MSAC Metro North Vision For Malden

1 Vision that Malden has a first class Medical Facility to meets the needs of the changing demographics on the City
A Community Hospital
2 Vision that the new Senior Center becomes a full service an economic engine in the development of the downtown area and reaches out to all sections of the city for participation in
Recreation, Information and Health Services.
: Maximize and improve citizen participation in municipal decision-making: The high level of citizen participation is another important and distinctive problem to be solved in Malden. Citizens serve on boards and commissions and help to formulate policy and advise the City Council. There are many active neighborhood associations, merchant groups, and advocacy groups.
Improve Notification and the Dissemination of Information. Citizen complaints about inadequate notification about public meetings are common, and access to relevant information and reports can be difficult. The Plan contains policies to improve notification and to take advantage of recent technological(computer access) changes that can make important information broadly available to the public.
Improve Citizen Participation. Citizens should be actively involved in making decisions about anything that will have an impact on them and their families and neighborhoods. The Plan should mandate maximum citizen involvement in all public planning and decision-making processes. The Plan stresses the important role of neighborhoods and neighborhood groups in land use decisions.
Improve the Responsiveness of City Administration and Staff. Plan policies call for staff training and citizen involvement in evaluating the performance of the City’s administrative units


4 Vision for Malden expanding and supporting Adult Day Care to help in keeping Seniors And Disabled if the Home and their own neighborhoods.
Adult Day Health Centers provide frail adults experiencing physical, mental or social problems associated with stroke, isolation, confusion or other conditions with the opportunity to meet new people, participate in challenging activities and enjoy daily life in comforting surroundings. Supportive staff members and volunteers oversee a variety of activities specially designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of adults who may be physically challenged or coping with some sort of dementia or memory loss. These activities can range from arts & crafts, discussion groups and light exercise to the provision of safe care to functionally impaired persons and can include such services as Case Management, Individual counseling, and health screening. Caring for a frail or disabled person is a demanding job. Adult Day Health Centers can provide caregivers with a much-deserved break, secure in the knowledge that family members are receiving excellent care
5 vision for Malden to assure programs under the control of the City serve our citizens well