MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 24, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Ryan O'Malley, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Amanda Linehan, Ari Taylor
Every vote, in order
Paper 319-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31142376 - National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on Eastern Ave. about 42 feet northeast of...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'MalleyThe minutes give the count (8-1) and name Ryan O'Malley as voting no; the other councillors present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The motion carried by an 8-1 voice vote, Councillor O'Malley dissenting..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 270-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: McDonald’s, 114 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 24 hours (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 292-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Louis Ojukwu, 12 Williams Street, Chelsea, MA (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 293-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden (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 300-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Bravo Mike LLC, 43 Upham Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (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 301-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Balmore Miranda Quezada, 43 Upham Street, Malden (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 317-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Sophia Pepper, 36 Dartmouth Street Apt. 803, Malden (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 215-25
Amend the ordinance in accordance with the recommendations of the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.20.010 PERMIT...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.20.010 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS is hereby amended as...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 78-25
Take from the 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....
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 273-25
Take from the table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 30926772 - National Grid to install 2-5” conduits through the intersection of Pearl and...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 78-25
Grant with conditions 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....
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 273-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 30926772 - National Grid to install 2-5” conduits through the intersection of Pearl and...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting to the call of the Chair
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that this meeting be recessed to the call of the Chair.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that this meeting be recessed to the call of the Chair. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sica, second: McDonald)
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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