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February 11, 2025
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Jadeane Sica
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda (the routine items listed under it in the minutes)
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 77-25
Grant the special permit with the twenty recommendations as provided by the Planning Board: Petition: DMS Trinity, LLC dba Trinity Naturals seeking amendment to special permit application #...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Special Permit be granted with the twenty recommendations as provided by the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Special Permit be granted with the twenty recommendations as provided by the Planning Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 78-25
Table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. Plan No. 30932051 - National Grid to install 1 JO Pole on Eastern Ave. Pole 1944-50 on...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Spadafora)
Paper 79-25
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that they request the Finance Committee collaborate with the City Assessor and City Solicitor to draft a proposal...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Simonelli)
Paper 80-25
Table the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that they express their support for the Sale of Surplus Property for the Purpose of Affordable Home Ownership.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be tabled.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Simonelli, SpadaforaNo: Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be tabled. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 4- Condon, Crowe, Simonelli and Spadafora Nay: 6- Colon Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Simonelli)
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that they express their support for the Sale of Surplus Property for the Purpose of Affordable Home Ownership.
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be amended to remove reference to Oak Grove Community Center and Court House from the language of the paper.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon, O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be amended to remove reference to Oak Grove Community Center and Court House from the language of the paper. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 2- Condon and O'Malley.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Refer the Resolution to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. Motion to withdraw approved by unanimous...: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that they express...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow to refer the Resolution to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. Motion to withdraw approved by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to refer the Resolution to the Public Property Committee. Motion to withdraw approved by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Resolution be referred to a joint session of the Community Engagement & Inclusion and Public Property Committees.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow to refer the Resolution to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. Motion to withdraw approved by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to refer the Resolution to the Public Property Committee. Motion to withdraw approved by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Resolution be referred to a joint session of the Community Engagement & Inclusion and Public Property Committees. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- Condon.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Winslow)
Paper 32-25
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.020 LIBRARY SALARY SCHEDULE is hereby amended by adding the updated salary schedule...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Taylor)
Paper 33-25
Approve the paper for final action with this second vote: Order: That the sum of $50,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Library Salaries (0010-610-5110)
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to approve the paper for final action with this second vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to approve the paper for final action with this second vote. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 356-24
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended by adding Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 500...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Paper 47-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 9 Chapter 24 Section 010(A) REGULATION OF LEAD PIPES IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING is...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Winslow)
Paper 315-24
Deny the petition: Petition: Class II: Beach Street Gas and Service, 200 Beach Street, Malden, 15 cars (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be denied.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Hayes)
Paper 58-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Hayes)
Paper 59-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Rigano’s Towing Service, Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 17 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Hayes)
Paper 60-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Rigano’s Towing Service, Inc., 1152 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 10 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Hayes)
Paper 83-25
Adopt the order to enter into executive session: Order: That the City Council will vote to go into Executive Session with Alicia A. McNeil, City Solicitor regarding the matter of Benevolent...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order to enter into Executive Session be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order to enter into Executive Session be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Crowe)
From the Malden City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (two 2025 minutes that are missing there come from the city’s Agenda Center). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Malden (cityofmalden.org), from the official City Council directory. Former councillors show initials.
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