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Summary of the daycare variance denial and the specific safety reasons behind it.
At the June 16 Licensing Board meeting, the Board voted 5-0 to deny a variance for the Little Elephant Learning Center at 148 Pleasant St. The denial centered on a lack of open space and serious safety concerns regarding traffic... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/licensing-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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Highlighting the specific safety/traffic evidence used by the board to make their decision.
Safety first: Malden Licensing Board members flagged 148 Pleasant St as a "dangerous area for children" due to potential double parking and traffic issues during the June 16 meeting. The Board ultimately denied the daycare... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/licensing-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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Factual update on the Habitat for Humanity variance extension.
Habitat for Humanity received a 6-month extension for variances at 964 and 968 Main Street during the June 16 Licensing Board meeting. The delay is attributed to National Grid gas line work and street paving. #Malden #Housing https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/licensing-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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The Malden Licensing Board addressed significant safety concerns regarding a proposed daycare facility at 148 Pleasant Street during their June 16 meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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The Little Elephant Learning Center requested a variance to bypass open space requirements. However, Board members raised alarms about the location, citing difficult parking and the risk of double parking in an area they described as "dangerous for children."
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Ultimately, the Board voted 5-0 to deny the petition, prioritizing site safety and traffic concerns over the requested zoning changes. #Malden #CommunitySafety https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/licensing-board/2026-06-16/
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Longer-form draft.
During the June 16 Licensing Board meeting, a decision was reached that directly impacts the safety and traffic patterns of the Pleasant Street neighborhood. The Board reviewed a petition from the Little Elephant Learning Center to grant a variance regarding open space requirements for a daycare facility at 148 Pleasant Street. While the facility sought to bypass certain zoning rules, Board members raised pointed concerns about the site's suitability for young children. Specifically, members highlighted that the location presents significant traffic challenges, noting that the area is difficult for parking and could lead to dangerous double-parking situations in front of the school. Given the lack of on-site open space and these safety risks, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to deny the variance. In other business, the Board also approved a six-month extension for Habitat for Humanity regarding variances at 964 and 968 Main Street, citing delays with National Grid gas line installations and street paving. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/licensing-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA