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March 18, 2026
29 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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 April 29, 2026 council meeting.
Present: Peter Morin, Elizabeth Maglio, Julia Flaherty, Ryan Sterling, James Daiute, Joseph Reynolds, Annmary Quilty, Meredith Boericke
Absent: David Ringius
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 3, 2026
Approve Minutes of March 3, 2026
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Minutes of March 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Minutes of March 3, 2026 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 004
Approve Order 26 004
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 004
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 004 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 009 Mayor: Stormwater Ordinance Amendment
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 009
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 009 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Sets the fee appropriately compared to other parcels in Braintree and other stormwater fees in Norfolk County
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 009
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 009 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 26 009: Sets the fee appropriately compared to other parcels in Braintree and other stormwater fees in Norfolk County
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 009 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 010 Mayor: Transfer Funds for the Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local No. 466 (UWUA)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 010
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 010 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 010
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 010 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 26 010: 26 010 Mayor: Transfer Funds for the Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local No. 466 (UWUA)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 010 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
002 26
Adopt Town Council Rule 30 as amended
MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rule 30 as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio
No: Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rule 30 as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (0), Against (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Adopt Town Council Rule 31 as amended
MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rule 31 as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rule 31 as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Adopt Town Council Rule 64 as amended
MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rule 64 as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rule 64 as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Adopt the Town Council Rules as amended? Motion read by Councilor Maglio. MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rules as amended
Motion to adopt the Town Council Rules as amended? Motion read by Councilor Maglio. MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rules as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the Town Council Rules as amended? Motion read by Councilor Maglio. MOTION: To adopt Town Council Rules as amended Motion: by Councilor Maglio Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
012 26
Approve Item 012 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Item 012 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Item 012 26 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 020 Mayor: Appointment to the Herring & Fisheries Commission - Liam Sweeney
Approve Order 26 020: 26 020 Mayor: Appointment to the Herring & Fisheries Commission - Liam Sweeney
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 020 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 021 Mayor: Appointment to the Herring & Fisheries Commission - Makayan Lupton
Approve Order 26 021: 26 021 Mayor: Appointment to the Herring & Fisheries Commission - Makayan Lupton
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 021 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 022 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – Sustainable Braintree
Approve Order 26 022: 26 022 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – Sustainable Braintree
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 022 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 013 Mayor: 2026 Capital Improvement Program
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 013
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 013 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 014 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (General Fund Bonding)
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 014
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 014 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 015 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund Bonding)
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 015
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 015 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 016
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 016 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 15
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 017
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 017 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 16
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 018
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 018 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 019 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest - Core Project Braintree High School
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 019
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 019 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 023 Mayor: School Trust Fund Committee
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 023
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 023 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
013 26 Member Maglio: Resolution on Keeping Braintree Welcoming and Safe for All
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Item 013 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Item 013 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Item 013 26 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 023 Mayor: School Trust Fund Committee
Refer to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Order 26 023
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Order 26 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Order 26 023 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
014 26
Refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Item 014 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Item 014 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Item 014 26 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 024
Refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Order 26 024
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Order 26 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Order 26 024 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:28p.
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 9:28p..”
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