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May 26, 2026
38 recorded votes, 4 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 August 4, 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:
- Annmary Quilty arrived after the meeting began (arrived @7:15).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2026
Approve the Minutes of March 18, 2026
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve the Minutes of March 18, 2026
The vote line lists Annmary Quilty 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 Maglio to approve the Minutes of March 18, 2026 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Quilty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
Approval of Minutes: April 7, 2026
Approve the Minutes of April 7, 2026
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve the Minutes of April 7, 2026
The vote line lists Annmary Quilty 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 Maglio to approve the Minutes of April 7, 2026 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Quilty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Boericke)
26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 033
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 033
The vote line lists Annmary Quilty 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 Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 033 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (1 - Quilty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 033
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 033 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(1): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(1) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(2): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(2) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(3): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(3) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(4): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(4) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(5): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(5) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(6): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(6) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(7): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(7) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(8): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(8)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(8) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 033(9): 26 033 Mayor: FY2027 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(9)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 033(9) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 034
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 034 Second: by Councilor Ringius 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 26 034
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 034 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 034(C1): 26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C1) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 034(C2): 26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C2) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 034(C3): 26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C3) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 034(C4): 26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C4) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 034(C5): 26 034 Mayor: FY2027 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 034(C5) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 035 Mayor: FY2027 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 035
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 035
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 035 Second: by Councilor Ringius 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 26 035
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 035
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 035 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 035: 26 035 Mayor: FY2027 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 035
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 035 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 038 Mayor: Transfer Funds to Implement Terms of Agreement with Braintree Library Staff Association (BLSA)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 038
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 038 Second: by Councilor Ringius 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 26 038
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 038 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 038: 26 038 Mayor: Transfer Funds to Implement Terms of Agreement with Braintree Library Staff Association (BLSA)
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 038 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 039 Mayor: Establish a Special Purpose Education Stabilization Fund
Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 039
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 039
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to Open the Public Hearing for Order 26 039 Second: by Councilor Ringius 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 26 039
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 039
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 26 039 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 26 039: 26 039 Mayor: Establish a Special Purpose Education Stabilization Fund
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 039
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 039 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 042 Mayor: Appointment - to the Braintree Contributory Retirement Board, Stephen Pugsley
Approve Order 26 042: 26 042 Mayor: Appointment - to the Braintree Contributory Retirement Board, Stephen Pugsley
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 042
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 26 042 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 040 Mayor: Appointment - Director of Human Resources, Michelle Labadini
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 040
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 040
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 040 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 041 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Braintree Fire Headquarters Roof and Facade Restoration Project FY26 - CPA...
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 041
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 041
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 041 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 044 Mayor:
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 044
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 044 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
26 045 Mayor: Authorization for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Parcel 3020-0-83B 50 Elmwood Park
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 045
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 045
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 26 045 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
022 26 Mayor: Q3 Update
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 022 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 022 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 022 26 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
025 26 Member Maglio: Fines and How They Are Determined and Collected (Municipal Licenses & Inspections)
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 025 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 025 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 025 26 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Daiute, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Maglio, second: Ringius)
026 26 Member Flaherty: Implementation of the LPR Reader Program (License Plate Reader)
Refer to the Committee on Public Safety item 026 26
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Public Safety item 026 26
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Maglio to refer to the Committee on Public Safety item 026 26 Second: by Councilor Ringius 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 9:28p.
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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