Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget

The Fiscal Year 2021 proposed budget can be found below. As you review the budget, please keep in mind the following:

  1. Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 figures are shown in each table to provide what is known as a "three year look-back" which enables the user to compare the budget to the two previous fiscal years.
  2. The viewing environment below is not suited for the printing of the budget. For printing and further evaluation, you can download the Microsoft Excel version (XLSX) of the budget.
  3. All figures are rounded to the nearest dollar.
  4. Questions about the Fiscal Year 2021 budget can be directed to Mayor Christenson at 781-397-7000, option 6 or mayor@cityofmalden.org or City Controller Chuck Ranaghan at 781-397-7080 or cranaghan@cityofmalden.org.

Overview

  1. I. Letter from the Mayor
  2. II. Budget Overview
  3. III. Summary Revenues - Source
  4. a - Property Taxes Detail
  5. b - State Aid Detail
  6. c - Local Receipts Detail
  7. d - Other Financing Sources Detail
  8. IV. SUMMARY OF EXPENSES BY DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Dear Members of the City Council:

So close yet so far would be the most appropriate way to describe the Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal. I can still remember reviewing the draft budget on February 16th where our goal of having our expenses fully supported by our revenues was reached. In other words, this was going to be the first year that we didn’t have to utilize reserves to balance our annual operating budget.

But then the health care crisis known as COVID-19 hit and it has been all downhill ever since. Meals, excise, and parking revenue are all down and some by double digits. We are anticipating a 15-20 percent reduction in local aid from the state who is dealing with the loss of an estimated $5-6 billion dollars in revenue.

Fortunately, we have a great team to help navigate us through these most challenging times. I want to thank Ron Hogan, Chuck Ranaghan, Maria Luise, and Anthony Chiccuarelli for working hard over the past several weeks with the sole goal of maintaining the delivery of services that our residents have come to expect and deserve.

What’s most impressive is that they have been able to accomplish this goal without the imposition of any new fees or taxes above what’s allowed by state law today. They also have established a plan that does not require a reduction in the services that are needed to keep the City of Malden moving forward.

Don’t get me wrong this budget is a lot different than the one we were working on back in February and almost every department is impacted in one way or another but it’s not the throw up your hands and call it a day plan thanks to the hard work and dedication of the aforementioned team. 

In conclusion, this budget is not what any of us hoped for but it’s also not one that most would expect based on the massive cuts from the state and revenue reductions we are currently facing. Please let me know if you have any questions as you work your way through the proposal and as always, I thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Mayor Signature BlueGary Christenson
Mayor, City of Malden


Assessor's Department - $431,255

  1. About the Assessor's Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $348,655
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $82,600

The Assessor’s Department is responsible for determining the value of real and personal property for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are required to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1st each year. To accomplish this, they gather the pertinent characteristics of each parcel of property and use the information to determine appropriate valuation schedules for various classes of property. The Assessor’s Department is also responsible for the administration of property tax data records and the maintaining of parcel ownership data based upon recorded property transactions at the Registry of Deeds. Finally, they oversee billing for motor vehicle excise tax, statutory and local exemptions, and abatements.

James O’Brien, Director
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: jobrien@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7100
Fax: 781-397-7099

Board of Appeal - $16,510

  1. About the Board of Appeal
  2. Account Summary
  3. Stipends - $15,760
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $750

The Board of Appeal (BOA) assists with the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance. The BOA hears and determines appeals from the Building Inspector, variances for commercial and residential properties, and special permits in accordance with the zoning ordinance and Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) c. 40A.

James O’Brien, Chairperson
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: jobrien@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7100
Fax: 781-397-7099

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission - $30,750

  1. About the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission - $30,750
  2. Account Summary
  3. Stipends - $29,600
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $1,150

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is responsible for all licensing and ongoing oversight of Marijuana Establishments in the City of Malden. This is committee was formed last year as part of the Marijuana Ordinance and its members include the Police Chief, Building Commissioner, Financial Member and two members of the public with one being appointed by the Mayor’s Office and the other by the City Council.

Ron Hogan, Chairperson
7 Jackson Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: rhogan@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7196
Fax: 781-397-7099

Cemetery Department - $370,653

  1. About the Cemetery Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Board of Trustees - $15,000
  4. Administrative Salaries - $152,316
  5. Labor Salaries - $118,337
  6. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $85,000

The Cemetery Department is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Forest Dale Cemetery and is also charged with the maintenance of the Salem Street and Bell Rock Cemeteries.

Board of Trustees:
James Tuxbury, Chairperson
Joseph Barris
Daniel Grover
Vincent Miraglia
William Settemio

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

City Clerk's Office - $435,321

  1. About the City Clerk's Office
  2. Account Summary
  3. Board of Registrars - $4,000
  4. Administrative Salaries - $325,321
  5. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $106,000

As the official record keeper, the City Clerk’s Office files and maintains a series of records, including vital records (births, deaths and marriages), Business Certificates, Board of Appeal and Planning Board decisions, municipal ordinances and meeting minutes of all boards and commissions. As Clerk to the City Council, the office develops and distributes the Council agenda, keeps minutes of the meetings, provides notification of Council actions to affected parties and issues licenses on its behalf. As the Chief Election Officer, the City Clerk is responsible for all aspects of voter registration, absentee voting and election administration for all elections and serves as the Campaign Finance Officer for local elections. Finally, as licensing agent, the office issues a variety of licenses and permits such as marriage licenses, auctioneer permits and raffle and bazaar permits.

Gregory Lucey, City Clerk
110 Pleasant Street, First Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: glucey@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7116
Fax: 781-388-0610

Conservation Commission - $11,000

  1. About the Conservation Commission
  2. Account Summary
  3. Stipends - $10,500
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $500

The Conservation Commission is tasked with the promotion and development of natural resources and protection of watershed resources pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) c. 40, s. 8C. The Commission is also responsible for administering the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L.) c. 131, s. 40, the Rivers Protection Act and preserving the interests of conservation land. Additionally, the Commission advises other municipal boards and officials on conservation and environmental issues.

Ryan Roseen, Clerk
17 Pleasant Street, Second Floor
Malden, MA 02148
Email: rroseen@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7040
Fax: 781-397-7023

Controller's Office - $1,046,801

  1. About the Controller's Office
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $369,578
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $677,223

The Controller’s Office is responsible for managing the City’s finances. This includes the recording of all expenditures and assuring that departments operate within their annual appropriations. The Controller’s Office also audits departments and reports the City’s financial status on an annual basis. Finally, the Controller serves as the Purchasing Agent for the City.

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

Debt Service - $7,436,728

  1. About Debt Service
  2. Account Summary
  3. Debt and Interest Payments - $7,436,728

These funds provide for the payment of principal and interest on loans that the City has borrowed to perform a variety of capital improvements and other purchases which are not budgeted in the annual appropriation.

Daniel Grover, Treasurer / Collector
110 Pleasant Street, First Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: dgrover@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7090
Fax: 781-397-1593

Emergency Management Department - $27,750

  1. About the Emergency Management Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Stipends - $22,500
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $5,250

The Emergency Management Department plans and trains for hazards, emergencies and disasters that could affect the lives of our residents. The Department focuses on ensuring that the City is prepared to withstand, respond to and recover from all types of natural disasters and emergencies.

Glenn Cronin, Director
800 Eastern Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
Email: gcronin@maldenpd.com
Telephone: 781-397-7171

Engineering Department - $386,154

  1. About the Engineering Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $296,154
  4. Operating and Maintenance Cost - $90,000

The Engineering Department is responsible for the development, design and construction oversight of all City roadway and utility construction projects. The department provides technical assistance and project management functions to other City departments, private contractors, engineers, surveyors and the general public regarding municipal infrastructure, street layouts, property boundaries, drainage systems and traffic issues. The department also manages the City’s water meter system.

Yem Lip, Director
17 Pleasant Street, Second Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: ylip@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7040
Fax: 781-397-7023

Fire Department - $10,761,646

  1. About the Fire Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Fire Commissioner - $5,000
  4. Administrative Salaries - $257,688
  5. Firefighter Salaries - $9,155,126
  6. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $1,343,832

The members of the Fire Department stand ready to quickly and efficiently combat fire wherever and whenever it may occur and to mitigate all other emergency incidents to which they respond. A main focus of the department is to prevent fires from occurring and to prevent related hazardous conditions from endangering the public. Public safety is advanced through community outreach, educational initiatives on fire prevention, fire code inspections, and code and regulation enforcement.

William Sullivan, Chief
1 Sprague Street
Malden, MA 02148
Email: wsullivan@maldenfd.com
Telephone: 781-397-7383
Fax: 781-397-7390

Health Department - $591,107

  1. About the Health Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Board of Health - $5,400
  4. Administrative Salaries - $525,800
  5. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $59,907

The Health Department acts for both the State and City to promote and protect the health, welfare and safety of Malden residents. The department also leads the effort to improve the well-being of the community and enforces the laws and regulations governing health, environment, housing, and sanitation. The Board of Health within the Health Department is the statutory board created pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, c. 111, s. 26 and c. 41, s. 1 to approve policy and guide the Health Department toward accomplishing its mission.

Christopher Webb, Director
110 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor
Malden, MA 02148
cwebb@cityofmalden.org
781-397-7049

Historical Commission - $6,000

  1. About the Historical Commission
  2. Account Summary
  3. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $6,000

The Historical Commission preserves and protects the City’s historical character in order to maintain the significance of Malden’s place in history. The Commission safeguards and enhances cultural and historical resources, including those which represent or reflect elements of the City’s cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history. An additional goal is to provide educational outreach to the community.    

Members of the Commission:
Barbara Tolstrup, Chairperson
Joe Cesario, Clerk
Inna Babitskaya
Mary Hampton
John Tramondozzi

Human Resources Department - $387,805

  1. About the Human Resources Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $287,805
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $100,000

The Human Resources Department (HR) strives to provide excellent customer service to the employees and retirees of the City while working to attract and employ a workforce that is representative of the people the City serves. HR facilitates employee hiring processes, administers benefits, handles personnel matters and assists City Departments with all aspects of employee related issues. Additionally, HR maintains a wide range of personnel benefits and programs to help sustain and grow a high quality and healthy workforce that meets the needs of our community and its municipal services.

Anthony Chiccuarelli, Director
17 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: achiccuarelli@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7187
Fax: 781-397-7358

Information Technology Department - $862,934

  1. About the Information Technology Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $434,758
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $428,176

The Information Technology Department is tasked with the management and oversight of computerized information systems. 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 community.

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

Inspectional Services - $741,458

  1. About the Inspectional Services Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $690,458
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $51,000

Inspectional Services, formerly known as Permits, Inspections, and Planning Services (PIPS), provides staffing and guidelines for permitting, code enforcement, and land use activities in the City. The staff works in a coordinated effort to protect public safety, health, and property through permitting, inspections, and enforcement associated with the Massachusetts State Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Architectural Access Board (521 CMR), and local Zoning Ordinances. Inspectors from this department address public complaints of possible code, zoning, and health violations and work in unison with other City officials and departments toward a resolution. Staff also performs testing on equipment used within the City for weights and measures to ensure accuracy and fairness in commerce. The department maintains a focus on protecting and preserving the public safety of residents, property owners, and businesses through the review and enforcement of building and sanitary codes, and the evaluation of land-development and use proposals for conformance to the goals and objectives of the City’s Master Plan and Zoning Ordinances. The department also facilitates a streamlined and efficient process with a focus on customer service. The use of technology, coordination of departments, and the cross training of staff offers a "one-stop" approach which allows public access to multiple city services and functions and ensures more efficient practices for both residential and business development. Staff are also committed to providing effective communication and education to the public with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Nelson Miller, Building Commissioner
110 Pleasant Street, Second Floor
Malden, MA 02148
Email: nmiller@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7000, Ext. 2027
Fax: 781-397-7193

Insurance Costs - $22,993,193

  1. About Insurance Costs
  2. Account Summary
  3. Insurance Payments - $22,993,193

These costs represent the amount required by the City to maintain insurance costs for employees, retirees and their families, in Health, Medicare, and Unemployment coverage.

Anthony Chiccuarelli, Director
17 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: achiccuarelli@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7187
Fax: 781-397-7358

Legal Department - $536,655

  1. About the Legal Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $276,055
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - 260,600

The Legal Department defends and prosecutes all actions and suits commenced by or against the City, its agents, servants, officers and employees. The department provides legal services, representation and advice to City officials and employees in all claims and cases involving the City. It also assists the City Council with policy making and legislative advice as it develops and ordains policies and regulations.

Kathryn M. Fallon, City Solicitor
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: kfallon@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7106
Fax: 781-397-7105

Legislature - $360,854

  1. About the Legislature
  2. Account Summary
  3. Legislative Salaries - $307,819
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $53,035

The City Council is the legislative branch of city government and consists of eleven elected members, one elected from each of the eight wards (Ward Councillors) and three elected citywide (Councillors-At-Large). All terms of office are two years. The Council sets policy; adopts laws (ordinances), orders and resolutions; reviews and approves the City’s annual budget; approves appropriations, confirms appointments and other matters proposed by the Mayor; addresses the concerns of residents; and, performs many other legislative-related tasks.

Lisa Cagno, Clerk of Committees
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
Email: citycouncil@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7130
Fax: 781-397-7004

Library - $1,533,635

  1. About the Library
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $241,275
  4. Library Staff Salaries - $988,787
  5. Operating and Maintenance Cost - $303,573

The Malden Public Library’s mission is to provide open access to information and to promote the love of reading and lifelong learning. The library is a non-profit corporation that receives City support and is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Dora St. Martin, Director
36 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: dstmartin@maldenpubliclibrary.org
Telephone: 781-324-0218
Fax: 781-324-4467

Licensing Board - $20,600

  1. About the Licensing Board
  2. Account Summary
  3. Stipends $19,600
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $1,000

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) c. 138 and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, the Licensing Board is responsible for issuing and governing licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages both for consumption on premises and for package stores. The Board is also responsible for common victualers’ licenses and licenses for live entertainment.

Lee Kinnon, Chairperson
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: danthony@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7138
Fax: 781-397-7348

Mayor's Office - $578,918

  1. About the Mayor's Office
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $508,918
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $70,000

The Mayor and his staff assist City Departments, provide community outreach and focus on issues concerning all aspects of City government. The Office responds directly to residents requesting information or seeking to address concerns regarding municipal services.

Gary Christenson, Mayor
17 Pleasant Street, Fourth Floor
Malden, MA 02148
Email: mayor@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7000, option 6
Fax: 781-397-7073

Parking Department - $593,458

  1. About the Parking Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $227,990
  4. Parking Enforcement Salaries - $238,380
  5. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $127,088

The Parking Department is formed with the intent to provide increased focus and consolidated ownership over all aspects of parking in the City of Malden. The parking department is responsible for parking enforcement citywide, including winter and street sweeping parking enforcement, enforcing parking rules in the downtown business district, and enforcing all residential parking regulations. The Parking Department also administers the parking meter program within the city and is responsible for policy, maintenance and revenue collection.

Ron Hogan, Director
7 Jackson Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: rhogan@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7196
Fax: 781-397-7099

Pension Costs - $12,401,450

  1. About Pension Costs
  2. Account Summary
  3. Pension Costs - $12,401,450

Pension costs represent the annual costs incurred by the City to fund the employees pension plan. The City’s plan is a defined benefit plan which is governed by Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) c. 32 and is overseen by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. A defined benefit plan is one where the members contribute a certain percent of wages each payroll and the benefits upon retirement are pre-determined by law.

James Ryan, Director
17 Pleasant Street, Second Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: jryan@maldenretirement.org
Telephone: 781-397-7086
Fax: 781-397-7358

Pine Banks Park - $398,443

  1. About Pine Banks Park
  2. Account Summary
  3. Operating and Maintenance Cost - $398,443

Pine Banks Park is a 107.5 acre public park located in both Malden and Melrose. The park was bequeathed to both 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 is managed by a non-profit corporation comprised of a seven-member board of trustees representative of the two cities. 

Board of Trustees:
Gary Christenson, Mayor of Malden
Richard R. Burns, Jr., Malden Representative
Peter M. Carroll, Malden Representative
Paul Brodeur, Mayor of Melrose
C. Henry Kezer, Melrose Representative and Board President
John Lynch, Melrose Representative
Rick Rudolph, Donors’ Representative

Andrew Walsh, Superintendent
1087 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Email: a.walsh@pinebanks.org
Telephone: 781-324-0822

Planning Board - $28,080

  1. About the Planning Board
  2. Account Summary
  3. Stipends - $13,680
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $14,400

The Planning Board is the special permit granting authority for all residential, commercial and flood plain development in the City, except high-rise (6-12 story) residential development in the Central Business district. In addition to statutory responsibilities, the Board formulates policies which guide land use and development, administers the subdivision control law, and advises the City Council and Board of Appeal on zoning amendments and petitions.

Michelle Romero, Principal Planner
110 Pleasant Street, Second Floor
Malden, MA 02148
Email: mromero@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7000, ext. 2030
Fax: 781-397-7193

Police Department - $11,390,308

  1. About the Police Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Police Commissioner - $5,000
  4. Administrative Salaries - $576,791
  5. Police Officer Salaries - $9,180,103
  6. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $1,628,414

The Police Department is a full service, community-oriented department that offers a variety of investigative, preventative, and community policing programs. The Department is committed to identifying public safety concerns and providing the most effective response to the City’s law enforcement needs.

Kevin Molis, Chief
800 Eastern Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
Email: kmolis@maldenpd.com
Phone: 781-388-0609
Fax: 781-388-0696

Public Facilities Department - $2,549,314

  1. About the Public Facilities Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $294,746
  4. Labor Salaries - $616,097
  5. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $1,638,471

The Public Facilities Department maintains all city-owned buildings and works to provide safe and clean facilities and grounds for the community. The department is also tasked with implementing the city’s recent designation as a Green Community which in part will allows us to be eligible to receive grant funding to become more energy efficient.

Eric Rubin, Director
170 Centre Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: erubin@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7070
Fax: 781-397-7362

Public Works Department - $6,714,647

  1. About the Public Works Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Public Works Commission - $16,000
  4. Administrative Salaries - $312,337
  5. Labor Salaries - $1,687,660
  6. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $4,698,650

The Public Works Department is responsible for a variety of City services including the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste; snow and ice removal; plowing and sanding; street sweeping; upkeep and repairs to sidewalks and streets; maintenance of parks; citywide tree maintenance and planting; anti-graffiti efforts; pavement marking maintenance; signage and traffic signalization; and, storm water system maintenance and drainage repairs.

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

Recreation Department - $273,893

  1. About the Recreation Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $174,393
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $99,500

The Recreation Department provides residents of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, year-round affordable and accessible sports and recreational programs. A wide variety of activities are offered that promote a more active and healthier lifestyle.

Joe Levine, Recreation Coordinator
c/o Macdonald Stadium
32 Pearl Street
Malden, MA 02148
Email: jlevine@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7168

School Department - $74,200,150

  1. About the School Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. School Department's Budget - $74,200,150

The Malden Public Schools consists of a network of schools working closely together to educate the City’s youth. Schools include Malden High School, (5) five K-8 schools (Beebe, Ferryway, Forestdale, Linden, Salemwood) and one Early Learning Center that are all committed to making education a rewarding and productive experience.

John Oteri, Superintendent
c/o Malden High School
77 Salem Street, Room H104
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: joteri@maldenps.org
Telephone: 781-397-7204
Fax: 781-397-7267

Senior Center - $400,313

  1. About the Senior Center
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $152,489
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $247,824

The John and Christina Markey Senior Community Center serves the senior population through a number of programs, services and activities. Exercise programs are in place to increase flexibility and prevent injury, education programs to increase knowledge and understanding of personal health care and entertainment programs to increase socialization and decrease isolation. A wide variety of other programs are offered for the mind, body and spirit, helping seniors live longer, safer and healthier lives in their own community.

Karen Colon Hayes, Director
7 Washington Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: khayes@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7144
Fax: 781-397-7147

State Assessments - $16,284,495

  1. About State Assessments
  2. Account Summary
  3. State Assessments and Other Charges - $16,284,495

State assessments are costs imposed upon the City by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and are paid from the State Aid that the city receives.

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

Teen Enrichment Center - $138,139

  1. About the Teen Enrichment Center
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $137,139
  4. Operating and Maintenance Cost - $1,000

The Malden Teen Enrichment Center (MTEC) offers high-quality programs that promote leadership and youth development through enrichment activities and opportunities to cultivate relationships with adults and peers. These programs enable Malden’s teens to gain a sense of belonging while preparing for future employment, higher education, and adult life. MTEC affords teens a safe environment where they are given the opportunity to learn, thrive and engage in the community.

Cathy MacMullin, MTEC Coordinator
15 Ferry Street
Malden, MA 02148
Email: cmacmullin@cityofmalden.org
Phone: 781-397-7234

Traffic Department - $473,033

  1. About the Traffic Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $56,165
  4.  Traffic Supervisor Salaries - $406,868
  5. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $10,000

The Traffic Department enhances public safety through the enforcement of traffic laws. The department promotes the safe flow of vehicular traffic and addresses parking issues throughout the City.

Kathy Hannan, Traffic Administrator
c/o Malden Police Department
800 Eastern Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: khannan@maldenpd.com
Telephone: 781-397-7190
Fax: 781-397-0296

Treasurer's Department - $945,205

  1. About the Treasurer's Department
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $578,400
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $366,805

The Treasurer’s Department manages three programs which are generally described as Treasury Management, Payroll and Collections. The Treasurer prepares and generates all real estate, excise tax and water-sewer bills as well as late notices for parking tickets. This department also collects all money mailed or wired to the City by Federal or State government agencies, various fees paid by individuals and corporations as well as permits and fines.

Daniel Grover, Treasurer / Collector
110 Pleasant Street, First Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: dgrover@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7090
Fax: 781-397-1593

Unclassified Accounts - $6,628,062

  1. About Unclassified Accounts
  2. Account Summary
  3. List of Accounts - $6,628,062

These accounts are costs not directly related to any particular department and include unanticipated operational costs.

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

Veterans' Services Department - $365,818

  1. About the Veterans' Services
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $112,818
  4. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $253,000

The Veterans' Services Department offers assistance to any person who served in the Armed Forces and who may be entitled to receive benefits from either Local, State or Federal agencies. The department also provides information and services to a veteran, veteran's spouse and/or their dependents.

Kevin Jarvis, Veterans' Services Officer
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: kjarvis@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7139
Fax: 781-397-7348

Workers' Compensation - $851,000

  1. About Workers' Compensation
  2. Account Summary
  3. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $851,000

This account provides funds for the compensation of employees who are injured or disabled in connection with their employment.

Kathryn M. Fallon, City Solicitor
110 Pleasant Street, Third Floor
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: kfallon@cityofmalden.org
Telephone: 781-397-7106
Fax: 781-397-7105

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Community Preservation Act Fund - $832,506

  1. About the Community Preservation Act Fund
  2. Account Summary
  3. Community Preservation Act Fund Breakdown - $832,506

The Community Preservation Act (Massachusetts General Laws chapter 44b, or "CPA") allows local communities to adopt a surcharge on property taxes and receive state matching funds for affordable housing, historic resources, open space and recreation land. The citizens of Malden adopted the CPA in November 2015 with a 1% local surcharge which is then placed into a separate fund. A 9-member committee reviews projects and submits them to the Mayor who in turn proposes which projects should be funded to the City Council.

Julianne Orsino, Chairperson
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
E-mail: cpcmalden@gmail.com
Telephone: 339-221-0583

PEG Access and Cable Related Enterprise Fund - $850,000

  1. About the PEG Access Enterprise Fund
  2. Account Summary
  3. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $850,000

The Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Related Enterprise Fund is made up of deposited funds received in connection with our franchise agreement with Comcast and Verizon. Monies in this fund are appropriated for cable-related purposes consistent with our franchise agreements which are primarily used to support of public, educational or governmental access cable television services administered by Malden Access Television (MATV).

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

Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund - $29,980,083

  1. About the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund
  2. Account Summary
  3. Administrative Salaries - $252,394
  4. Labor Salaries - $618,672
  5. Operating and Maintenance Costs - $29,109,017

The Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund is used to operate and maintain water and sewer infrastructure as well as to fund water and sewer related engineering and construction costs.

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