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The Council voted to join the Purdue bankruptcy settlement and release the Sackler family from future lawsuits; the participation vote was 10-0 with one recusal, and the release vote was 9-1 with one recusal. Malden must submit its action by September 14, 2025, and settlement funds would be used for opioid abatement and remediation services.
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Malden will participate in the proposed opioid settlement rather than give up potential funds and pursue separate litigation. The Council also approved a revised Hospital Road and Savin Street layout, excluding the Murray Hill Road intersection and requiring legal review before final approval. It adopted a unanimous do-not-knock ordinance and changed public-comment rules so speakers may provide their street and city instead of their full address.
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