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April 7, 2026
42 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 May 26, 2026 council meeting.
Present: Peter Morin, Elizabeth Maglio, David Ringius, Julia Flaherty, Ryan Sterling, James Daiute, Joseph Reynolds, Annmary Quilty, Meredith Boericke
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ryan Sterling took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
014 26
Approve Item 014 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Item 014 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Item 014 26 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 019 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Table Order 26 019
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Table Order 26 019
Yes: Daiute, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, SterlingNo: Boericke, Flaherty, Quilty, Ringius
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Table Order 26 019 Second: by Councilor Reynolds Roll Call Vote: For (5 – Daiute, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (4 – Boericke, Flaherty, Quilty, Ringius), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Reynolds)
26 011 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - French House Gutter Replacement and Grounds Restoration – CPA Application
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 26 011
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 26 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 26 011 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CONTINUE the Public Hearing on Order 26 011 to April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CONTINUE the Public Hearing on Order 26 011 to April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CONTINUE the Public Hearing on Order 26 011 to April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 012 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Thayer House Conditions Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan – CPA Application
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 26 012
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 26 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 26 012 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CONTINUE the Public Hearing on Order 26 012 to April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CONTINUE the Public Hearing on Order 26 012 to April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CONTINUE the Public Hearing on Order 26 012 to April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 013 Mayor: 2026 Capital Improvement Program
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 013
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 013 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 013
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 013 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 013: 26 013 Mayor: 2026 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 013 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 014 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (General Fund Bonding)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 014
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 014 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 014
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 014 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 014: 26 014 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (General Fund Bonding)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 014 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 015 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund Bonding)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 015
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 015 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 015
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 015 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 015: 26 015 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund Bonding)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 015 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 016
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 016 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 016
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 016 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (1): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (1) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (2): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (2) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (3): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (3) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (4): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (4) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (5): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (5) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (6): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (6) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 016 (7): 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 016 (7) Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 15
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 017
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 017 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 017
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 017 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 017: 26 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 15
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 017 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 16
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 018
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 018 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 018
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 018 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 018: 26 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 16
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 018 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 023 Mayor: School Trust Fund Committee (Ordinance)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 023
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 023
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 023: 26 023 Mayor: School Trust Fund Committee (Ordinance)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 024
Approve Order 26 024
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 024 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
013 26 Member Maglio: Resolution on Keeping Braintree Welcoming and Safe for All
On item 013 26 to accept Resolution on Keeping Braintree Welcoming and Safe for All
Motion: by Councilor Maglio on item 013 26 to accept Resolution on Keeping Braintree Welcoming and Safe for All
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio on item 013 26 to accept Resolution on Keeping Braintree Welcoming and Safe for All Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 027 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Abigail Young
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 027
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 027 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 028 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Donna Wise
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 028
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 028 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 029 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Sarah Chapple - Sokol
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 029
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 029 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 030 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Amie Lytle
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 030
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 030
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 030 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 025 ZMA Development LP: Easement Petition – 250 Granite Street
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 26 025
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 26 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 26 025 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 026 Member Boericke: Demolition Delay Ordinance Amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Order 26 026
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Order 26 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Order 26 026 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:45p.
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 9:45p..”
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