Mayor Gary Christenson is reminding Malden homeowners to apply for their residential property tax exemption. The City of Malden residential tax exemption is a great tax benefit for owner-occupied residential properties. Malden is one of only a…

Mayor Gary Christenson and the City of Malden Health Department are pleased to announce that beginning on February 1st, residents and/or public school students have access to a free outpatient mental health referral service through the William James…

Due to system outages, our Inspectional Services Department is only able to issue permits in-person at City Hall. We are not able to issue building, electrical or plumbing permits online remotely.

The Committee on the Future of Maplewood Square led by Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a series of community forums beginning in February that seek to build a consensus vision for Maplewood Square. The first community forum will be…

Mayor Gary Christenson and members of the Malden Teen Enrichment Center officially welcomed Rock Spot Climbing to Malden Center! Rock Spot is celebrating 25 years as a company this September and is welcoming its newest bouldering gym to Malden at…

Bam Bam Chicken, the latest venture from District Kitchen owner Stacey Zhang, recently celebrated their ribbon cutting with Mayor Gary Christenson and other guests. The new restaurant, located at 2 Florence Street next to Malden Center Station,…

City of Malden Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 16th, the City of Malden will hold a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will be hosted by Mayor Gary Christenson, former City Councillor Neal…

With coyote sightings becoming more common in communities throughout Massachusetts, the City of Malden will host a special presentation on Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 PM in the Forestdale School auditorium, 74 Sylvan Street to address coyote…

Malden is taking action to help residents save energy and money this winter and all year long. The City has partnered with HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save® partner, to give all homeowners and renters the opportunity to be more energy efficient,…

2023 Trash Tags Now Available! Residents may now purchase their 2023 annual trash tags either online at cityofmalden.org/trashtag or at the Treasurer's Office at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street. A trash tag enables residents to place any bagged…

Mayor Gary Christenson has announced the creation of the Malden Center for Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The seven-member Committee will be a group of Malden residents that will, in partnership with the City of Malden, ensure that the…

Malden City Hall has been graced by the City’s purchase of three beautiful oil paintings by Malden artist Rosene Wine. The paintings “Rainy Date,” “Exchange,” and “Book Friends” tell stories of local Malden…

Malden Student Recognized for Advocacy Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Massachusetts (CAIR-MA) 6th Annual Fundraiser Banquet to congratulate Malden student Afnaan Zeabi with a citation for being…

Mayor, Congresswomen distribute Groceries at United Way Thanksgiving Event at YMCA Mayor Gary Christenson and Congresswoman Katherine Clark distributed groceries to families at the Malden YMCA at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack…

Mayor Gary Christenson recently congratulated Carmella and Bill Nelson on 70 years of marriage at a family celebration at the Exchange Street Bistro. Married in 1952, they raised their 12 children in the Linden Family Development until 1967 when…

Mayor Gary Christenson along with the Chinese American Citizen Alliance celebrated the accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Enoch O’D "Woody" Woodhouse, II, now 95 with a lunch at Flaming Grill. Lt. Woodhouse served heroically in the United…

The City of Malden has received a $400,000 grant for improvements to Kierstead Park on Eastern Avenue, the maximum award amount under the state’s competitive Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant program,…

Mayor Announces Malden Community Electricity Program Mayor Gary Christenson announced the creation of Malden Community Electricity, a program that will allow the City to use the combined purchasing power of all its residents to secure new…

Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Chief Glenn Cronin are pleased to announce a date for the implementation of the Malden Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera program. Officers are scheduled to begin wearing and utilizing body-worn cameras on…

Mayor Gary Christenson is pleased to announce that the bike sharing program Bluebikes is now up and running in three locations in Malden. Stations are located on Exchange Street at Commercial Street, the Northern Strand Bike Path at Main Street…

There have been many articles circulating in various news outlets about the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) announcement that as of Tuesday, November 1, 2022 mattresses and box springs will be prohibited by state law…

The City of Malden has launched a new program to convert vacant homes into affordable housing with $2 million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as seed funding. This effort is the next phase of a year-long study of Malden’s…

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a recycling day for a variety of items including tires, televisions, computer monitors, household batteries, expired fire extinguishers, electronic waste, compact fluorescent bulbs and car batteries on…

As both Mayor and Chair of the School Committee, it’s natural that the public would expect active participation and ongoing commentary from me on the contract negotiations with the Malden Education Association. My sister is employed by the…

Malden Community Electricity Plan Available for Public Review Malden Community Electricity is a program in development by the City to provide residents and businesses more electricity supply options and more renewable energy. Malden Community…

Mayor Participates in Nossa Radio Podcast Mayor Gary Christenson along with Constituent Services Coordinator Danny Aguiar participated in Nossa Radio 94.1 podcast. Hosted by Lombardi Junior, the discussion centered around the sizable Brazilian…

This year the City of Malden along with the Chamber of Commerce will kick off the Holiday Season with an outdoor Winter Festival on Sunday, November 20th from 11 AM-3 PM. Pleasant Street will become the destination where nearly 50 artists will be…

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…

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. Ralph and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Water Flushing on Main Street between Orient and Forest Streets: In response to neighborhood low pressure, the Water Utilities Department will flush for approximately one hour midday Friday in an effort to improve pressure. If you experience…

Malden’s Annual Fairy House Festival will be held at Pine Banks Park on Saturday, August 27th from 12 Noon to 4 PM with a rain date of Sunday August 28th. Fairy Houses are structures for fairies and nature’s other friends (hobbits,…

The City has released a Malden Orange Line Closure Guide explaining the shutdown that begins Friday, August 19th at 9 PM that will last until Sunday, September 18th. This resource will summarize Malden residents’ alternative travel options and…

In collaboration with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Program, the City of Malden is participating in the Greening of the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP). This program was created with a goal to…

Residents may see workers from the MA Urban Canopy Project canvassing Malden neighborhoods. These workers are spreading the word about the Greening the Gateway Cities Program -Program Website -Press Release About Malden's…

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…

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…

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 21st at 12 Noon at Bruce Field, adjacent to…

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…

We are thrilled to present to the Malden community our plan to remake the former Courthouse on Summer Street into the Malden Center for Arts and Culture. We began developing this concept plan one year ago in collaboration with our Steering Committee…

On July 14, the City started alerting residents of the MBTA’s planned service changes to the Orange Line and the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line. As of July 27, the MBTA announced that the Orange Line diversion scheduled between July 29 and…

Due to lower water main disinfectant level at the Department of Public Works (DPW) the Water Utilities Department will flush nearby hydrants beginning at 10 PM Sunday July 24, 2022, and possibly at 8 AM Monday July 25 as well for several hours. The…

In response to this week's forecast calling for temps in the 90's all week, Mayor Christenson has asked the Emergency Management Team to open a cooling center Tuesday through Friday from 10AM-6PM at the Malden Senior Center located at 7 Washington…

On Thursday, July 7th 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 30th. Nearly 100 friends and family members…

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…

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…

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…

July will continue the busy summer season already begun in downtown Malden following the first Summer Festival on June 4th and the fabulous turnout at the Phantom Gourmet event last weekend where nearly 8,000 people were in attendance. On Tuesday,…

Residents are invited to the Edwin C. Lucey Courtyard Dedication on Tuesday, June 28th at 11 AM on City Hall Plaza. A true public servant, Ed was elected as a State Representative in 1977-1978. In 1980 he was elected as the City Councilor-At-Large…

Residents are invited to Bell Rock Memorial Park on Thursday, June 30th at 5:30 PM to re-experience the events in Malden that led up to the drafting of the “Instructions of the Inhabitants of Malden, Massachusetts to their Representatives in…

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…

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…

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…

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill a vacancy 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…

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…

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…

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…

Dear Members of the City Council, I’m pleased to present a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023 which covers the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. As we look to the year ahead, we do so with cautious optimism. We know that the…

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.…

Mayor Gary Christenson was recently surprised at the 92nd 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…

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…

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…

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…