Home Kitchen Food Sales Approved for 2027

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Malden Approves Cottage Food Kitchen Rules for 2027

The City Council approved a zoning change allowing retail residential kitchens, or cottage food operations, as a permitted home occupation beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Residents will be able to prepare certain shelf-stable foods at home for direct sale through farmers' markets, craft fairs and online or mail orders, with prearranged pickups allowed at the residence; other retail and wholesale transactions on the premises remain prohibited. Resident Marlene Galla, among those who pushed for the change, has been renting commercial kitchen space in Melrose since May and told Patch that such space can cost $1,000 a month and often requires long commitments.

Patch

Malden JV Girls Volleyball Defeats Chelsea at Home

Malden's junior-varsity girls volleyball team defeated Chelsea at Malden High School.

Sports Illustrated

Birding Class at Idle Hands Takes an Unconventional Approach

Idle Hands Craft Ales hosts Unconventional Birding With Craft Ales tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at 89 Commercial Street, a 21-plus class combining bird-identification instruction with craft beer as part of Great Malden Outdoors programming.

Idle Hands Craft Ales

Beginner Argentine Tango Course Starts in Malden

Ultimate Tango begins an eight-week beginner Argentine tango course tonight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 349 Washington St.; no partner or prior experience required.

Ultimate Tango

Adult Mandarin Meetup Offers Evening Language Exchange

Chinese Culture Connection hosts an Adult Mandarin Meetup tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at 75 Pleasant St. for casual conversation and language exchange.

Chinese Culture Connection

Malden Catholic Girls Soccer Plays at Watertown

Malden Catholic's varsity girls soccer team plays Watertown tonight at 7 p.m. at Fillipello Park in Watertown.

MaxPreps

New Biz Malden Launches Free Entrepreneurship Program

The Immigrant Learning Center began its free 12-week New Biz Malden program for aspiring immigrant small-business owners on September 15, with sessions continuing Tuesdays through December 8.

The Immigrant Learning Center

Cheverus Schedules Grades 1-7 Back-to-School Night

Cheverus Catholic School holds its Back to School Night for grades 1-7 tonight at 6:30 p.m. at 30 Irving Street.

Cheverus Catholic School

Malden Youth Wrestling Starts Fall Sessions Thursday

Malden Recreation's fall youth wrestling program begins tonight at Malden High School, with grades 1-5 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and grades 6-8 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Malden Recreation Department

Middle School Tackle Football Holds Thursday Practices

Malden Recreation's seventh- and eighth-grade tackle football program holds practices tonight from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Malden Recreation Department

Cub Scouts Host Open House and Pack Meeting

Malden Pack 603 holds an open house and pack meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Malden, 493 Main Street, for families interested in Scouting.

Malden Cub Scouts

Salsa On2 Classes Continue Thursday at J&L Dance Studio

J&L Dance Studio offers Salsa On2 instruction tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at 75 Pleasant Street in Malden.

salsavida.com

Welcoming Week Coffee and Conversation Returns Saturday

The Malden Public Library hosts its fourth annual Coffee, Cookies & Conversation on Saturday, September 19, from 10 to 11 a.m., a free gathering with coffee, cookies, juice for children, and informal conversation.

Malden Public Library