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Malden Awarded FY21 MVP Action Grant for “Malden River Works for Waterfront Equity and Resilience”

The Baker-Polito Administration has awarded the City of Malden a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant in the amount of $150,015 to continue work on the Malden River Works project. Through the MVP program, the State has invested over $44...

Fall Cleanup Day in Malden - Saturday, September 19, 2020

Volunteers are requested to help clean up some key recreational spots in Malden on Saturday, September 19^th. 

• Limit of 20 volunteers per location (Groups of five or more please RSVP Councillor-At-Large Steve Winslow (781-662-8032) swinslow@cityofm...

Supporting Victims of our Namesake City of Malden, Washington

The City of Malden is partnering with the Malden Fire Department to help support the victims of the devastating fires taking place in Malden, Washington. Incorporated on December 20, 1909 the town was established as a station stop and was named by railway...

Update on COVID-19

The City of Malden is actively monitoring the evolving health issues caused by COVID-19 and is working closely with public health officials. Since last week Malden has an additional 37 cases which brings our number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1453. &am...

Socially Distant Recovery Coach Academy to be Held

Thanks to a grant from RIZE Massachusetts the City of Malden’s Health Department is pleased to announce that they will be holding a socially distant Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Coach Academy. This Academy is planned to ta...

Please Submit Your Veterans Day Virtual Parade Video

With Veterans Day on the horizon and as the COVID-19 pandemic has not gone away, it has become clear that the prospect of having a traditional in-person Veterans Day Parade is not possible. Building from the success of our Memorial Day virtual parade vide...

Malden Awarded Grant for Clean Energy Initiatives

On Friday, September 4th, the City of Malden was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division of a grant award in the amount of $165,365. As a designated Green Community, Malden qualified for this competit...

United Way provides $50,000 to Launch Malden Together Fund to Assist residents impacted by COVID-19

The City of Malden, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and several community partners today announced the launch of the Malden Together Fund to support the essential needs of Malden residents most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The M...

LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF MALDEN CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE RENEWAL PROCEEDING

The City of Malden, by the Mayor as the statutory Cable License Issuing Authority, will hold a public ascertainment hearing on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., to identify cable-related needs of the City and public in connection with the possible...

Mayor Pushes Forward on Trash & Recycling Changes

In February, Mayor Christenson submitted to the City Council a proposal to modernize the solid waste program. Ever since the City introduced the Pay as you Throw (PAYT) system in 2008 under then Mayor Richard Howard, residents have sought changes to make ...

Labor Day 2020-City Services open/closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day Holiday and reopen on Tuesday, September 8th for normal business hours

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday

After Decades in Business, Gabby’s Barber Shop Closes

Mayor Gary Christenson recently congratulated John Angelo, a lifelong Maldonian and longtime proprietor of Gabby’s Barber Shop on his retirement and commended his nearly 60 years in business. Gabby’s Barber Shop was initially located o...

Update on Confirmed Malden Cases

Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb recently updated the latest numbers with respect to known cases of COVID-19. As of September 2nd, the City of Malden has confirmed 1,416 positive cases. Sadly, the City has also reported 87 confirmed deaths due to ...

MIT Challenger Athletes Meet for a Drive-By Hello

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medford Invitational Tournament (MIT) Challenger League was unable to hold their annual baseball tournament at Bruce Field in Malden. Mayor Gary Christenson and MIT President and CEO Ron Giovino met up last Sunday to gree...

Malden Fire Department Recipient of DHS/FEMA Grants

On Wednesday September 2, 2020 Fire Chief William P. Sullivan of the Malden Fire Department was notified by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Grants Management Branch that the Malden Fire Department is the...

Mayor Commends Malden Firefighters’ Actions at Revere Fire

Mayor Gary Christenson recently paid tribute to six Malden Firefighters who assisted the City of Revere Fire Department during a horrific fire on August 5^th which also resulted in the rescue of a trapped resident. Revere firefighters were occupied at anot...

Malden Community Food Security Survey

Take the Malden Community Food Security Survey. This survey is designed to better understand where you get your food and any barriers that prevent you and your family from getting the food you need. The information obtained through the survey will assist ...

Advisory Group for Obama’s Pledge

As part of Mayor Christenson’s UniteMalden2020 initiative, an advisory group to review the Malden Police Department’s use of force policy has been established. The specific goal of this group is to work on the Obama Foundation&rsqu...

Outdoor Dining Thrives in Malden

COVID19 had dealt a devastating blow to the restaurant industry. After being closed completely for months, restaurants began to reopen, faced with the reality of reduced capacity and a public reluctant to dine out even with strict protocols in place. &...

Malden Census Completion Rates are Up!

We are excited to report that as COVID-19 shut down Malden’s 2020 Census Committee’s aggressive campaign plans in mid-March, we recently regrouped and are pleased to report that Malden’s response rates have jumped due to thes...

Update on Confirmed Malden COVID-19 Cases

Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb recently updated the latest numbers with respect to known cases of COVID-19. As of August 13^th, the City of Malden has confirmed 1,347 positive cases. Sadly, the City has also reported 85 confirmed deaths due to th...

City Hall to Reopen with a Modified Schedule by Appointment Only

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, City employees have remained steadfastly committed to providing communication and services to our residents. Although our goal of returning to a new “normal” is happening more slowly than we hoped, a b...

Ribbon Cutting at Triangle’s Training Center at 157 Pleasant Street

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting for a new office of Triangle, Inc. at 157 Pleasant Street. This new location will serve as Triangle’s hub for individual job seekers and referrals from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Co...

Ward 7 Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Rodent Issues

Malden Board of Health Director Chris Webb and Ward 7 City Councillor Neal Anderson will hold a socially distant Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, August 18^th at 6 PM at Lincoln Commons, Cross Street to discuss the current uptick in rodents in the neighbor...

Celebrating 90 Years Young!

Mayor Christenson recently surprised Historical Commission Chair Barbara Tolstrup with a citation in celebration of her 90^th birthday! Barbara, who has served on the Commission since 1979 also serves on the Malden Historical Society. Barbara has long been...

Mourning Former Malden Resident Paul Abare

The City of Malden mourns the passing of larger-than-life former Malden resident and Malden Public Schools Educator Paul Abare. Paul was a true gentleman well-known for his kind ways and classy demeanor. A 1969 graduate of Malden High School, Paul was a b...

COVID-19 MATV Live Call-in Show

As COVID cases in Massachusetts have risen slightly, Mayor Gary Christenson will resume his MATV Live Call-In Show on Tuesday, August 4th at 7 PM to address questions from residents. He will be joined by Board of Health Director Chris Webb, Board of Healt...

Malden Awarded Grant to Complete ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

Through the advocacy of Malden’s Disability Commission, the City recently received a $40,000 grant from Governor Baker’s Community Compact Program to complete an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan....

Grand Opening of Breton Tax Services

Mayor Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Breton Tax Services at their new location, 718 Salem Street. Launched in 2019 and formerly located in Chelsea, Breton Tax serves to assist individuals and small businesses with their daily ...

Grand Opening of Faces on Pleasant

Nearly 30 years after Faces Nightclub in Boston shuttered its doors, the next generation of Martignettis has reprised the name ‘Faces’ for Malden’s newest brewery and restaurant. Brothers Dan, Joe, and Anthony previously ran ...

Malden Awarded Grant for a Tree Inventory

The City of Malden recently received an Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grant in the amount of $30,000. This grant is funded in part by the USDA Forest Service through the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Urban and Community ...

Muslims for Humanity ICNA Emergency Food Pantry Distribution

The Muslims for Humanity ICNA Relief COVID-19 Emergency Food Pantry has begun a food distribution program every Friday at 2 PM from the Outreach Community and Reform Center located at 204 Pearl Street. Mosque members will hand out boxes of food containing...

Summer Reading at Malden Public Library

Summer Reading is about to begin at the Malden Public Library! Residents are welcome to attend the parade-style “drive-through” event on Wednesday, July 15^th from 2-3 PM by driving or walking by the Park Street entrance to greet librar...

Summary of Governor's Phase III, Step 1 MA Reopening of Parks and Recreation

On Monday, July 6^th, Governor Baker’s Phase III, Step 1 of the Massachusetts Reopening Plan came into effect. This step in the plan includes the process by which organized sports and programs may be resumed in a limited manner. Attached is a bri...

Independence Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday

Fire Chief Bill Sullivan’s Statement on Illegal Fire Works

As the Chief of the Malden Fire Department, and a Malden resident, I certainly share the concerns of all Malden’s residents, with respect to the use of illegal fireworks in our City. Many surrounding communities, as well as cities and towns acro...

UniteMalden 2020

Mayor Gary Christenson announces a “UniteMalden 2020” initiative which is comprised of five specific action steps intended to immediately begin addressing racial inequity.

“This has been a trying time for our country, the effe...

Ward 5 Celebrates two Centurions!

Last weekend Division Street neighbors and residents came together in a socially distant manner to wish two longtime Maldonians a very happy 100^th birthday! Marge Crocker and Neska Berthel were both born in the year 1920 – the dawn of the &l...

Reopening of Parks, Playgrounds and Athletic Fields

Effective Friday, June 12^th, the parks, playgrounds and athletic fields will reopen for general recreation and limited organized sport activities. We continue to limit those activities that encourage groups to gather and that make social distancing diffic...

Parking Meter Enforcement to Resume June 8th

Beginning Monday, June 8^th the City of Malden will resume parking meter enforcement across the City, as well as enforcement of our resident parking regulations and our street sweeping program.

Our nearly three-month hiatus on parking enforcement across the...

Important Fire Safety Message to All Malden Residents from Fire Chief Bill Sullivan

As the summer of 2020 rapidly approaches, there are some important home fire safety considerations to be mindful of for the safety and protection of your family and neighbors as well as your property. During the summer months the use of outdoor cooking eq...

Phased in Reopening of Parks and Open Spaces

The City of Malden will begin a phased reopening of our parks and open spaces. The goal is to provide a place for residents to get fresh air and exercise while protecting public health and preventing a resurgence of COVID-19.

Effective Monday, May...

Walking, Running, Cycling Loop Encircles Malden River

Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden City Councillor-At-Large Stephen Winslow participated in a social distancing announcement of the establishment of a 3.2 mile/5-meter walking, running and cycling Loop connecting trails that encircle the Malden River. The ...

Memorial Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day.For trash / recycling pickup, it will be pushed forward 1 day for the rest of the week (Tuesday through Saturday collection)

List of City Services O...

COVID-19 Testing is Now available in Cambridge, Malden and Somerville

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) tests are now available to the public at no cost. People do not have to be displaying symptoms to be tested but must have an appointment in advance. Please call 617-665-2928 for an appointment. Testing is done Monday throug...

City of Malden Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Mayor Gary Christenson and the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) with the support of the City Council launched the new Malden Rental Assistance Fund to help low-income Malden households unable to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 crisis. The program w...

Cataldo Ambulance, Anthony’s of Malden Assist in Rockport Donation to EMS

Shoe manufacturer The Rockport Group has donated 5,000 pairs of sneakers and walking shoes to Massachusetts Emergency Medical Service workers. Rockport’s “Responders in Motion Initiative” is their way of thanking emergency wo...

MATV Initiative to Unite Community #maldentogether

The City of Malden will be collaborating with MATV (soon to be UMA, Urban Media Arts) on a new initiative called: #maldentogether. This multi-media project is intended to help unite residents during this pandemic crisis as we work to emerge out of it in t...

2020 Street Sweeping Update

As we approach the beginning of our street sweeping season, we wanted residents to be made aware of the impact the COVID-19 situation will have on our approach. Our sweeping program will begin in earnest on May 1^st and we encourage residents to m...

Cambridge Health Alliance Launches COVID-19 Testing at Malden Care Center

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) today announced that, beginning Wednesday, April 29, COVID-19 testing will be available to existing CHA patients and members of the community via a stand-alone testing center at the CHA Malden Care Center (195 Canal Street,...

Malden Mayor Christenson Join Fellow Mayors in Call for Vote by Mail

Mayor Gary Christenson added his name to a letter sent to legislative leaders calling to move to a vote by mail system for the 2020 primary and general elections.

Earlier this week, a coalition of nearly two dozen mayors sent a letter to State House leader...

Malden Board of Health Declaration of Public Health Emergency Action

On April 21, 2020 the Board of Health voted that due to the Public Health Emergency as a result of COVID-19 new requirements will take effect immediately and will remain in effect until it is determined that the Public Health Emergency no longer exists.

Ef...

Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day despite Trying Times

As conducting Malden’s traditional Memorial Day Parade is not an option during these times, the City has come up with a creative way to honor the deceased friends, relatives and loved ones of Malden residents who served in the armed forces. This...

Update on Confirmed Malden Cases

On Wednesday, April 15th Secretary Marylou Sudders of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) announced that the Department of Public Health (DPH) COVID-19 website would start to include a breakdown of coronavirus cases by city and town....

Mayor Issues Executive Order to Extend Tax Payment Deadlines and Penalties

Due to the unprecedented Public Health Emergency regarding the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19), on Tuesday, April 7^th Mayor Gary Christenson issued an Executive Order on the collection of taxes, interest, penalties and fees regarding payments due to the City ...

Update on Confirmed Malden Cases

Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb recently updated the latest numbers with respect to known cases of COVID-19. As of Thursday, April 2nd, the City of Malden has 83 tested and confirmed cases and these individuals are in isolation. There are also 85...

Hauler to Enforce Recycling Requirements Next Week!

Beginning Monday, April 6, 2020 Malden’s trash hauler JRM will begin strictly enforcing proper recycling procedures and will leave behind all recycling materials that are not in compliance. Even the most conscientious recyclers must be c...

April 1st is Census Day!

Recently residents received a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau inviting them to go online to respond to the 2020 federal Census. Malden’s 2020 Complete Count Committee is urging everyone to complete their census today, April 1^st! There had bee...

Update on Confirmed Malden Cases

Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb has updated the latest numbers with respect to known cases of COVID-19. As of Thursday noon, March 26th, the City of Malden has twenty-one (21) tested and confirmed cases and these individuals are in isolation. The...

Hauler to Enforce Recycling Requirements

Beginning Monday, April 6, 2020 Malden’s trash hauler JRM will begin strictly enforcing proper recycling procedures and will leave behind all recycling materials that are not in compliance. Even the most conscientious recyclers must be c...

MATV Live COVID-19 Update

Mayor Christenson will provide another update on the City’s response to the COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday, April 1 at 7PM. You may view the broadcast on MATV (Comcast channel 22 and Verizon channel 26) or may watch the YouTube L...

Closing of City Parks

The City of Malden has made the difficult decision to close our city parks until further notice, effective immediately. We truly understand the benefits of being outside during a time like this for fresh air and exercise, however we must do all we can to ...

Local Student’s Artwork featured in City’s Marketing Campaign on Teen Stress

The Malden Health Department launched a social marketing campaign called “Find Your Calm” aimed at promoting healthy ways to cope with stress among high school aged youth. With support from a Partnership for Success (PFS) prevention gr...

Update on Confirmed Malden Cases

Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb recently reported on the latest numbers with respect to known cases of COVID-19. As of this morning, Monday, March 23rd, the City of Malden has nine (9) tested and confirmed cases. At this point, exposure is more t...

Two Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Malden

Malden Public Health Director Chris Webb recently reported on the latest numbers with respect to known cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus. As of Wednesday, March 18th, the City of Malden has two tested and confirmed cases of COVID-19. As a reference, there are...

Hauler to Enforce Recycling Requirements

Beginning Monday, April 6, 2020 trash and recycling hauler JRM will begin strictly enforcing current recycling requirements. As of this date they will no longer collect bins that contain contaminated recycling materials.

According to JRM, Malden’...

Malden Responds to the Coronavirus

The City of Malden is actively monitoring the evolving health issues caused by COVID-19 and is working closely with federal and state public health officials. Board of Health Director Chris Webb along with Emergency Management Director Police Captain Glen...

City of Malden Declares State of Emergency

On Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, Mayor Gary Christenson signed an order declaring a State of Emergency in the City of Malden in conjunction with the Malden Board of Health’s declaration of a public health crisis. The formal declaration enables th...

Public Education Forum on Proper Recycling - Hauler will not accept contaminated recycling in April

The City of Malden will hold an educational forum on Wednesday, March 18^th at 6 PM at the Linden STEAM Academy Auditorium, 29 Wescott Street. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about proper recycling to ensure continued curbside pickup of ...

Attention All Youth!

Mayor Christenson’s 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program application process begins on Friday, February 28^th!  Applications must be filled out online by visiting: www.cityofmalden.org/msyep. Computers are available for use at t...

Habitat Homes Building in Full Swing

Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Executive Director Deborah Burke stopped by the Habitat for Humanity build site recently to thank students and teachers from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School ...

Remembering Malden’s City Treasurer Jonathan Davis

This past Saturday, the City of Malden received the sad news that our Treasurer, Jonathan Davis, had passed away. He was only recently diagnosed with cancer, so this loss feels very sudden. Although Jon served as our Treasurer for just two years, he was w...

President's Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close Monday, February 17th for President’s Day.

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday

Grand Opening of El Mexsal Authentic Latin Food

Mayor Gary Christenson attended the recent ribbon cutting of the El Mexsal Authentic Latin Food restaurant located at 97 Medford Street in the location of the former Sillari’s Pizza. Featured are authentic and flavorful Mexican and Salvadorean d...

Malden’s Early Voting Schedule for Presidential Primary

The City of Malden offers Early Voting for the March 3^rd Presidential Primary. From Monday, February 24^th through Friday, February 28^th, all registered Malden voters will have the option of casting their ballots early at the John & Christina Markey Co...

Malden Receives Complete Streets Funding

The City of Malden was one of only 24 Massachusetts cities and towns to receive funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in the latest round of Complete Streets Funding Program awards. State officials joined elected leaders an...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close Monday, January 20th for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday

East Boston Savings Bank Donates $5K to Malden Affordable Housing Strategy

East Boston Savings Bank has donated $5,000 to support the City of Malden’s affordable housing strategies. The funds will help cover analysis the City needs to craft an inclusionary zoning policy. Inclusionary zoning is considered a best practic...

Grand Opening of Kristin Gennetti Group

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the grand opening celebration of Century 21 North East – The Kristin Gennetti Group’s new office at 138 Pleasant Street. Ms. Gennetti’s dedicated team includes seven licensed real esta...

New Year's 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take note of the municipal office hours for December 31st and January 1st. 

List of City Services Open / Closed for the Holiday 

Christmas 2019- City Services Open/ Closed

Christmas 2019 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take note of the municipal office hours for December 24th and 25th. 

List of City Services Open / Closed for the Holiday 

*Christmas vacation week hours for Teen Enrichment Center are as follows:  December 23rd-27th. Open: ...

Single-Use Plastic Bags Banned as of January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, checkout bags used by Malden retail establishments may only be reusable, multi-use bags. The single-use plastic bags which are currently being used will no longer be allowed at any point of sale. Customers are encouraged to brin...

Grand Opening of The Pooch Room

Mayor Christensen recently attended the Grand Opening celebration of “The Pooch Room” a dog grooming facility located at 190 Salem Street. The program ensures that our four-legged friends have access to a safe, cage free environment wh...

Frank Stella Mural Ribbon Cutting

Malden Arts ARTLine is thrilled to announce the ribbon-cutting of the Frank Stella mural located on the wall of Malden High School facing Centre Street at the corner of Rt. 60 and Holden Streets on Wednesday, December 11^th at 3 PM. Resid...

Thanksgiving Day 2019 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close at 12PM noon on November 27th, and will be closed on November 28th and November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday

City Council Seeks Member to Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

City Council Seeks Member to Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

The Malden City Council is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill the“resident member” position on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (the &a...

Malden Conservation Commission seeking 2 Members

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill two vacancies on the Malden Conservation Commission.

The Conservation Commission is a local board, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Commission was ...

2020 Inaugural Celebration – Public Invited

The City of Malden is pleased to announce that the 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies will take place on Monday, January 6^th at 6 PM at Malden High School, Jenkins Auditorium, 77 Salem Street. Members of the public are invited to witness Mayor Gary Christ...

City of Malden Adds One Additional Yard Waste Pick-up in 2019

The City of Malden has added an additional week of yard waste pick-up during the week of December 2-6 in order to assist residents with late fall yard waste. Yard waste must be placed curbside on your regularly scheduled trash pickup day in brown...

About Malden’s Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission (“Commission”) has been meeting regularly since its organization in December of 2018. It was established in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8J and its c...

Firefighter Exam Period Open

The City of Malden Fire Department announces to all Malden residents that the application period for the Massachusetts Civil Service Firefighter Exam is now open for those who wish to apply. Malden Firefighters are among the most dedicated and hardworking...

Christmas Tree Lighting at Fellsmere Pond

Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Mayor Gary Christenson invite residents to the Fellsmere Pond Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Historic Fellsmere Pond on Friday, November 29^th at 6:30 PM. Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with children and e...

Veterans Day 2019 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday and reopen on Tuesday, November 12th for normal business hours.  There will be a Veterans Day Parade&am...

Mayor Gary Christenson Awarded the Mystic Municipal Prize

Every year at the Mystic River Watershed Association’s annual meeting, community leaders and volunteers are honored for their efforts to improve their local watershed. Mayor Gary Christenson was just named the Mystic Municipal Awardee, which hon...

Salvation Army Not Accepting Donations at Main Street Location

The Malden Office of the Salvation Army Church at 213 Main Street Malden, has long been the recipient of donations from area residents. These donations consist of furniture, clothing, toys and bedding all of which are useful to those in need. Except, the ...

Malden Artists Celebrate Opening of The Gallery @57

Mayor Gary Christenson helped celebrate the grand opening of The Gallery@57 located at 57 Pleasant Street on October 26th, which was also the kickoff of Malden's #ArtsMatterDay. The well attended event exhibited a shop filled with beautifully handcrafted ...

2019 Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Service

The City of Malden’s Annual Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 10 AM on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the corner of Elm and Pleasant Streets (across from the former American Legion). This year’s parade route will be similar to last ye...

Bank Celebrates Malden Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting, Community Celebration

East Cambridge Savings Bank officially opened its doors at 98 Pleasant Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration on Oct. 11 and 12, respectively. On Friday, Oct. 11, Mayor Gary Christenson and City Councillor Craig Spadafora join...

Groundbreaking for New Office Building in Malden at former Ryan Family Amusements

Mayor Gary Christenson recently announced the groundbreaking for a new office building to be built in Malden. The four-story office building totaling nearly 80,000 square feet will be built on the site of the former Ryan Family Amusements at 11 Charles St...

2019 Malden Recycling Day!

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a recycling day for a variety of items including tires, televisions, computer monitors and car batteries on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Residents of Malden will be able to bring recyclable items to t...

16th Annual Malden Parade of Holiday Traditions & Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of Malden will kick off the Holiday Season with the 16^th Annual Parade of Holiday Traditions on Saturday, November 30^th at 2 PM. The Parade will lift off at the Salemwood School on Waite Street Extensi...

Grand Opening of Ebisuya Noodles

Mayor Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ebisuya Noodle House located at 64 Summer Street which specializes in ramen. Previously offering hand made fresh noodles to the Ebisuya Japanese Market in Medford, their product became so p...

Grand Opening of Wanyoo Esports

Mayor Gary Christenson recently welcomed Wanyoo Esports, Asia’s largest gaming café chain to 96 Pleasant Street. The esports center will serve the New England area, providing multi-purpose gaming facilities, professional esports equip...

Mayor Tours Bio-Medical Companies in Malden

Mayor Gary Christenson recently toured three bio-medical device companies in their new offices at 350 Main Street. The companies, SpineFrontier, AxioMed, and NanoFuse are bio-medical device companies focusing on degenerative spine issues. Considered by ma...

Malden Included in 15 Districts Selected to Strengthen Pipeline of Diverse Education Leaders

The Department of Elementary and Second Education (DESE) announced today that 15 school districts will participate in the Influence 100 pilot program, an initiative aimed at increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of superintendents and creati...

Columbus Day 2019 - City Services Open/Closed

Columbus Day 2019 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close Monday, October 14th for the Columbus Day holiday.

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday:

Malden’s 2nd Annual Public Safety Day

In commemoration of Fire Prevention Week, the Malden Fire and Police Departments recently held their Second Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School. Fire Prevention Week is a time that all are encouraged to recognize the dangers that can occur ...

Ribbon Cutting of Sunny Florists

Mayor Gary Christenson recently welcomed new business Sunny Florists to 7 Pleasant Street. This is the second location for Sunny Florists, a full-service florist shop, who has serviced the South Boston Seaport and surrounding areas for nearly five years. ...

Malden Has a New Logo

After six months of collaborative work under the direction of Councillor-At-Large Debbie DeMaria along with Malden Catholic and Malden High School students, the Historical Commission, and Malden Artist/Graphic Designer Busha Husak, three ideas for Malden&...

Malden Receives $400,000 for Trafton Park

The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) has won a $400,000 grant for improvements at Trafton Park on Granite Street, the maximum award amount under the state’s competitive Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant progr...

“Malden Works for Waterfront Equity and Resilience” awarded 2019 Norman B. Leventhal City Prize

A group of Malden community leaders, environmental advocates, urban design practitioners, and local government officials has been awarded the first ever Norman B. Leventhal City Prize from MIT’s Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU) for ...

City, MRA Celebrate FitzGerald Park Improvements

Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Executive Director Deborah Burke joined community groups, advocates and project partners for a ribbon cutting event celebrating the reopening of FitzGerald Park, a pocket park located in fron...

Mayor’s Clarification on Malden’s Proposal to Build a Recovery Center

I want to set the record straight regarding a recent news story reported by Fox 25 News. Our goal for this interview was to bring to light the work of Malden Overcoming Addiction and their recent proposal to bring what is known as the Bridge Recovery Cent...