October 6, 2011
PRESS RELEASE:
Mayoral Candidates Meet with MROA.
Both candidates running for Mayor of Malden met with members of the Malden Restaurant Owner/Operators Association (MROA) on Wednesday. Councilors Deborah Fallon and Gary Christensen each spent 45 minutes hearing the concerns of Malden Restaurant owners. One of the main topics of discussion was last year’s passage of the local meals tax, both how it was passed and how the proceeds will be used. While the restaurant owners would like the tax repealed, barring that, they requested consideration of mitigating action by the City. Some ideas raised were review and simplification of signage ordinances, relaxation of the City’s 12:45 am closing restriction, and using some of the tax proceeds to advertise Malden as a dining destination.
All the restaurant owners participating were very pleased with the meetings. “We really appreciate the candidates demonstrating such strong interest in our industry” said Joe Crowley of Pisa Pizza, the President of the MROA. The restaurant owners are looking forward to working with the next Mayor.
The Chamber of Commerce is the temporary contact for the MROA. For further information contact the Chamber at 781-322-4500 or email: info@maldenchamber.org
Gary Christenson with MROA Members
- Deb Fallon with MROA Members
