Departments A - L

Animal Control

The Animal Control Officer serves as a public safety officer for the City of Malden and responds to all requests for assistance with animals ranging from domestic, wild, dangerous or animals in distress.

Assessor

The Assessor’s Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all real and personal property located within the City of Malden for the purpose of taxation.

Cemetery

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.

City Clerk

As official record keeper for the City, the Clerk’s Office files and maintains series of records such as vital records (births, deaths and marriages), Business Certificates, Board of Appeal and Planning Board decisions, municipal ordinances and minutes of all boards and commissions.

Controller

The Controller's Office is responsible for managing the City of Malden's finances.

Emergency Management

The mission of the Emergency Management Department is to plan for and train to mitigate and recover from all risks, hazards and emergencies that could affect the lives of our residents, the education of our children, the furtherance of industry and commerce, and the preservation of property.

Engineering

The Engineering Department is responsible for the development, design, and construction oversight of all City roadway and utility construction projects.

Fire Department

Since April 10, 1839 the Malden Fire Department has protected the lives and property of Malden’s residents, businesses and visitors to the City from fire and other emergencies.

Health and Human Services

Find information about the Health and Human Services Department and its responsibilities and services.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department strives to provide excellent customer service to the employees and retirees of the City of Malden while working to attract and employ a workforce that is representative of the people the City serves.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Department is charged with the management and oversight of all computerized information systems for the City of Malden.

Inspectional Services

Find the resources you need to apply for building, plumbing, and electrical permits in the City of Malden.

Legal Department

The Legal Department defends and prosecutes all actions and suits commenced by or against the City, its agents, servants, officers and employees.

Library

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.

Housing Stability