Mayor seeks new member for Malden Disability Commission

Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill a vacancy on the Malden Disability Commission. The nine-member Commission is comprised of volunteers who operate under the mandates of M.G.L. Ch. 40, Section 8J, and its core mission is to eliminate discrimination against persons of differing abilities. The Commission provides information, education, referrals, guidance and technical assistance to public and private agencies, individuals, organizations and institutions to ensure that all people have equal access to facilities, services and programs.

Per state law, the new member must be an individual with a disability. Meetings are virtual/hybrid and take place on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. The deadline for accepting applications is Wednesday, March 18, at 5 p.m. Please email km**********@**********en.org for more information.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at ml****@**********en.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005.