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May 19, 2026
25 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, Carey McDonald, Michelle Luong
Absent: Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes
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 Luong, seconded by Councillor Winslow to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Winslow to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Luong, second: Winslow)
Paper 269-26
Amend the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of May 12, 2026
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Approve as amended the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of May 12, 2026
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Council Minutes be approved as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Council Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Taylor)
Paper 197-26
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.08.070 C(2) LICENSING OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS is hereby amended by inserting ‘...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Paper 218-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street, Malden, 20 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 219-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Club 24, Inc. 787 Salem Street, Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 220-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Italian American War Veterans, Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 1 table (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 221-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 222-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers and A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 223-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 242-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 243-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Exterior Vending Machine: Water Stores Inc., 159 Highland Avenue, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 244-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Lion Black Car Services, LLC, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 245-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Jeffery Jacques, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 246-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 247-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc., 1176 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 248-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc., 177 West Street, Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 249-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 15 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 250-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 251-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc., 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 84-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Malden Auto Center LLC, 189 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 35 vehicles (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 241-26
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Paul Myers of 433 Fulton Street, Medford as Director of Public Works, to fulfill the unexpired term of Robert Knox and then be appointed for a...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Luong)
Paper 153-26
Take from the table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31239416 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and install...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31239416 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Luong, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Luong, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Luong)
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