By Juhi Varma The latest Public Safety and Awareness meeting took place in the Council Chambers of the Malden City Hall Plaza. Mayor Gary Christenson was accompanied, as usual, by Lt. Kevin Molis, new fire chief Jack Colangeli and…
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Malden is Moving! holds inaugural event at Salemwood
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By Juhi Varma Malden is Moving!’ held this year’s first event, an indoor walkathon, at the Salemwood School fieldhouse Thursday afternoon. Malden is Moving! is the Malden chapter of the Mass in Motion program. Launched in 2009, Mass in…
Mayor rescinds support of alcohol at Macdonald Stadium
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By Juhi Varma The Malden Stadium Commission and the Mayor Gary Christenson’s office held a public meeting Thursday night to discuss the contentious issue of the Boston Freedom Fighters football team hosting semi-professional football games at Macdonald Stadium. In…
State of the City address: crime prevention, fiscal health top priorities
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By Juhi Varma Mayor Gary Christenson’s second “State of the City” address took place on Thursday, February 21. The breakfast event, organized by the Malden Chamber of Commerce, was held at the headquarters of nonprofit organization Triangle, Inc. The…
Supporting Health, Safe Relationships for All
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By Senator Katherine Clark February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, and this is a good time to consider our collective effort to ensure that our children, and all individuals, thrive in healthy and safe relationships. For…
Many Maldonians observe Boston’s Year of the Snake festivities
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By Juhi Varma Boston’s Chinatown capped off their 15-day welcome festivities for the Year of the Snake, with a spectacular lion dance parade and traditional performances on Saturday, February 17. The persistent snowfall and icy wind didn’t faze the…
DPW director tallies Nemo cleanup costs
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By Juhi Varma Robert Knox, Malden’s Director of Public Works (DPW), appeared at the Malden City Council meeting on Tuesday to assess the massive snow storm’s impact and provide an update on cleanup efforts. The storm, dubbed Nemo, hit…
Malden Junior Aid Association hosts Valentine Derby to benefit Grants Program
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By Juhi Varma The nonprofit Malden Junior Aid Association held a Valentine Derby to benefit their Grants Program. The event took place Thursday evening at Anthony’s of Malden. The Junior Aid Society is a Boston-based organization that focuses on…
Public Safety Committee meets hybrid fire and public safety issues
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By Juhi Varma The Public Safety Committee held their first discussion about creating the position of hybrid fire and public safety officers for Malden. Public Safety Committee Chairman Neil Kinnon introduced the order two weeks ago. Kinnon opened this…
Renowned drummer to highlight Malden Arts Salon, March 5
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Malden Arts, in conjunction with Malden Reads, will host a Salon on Tuesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the beautiful Maccario Room of the Malden Public Library. Join us on a musical journey with international percussionist Romeo Etienne. Discover the…