Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 9, 2026 City seeks resident members of Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Special to The Advocate T he Malden Comprehensive Plan (formerly and also known as the “Malden Master Plan”) is a community-driven plan to achieve the Malden in which we aspire to live in 2050 through land use, housing, economic development, transportation, natural and cultural resources and public services and facilities. The Plan will include a community vision for Malden and clear actionable steps Malden should take to achieve that vision. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 The City of Malden is seeking at least four resident members to join the Malden Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (“Steering Committee”), which will contribute to developing the planning process and help attract more stakeholders. Resident members are asked to commit to serving for at least two years on the Steering Committee, which is the anticipated timeline for completion of the Plan. The Steering Committee will represent residents with a wide range of interests and experiences who will support the planning process. Meetings will be held at City Hall on a weekday (Monday through Thursday) at approximately 6 p.m.; the exact time and day will be determined once members are appointed. The aim is that Steering Committee members will represent the many different ways that people live, work and play in Malden. The following types of experiences and perspectives are especially encouraged: • First-time homeowners, longterm homeowners and generational homeowners • New and long-term renters • Business owners, including small business owners, larger operators, and developers • Parents, grandparents and caregivers of Malden youth • Residents of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, age, income levels, abilities, national origin, familial status, marital status or veteran status • Residents with interest or experience in land use, housing, economic development, transportation, natural and cultural resources and public services and facilities Steering Committee members are expected to be actively involved in the following: • Inviting stakeholders to community engagement activities: community members, family members, friends, underrepresented groups, etc. • Working alongside planning staff and consultants to facilitate public forums, focus groups and other community engagement activities • Publicizing the Comprehensive Planning Process on social media and by word of mouth • Attending regular meetings with City of Malden officials and staff (held on at least a monthly basis on weekday evenings) • Administrative duties, such as editing draft plans, developing goals, preparing flyers, and other tasks as necessary • Advocating on behalf of themselves and their broader community • Working collaboratively to decide the goals, actions, and strategies Malden will take for the next 20 to 25 years Please complete the application on cityofmalden.org and return it to kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org for additional questions or to receive a paper copy of the application. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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