On the agenda: Malden meeting — Data Center (May 19)

City of Malden

Malden City Hall
215 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148

Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Council President Amanda Linehan
Councillor at Large Karen Colon Hayes
Councillor Paul Condon
Councillor Peg Crowe
Councillor at Large Michelle Luong
Councillor at Large Carey McDonald
Councillor Ryan O'Malley
Councillor Jadeane Sica
Councillor Chris Simonelli
Councillor Ari Taylor
Councillor Stephen Winslow
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:00 PM

City Council Chambers
215 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148

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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF SERVICE
MEMBERS
3. ROLL CALL
4. GUESTS, CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student representatives from Malden High School’s After School Development Program, in
conjunction with Clean Water Action, will appear before the Council to present their project on
water safety.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. CONSENT AGENDA

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Minutes for the meeting of May 5, 2026

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Minutes for the meeting of May 12, 2026
Recommendation is the previous Council minutes be approved

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May 19, 2026

Mayoral Reappointment: Kevin Alkins, 10 Hillside Road, Tewksbury, as the
Inspector of Animals, said term to expire April 30, 2026
(Confirmation not required)

Sponsors:

Peg Crowe

Attachments:

Mayor's Reappointment Letter - Kevin Alkins

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Mayoral Reappointment: Jayden Ddhir, 90 Oliver Street, Malden, as a member of
the Police Community Advisory Council, said term to expire May 30, 2029.
(Confirmation not required)

Sponsors:

Peg Crowe

Attachments:

Mayor's Reappointment Letter - Jayden Ddhir

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Mayoral Reappointment: Kevin Graham, 216 Belmont Street, Malden, as a member
of the Police Community Advisory Council, said term to expire May 30, 2029.
(Confirmation not required)

Sponsors:

Peg Crowe

Attachments:

Mayor's Reappointment Letter - Kevin Graham
Recommendation is the previous three Appointments be placed on file

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Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden,
28 spaces (Renewal)

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Petition: Pool Tables: Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, Malden, 7 tables (New)
Recommendation is the previous two petitions be referred to the License Committee

7. MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS

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Order: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for
the Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access
Fund.

Sponsors:

Carey McDonald

Attachments:

FY2027 Appropriation Orders for Water and Sewer, Cable Access, and Community Preservation

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Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that Sections 12 and 32 of Title 12 of the
Code of the City of Malden (MCC) are hereby amended as outlined in the body of
this paper regarding Data Centers:

Sponsors:

Ari Taylor

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The City Council will address the Open Meeting Law complaint submitted on May
13, 2026 by Bruce Friedman of 8 Marvin Street, Malden against the Council related
to the Executive Session held on May 12, 2026.

Sponsors:

Amanda Linehan

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8. COMMITTEE REPORTS

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Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was
referred Paper 197 Series of 2026 having considered the same make the following
report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full Council.

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Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden
(MCC) 6.08.070 C(2) LICENSING OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS is hereby
amended by inserting ‘, provided that no fewer than five marijuana retailer
licenses shall be made available.’ after ‘Mass. Gen. Laws ch 138 § 15’.

Sponsors:

Karen Colon Hayes

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Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred
Papers 218 through 223 and 242 through 251 Series of 2026 having considered the
same make the following report: Committee recommends these petitions out
favorably to the Full Council.
Committee further recommends Paper 84 Series of 2026, originally granted as a
conditional 90-day license, be extended until December 31, 2026.

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Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street, Malden,
20 spaces (Renewal)

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Petition: Pool Tables: Club 24, Inc. 787 Salem Street, Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)

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Petition: Pool Tables: Italian American War Veterans, Post 16, 40 Oakland Street,
Malden, 1 table (Renewal)

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Petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden
(Renewal)

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Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street,
Malden (Renewal)

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Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden
(Renewal)

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Petition: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes
(Renewal)

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Petition: Exterior Vending Machine: Water Stores Inc., 159 Highland Avenue,
Malden (Renewal)

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Petition: Livery Company: Lion Black Car Services, LLC, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden,
1 vehicle (Renewal)

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Petition: Livery Driver: Jeffery Jacques, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden (Renewal)

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Petition: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton Street, Malden (Renewal)

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Petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc., 1176 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 spaces
(Renewal)

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Petition: Pool Tables: Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc., 177 West Street,
Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)

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Petition: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 15 tables
(Renewal)

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Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden
(Renewal)

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Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc., 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden
(Renewal)

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Petition: Class II: Malden Auto Center LLC, 189 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 34 vehicles
(New)

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Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom
was referred Paper 241 Series of 2026 make the following report:

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Mayoral Appointment: Paul Myers of 433 Fulton Street, Medford as Director of
Public Works, to fulfill the unexpired term of Robert Knox and then be appointed
for a three-year term expiring April 22, 2030 which shall commence upon
confirmation by the City Council.

Sponsors:

Peg Crowe

Attachments:

Mayor's Appointment Letter - Paul Myers

May 19, 2026

9. TABLED PAPERS

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Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31239416 National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and install (6)
4” concrete encased conduit from MH A/1 18 to switchgear located on 1100 Main
Street approximately 60’ on public right of way. Malden, MA.
(Hearing Required)

Attachments:

1100 Main Street Petition
Abutters 1100 Main Street
Hearing Notice 1100 Main Street - Updated March 25, 2026
Updated Plan
1100 Main Street - landscaping plan
1100 Main Street - updated plan for electrical equipment w fencing buffers

10. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
11. ADJOURNMENT

CAROL ANN DESIDERIO, CITY CLERK
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