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State Warns Landlord Over Removed Recycling
September 23, 2026
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State DEP Warns Landlord Over Removed Recycling at Malden Complex
Recycling bins serving roughly 50 apartments at a Malden building disappeared in June, and management company CMS Partners told residents in an email that a waste hauler would sort recyclables out at a facility instead. A tenant who couldn't get answers from management or the trash company contacted GBH News, which reported Sept. 22 that the state Department of Environmental Protection warned building management. New bins appeared after GBH contacted officials.
GBH News
Library Hosts Welcoming Week Talk on Afghan Family's Journey
The Malden Public Library hosted "Global to Local: Girls and Education in Afghanistan: The Story of a Malden Family" Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring a presentation, cultural display, and Afghan food.
Malden Public Library
School Committee Policy Subcommittee to Meet Wednesday
The Malden School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Room 105 to begin a district-wide policy review with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
City of Malden
Dartmouth Street Underpass Reopens After Concrete Fall
Malden reopened the Dartmouth Street underpass Sept. 22 after crews removed loose concrete; precautionary netting and structural testing continue, with permanent repairs planned for spring.
City of Malden
Idle Hands Hosts Sips & Sparks Speed Dating
Idle Hands Craft Ales hosts Sips & Sparks speed dating for ages 25-35 Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 89 Commercial St.
Idle Hands Craft Ales
Housing Assistance Drop-In Hours Return Wednesday
Free legal help with eviction, financial assistance, and affordable housing is available Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Malden Public Library's Study Room 1; no appointment needed.
Malden Public Library
State Economic Agenda Includes Two Malden Storefront Projects
The Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, to consider Malden applications for the Vacant Storefront Program, including BTB Showroom and Tabletop Cards & Games.
Mass.gov
Malden Schedules Fall Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
The Malden Health Department will offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday, Sept. 30, from noon to 4 p.m. at City Hall Room 105; registration is required.
City of Malden
Zenith Comics Holds Pokémon League Event Wednesday
Zenith Comics at 95 Pleasant St. hosts a Pokémon Trading Card Game League event Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Zenith Comics
Beginners' Pokémon Draft Event Set at Zenith Comics
Zenith Comics hosts a beginners' Pokémon Trading Card Game Quick Coupon Draft Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at its 95 Pleasant St. store.
Zenith Comics
Alec Sullivan to Play Free Acoustic Set at City Hall Plaza
Alec Sullivan performs a free acoustic set Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Malden Farmers Market at City Hall Plaza.
Alec Sullivan
Malden Library Offers English Conversation Class Wednesday
The Malden Public Library holds its free English Conversation Class Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. for beginning English speakers.
Malden Public Library
Malden Youth Soccer Runs Wednesday Evening at Newman Park
Malden Youth Soccer is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Newman Park, next to Ferryway School.
Malden Recreation Department
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