Malden Water Utilities

06/17/2026

Congratulations to the new Police Chief Marc Gatcomb

Mayor Gary Christenson announced that Captain Marc Gatcomb has been selected as Malden's next Chief of Police following an extensive vetting process. He will succeed Chief Glenn Cronin, who is retiring on June 30 after 32 years of dedicated service to the City of Malden.

Captain Gatcomb began his career with the Malden Police Department as a cadet in 1987 and has served the community for nearly four decades. Since 2016, he has led the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing complex investigations and contributing to multi-agency initiatives, including an FBI task force focused on human trafficking.

Congratulations to Captain Gatcomb on his appointment, and thank you to Chief Cronin for his distinguished service to the Malden community.

Read full story: https://www.cityofmalden.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/1189

06/05/2026

The Malden Firefighters have been flushing today in the Broadway and Salem area. Please be advised if you experience discolored water, run your cold water in your tub for 15-20 minutes and you may have to repeat this process until desired results. Thank you

05/16/2026

05/06/2026

Water Utilities is conducting gate exercising tests this week. If brown water occurs, please run your cold water in your tub for 15-20 minutes until clear. You may have to repeat this process until desired results. Please be patient. Thank you

01/29/2026

12/18/2025

There is a water main break on Main St at Florence. Please use caution in the area. This could affect from Salem St to Mountain Ave.

10/24/2025

Happy Friday, MFD is flushing hydrants today in the Fellsway East and Fellsmere Rd. For any water discoloration, please run the cold water in your tub for 15-20 minutes to help clear the water to your home.

10/11/2025

Good morning, the water dept is working on a leak on Newland St by Taylor St.

10/08/2025

Hydrant flushing on Lebanon Street Salem Street and orchard Street tonight at 8