THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 29, 2026 Page 11 LIBRARY | FROM PAGE 1 are funded through the trust established by local businessman and philanthropist Elisha Converse more than a century ago, plus generous donations from individuals, families and corporations. Since MPL is housed in a historic building — a true treasure in Malden — certain annual repairs are necessary to maintain its elegance and integrity. The Library Director and Board of Trustees develop a long-term, strategic plan that outlines items that need restoration, repair or replacement, and prioritize accordingly. “I am sure you can imagine the necessary constant upkeep and maintenance on the building and utilities for a structure like the Library. There are always the surprise and unexpected maintenance items that come up and need to be addressed. These can be very expensive,” explained the Trustees Vice President and Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, Greg Lucey. “Repairing and sometimes having to reThis spring the Library is: • Replacing leaking skylights • Upgrading the Children’s Room with fresh paint and replacing broken ceiling tiles • Refreshing or replacing carpets, especially in heavy traffic areas • Reflooring the offices by reScaffolding is shown around the historic Malden Public Library exterior. place items, such as HVAC and AC systems, leaky roofs, elevators, etc., keeps our constant attention.” He continued, “The Trustees are able to combine donated funds along with trust funds to maintain the building, and also take on projects to benefit the community,” which he said include the recently restored Olmsted Garden in front of the library, three smaller study rooms and public bathrooms. Sen. Lewis announces June Office Hours S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Malden on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St). Any Malden resident is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or legislative feedback. Senator Lewis will also be holding Office Hours on the same day in Melrose from 12-1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center (201 W. Foster St.) and in Wakefield from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Wakefield Senior Center (30 Converse St.). Another option for residents who would like to meet with Senator Lewis is to attend virtual Office Hours, which will be moving the linoleum from the 1920s to showcase the beautiful wood floors that famed architect H. H. Richardson installed in the space • Preserving or replacing six antique basement windows • Restoring walls, including plaster work, masonry and repainting • Replacing the front doors on Park Street The total cost for these projects is expected to top $200,000, all of which will be paid by the Library without using taxpayer funds. The Trustees — nine local Malden residents who donate their time, energy and expertise — oversee the trust, ensuring responsible stewardship. “Each year, we prioritize a few big projects, and request dona- LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING 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. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC), regarding the petition for zoning amendments, as proposed in City Council Paper #276/2026, to amend the following sections of Title 12, MCC as follows: I. Section 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS (Table): Amend by establishing a new use category, “Data Center,” and use regulations for this new use in all zoning districts. II. Section 12.32.030 CERTIFICATES AND PERMITS: Amend subsection 12.32.030.C by establishing a moratorium on the issuance of any zoning relief or building permit for a Data Center, for the purpose of providing the City with the opportunity and time to undertake studies and obtain resident input on the impacts that Data Centers may have on the infrastructure, environment, health, and economy of the City and community, and to consider amendments to the ordinance. III. Section 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS-ZONING: Amend subsection 12.32.060.B by adding a definition for “Data Center.” The full text of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Paper #276-2026) is 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. held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom. For further information or any questions visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov. By: Diane M. Chuha, Clerk Malden Planning Board By: Stephen Winslow,Chair Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee May 22, 29, 2026 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 He, Bixi Toh, Tiffany Sager, Garrett Cole BUYER2 SELLER1 Lee, Sam Y He, Jie Yuan Zhang, Jieli Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 ADDRESS CITY 5 Newman Rd #N-5 Malden 64 Perkins Ave Malden DATE 05.07.26 05.06.26 PRICE 400000 530688 tions to fund them. Since our wonderful donors, such as the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, supplement the trust, it makes the money go farther so we can get more done. The Library has built and cultivated strong relationships with people in the city, who generously donate to the Library for projects like these,” explained Library Director Dora St. Martin. For more information about MPL, visit https://maldenpubliclibrary.org.
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