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,...

Memorial Day in Malden 2022

Please join the Malden community as we remember and honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom at a series of events that will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30^th. 

For the first time in two...

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...

City Seeking Volunteers to Assist With Memorial Day Flag Placement

If you have a few hours available to volunteer and assist in placing flags at veterans’ graves, please call the Veterans’ Services Department at 781-397-7139 and provide your name, cell phone number and the dates and times that you are...

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...

Malden Half-Marathon Kicks Off Busy Season of Outdoor Events

This Sunday’s (March 13th) return of the Malden Half-Marathon and 5-Mile Road Race is just the beginning of a jam-packed spring and summer season! Mayor Christenson announced today a line-up of events to keep everyone busy until it's ti...

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...

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...

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)

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.  

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

Columbus Day 2020 - City Services Open/Closed