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North 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...
Read MoreMRA Wins Best Team Spirit Award a Second Time
For the second year in a row, Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) wins Best Team Spirit Award at the Malden Chamber of Commerce Superbowl II, a business to business bowling competition that was held June 15, 2017 at Town Line Luxury Lanes. The...
Read MoreOfficials Tour Forestdale Park Assisted Living Model Units
City, State and Malden Redevelopment Authority officials had the opportunity to tour the two model units at...
Read MoreABCD Head Start Opens New Center in Malden
Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) staff joined City, Federal and State officials at the recent ribbon cutting ceremonies celebrating the opening of a new state-of-the-art Head Start preschool learning center in Malden. The new ABCD Head Start...
Read MoreMalden Residents to Receive Preference for Jobs at Wynn Boston Harbor
The City of Malden and Malden Redevelopment Authority will host a job fair on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 6:30-8 PM at Oppa’s Restaurant and Bar, 157 Pleasant Street. The event will highlight job opportunities soon to be available at the Wynn...
Read MoreLearn More About Forestdale Park Senior Community
Volunteers of America has scheduled two information sessions for seniors to learn more about Forestdale Park, an independent and assisted living and compass memory support facility being developed at 341 Forest Street, Malden (the site of former...
Read MoreOpen Space and Recreation Plan Public Forum May 3, 2017
More than 60 residents turned out for the second public forum on the City of Malden's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The City is developing a new seven-year plan and reached out to residents via two public forums and an on-line survey to solicit...
Read MoreForestdale Park Ribbon Cutting April 30, 2017
The City of Malden held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Forestdale Park. Improvements and renovations at the park included removal of pavement, benches and chain link fencing and installation of ADA accessible concrete...
Read MoreMRA Mourns Passing of Former Longtime Employee Mei Deng
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former longtime employee Mei Deng. Mei worked for the MRA from February, 2001 through February, 2016. She leaves her husband and son. Services were held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home on...
Read MoreNational Community Development Week Celebration
The City of Malden observed National Community Development Week at a reception held April 26, 2017 at The John and Christina Markey Senior Community Center. The event highlighted resources provided through the City’s Community Development Block...
Read MoreIs the Next Hot Place to Live Already Out of Reach? | WGBH News
WGBH News Stephanie Leydon
The hilly street where Amanda and Mark Linehan live with their three-year-old daughter, Georgia, is lined with well-tended bungalows. There's a basketball hoop set up on the sidewalk and plenty of trees....
Read MoreMRA Mourns Passing of The Honorable Jeffrey A. Abber, Former Board Member and Judge
It is with deep sadness and regret that the Malden Redevelopment Authority announces the passing of former longtime Board Member and Judge Jeffrey A. Abber. Judge Abber presided in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. A former attorney in...
Read MoreMalden to Observe National Community Development Week
The City of Malden will observe National Community Development Week to highlight resources provided through the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs. The CDBG and HOME programs are U.S....
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