Change may be coming to the area around the Malden River. The first of two public meetings discussing the river area, dubbed the “Commercial Street Corridor,” was held on July 19 and featured nearly 30 residents in attendance. With a lot of redevelopment happening throughout the city, M...

Mayor Gary Christenson will be holding his annual Senior Citizens Cookout on Wednesday, August 16th from 4-6 PM at Anthony’s, 105 Canal Street. The event will be held for the benefit of Malden seniors and tickets are required for entry into the event. The free event provides Malden seniors w...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been isolated from mosquitoes in the Delta Terrace area of Malden. This news should serve as a warning that mosquitoes pose a health threat between now and early October. Although the chances of acquiri...

Malden High School student artists along with Art Teachers Ms. Mary Ann Seager, and Mr. Joe Luongo recently brightened up the Mayor’s office at 17 Pleasant Street with their colorful artwork. Among the students’ creations are portraits and caricatures, digital artwork, still-lifes, and...

First Summer Concert of 2017 Series is a Huge Success Thursday, July 13, 2017 A great turnout of residents enjoyed the first of the Mayor’s Summer Concert series on Tuesday, July 11th at the Malden High School Courtyard. The “Keep It Real Band” wowed the audience for two hours wi...

Malden Reads Enthusiasts, We are excited to let you know how you can get involved with Malden’s Little Free Libraries project which is promoting art, reading, and community! The Little Free Libraries are hand-crafted small "houses" being built and placed throughout the different ne...

Mayor Gary Christenson is pleased to present the City of Malden’s Summer Concert Series. A total of six concerts will be featured this summer featuring a few newcomers! Local bands will be making the most of the summer heat on the following Tuesdays from 6-8 PM at the Malden High School Co...

Deputy Chief William Sullivan said there were no injures at the 49 Stearns St. triple decker and that it seemed no one was home at the time the fire started. The multi-family home structure totals 3,762 square feet. The fire reportedly started around noon on July 6 and was knocked down shortly befor...

High Expectations, an afterschool education service provider located in Malden, has teamed up with MATV, Malden Reads, and the Malden Observer to offer an essay contest to all high school students. Students from China will be participating in a parallel contest and the winning essays will be shared ...

Part Time Constituent Services Clerk (18 hrs. per week) The Constituent Services Clerk is the first person greeting residents when they enter or call the Mayor’s Office. The person in this position must ensure that questions or concerns are addressed in a thorough and timely manner and must...

In continuing a tradition starting two years ago, Mayor Gary Christenson, Library Director Dora St. Martin, City and elected officials, members of the Historical Society, Girls Scouts, and many residents enjoyed several special events on Friday, June 30th to kick-off Independence Day. Conti...

Mayor Gary Christenson recently appeared with Pastor Glauder Oliveira on the Assembly of God Church Radio Show. The show, broadcast on Station WLYN 1360 AM is entirely in Portuguese. Sarah Oliveira, a student at Linden STEAM Academy, translated for the Mayor. Questions ranged from the City Hall re...