REPORT the findings of your re

Malden Democrats issue “Statement on Brutality, Lynching, and Lawless Murder of Black,

Indigenous and People of Color”

At its June 13 meeting, which affirm human rights and civil liberwas held online, the Mal ties in our community. den Democratic City Committee We acknowledge that our only (MDCC) discussed and adopted a path forward is one of serious statement in response to the bru self-analysis, critique, and reform. tal murder of George Floyd. (See We hereby establish the Action statement below.) and Accountability Subcommit

MDCC is the local arm of the tee of the Malden Democratic City Massachusetts Democratic Par Committee dedicated to ensur ty. Meetings of the Malden Deming that real change and progress ocrats, which are typically held is made in our community, both monthly, are open to the public, within the Malden Democratic City with local Democrats and pro Committee and by those we have spective Democrats especially elected to lead. This Subcommittee welcome. For more information, will also ensure that the City follows contact MDCC at (617) 420-2303 through on its above pledge. or maldendemocrats@gmail. We commit to making a finan com. Anyone interested in learn cial contribution to the Massachuing more about Malden Demosetts Bail Fund by June 30, 2020. crats can also visit www.maldenWe recognize that our Demo democrats.org, sign up for the cratic leaders and elected officials email list and follow the group must also act on environmental on Facebook (https://www.face justice, education justice, health book.com/groups/MaldenDems) justice, housing justice, and eco and on Twitter (@maldendems). nomic justice, as well as, criminal justice; and that we will not be suc

The Statement: cessful without the inclusion of the

The Malden Democratic City voices of Black, Indigenous, and Committee strongly condemns People of Color. the ongoing injustices of brutali We acknowledge that our com ty, lynching, and lawless murder mitments here are incomplete, of Black, Indigenous, and People and must expand to include other of Color at the hands of police and needs articulated by Black, Indige vigilante White supremacists. nous, and People of Color.

We recognize that we must be We expect Democratic leaders, come the stalwart allies that Black, elected officials, and candidates Indigenous, and People of Color de to take direction and follow the serve and require. leadership of leaders and mem

We not only recognize that Black bers who are Black, Indigenous, Lives Matter, we take accountabili and People of Color. ty for our failures and demand that We demand that our Democrat our Democratic leaders, elected of ic leaders, elected officials, and canficials, and candidates support the didates support policies that help movement for justice, equity and achieve the following goals: inclusion, and condemn system • Immediately declare racism a ic racism. Public Health Emergency in the

We acknowledge the need to City of Malden, the Common hold our Democratic leaders and wealth of Massachusetts and the elected officials accountable to United States. defend and support Black, Indig • Voting by mail and other voting enous, and People of Color all of reforms that increase participation the time, and not just when it is and reduce barriers to access and convenient. disenfranchisement in communi

We recognize and appreciate the ties of Black, Indigenous, and Peosteps that have recently been made ple of Color. by the City of Malden with the ac • Intentional efforts to make City ceptance of the Obama Foundaservices and employees more re tion’s “Commit to Action” pledge sponsive to the needs of our diverse which calls for Malden to: community, including the teaching 1. REVIEW your police use of force of history and social sciences in the policies. public schools about the lived ex 2. ENGAGE your community by periences of Black, Indigenous, and including a diverse range of input, People of Color, including informa experiences, and stories in your re tion on recognizing and decoding view. racist and dog whistle statements, 3. REPORT the findings of your re and including diverse voices and view to your community and seek experiences throughout school feedback. curricula. 4. REFORM your community’s • The hiring of a Diversity, Equity, police use of force policies. and Inclusion Officer empowered

We appreciate this first step, and to make real changes in the City, also recognize that there is still by holding Human Resources, and more work to do to expose and department heads accountable for eliminate systemic racism, foster inaction. equitable treatment for all mem bers of our community, and to reSTATEMENT | SEE PAGE 15

The Coronavirus Count

Malden has 30th highest rating in state for COVID-19

Over the past week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mal den increased from 1,170 to 1,211 cases – a 3.5 per cent increase, according to the latest weekly city/town cases available Wednesday. Malden has the 30th high est rate for Coronavirus in the state, with an average of 1,787.36 per 100,000. Of the 7,115 people who were tested for COVID-19, 17.02 percent tested positive for the virus.

P e o p l e a r e a b l e t o c o m p a r e t h e n u m b e r of COVID-19 cases con firmed in Malden to those in neighboring cities and towns as well as commu nities of similar size by going to the Massachu setts Department of Public Health (DPH) website at https://www.mass.gov/ info-details/covid-19-re sponse-reporting. Click on COVID-19 cases by city/ town. Chelsea (7,659.63 per 100,000), Brockton (4,246.39 per 100,000) and Lawrence (3,904.69 per 100,000) have the highest rates in the state for peo ple testing positive for the Coronavirus.

Here’s how nine other area communities com pare to Malden:

L y n n : 3 , 5 4 8 c a s e s , 3,516.24 per 100,000 (5th highest in state).

R e ve re : 1 , 7 3 3 c a s e s, 2,844.89 per 100,000 (6th highest in state).

Everett: 1,724 cases, 3,551.97 per 100,000 (4th highest in state).

Malden: 1,211 cases, 1,787.36 per 100,000 (30th highest in state).

Pe a b o d y : 9 6 9 c a s e s, 1,737.62 per 100,000.

S a u g u s : 5 5 3 c a s e s , 1,945.44 per 100,000 (21st highest in state).

Wakefield: 309 cases, 1,144.24 per 100,000.

M e l r o s e : 2 4 0 c a s e s , 829.81 per 100,000.

R e a d i n g : 2 9 3 c a s e s, 1,066.08 per 100,000.

Ly n n f i e l d : 9 3 c a s e s, 798.35 per 100,000.

Statewide totals: 101,654 cases, 1,459.12 per 100,000. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of June 17, 2020 count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 cases in Mas sachusetts by city/town, January 1, 2020–June 17, 2020.)

On its website, the DPH noted that the rate spec ifying the number of cases per 100,000 “provides a standardized way to com pare the burden of disease in cities and towns regard less of the size of their population.” The DPH stressed “these are reported cas es only.”

~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada), via remote hearing on Petition 20-004 by Scott M. Fitzpatrick on behalf of 10-16 Greenwood Court, LLC, for a variance of MCC 12.16.010 and 12.20.040 E Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 as amended of the City for Malden. Formerly known as Sections 400.1.6.1, and 500.4.5 Chapter 12, of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 as Amended of the City of Malden, Namely Dimensional Controls and Screening Requirements to construct an Off street Parking facility, As per plans #CMID-032572-2020 at the property known as and numbered 11 Cross Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #078-354-410

The hearing will be hosted by the City of Malden on Zoom and will be accessible to members of the public who are invited to attend and provide comments via remote participation by accessing the following link and/or telephone:

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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acNcTcik5k Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in Office of Assessor, 110 Pleasant St., 3rd floor. Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService