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October 28, 2025
16 recorded votes, 3 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 Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 398-25
Adopt the order with a .9054 residential factor and grant a residential exemption of 35%: Order: That the City Council will vote on whether to adopt a residential exemption and to set a minimum...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted with a .9054 residential factor and grant a residential exemption of 35%.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted with a .9054 residential factor and grant a residential exemption of 35%. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 294-25
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.12.060 (2) SALE OF GOODS BY WEIGHT, MEASURE, OR VOLUME is hereby amended by striking the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 275-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 1.04.070 PROCEDURE FOR SELLING TAX TITLE PROPERTY is hereby amended by striking it in its...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Paper 361-25
Amend the ordinance to reflect the recommendation of the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.015 DEPARTMENT HEAD...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be amended to reflect the recommendation of the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
Yes: Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon, Hayes, O'Malley, Simonelli
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be amended to reflect the recommendation of the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 4- Colon Hayes, Condon, O'Malley and Simonelli.” (Motion: Winslow, second: McDonald)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.015 DEPARTMENT HEAD SALARY SCHEDULE is hereby amended by adding the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
Yes: Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon, Hayes, O'Malley, Simonelli
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 4- Colon Hayes, Condon, O'Malley and Simonelli.” (Motion: Winslow, second: McDonald)
Paper 349-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Burger King #922, 61 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 357-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Sega Auto Sales & Service, 455 Ferry Street, Malden, 7 cars (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 358-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Metro North Housing Corp., 22 Charles Street, Malden, 11 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 359-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar Street, Malden, 14 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 360-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Metro North Housing Corp., 115 Washington Street, Malden, 14 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 371-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Andy’s Service Center, Inc. 356 Lebanon Street, Malden, 3 cars (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 372-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Autotech II, Inc. 1236 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (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 373-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Sega Auto Sales & Service, Inc. 451 Ferry Street, Malden, 10 cars (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 369-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: David Camell, 35 Williams Street, Malden, as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters, filling the unexpired term of Jessica Sherman, expiring...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 403-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to go into Executive Session with legal counsel for the City for the purpose of Exemption Three Massachusetts General Laws Chapter...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (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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