Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Allstate in Malden

Here are five things to know on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in Malden:

1. Special event: There is a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Allstate, 146 Commercial St., and Mayor Gary Christenson will be in attendance. 

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3. Sunny skies: It is expected to be sunny on Wednesday, according to the forecast for Malden on the National Weather Service website. During the day, temperatures may hit a high of about 82 and an overnight low of 61, according to the forecast.

4. Art show: Mystic Valley Elder Services will be hosting an opening reception for its Senior Art Show at 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the mayor will be in attendance.

5. Local sessions: Here is a look at the meetings slated for Wednesday in Malden, according to the city website:
10 a.m.: Board of Assessors, Room 317, Malden Government Center
10 a.m.: Problem Properties Unit, Mayor's Conference Room (sixth floor), Malden Government Center