THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 15 Room including former Senate Presidents Therese Murray, Bill Bulger, Tom Birmingham, Kevin Harrington and Bob Travaglini. “Massachusetts residents have always been dynamic and diverse, but our Statehouse art has failed to fully represent them,” said Spilka. “It is our responsibility to make sure every resident can see themselves in the halls of power, regardless of their background. I hope that when women walk into this office, they know that they have a place in this building— and in shaping Massachusetts’ future. I’m so excited to be able to share this with residents, visitors and staff who come to the Statehouse.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “This project underscores Massport’s strong commitment to sustainability and reinforces our responsibility to minimize our environmental footprint across all of our facilities as we work toward achieving our Net Zero goal. Transforming this underutilized land at Worcester Regional Airport into one of the largest solar fields in the state is a win for the environment, a win for the community and a smart step toward a more resilient future.” --- Massport CEO Rich Davey announcing a new partnership with Kearsarge Solar to construct and operate a 20-megawatt solar field at Worcester Regional Airport. “By creating more opportunities for equitable access to high demand fields, we can grow the health care workforce at a rate that meets the needs of Massachusetts residents. Our strategy for improving access to higher education is intimately linked with our goal meeting workforce needs and I am grateful to our community colleges for continuing to partner with us on expanding pathways to success through higher education and training for our learners.” ---Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler announcing that $9.7 million has been awarded through the Community College Nursing Grant to expand workforce training in critical health care professions across Massachusetts. This funding will support noncredit Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant training programs at each of the state’s 15 public community colleges, serving approximately 1,125 students in the state. “At its core, this bill is about investing in and strengthening our public higher education system by bringing educator salaries in line with the national average. It ensures that every student—regardless of background—learns in a classroom supported by educators and staff who are respected and fairly compensated.” --- Senator Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence) on his bill to provide fair compensation for faculty and staff at the state’s public colleges and universities. “No child should ever experience abuse or neglect. Today's event serves as an important reminder to look beyond the statistics. Behind every number is a story of a child that is experiencing harm and it's on us to ensure that we’re speaking up against abuse of all kinds, but especially when it’s against our most vulnerable.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at an event, sponsored by Children’s Trust, which is dedicated to ending child abuse and neglect in Massachusetts. The event called attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month and emphasized the urgent need to invest in the family support workforce. The annual Step Up for Kids event featured a display of 70 children’s shoes on the steps of the Grand Staircase at the Statehouse, each pair representing the average number of children confirmed as abused or neglected every day in Massachusetts. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of April 14-18, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of 16 minutes. Mon. April 14 House11:00 a.m. to 11:03a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:18a.m. Tues.April 15 No House session No Senate session Wed. April 16 No House session. No Senate session Thurs. April 17 House11:00 a.m. to 11:07a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:12a.m. Fri. April 18 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC), regarding petitions for zoning amendments, as proposed in City Council Papers ##153/2025, 171/2025, 172/2025, 185/2025 and 186/2025, to amend the following sections of Title 12, MCC as follows: I. Section 12.12.090.B.5.b, MCC (Use Regulations, Offsite Off-street Parking Lots) (CCP 153/2025). To amend landscaping requirements and prohibit parking in landscaped areas. II. Section 12.20.020.I.5, MCC (General Off-street Parking Requirements) (CCP 153/2025). To amend landscaping requirements for yard areas. III. Section 12.20.020.I.12, MCC (General Off-street Parking Requirements) (CCP 153/2025 and CCP 186/2025). To amend landscaping and paving requirements for residential yard areas. IV. MBTA Communities Zoning Overlays (CCP 171/2025). A. Section 12.08.010, MCC (Establishment of Districts) and Section 12.08.020, MCC (Zoning Map). To amend the boundaries of subdistrict MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District-Medium Density 1 (MCMOD-MD1) as follows: 1. To remove the property known as 474-488 Broadway and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 151 627 770; and 2. To add the property comprised of the parcels known by City Assessor’s parcel identification numbers 185 575 508, 185 575 510 and 185 575 513, and a portion of the property known as 0 State Highway and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 185 575 506. B. Section 12.12.400, MCC (Use Regulations, MBTA Communities Zoning Overlays). 1. Section 12.12.400.1.B.6 (MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District MCMOD, Applicability, Effective Date.) To delete in its entirety. 2. Section 12.12.400.1.C.3 (MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District MCMOD, MCMOD-MD 1 Subdistrict Development Limitations). To delete in its entirety. 3. Section 12.12.400.2.B.5 (Mandatory Mixed-use Overlay District MMUD, Applicability, Effective Date). To delete in its entirety. V. Floodplains Ordinances (CCP 172/2025). A. Section 12.08.040, MCC (Establishment of Districts, Floodplains). To update panel numbers and date of Middlesex County Flood Insurance Rate Maps; to update date of Flood Insurance Study report; to add new regulations required by FEMA. B. Section 12.12.110, MCC (Use Regulations, Floodplain Districts). To update notice provisions for Department of Conservation and Recreation. C. Section 12.32.060, MCC (Definitions). To amend existing definition of Development, Floodway, Regulatory Floodway and Structure; and to add a definition for Functionally Dependent Use, Highest Adjacent Grande, Historic Structure, New Construction, Recreational Vehicle, Special Flood Hazard Area, Start of Construction, Substantial Repair of a Foundation, and Violation. VI. Section 12.12.030, MCC (Table of Use Regulations) (CCP 185/2025). For Day Care Centers, Non-Profit Schools and Religious Facilities, to amend Table for Residence A, Residence B., Residence C, Residential Office, Neighborhood Business, Central Business, Highway Business, Industrial 1 and Industrial 2 zoning districts, to allow by Site Plan Review, as per Site Plan Review regulations ordained by CCP 356/2024. VII. Section 12.16.080.C, MCC (Usable Open Space Requirements for All Districts (CCP 186/2025). To amend requirements of open space criteria. The full texts of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Papers ##153/2025, 171/2025, 172/2025, 185/2025 and 186/2025) are available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, Room 330, and the City Clerk, Room 220, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. By: Diane M. Chuha, Clerk Malden Planning Board By: Stephen Winslow, Chair Malden City Council Ordinance Committee April 25, May 02, 2025 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL RULES & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING
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