Malden Plans Presentation On Coyote Concerns

MALDEN, MA — Malden will host a presentation later this month aimed at addressing coyote behavior and concerns, officials announced Tuesday.

The event comes, officials said, as coyotes become more common throughout Massachusetts.

Planned programming is set for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 in the auditorium of the Forestdale School at 4 Sylvan St. City officials will join Mass Wildlife Biologist Challis Bird to discuss ways residents can avoid or reduce what officials this week described as “intrusive behaviors” from coyotes.

The event and its question and answer session will be open to Malden residents as well as non-residents, with handouts provided, as noted in the city’s announcement this week.

Officials with the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife have documented “well established” coyote populations throughout Massachusetts, spanning urban, suburban and rural environments.

See more information on coyotes in Massachusetts and tips on preventing conflict with coyotes here.