Board of Appeal — July 16, 2026
The meeting was routine, consisting of standard procedural approvals and unanimous votes on two petitions with no public opposition recorded.
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Summary of the Malden Board of Appeal meeting held on July 16, 2026.
During the session, the Board addressed two primary petitions. First, they reviewed a request from F.W. Webb Company regarding a sign variance at 869 Eastern Ave. After evaluating various sizes to ensure the sign would be legible and proportionate to the building, the Board unanimously approved 'Option C,' which allows for a wall sign exceeding the standard 40-square-foot limit.
Second, the Board voted unanimously to rescind a specific condition attached to a 2001 variance for the property at 134-136 Wyoming Ave. Board members noted that the existing condition was legally improper, clarifying that a variance is tied to the land itself and should not be used to restrict property sales or follow an owner.
Public impact
Approval of a wall sign exceeding 40 square feet
The Board voted unanimously to approve 'Option C'.
Topics discussed
The Board reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 17th.
The minutes were approved following a motion and a second.
A request for a variance regarding a wall sign exceeding 40 square feet at 869 Eastern Ave.
The Board voted unanimously to approve 'Option C'.
A request to remove a specific condition from a 2001 variance decision at 134-136 Wyoming Ave.
The Board voted unanimously to rescind/remove the condition.
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Decisions logged
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