Legal Counsel regarding the matter of Benevolent Botanicals LLC and 926 Eastern
Avenue LLC v. City of Malden (MA Land Court Docket No. 22MISC000076) for the
purposes of Exemption Three Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A Section
21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and the hearing held on April
28, 2026, 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, Ron Hogan, Chair of
Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission, and Nelson Miller, Building
Commissioner, Zoning Officer.
(Roll Call Required)
Sponsors:
Amanda Linehan
6. ADJOURNMENT
CAROL ANN DESIDERIO, CITY CLERK
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA
Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000 Ext. 2005
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