Movie Star Mark Walhberg Donates $10,000 to Malden Teen Center

The Dorchester native saw reports about the city's hockey tournament fundraiser and donated the cash, organizers said.

The city got a serious Christmas gift this year, with some star power to boot: $10,000 for the city's Teen Enrichment Center from actor and Dorchester native Mark Wahlberg.  Malden resident Scott Saia, who organized last weekend's first annual "Home for the Holidays" tournament, works for the Wahlberg family and said he told them about his efforts to raise money for the city's new teen center. "A lot of my own drive to create the tournament and make it the success it became was inspired and influenced by seeing the Wahlbergs' passion for helping kids and the community, and being involved in their work myself and seeing their affective results firsthand," Saia wrote.  The center, which receives funding from Malden taxpayers, is also tasked …

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VIDEO: Teen Center Opens to Cheers

The Malden Teen Enrichment Center, just under a year in the making, is now a reality.

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PHOTOS: Take a Tour of the New Teen Center

The Malden Teen Enrichment Center is slated to open at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Students can register for the for the center anytime this week.  Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

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Malden Teen Center to Open Next Week

The center, located at 1 Salem St. near Malden High School, will open it's doors on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

With all preparations nearly complete, the Malden Teen Enrichment Center will finally open it's doors next week. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12  at the Center's 1 Salem St. location.  The facility, first announced as a major initiative by then newly-elected Mayor Gary Christenson last February, will provide local teens with a variety of after-school programs across the street from Malden High.   The center includes classroom space, meeting rooms, access to gym space and a safe space for teenagers to congregate after school. While just under $125,000 is slotted for the center in the 2013 budgetincluding $45,000 in annual rent, salaries for one full-time and two part-time employees and other operational …

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$2,000 Donation for City's New Teen Center

David DeMaria Foundation, named in the memory of Malden School Committee member Debbie DeMaria's late son, donated the check this week.

Note: The following was submitted by the mayor's office.  Malden School Committee member Debbie DeMaria presented a $2,000 check to the Malden Teen Enrichment Center on behalf of the David DeMaria Foundation, a non-profit organization named for her late son, David.  David graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 2003, was a 2007 graduate of Suffolk University and made a lasting impact on the community, his friends and family. The mission of the David DeMaria Foundation is to assist the youth of Malden and the surrounding areas with funding for educational and athletic needs. In the last five years, the Foundation has raised over $46,000 most of which has benefitted the Malden community. “I am so proud that Malden has moved forward …

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MacMullin Named Teen Center Coordinator

The long-time resident has been at the forefront of the project since it was announced earlier this year.

Note: The following was submitted by the city of Malden.  The City of Malden is excited to announce that longtime Malden Resident Catherine MacMullin has been hired as the Malden Teen Enrichment Center Coordinator. Cathy has long been active in Malden working with variouscommunity and youth programs as well as charitable groups. Last year, Cathy led a group of Malden residents to examine and explore positive solutions to issues faced by teens. Cathy teamed with the Malden YMCA, YWCA, and the Partnership for Community Schools to discuss issues, recruit volunteers, raise funds and met with teens for input. Through this work, the need for a program for teens was realized. Because of the hard work and dedication of many, the Teen Enrichment …

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david mokal

1:33 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

@ Annie I must have mis-read sorry bout that Everyone have a good Thanxgiving and Plz stay safe. HAPPY THANKSGIVING   more ›

Workers Ready Teen Center for October

Mayor Gary Christenson said teens should enjoy use of the center by next month.

Contractors are chipping away at paint and preparing other renovations to bring the city's new teen enrichment center to life next month, thanks to the work of volunteers and political support from the mayor's office.  The 5,500 square foot center, located across from Malden High School at 1 Salem St., will provide structured activities, homework help and other activities to keep kids busy after school.  Mayor Gary Christenson signed a three-year lease for the building earlier this month.  While the city will pay for rent and staffing costs, money for activities will be raised by a 501(c)3 non-profit organization affiliated with the center.  For more information on the  center, visit their Facebook page. 

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may

5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012

I also love the idea parent of 2 teenagers 17 and 14 they need too keep a watchful eye on who comes and goes this plan could be disastrous if they dont have security in check!   more ›

Critics Question Mayor's Teen Center Lease

Some city councilors criticized the mayor for signing a lease for the city's new teen center without seeking approval from the council; Christenson said his administration worked with the councilors throughout the summer.

Update: Councilor Kinnon responds via e-mail: "At issue was not did the Mayor have authority to negotiate but whether he had the legal right to obligate the city to more than one year without express consent of the City Council prior.  The amount being over $25,000 per year really calls this into question.(this is a high threshold in most State bidding issues)   The intent of the Ordinance below is very clear.   Note also the city purchasing agent was not involved nor had he seen a copy of the lease before it was signed...The city solicitor also did not see a copy of the lease before it was signed nor did she review it prior. Clearly there was a lack of basic control which is a true issue for this city. The lease itself does not have a …

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Tellitlikeitis

4:06 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2012

i agree that it is a good idea,but please beware,whenever you have a place where teens hangout you know the slimy drug pushers are never too far behind and once they get in it will be ruined.hope they plan on having security there for every minute they are open. don't mean to be a killjoy but the facts are the facts   more ›

VIDEO: Students Speak Out For Teen Center

Check out a YouTube video from City Hall featuring a number of Malden High School students working on the project.

Check out our full report on the task force findings from earlier this week. 

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Task Force ID's Site for City Teen Center

While pending city council approval, officials say the facility could open as early as September of this year, and include entertainment and enrichment programs for area teens.

After reviewing several properties near Malden Center, a task force created by the Mayor's office recommended One Salem St. as a location for a proposed teen center that could be open as early as September, officials said Tuesday. The 18-person task force, which included some Malden High School students, considered five facilities, including 22 Pleasant St., the first and second floor of 46-50 Pleasant St. and 379 Main St., but identified the Salem St. location as the most cost-effective for the city. “The location is just marvelous,” task force chairperson Cathy MacMullin said during a press conference Tuesday. “The owner is looking forward to negotiating with the mayor's office.” The proximity to both the high school and public …

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