Malden appoints new town officials

The Malden Town Council has filled four vacancies in the last few months, filling the mayor’s seat and three council seats.

Councilwoman Christina Ferrell, who has served on the council for seven years, was appointed Malden Mayor June 1.

“It’s kind of crazy, but we’re getting there,” she said. “I’m learning the ropes.”

Ferrell replaces Mayor Fran Maxwell, who had been serving in the position vacated by her husband, Ted Maxwell, who had been mayor from 2008-2015. The Maxwells plan to move to be nearer to their grandchildren.

Ferrell grew up in Malden and graduated with the Rosalia High School c...