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September 16, 2025
27 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Annmary Quilty, Elizabeth Maglio, Meredith Boericke, Peter Morin
Absent: Shannon Hume
During the meeting:
- David Ringius arrived after the meeting began (arrived @8).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 3, 2025
Approve the Minutes of June 3, 2025
Motion: by Councilor Boericke to approve the Minutes of June 3, 2025
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to approve the Minutes of June 3, 2025 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Flaherty)
25 003 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance and Associated Text...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003
Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Flaherty)
Take off the Table Order 25 003
Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Take off the Table Order 25 003
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Take off the Table Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Flaherty)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Ringius, RyanNo: Reynolds
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 - Reynolds), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Amendment #1 to Order 25 003: 25 003 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance and Associated Text...
Motion: by Councilor Morin Amendment #1 to Order 25 003
Yes: Morin, Reynolds, RingiusNo: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Morin Amendment #1 to Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (3 - Morin, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, Ryan), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Morin, second: Ringius)
Amendment #2 for Order 25 003: 25 003 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance and Associated Text...
Motion: by Councilor Morin Amendment #2 for Order 25 003
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Morin Amendment #2 for Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Morin, second: Ringius)
Approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated in Exhibit B and adding the amendment #2 as stated by Councilor Morin
MOTION: To approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated in Exhibit B and adding the amendment #2 as stated by Councilor Morin. Motion: by Councilor Ringius
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, RyanNo: Morin, Reynolds, Ringius
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated in Exhibit B and adding the amendment #2 as stated by Councilor Morin. Motion: by Councilor Ringius Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, Ryan), Against (3 - Morin, Reynolds, Ringius), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree the DPW and Braintree Police to review utility...
Approve Order 25 055: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree the DPW and Braintree Police to review utility...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 055
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 055 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 056 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Smelt Brook Restoration Project – CPA Application
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 056
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 056
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 056 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 056
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 056
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 056 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 056: 25 056 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Smelt Brook Restoration Project – CPA Application
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 056
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 056 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 057 Town Clerk: Call to the Regular Town Election
Approve Order 25 057: 25 057 Town Clerk: Call to the Regular Town Election
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 057
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 057 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 058 Mayor: Proposed Appended Ordinance to Create a Herring and Fisheries Commission
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 058
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 058
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 058 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 058
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 058
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 058 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 058: 25 058 Mayor: Proposed Appended Ordinance to Create a Herring and Fisheries Commission
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 058
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 058 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
031 25 Member Boericke: FY25 Q4 Update
Refer item 031 25 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 031 25 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 031 25 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
032 25 Member Maglio: Environmental Sustainability
Refer item 032 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 032 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 032 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
033 25 Member Maglio: Rodent (Rat) Ordinance
Refer item 033 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 033 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 033 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
034 25 Member Maglio: Holland Project Status
Refer item 034 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 034 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 034 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
035 25 Member Maglio: Penniman Park Status
Refer item 035 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 035 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 035 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
036 25 Member Maglio: Sewage Outflow Status
Refer item 036 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 036 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 036 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
037 25 Member Maglio: Emergency Evacuation Plan Status
Refer item 037 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 037 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 037 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
038 25 Member Maglio: Peterson Pool Status
Refer item 038 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 038 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 038 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
039 25 Member Maglio: MBTA Communities
Refer item 039 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 039 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 039 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
040 25 Member Maglio: MWRA- Water Expansion Quincy to Weymouth
Refer item 040 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 040 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 040 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
041 25 Member Maglio: Community Planning Committee Discussion
Refer item 041 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 041 25 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 041 25 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1-Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30p.
The minutes say "It was unanimously voted to adjourn"; shown as a yes vote by the councilors who voted on the last roll call of the meeting.
From the minutes
“It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30p..”
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