As we enter
the summer season, it is a time to be outside enjoying activities such as
walking, biking, running, and swimming. While you are outdoors, I ask that you
also take note of your surroundings and inform us of any issues. From graffiti
to debris to nuisance properties, your observations and input are a guaranteed way
of improving our community. Left unattended, it is also a certain way that our
city will never become what we all envision it can be.
We have made
much progress and have worked hard with the City Council to provide myriad ways
for you to communicate about what’s going on around you. Monthly E-updates,
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are a few of the outlets available to notify us
of issues that need to be addressed. Of course, you can always report a concern
by just using the
good-old fashioned telephone!
One new tool
that we currently employ with much success is Commonwealth Connect, a Smartphone App that can be downloaded for free using your Apple, Android, Windows Phone or Blackberry devices. We have resolved hundreds of issues since introducing this
request-based system in March. Submitting an issue through your Smartphone may only
take seconds, but the positive impact on your neighborhood and city may last
for years to come.
Our city will
only be as good as what you put into it. By working together, we can achieve
success and see results. I am certain that if each one of us takes the time to
get involved then the sky will be the limit for Malden.
Sincerely,
GARY CHRISTENSON
Mayor,
City of Malden
