First-ever Malden Community Connection Day brings residents together

Event held to promote city resources, programs, services available for those in the community

By Steve Freker

Many local residents turned out this past Saturday to learn about some of the many programs and services from the City of Malden that are available to them. A first-ever event, Malden Community Connection Day 2024 was hosted by the City of Malden, through the Mayor’s Office, at Ferryway K-8 School. Point person for the event was Kashawna Harling, the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator.

Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was on hand for the entire event as was Malden City Council President Steve Winslow (Ward 6) as well as other Malden elected officials. Dozens of residents of all ages came to the Ferryway School to partake of the activities held and to receive information on what is offered by Malden City Hall departments and how to access resources. Representatives of many city departments were on hand as well as those from many community organizations that are active in the Malden community.

There were also entertainment performances by local and area vocal and musical artists as well as lots of food and refreshments. Residents were also afforded the opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming November 5 General Presidential Election. Another highlight of the day was a solemn Malden Land Acknowledgement ceremony, a statement that recognizes the Indigenous peoples who originally inhabited the land on which Malden exists and their connection to this land.