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Aug 12, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to The Economic Development.

Briefing

May 12, 2026

Data Center Zoning Review Moves Forward

The committee unanimously tabled the data center study order while staff prepare a zoning definition and proposed moratorium language. Members also discussed economic development changes involving signage, historic building protections, and expanded commercial and industrial uses along Commercial Street.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Malden Pauses Data Center Permits

Malden adopted a one-year moratorium on permitting data centers, while directing a committee to study their infrastructure, environmental, health, and economic impacts and gather resident input. The Council also approved a funding package totaling $1.6465 million for rental assistance, affordable housing, park improvements, historic restoration, and records preservation.

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