Council backs e-bike, scooter safety working group

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Malden council backs working group on e-bike and scooter safety

Malden city councilors voted unanimously to form a working group on e-bike and scooter safety, citing frequent crashes and injuries, including on or near the Northern Strand Community Trail. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Luong said she and Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor began discussing the issue a year ago and that safety concerns have continued. Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow pointed to electric-powered bikes and devices moving along the busy Pleasant Street sidewalk.

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Drop-in Tai Chi today at Chinese Culture Connection

An all-level Tai Chi class runs today, Friday, October 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 75 Pleasant Street, Suite 403. All are welcome.

Malden Events

Mimi's Chuka Diner pops up at Idle Hands tonight

Mimi's Chuka Diner serves a pop-up at Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial Street, today from 4 to 8 p.m.

Idle Hands Craft Ales

Malden High plays Everett tonight at Macdonald Stadium

Kickoff is at 6 p.m. at Macdonald Stadium, 32 Pearl Street. The theme is "Surfers v. Bikers."

Malden Events

Interactive murder-mystery dinner tonight at Exchange Street Bistro

A comedic, interactive dinner-theater mystery is tonight at 67 Exchange Street. Arrival is at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Malden Events

Pink Slip, Little Low and So Many Dangers play Faces Brewing tonight

The all-ages show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day.

Faces Brewing Co.

Boston hard-rock band MASS plays Mixx 360 tonight

The 21+ show starts at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.

Mixx 360

Art walk tours Malden Center's new works Saturday

Creative Malden and the City of Malden lead walking tours of six new artworks on Saturday, October 3, at 4 and 4:30 p.m., with chances to meet artists. Tickets are $5 and registration is required; tours meet at Summer and Pleasant streets.

Malden Events

Malden Public Safety Day returns Sunday at Linden Park

Malden's fire and police departments host Public Safety Day on Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Linden Park and School, 29 Wescott Street. The free event includes touch-a-truck displays, music, face painting, food and other activities.

City of Malden

Malden Catholic girls soccer visits Notre Dame Academy today

Malden Catholic's varsity girls soccer team plays at Notre Dame Academy in Hingham today at 4 p.m.

MaxPreps

Malden Catholic hosts Triton Regional JV field hockey today

Triton Regional's JV field hockey team plays Malden Catholic in Malden today at 4 p.m.

MaxPreps

Malden Cosplay Celebration after-party Saturday at Idle Hands

The after-party, featuring anime and music, runs Saturday, October 3, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Idle Hands, 89 Commercial Street.

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