Friends of the Malden Public Library upcoming events I THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 7, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE 17 f you are looking to get involved with the Friends of the Malden Public Library, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Holiday Concert on December 7 and Holiday Book Sale on December 13. Otherwise, be sure to check out our last book sale of the year! and commissions reflect the diversity of the people they serve, everyone benefits. We are not lowering standards — we are raising them by ensuring our decision-making includes the voices and perspectives that have too often been left out.” CREATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF PEOPLE WHO PRACTICE ISLAM (H 3351) –Another bill before the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight would create an 11-member permanent Commission on the Status of People who practice Islam. The commission would be a resource to the state on issues affecting American Muslim communities including promoting research City of Malden Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing and Monthly Meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 PM CPC Monthly Meeting Hybrid City Hall Room #105 (in-person), Live streamed via Teams (virtual) Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the link to the Teams webinar: Join the meeting: http://bit.ly/47oUTCr Meeting ID: 263 213 209 100 4 Passcode: Ne9Nu99c - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 25-013 by Mildred Tortorella-Collins & Lawrence Collins III, seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12.16.010 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Side Yard Setback, Rear Yard Setback and Coverage Principal Building for a Dwelling, Single Family as per Plans Res-074264-2025 at the property known as and numbered 38 Floral Ave., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #109-780-012 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https:// maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair November 7, 14, 2025 Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/ updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-to-the-act-extending-certain-covid-19-measures. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 Agenda for November 19, 2025 1. Call to order/ Roll call 2. Public Hearing on Community Housing and Open Space and Recreation Projects a. 0034_Malden Rental Assistance Program b. 0036_Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund c. 0037_Linden Park Design ~ Construction 3. Approval of CPC Monthly Meeting minutes from October 22, 2025 4. Status Updates on Current Projects 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting Save the Date for December 17, 2025 Public Hearing on Historic Preservation Projects 1. 0031_First Parish in Malden Historic Restoration 2. 0032_139 Oliver Street Restoration 3. 0033_Saint Paul’s Parish Buttress Restoration 4. 0035_Emmanuel Baptist Church Restoration 5. 0038_Digitization of City Council Documents November 07, 14, 2025 Page 19 and serving as a clearinghouse and source of information on issues pertaining to American Muslims; informing the public and leaders of business, education, human services, health care, state and local governments and the communications media of the unique cultural, social, ethnic, economic and educational issues affecting American Muslims; serving as a liaison between government and private interest groups on matters of unique interest and concern to American Muslims; and identify and recommend qualified American Muslims for appointive positions at all levels of government, including boards and commissions. “Freedom of religion is one of our most fundamental constitutional rights, and no one should face persecution for their beliefs," said sponsor Rep. Vanna Howard (D-Lowell). “This legislation was filed to address and elevate the serious issues currently affecting the over 131,000 members of our commonwealth's Muslim community”. QUOTABLE QUOTES “Massachusetts’ innovation economy is the foundation of our competitiveness. It fuels discovery, drives growth and sustains good jobs in every region of the state. Through the DRIVE Initiative, we are taking action to protect our leadership in science and technology and support the institutions and workers that make it possible and ensure that Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in solving the world’s hardest problems.” ---Economic Development SecreBHRC| SEE PAGE 23
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