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June 23, 2026
25 recorded votes, 4 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, Michelle Luong
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 334-26
Grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to remove the non-transferable condition: Petition: DMS Trinity, LLC dba Trinity Naturals seeking amendment to special permit application #...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to remove the non-transferable condition.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley vacated the Chamber at 9:00 PM and is not reflected in the roll call vote taken by the Body." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to remove the non-transferable condition. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 335-26
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12.300 INCLUSIONARY ZONING is hereby amended by striking the ordinance in its entirety...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 337-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council adopt in-person Early Voting for the 2026 election cycle, and to designate the City Clerk’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 220 as the central early...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Taylor)
Paper 338-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council designate the polling locations for the entirety of the 2026 election cycle as follows:
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Taylor)
Paper 339-26
Adopt the order: Order: That for the entirety of the 2026 Election cycle, the City detail a minimum of one officer for each polling building, to be determined by the Chief of Police and the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Taylor)
Paper 340-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Clerk notify and warn the inhabitants of the City of Malden who are qualified to vote in the State Primary and Election to vote at their respective wards and...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Taylor)
Paper 318-26
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.040 CEMETERY TRUSTEES is hereby amended by striking subsection (A) and inserting the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
The minutes give only the count (10-1), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
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 10-1 voice vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Council rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.040 CEMETERY TRUSTEES is hereby amended by striking...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that Council rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that Council rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining. The motion carried by a 10-1 vote. Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.040 CEMETERY TRUSTEES is hereby amended by striking subsection (A) and inserting the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 319-26
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.090 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOARD is hereby amended by: 1. Striking Subsection A in its...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.090 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOARD is hereby amended by: 1. Striking...
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)
Suspend the rules for the purpose of ordaining: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.090 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOARD is hereby amended by: 1....
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.090 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOARD is hereby amended by: 1. Striking Subsection A in its...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 320-26
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 4.12.020 BUILDING PERMIT FEES Subsection C is hereby amended by striking ‘$16’ and...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 4.12.020 BUILDING PERMIT FEES Subsection C is hereby amended by striking ‘$16’ and...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
That the Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 4.12.020 BUILDING PERMIT FEES Subsection C is...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 273-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 28 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 274-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, Malden, 7 tables (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 311-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 6am- 1am (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 312-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Luxury Fleet, LLC, 9 Constance Street, Malden, 1 Vehicle (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 313-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Ankush Kumar, 9 Constance Street, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 314-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: United Properties Inc. 25 Florence Street, Malden, 34 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 315-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: United Properties Inc. 29 Madison Street, Malden, 40 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 263-26
Amend the order in accordance with the recommendation of the R&O Committee, by splitting the paper: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Order be amended in accordance with the recommendation of the R&O Committee, by splitting the paper.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Order be amended in accordance with the recommendation of the R&O Committee, by splitting the paper. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Luong)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Crowe, second: McDonald)
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