Malden City Hall

215 Pleasant Street

Malden, MA 02148

City of Malden

Meeting Minutes - 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, April 21, 2026

7:00 PM

City Council Chambers

215 Pleasant Street

Malden, MA 02148

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1. CALL TO ORDER

Council President Linehan called the meeting to order at 7:14 PM.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF SERVICE

MEMBERS

An additional moment of silence was offered by Councillor Simonelli in honor of Wayne

Martineau from the Inspectional Services Department who passed away on April 20 at the

age of 66, after battling a long illness.

3. ROLL CALL

Councillor McDonald was in attendance via Teams so every vote this evening was done

by roll call.

Also in attendance was Christopher Mooney, Maria Luise, Paul Myers, and Lisa Cagno.

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Present - Councillors:

Karen Colon Hayes, Paul Condon, Peg Crowe, Amanda Linehan, Carey McDonald,

Ryan O'Malley, Jadeane Sica, Chris Simonelli, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow and

Michelle Luong

4. GUESTS, CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Representatives from Malden Safe Streets and Safe Routes to School,

accompanied by Malden's School Crossing Guards will appear before the

Council to present on a new safety initiative being rolled out for the school

population.

Attachments: Malden_Crossing Guards Council presentation 4.21.26

Tina Hein, Outreach Coordinator with Safe Routes to School, Allie Durak, President of

Malden Safe Streets, and Gina Hayes, 2025 Massachusetts Crossing Guard of the Year

appeared before the Council to present a new safety initiative to improve conditions for

school crossing guards, focusing on snow removal, mapping, and community

collaboration.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that

this be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Councillor Simonelli was not present in the Chambers at the time this vote was

taken.

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow

and Luong

Minutes for the meeting of April 7, 2026

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These Council Minutes were approved.

Minutes for the meeting of April 14, 2026

These Council Minutes were approved.

Mayoral Appointment: Leonard Iovino of 33 Spring Street, Malden, as an alternate

member of the Historical Commission, said term to expire May 1, 2029.

(Confirmation not required)

Sponsors: Peg Crowe

Attachments: Mayor's Appointment Letter - Leonard Iovino

This Appointment was placed on file.

Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street, Malden,

20 spaces (Renewal)

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This Petition was referred to the License Committee.

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

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This Petition was referred to the License Committee.

Petition: Pool Tables: Italian American War Veterans, Post 16, 40 Oakland Street,

Malden, 1 table (Renewal)

This Petition was referred to the License Committee.

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

(Renewal)

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This Petition was referred to the License Committee.

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

Malden (Renewal)

This Petition was referred to the License Committee.

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

(Renewal)

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This Petition was referred to the License Committee.

7. APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS

Mayoral Reappointment: John P. King of 67 Upham Street, Malden, as member of

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the Board of Appeal, having served since 2000, said term to commence upon

confirmation by the City Council and expire May 1, 2029.

Sponsors: Peg Crowe

Attachments: Mayor's Reappointment Letter - John King

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the

Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Mayoral Reappointment: William Hurley of 67 Kimball Street, Malden as the labor

member of the Malden Housing Authority Board, having served since 2020, said

term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and expire May 2, 2031.

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Sponsors: Peg Crowe

Attachments: Mayor's Reappointment Letter - William Hurley

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that

the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yea:

8. COMMUNICATIONS

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Communication: Community Preservation Committee appropriation orders for

seven different projects and programs have been sent by the Mayor’s Office

directly to the Finance Committee to avoid delays on the City Council’s review and

approval thereof. All seven orders will come back before the Full Council with

recommendations for a final vote after review by the Finance Committee

Sponsors: Amanda Linehan

Attachments: 226-26 CPC Appropriations Referral Process Communication

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli,

that the Communication be placed on file. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred

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Papers 165 through 169 and 186 through 195 Series of 2026 having considered the

same make the following report: Committee recommends these petitions out

favorably to the Full Council.

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the

Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Extended Hours: Maia Donuts, LLC dba Dunkin’, 200 Commercial Street,

Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Extended Hours: CMB Medeiros, Inc. dba Dunkin’, 57 Eastern Avenue,

Malden, Hours: 7 days, 24 hours (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Extended Hours: Aires & Helena Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin’, 424 Main Street,

Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Exterior Vending Machine: Rocky Mountain Springwater Company, 1

Wesley Street, Malden (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Taxi Driver: Ronald C. McCray, 11 Tower Street Apt. 3, Boston (Renewal)

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A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Amusement Machine: Kiddleton, Inc., 423 Main Street, Malden, 3

machines (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Class II: John MacMillen dba MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Avenue,

Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Lodging House: Top Tier Properties, LLC dba Sir Carlton LLC, 33 Maple

Street, Malden, 44 rooms (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Outdoor Parking: Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar Street, Malden, 12 spaces

(Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Pool Tables: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2

tables (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Pawnbroker: Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc, 27-29 Pleasant Street, Malden

(Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc, 27-29 Pleasant Street,

Malden (Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Gibbs Oil Company, LP, 728 Main Street, Malden

(Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Snap Mart, Inc., 245 Main Street, Malden

(Renewal)

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A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

Petition: Taxi Driver: James Phelan, 5 Island Hill Avenue, Apt. 212, Malden

(Renewal)

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes,

that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli,

Taylor, Winslow and Luong

10. TABLED PAPERS

Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31200905 -

National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Customer to trench

and install (6) 4” conduit from MH A/34 on Main Street to proposed switching

module, approximately 55 feet on public right of way. 204 Main Street, Malden, MA.

(Hearing Required)

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Attachments: 204 Main Street Petition

Abutters 204 Main Street

Hearing Notice 204 Main Street

Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31186713 -

National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and install (2)

4” concrete encased conduit from MH A/34 on Main Street to pad located on 213

Main Street approximately 220’. Malden, MA.

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(Hearing Required)

Attachments: 213 Main Street Petition

Abutters 213 Main Street

Hearing Notice 213 Main Street

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)

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Attachments: 1100 Main Street Petition

Abutters 1100 Main Street

Hearing Notice 1100 Main Street - Updated March 25, 2026

Updated Plan

11. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

12. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the

be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

Councillor Simonelli was not present in the Chambers at the time this vote was

taken.

Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.

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Yea:

Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow

and Luong

CAROL ANN DESIDERIO, CITY CLERK

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