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...

Joseph Turner, Installed as Master of Converse Lodge

Malden Mayor Gary Christenson congratulated Malden resident Joseph Turner who was recently installed as Master of Converse Lodge. Elisha Converse, Malden’s first Mayor, endowed the Lodge and was its first Master. Regular meetings are held at its...

Boston’s Wounded Vet Run 10th Anniversary Fundraiser finishes at Anthony’s

The 10^th Annual Boston Wounded Vet Motorcycle Run kicked off in Revere at the Boston Harley-Davidson store and ended with a large gathering in Malden. Thousands of motorcycles rode through the cities of Revere, Saugus, Wakefield, Melrose, and Stoneham pau...

Marion Desmond Surprised with Lifetime Achievement Award

Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Neal Anderson and Ward 5 City Councillor Barbara Murphy were on hand when longtime Malden resident Marion Desmond was recognized for a Lifetime Achievement Award! Marion has made Malden her home for more than...

Earn Extra Cash this Winter – Shovelers Wanted!

The City of Malden Removal of Snow and Ice from Sidewalks Ordinance requires every home and business owner to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property. To assist residents who need help in complying with this Ordinance, the City is compi...

Seeking Winter Contractors 2021

Before you know it, it will be that time of year again! The City of Malden Department of Public Works is looking to hire Contractors to plow and/or sand this winter. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be fully equipped. Acceptable vehicl...

Malden Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Detector Inspections & Installations for Seniors

In conjunction with the City of Malden’s Fire Safety Week October 3-9, the Malden Fire Department will be implementing a program to assist senior citizens with protecting their personal safety and the homes they live in. The Fire Department is o...

Malden’s 3rd Annual Public Safety Day

In commemoration of Fire Prevention Week, the Malden Fire and Police Departments will hold their Third Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School on Sunday, October 3^rd from 11 AM-2 PM. Fire Prevention Week is a time that all are encouraged to rec...

Smileland Grand Opening

 Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended a ribbon cutting celebration for Smileland Pediatric Dentistry. Located at 209 Centre Street, Smileland provides a comfortable and relaxing dental experience for children from infancy through their adoles...

BOH, Mayor to Hold Webinar to Address Rodent Issues

Malden Board of Health Director Chris Webb and Mayor Gary Christenson will hold a webinar (the link may also be found on the City’s website) on Wednesday, September 29^th at 6 PM to discuss the current uptick in rodents. Director Webb will provid...

Mayor Christenson Commits $1 million in funds towards Trafton Park Improvements

 At last weekend’s annual Jacob Street Block Party Mayor Christenson announced he had committed an additional $1 million towards improving Trafton Park. “I see first-hand how well received the investments in the playground and...

Longtime Edgeworth Staple Spadafora Slush Closing

Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Neal Anderson surprised longtime Malden residents, Donna and Billy Spadafora, with a citation commending them on their 40 plus years of operating the famous Spadafora Slush and Ice Cream. Members of their ...

Housing Families New Food Pantry Ribbon Cutting

Last week Mayor Gary Christenson was welcomed by Laura Rosi, CEO of Housing Families, Inc. for a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new Community Resource Hub at 254 Broadway. The Hub will provide food, toiletries and services to clients. The City is commit...

Mayor Launches City Transparency Center

Mayor Gary Christenson recently announced the launch of a new City of Malden Transparency Center, meant to provide a platform for residents to gain greater insight into City spending and project management. “This platform is an extension of the ...

MIT Challenger Day Games Celebrate 15th Anniversary

Mayor Gary Christenson, State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representative Paul Donato and City Councillor-At-Large Craig Spadafora rolled out the red carpet for 78 All-Star Athletes who competed in the Medford Invitational Tournament’s (MIT) 15^th ...

EVENT POSTPONED- City to Host Benefits Day Event

EVENT POSTPONED:

The City of Malden will be hosting a Benefits Day Event on City Hall Plaza on Tuesday, September 7^th from 1-5 PM. The event is being coordinated by Senior Center Coordinator Mikeneil Paul and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Byb...

The City of Malden Supports Haiti

Last Tuesday the City of Malden held a Haiti Relief Donation Drive to benefit the victims of Haiti’s August earthquake which left millions devastated. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake left 2,207 dead and more than 12,000 injured along with the disas...

Malden Backpack Drive Huge Success

A City of Malden backpack drive led by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Bybiose Larochelle and Housing Families, Inc. ensured that more than 500 backpacks filled with school supplies got into the hands of students to ensure a great start to the...

Malden Police Department to Utilize Body Cameras

Mayor Gary Christenson and the Malden Police Department have announced that the implementation of body worn cameras has been mutually agreed upon by the City and its police officers. This agreement represents the strong commitment by the Mayor and the Pol...

Labor Day 2021-City Services open/closed

Mayor Christenson Welcomes Eagle Scouts

Mayor Gary Christenson recently welcomed Eagle Scouts Alex Cogliano, Mason Burne and Liam Burne to City Hall for a tour of the building and to present them with citations for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. All three young men impressed with their Eagl...

Malden Cannabis Licensing & Enforcement Commission to Reopen Application Period

The City of Malden Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission (“CLEC”) is inviting parties interested in opening and operating a Marijuana establishment in the City of Malden to submit applications. Applications will be accepted beg...

UMA Live COVID-19 Update

Mayor Christenson will address the community’s questions and/or concerns regarding COVID-19 on Monday, August 23^rd at 6PM. You may view the broadcast on UMA (Comcast channel 22 and Verizon channel 26) or may watch the YouTube L...

Malden Cares Pilot Program Funded for Two Years

Mayor Gary Christenson, City Councillors Craig Spadafora, Peg Crowe, Barbara Murphy and Jadeane Sica along with School Committee member Adam Weldai joined members of the Malden Cares Initiative, members of Malden Overcoming Addiction and the Opioid Task F...

6th Annual Fairy House Festival to be Held at Pine Banks Park

Malden’s 6^th Annual Fairy House Festival will be held at Pine Banks Park on Saturday, August 28^th from 12 Noon to 4 PM with a rain date of Sunday August 29^th.  Fairy Houses are structures for fairies and natur...

Malden to Host 15th Annual Challenger Day Games

Mayor Gary Christenson and the City of Malden will once again be rolling out the red carpet for the special athletes competing in the Medford Invitational Tournament’s 15^th Annual Challenger Day. The games will take place on Sunday, August 29, 2...

MRA Becomes City Department

It’s official! The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) has become a City of Malden department now known as the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD).

In a recent ceremony, the various parties to the “Management...

Rededication of Herbert L. Jackson City Council Chambers

The City of Malden will hold a rededication event formally naming the City Council Chambers at 215 Pleasant Street in honor of Herbert L. Jackson. The public is invited to celebrate the event on Tuesday, August 24^th from 5-6:30 PM. 

Herbert L. &am...

Bread of Life Celebrates Temporary Location

Mayor Gary Christenson, State Representative Steve Ultrino and City Councillor Peg Crowe recently joined Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack and Development Director Patty Kelly to commemorate the Bread of Life’s move to 1...

Chamber Celebrates 130 Years!

The Malden Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 130^th Anniversary in true Victorian style on Saturday, July 24^th on the lawn of the historic Malden Public Library. Founded in 1891, the Chamber of Commerce has supported the businesses and non-profits of Mald...

HHS Secretary Marylou Sudders Celebrates New Food Truck

Last week Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders joined Malden Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Mayor Gary Christenson, State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representative Steve Ultrino, Department of Transitional Assista...

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...

Community Fridge Opens in Ward 5

City Councillor Barbara Murphy, Mayor Gary Christenson and City Councillors Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica recently unveiled Malden’s third Community Fridge which was freshly stocked with produce, bread, pizza and more! The fridge is located o...

Cong. Clark Submits $3.36M Project Funding Request for Malden's Lead Line Replacement Program

United States Representative Katherine Clark was joined by Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden City Council President Neal Anderson to tour the site of a lead service line replacement project. The Congresswoman has worked to assist Malden in addressing the ...

Ligia Noriega-Murphy named New Superintendent of Malden Public Schools

The Malden School Committee is pleased to announce that Ligia Noriega-Murphy has joined the Malden Public Schools as our Superintendent of Schools. After a thorough transition, her first day in Malden was July 1, 2021. Mayor Gary Christe...

Independence Day 2021 - City Services Open/Closed

Malden Cares Kick-Off Event with Mayor Christenson and Senator Ed Markey

United States Senator Edward Markey, Mayor Gary Christenson, Senator Jason Lewis, City Councillors Neal Anderson and Barbara Murphy and School Committee member Adam Weldai were on hand at the Malden Center MBTA station for the “Malden Cares&...

Bridge Recovery Center Ribbon Cutting

The City of Malden and the greater Malden community commemorated the opening of the Bridge Recovery Center (BRC) with a ribbon cutting on Commercial Street on Saturday, June 26th. 

The ribbon cutting was symbolic of the years of hard work that wen...

Grand Opening of TOUS les JOURS Bakery Cafe

Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café to Malden center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. TOUS les JOURS, located at 230 Pleasant Street (across from the MBTA station) provides a wide range of delicious baked goods, light meal...

Mayor Opens Cooling Center during Heat Emergency

Mayor Gary Christenson has declared a heat emergency in the City of Malden beginning tomorrow – Monday, June 28^th and lasting through Wednesday June 30^th as temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s with high humi...

Trash Tags Now Available!

Residents can now purchase an annual trash tag either online at cityofmalden.org/trashtag or at the Treasurer's Office at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street. A trash tag will enable residents to place any bagged household trash inside black city-issu...

Forestdale Swans move to the Malden River

When the news broke that the Forestdale Cemetery swans were on the move, Animal Control Officer Kevin Alkins immediately made his way to the scene. He located the male, female and a baby chick apparently making their way to the Malden River which is belie...

110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria Open at Exchange 200 in Malden Center

Mayor Gary Christenson, State Representative Steve Ultrino, City Councillors Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Ryan O’Malley, Steve Winslow, and Jadeane Sica and Chamber of Commerce President Donna Dennoncourt were on hand to welcome Evviva Trattoria and ...

Malden is Recognized by the Environmental Business Council of New England

The Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) recently awarded the Environmental Merit Award for Leadership by a Non-Profit Organization to the Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) in recognition of the incredible partnership of the 20 communiti...

Historical Reenactment Reading of Malden Town Instructions 2021

A great Malden tradition has returned! All are invited to the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street on Wednesday, June 30^th at 6 PM to re-experience the events in Malden that led up to the drafting of the “Instructions of the ...

Malden Summer Festivals Celebrate a Return to Normal

Malden’s series of outdoor Summer Festivals continue on Saturday, June 26 when Malden Center is once again transformed into an open-air street fair and stage area featuring live music, gaming challenges, specialty food markets, artists stations,...

Malden Fire thanks CHA for Assistance during Pandemic

Fire Chief William Sullivan, Firefighter Union President Eric Truesdale and Mayor Gary Christenson visited Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) at 5 Middlesex Avenue in Somerville to personally thank the medical workers and staff. CHA has provided the Malden F...

Beebe School Celebrates New Accessible Playground

A new playground has opened at the Beebe School, offering a myriad of play opportunities for children of all abilities. Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 3 City Councillor Amanda Linehan, Ward 3 School Committee member Jennifer Spadafora, architect Skyler Chic...

Pride Day Flag Raising at City Hall

City Councillor Ryan O’Malley and Malden resident Dee Campbell-Tompkins coordinated with the Office of Mayor Gary Christenson to hold the first Pride Month Flag Raising ceremony on City Hall Plaza. The event served to honor the LGBTQIA+ liberation movemen...

Memorial Square Honors James Fagan, Malden’s First Firefighter Lost in Line of Duty

Fire Chief William Sullivan, Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell, and a contingent of Malden Firefighters welcomed Mayor Gary Christenson, members of the State Legislative Delegation, City Council, Fire Chiefs from neighboring departments and residents to ded...

Malden to Celebrate Flag Day 2021

The City of Malden will celebrate Flag Day on Monday, June 14^th at 5 PM at Bell Rock Memorial Park on Main Street. Attendees can look forward to patriotic songs being performed by the Malden High School Choral Arts Society. Featured speaker will b...

City Organizes Summer Festivals in Support of Malden’s Re-Opening

Mayor Gary Christenson is announcing a series of outdoor Summer Festivals in Malden Center this summer. Beginning June 12th and occurring every other Saturday through the end of August, the City will be sponsoring live music, cultural performances,&nb...

Mayor Opens Cooling Center during Heat Emergency

Mayor Gary Christenson has declared a heat emergency in the City of Malden beginning today – Monday, June 7^th and lasting through tomorrow, Tuesday June 8^th as temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s with high humidity. To help residents ...

Community Input Needed!

A national conversation is taking place on the role of policing in American communities. Protests have surged across the country in the past few years, starting with Michael Brown’s death at the hands of police in 2014 in Ferguson, MO and now fo...

Dance Films and Art Fair on City Hall Plaza June 5 & 12

Malden City Hall Plaza, 215 Pleasant Street will be transformed into an outdoor movie theatre on Saturday evenings, June 5^th and 12^th, when Monkeyhouse presents the Malden Dance Mile, a series of free dance films on a large screen. (Rain dates are June 6 ...

Malden City Hall Welcomes Back the Public

Over the last few weeks, Malden has seen an improvement in the reduced number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and the positivity rate has been significantly decreasing. According to the Department of Public Health’s most recent report the average ...

Memorial Day 2021- City Services Open/Closed

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Mayor Seeks Members to the Malden Cultural Council

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill vacancies on the Malden Cultural Council. The Malden Cultural Council works to encourage and promote the artistic development of the arts in Malden through state grant program funding. The...

Community Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Trafton Park Improvements

The first phase of construction under the Trafton Park Master Plan has been completed, bringing an expanded playground with new play equipment, ball field dugouts, benches, picnic tables, and trees to the park, as well as improvements to walkways, drainag...

Bridge Recovery Center Hosts Game Nights

Mayor Gary Christenson was in attendance last week at the Bridge Recovery Center’s (BRC) weekly Friday Night Game Night. The BRC hosts a weekly game night for the recovery community every Friday from 6:30-8:30 PM. Folks can participate in a numb...

Eritrean Independence Day

Mayor Gary Christenson joined the Eritrean community in Malden to celebrate of one of the most important public holidays in Eritrea. May 24, 2021 marks 30 years of independence and the day serves to honor the heroic struggle and ultimate sacrifices of tho...

City Seeks Associate Member for Board of Appeal

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill the vacancy of associate member on the Board of Appeal. The present vacancy is the result a member moving out of the City. The seven-member Board of Appeal (five members and t...

Business Community Supports MOA with $20,000 Donation

Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Overcoming Addiction President Paul Hammersley and Gavin Foundation CEO John McGahon were among those on hand to thank local business owners who went above and beyond in their support of Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA). Pa...

Mayor Seeking Youth Member of Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee

The City of Malden is seeking a dedicated Malden youth entering grades 8 through 12 to serve on the Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee. The volunteer Steering Committee will set the values and vision of the project and provide guidanc...

Steering Committee Announced for Malden Center for Arts & Culture

Mayor Gary Christenson is proud to announce the formation of the Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee. At the Mayor’s 2021 State of the City address in February, the Mayor announced the City’s intent to acquire the o...

Taiwanese American Heritage Week

Mayor Christenson declared the week of May 9-16, 2021 as Taiwanese American Heritage Week in the City of Malden in honor of the many contributions of Taiwanese Americans to the diversity and prosperity of American society. The United States and Taiwan sha...

Mayor Presents Fiscal Year 2022 Budget to City Council

Mayor Gary Christenson presented his Fiscal Year 2022 budget to the City Council Tuesday evening. For the first time ever, the City utilized a cloud-based budgeting software platform from Cleargov, the market leader in transparency and budgeting software ...

Disposing of 18-Gallon Recycling Bins and Old Trash Barrels

During the week of May 17-21, 2021 residents may dispose of their old 18-gallon recycling bins or any barrels/bins or carts that they previously used for trash or recycling that are broken or unwanted. Residents may place these at the curb on their trash ...

Korean & Vietnam War Memorials Unveiled on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 two newly installed bronze statues that will honor Malden Veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars will be unveiled. The two life-size bronze statues will be installed alongside the granite monuments that honor Malden&rsqu...

New Parking Program for Malden Center - Visit Malden Business & Get 4 Hrs. Free Parking in Garages

The Office of Mayor Gary Christenson and the Malden Redevelopment Authority have announced a new parking validation program for Malden Center businesses. Beginning Monday, May 10th, Malden Center businesses will be able to validate parking for their custo...

Volunteers Needed for Memorial Day Flag Placement at Malden Cemeteries

Mayor Gary Christenson and Director of Veterans Services Kevin Jarvis would like to invite residents, veterans, students and civic organizations to help with the placement of flags on veterans’ graves in preparation for Memorial Day which is Mon...

City of Malden Holds Recovery Coach Academy

Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Chief Kevin Molis recently thanked and congratulated graduates who completed a Connecticut Center for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Coach Academy despite the COVID pandemic. This is the second online training program in six m...

Mayor, Elected Officials Celebrate Washington/Winter Street Improvements

Mayor Gary Christenson was joined by State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representatives Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian and City Councillors Ryan O’Malley and Amanda Linehan to celebrate the recent improvements at the Washington/Winter/Gl...

April is National Arab American Heritage Month

Mayor Gary Christenson recently proclaimed the month of April 2021 as Arab American Heritage Month in Malden in honor of the valuable impact Arab Americans have made to virtually every aspect of American society. From contributions to medicine, law, busin...

City Initiates New Curbside Textile Recycling Program

The City of Malden is now providing curbside textile recycling through its partner vendor, Helpsy. Residents should note that the City no longer participates in the Pink Bag Program that was ended during the COVID pandemic. Residents may recycle unwanted ...

Mayor Creates Opioid Task Force

The Office of Malden Mayor Gary Christenson recently announced the creation of an Opioid Task Force, formed to help the City of Malden battle the opioid “epidemic within a pandemic.”

The Task Force will meet regularly and will ...

Patriot's Day 2021- City Services Open/Closed

Please take notice that municipal offices in City Hall be will closed tomorrow Monday, April 19th for the Patriots Day holiday. For trash / recycling pickup, it will be pushed forward 1 day for the rest of the week (Tuesday through Saturday collection)

Firefighters Acknowledged for Fellsmere Pond Rescue

Mayor Gary Christenson, Fire Chief Bill Sullivan, and Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell acknowledged the firefighters who participated in the lifesaving rescue on March 9th that resulted in saving the life of a resident who fell through the ice at Fellsmere...

Malden Court of Catholic Daughters of America Celebrates 100 Years

Mayor Christenson recently congratulated the Malden Court of the Catholic Daughters of America on 100 years of work in the City of Malden at a celebration held at the Exchange Street Bistro. Founded in 1903 in New York by the Knights of Columbus, Catholic...

Vietnam Veteran Presented with Quilt of Honor

Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 5 City Councillor Barbara Murphy were on hand to celebrate Vietnam Veteran Robert E. Davidson’s being honored with the Quilt of Honor for his dedicated service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. The...

PAYT Rollout Webinar

On Thursday, April 8^th, Mayor Gary Christenson will hold a live question and answer webinar where residents will be invited to ask questions about the upcoming Pay-As-You-Throw Trash and Recycling Program changes. Communications Director Ron Cochran will ...

Longtime City Employee Retires

Mayor Gary Christenson congratulated longtime City employee Dorothy “Dotty” Esteves on her retirement. For more than 20 years, Dotty has worked in the Public Facilities Department, stepping up wherever needed. Whether she was working t...

Lifelong Malden Resident Celebrates a Century

Lifelong Malden resident Gertrude “Gert” Murray celebrated 100 years on Sunday, March 21^st. Mayor Gary Christenson surprised her at a family celebration at the Exchange Street Bistro to deliver her a citation in recognition of...

Vaccine Eligibility Timeline

The Governor’s Office recently announced the timeline that all remaining residents and certain worker groups will be eligible for a vaccine. This follows the original timeline set forth in the three phases announced in December. The schedule for...

Chinese American Gold Medal Recipients Welcomed to City Hall

This week Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President Neal Anderson and Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis welcomed some true New England heroes to City Hall to commend their recent receipt of the Chinese American Congressional Gold Medal. The Chi...

Mayor Christenson Seeks Member to Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill the  “resident member” position on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (the “Commission”). Members of the Commission ...

Bybiose Larochelle, City’s First Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

This week Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed the City’s first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Bybiose Larochelle received her Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies/Psychology and a minor in Black Studies from UMass Dartmouth as well as ...

Informational Webinar on PAYT Change Rollout

The long-awaited change to Malden’s Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash and recycling program is just weeks away. Mayor Gary Christenson invites residents to an informational webinar on Thursday, March 18^th at 6 PM to learn more about the implementation of the ...

Celebrating Dr. Suess

In celebration of Dr. Suess’s birthday on March 2^nd, Mayor Christenson spent some time reading to students of the Forestdale School in Ms. Sullivan’s third grade class. He brought in some of his own childhood favorites and used the opportunity to endorse ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Several challenges regarding the COVID-19 vaccine have emerged in the last few weeks. These developments have increased frustration and anxiety for everyone. We are hoping to clarify some of the misconceptions.   

• The Board of Health will...

DPW Workers Recognized for Service

Employees at Malden’s Department of Public Works were recently delivered a sweet surprise. Individually prepared packages of chocolate chip cookies were provided by Cookies for Caregivers Boston in appreciation of the DPW employees’ co...

President's Day 2021- City Services Open/Closed

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Exercise and Strength Training Classes for Seniors to Air on UMA (formerly MATV)

There is little doubt that our seniors have been hit particularly hard during the COVID-19 crisis. From their vulnerability of being at greater risk of hospitalization if diagnosed, to little or no interaction with relatives and friends. That has not gott...

MVES Offers Free Transportation Services to COVID-19 Vaccine Sites for Adults 60 years & older

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is offering free transportation services via one of MVES’ transportation providers to adults 60 years and older to COVID-19 vaccine sites near your home. MVES understands that older adults are more susceptible...

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 ...

MATV to Become UMA

On January 19, 2021, MATV will officially change its business name to UMA, an acronym that stands for “Urban Media Arts.” To mark this important milestone, on January 19, 2021 at 12 noon, we will host a virtual ribbon cutting with Mayo...

Malden Announces Superintendent Search Committee

The Malden School Committee has begun it’s search for the next Superintendent of the Malden Public Schools. At their public meeting on November 23, the committee enlisted the Collins Center for Public Management of UMASS Boston to facilitate the...

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 Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., to identify cable-related needs of the City and public in connection with the possi...

Mayor Seeks New Members to Malden’s Disability Commission

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill two of the four newly created seats on the Malden Disability Commission. The Commission is comprised of volunteers who operate under the mandates of M.G.L. Ch. 40, Section 8J and its&n...

Malden Fire Dept. Receives Custom Built New Engine and Ladder Truck

In June of 2019, Mayor Christenson committed to an investment of approximately $1.5 million to modernize the Malden Fire Department with the purchase of both a new Engine and Aerial Ladder. Recently, Mayor Gary Christenson, Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell...

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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Malden Blocks Eviction Enforcement, Funds $250K Rental Assistance Program

Mayor Gary Christenson has signed an executive order preventing evictions from being enforced in most cases, and has made $250,000 available in rental assistance through a partnership with local nonprofit Housing Families, Inc. Both actions are being take...

City of Malden Holds Recovery Coach Academy

Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Chief Kevin Molis recently thanked and congratulated graduates who completed a Recovery Coach Academy despite the COVID pandemic. Malden Board of Health Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley and Recovery ...

Malden awarded 2021 Climate Resilience Grant “Malden River Works for Waterfront Equity & Resilience”

The City of Malden has been awarded a 2021 Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant in the amount of $52,250 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Barr Foundation to support continued work on the Malden River Works project.

Malden River W...

Malden Cannabis Licensing & Enforcement Commission to Reopen Application Period

The City of Malden Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission (“CLEC”) is inviting parties interested in opening and operating a Marijuana establishment in the City of Malden to submit applications. The CLEC will begin accepting new...

Santa Claus Visits Malden - 2020 Style!

Although this year’s event will look different from the past – we are excited that Santa Claus will take time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit his Malden headquarters at Pine Banks Park on Saturday, December 19^th from...

Grant Enables Schools to Purchase Food Truck

Malden Public Schools (MPS) announced that the district has been awarded a Food Security Infrastructure grant in the amount of $110,309 for the purchase of the food truck. This will help provide Malden students with access to free and nutritious meals on ...

Malden Disability Commission to Host Webinar Series

The Malden Disability Commission is hosting the second in a series of three (3) Informational Webinars given by Robin Putnam from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. This one will focus on Online Safety, ID Theft and Fraud Prevention a...

Lead Line Replacement Program 2020

Under a 2017 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Consent Order, the City of Malden is required to complete 150 full lead line replacements per year. For 2020, Malden’s Engineering Department has reported the replacement of 273 l...

25 MPH Default Speed Limit in Malden

Effective immediately, the City of Malden will begin to implement the new “Drive 25” ordinance which was sponsored by City Councillors Peg Crowe and Barbara Murphy and voted favorably by the entire City Council. This means that the def...

Malden Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The City of Malden is pleased to announce the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. In total the City will install 22 EV stations across five city wide locations. Working with National Grid, Public Facilities Director Eric Rubin and the...

Christmas Tree Lighting at Fellsmere Pond – 2020 Style!

Although this year’s event will look different from the past, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, and Mayor Gary Christenson are looking forward to kicking off the official start to Malden’s holiday s...

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

Malden Launches Eviction Prevention Program

Malden residents facing eviction will now have extra help staying in their homes through a new Eviction Prevention Program announced by the City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA). The program will provide court-based legal aid, mediat...

Malden Resident Celebrates 80 Years

Longtime Malden resident Francis Spignese recently turned 80 years young! Mayor Gary Christenson recently stopped by the home that he shares with his lovely wife of 50 years, Karen, and presented him with a citation in recognition of his milestone birthda...

Mask Man to Distribute Masks in Ward 1

Mayor Gary Christenson a/k/a Mask Man will team up with Ward 1 City Councillor Peg Crowe to distribute washable masks with the City logo to residents on Thursday, November 19^th from 4-5 PM at the intersection of Main Street and E...

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. The surge in cases statewide has also been seen in Malden and surrounding communities. The City’s latest...

Mask Up Malden Distributions Continue

Mayor Gary Christenson a/k/a Mask Man has been seen throughout the City this week distributing washable masks with the City logo. Tuesday morning, he joined City Council President Jadeane Sica in Linden Square and handed masks out to residents on their wa...

Grand Opening of My Pals Barbershop

Mayor Gary Christenson recently participated in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of My Pals Barbershop, 252 Highland Avenue, the location of the former Gabby’s Barbershop. New owner Dominique Peña revealed that Gabby&...

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.  

List of City Services Open/Closed for the H...

Owl Rescued on Knollin Street

It was “owl” in a day’s work for Animal Control Officer Kevin Alkins when a call came in from a Knollin Street resident that a Barred Owl had gotten entangled in some mesh fencing in his yard. Officer Alkins working with a wi...

Great Eastern Vintage Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Gary Christenson recently welcomed Great Eastern Vintage, 258 Highland Avenue to the Edgeworth neighborhood of Malden. Business Owner Nephtaliem McCrary is excited to be opening a second vintage retail location, continuing the legacy of Great Easter...

Town Line Luxury Lanes Makes Generous Contribution to Malden Together Fund

Once again Town Line Luxury Lanes Owner Anthony Decotis has stepped up to assist his hometown in a time of crisis by donating $2,500 to the Malden Together Fund. The recently launched Malden Together Fund is a collaboration of the City of Malden, United W...

Mask Up Malden – Next Distribution on Friday

Mayor Gary Christenson a/k/a Mask Man spent some time on Halloween distributing washable masks with the City logo at the Board of Health’s Flu Clinic at the Salemwood School. He then joined City Councillor Neal Anderson a/k/a the Pirate at Lincoln Commons...

Licensing Board Votes to Waive Section 12 Licensee Renewal Fees

In light of the impact COVID-19 has had on the Section 12 licensees, at its October 27, 2020 meeting the Malden Licensing Board voted unanimously to waive 2021 renewal fees. Section 12 of Mass. General Laws, Chapter 138 regulates the sale of alcoholic bev...

DCR, Mayor, Elected Officials Celebrate Fellsway/Highland Ave. Improvements

Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Jim Montgomery yesterday joined Mayor Gary Christenson along with state and local officials to celebrate the completion of roadway safety improvements in the City of Malden. The $1.6 million imp...

Mask Up Malden – Halloween Edition!

With Halloween upon us, Mayor Gary Christenson is reminding residents to do their part to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus by continuing to take all precautionary measures such as limiting private gatherings, maintaining social distancing, wearing a ...

Longtime Malden Resident Celebrates a Century!

Longtime Malden resident Alfred Contreas recently turned 100 years young! Mayor Gary Christenson stopped by his home that he shares with his lovely wife of 55 years, Helen, and presented him a citation in recognition of his milestone birthday. When Mayor ...

Second Socially Distant Fire Department Promotions & Swearing-In Ceremony

Mayor Gary Christenson, Fire Chief William Sullivan and Commissioner Emery Haskell presided over a second promotional and swearing in ceremony promoting four officers and welcoming three firefighters to the Department. Also in attendance were State Repres...

Columbus Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed

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

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: ...

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...