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Housing Prices Strong in Malden
The Warren Group has released a report that Malden continues to attract homebuyers. According to the report, the median selling price of a single family home in Malden is $430,000.00 which is an increase of 19.5 percent.
MRA Staff Makes Donation to Housing Families Holiday Gift Drive
MRA staff purchased toys, clothing, etc. to donate to Housing Families' Annual Holiday Gift Drive. Housing Families, a Malden-based agency that aims to end family homelessness in Massachusetts, will open a Wonderland Boutique where parents can...
Read MoreIncreased Pedestrian Safety at Eastern Avenue (Route 60) and Franklin Street Intersection
The Route 60 and Franklin Street intersection, notorious for drivers not yielding to pedestrians, received a face lift. The newly installed solar pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacon (RRFB) system complements new sidewalks with...
Read MoreHoliday Decorations at CBD Garage Pedestrian Overpass
New holiday decorations brighten the pedestrian overpass from the CBD Garage to Pleasant Street. The CBD Garage is managed by Laz Parking on behalf of the Malden Redevelopment Authority.
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Read MoreNovember 25, 2017 is "Small Business Saturday"
As a way to remind residents and visitors to shop local for holiday gifts, dining and activities, Mayor Gary Christenson recognized November 25, 2017 as "Small Business Saturday" in Malden.
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Read MoreMalden’s Sign Design Ordinance Gets a Complete Overhaul
Malden’s Sign Design Ordinance was in need of a major overhaul. Its rules were confusing, offered little flexibility, did not address all types of signs or consider the neighborhood context of signage, or meet current best practices. Members of...
Read MoreDecorating Malden Square for the Holidays
DPW employees have begun decorating Malden Square by installing new holiday banners and bows on lightpoles on Pleasant, Main, Exchange and Jackson Streets. The banners were designed by Malden Redevelopment Authority employee Debi Morelli.
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MRA Observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA), a recent recipient of a $1.1 million HUD Lead-Based Paint Abatement Grant, is urging residents to get the facts about lead poisoning during the national weeklong observance of Lead Poisoning Prevention...
Read MoreSecond Public Meeting on Commercial Street Corridor Plan Was Held October 16, 2017
On October 16 the City of Malden and the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) held a second public meeting to discuss the Commercial Street Framework Plan study. The meeting took place in the Blue Room at Anthony's of Malden (meeting space was...
Read MoreMums Planted at CBD Garage Pedestrian Overpass
Youths from the Malden Teen Enrichment Center along with Laz Parking employees planted mums in the flower pots in the pedestrian overpass that links the CBD Garage at 170 Centre Street to Pleasant Street in Malden Square.
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Read MoreForest Street Road Works Begins September 25, 2017
Beginning Monday, September 25, 2017, road paving will begin on Forest Street from Sylvan Street to the Melrose City Line. The work will likely affect traffic in the area so please leave extra time for your commute. Forest Street will be reduced...
Read MoreNotice of Public Comment Period, Public Hearing and HUD Program Year 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) has completed a draft of the FY 2016-17 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and is making it available for public review and comment for 15 days – September 13, 2017 through Sep...
Read MoreNorth Suburban Consortium Helps Fund Arlington Affordable Housing Project
The North Suburban Consortium (NSC) which is managed by the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA), provided $1.35 million of NSC HOME funds for the 20 Westminster Avenue project in Arlington. The MRA has been the lead agency for the NSC since the...
Read MoreSummer Interns Complete Six Weeks at the MRA
Through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) was fortunate to have two Malden High School students, Lana Giha (incoming sophomore) and Michael d'Entremont (incoming junior) work at the MRA Main...
Read MoreMRA Staff Donates School Supplies to Housing Families
Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) staff members donated funds and purchased school supplies including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, lunch boxes, etc. for Housing Families' Annual Backpack Drive. Housing Families is a Malden-based agency that...
Read MoreFirst Public Meeting Regarding Commercial Street Framework Plan was held July 19
On July 19, 2017, the City of Malden and Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) held the first public meeting regarding the Commercial Street Framework Plan study (view...
Read MoreNew ADA Improvements at Coytemore Lea Park
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at Coytemore Lea Park celebrating the completion of improvements consisting of the removal the existing gravel walkway and replacement with a new ADA-compliant asphalt walkway which will allow wheelchairs and...
Read MoreBob Rotondi Recognized for Twenty Years of Service on Malden Redevelopment Authority Board
At its 2017 Annual Conference which was held in May in North Falmouth, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (MassNAHRO) presented more than a dozen annual Longevity Awards. Robert Rotondi...
Read MoreCity of Malden and MRA to Hold Public Meeting July 19 to Discuss Commercial Street Corridor Study
The City of Malden and Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) will hold a public meeting Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 6-8 pm, to discuss the Commercial Street Framework Plan study. The meeting will be in the gymnasium of the John and Christina...
Read MoreMRA Staff Escapes!
Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) staff took part in a team building exercise at 8D Room Escape and Board Games, which opened in Malden June 1. In addition to board games, 8D has three escape rooms with unique themes and cutting edge...
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