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December 2, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Approved minutes, sent to MassVoter by the Clerk of the Council on October 6, 2026; the town has not posted them in its Agenda Center yet, so the minutes link opens MassVoter’s copy. They match, word for word, the draft presented for approval in the agenda packet for the December 16, 2025 council meeting.
Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Shannon Hume, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Annmary Quilty, Elizabeth Maglio, Meredith Boericke, Peter Morin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
25 062 Mayor: Tax Rate Classifications
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 062
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 062
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 062 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 062
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 062
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 062 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 062 (1): 25 062 Mayor: Tax Rate Classifications
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 062 (2): 25 062 Mayor: Tax Rate Classifications
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (2) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 062 (3): 25 062 Mayor: Tax Rate Classifications
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (3) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 062 (4): 25 062 Mayor: Tax Rate Classifications
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 062 (4) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 065 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Braintree Cannon Wheel Replacement – CPA Application
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 065
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 065
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 065 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 065 to January 20, 2026 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 065 to January 20, 2026 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 065 to January 20, 2026 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 063 Marr Scaffolding Company Petition: Request to Perform Work in Commerce Drive – 201 Commerce Drive/ 600 Grove...
Approve Order 25 063: 25 063 Marr Scaffolding Company Petition: Request to Perform Work in Commerce Drive – 201 Commerce Drive/ 600 Grove...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 063
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 063 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 066 National Grid Petition: 104 – 116 Washington Street/Independence Ave/Cedar Street
Approve Order 25 066: 25 066 National Grid Petition: 104 – 116 Washington Street/Independence Ave/Cedar Street
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 066
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 066 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 067 National Grid Petition: Replace old regulator station on Pearl Street at Colbert Ave
WITHDRAW Order 25 067: 25 067 National Grid Petition: Replace old regulator station on Pearl Street at Colbert Ave
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to WITHDRAW Order 25 067
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to WITHDRAW Order 25 067 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
038 25
Approve item 038 25 as amended
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve item 038 25 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve item 038 25 as amended Second: by Councilor Morin Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Morin)
25 068 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Chinese American Association
Approve Order 25 068: 25 068 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Chinese American Association
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 068
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 068 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
046 25 Member Boericke: FY26 Q1 Update
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 046 25
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 046 25
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 046 25 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:42p.
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 8:42p..”
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