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 Mayor Christenson's Blog
Dear Malden Residents,
It was another banner year for our City's school athletic teams but none more than the Malden High School Varsity Softball team. Their stunning record of 24-1 included five straight playoff wins and the Eastern Mass Championship.
I could not be prouder of the team as they represented everything we want in our next generation of leaders. These young women worked hard, dedicated themselves, and spent countless hours when they weren't on the field helping out on community projects.
Although they lost the state championship by a score of... (click here for the rest of the story)
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Pilot Mobile Food Truck Program
 The Office of the Mayor and the Malden Board of Health would like to announce the Pilot Mobile Food Truck Program. The Pilot Program will run from 3 PM to 11 PM every day from now until October 31, 2012 and mobile food trucks will be given the chance to set up next to City Hall on Commercial Street, across from the Malden Center Orange Line station. For inquiries, please contact Kevin Duffy at 781-397-7000 ext. 2009 or by e-mail at kduffy@cityofmalden.org. |
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City of Malden's Street Performer Pilot Program
 The City of Malden welcomes Street Musicians and Street Performers to the Downtown. Live performances make a positive contribution to the culture and ambience of Malden Square. This Program encourages all performers to audition to obtain a permit to perform in the Downtown. The purpose of this Program is to manage the time, place, and manner of use of the three designated performance locations. All Performers are scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis. For inquiries, please contact Pilot Program administrator Kevin Duffy at 781-397-7000 ext. 2009 or by e-mail at kduffy@cityofmalden.org |
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Farmers Market Tuesdays 3-6 PM All Summer
- June 19th to September 18th (except July 3rd)
- Malden City Hall court yard, across from the Malden MBTA Station
- Tuesdays 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM rain or shine
- Fresh produce from:
- Busa Farms
- Simone's Riverside Farm
- Silverbrook Farms
- Specialty foods, baked goods, and crafts.
Are you a crafter or specialy food vendor and interested in joining our market? Contact the Malden Chamber of Commerce at 781-322-4500 or visit their website at www.maldenchamber.org. For photos from the first Farmer's Market, click here. |
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Mayor Hosts Live Online Chat With Residents
 The Mayor's Online Forums are an effort to provide another means by which to interact with residents. The forums are moderated and hosted by the Malden Patch. Attending the event live online gives you the ability to ask the Mayor questions on the spot but if you can't make the live event you can always watch a replay of the most recent chat by clicking here.
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Call to Malden Artists to Design and Paint Switchboxes
 We are calling local Malden artists to design and paint the metal utility boxes at lighted intersections throughout the City. The purpose of the project is to beautify the City while at the same time showcasing the arts. Visit Malden Arts for more information, or call Naomi Brave at 781-330-9053. Click here for application. |
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Malden's 4th of July Celebration Schedule
 For information about 4th of July celebrations around the city click here. |
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GIS Parcel Viewer
 Geographical Information System (GIS) Technology allows residents to gather information about properties via the City website. The online GIS Parcel Viewer offers a collection of maps to help residents better understand the area and city where they live. As the system grows, more maps and layers are added. The system can provide: finding out what ward you're in; determining who your City Councilor is, learning your voting location and discovering tax and assessing data for all properties in the City of Malden. Get started here.
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Malden Held its Annual Flag Day Celebration at Bell Rock Memorial Park
 On June 14th Malden held a ceremony acknowledging our nation's most cherished symbol-the American Flag-and the sacrifices made over the years to protect the Flag. The ceremony featured a speaking program and patriotic tunes from the Malden High School Band and Choral Arts Society along with a winning essay and Pledge of Allegiance by local Girl Scouts. In addition, Police Chief James Holland was presented with the Massachusetts National Guard Patriot Award in recognition of his tremendous support of the United States Military. The final panel of Malden's WWII Memorial was dedicated that evening as well. For photos from this event click here.
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Online Services
We are updating the City's website on a daily basis and communicating with residents and business through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube,
Blogger and Flickr -- at no cost to the City!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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School Committee Meeting (School Budget Vote) -
Monday, June 25th, 7 PM at City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Pleasant Street, 3rd floor
Farmers Market- Every Tuesday, June 26th - September 18th (except July 3rd) from 3 PM - 6 PM
City Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 26th, 7 PM at City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor
Public Works Commission Meeting
- Wednesday, June 27th at 6 PM (Public Hearing on Water and Sewer Rates)
4th of July Celebration (Ward 4) - Saturday, June 30th, 9 AM - 1 PM at Coytemore Lea Park, Clifton Street
4th of July Celebration (Ward 1) - Wednesday, July 4th, 9 AM - 1 PM at Green Street Park, Madison Street
4th of July Celebration (Ward 2) - Wednesday, July 4th, 9 AM - 1 PM at Devir Park, Malden Street 4th of July Celebration (Ward 3) - Wednesday, July 4th, 10 AM - 3 PM, at Amerige Park, Fellmere Pond Race starts at 11 AM
4th of July Celebration (Ward 5) - Wednesday, July 4th, 9 AM - 1 PM at Forestdale School Park, Sylvan Street
4th of July Celebration (Ward 6) - Wednesday, July 4th, 9 AM - 1 PM at Trafton Park, Granite Street
4th of July Celebration (Ward 7) - Wednesday, July 4th, 9:30 AM - 1 PM at the Lincoln Commons, Cross Street
4th of July Celebration (Ward 8) - Wednesday, July 4th, 8:45 AM - 12 Noon at Linden Park, Wescott Street
Malden Shakespeare Project- A Midsummer Night's Dream, Saturday, July 7th - Saturday, July 28th at 5:30 PM for more info Click Here
Soccer Nights - Tuesday July 10th - Friday July 13th, 6 pm - 8:30 PM for more info contact 617-312-7268
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