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Acting Weymouth Mayor Mike Malise highlights continuity, Southfield project and development meetings
Summary
Acting Mayor Mike Malise, sworn in as acting mayor in mid-July, said the transition has been smooth and described meetings with MassDevelopment and New England Development on the Southfield Project as current priorities.
Mike Malise, the town’s acting mayor, opened the forum by describing his decades-long service on town council and his recent swearing-in as acting mayor. Malise said his long council experience — including chairing the budget committee for many years — prepared him to lead in the transition after the prior mayor resigned.
"Since taking office, things are going great," Malise said. He said his administration has “hit the ground running” and has met with MassDevelopment and New England Development to advance the Southfield Project and other redevelopment efforts. Malise framed continuity and experienced leadership as assets as new voices join the council.
Why it matters: The acting mayor’s remarks signaled an emphasis on continuity, local redevelopment projects and economic partnerships that could shape near-term planning decisions. The forum provided voters a chance to hear the acting mayor’s priorities alongside a field of council and school candidates.
The forum itself did not result in formal policy decisions; it served as an opportunity for voters to compare candidates ahead of the November election.
