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November 18, 2025
28 recorded votes, 18 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 Taylor, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica , seconded by Councillor Taylor, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 432-25
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Joint Appointment of the City Council and School Committee: Jeffrey Allen Donahue, 56 Tremont Street, Malden, as the Malden...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
Yes: Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 6- Colon Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 5- Condon, Crowe, Sica, Simonelli and Spadafora.” (Motion: Taylor, second: O'Malley)
Paper 433-25
Refer the ordinance to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 9.20.050 PROVISIONS...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees. 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: Condon)
Paper 434-25
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That during the City of Malden Special Municipal Election to be held on February 10, 2026, the following debt exclusion ballot question be...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, WinslowNo: Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 3- Sica, Simonelli and Spadafora.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Paper 435-25
Adopt the order: Order: That during the City of Malden Special Municipal Election to be held on February 10, 2026, the following debt exclusion ballot question be included: Shall the City of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Hayes, O'MalleyNo: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 2- Colon Hayes and O'Malley Nay: 9- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 436-25
Adopt the order: Order: That during the City of Malden Special Municipal Election to be held on February 10, 2026, the following debt exclusion ballot question be included: Shall the City of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: O'MalleyNo: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 1- O'Malley Nay: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 437-25
Adopt the order: Order: That during the City of Malden Special Municipal Election to be held on February 10, 2026, the following debt exclusion ballot question be included: Shall the City of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: O'MalleyNo: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 1- O'Malley Nay: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 438-25
Adopt the order: Order: That during the City of Malden Special Municipal Election to be held on February 10, 2026, the following debt exclusion ballot question be included: Shall the City of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: O'MalleyNo: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 1- O'Malley Nay: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 439-25
Receive and file the communication: Communication: The Climate Action and Sustainability Commission respectfully submits their report on FY2026 Strategic Priorities
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Communication be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Communication be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O'Malley)
Paper 440-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred Paper 383 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed. 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: Taylor)
Paper 383-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Kevin Molis, 135 Russell Street, Malden, as a member of the License Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council, and to expire...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, 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: Hayes)
Paper 441-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Papers 276 and 277 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 276-25
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 9.16 RENTAL UNITS; INSPECTION REQUIRED is hereby amended as is outlined in the body of...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be amended. 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: Taylor)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 9.16 RENTAL UNITS; INSPECTION REQUIRED is hereby amended as is outlined in the...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Taylor)
Paper 277-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 9.24.010 REGULATION OF LEAD PIPES IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING is hereby amended by:
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 442-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Papers 387 through 397 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 387-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: GLS Associates, Inc. 50 Holden Street, Malden, 5 Machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 388-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc. 322 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 4 Vehicles (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 389-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Jordan Motors Inc. dba Malden Auto Sales, 147 Ferry Street, Malden, 24 Vehicles (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 390-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Boda Borg Boston LLC, 90 Pleasant Street, Malden, Hours: Occasional Saturday and Sunday events, 12AM - 9AM (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 391-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: L&K Billiards, Inc. 77 Exchange Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 12pm - 12am (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 392-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: MRM Donuts Corp. dba Dunkin’ Donuts, 617 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 4am - 9pm (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 393-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Walgreens Store# 03130, 185 Centre Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 24 Hours (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 394-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: HPL Group LLC, 500 Broadway Apt. 4139, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 395-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Hommey Pierre Louis, 500 Broadway Apt. 4139, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 396-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: YHS Transportation LLC, 137 Highland Avenue, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 397-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Yves Henry Seide, 137 Highland Avenue, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that this meeting be adjourned.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Meeting adjourned at 10:40 PM Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, 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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