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MBTA Removes Station Circle Benches After Violence
October 1, 2026
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MBTA Removes Benches at Malden Center Station Circle After Violent Incidents
The MBTA has removed the seating at the Malden Center station circle following violent incidents there. City officials and residents are now debating public safety measures and how the plaza might be redesigned.
Neighborhood View
Court Documents Detail Alleged Six-Week Attic Captivity in Malden
Court documents and investigative reports released ahead of an October hearing allege a woman was held captive for six weeks in a Summer Street attic. A landlord fixing a water leak discovered her.
The Boston Globe
Beginner Watercolor and Autumn Card Workshop Tonight at Idle Hands
Droppingcolors leads a beginner watercolor and autumn card-making session tonight, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial St. No experience needed; ages 21 and up.
Droppingcolors
Adult Mandarin Meetup Tonight at 7 p.m.
Chinese Culture Connection hosts small-group Mandarin-English conversation practice tonight at 7 p.m., 75 Pleasant St., Suite 403. All language levels are welcome.
Malden Events
Municipal Building Committee Meets Virtually at Noon Today
The Municipal Building Committee meets virtually today from noon to 1 p.m. The City of Malden calendar lists a Teams link.
City of Malden
Beginner Argentine Tango Class Tonight in Malden
Ultimate Tango School of Dance holds a beginner class tonight, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at 349 Washington St. No partner or prior dance experience required.
Ultimate Tango School of Dance
Karyn Alzayer's "Facing Grief" Opens Today at The Gallery@57
The exhibition opens today at 57 Pleasant St. and runs through November 29. A meet-the-artist reception is set for Friday, November 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
Henna Inspired
Malden Catholic Boys Soccer Hosts Catholic Memorial Tonight at 6
Malden Catholic's boys varsity soccer team hosts Catholic Memorial tonight at 6 p.m. in Malden.
MaxPreps
Malden Girls Soccer Plays at Lynn Classical at 4 p.m.
Malden's varsity girls soccer team plays Lynn Classical away today at 4 p.m. in Lynn.
MaxPreps
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