Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 49 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe Here! AADD By Steve Freker O ne of the most signifi cant residential zoning directives in the city’s history – and perhaps one of the most unpopular as well – moved a giant step closer to adoption by the Malden City Council on Tuesday night. The Malden Planning Board, with a 9-0 unanimous vote, on Tuesday passed a motion to relay to the Malden City Council a formal recommendation in favor of a new, detailed zoning overlay ordinance that would put the city in compliance with the MBTA Communities Law. The vote did not come with some consternation, as longtime Planning Board Chairperson Charles Ioven took the state legislature and MBTA to task for the way the new law was being implemented. “The state is strong CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden Planning Board sends recommended MBTA zoning plan to City Council for vote Mayor endorses dual District residential zoning that complies with new state law The timing of the joint meetCharles Ioven Malden Planning Board Chairman arming our city and holding us hostage with the threat of withholding grants and awards,” Ioven said. “We have to fi gure it’s better for the city and its portfolio of grants that have really helped Malden.” ing was critical as there is a strict, state-imposed deadline of December 31 for submission of the fi nal, compliant version of Malden’s new zoning overlay ordinance. The time element is expected to steer the City Council to move quickly on the new zoning overlay ordinance’s passage. The City Council was due to offi cially receive the Planning Board’s recommendation this week and is expected to pass the new ordinance at its next meeting on Tuesday, December 12, well ahead of the New Year’s Eve deadline. The City Council discussed the new MBTA Communities Law at length at its November 14 meeting. That evening, the members voted unanimously to send the MBTA | SEE PAGE 8 Malden City Council congratulates St. Paul’s Church on its 110th Anniversary Historic church is one of the few listed in region on National Register of Historic Places By Steve Freker The Malden City Council at a O ne of Malden’s oldest, most historic and well-known churches turned 110 years “young” this year. St. Paul’s Church of Malden, an Episcopal church located at 26 Washington St. and Florence Street, was built in 1913. It replaced an original building that has since served as the parish house that was built in 1871. A rapid growth in the congregation prompted the need for a larger church, leading to the construction of the present building. Through the diligent eff orts of the Malden Historical Commission, St. Paul’s Church was designated for addition to the National Register of Historic Places. recent meeting formally congratulated St. Paul’s Church on its 110th year. On November 19, a church service and festival were held at the church. The following resolve was off ered by Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley – who represents the ward where the church is located – in noting the church is one of the few places in Malden included in the National Register of Historic Places. The City Council unanimously approved the resolution, which was written by Councillor O’Malley and reads as follows: “Whereas, St. Paul’s Church, Malden, of The Episcopal Church (Diocese of Massachusetts) occupies an important place in Malden, both physically and socially; “Whereas, the church building, situated at the corner of Washington and Florence Streets in the center of Downtown Malden, is on the National Register of Historic Places and Spaces for both its exterior and interior design; “Whereas, the church has extended and now extends hospitality to many organizations in Malden, including Bread of Life (where that organization was founded), local musicians and artists, the Girl Scouts, and many Twelve Step groups; “Whereas, the architect of the church, Ralph Adams Cram, is known as the architect of many important churches and educational institutions, include the CHURCH | SEE PAGE 10 St. Paul’s Church 617-387-2200 S anta Claus will once again take time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit his headquarters at Pine Banks Park on Saturday, December 16, from 2-6 p.m. This is Santa’s 74th annual trip to see the good little boys and girls of Malden and Melrose! Santa will visit with children to hear what they want for Christmas and will also pose for keepE Friday, December 8, 2023 Santa Claus is coming to Town – Dec. 16 at Pine Banks sake photos. Park Superintendent Kevin Benner along with Pine Bank’s elves will be preparing Santa’s offi ce and decorating the park with beautiful lights. Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy and Santa’s helpers from Ward 5 will be serving delicious hot chocolate and cookies. Don’t miss your chance to let Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice!
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