MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
May 6, 2025
29 recorded votes, 0 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, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: None
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 Taylor to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Taylor)
Paper 229-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Laura Vlasuk, 69 East Street, Middleton, MA as Health and Human Services Director, term to expire May 1, 2028 and to commence upon confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 164-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Cayla Paulding, 16 Bryer Road, Malden, as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 165-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Alex Yu, 33 Fellsway East, Apt. 2, Malden, as an associate member of the Board of Appeal, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Simonelli)
Paper 231-25
Amend the committee report to strike "Ward 2 resident member of the": Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments after meeting to review and interview candidates for the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Committee Report be amended to strike "Ward 2 resident member of the".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Committee Report be amended to strike "Ward 2 resident member of the". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Paper 232-25
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Jamie Kendall, 78 Linwood Street, Malden, as a general public member of the Community Preservation Committee, to fill unexpired term of Cameron Layne...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 136-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Main St Laundromat, 780 Main Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 5AM - 11PM (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 194-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin, Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 195-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin, Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 15 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 196-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Aires & Helena Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin, 200 Commercial Street, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5am-9pm (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 197-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Aires & Helena Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin, 57 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 24 hours (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 198-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Aires & Helena Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin, 424 Main Street, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5am-8pm (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 199-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Exterior Vending Machine: Rocky Mountain Springwater Company, 1 Wesley Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 200-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 201-25
Grant the petition: 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 Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 202-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers and AC Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 203-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers and AC Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 204-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc, 27-29 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 205-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Gold & Diamonds etc. Inc, 27-29 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 206-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 207-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: GameStop #6263, 44 Broadway Suite A-110, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 208-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 12, 259 Charles Street, Malden, 1 table (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 209-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Club 24, Inc. 787 Salem Street, Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 210-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Italian American War Veterans, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 1 table (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 211-25
Grant the petition: 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 Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 212-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Gibbs Oil Company, LP, 728 Main Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 213-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 214-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: James Phelan, 5 Island Hill Avenue, Apt. 212, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
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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