News & Progress
Check out our latest Newsletter
The Malden River Works team is pleased to introduce the Malden River Works Quarterly Newsletter, a digital publication that will keep the community informed about the Malden River Works progress. In this first edition, we provide an update and overview of the Malden River Works project, team, and ways to get involved. In future issues, we will include stories of the river and interesting facts related to the project.
Lend Your Voice: Communications Volunteers Needed
If you’re someone who cares deeply about environmental justice, climate resilience, and building meaningful connections in a vibrant, diverse community, Malden River Works has a place for you. Our small but mighty team is bringing together residents, designers, environmental leaders, and local advocates to shape a more resilient, inclusive future along the Malden River — and we’re looking for volunteers who want to be part of that story.
The Malden River Loop
The Malden River Loop offers walkers or bicyclists a way to experience the Malden River.
Malden plays key role in Lower Mystic Vision
Malden is integral to the Lower Mystic Waterfront Vision — both as an environmental justice community and as a potential bridge city that can help connect people, cultures, and green spaces across the watershed. Its inclusion ensures that upstream voices shape how the entire region adapts to climate change and creates equitable, connected, and thriving riverfronts.
Meet J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc.!
On April 7, 2025, bid results were announced: J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc. emerged as the lowest qualified bidder at $10,726,100 to complete the horizontal construction phase of the work—DPW yard improvements plus construction of the new riverfront public park.
Planting Trees at Bell Rock Burial Grounds on the Sandy Bank of the Malden River
On May 10th, we gathered at Bell Rock Burial Ground and planted a Red Oak Tree and American Jefferson Elm Tree.
Rescheduled to Saturday, May 10th, 2:00-4:00PM: Arbor Day with Malden River Works and Malden’s Tree Warden
Rescheduled from April 12th! Join us at Bell Rock Cemetery, an historic Malden River site
It is Easy to be Green in Malden! Thanks to Green Malden!
April 26th - Noon to 3:00 PM at Pine Banks Field House
Apply to Join Malden’s New Climate Action and Sustainability Commission
PC: Urban Media Arts Mass Memories Roadshow
Malden’s Open Space Recreation Plan Plus ART
Please submit your thoughts about Malden's Open Space, Parks, and Recreational programs by filling out the surveys. Please share with your networks.
Malden River Works Project receives accolades and much more from the State!
The City of Malden has sealed the deal!
June First: Over 400 People “Met Us At the Malden River” to Create a Community Space Together!
The Malden River Works Steering Committee and Team welcome Malden to Malden River
Whip Katherine Clark secured monies for community project funding, including Malden River Works Project
Congressman Katharine Clark secures $1,559,600 to construct the Malden River Works project
Banner Image: Site of Future Park | Photo Credit: Khalil Kaba