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City Awards ARPA Funds to Local Non-Profits

The City recently announced the award of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amounts of $50,000 to the Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) and $25,000 to The Food Drive. Following an application and review process, the awards were recommended by the...

Malden Recognized with Government Experience Award for Lead Pipe Replacement Targeting

The City of Malden was one of ten cities nationwide recognized with a Project Award by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) at last week’s virtual GovX conference. Now in its sixth year, the conference highlights the achievements and best pra...

Maplewood Square - Community Survey Fall 2022

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee, led by Ward 6 City Councillor Steve Winslow is seeking resident input to help create a community vision for the area. Maplewood Square for the purposes of this survey consists of the shops and community buildings ...

Celebrating a Diamond Anniversary

Celebrating 60 wonderful years of marriage are lifelong Malden residents Ralph and Rosalie Procopio. Mayor Gary Christenson presented the couple with a citation on behalf of the City of Malden in recognition of their milestone anniversary.&nb...

New Program May Put Homeownership Within Reach

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has launched the MassDREAMS (Delivering Real Equity and Mortgage Stability) grant program, which may help Malden residents achieve their dream of homeownership. The purpose of the program is to expand the sources of fundi...

Malden’s 4th Annual Public Safety Day

In commemoration of Fire Prevention Week, the Malden Fire and Police Departments will hold their Fourth Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School on Sunday, October 9^th from 11 AM-2 PM. Fire Prevention Week is a time that all are encoura...

State Legislative Delegation Visits Club 24 to Celebrate Receipt of $60,000 in State Funding

The Malden State Legislative Delegation, including Senator Jason Lewis and Representatives Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, recently visited Club 24 for a tour of the building and to see the renovations made possible by $60,000 in ...

Sylvain Counseling Services Grand Opening

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sylvain Counseling Services located at the Malden Professional Building, 388 Pleasant Street. A multicultural outpatient organization, Sylvain Counseling Services serves individuals suf...

Mayor Thanks Local Hero for Stepping In

Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Chief Glenn Cronin recently thanked Ryan Dos Santos for going above and beyond in assisting a resident during a robbery in progress. Also in attendance was victim Luzia DeSouza who was very grateful for Ryan’s a...

Brazilian Presidential Elections to be Held in Malden

City Announces New Green Malden Initiative

Mayor Gary Christenson is eager to announce Green Malden, a new City initiative that will take an all-of-government, all-hands-on-deck approach to combating climate change. Malden will approach all its work, from creating new parks to repaving roads, with...

City awarded Grant for Malden River Works

The City of Malden is thrilled to announce it has received a $200,550 municipal climate resilience grant to continue design work on the Malden River Works project. Awarded by the Baker-Polito Administration’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) pro...

Malden Plugs Away at Energy Conservation

The City of Malden was designated a Green Community by the MA Department of Energy Resources in 2017. Since then, Malden has received $553,114 in Green Communities Grants, allowing the city to significantly conserve energy, save money and reduce its carbo...

Statement of Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is aware of the recent incident that circulated on social media involving a student at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School.

According to the postings, a female Muslim student was denied the right to wea...

Top Cars Motor Group Grand Opening

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the grand opening of Top Cars Motor Group Used Car Dealership at 259 Main Street. Business owner Abigail Espindola is dedicated to providing customers the ultimate automobile buying experience for buying quality pr...

Grand Opening of Mystic Valley Salon

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mystic Valley Salon located at 888 Eastern Ave. The newly remodeled modern full-service salon features an In-house Board-Certified Hair Colorist that specializes in curly hair cutting a...

The Trash “Reduce” Litter Letter Project in Malden

You may have noticed the large “REDUCE” letters displayed in front of the Malden DPW. This initiative was the result of Naomi Kahn of Malden Arts reaching out to Demi Dubois of Keep Melrose Beautiful who then contacted Melrose resident...

Malden Announces Climate Action Plan

Mayor Gary Christenson announced today that Malden will soon begin working on its first Climate Action Plan following an initial grant award of technical assistance from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The Climate Action Plan will drive the City&a...

Malden to Host Challenger Day Games

Mayor Gary Christenson and the City of Malden will be rolling out the red carpet for the special athletes competing in the District 12 Challenger Day on Sunday, August 21^st at 12 Noon at Bruce Field, adjacent to the Irish American Club, 177 West ...

Fire Department Promotions & Swearing-In Ceremony

Mayor Gary Christenson and Fire Chief William Sullivan recently presided over a ceremony promoting three officers in the Department. A warm welcome was given to families and friends in attendance. State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate ...

Malden receives $127K to Address speeding and Pedestrian Safety Concerns

Malden has received $127K from MassDOT’s Shared Streets & Spaces Program to replace antiquated school safety equipment, improve city communications, and collect speed data. The City will use $85K to install two new flashing school-zone signs...

2022 National Night Out

Mayor Gary Christenson joined Malden Police and members of the community at Macdonald Stadium for National Night Out - an evening of fun, food, games, sharing of community resources and much more. National Night Out is an annual community- building campai...

Governor Approves Sale of Malden Courthouse for New Arts Center

By Mayor Gary Christenson and City Councillor Amanda Linehan

We are thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, August 3, Governor Baker signed into law a bill authorizing the Commonwealth to sell the Malden District Courthouse to the City of Malden to convert...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Are you or someone you know having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis?  988 connects you to compassionate, confidential support for free.

988 is the new three-digit code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifelin...

Mayor Christenson and Councillor Linehan Provide Update on Open Space

One of the most exciting aspects of the recent announcement on the proposed redevelopment of the former Malden Hospital site was the inclusion of public open space. Our community has made clear its desire for a development that included open space, and Tu...

Chief Glenn Cronin Officially Sworn-In and Officers Promoted

On Thursday, July 7^th Mayor Gary Christenson officiated at a ceremony officially promoting Police Chief Glenn Cronin and three officers as a result of former Chief Kevin Molis’ retirement on June 30^th. Nearly 100 friends and family members were ...

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Malden

Submitted by Chris Rosa, City of Malden Tree Warden

On Friday, June 3, 2022, the City of Malden Tree Warden Chris Rosa confirmed that Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been found in Malden. EAB is particularly concerning because of the speed at which it kills As...

City Hosts Converse Family Reunion

The City of Malden rolled out the red carpet for 60 descendants of the Converse Family over a three-day weekend last month. The events were organized and hosted by C. Henry Kezer, the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, the Trustees of the Malden Public Libr...

Mayor Announces Greening the Gateway Cities Program

In collaboration with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Program, Mayor Gary Christenson is pleased to announce Malden’s participation in the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP). The GGCP is an environm...

Police Captain Glenn Cronin to be Appointed New Police Chief

Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Commissioner Salvatore Gennetti announce Captain Glenn T. Cronin as the new Chief of the Malden Police Department.  

“I am pleased to announce the selection of Glenn Cronin to serve as Malden’s...

Fire Commissioner Emery L. Haskell receives Bronze Star Medal

Fire Commissioner Emery L. Haskell was recently honored for his service to our Country by the United States Navy in an award ceremony aboard the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard. On Wednesday June 15, 2022 the Admiral of the United States Nav...

Malden Artists Collaborate

Malden City Hall has acquired the mural “Malden Streets” created by local artist Grace Julian Murthy with eight images of Malden from fellow artists Betsey Cogswell, Linda Dolph, Sandy Felder, Ose Manheim, Lori Manfra, Lisa L. Sears, E...

Grand Opening of Lupy Luxury Beauty Salon

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening celebration of Lupy Luxury Beauty Salon located at 65 Cross Street. The new business is a full-service salon dedicated to the pursuit of excellence offering premium service and care for the entire...

Lt. Governor Polito, Secretary Kennealy, and Secretary Card Tour Malden Center

The transformation of Malden Center has been driven largely by the City Hall redevelopment plan which took perseverance, outside the box thinking and multiple partners. This week the City had the opportunity to thanks its state partners in the revitalizat...

Mayor Tours Food Link in Arlington

Mayor Gary Christenson was recently invited for a tour of Food Link, a recipient of ARPA funds as they are a supplier of food items to Malden’s Bread of Life, Community Fridges and other local food pantries. The Mayor was joined by Resident Zayd...

Opening of Student Based Health Center at Malden High School

Mayor Gary Christenson was pleased to join Cambridge Health Alliance’s (CHA) CEO, Dr. Assaad Sayah, for an official ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Teen Health Center at Malden High School. They were joined by Superintendent Ligia ...

Celebrating Historic Landmarks in Malden

Mayor Gary Christenson and members of the Malden Historical Commission joined owners and developers John Brennan and Greg Corcoran to celebrate acceptance of the Browne-Masonic Building for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Classica...

Cambridge Health Alliance to Open Teen Health Center at Malden High School

On Monday, June 6, community health system Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) will open the Teen Health Center at Malden High School. The launch of the center follows years of collaboration and partnership between CHA, the Tufts University Family Medicine Re...

Dedication of the Kenneth V. Desmond City Hall Roof Deck Garden

The City of Malden will hold a dedication event formally naming the City Hall Roof Deck at 215 Pleasant Street in honor of Kenneth V. Desmond. The public is invited to celebrate the event on Thursday, June 9^th from 3:30-5 PM. 

In 1967 Ken Desmond ...

Class of 2022 Graduates Attending College to Receive Scholarships

Our students who are graduating in 2022 have endured the brunt of the COVID-19 health crisis. From remote learning, to lost earnings opportunity during the pandemic, the impact has been real.  

In addition, this class is graduating at a time of un...

Malden Honors its Veterans on Memorial Day 2022

For the first time in two years, following the COVID-19 pandemic the City of Malden kicked off Memorial Day with its traditional parade. Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis, Mayor Gary Christenson, and members of the City Council and School Committee ...

Malden Artist Keith Knight, Jr. Mural installed along the NSC Trail

Mayor Gary Christenson recently joined members of Malden Arts, artist Keith Knight, his family and residents for an unveiling of the Keith Knight Mural along the Northern Strand Community Trail behind The Breakfast Club (formerly Doo Wop...

Nonprofits Collaborate with City of Malden to Create Affordable Housing Opportunity

Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC), a community-based organization serving Greater Boston, has acquired The Salvation Army’s property at 213 Main Street in Malden, the City of Malden, ACDC, and The Salvation Army announced. ACDC will...

Mayor Christenson Announces Deal Between Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Tenants

Mayor Gary Christenson has helped reach an agreement between Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and the tenants of a building it purchased last year. The compromise prevents the immediate displacement of the tenants and provides them with the time and ...

Housing Families Annual Legislative Breakfast

Housing Families, Inc., (HFI) a Malden-based nonprofit held its annual Legislative Breakfast at Anthony’s in Malden. The annual event brings together legislators, homeless and formerly homeless families to encourage a discussion on homelessness,...

City Hall Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

As May is Mental Health Awareness week, City employees Tamerlie Roc of the Board of Health, Jeri Scibelli and Crystal Morano of Human Resources set out to find ways to make employees feel appreciated and improve their mental health in the workplace. Menta...

Malden Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

Mayor Gary Christenson celebrated Mental Health Awareness month this week and thanked Marilyn Andrews, the Chair of the Disability Commission, and the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL), a statewide grassroots organization that advocates for impro...

St. Rocco’s Anniversary Banquet Dinner

Mayor Gary Christenson was recently surprised at the 92^nd Anniversary Banquet of the St. Rocco Fraternal Association of Malden. The annual event commemorated 92 years of St. Rocco’s Feast. Although the Mayor was aware that the event would honor ...

Malden Selected for Mass Save® Community First Partnership to Boost Energy Efficiency

The City of Malden is pleased to announce it has been selected to participate in the 2022-2024 Community First Partnership offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save to increase energy efficiency in homes and businesses. The City is one of 30 communities select...

Mayor, Councillors Sica and Spadafora Partner for Successful Earth Day Clothing Drive

Last Saturday, Mayor Gary Christenson partnered with Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Councillor-At-Large Craig Spadafora to conduct a clothing drive in honor of Earth Day. Residents dropped off more than 3,600 pounds of clothing and textiles to have re...

Malden Resident Returns from Serving Ukraine Refugees

Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed Malden resident Julio Salado who had just the previous day returned home from Przmysl, Poland where he volunteered to serve food and help refugees near the Ukraine border. Julio told the Mayor that he felt a strong desire t...

Dom’s Sausage Co. Celebrates a Grand Reopening of its Newly Renovated Malden Store

Last weekend Mayor Gary Christenson and local officials joined three generations of owners and employees of Dom's Sausage Co., for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate its Grand-Re-opening Ceremony. For more than 85 years Dom’s has ...

Grand Opening of The Downtown Paw

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening ceremony of The Downtown Paw located at 72 Pleasant Street. The new business offers dog daycare services along with a retail component selling handmade items such as collars and leashes. They also...

Turnaround Films feature Malden Resident Karen Buck

The film “Karen and the River” about Malden resident Karen Buck, is now available as part of Turnaround Film’s shareable film series about climate change: https://www.turnaround-films.com/1-2-karenbuck. You may watch...

Business Owner Generously Assists Class of 2022

Although the Malden High School Class of 2022 has worked diligently on fundraising efforts to supplement this year’s prom, they fell short of their goal. When Mixx 360 and Town Line Luxury Lanes owner Anthony DeCotis learned about this, he gener...

Malden Cares Resumes Malden MBTA Station

With the end of the Warming Center Winter Program approaching, Mayor Gary Christenson is pleased to announce that the “Malden Cares Street Team” will once again be back at the Malden MBTA Station Monday through Friday from 4-7 PM begin...

Little Love Bug Daycare and Learning Center Grand Opening

Mayor Gary Christenson recently welcomed Little Love Bug Daycare and Learning Center to the Malden community. The school, located at 529 Eastern Avenue, is owned and operated by Rosemarie Raduazzo and her business partner Erin Traver. The opening culminat...

Seventh Grade Student Corynne McNulty State Wrestling Champ

Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden High School Athletic Director Charlie Conefrey welcomed Forestdale School seventh grade student Corynne McNulty and her family to City Hall for a tour of the Mayor’s office following her impressive win at the MI...

City of Malden Redistricts per 2020 Census

The U.S. Constitution requires that legislative and congressional districts get redrawn every 10 years using new census data to reflect the changes in population in an effort to guarantee equal representation in the House of Representatives. In December 2...

Malden Business Recipient of NBA/NAACP/Vistaprint Grant

Malden business Paws & Purrfection Company, a pet grooming and pet supplies store located at 240 Main Street recently received a small business grant from the NBA/NAACP/Vistaprint in the amount of $25,000! Business owners Kashawna Harling and Ralph Lo...

Longtime City Employee Retires after 48 Years of Service

Mayor Gary Christenson congratulated longtime Treasurer’s Office employee Elizabeth “Betty” Christie on her retirement following 48 years of service with the City of Malden! Betty has the unique distinction of being the only ...

Shear Perfection - 35 Years in Malden!

Mayor Gary Christenson recently congratulated Shear Perfection owners Tony and Fran Salvati and their family on 35 years of serving the Malden community. For the last three and half decades, Shear Perfection has been a fixture on Highland Avenue in the he...

Mayor Assists with Agreement Between Landlord, Tenants Union to Protect Long-Term Malden Residents

Mayor Gary Christenson has helped reach an agreement between United Properties and the United Properties Tenants Association that will help keep long-term residents in Malden. The deal replaces large, immediate rent hikes with smaller, predictable increas...

Longtime MVES CEO Retires

Mayor Gary Christenson congratulated Dan O’Leary, the Chief Executive Officer of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) on his retirement following 35 years of service. The Mayor welcomed him to City Hall for a personal tour of the building and pre...

Malden Awarded Grant to Complete ADA Upgrades

Through the advocacy of Malden’s Disability Commission, the City recently received a $45,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) to complete upgrades to the John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center. This build...

Babe Ruth Coaches Honored

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Annual Babe Ruth Baseball League Banquet and along with the incomparable Bob Rotondi congratulated several League coaches who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to mentoring Malden’s youth...

City, MVRCS Agree to Seek Alternatives to Demolition of Maplewood Square Buildings

Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward Six Councilor Steve Winslow, and the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) have announced they reached an agreement to pause efforts to redevelop property MVRCS purchased in Maplewoo...

Mayor Recognizes outgoing Cultural Council Chair

Mayor Gary Christenson recently thanked former Cultural Council Chair Debbie Wallace for her years of dedication to the Cultural Council. The Council has flourished under her leadership, guidance, and expertise and her willingness to always go above and b...

Midge Hammersley Celebrates 90 Years

Longtime Malden resident Margaret “Midge” Hammersley turned 90 years young on December 26^th. Mayor Gary Christenson stopped by Bobby’s C’s to join her family celebration and issue her a citation in recognition of he...

“Trash Holiday”

In an effort to assist our residents with the excess amount of trash anticipated this coming holiday week, Mayor Christenson is instituting a “Trash Holiday.” Save your blue bags for another week as we are allowing regular household bags to be placed on t...

Pho Hoa Restaurant Opens on Eastern Avenue

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony of Pho Hoa Restaurant located at 655 Eastern Avenue, the site of the former Jack’s Ristorante. Following seven months of extensive renovations the new owners opened their doors this month....

New Year's 2022 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take note of the municipal office hours for December 30th and 31st. 

List of City Services Open / Closed for the Holiday 

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Christmas 2021 - 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 

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Potential for Elevated Lead Levels in Drinking Water

Every six months, the City of Malden works with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to test water for lead levels at 15 sites that are likely to have lead components. For the test period ending December 31, 2021, two of the sites did result...

At Home COVID-19 Tests to be Distributed

With the recent announcement that Malden has been designated by the state to receive nearly 20,000 iHealth Labs COVID-19 test kits, the Malden Health & Human Services Department will be partnering with local non-profits including the Bread of Life, My...

Mayor Announces Comprehensive Language Access Plan

Mayor Gary Christenson recently announced a fully funded Language Access Plan (LAP) for the City of Malden. The plan, the byproduct of an extensive effort by the Mayor’s Office to identify the various ways local government interacts with our div...

2022 Inaugural Celebration

The City of Malden announces that the 2022 Inaugural Ceremonies will take place on Monday, January 3^rd at 6 PM at Malden High School, Jenkins Auditorium, 77 Salem Street. Members of the public are invited to witness members of the City Council an...

Santa Claus is coming to Town – 2021!

Santa Claus will take time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit his headquarters at Pine Banks Park on Saturday, December 18th from 2-6 PM. This is Santa’s 72nd annual trip to see the good little boys and girls of Malden and Melro...

Celebrating 93 Years Young!

Mayor Christenson recently presented longtime Malden resident Derine Caruso with a citation in celebration of her 93^rd birthday! Well-known as someone who has been devoted to her family, Derine was a loving wife for 52 years to her husband Ignazio and wit...

The City of Malden Presents: ChronoSquad Malden!

Developed in conjunction with Paidia Studios and Northeastern University, the ChronoSquad Malden game is an augmented reality gaming app for your phone that takes you through some of the amazing history in Malden's past. Free to play, the family ...

City Seeking Volunteers to Create Transit Action Plan

The City of Malden seeks four residents to volunteer and guide public input on the creation of its first Transit Action Plan. Development of this plan will be based on Malden residents’ experiences using MBTA bus, subway, and commuter rail servi...

Zonta Club of Malden Vigil Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence

Mayor Gary Christenson joined Zonta Club of Malden’s President, Michelle Luong, and club members for a candlelight vigil on City Hall Plaza to remember and reflect on those lives lost to domestic violence. Attendees included State Representative...

Thanksgiving Day 2021 - City Services Open/Closed

City of Malden Holds Recovery Coach Academy

Mayor Gary Christenson, Police Chief Kevin Molis, Fire Chief Bill Sullivan and Pastor Gerry Whetstone recently thanked and congratulated the newest graduates who completed the Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery Academy (CCAR). Malden Boa...

City Hosts Fellsmere Pond Tree Lighting

City Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, and Mayor Gary Christenson invite members of the public Fellsmere Pond on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 6 PM for the lighting of the Fellsmere Pond holiday tree, complet...

DAV Officer Deb Olson Honored

Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Neal Anderson and Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis were in attendance at a recent DAV Testimonial honoring Deb Olson for her service as the State Commander for the Massachusetts Disabled American Veter...

Complement Realty Group Grand Opening

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at Complement Realty Group located at 800 Main Street. Complement prides themselves on their ability to enhance the customer’s experience when buying or selling properties. Jacob...

City to Add Additional Week of Yard Waste Collection

The City will be adding an additional week of yard waste collection in 2021 which will take place the week of November 29th through December 3rd.  This will be the final week of yard waste collection for 2021 w...

Malden Menorah Lighting

The City of Malden along with the Chabad of the North Shore invites the public to the Malden Public Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 5^th at 5 PM on City Hall Plaza, 215 Pleasant Street. This Festival of Lights is open to all and everyone is welcome to...

Veterans Day 2021-City Services open/closed

Public Forum #Get the Lead Out of Our Drinking Water!

The NAACP Mystic Valley Area Branch and Clean Water Fund is sponsoring a public forum on Saturday, November 20^th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at Malden City Hall, in the City Council Chambers, 215 Pleasant Street.

There is no safe level of lead...

Mayor’s Year-Round Youth Employment Program in Full Swing

The Mayor's Year-Round Youth Employment Program (MYEP) is well underway! More than 40 Malden youth are gainfully employed at a multitude of worksites throughout the City.  Approximately 30 businesses have stepped up to provide the studen...

‘Tis the Season for a Winter Festival

This year the City of Malden will kick off the Holiday Season with an outdoor Winter Festival on Saturday, December 4^th from 12-4 PM. Pleasant Street will become the destination where nearly 50 artists will be displaying their wares and you’ll f...

Representative Paul Donato Celebrates 80 Years

Mayor Gary Christenson invited State Representative Paul Donato to City Hall and surprised him with a citation in recognition of his 80^th birthday! As the Representative is tireless and is often in Malden the Mayor and his staff were surprised to learn of...

Mayor Provides Update on Arts and Culture Center

At his annual State of the City address in February, Mayor Gary Christenson announced to the pleasant surprise of many that the City was in talks with the State to acquire the property that formerly served as the Malden District Court on 89 Summer Street....

2021 Veterans Day Parade

The City of Malden Veterans Day Parade will return this year with a kick-off at 10 AM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Malden American Legion Post 69, 75 Meridian Street following a Memorial Service at 9 AM. 

This year’s parade rout...

Malden Businesses Receive COVID Relief Funding

This year the City of Malden has provided 20 Malden businesses with funding relief to assist in combatting the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City awarded grants to eight businesses last year. Malden businesses that are owned by a low or moderate...

Donation to Warming Center in Memory of Edward “Ed” Larson

Mayor Gary Christenson accompanied Kevin Larson, the brother of the late Ed Larson, to the Malden Warming Center to donate 800 pairs of socks paid for with funds raised by the foundation established in Ed’s memory. Ed passed away suddenly in 201...

Celebrating 90 Years Young!

Mayor Christenson recently surprised Malden resident Lucille Sullivan with a citation in celebration of her 90^th birthday! Well-known as someone who has been devoted to her community, Lucille and her husband Bob raised four children together in the Linden...

MBTA Youth Pass Program offers Reduced Fares

The City of Malden would like to remind residents of the MBTA’s Youth Pass program. The Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares on bus, subway, Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry to young adults with low income. Maldenwas one of the first cit...

New Owners of Maplewood Meat Market Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening of Maplewood Meat Market located at 11 Maplewood Street in Malden. New owners Susana and Jose Fuentes run the store as a family operated business with the help in the afternoons from their childre...

Malden Public Schools to Install AAC Boards at all School Playgrounds

Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Neal Anderson, School Committee members Michelle Luong and Jennifer Spadafora along with School Superintendent Ligia Noreiga-Murphy, School Administrators, Disability Commission members, teachers and students...

ARPA Business Support Team Provides Assistance to Malden Chamber of Commerce

The Business Support Team established by Mayor Gary Christenson and the City Council and led by Councillor-At-Large Debbie DeMaria to disburse the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds has created a new program to strengthen Malden's loca...

Salemwood School Celebrates Playground Improvements

Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 5 City Councillor Barbara Murphy led City and School officials in celebrating the reopening of the refurbished Salemwood School playground, which has a new resilient safety surfacing and sensory play panels to engage studen...

City’s Announces Effort to Increase Removal of Lead Service Lines in 2022

Mayor Gary Christenson and City Councillor Steve Winslow today announced a major new initiative to speed up the removal of lead pipe service lines, particularly those in areas that serve the most children. The Mayor recently approved a request for $2.75 m...

Indigenous Peoples' Day -City Services open/closed

Malden’s 3rd Annual Public Safety Day

Approximately 2,000 people turned out last weekend to help kick-off Fire Prevention Week at an event hosted by the Malden Fire and Police Departments. The Third Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School served to remind all to “Learn th...

Fire Department Promotions & Swearing-In Ceremony

Mayor Gary Christenson, Fire Chief William Sullivan and Commissioner Emery Haskell presided over a promotional and swearing in ceremony promoting three officers and welcoming five firefighters to the Department. A warm welcome was given to family and frie...

City Receives $400,000 Grant to Improve Devir Park

The City of Malden has received a $400,000 grant for improvements at Devir Park on Fellsway West, the maximum award amount under the state’s competitive Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant program, administered by ...

Ouvèti Haitian Folkloric Dance Class and Performance

Urban Media Arts (UMA), in collaboration with the City of Malden and its Unite Malden initiative, is delighted to invite the public to enjoy an outdoor site-specific Haitian dance class followed by a performance at Malden's City Hall Plaza on Sat...

Labor Day 2021-City Services open/closed

Clinician Integration Program underway at Police Department

In collaboration with Eliot Community Human Services (Eliot CHS), the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department have initiated a Community Clinician Integration Program. This effort was led by City Councillor Peg Crowe who partnered with Eliot CHS t...

Independence Day 2021 - City Services Open/Closed

President's Day 2021- City Services Open/Closed

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close Monday, January 18th, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Trash / Recycling is not picked up on Monday, and will be pushed forward one day for the rest of the week (Tuesday through ...

New Year's 2021 - 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 2020 - 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 

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Thanksgiving Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will close at 12PM noon on November 25th, and will be closed on November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday

Veterans Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday and reopen on Thursday, November 12th for normal business hours.  

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Columbus Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed