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 Mayor Christenson's Blog
Dear Malden Residents,
I can't think of a better way to start the new fiscal year than with our Summer Youth Jobs Program. As many of you may know, this program has been a top of priority of mine and I am proud to say that as of today, we have 335 teens working for the City versus last year's when you had 130 youths.
Additionally, we've revamped the hiring process. Applicants are now required to submit a personal statement which includes their strengths and interests and must include letters of recommendation or references. They are also required to attend an orientation to understand the City's expectations of them. The focus of orientation is to review job training skills, work ethic, responsibility, professional behavior, and dress code. To help prepare for a successful career, teens are encouraged to advocate for themselves by working with their supervisors to iron out scheduling issues, to turn in timesheets weekly and to take responsibility for their performance.
The results have been great! (Click here for the whole story)
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Keep it Real Band Kicks Off Malden Summer Concert Series 
Over 140 Malden residents showed up at City Hall Plaza on Thursday, July 19 to enjoy the live music brought by local band Keep It Real.
"From toddlers to senior citizens, it's one of the most age-diverse audiences the summer concert series has ever seen!" said Adam Weldai, a Malden School Committee member who volunteered to plan the concert with Mayor Christenson's Office. "And the band performed an eclectic mix of songs, delivering people a lot of fun."
For more detailed information about the summer concert series, please
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Street Performers Bring Fun to Malden Downtown
Do you have plans on Friday and Saturday nights during the summer? If not, how about taking a stroll with your families around Malden downtown where street performers will bring you live entertainment with music, magic tricks, and storytelling performances.
From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., six street performers will be situated at various spots on Pleasant Street entertaining the public. Additionally, many of the businesses have committed to staying open later to accommodate the influx of people in the square these nights.
Click here for more information about the schedule and locations of performances.
Chlick here for more pictures. |
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Walk with the Mayor--Malden is Moving
In order to promote active living and build Malden a healthier community, Mayor Gary Christenson will take the initiative to walk half an hour (12:00 -12:30 p.m.) with residents every other Tuesday during the summer. Local residents are invited to City Hall Plaza to join the Mayor's Walk and Talk. Click here to check out the walking routes. The activity is part of the Malden is Moving initiative, and is a way that Malden participates in the Mass in Motion program supported by the a five-year $300,000 Community Transformation Grant from the Department of Public Health. Christopher Webb, Director of Public Health, in conjunction with partners at the YWCA Malden has appointed Christina Murphy the Mass in Motion Coordinator. Christina will coordinate the development and implementation of initiatives that will improve healthy eating and active living options available to the residents of Malden in the coming years.For more information regarding Mass in Motion, call Christina Murphy at 781-322-3760 ext. 23 or email cmurphy@ywcamalden.org |
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Farmers Market Tuesdays 3:00 - 6:30 PM All Summer
- June 19th - September 18th
- Malden City Hall Plaza, across from the Malden MBTA Station
- Tuesdays 3:00 PM to 6:30 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 Farmer's Market, click here. |
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Mayor Welcomes Chinese Disabled Persons' Federation to Malden  Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed 25 officials from the Chinese Disabled Persons' Federation, China's largest non-profit organization for disabled people to Malden City Hall to learn how United States Government agencies assist disabled people in obtaining employment. Triangle's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rodrigues, attended the meeting and presented employment and training services that Triangle provides for people with disabilities. (Click here for the whole story) |
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Malden Kids Attend Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy 
65 Malden kids attended the summer Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) during July, sponsored by Sheriff Koutoujian's Office with the cooperation of local police and fire departments.
The free one-week camp has served more than 1,700 children aged 9 to 11 in 32 communities of Middlesex County this year, and taught kids basic first aid, fire safety lessons and team building activities.
This is the 13th year of the academy. All of the kids received a diploma at the graduation ceremony in Billerica on July 20.
(Click here to view more pictures) |
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City of Malden Job Opportunity
 POSITION:
Treasurer/Collector
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience in accordance with City Council salary ordinance.
TO APPLY
Send letter of introduction stating availability with resume by August 10, 2012 to Human Resources Director via maldenhr@cityofmalden.org.
Click here for more information. |
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Sheriff's Program Cleaned up Malden Government Center and Parks
 An inmate crew from Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian's Community Work Program (CWP) worked with the City's Department of Public Works at the end of June cleaning up weeds and brush around Government Center as well as several parks across the City. Sheriff Koutoujian and Mayor Gary Christenson toured the areas that were cleaned up on July 18th.
By having the CWP crew perform this task, the City has managed to save taxpayers roughly $15,000. The CWP crew will return later in the summer to cover some of the cleaned up areas with mulch to make them more aesthetically pleasing.
"The crew did a fantastic job. I'm grateful that we are able to provide an opportunity for offenders to give back to our community," Christenson said. |
What is it Like to Work in the City's Summer Youth Program?
 The Mayor's Office is engaging our summer youths in the city's E-newsletter to contribute stories about their summer working experiences.
Robert DeSantis, a junior at Mystic Valley Regional Charter High School, has interned in Mayor Christenson's Office for the past three weeks. He would like to share his summer work experiences with us. Click here to read his story. |
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Online Services
We are updating the City's website on a daily basis and communicating with residents and businesses through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogger and Flickr.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Makin' Jamaican Food Truck Comes to Malden
Malden's newest food truck Makin' Jamaican joins Biryani Park (South Indian Sri-Lankan food), Brother Trucker (seafood) and Cupcake City as part of Malden's Food Truck Program.
To taste one of them, please visit food truck set up next to City Hall on Commercial Street, across from the Malden Center Orange Line station Monday - Friday after 3p.m.
Monday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall Plaza, 200 Pleasant St. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of City Hall. Walk & Talk with Mayor Christenson Tuesday, July 31, at 12:00 noon. Starts at City Hall.
Tuesday, July 31, at 4:00 p.m. at the Malden Government Center, 200 Pleasant Street, Room 609. Commission will meet to discuss water and sewer abatement request.
Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 2, 6- 8 p.m. at Malden City Hall Plaza. "The Reminiscents" will be performing.
Saint Rocco's Feast Friday 8/10 6-11 pm; Saturday 8/11 6-11 p.m. Sunday 8/12 1-9 p.m. - on Pearl Street, Malden. |
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Ways to Escape the Summer Heat
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* The Department of Conservation and Recreation swimming pool on Mountain Avenue opens 7 days a week, from 11:00 a.m. until 7 p.m. from June 23 to August 26, usless inclement weather arrives.
Contact phone number: (781) 324-9350
* Click here to check out Heat advisory provided by the National Weather Service.
*Keep your car visible
Park in well-lit areas, near people or with a parking lot or garage attendant on duty. Avoid having your car concealed by larger vehicles, fences or foliage.
*Don't make it easy
Keep windows and sunroofs closed and doors locked. Almost one-fourth of thefts from vehicles are from unlocked cars.
*Activate your vehicle's alarm
Don't have one? Factory-installed and-theft systems are best, but a professionally installed alarm can discourage a car break-in thief who likes to work in silence.
*Hide your valuables
Many smash-and-grab thieves act on impulse. So keep your stuff out of sight - either with you or in a locked trunk. Don't count on the glove box; thieves know to look there, and they're easy to break into.
*Don't hand a thief your keys
Take you keys with you. And if you think you have a great hiding place for a spare key, car break-in thieves know to look above the visor, in the center console, under the floor mat, in the trunk well, etc.
*Stow your stuff before arrival
Experienced thieves often stake out parking lots to watch for people putting items in their trunk. Help prevent car break-ins by putting valuables, like laptops, messenger bags and electronic devices, into your trunk before you get to the parking lot.
Trivia Answer: Waitt's Mount |
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