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Community concerns addressed/outcome of a controversial petition
At the 6/24 Board of Appeal meeting, the Board unanimously denied a variance for a new single-family home on Woodland St. This follows significant testimony from 13 neighbors regarding flooding, drainage, and ledge blasting... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-06-24/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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Factual reporting of a successful variance petition
Malden Board of Appeal Update (6/24): A request to use 946 Eastern Ave for radiator manufacturing/repair was approved. The board voted unanimously in favor of the variance for Radical Radiator Restoration. #Malden #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-06-24/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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Highlighting the board's alignment with community safety concerns
Neighbors raised serious alarms about drainage and fire risks at the 6/24 meeting regarding the Woodland St. development. The Board ultimately sided with the community, voting 5-0 to deny the variance petition. #Malden... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-06-24/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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Thirteen neighbors spoke up at the 6/24 meeting to protect their neighborhood from potential flooding and safety risks. Here is what happened regarding the controversial Woodland St. variance petition. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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The petition for a new single-family home on Woodland St. faced heavy opposition. Residents cited specific concerns about inadequate drainage, neighborhood flooding, and the risks of ledge blasting during construction.
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Board member Jack Colangeli noted that the necessary ground alterations could not be supported due to these risks. Ultimately, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to deny the variance, prioritizing community safety concerns.
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While the Woodland St. petition was denied, the board approved several other variances, including 946 Eastern Ave for radiator restoration and 195 Canal St for Cambridge Health Alliance. Stay informed on how your neighborhood is changing. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-06-24/
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At the June 24th meeting, the Board of Appeal heard significant testimony from Malden residents regarding a proposed development on Woodland St. A group of 13 neighbors spoke in opposition to a variance petition for a new single-family home, raising specific concerns about how the project would impact the area. Residents highlighted several environmental and safety risks, including potential neighborhood flooding, inadequate drainage systems, and the dangers associated with ledge blasting during construction. Board member Jack Colangeli echoed these concerns, noting that the required ground alterations posed significant risks. In a unanimous decision, the Board voted 5-0 to deny the Woodland St. variance, siding with the community's concerns regarding safety and infrastructure. Other business during the meeting included the approval of variances for 946 Eastern Avenue (Radical Radiator Restoration), 53 Cliff Street, 289 Summer Street, and 195 Canal Street (Cambridge Health Alliance). https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-06-24/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA