous conditions from endangering the residents served. This is accomplished through community education initiatives and fire prevention code and regulation development and enforcement. The members of the Fire Department stand ready 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, to quickly and efficiently combat fire wherever and whenever it may occur and professionally mitigate all other emergency response incidents.

Michael J. Murphy, Chief
1 Sprague Street
Malden, MA 02148
Email: mmurphy@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7383
Fax: 781-397-7390

This recommendation takes into account the continuation of improvements at the District 1 station, including replacement of the windows which are nearly as old as the building and an upgrade to the Fire Alarm system which is 50 years old. This recommendation also funds the replacement of the Ladder Truck which is nearly 15 years old. The balance of the proposed funds is for the upgrading of equipment as well as the fleet. Additionally, the amount of $200,000 is included as a potential federal match for a new engine to replace the 1990 Pumper.

The Information Technology Department is charged with the management and oversight of all computerized information systems for the City of Malden. The mission of the Department is to provide and enhance technology platforms that support the City’s core functions and increase governmental efficiency for the residents of Malden.

Anthony Rodrigues, Director
200 Pleasant Street, Room 131
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: arodrigues@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7154
Fax: 781-388-0613

This recommendation includes the purchase of 266 computers. The proposal also includes the costs for expanded storage of digital data and archiving of city documents. It also anticipates the remaining costs for the purchase of Energov, a software program that will unify many departments within City Hall.

The mission of the Malden Public Library is to provide open access to information and to promote love of reading and lifelong learning to Malden residents and all residents of Massachusetts. Founded in 1879, the library is a non-profit corporation with partial City support and is governed by the Library Board of Trustees.

Dina Malgeri, Director
36 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: dmalgeri@maldenpubliclibrary.org
Telephone: 781-324-0218
Fax: 781-324-4467

This recommendation includes the installation of a video surveillance system consisting of 32 cameras to help address incidents of theft and reports of staff intimidation. This purchase will include coverage for the front entrance, children’s library, and public reading room as well as the Rider and Carr galleries. These funds also take into account the replacement of the carpet throughout the facility.

The Board of Health, Inspectional Services, Planning Department and Compliance Officers has been merged to become the new Permits, Compliance and Planning Services Office (PCPS). PCPS facilitates a streamlined process and provides improved and efficient customer service through technological upgrades, a coordinated effort of all departments, and the cross training of staffs. This “one stop” approach allows the public access to multiple city services and functions and ensures a more efficient planning, permitting and inspection process for both residential and business development.

Christopher Webb, Director
200 Pleasant Street, Room 223
Malden, MA 02148
Email: cwebb@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7030
Fax: 781-397-7193

This recommendation includes the replacement of the Weights and Measures vehicle and the Animal Control van. The proposal is also to purchase a surplus bucket truck from National Grid to assist in responding to outages of city-owned streetlights more efficiently.

Pine Banks Park is a 107.5 acre public park located in both Malden and Melrose. The park was bequeathed to the cities by the first Mayor of Malden, Elisha S. Converse in 1905 to be used by the cities jointly “forever as a public park.” Pine Banks Park is managed by a non-profit corporation comprised of a seven-member board of trustees from the two cities and includes a descendant of the Converse family.

Originally home to the Wompanoag Native American tribe, the park boasts rocky cliffs, a small shallow pond, hundreds of large evergreens and a beautiful walking trail. There is a playground area with picnic tables and BBQ facilities for families to enjoy. Pine Banks Park has recently undergone a sizable renovation and currently boasts five softball fields, a full size baseball field and a football field, with lighting for night games.

John Burgess, Park Superintendent
1087 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Telephone: 781-324-0822
 

The proposed funds would be used to help replace the Football, Lacrosse, and Rugby turf field. The material has met its life expectancy of ten years. This recommendation would be contingent on our sister city Melrose matching the amount as we equally share all of the costs associated with the park.

The Malden Police Department is a municipal, full service, community oriented department. The Department offers a variety of investigative, preventative, and community policing programs to both protect and serve Malden's residents and visitors.

James J. Holland, Chief
200 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Email: jholland@maldenpd.com
Phone: 781-388-0609
Fax: 781-388-0696
 

This recommendation supports the initiatives to reduce crime that were outlined during recent public safety meetings. It includes a major upgrade to our radio and video network which would become a platform for importing non-City video feeds from schools and retail centers. This would not only assist with investigations but also improve emergency and incident responses.

The Water Utilities Department is responsible for the oversight of the city’s drinking water and meets all regulations of U.S. and Massachusetts Environmental Protection Laws. The Department also maintains the infrastructure for the city’s water, sewer and fire protection systems and coordinates all data for monthly water billing.

Jeffery P. Manship, Director
356 Commercial Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: jpmanship@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: (781) 397-7160
Fax: (781) 397-7372

The funds proposed would be used to purchase a backhoe and dump truck which will allow the Department to be proactive in reducing water leaks throughout the city.