The Malden City Council approved an amendment to the special permit for the cannabis dispensary at 36 Charles Street. While the vote allowed ownership to transfer to Beach House Cannabis, several councilors expressed a need for more information on the new owners before the process concludes. An ordinance amendment remains necessary before the local cannabis commission can begin its formal review.
Other municipal changes included a move to reduce the Cemetery Trustees from five members down to three for the sake of efficiency. Additionally, councilors debated adjusting inclusionary zoning requirements and voted to increase building permit fees. These shifts in policy and oversight reflect ongoing efforts to streamline local government operations.
Residents should keep a close eye on the upcoming cannabis commission review once the required ordinance is passed. The council also referred a proposal to lower affordable housing mandates, which will likely spark further debate over local development standards in the coming weeks.
