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Youth-led Malden forum spotlights school committee race, voter dates announced

6442556 · October 21, 2025
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Four candidates for Malden School Committee introduced themselves at a youth-led forum, answering questions on school safety, transitions to adulthood, phones and AI policy, and community service; moderators reminded the audience that early voting begins Oct. 20 and Election Day polls open Nov. 4 at 7 a.m.

A youth-led candidate forum in Malden brought four school committee candidates before a largely student audience to outline priorities and answer questions on school safety, postsecondary pathways, technology in classrooms and community involvement.

Moderators Kian Morse and Captain of Verjali opened the event and invited candidates to introduce themselves. Candidates included Kimberly Gillette (candidate, Ward 1); Dawn Macklin (incumbent, Malden…

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