Daily brief · Malden, MA
City Offices Closed Mon; Trash Delayed
September 6, 2026
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City Offices Closed Monday; Trash and Recycling Delayed for Labor Day
Malden municipal offices will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day that week. Emergency services remain active 24/7.
City of Malden
Firewife Confections Hosts Pop-Up at Idle Hands Craft Ales Today
Firewife Confections hosts a pop-up bakery at Idle Hands Craft Ales today, Sunday, September 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 89 Commercial Street. Specialty pastries and sweets are served alongside craft beers.
Idle Hands Craft Ales
Malden Public Library Marks National Read a Book Day Today
The Malden Public Library invites readers of all ages to celebrate National Read a Book Day today, September 6, by exploring the collection, joining seasonal reading challenges, and checking out new titles.
City of Malden
48th Annual Malden Irish American Club Labor Day Road Race Set for Monday
The 48th annual Malden Irish American Club Labor Day 5K and 10K takes place Monday, September 7, with registration at 8:30 a.m. and races starting at 10:00 a.m. The flat course runs through Edgeworth and benefits the Malden Warming Center.
Malden Irish American Club
Malden Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teenager
Malden police are asking the public for help locating 17-year-old Daina Jean Baptiste, who went missing from Malden. Anyone with information is asked to call 781-322-1212.
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Bayrd Foundation Awards $500K for Boathouse at Malden River Works Park
The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation awarded $500,000 for the new Bayrd Boathouse at Malden River Works Park on Commercial Street. The boathouse will anchor Phase 2 and improve public access to the river.
Advocate News
Kate Lipper-Garabedian Wins 5th Middlesex State Senate Primary
State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian won the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex State Senate seat with 61.3% of the vote, defeating Malden City Councillors Carey McDonald and Ryan O'Malley. She advances unopposed to the November general election.
Advocate News
Planning Board to Hear Charles Street and Bryant Street Proposals Wednesday
The Malden Planning Board meets Wednesday, September 9, at 7 p.m. for hearings on a commercial auto expansion at 150-160 Charles Street and a revised 36-unit affordable housing proposal at 245 Bryant Street.
City of Malden
City Council to Review Zoning Amendments and Board Appointments Tuesday
The Malden City Council meets Tuesday, September 8, at 7 p.m. to hear an overview of zoning amendments from Planning Director Alex Pratt and consider several mayoral appointments to municipal boards.
City of Malden
First Parish Malden Hosts Revere Beach Water Communion Today
First Parish in Malden holds its annual outdoor water communion and worship service today, Sunday, September 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Reinstein Bandstand on Revere Beach.
First Parish in Malden
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