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April 29, 2026
22 recorded votes, 2 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 August 4, 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
26 027 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Abigail Young
Approve Order 26 027: 26 027 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Abigail Young
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 027 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)
26 028 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Donna Wise
Approve Order 26 027: 26 028 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Donna Wise
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 027 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)
26 029 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Sarah Chapple - Sokol
Approve Order 26 029: 26 029 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Sarah Chapple - Sokol
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 029 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)
26 030 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Amie Lytle
Approve Order 26 027: 26 030 Mayor: Appointment to the Braintree Cultural Council - Amie Lytle
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 027 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)
26 011 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - French House Gutter Replacement and Grounds Restoration – CPA Application
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 011
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 011 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)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 011 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 26 011
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 011 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 26 011: 26 011 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - French House Gutter Replacement and Grounds Restoration – CPA Application
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 011
Yes: Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, SterlingNo: Boericke, Quilty
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 011 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (6 – Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (2 – Boericke, Quilty), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 012 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Thayer House Conditions Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan – CPA Application
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 012
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 012 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 26 012
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 012 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 26 012: 26 012 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Thayer House Conditions Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan – CPA Application
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 012 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)
26 025 ZMA Development LP: Easement Petition – 250 Granite Street
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 025
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 025 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 26 025
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 025 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 26 025: 26 025 ZMA Development LP: Easement Petition – 250 Granite Street
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 025 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)
26 036 Mayor: Reappointment to the Board of Registrars – Margaret Johnson
Approve Order 26 036: 26 036 Mayor: Reappointment to the Board of Registrars – Margaret Johnson
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 036
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 036 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)
26 037 Mayor: Reappointment to the Board of Registrars – Frederick Foley
Approve Order 26 037: 26 037 Mayor: Reappointment to the Board of Registrars – Frederick Foley
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 037
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 037 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)
26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 033
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 033 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)
26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 034
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 034 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)
26 035 Mayor: FY2027 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 035
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 035
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 035 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)
26 038 Mayor: Transfer Funds to Implement Terms of Agreement with Braintree Library Staff Association (BLSA)
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 038
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 038 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)
26 039 Mayor: Establish a Special Purpose Education Stabilization Fund
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 039
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 039
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 039 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 9:04p.
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 9:04p..”
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