File #: 134-26    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Order Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action: 2/24/2026
Title: Order: That the City Council will vote to go into Executive Session with Legal Council regarding the matter of Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v. The City of Malden for the purposes of Exemption Three Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, where such discussion in open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City, if so declared by the chair. And if so allowed by the Body, to admit Maria Luise, Special Assistant to the Mayor and Ron Hogan, Chair of Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission. (Roll Call Required)
Sponsors: Amanda Linehan
Attachments: 1. Final Paper 134-26 Executive Session on Benevolent Botanicals on Feb 24

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Order: That the City Council will vote to go into Executive Session with Legal Council regarding the matter of Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v. The City of Malden for the purposes of Exemption Three Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, where such discussion in open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City, if so declared by the chair. And if so allowed by the Body, to admit Maria Luise, Special Assistant to the Mayor and Ron Hogan, Chair of Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission.

(Roll Call Required)